Li Chengqian of the Tang Dynasty: Please say long live His Majesty

Chapter 177 Zhangsun Wuji: I Request the King of Wei to be Transferred to a Local Position (Part )
"They have to break the bones again and reconnect them. If that doesn't work, they have to make a hole in the bone and sew it up. How painful is that?"

Li Shimin turned to look at Zhangsun Wuji, and said with regret on his face: "Wuji, was I wrong?"

Outside the Wude Hall, Zhangsun Wuji looked at Li Shimin, sighed softly, and said, "Your Majesty, I request that the King of Wei be transferred to a local post!"

"Wuji!" Li Shimin's expression changed involuntarily.

"Your Majesty!" Zhangsun Wuji bowed again and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is magnanimous, filial, and friendly. If you transfer the King of Wei to a lower position now, neither the Crown Prince nor the King of Wei will be harmed. If you hesitate any longer, who knows what the King of Wei might do!"

"Don't worry about that. Liu Xiaosun will keep Qingque firmly under control when he arrives at the Prince of Wei's Palace." Li Shimin waved his hand, glanced sideways at the Wude Hall behind him, and then said softly, "But you're right. Qingque really can't stay in Chang'an anymore."

The leg bone that was almost regrown was broken again, and when it was reconnected, it was also considered to make a seam and suture the bone.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin shuddered inexplicably.

It would be better for Qingque to let him leave Chang'an.

As for Cheng Qian, Li Shimin sighed in his heart and decided to wait and see.

A scream of "Ah" suddenly came from the Wude Hall. Li Shimin turned around completely, with a serious look in his eyes.

Changsun Wuji, who was standing on the side, shook his head with a slight sigh. What was going on?

……

In the endless darkness, the light shot in like a sharp sword, splitting the chaos.

Li Chengqian's hazy consciousness gradually regained consciousness. Suddenly, a sharp pain came from his left leg. He couldn't help but screamed: "Ah!"

But with just one sound, Li Chengqian gritted his teeth.

The next moment, he slowly opened his eyes, and there was a familiar vigilance deep in his eyes.

When he opened his eyes, the furnishings in the Wude Hall were not unfamiliar.

With hurried footsteps, Sun Simiao walked quickly forward and appeared in Li Chengqian's sight.

"What's wrong?" Li Chengqian asked with difficulty. As soon as he opened his mouth, a hoarse voice came out.

"Your Highness, very good." Sun Simiao looked at Li Chengqian, whose mouth twitched in pain, and said gently, "The situation is better than expected. Your Highness's leg bones have recovered better than I expected. The final bone fragments removed were much less than expected. Recovery will be much faster in the future."

Li Chengqian glanced behind Sun Simiao.

There were only three or four young people in the entire hall pounding and boiling medicine, and an imperial physician recording medical records.

But in the dark, there must be someone guarding.

Of course, whether it is eyeliner or not is another matter!
"Father?" Li Chengqian raised his head and looked at Sun Simiao with some longing.

Sun Simiao sighed softly and said, "After the reconnection, His Majesty came in to see it. The old Taoist said that everything went smoothly. His Majesty then left. Later, I heard that His Majesty went to the Taimiao.

Duke Zhao did not follow. He sat beside His Highness's bed for half an hour before leaving."

"Uncle!" Li Chengqian sighed softly, with a hint of sadness in his expression.

His uncle, Zhangsun Wuji, did nothing before he was deposed. It was only after he was deposed that he began to choose Li Zhi for support.

When Li Zhi ascended the throne, Zhangsun Wuji took control of the world. Although he was somewhat arrogant and domineering, he never thought of usurping the throne.

In the end, because of Wu Zetian, Li Zhi framed Zhangsun Wuji for treason and was eventually demoted and killed.

Li Chengqian could understand why Zhangsun Wuji opposed Li Zhi's decision to make Wu the empress. What he opposed was not Li Zhi's decision to depose Wang, but Li Zhi's decision to make Li Shimin's concubine the empress.

Li Shimin's concubine, if Zhangsun Wuji dared to accept her, he would not be the emperor's brother-in-law who accompanied Li Shimin from the chaotic times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the founding of the Tang Dynasty, to the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

Everyone in the world could accept Li Zhi making Wu the queen, except Zhangsun Wuji.

Facts also proved that Changsun Wuji was right.

……

After a moment of silence, Li Chengqian looked up and asked, "Master, how much longer will it take me?"

"One year!" As soon as Sun Simiao opened his mouth, Li Chengqian suddenly started coughing violently.

Sun Simiao paused slightly, sighed softly, and said, "In a year, your leg bones will have initially healed, and Your Highness can walk, but be careful not to exert too much force... By the way, Your Highness can wear your rattan armor, and normal movement will not be affected. In two years, Your Highness can take off the rattan armor, but be aware that although it will be normal, it will still be weaker than an ordinary person's leg bones. After three years, Your Highness's leg bones will be roughly restored to the state they were in at the beginning of the fourteenth year of Zhenguan, when Your Highness was not injured."

"Thank you, sir." Li Chengqian's expression completely relaxed.

What Sun Simiao really meant was that Li Chengqian would be able to walk normally after half a year and wear the rattan armor as usual. After a year, he could take off the rattan armor and return to normal.

As for recovering to the state he was in at the beginning of the 14th year of Zhenguan, it would not take as long as three years.

It's all because the emperor has spies nearby.

The emperor is always most wary of the crown prince.

Sun Simiao didn't want to see any more turmoil in the royal family, so he helped Li Chengqian conceal it.

But in fact, Sun Simiao did not know Li Chengqian well enough.

When Li Chengqian was born, the Tang Dynasty had just been established.

He was seven years old when the Xuanwu Gate Incident occurred.

He was ten years old when the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Eastern and Western Turks in the grasslands was in full swing.

Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong and Cheng Yaojin all taught him some fighting techniques on the battlefield.

Even his father, Li Shimin, taught him archery.

Many people see that Li Chengqian is lame, Li Tai is fat, and Li Zhi became the emperor, but many people subconsciously ignore that both Li Ke and Li You are good at archery and horse riding.

They were impeached several times because of riding horses and hunting, and Li Chengqian broke his leg because of riding horses.

Li Chengqian had been there since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, through the Xuanwu Gate, and in the battles against the Turks on the grasslands. Although he had never been on the battlefield, he was definitely not a greenhorn.

His sword is just as sharp.

"That being said, Your Highness still needs to be careful. Apart from taking medicine normally, Your Highness's legs must not be injured again." Sun Simiao's expression became serious.

Li Chengqian's leg bones had been broken twice. Even if the second time was intentional, they were broken. Even if they were reconnected, they had already been damaged. If they were damaged again, Li Chengqian's legs would never be able to recover.

"I understand." Li Chengqian nodded gently. Sun Simiao turned sideways and took the medicine bowl from the medical officer behind him. He then said, "This bowl of medicine contains half of the drug Ma Fei San, which can effectively help block pain. The dosage will be gradually reduced over the course of three months until it is completely discontinued."

"I broke my leg once, so I can still bear this pain!" Li Chengqian took the bowl of medicine and drank it without any hesitation.

Sun Simiao took another medicine bowl and said, "This contains medicine that can help your highness's leg bones recover as soon as possible."

"Hello!" Li Chengqian took the bowl of medicine and drank it in one gulp.

Sun Simiao took another medicine bowl and said, "This is a medicine that can enhance your highness's essence..."

Li Chengqian drank bowl after bowl. He couldn't remember how much he had drunk. Finally, he fell asleep in a daze.

……

Li Chengqian woke up again in a daze.

It was very quiet in the Wude Hall.

Li Chengqian slowly turned his head and saw a familiar figure sitting on the bed.

The emperor, Li Shimin, was a burly man wearing a black robe with a golden dragon pattern and a silver crown to tie his hair.

Noticing that Li Chengqian had woken up, Li Shimin turned around in surprise and said to Li Chengqian, "Chengqian, you're awake."

"Father!" Li Chengqian called out with a confused look on his face, and then he suddenly woke up and was about to sit up.

Li Shimin stretched out his hand to hold him down, waving his hand and saying, "Don't move."

"Yes!" Li Chengqian finally stopped.

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian's left leg and asked, "How do you feel?"

"It's okay. Although it hurts a little, I can still accept it. And the pain means I'm getting better." Li Chengqian's face was full of excitement.

"Hmm!" Li Shimin turned to look to the side and asked, "Master, how long will it take for the prince's leg to heal?"

Li Chengqian's breathing paused, and Sun Simiao stood out calmly.

Glancing at Li Chengqian, Sun Simiao said calmly, "The Crown Prince's leg has been broken for the second time, so recovery will be slower than the first time, and he needs to be more cautious... In about half a year, he'll be able to walk. His legs and feet will need some adjustment. After a year, he'll be back to his pre-treatment state, and then he can wear his rattan armor to attend court. After another year, he can remove it. His leg bones will have fully grown back, but that's just healing. Pressure and blows must be avoided. After another year, he'll be fully recovered."

"Thank you very much, sir." Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief.

The patient can move normally after one year, no problems are visible after two years, and the patient is completely recovered after three years.

Three years is enough.

Li Shimin turned to look at Li Chengqian and said, "Your Majesty, Father will be on an eastern tour to Luoyang in three days. The affairs of Chang'an will be handed over to Duke Shen. You should recuperate well. Zhang Xuansu and Ma Zhou will inform you if anything comes up... As for the Eastern Palace, have the Crown Princess visit you daily. Don't worry about anything else; I will take care of it."

"Thank you, father." Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin and forced a smile on his face, with a hint of uneasiness in his smile.

"Don't be nervous, it's okay." Li Shimin patted Li Chengqian's shoulder and smiled, then stood up and looked at Sun Simiao, saying, "Master, I'll trouble you here."

"Your Majesty, this is what I should do." Sun Simiao nodded slightly.

Li Shimin looked back at Li Chengqian, then walked out of the hall.

……

Walking out of the hall, Li Shimin looked at Zhangsun Wuji, Gao Shilian, Fang Xuanling, Yang Shidao, Hou Junji, Tang Jian, Zhang Liang, Li Daozon and others standing outside the hall, and said seriously: "Uncle!"

"I'm here." Gao Shilian stood up and bowed seriously.

Li Shimin nodded calmly and said, "While the Crown Prince is recuperating from his illness, I grant you the authority to make decisions on the spot. You must ensure that the situation in Chang'an is stabilized."

"Yes!" Gao Shilian bowed solemnly.

The others immediately understood that after the emperor left the capital, although the prince was nominally the regent, the actual power of regent was in the hands of Gao Shilian.

However, none of the ministers said much. After all, Gao Shilian was Empress Wende's biological uncle and the emperor's uncle in name only.

At the same time, he is also the prince's uncle. Even if the emperor really orders him to directly supervise the country, there is actually no problem in name.

Li Chengqian lay in the hall, listening calmly to the sounds outside with a calm expression.

Now he is hiding in the deep palace to recuperate, and ignoring everything is the best way.

Now outside the palace, Li Tai is probably trying every possible way to find out his true situation, so as to find an opportunity to break his leg again.

But unfortunately, this is the Wude Hall.

Even Li Chengqian couldn't reach here, let alone Li Tai.

He just needs to quietly recover from his injuries. When the time comes, Li Tai will have to bow his head in front of him even if he doesn't want to.

Otherwise, don't blame him for showing off his authority as the eldest brother.

There was another creaking sound of footsteps. Li Chengqian turned sideways and saw that it was Zhangsun Wuji who walked in. "Uncle!"

"Lie down!" Changsun Wuji sat down on the bed, looked at Li Chengqian and said, "The Crown Prince has heard what Master Sun said just now. Take good care of your injuries and don't worry about what's happening outside."

"Nephew understands." Li Chengqian nodded.

"My uncle will be going to Luoyang with His Majesty in three days. If there is anything you need me to do, just tell me." Changsun Wuji looked at Li Chengqian gently.

Li Chengqian pondered for a moment, then said with some concern, "Uncle, while my nephew is recuperating, could you please let Changle visit the Eastern Palace more often? I'm a little worried about the Crown Princess and the children."

"What are you imagining?" Zhang Sun Wuji patted Li Chengqian's shoulder unhappily, but he still nodded and said, "Uncle will let the princess enter the palace. You don't have to worry about the East Palace. Nothing will happen."

"Thank you, uncle." Li Chengqian finally felt completely relieved.

Princess Changle Li Lizhi was Li Chengqian's eldest sister from the same father and mother. She married Changsun Chong, the son of Changsun Wuji.

Her position in the palace was second only to Crown Princess Su Shu.

Even the other concubines in the palace did not have as high a status in the emperor's heart as hers.

After all, she was not only the emperor's eldest daughter, but also Zhangsun Wuji's daughter-in-law.

(End of this chapter)