Tang Dynasty: Starting at Xuanwu Gate, this prince is better off not being one.

"Could this be the deepest part of the Qinling Mountains?!"

After calculating for a moment, Li Yu suddenly got up from the ground in a fit of emotion, pointing at the sky and cursing.

This loud shout made Li Chengqian stop in his tracks.

I was too tired to pay much attention just now.

Looking at Li Yu now, who is jumping up and down cursing God for his terrible start, is this still my cousin who has been mentally challenged ever since he was found?

"Li Yu, what's wrong with you...?"

Not only Li Chengqian, but also the green-clad man beside Li Yu stared blankly at his young master.

Seemingly tired of cursing, Li Yu slumped back to the ground.

"Me? What happened to me?"

After saying it, Li Yu realized that he was actually a fool.

The idea of ​​time travel was still too shocking, so he quickly tried to explain: "I don't know either. Maybe my previous injury accidentally cured my headache..."

Upon hearing Li Yu mention this matter, Li Chengqian had no time to think about Li Yu's sudden intelligence, and a deep sense of guilt arose in his heart.

Li Yu keenly noticed his expression, went to Li Chengqian's side, patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's alright, in the end, this can be considered a blessing in disguise."

Upon hearing Li Yu's words, Li Chengqian's mood instantly brightened, and he bowed to Li Yu in gratitude.

Li Yu returned the greeting in a proper manner, but inwardly he felt relieved.

Historical records state that when Li Chengqian was young, the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor Li Gang could only enter the palace by sedan chair due to a foot ailment. Therefore, Li Chengqian personally led his teacher into the hall, bowed respectfully, and humbly asked him for advice, showing the utmost respect.

Li Chengqian is still a respectful and virtuous young man.

But under Emperor Taizong's strict upbringing, he doesn't know if he will become the same perverted man in history who murdered and had a penchant for child molestation.

In short, we can't let him feel any guilt towards us.

When someone feels guilty towards another person and is unable to make amends, over time, the thought of wishing that person would disappear will arise, especially for a clever and capable madman...

"Little Fish, what exactly happened to you before your Third Uncle found you?"

Eight-year-old Li Tai is in a period of curiosity about everything.

"Snapped!"

As they got closer, Li Yu raised his hand and slapped Li Tai on the back of the head. "Why are you so curious? Don't you even look where we are?"

After getting to know them, Li Yu felt no qualms about hitting those kids who weren't yet princes.

Li Tai was somewhat embarrassed and angry after being beaten, but after glancing at Li Yu, who was a head taller than him, and then at his older brother's indifferent expression, he reluctantly shut his mouth.

.........

"Gurgle~"

Half a cake was far from enough to satisfy his hunger, and Li Tai's stomach began to rumble.

The others were also extremely weak at this time.

As dusk approached, after checking Li Yu's injuries and finding that he was not seriously hurt, the group confirmed their general direction and headed towards Chang'an.

"So who exactly poisoned these members of the Qin King's faction?"

On the way, Li Yu finally voiced his doubts.

Whether it's a dream or a fictional world, since you can't wake up or go back, you might as well think about how to live comfortably.

Having accepted the fact that he had transmigrated, and adhering to the principle of "since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it," Li Yu's will to survive was extremely strong at this moment.

No matter what happens in the future, I must first get to Chang'an safely.

Hearing Li Yu's question, Li Chengqian shook his head. "I don't know."

"The scene was too chaotic at the time, and my father and uncles were at the very back of the procession, about five miles away from my grandfather and eldest uncle."

"There were fewer than ten thieves, all kinds of people, and they always attacked by surprise, so it was hard to find any clues."

"but."

At this point, Li Chengqian changed the subject, "I still have some suspicions that it was my eldest uncle and fourth uncle..."

Li Yu nodded.

Li Chengqian's conjecture was not unfounded. It contained a part of the world's memories, and according to history, Li Er's enemies, apart from the current major separatist forces and foreign states, were only the current crown prince and Prince Qi Yuanji.

Within the Great Zhou territory, besides the Crown Prince and the Prince of Qi, there are probably no other people capable of infiltrating the royal ancestral worship procession.

However, given their current situation, even if they knew who the instigator was, it wouldn't help.

Looking at the crisscrossing brambles and the road ahead blocked by trees, Li Yu sighed deeply...

.........

Humans are terrifying creatures. Once they are freed from the constraints of morality, propriety, and a sense of shame, they become even more beastly than beasts.

For example, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period 300 years later.

At this moment, Li Yu also wanted to abandon propriety, morality, and shame, and become a wild beast in this deep mountain forest.

After being physically injured and experiencing emotional highs and lows, he was now as exhausted as a dog.

In the depths of the Qinling Mountains, at the tail end of winter, finding something to eat is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

"We can't go any further..."

The youngest, Li Tai, was already starving and freezing, and lay on the ground, refusing to take another step forward.

"No! We need to find a water source before we can rest," Li Yu said, shaking his head in disapproval.

Water is the most essential natural condition for human survival.

This applies not only to humans, but also to other living beings.

Therefore, in places with water, their chances of obtaining food will greatly increase.

"This is such a vast forest, and it's so cold! Where are we going to find water?!" Li Tai cried out in anguish.

"It'll be there soon, just a little further on."

Looking up at the two towering mountains ahead, Li Yu couldn't believe that such a terrain with two mountains and a valley wouldn't have a stream...

Although the weather in February was still cold, thankfully there were no dense leaves or green plants to block the view.

The four men endured hunger and trekked for nearly an hour. Finally, just as Li Yu had predicted, in the distance, they could see only a silver stream flowing gently between the two mountains.

The sound of flowing water brought tears to Li Yu's eyes, as did the other three.

With a sudden sense of relief, even the barren mountains around Li Yu seemed beautiful in his eyes.

"It's cold outside and the water is cold, drink slowly."

Li Yu gave a word of advice, then went to the stream first, scooped up a handful of water, and slowly drank it.

The cool stream water warmed me considerably after it entered my throat and neutralized my body temperature.

Li Yu felt the hunger in his stomach instantly lessen.

The other three were also extremely thirsty, so they all came to the stream and drank, just like Li Yu.

Faced with life and death, the four seemed to have forgotten their own identities.

After drinking heavily, he lay sprawled on the ground, completely unrefined.

As darkness fell, the landscape of the rolling mountains, having lost the colors of daytime, resembled a traditional Chinese ink painting.

In the dark sky tinged with a hint of blue, a few scattered stars shone faintly.

"Little Fish, do you think we can make it back to Chang'an alive?"

Li Tai's somewhat childish voice came from the distance, pulling Li Yu back from her stargazing thoughts.

"Qingque'er, don't ask. I don't want to lie to people, and I don't want to scare them."

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