Chapter Four, Reflections on History.

Four years after the death of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Prince Wangsun Wuji, who was historically referred to as "Ying Guo Lei Wo" by the emperor, was sent to the execution ground on charges of plotting rebellion. He ultimately ended his life with a sorrowful song.

Li Kedao, "Accompany this prince for a walk outside the palace."

Little Baozi, oh no, Abao is afraid.

Li Ke, who understood this, felt a sudden enlightenment in his heart. The depression that had been suppressing him for a long time also vanished.

Laner looked at the Li Ke in front of her, and after a moment of confusion, she quickly regained her composure. She noticed that the prince, who had been frowning and sighing yesterday, had returned today. He was still the same confident and proud prince, exuding a compelling aura.

If one accepts their fate? Impossible. Since they have been reborn and have become Li Ke, they cannot be at the mercy of destiny.

Then continue to say, "In a few days, you will have to go with me again to thank the Queen Mother."

Indeed, there are few princes born in imperial families who can achieve a good ending. Therefore, Li Ke understands that he must live well, as some people will not let him go.

He has already accepted his current identity, but this also means that he has to accept the outcome of Li Ke's history.

Upon arriving at the front hall, Li Ke stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your son pays respects to the Empress Mother."

Li Ke jokingly said, "Let's take a casual stroll and see the scenery of Chang'an City."

Actually, he himself was also very lost and confused, with countless frustrations in his heart but unable to vent. He stood quietly in the sunset, his tall figure blending into the twilight sky, making him appear lonely and desolate. How should he walk his path in the future? What kind of person was Li Ke in history? People say that it was a loss for the Tang Dynasty that Li Ke did not become emperor, and that heaven was jealous of his talent. However, after facing a certain reality, why did he give up his ambition to contend for the throne and willingly sink into history? People say that it was a loss for the Tang Dynasty that Li Ke did not become emperor, and that heaven was jealous of his talent. However, after facing a certain reality, why did he give up his ambition to contend for the throne and willingly sink into history?

Only now, Li Ke is no longer the same person as the historical Li Ke. He now knows his own future.

In the beginning, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty appointed the weak-willed Prince Jin, Li Zhi, as the Crown Prince. However, he later considered deposing Li Zhi and replacing him with Li Ke. But Changsun Wuji and Tubo Li argued that the position of the heir to the throne should not be changed arbitrarily. Eventually, Emperor Taizong abandoned this idea. In addition to the principle stated by Changsun Wuji that the position of the heir to the throne should not be changed arbitrarily, there is another crucial point. Changsun Wuji, as the founding hero of the country, had the support of the Guanlong aristocracy, who were senior officials of the Tang Dynasty, as well as the support of the military. Therefore, Li Shimin could not ignore these factors.

Upon hearing Li Ke's inappropriate words, Consort Yang immediately put on a stern face and said, "You are not allowed to speak recklessly. The Empress Dowager only hopes that everyone can live in peace and security, so you can rest assured."

He forced a bitter smile, shook his head, "In the end, one must do something in life. So let the great Tang dynasty start with me, Li Ke."

He suddenly said seriously, "Not only am I worried, but your father, the emperor, is also very worried. The empress also came to see you. Your father has been very busy these days, discussing state affairs with the ministers every day. He only has some free time in the evening. You should go to the Imperial Study at Ganquan Palace these two days to greet him, so as not to make him worry."

Li Ke pondered.

Li Kedao said, "What's the harm in fighting for the throne? A man only lives once in this world. Since I have been reborn as Li Ke, I will play with you all to my heart's content!"

She was happy that Li Ke was able to recover his previous state in such a short time. She was an orphan who was taken in and raised by a good family, and then sent to serve Yang Fei in the Qin Wangfu. She stayed by Yang Fei's side for four years, and Yang Fei was very kind to her and the other palace maids. Not only did she not beat or scold them, but she also often rewarded them with gold and silver jewelry to help them solve the financial difficulties of their families outside the palace. This was something that a servant dared not hope for. Therefore, Lan'er only had one master in her heart, Yang Fei, and only one prince, Li Ke. Not only did Yang Fei not beat or scold them, but she also often rewarded them with gold and silver jewelry to help them solve the financial difficulties of their families outside the palace. This was something that a servant dared not hope for. Therefore, Lan'er only had one master in her heart, Yang Fei, and only one prince, Li Ke. So when she found that Li Ke had returned to his previous state, she was genuinely happy and forgot about Li Ke's question.

The palace in the sunset appears a bit weary, like a knight who has completed a long journey and arrived at his destination, although tired, he appears calm and composed. Li Ke has already spent half a month in such a twilight since he arrived in the Tang Dynasty.

Upon seeing Li Ke's recovery of his former demeanor, he continued, "Is your body feeling better today? Seeing your current good spirits makes the Empress Dowager happy."

Yang Fei did not wait for her son to kneel down. She got up and helped him up, saying, "Ke'er, you are still weak and don't need to perform such a grand gesture."

Little treasure ?

At this moment, suddenly heard someone softly calling from behind, "Your Highness, Your Highness, Empress Shufei is here to see you."

Yang Fei regained consciousness and realized her indiscretion. She quickly helped Li Ke up with affection and said, "You have suffered a lot on this journey, and later you fell off the horse. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. Now that you have recovered, Mother Empress is happy."

Li Ke agreed one by one to the things Yang Fei asked her to take care of. The mother and son talked for a while, and Li Ke responded to Yang Fei one by one. After seeing her son suffer from a serious illness, Yang Fei's personality changed and she was very happy. She said a lot of words. In the end, because it was getting late and she didn't want to disturb Li Ke's rest, she reluctantly left. When she left, she asked a small eunuch named Xiao Baozi to stay by Li Ke's side and take care of her. She told Li Ke to come directly to her Qianqiu Palace after leaving Ganquan Palace, and then go to see the Empress Dowager.

Now Li Ke doesn't know, he only knows what is recorded in history books, that Li Ke was wrongly killed, and died at a young age.

And now he is standing in the pavilion of the Qianqiu Palace, the back garden of the Yangfei's bedroom in the Taiji Palace, lost in thought.

Suddenly, Li Ke remembered a song from his past life, "Riding a horse on the rivers and lakes, living carefree in this life, a hero does not bow to beauty. Passion higher than the sky, with a cold and proud spirit, forged by heaven and earth, the sword sweeps away demons and gods, a true hero. Holding the Sunset Blood Dripping Sword in hand, with a heart as cold as the moon and a Frosty Blade, he stands at the peak, overlooking all the mountains, a young man walking through the world, experiencing the life of a true hero."

Li Ke smiled and said, "Isn't the name nice? Is your surname really Bao?"

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Therefore, Li Ke failed in that era, failed because he was the nephew of Emperor Yang, failed because he was not a legitimate heir, and failed at the hands of Changsun Wuji. It was that era that destroyed him. If Emperor Taizong had really passed the throne to him, perhaps the territory of the Tang Dynasty would not have been taken by Wu Zetian, and perhaps there would not have been a female emperor in history.

Li Ke saw Lan'er in a daze, and knew that she was different from her past self today. He didn't blame her for being rude, and just walked straight to the front yard.

As Li Ke walked past her, Lan'er immediately came to her senses and saw that Li Ke had no intention of blaming her, so she hurriedly followed him.

Born into a royal family, this is fate, a choiceless existence.

Li Ke joked, "As long as the Empress Dowager is happy, it doesn't matter if the son falls a few more times."

Now, one should not be like Prince Li Ke in history, who was gentle and submissive. Instead, one should have their own ideas and strive to live for themselves!

Li Ke held Yang Fei's hand and sat down on the chair, saying, "Mother, the child has already recovered. During this time, because of the child's affairs, it has made mother worry and miss. Look, mother has become much thinner. It's the child's unfilial behavior."

Li Ke saw that Yang Fei spoke so seriously, and said, "Your son will respectfully obey the command of the Empress Mother."

As soon as Consort Yang left, the little prince immediately walked inside and bowed, saying, "The little prince pays his respects to Your Highness."

Many people are lamenting, why? In history, Li Ke, who was so outstanding, was both skilled in horse riding and archery and had both literary and military talents, but he did not receive the status that he deserved. Yes, the Li Ke in history was kind-hearted. His kindness forced him to give up his dreams, ambitions, the throne, and even his life.

Consort Yang saw her son's filial piety, gently caressing his cheeks. Although he was still a teenager, Li Ke's face faintly revealed the features of his maternal grandfather, Emperor Yang of Sui, exuding a compelling aura.

Initially, Li Ke felt comfortable staying in the palace due to his curiosity and novelty. Gradually, he noticed that everyone in the palace, including himself, was cautious in their actions and speech, and there was nothing fun to do. As time passed, he became bored with this kind of life. Today, when he met a familiar child from Chang'an City, he couldn't miss the opportunity. So he asked seriously, "Do you listen to me, or do I listen to you?"

The little treasure was speechless when questioned by Li Ke, and after a while, he said, "Your Highness, no, my name is Zhang Bao, but everyone likes to call me Little Treasure."

A man must make his way in the world.

However, not accepting fate, how should one proceed in the future? Can one change their destiny in the future?

Little Baozi was surprised and said, "Your Highness, is it not inappropriate for you to do so when you are not feeling well?"

In my hand, I hold the Blood-Dripping Sword under the setting sun, while in my heart, the Frosty Blade is embraced by the cold moon. Standing at the summit, I overlook the world, as a young man ventures through the realm of men, just once.

Little Baozi was startled by Li Ke and said incoherently, "I don't know where Your Highness is going."

He spoke and got up, then knelt in front of Yang Fei.

Well, actually, calling you "A Bao" sounds better than "Xiao Baozi".

In an instant, Yang Fei seemed to see her own father, who was smiling at her. She couldn't help but tremble and tears streamed down her face.

Li Ke knew that Lan'er, the personal maid of his mother, was the one who had been taking care of him during his illness and memory loss, as she had been ordered by Yang Fei to do so. He turned around and asked, "Where is my mother?"

Princess Yang's expression puzzled Li Ke, who asked, "Mother, what's wrong with you? Please don't cry. From now on, I will definitely listen to you and avoid causing trouble. I won't let you worry anymore."

Consort Yang regained her gentle expression and said, "Once you have fully recovered, go and visit Lord Feng. It was he who brought you back this time. And don't forget to visit your husband, Cen Wenten, as well."

Don't be so nervous, okay? However, the name "A Bao" does sound really nice.

Therefore, at this point, Li Ke knew that his future path would not be smooth sailing.