Chapter 2, the charming little palace maid

Adult

A loud bang echoed, and Li De clearly underestimated the violent capacity of his own body. This slap, due to its tremendous force, directly slammed his head against the wall, causing a deep dent in the wall, yet his head remained completely unscathed

Liu Sanshui bowed deeply and slowly exited the Dragon Temple

I humbly request Your Majesty to forgive me, for the matter of conferring the title of king is of utmost importance, and I must proceed with caution in this regard. Wei Zheng's voice was resonant, and his tone was neither servile nor arrogant

"Alright, I understand your meaning!" Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Keming, Fuyi, please share your opinions."

Unfortunately, this young palace maid is too small. Although her somewhat precocious body has begun to take shape, Li Yuanba is not a strange uncle selling lollipops. He can only reluctantly withdraw his gaze, looking at the young palace maid's somewhat watery eyes, and asks: "Little sister, what is your name? When did you enter the palace? Are you familiar with the people in the palace?"

You may issue the order to cancel today's morning court session and summon Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Wei Zheng to discuss matters in the Hall of Two Instruments

The young palace maid had long been frightened by Li Yuanba's wolf-like gaze. She suddenly recalled what her older sisters had once said: some young masters in the palace, at such a tender age, already knew how to bully and toy with women. The person before her appeared to be quite young as well; could it be...

In the Dragon Temple, at the second watch of the night, the lights in the hall had not been extinguished and remained brightly lit

On the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, ha... back then, Yuan Tiangang said that the Fourth Brother would awaken after nineteen years. At first, I was somewhat skeptical and reprimanded him for his reckless words, almost punishing him with eighty military strikes. Unexpectedly, as the nineteen years came to an end, the Fourth Brother truly awakened!" A hint of a smile appeared on Li Shimin's stern face

... ...

At that moment, the doors of the Dragon Hall opened from the outside, and a yellow-clad inner servant, approximately in his thirties, entered with a humble demeanor. He silently approached Li Shimin and prostrated himself, saying: "Your Majesty, it is time for the morning court session."

... ...

Li Shimin awoke from his slumber, and before he had the chance to stretch, he heard a faint snoring coming from the bed. He was momentarily taken aback, but soon his face lit up with joy, and he almost jumped down from the couch, hastening to the bedside in a few quick strides.

However, Li De, who had taken over Li Shimin's stool, had actually already woken up; he just found his mind in a chaotic state and was unwilling to get up

Lost in thought, Li De gradually fell asleep without realizing it, and eventually began to snore unconsciously.

At dawn, the night light outside the palace fades away, the colors of the day begin to emerge, and the sun slowly rises from the east, its rays spreading across the land

Thinking of being forever separated from family and friends living in modern society, and realizing that modern items such as computers, mobile phones, and even toilet paper have also drifted away from him, Li De felt that he was in a state of despair, believing that his future was also shrouded in darkness

Creak!

Li Shimin nodded and began to wash and change his clothes

Li Shimin glanced at him and softly said, "Sanshui, what is the date today?"

I can't believe it, the tomb of King Wei Huai! I have uncovered the tomb of King Wei Huai!

Li Yuanba, embracing a mindset of accepting whatever comes, silently changed his name for the second time in his life. He then touched his head, which felt no pain like a picture book, and sensed a deep melancholy.

Historical records indicate that Li Yuanba was born with extraordinary strength, yet he had a capricious temperament, prone to sudden fits of anger and joy. It seems that we will become that foolish and violent figure, Li Yuanba, in the future

Four delicate little palace maids knelt in a fluster, bowing their heads and calling out: "We, your humble servants, obey your command"

Wei Qing! This thin, dark-skinned middle-aged man is none other than the historically renowned Wei Zheng, Wei Xuancheng

The little palace maid, increasingly fearful in her heart, had a pair of aggrieved large eyes that were veiled with a layer of mist, shining brightly.

Bang

"Your Majesty, the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month!" Liu Sanshui replied respectfully

The several young maidservants responsible for attending to Li De were startled by him and quickly knelt before the bed, bowing their heads in reverence: "We have seen the esteemed one!"

... ...

Oh heavens, I swear I will never disturb graves again, I implore you to show mercy and send me back!" Li De cried out in his heart, almost to the point of tears.

Not long after Li Shimin had just left the Shenlong Hall, Li De suddenly sat up with a start, calling out nonsensically, his face still bearing an excited smile

Unfortunately, ideals are abundant, while reality and books are starkly thin. No matter how he prays or screams, it cannot change the fact that his soul has traversed back to the Tang Dynasty, becoming the fourth brother of Li Shimin, Li Yuanba.

Hmm? Upon hearing that soft and tender voice, Li Yuanba finally took the time to look at the young palace maid.

Upon hearing this title that spans a millennium, Li De's expression froze, and he suddenly raised his hand to slap himself across the face.

At this moment, a young palace maid, approximately thirteen or fourteen years old, kneeling at the very front of the huan chair, looked at Li Yuanba with a hint of fear in her eyes and said: "My lord, do you feel unwell?"

As he reached the door, Li Shimin beckoned a few palace maids and said: "When the people in the hall awaken, you shall promptly go to the Liangyi Hall to inform me, and serve diligently. Should there be any negligence, I will certainly not spare you!"

Your Majesty, please forgive me for my boldness in asking, has the Fourth Young Master truly awakened?" The speaker was a middle-aged man with dark skin. He had thick eyebrows and large eyes; although his face was lean, it was filled with righteousness.

Li Shimin, having been mentally agitated, could no longer hold on and fell asleep fully clothed on another soft couch

Your Majesty, the three lords have already gone to the Hall of Two Instruments to wait. May I assist you and *Tu* with your washing and changing?" After about a quarter of an hour, Liu Sanshui returned from outside the hall

At the moment when Li Yuanba was attempting to abduct... cough, while he was inquiring in detail about matters in the palace from a young palace maid, in the Liuyi Hall, Li Shimin was discussing a matter of great significance that could shake the court and the realm with four individuals dressed in court attire.

What first catches the eye is a head of glossy black hair styled in a bun, followed by a delicate oval face with long eyebrows, phoenix-like eyes, a small mouth, and a graceful nose. Complemented by skin that is exceptionally fair and tender, she appears charming and lovely, evoking an irresistible desire to hold her close and cherish her.

The sky was gradually brightening, and Li Shimin rinsed his mouth and washed his face. He donned a dark black cloak and stepped outside the palace.

One could see that Li Yuanba on the bed had a rosy complexion and a long, steady breath; there was no trace of unconsciousness whatsoever

"Wei Qing, Yuan Ba has indeed awakened from his frozen state! If that were not the case, how could I have canceled the court meeting and urgently summoned you all to the Liangyi Hall to discuss the matter of conferring titles of nobility?" Li Shimin said, casting a stern glance at the middle-aged man.

At this moment, he heard Li Yuanba's question and replied with a hint of fear: "Replying to the esteemed lord, I am called Xia'er, and I entered the palace at the age of six. In this palace..."