The Great Tang Dynasty: Heavenly Official Bestows Blessings, Starting with a Little Rhinoceros Offer

Chapter 74 Li Shimin Riding a Celestial Donkey, Stunning Changsun Wuji

As for Li Shimin, he heard that the divine lord wanted to give him this specially consecrated immortal donkey.

He was completely stunned, and then a surge of joy welled up inside him.

All imperial restraint and composure were thrown to the winds.

I was so excited and moved that my voice was trembling.

Pointing to himself, he asked incredulously.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, is this truly intended as a gift to the people of the world?"

"Li Shimin was involved too?"

Jiang Lin nodded, his expression unchanged.

"nature."

"This can also be considered a gift for a visit, and it can also be used as a means of transportation."

"Although this donkey is made of paper, it is already sentient and can travel a thousand miles a day without any problem."

As soon as he finished speaking, the paper donkey seemed to understand him perfectly.

It took off running, clattering along, until it reached Li Shimin's side.

The movements were light and the landing was silent.

After that, he surprisingly bent his front leg very respectfully and slowly squatted down.

Li Shimin quickly understood what the other party meant, and he looked at the paper donkey with great affection in his eyes.

"Are you... inviting me to sit down?"

The paper donkey nodded, its big ears flapped twice, and it brayed again.

"Ang Yi!"

That lively expression seemed to be saying:

Yeah, yeah, come on up, I'm pretty steady!

Upon seeing this, Li Shimin could no longer contain his excitement.

"Excellent! What a magnificent celestial donkey!"

He then lifted the hem of the dragon robe and straddled it with great excitement.

The paper donkey had a broad, flat back, making it much more comfortable to sit on than on a horse.

It has a perfect balance of softness and firmness, and carries a faint scent of paper.

After that, the paper donkey felt that its master was settled.

It then steadily stood up and was actually able to carry Li Shimin's robust body.

And it looks effortless and effortless.

Li Shimin felt his body lighten and his field of vision instantly rise.

"Walk!"

The paper donkey moved at the command and began to move throughout the palace.

It started with a slow walk, followed by a jog.

Finally, it seemed to move with incredible speed, as fast as a white lightning bolt.

Even more amazingly, Li Shimin, sitting on it, felt no jolt whatsoever; it was as smooth as if he were sitting on a dragon throne.

Feeling the speed of the flying donkey, the wind whistled past my ears.

Li Shimin burst into laughter, his laughter incredibly hearty.

"Hahaha! Truly worthy of being called a celestial donkey!"

"This is much better than riding a horse!"

"Compared to this immortal donkey, my prized Ferghana horses are utterly useless!"

It can be said that it far surpasses horses in both comfort and speed.

And this is still indoors. If we were outside in the vast open world, who knows how fast we could run!

Li Shimin rode a paper donkey, circling around in the Lizheng Hall.

He was having a blast, just like a big kid who got a new toy.

Empress Zhangsun and her two daughters watched from the side, their faces full of smiles.

However, just as the paper donkey was carrying Li Shimin around the entire palace...

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from the entrance outside.

Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man appeared.

The other person had a solemn expression, with a hint of anxiety between their brows.

He was Li Shimin's trusted and loyal minister, and also Empress Zhangsun's elder brother—Zhangsun Wuji.

This trusted minister of the Zhenguan era was originally standing at the door with a worried expression.

I have something on my mind, so I came here specifically to ask for your help.

Just as he arrived at the door, he saw Li Shimin riding a white paper donkey, galloping past him with a whoosh.

Changsun Wuji was completely petrified, even thinking he was seeing things.

He quickly rubbed his eyes and looked again.

The person riding the paper donkey at breakneck speed was none other than Li Shimin.

Changsun Wuji's mouth dropped open, and he couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty?"

"What are you... doing?"

Li Shimin was initially riding the paper donkey with great joy, like a big child who had just received a toy.

It was only when he suddenly heard that familiar voice that he was pulled back from his blissful state.

After sensing Li Shimin's thoughts, the paper donkey gradually stopped and finally stopped in front of Changsun Wuji.

Li Shimin recalled his own carefree behavior just now, all of which was due to his minister.

It was his brother-in-law, Changsun Wuji, who witnessed it firsthand, and he was immediately embarrassed.

The two looked at each other, but neither spoke for a long time.

Fortunately, Empress Zhangsun came over at this moment and took the initiative to break the silence.

She moved gracefully between the two men.

With a gentle smile on her face, she spoke softly, breaking the silence.

"Brother, what brings you here so suddenly today?"

The soft voice instantly dispelled the awkwardness.

Since this is a private occasion, Empress Zhangsun's title doesn't need to be so formal.

After all, the two are siblings who grew up together and supported each other since childhood.

Upon hearing his sister's voice, Changsun Wuji finally came to his senses.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart, and first nodded to his younger sister.

"Your Majesty the Empress!"

However, Changsun Wuji, known for his cautious nature, did not forget etiquette at this moment.

Even in private, including in front of his own sister, he maintained a respectful demeanor.

This was Changsun Wuji's way of survival, and also his reverence for imperial power.

Only after hearing his wife's conversation with the other man's brother did Li Shimin, who was sitting on the donkey's back, come to his senses.

He coughed twice, trying to cover up his embarrassment.

Then, with a thought in Li Shimin's mind...

The paper donkey seemed to be able to read his mind.

Immediately bend your front leg, the movement is gentle and steady.

It automatically lay down, lowering its body height to the minimum.

This allowed Li Shimin to get off it very easily.

The entire process was smooth and seamless, without the slightest bump.

Li Shimin was overjoyed at this.

Subconsciously, I marveled at the wonder of the magical donkey.

As Li Shimin landed, Changsun Wuji's gaze followed.

His attention immediately returned to the paper donkey.

I was far away just now, and it was only a fleeting glimpse; I only thought it was a white shadow.

Now you can experience it up close, just a few steps away.

The impact of this bizarre paper donkey on him was incredibly direct.

He stared wide-eyed, scrutinizing the creature intently.

No matter how you look at it, the material is clearly just ordinary paper cutting.

You can even see the texture and creases of the paper on it.

However, it has the demeanor of a real donkey.

Its ears are twitching, and its tail is swishing gently.

Even its eyes were darting around, revealing a cleverness.

Changsun Wuji spoke haltingly, his voice trembling slightly.

"Your Majesty, isn't this...isn't this a paper donkey?"

"Why...why can you ride it at such speed?"

A series of questions reflected his current state of confusion.

However, he hadn't yet received a response from Li Shimin regarding his question.

The paper donkey that had been enlightened seemed to understand what Changsun Wuji was talking about.

He actually turned his head and looked at him.

Then, he nodded to Changsun Wuji first.

That was how he greeted her, just like a normal person would, even with a touch of politeness.