My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

Chapter 39 Li Chengqian Displays His Power, Princess Gaoyang's Affair

Li Chengqian immediately felt an overwhelming pressure coming down on him.

Fatong loved wrestling since he was a child. After arriving at Daxingshan Temple, he received guidance from a famous master, which further improved his wrestling skills. He was almost unmatched in the entire Daxingshan Temple.

Li Chengqian thought to himself that when two strong forces meet, the brave one will win. At this moment, even if he wanted to pretend to be weak, it wouldn't work.

Not to be outdone, he reached out and placed his hands on Fatong's shoulders.

Unexpectedly, Fatong's style is different from Ashina She'er's, and his moves are even more ingenious!

Li Chengqian tried to press down on his shoulder several times, but he skillfully avoided it each time.

This time, just as Li Chengqian was about to put his hands on his shoulders, Fatong suddenly turned around and appeared behind Li Chengqian, hugging him around the waist.

With a shout, Fatong lifted Li Chengqian up, his feet leaving the ground.

Li Chengqian suddenly lost his balance, and the other person's arms tightened around him, making his joints crack and pop.

Li Chengqian wanted to resist, but he was unable to move.

Fatong was overjoyed, thinking to himself that this was sure to kill him.

Upon realizing this, Fatong picked up Li Chengqian and lifted him high, then slammed him down hard.

If Fatong had landed a solid blow, Li Chengqian would have suffered broken bones or tendons even if he hadn't died.

Xuanzang was terrified and quickly cried out, "Your Highness, be careful!"

Fatong originally thought he would surely throw Li Chengqian half to death this time, but unexpectedly, just as Li Chengqian was about to hit the ground, he exerted his strength in his waist, and stood up steadily with his head up and feet down.

Huh?

Fatong thought to himself, "Didn't they say Li Chengqian didn't know martial arts? How come I can't knock him down?"

The two wrestled for more than ten rounds, but still could not determine a winner.

Li Tai watched from the sidelines, also puzzled. He wondered when Li Chengqian had learned wrestling? Moreover, judging from his movements and steps, his wrestling skills were extraordinary.

Fatong was getting anxious because he couldn't get Li Chengqian to the ground, which made him feel very embarrassed.

Therefore, Fatung intensified its offensive.

After several rounds of probing, Li Chengqian gradually grasped Fatong's methods. At the same time, he felt that there was a significant difference in strength between him and Fatong, and that if he tried to fight him head-on, he would definitely not be a match for him.

At this moment, Fatong lunged at Li Chengqian again, trying to grab him and use his hips to push him away.

Li Chengqian turned and dodged his lunge. Then, he grabbed Fatong's left arm with both hands and held on tightly. With his back to Fatong, he used his strength to throw Fatong from behind to in front of him.

Caught off guard, Fatong leaned forward and fell to the ground with a thud.

Looking at Li Chengqian, however, he stood firmly in place. Although his left foot was injured, it wasn't entirely useless; with his weight on his right foot, his left foot provided some balance.

After a long while, Fatong got up from the ground, his face bruised and swollen, and full of shame: "Your Highness, I never expected you to be such a good wrestler! I admit defeat."

In fact, Li Chengqian was very unhappy. He wanted to ask Fatong, "What grudge do I have against you? Why did you poison me?"

Seeing that Fatong had already admitted defeat, Li Chengqian felt relieved: "Your skill is indeed remarkable."

"This humble monk is ashamed!"

Xuanzang was relieved to see that Li Chengqian was safe and sound.

Li Tai glared fiercely at Fa Tong, who then lowered his head.

At dusk.

Xuanzang then explained the Mahayana-samgraha to everyone, and Li Chengqian listened for the entire afternoon, finding it particularly enjoyable.

As it was getting dark, Su Gui approached Li Chengqian. He had already heard about the story of breaking the stele with a single palm and the wrestling match.

Su Gui was also very nervous. She thought to herself that it was fortunate that His Highness was safe and sound. If anything had happened to Li Chengqian, it would have been too late for him to die.

Su Gui said in a low voice, "Your Highness, it's getting late, let's go back."

Li Chengqian was about to leave Daxingshan Temple when Li Tai came over and took his hand: "Brother, I'm a little tired today and plan to rest here tonight. You don't need to leave either. Tomorrow morning, we'll return to Chang'an together to see Father and Mother. What do you think?"

"This—." Li Chengqian hesitated a bit because he already sensed that the two things that happened at noon were very likely related to Li Tai.

"What's wrong, Your Majesty? Is there anything you're still worried about?"

Upon hearing Li Tai's words, Li Chengqian said, "Alright, I won't leave tonight; I'll stay here with you."

Upon hearing this, Su Gui was so anxious that he scratched his head, but he couldn't say anything in front of Li Tai.

Li Tai lived in the West Meditation Room, while Li Chengqian lived in the East Meditation Room.

night.

Inside the West Zen Room.

Li Tai paced back and forth in the meditation room with his hands behind his back, cursing, "Useless! All of you are useless!"

Two people stood before him with their heads bowed; they were Fodingzhu and Fatong.

It turned out that Li Tai had already spent a lot of money to bribe the two of them, so he asked them to perform a show in order to kill Li Chengqian. However, they failed. How could Li Tai not be angry?

Li Tai promised Fatong that if he could kill Li Chengqian, he would become the crown prince and, after becoming emperor, would ensure the safety of Tuyuhun forever. Moreover, he would also ensure that Fatong would become the Khan of Tuyuhun. Therefore, the two hit it off immediately.

"You didn't even seize such a good opportunity. What else can you possibly do?" Li Taiyu was still furious.

"King of Yue, please give us another chance!" Buddha's Crown Beads said boldly.

"Opportunity only comes once; once it's lost, it won't come again! I truly don't understand how you could have missed with your single palm strike when you were so close to Li Chengqian."

"In reply to King Yue, it wasn't that I missed, but that Li Chengqian dodged it. You told us that the Crown Prince doesn't know martial arts, but his reaction is very quick."

"Bullshit! Who said he doesn't know kung fu? His wrestling skills are top-notch," Fatong corrected.

Fatong thought to himself, if he admitted that Li Chengqian didn't know kung fu, wouldn't that be the same as admitting that he was a good-for-nothing?

"Fatong, and you too! How could you be so careless?"

"You claim to be the number one wrestler at Daxingshan Temple, yet you were defeated by Li Chengqian. How do you explain that?" Li Tai asked angrily.

"King of Yue, I think the information you provided is wrong. Li Chengqian is not only good at wrestling, but he is also a master wrestler! You have greatly underestimated his wrestling skills."

"This...how is this possible?" Li Tai was genuinely unaware that Li Chengqian knew how to wrestle. He couldn't understand how Li Chengqian, who stayed in the Eastern Palace every day, could have learned to wrestle. Who taught him, and when? It was truly strange!

"Alright, you can leave now!"

"promise!"

The two agreed and turned to leave the meditation hall.

It was the third watch of the night.

The wind picked up outside.

Inside the Buddhist hall.

Bianji was chanting scriptures, his back to the door.

Princess Gaoyang gently pushed open the door. She swayed her waist and silently walked behind Bianji, leaned down, gently hugged Bianji's neck, and placed his head on her chest.

Bianji faintly sensed a girl's fragrance wafting towards him, and the woman behind him exhaled a breath as sweet as orchids, refreshing and delightful.

He quickly stood up, turned around to face Princess Gaoyang, clasped his hands together, and said nervously, "Amitabha! Princess, how could it be you?"

Princess Gaoyang giggled, revealing her neat, white teeth: "Why are you so nervous? There's no one else here."

"Princess, I am a monk. My master taught us that emptiness is form, and form is emptiness."

"Really? Since your level is so high, then why are you blushing?"

"This—," Bianji felt a surge of panic, "If Master finds out that we've met here, what will become of us?"

Upon hearing this, Princess Gaoyang chuckled, her beautiful eyes fixed on Bianji: "Don't give me that nonsense. Let me ask you, since we parted last time, have you thought about me at all?"

"This humble monk...this humble monk...I am sorry, I am sorry." Bianji's Adam's apple bobbed, unsure how to respond.

Princess Gaoyang looked at his embarrassed appearance and sighed, "Perhaps it is fate, perhaps it is destiny. Ever since I came here to burn incense and met you, I have thought of you day and night, often unable to sleep. Today, we meet again. Isn't this fate?"

As Princess Gaoyang spoke, she gently unbuttoned her clothes and took off her outer garment, revealing only a red bodice underneath. Her breasts were full and white, bulging high, her skin as white as snow, and her hands as soft as tender shoots.

Bianji, aided by the lamplight, was also stunned by what he saw.

She placed Bianji's hand on her chest and asked playfully, "Can you feel my heartbeat?"

At this moment, Bianji felt his mouth was dry and his breathing was rapid. Although he had entered the Buddhist order, what young man is not sentimental?

Currently, his cultivation has not yet reached the level of "form is emptiness".

Bianji could no longer control himself. He suddenly embraced Princess Gaoyang, kissed her neck, and slipped his hands inside her underwear, roaming up and down.

Princess Gaoyang closed her eyes and fully enjoyed his tenderness.

It seemed like the two of them were about to get married.

Just then, someone outside the door shouted, "Bianji, the time has come! What are you doing? Why aren't you making your move?"

Bianji suddenly awoke with a start and gently pushed Princess Gaoyang away: "No, I have urgent business to attend to!"

Princess Gaoyang was in high spirits when he said this, and she was very disappointed. She hooked her arms around his neck and said, "What is it? Why the rush? Can't we do it later?"

Bianji didn't want to talk about it, but he couldn't resist Princess Gaoyang's repeated questioning.

Bianji held her shoulders and looked into her eyes: "To tell you the truth, I have already pledged allegiance to the King of Yue."

The King of Yue ordered me to join Buddha's Crown and others in burning down the East Meditation Hall tonight at midnight.

Princess Gaoyang was horrified upon hearing this: "What? You're going to burn the Crown Prince alive?"

"Exactly."

Do you know what the consequences of doing this will be?

"I know, but this is not something I can decide alone."

"You are all so vicious! No, I must go and save my brother!" Princess Gaoyang said as she dressed herself.

"Princess, it's probably too late now!"

"It's too late, but I, the princess, must go and save them!" Princess Gaoyang said, opening the door and walking out.

"Wait a moment, this humble monk will go with you!"

Bianji was in charge of the operation. When they arrived at the gate of the East Meditation Hall, they found that firewood had already been set up around the hall, waiting for Bianji's order to light it.

Princess Gaoyang was so frightened when she saw it that her heart started pounding.

She glared at Bianji and said, "No lighting a fire, do you hear me? Otherwise, I, the princess, will exterminate all of you bald monks!"

"Open the door quickly!"

When Bianji, Fodingzhu, and the others saw this, they realized that Princess Gaoyang could be quite frightening when she got angry!

What should we do?

After all, she was the sister of the King of Yue. The King of Yue only said that he wanted to burn Li Chengqian to death, but he didn't say that he wanted to burn her to death. Everyone was in a dilemma!

A loud "smack" rang in his ears as Bianji received a resounding slap to the face.

"I'm telling you to open the door! Hurry up and do it!"

Bianji felt a burning pain on his face from the slap. He stared blankly at Princess Gaoyang, feeling as if she had become a different person. Just moments ago she had been gentle and tender towards him, but now she was like a raging storm.

Women's minds are so hard to fathom, they change in an instant!

Having no other choice, Bianji whispered to Princess Gaoyang, "After you go in, lead them out through the side gate at the back."

Princess Gaoyang nodded.

Immediately, Bianji raised his voice again: "Open the door, open the door quickly, let her in. No one is to light a fire without my order!"

A monk opened the door to the East Meditation Hall, and Princess Gaoyang went inside. Then, she casually closed the door and bolted it shut.

When she went inside, she saw Li Chengqian lying on the bed, fast asleep!

Su Gui stood by, constantly tapping soybeans, dozing off, completely unaware of what was happening outside.

"Royal brother, wake up!" Princess Gaoyang cried out.

Li Chengqian and Su Gui both woke up with a start.

Li Chengqian sat up, rubbed his eyes, and looked at Princess Gaoyang: "Gaoyang, why aren't you sleeping? What are you doing here?"

"Oh dear, my royal brother, firewood has been set up outside, someone is going to burn you to death, and you are completely unaware."

"What? Is that so?" Li Chengqian was taken aback. He quickly dressed and got off the bed. He gave Su Gui a look, and she came to the window and looked out. She saw a crowd of people outside and a pile of firewood in the corner.

"Your Highness, these bald monks are truly despicable! I'll go out and take them all down one by one!" Su Gui said angrily.

Princess Gaoyang quickly stopped him: "There are too many of them. You probably won't get the better of them if you go out. I know there's a side gate at the back. I'll take you out."

Li Chengqian nodded in agreement.

So the three of them crouched down and slipped out through the back side door. Su Gui whispered, "This is a dangerous place, Your Highness, we shouldn't linger. Let's go quickly!"

"But I haven't had a chance to say goodbye to Master Xuanzang yet."

"Your Highness doesn't concern yourself with trifles when it comes to important matters. They're about to burn us alive, why are you saying goodbye? If we don't leave now, it might be too late."

"You're right, okay."

So the three of them found their way to the stable, untied the horse's reins, mounted the horse, and left Daxingshan Temple.