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

Garzan Nyedobu looked down and saw that Li Chenggan was holding a sachet.

The sachet was given to him by Su Wan, and it emitted a special fragrance.

Li Chengan introduced the sachet to everyone: "This sachet has a special scent because I have carried it with me for a long time, so I can still smell it."

At this moment, Qu Zhili walked up to Li Chengqian, snatched the rope, and immediately put it around Garzan Niedobu's neck.

On the one hand, Garzan Nyedob had just been injured.

On the other hand, due to the suddenness of the incident, Garzan Niedob was caught off guard and was caught red-handed, being strangled by Qu Zhili until he could hardly breathe.

Immediately afterwards, she stepped forward and kicked Garzan Niedob into the large box, then closed the two doors of the box.

Qu Zhili was still not satisfied and swung her sword to stab the wooden box.

If she had stabbed him, Garzan Nyedob would have been riddled with holes and would have surely died.

Li Chengan quickly pulled her back: "Princess, please don't do this."

"I'm going to kill him!" Qu Zhili was still furious.

Li Chengan knew that the reason Galtsen Nyedobu was so arrogant was because he was a favorite of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Bhrikuti.

He made outstanding contributions to Tibet.

Qu Zhili, still furious, pointed at Princess Chizun and asked, "Princess Chizun, what exactly did Li Chengqian do to offend you that you would scheme so hard to kill him?"

What are you doing here, performing sword dances for entertainment and making people disappear? Do you think everyone else is stupid and can't see through it?

Princess Chizun usually appears elegant and composed.

At this moment, her face turned pale with fright, and she retreated backward, after all, she was a woman who did not know martial arts.

Qu Zhili, on the other hand, is like a fierce tiger that has come down from the mountain; who wouldn't be afraid of her?

Li Chengan pulled Qu Zhili to his side and asked her to sit down.

Then, he sent Fuyu Fengmei to invite Lu Zhaolin over.

Li Chengqian personally opened the large box and pulled Garzan Niedob out of it.

Garzan Nyedobu clutched his wound, wincing in pain, beads of sweat the size of soybeans dripping from his forehead: "Ouch, it hurts so much!"

Lu Zhaolin opened his small medicine box, took out a small pair of scissors, a small knife, and a small hook. First, he took some medicinal wine to clean the wound, and then bandaged it. Surprisingly, it worked quite well.

After Lu Zhaolin finished bandaging him, Garzan Niedobu felt less pain.

Songtsen Gampo frowned upon seeing this.

At this moment, he realized that all of this was a carefully orchestrated scheme by Princess Chizun.

Princess Bhrikuti had not consulted with Songtsen Gampo beforehand.

Songtsen Gampo was furious because, from his perspective, he had absolutely no intention of harming Li Chengqian. Whether Li Chengqian was the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty or a criminal being hunted down by Li Shimin, he treated him the same.

Songtsen Gampo was not a short-sighted person.

He respected Li Chengqian's abilities and character.

Besides, the ups and downs of officialdom are very normal. Today you're a high-ranking official, tomorrow you're a prisoner, or the day after you're reinstated. He's become accustomed to these things.

Moreover, in Songtsen Gampo's view, even if Li Chengqian was not the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, he still possessed enormous power.

At the very least, Murong Shun of Tuyuhun, Tuoba Chici of Dangxiang, King Yamabe of Wa, and Kim Deokman of Silla were all willing to pledge allegiance to Li Chenggan.

What kind of energy is this?

Li Chengan is not in the same league as Yang Yong and Li Jiancheng back then.

Songtsen Gampo looked at Princess Bhrikuti and asked, "Princess, was it all your doing that the person who performed the sword dance and turned the box into a living person?"

Princess Bhrikuti, seeing that Songtsen Gampo seemed about to get angry, quickly denied it: "No, no, Your Majesty, you misunderstand, these things have nothing to do with me."

Songtsen Gampo then asked Weyize and Galtsen Nyedobu, "Tell me, did Princess Bhrikuti teach you to do this?"

"That's not the case; we did it ourselves."

Moreover, Wei Yize emphasized: "I was just practicing swordplay and had no intention of assassinating Li Chengqian. Princess Gaochang was overthinking it."

Princess Gaochang pointed at her: "You won't admit it, but you still dare to argue?"

Li Chengan felt that he had just arrived in Tibet when Qu Zhili, who was pregnant, almost went into miscarriage. Fortunately, Lu Zhaolin was a skilled doctor and cured Qu Zhili.

In three days, Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng will be getting married. There's really no need to cause any conflict between them.

That would be very disadvantageous for Princess Wencheng in the future.

It seems that this Princess Chizun is not simple. The fact that these civil and military officials are willing to pledge their loyalty to her shows that she herself has strength and means.

Li Chengan smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, Princess Chizun, everyone, it is fate that we are gathered here today, isn't it?"

As the saying goes, "No fight, no friendship."

This time, I came here and met Wei Yize and Garzan Niedobu for the first time. They showed me the swordsmanship and magic tricks of the Tubo people, which were truly unique and rarely seen in our Tang Dynasty. It broadened my horizons.

I am deeply honored.

Because Qu Zhili is too young and impulsive, and unaware of the situation, she accidentally injured Garzan Nieduobu. We are truly sorry, and all medical expenses will be borne by us.

Songtsen Gampo, upon hearing this, did not want to escalate the matter. After all, Wei Yize and Garzan Nyedobu were both his valiant generals and meritorious officials. Could he possibly punish them?

Since Li Chengan had brought the conversation back, he went along with it.

Songtsen Gampo laughed and asked Garzan Nyedobu, "How are your injuries?"

Garzan Niedob endured the pain and said, "Your Majesty, it's just a minor injury. I'm fine."

"Good, it's good that you're alright! You and Wei Yize can go and rest."

"promise!"

Wei Yize and Garzan Niedobu agreed and turned to leave.

"Your Highness, Princess Baekje, let's continue drinking together," Songtsen Gampo said, raising his wine cup once more. Because Qu Zhili was pregnant, she could not drink alcohol.

Songtsen Gampo and Li Chenggan drank until late at night before finally stopping.

Li Chengqian's official residence.

Although Li Chengqian had a good alcohol tolerance, he was starting to feel a little dizzy from drinking like this.

Li Chengan was lying on the couch, seemingly asleep, when suddenly a gentle hand stroked his face.

Li Chenggan felt as if he were in a dream.

"Your Highness, the hot water has been prepared. Let me give you a bath."

Li Chengan recognized the voice and quickly opened his sleepy eyes, vaguely seeing a half-naked woman standing in front of him.

The woman was only bound at the chest with a pink ribbon, her entire back exposed, her skin as white as snow.

Her breasts were full and white, as if they were about to burst through the ribbon. Her waist was as slender as a willow, her abdomen was flat, her round buttocks were large and perky, and her long, slender legs were flawless and white, making people's hearts flutter.

Upon closer inspection, Li Chengan realized that the woman was none other than Jiebina.

Li Chenggan had no idea when Jiebina had arrived at his inn, and why she was dressed so provocatively.

Li Chengan also drank a couple more cups, and his heart was pounding.

He sat up and touched his forehead with his hand.

Jiebina swayed her waist, a healthy kind of beauty, and walked up to Li Chengqian, wrapping her arms around his head to her chest.

Li Chenggan could feel Jiebina's passionate heartbeat.

Due to excessive excitement, Jiebina's breathing became rapid.

Her sweaty chest rose and fell with her breath.

She took Li Chengqian's hand and then tucked it into the ribbon on her chest.

Li Chenggan felt that her skin was hot and smooth.

Jiebina let out a soft moan, her body trembling slightly.

"Jiebina, when did you arrive?" Li Chenggan quickly pulled his hand back and moved aside.

Jiebina smiled: "Your Highness, I've been here for a while now, and you were sleeping soundly without noticing me."

"What are you trying to do?"

Jiebina laughed and said, "Your Highness, please take off your clothes. I'll take a bath with you."

Although Li Chengan had drunk a lot of alcohol, he was still quite lucid.

He quickly waved his hand: "Men and women should not touch each other; this is unacceptable."

"Why not? I've heard that the reason Qu Zhili is able to win your favor is because she is very enthusiastic and proactive. In your Central Plains dialect, it's called being close to the water tower and getting the moon first."

But I've always been a bit reserved.

I clearly like you, but you're pushing me towards Qin Ying. I want to ask you, what is the relationship between me and him?

"From now on, could you please stop playing matchmaker?"

Li Chengan was also embarrassed after hearing this, and said, "I know you are a good girl, but there is absolutely no possibility between us."

"Why?" Jiebina asked, her eyes wide.

"Firstly, I am currently a criminal, and the imperial court is hunting me down. If you follow me, you will only be implicated."

"I don't care about that, and I'm not afraid of being implicated."

"You don't care, but I do. Besides, you know I already have Su Wan, how could I possibly have another woman?"

"So, what's going on between you and Qu Zhili?" Jiebina still wouldn't give up.

Li Chengan patiently explained to her, "You should have heard about what happened between me and Qu Zhili. It was indeed a misunderstanding."

"Misunderstand?

"You two already have children, and now you're saying it's a misunderstanding? Does that mean the child in Qu Zhili's belly isn't yours?" Jie Bina retorted.

Li Chengan thought to himself, "The more I explain, the more confusing it becomes," and said, "That child is naturally mine, but at the time I was poisoned by the Blue Brahma woman and was not in my right mind."

"I mistook Qu Zhili for Su Wan, which is why such a ridiculous thing happened."

"I heard that Buyeo Pungjang of Baekje was also poisoned by this poison. He didn't have sex with other women, and he was fine, wasn't he?"

"Why did you have to sleep with Qu Zhili?" Jie Bina felt incredibly jealous.

"Uh—." Li Chenggan didn't know how to answer her.

"I don't want to hear these reasons, I only care about the results. All I know is that you two are very much in love now, and you have a child. Why don't you just give her a proper status? I understand," Jiebina said, pausing for a moment. "Do you think that because they are princesses, and my father is not the king of Yanqi, but just a prince of Yanqi, you think I am not good enough for you?"

Li Chengan quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, you misunderstood. I've already made myself very clear."

I am now a guilty man, what right do I have to criticize others?

"Any woman is good enough for me."

"Is that really what you think?" Jiebina grasped Li Chengqian's hand again, mustering her courage to say, "Your Highness, please don't say any more."

I'll help you bathe, and then tonight, I'll stay here and we'll get down to business.

"How can that be?" Li Chenggan pulled his hand back. "You go first, I'll wash myself in a bit."

"Let me serve you."

"No!"

When Jiebina saw Li Chenggan's resolute attitude, she burst into tears: "I understand now. Is it because my fourth uncle, Long Xian, attempted to assassinate you in Dunhuang on the way, that you're blaming me?"

Do you think I lured him here?

Li Chengan quickly waved his hand: "Jiebina, you're overthinking it. I've never thought that way."

"Long Xian is indeed your fourth uncle, but I know you and he have completely different ideas."

"Your Highness, is that really what you think?" Jiebina's face was streaked with tears, and her tearful appearance was so beautiful that it made one's heart flutter.

Li Chengan nodded: "Please believe me, I trust you completely. Otherwise, I wouldn't have sent you to find Ashina She'er."

Jiebina wiped away her tears, her nostrils twitching: "Your Highness, I have no other desires in this life. To be honest, now that I've come out, I don't want to go back to Yanqi. When I see them thinking about fighting for power and killing each other all day long, I get so annoyed. Is it true that people live for those so-called territories, cities, money, power and status?"

Is there no such thing as family or romantic love?

I don't think so.

I think the most important thing for a woman is to be able to stay with the man she loves forever.

Watching the sunrise and sunset together, growing old together—that's true happiness.

As Jiebina finished speaking, she threw herself into Li Chengqian's arms again.

After hearing what Jiebina said, Li Chenggan thought to himself that this girl was still very naive.

In the past, he might have thought the same way.

But after experiencing so much, his thinking has changed.

He discovered that humans are the most complex animals, and human desires are endless. Perhaps only when a person is on their deathbed will they understand what is truly worth having and cherishing in life.

There are many things in a person's life that are more important than striving for fame and fortune.

Li Chenggan and Jiebina are talking.

Qu Zhili walked in from outside.

Seeing that Jiebina was half-naked, with only a ribbon tied around her chest, and nestled in Li Chengqian's arms, her eyes reddened, and she sneered: "Are you that hot? Wearing so little, aren't you afraid of getting cold?"

"I—," Jiebina blushed and quickly picked up her clothes to put them on. "Princess, you're still awake."

Qu Zhili looked Jie Bina up and down and asked, "It's so late, what kind of behavior is it for the two of you to be hugging and cuddling like this?"

What are you doing in the room?

"I...I plan to help him take a bath." Jiebina stammered because she was nervous.

"What? You helped him take a bath? What's your relationship with him?"

To say that Qu Zhili isn't jealous at all is nonsense. No matter what, she's now pregnant with Li Chengqian's child, so they're family now.