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

Qin Ying wanted to throw Songtsen Gampo like he had thrown Changsun Chong, but he was wrong; Songtsen Gampo was agile.

Qin Ying wanted to catch him, but she couldn't catch him at all.

Qin Ying lunged forward and grabbed Songtsen Gampo's waist with both hands.

Qin Ying felt a surge of secret joy, thinking that she could finally bring Songtsen Gampo down.

With a sudden burst of strength, he lifted Songtsen Gampo up and threw him forward with all his might.

Qin Ying originally thought that Songtsen Gampo would have no choice but to kneel down in this way.

However, Songtsen Gampo's body spun 720 degrees in the air.

Then, with a push from his waist, he landed steadily on the ground, feet down and head up.

A burst of enthusiastic applause erupted in the hall.

Qin Ying's eyes widened when she saw this: "Wow, you can't even fall like that? Try again!"

Princess Wencheng was also worried for Songtsen Gampo, thinking that if he fell, he would fail the martial arts test.

So what about our marriage?

Then Zan Gampo walked steadily in front of Qin Ying, stretched out his arms, and put them on Qin Ying's shoulders.

Because Songtsen Gampo attacked so quickly, Qin Ying was unable to dodge.

Qin Ying also placed her hands on Songtsen Gampo's shoulders.

The two people were hunched over, their faces down.

Songtsen Gampo's head rested against Qin Ying's left shoulder.

Qin Ying also rested her head on Songtsen Gampo's left shoulder.

This is a standard wrestling move.

Songtsen Gampo thought to himself that Qin Ying was indeed as strong as an ox and had considerable strength.

If you try to fight him with brute force alone, you probably won't gain the upper hand.

Having considered this, Songtsen Gampo changed his approach.

He moved swiftly, turning around so that his back was to Qin Ying.

He grabbed Qin Ying's left arm with both hands and pulled her forward.

He put Qin Ying's left arm over his left shoulder.

Qin Ying was also caught off guard, because Songtsen Gampo's actions were too fast, giving him no chance to react.

Songtsen's cadre strained with both arms and his left shoulder.

With a loud "bang," Qin Ying was thrown from behind to the front, landing on her back.

Good guy!

Qin Ying, that big guy, almost smashed a hole in the ground.

Seeing that things were going badly, Li Chengan quickly went up to the stage, pulled Qin Ying up from the ground, and asked, "What do you think?"

Qin Ying covered her buttocks with her hands: "I feel like my buttocks have been smashed into eight pieces."

Li Chengan chuckled: "You were careless. If you had paid a little more attention, this wouldn't have happened."

"You don't understand, Songtsen Gampo's path is too slippery, you can't get a hold of him!"

Upon hearing this, Li Chenggan thought to himself, "Nonsense, do you think they'd just stand there and let you fall?"

"Okay, you can go and rest now!"

Li Chenggan said to Songtsen Gampo, "Well done, your wrestling skills are truly impressive!"

"No," Songtsen Gampo bowed, "Qin Ying is quite formidable; I only won by sheer luck."

Empress Zhangsun, after reviewing the documents, announced: "Songtsen Gampo has won!"

After Songtsen Gampo won two consecutive rounds, Li Shimin became a little anxious, thinking, "Among all the civil and military officials in our Tang Dynasty, is there no one who can be a match for Songtsen Gampo?"

Doesn't that mean we have no talent in our main hall?

Thinking of this, Li Shimin said to Li Chengan, "Would you be willing to have a contest with Songtsen Gampo?"

Upon hearing this, Empress Zhangsun was not very supportive of Li Shimin's suggestion.

She thought to herself, "If you do this, aren't you putting Li Chenggan and Songtsen Gampo at odds?"

At the same time, it also puts Li Chengqian in a dangerous situation. What if Li Chengqian loses?

This will affect Li Chengqian's status as crown prince.

However, since Li Shimin had already spoken, Empress Zhangsun could not say anything more.

Li Chenggan thought to himself, "It seems that my father wants me to make a good impression on everyone."

Originally, Li Chenggan did not intend to wrestle with Songtsen Gampo.

However, on the one hand, the Emperor spoke;

On the other hand, he also felt it necessary to suppress Songtsen Gampo, otherwise Songtsen Gampo would become arrogant and look down on the Tang Dynasty.

"Your subject obeys!"

Li Chengan agreed, then took off his long coat and handed it to Su Wan.

Su Wan could tell that Songtsen Gampo wasn't one to fight, and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, are you confident?"

In truth, Li Chengan was not entirely confident either, because even Qin Ying, who was so brave, was no match for Songtsen Gampo, so it was hard for him to say.

However, he thought this in his heart but didn't say it aloud: "You don't need to worry."

Then, Li Chenggan stepped forward and walked up to Songtsen Gampo.

Songtsen Gampo also knew that Li Chenggan was skilled in both literature and martial arts. He had heard that Li Chenggan had once defeated a unicorn and a brown bear in the Japanese kingdom.

Could this be true?

Therefore, Songtsen Gampo was extremely cautious.

The two bowed to each other again.

Because in their hearts, they both considered each other their best friend.

Li Chenggan warned Songtsen Gampo: "You'd better be careful!"

"Your Highness, please make your move!"

So the two of them hugged each other and started wrestling.

This wrestling match is of extraordinary significance.

For Songtsen cadres

First, he had to pass the exam to have a chance to win Princess Wencheng's heart;

Secondly, he represents not only himself, but also Tibet.

If he could defeat Li Chenggan, then Li Shimin would definitely look at him differently, and the Tang people would not dare to underestimate the Tibetans.

For Li Chenggan, this match was also of great significance.

Extraordinary.

Li Shimin was a military emperor, and naturally hoped that his crown prince would be like him, skilled in both literature and martial arts, able to conquer the world on horseback and govern it on foot.

Therefore, Li Shimin had very strict requirements for the crown prince.

Li Chenggan also knew that recently, his father, the emperor, was not very satisfied with his performance.

Therefore, Li Chengqian needed to make a good impression on his father, the emperor.

Furthermore, he represents not only himself, but the entire Tang Dynasty.

To make Songtsen Gampo submit to the Tang Dynasty, it would be necessary to suppress him.

Songtsen Gampo must have been resentful.

Therefore, although they spoke very politely, when they started fighting, neither of them would give in.

This match is a matter of personal honor and national interest.

In the blink of an eye, twenty rounds had passed, and the outcome remained undecided.

While fighting Songtsen Gampo, Li Chengan thought to himself, "Songtsen Gampo truly lives up to his reputation."

No wonder he has such high prestige in Tibet; he has real skills and his reputation is not undeserved.

Songtsen Gampo's wrestling techniques, in particular, were very unique and skillful.

I've never seen his wrestling techniques before, and if I'm not careful, I'll fall into his trap.

Songtsen Gampo secretly admired him.

Previously, when he heard that Li Chengan had defeated the unicorn and the brown bear, he was a little skeptical, but today it seems that it is all true.

Li Chenggan is excellent in both strength and wrestling skills.

Even in Tibet, it's rare to find a wrestling master like Li Chenggan.

In fact, Li Chenggan had not received any specialized training.

Back in the Western Regions, Ashina She'er was particularly fond of wrestling, and sometimes he would spar with him.

Ashina She'er was an Eastern Turk; his ancestor was Qimin Khan, and his father was Chuluo Khan.

By the age of eleven, he had already grown tall and strong, and was the bravest man in the army.

He originally had the opportunity to inherit the Khanate.

However, he was unwilling to compete with his uncle Jieli for the Khanate, nor was he willing to confront the Tang Dynasty. On the contrary, Ashina She'er was extremely loyal to the Tang Dynasty.

Su Wan was worried about Li Chenggan.

Because he had already realized that Songtsen Gampo was no ordinary person.

This can be considered the first formidable enemy Li Chenggan encountered.

This is a sensitive time, and Li Chenggan can't afford to lose now.

For some reason, Su Wan always felt that Li Chengqian's father favored Li Tai.

Although Li Tai was not the crown prince, the treatment and status he enjoyed were no less than those of Li Chenggan. Moreover, Li Tai ruled over more than twenty prefectures and held real power.

If Li Chenggan loses this round, his father will definitely have a bad opinion of him.

Princess Wencheng felt conflicted after reading this.

Because Li Chengan had a good relationship with her siblings, she naturally didn't want him to lose the match.

However, Empress Zhangsun said that Songtsen Gampo could not afford to be defeated.

If she fails the martial arts exam, her marriage to Songtsen Gampo might fall through. What would she do then?

Su Wan sat next to Princess Wencheng. Observing her expression, she noticed that Princess Wencheng's two fists were clenched tightly together, and she looked very nervous.

Su Wan looked at her and smiled, "Princess, are you afraid that Songtsen Gampo will be defeated?"

Princess Wencheng blushed upon hearing this: "No, I hope they both win!"

Su Wan smiled slightly: "You don't need to worry, I think they'll both be fine."

At that moment, the center of the hall had changed.

Songtsen Gampo was getting anxious as he couldn't get Li Chenggan to the ground.

So he used the same move as before, grabbing Li Chengqian's left arm with both hands, just like he had thrown Qin Ying.

Then, he quickly turned around, his back to Li Chenggan.

He hoisted Li Chengqian's left arm onto his own left shoulder and then threw it forward with all his might.

It must be said that this move is incredibly ruthless, and most people would find it difficult to avoid.

Unexpectedly, just as Songtsen Gampo threw Li Chengqian out,

Li Chengqian's left arm was held by Songtsen Gampo.

However, his right hand tightly embraced Songtsen Gampo's neck.

Songtsen's cadre threw it with such force, but Li Chenggan used a technique of using minimal force to deflect a great weight.

make use of strength,

When Li Chengqian's body was thrown forward, he did not fall, but landed steadily.

At the same time, because Songtsen Gampo exerted too much force, Li Chenggan grabbed his neck, causing him to stumble forward a few steps.

The more force Songtsen Gampo exerted, the greater the force on himself became, and he was about to fall.

If Li Chenggan exerts a little force with his arms and uses his legs for assistance,

Songtsen Gampo will definitely be defeated.

However, Li Chengqian did not do that. Instead, he helped Songtsen's cadres to their feet and then stepped outside the circle.

"Father, Mother, your son has already fought Songtsen Gampo for dozens of rounds, and neither side has gained the upper hand."

Empress Zhangsun glanced at Li Shimin,

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

Empress Zhangsun then announced: "This round is a draw between the two of you."

The court officials were abuzz with discussion, as some generals clearly understood that Li Chengqian had won.

Su Wan breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the result, because it was already a very good outcome.

Songtsen Gampo was filled with shame, because he knew in his heart that Li Chenggan had saved face for him.

Li Chenggan had a real chance to beat me just now.

Songtsen Gampo was extremely grateful to Li Chenggan.

Empress Zhangsun smiled and said, "Songtsen Gampo, you have won two and drawn one in the martial arts test, so you have passed."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Empress!"

Empress Zhangsun said, "Let's go see those foals now."

So the group went to the stables behind the main hall.

Songtsen's officials released all the foals, letting them return to the pen where the mares were fed. The foals were starving, having gone without food or water for so long.

Each went to find their own mother.

Then it becomes very clear which mare and which foal are a mother and child.

Upon seeing this, everyone suddenly realized that Songtsen Gampo was using the foals' hunger to find their mothers.

Empress Zhangsun announced: "Songtsen Gampo has passed the written examination."

Songtsen Gampo was overjoyed and asked, "Your Majesty, may I ask whether the marriage between my son and Princess Wencheng can be arranged?"

Empress Zhangsun asked Princess Wencheng, "Are you willing to marry Songtsen Gampo?"

Princess Wencheng blushed deeply, but left the decision to her father and empress.

Empress Zhangsun, seeing that Princess Wencheng had no objections, discussed it with Li Shimin and decided that Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng would hold an engagement ceremony three days later.

The news quickly spread throughout Chang'an.

night.

The Eastern Palace.

A light autumn rain fell over the entire city of Chang'an.

Su Wan nestled in Li Chengqian's arms.

As the saying goes, one autumn rain brings a chill.

Su Wan felt a chill as she wore a thin layer of cicada-wing clothing.

Her breasts were full and white, cascading down as if they could barely be contained, and a deep cleavage meandered down, faintly visible beneath her sheer clothes.

Su Wan nestled in Li Chengqian's arms.

Li Chengan put his arm around her waist.

Su Wan has a curvaceous figure with a slender waist, like a willow branch, which can be easily grasped in one hand.

Su Wan's body trembled slightly, and she murmured softly, "Your Highness, do you love me?"

Li Chengan kissed her on the cheek: "Is that even a question?"

"But I've recently discovered that several girls seem to have feelings for you, including Qu Zhili from Gaochang, Jiebina from Yanqi, Yaoshi Huizi from the Japanese Kingdom, and Buyeo Pungmi from Baekje. Tell me, is there anything between you and them?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengan frowned: "There's nothing between me and them, I'm completely innocent."

"No?

Qu Zhili and Fuyu Fengmei have both come all the way to Chang'an, and you still say there's nothing between you and them?

And what about Yakushi Keiko? Last time, when we were in the Japanese kingdom, he risked his life to save you. Why was that?

If your relationship is innocent, would she have needed to fight so desperately?