Tang Dynasty: Taking the Empress Dowager to a brothel, Father Emperor, what a coincidence!

The Palace of the King of Shu.

While Li Ke was practicing calligraphy in his study, he suddenly heard a commotion coming from the courtyard.

Just as he was about to go out to check, the door was kicked open.

Li Chengqian led Qin Huaidao in.

Li Ke frowned as he looked at Li Chengqian, sensing that this person had ill intentions.

"Brother, what's wrong with you...?"

Li Ke looked at Li Chengqian cautiously and asked.

"Have you heard about the arranged marriage bestowed upon you by Empress Chang'an?"

Li Chengqian didn't waste any words with him, pulled over a chair and sat down directly.

"I have heard about it. Father's decree came suddenly, but the Gao family is of noble birth, so it can be considered a good match. As your sons, we will naturally follow Father's decision."

Li Ke quickly replied.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Li Chengqian pulled half of the horizontal sword from Qin Huaidao's waist.

Li Ke was so frightened that he took two steps back and looked at Li Chengqian, asking:

"Brother, what are you doing? Let's talk this out."

"Third Brother, please speak properly. Eldest Brother is in a bad mood today."

Just then, a voice came from outside the door.

Li Ke looked up and saw Li Tai walking in from outside.

"The fourth one?"

Li Ke pointed at Li Tai in shock and shouted.

Li Tai pointed to his face, looking aggrieved:

"Third Brother, don't blame me for not warning you. Don't utter the word 'accept your fate' today."

Li Ke glanced at Li Tai's miserable state, then at the half-drawn sword in Li Chengqian's hand, his mind racing.

The eldest brother has gone mad; he's even trying to kill his own brother.

If I keep putting on airs, I definitely won't escape a beating today.

"Brother! How could that good-for-nothing Gao Lixing be worthy of Chang Le?"

Father Emperor is arbitrarily matchmaking me up with another man; I, Li Ke, will be the first to object.

"With just one word from my elder brother, I would go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Li Chengqian sheathed his sword, stood up, and patted Li Ke on the shoulder.

"Be sensible. Change your clothes and come with me."

Half an hour later.

The Prince of Qi's Mansion.

Prince Qi, Li You, was used to being arrogant and domineering in Chang'an. When he saw Li Chengqian barging in with his men, he still wanted to stick his neck out and say a few words.

"Brother, you led troops into my palace! Is there no law left? Father's decree has nothing to do with us..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Chengqian turned his head and glanced at Li Tai and Li Ke behind him.

"Go loosen his bones and teach him how to be a younger brother."

Li Tai had been holding back his anger for a long time.

I got humiliated twice at the Yue King's mansion, so why is this kid able to sit at home and watch the show peacefully?

Without saying a word, he rolled up his sleeves and rushed forward, tackling Li You to the ground and straddling him, thrusting into him from both sides.

To show his loyalty, Li Ke quickly joined in and, taking advantage of the chaos, kicked Li You's buttocks twice.

"Ouch! Fourth Brother, why did you hit me? Third Brother, stop kicking me!"

Li You was beaten so badly that he screamed and rolled on the ground, clutching his head.

Li Tai hit and cursed at the same time:

"You're so insensible! Chang Le is your own sister, how dare you ignore her? I'll beat you to death, you ungrateful wretch!"

Li Chengqian stood to the side, watching this scene of brotherly affection with great interest, occasionally offering a few words of advice.

"Fourth brother, didn't you eat? Push harder. Third brother, your kick missed."

After an incense stick had burned, Li You, his face bruised and swollen, obediently joined the group, following behind Li Tai and Li Ke.

For the rest of the day, the princes' residences in Chang'an suffered.

Li Chengqian spared no prince who established his own government office in Chang'an.

Li Chengqian greeted those who readily expressed their opinions with a smile.

If anyone dared to hesitate for even half a second, Li Chengqian didn't even need to lift a finger; Li Tai and Li Ke, along with Li You, would rush up and give them a loving caress.

Under Li Chengqian's pressure, these princes achieved an unprecedented unity.

As Li Junxian followed behind, watching the ever-growing procession, a bad feeling suddenly crept into his heart.

He quickly summoned his deputy:

"Quickly! Go to Ganlu Palace and report the situation here to His Majesty."

Just as the lieutenant entered the alleyway, intending to take a shortcut to the palace, he was stopped.

Several men dressed in black appeared ahead and blocked the alleyway.

"This road is blocked."

The leader of the men in black gave his lieutenant a cold laugh.

Da'an Palace.

"Your Majesty, the Hundred Cavalry have all been intercepted. What the Crown Prince did today will not reach the Ganlu Palace."

A man in black stood beside Li Yuan and reported.

Li Yuan nodded in satisfaction:

"This little brat is somewhat clever, but he's still a bit naive. I have to clean up his messes."

Just as Li Yuan was lamenting his difficult situation...

Night Owl and his men waited anxiously to intercept the Hundred Riders, but they waited and waited and the men never appeared.

The Eastern Palace.

After Li Chengqian returned, he immediately started a banquet here.

Li Tai, Li Ke, Li You, Li Yin, and other princes sat in a row on the guest seats.

Everyone had bruises on their faces; some had black eyes, others had swollen lips. At that moment, they all looked like frightened quails, and no one dared to touch their chopsticks.

Li Chengqian sat in the main seat, gently swirling a glass of Western Region wine in his hand.

"My dear brothers, you've been wronged today."

Li Chengqian raised his wine glass and looked down with a smile.

"I'm not wronged! Not at all."

Li Tai quickly raised his wine glass and called out obsequiously,

"It is our blessing as older brothers to be able to do our part for our younger sister, Chang Le."

The other princes quickly echoed this sentiment, fearing that if they were too late to voice their opinions, they would be beaten up again.

Li Chengqian put down his wine glass, his smile vanished instantly, and his gaze swept across the entire room.

"Since everyone is doing this for the good of Chang Le, I'll be upfront about the unpleasant aspects."

Li Chengqian tapped the table.

"Tomorrow at the grand court assembly, Gao Lixing will express his gratitude in the Taiji Hall."

"I don't care what you think in your hearts, you must all be of one mind when you're in the main hall tomorrow. Just one sentence: we swear to oppose this marriage."

Li Chengqian stood up.

"If Gao Lixing dares to accept the imperial decree, all of you will attack him together and break his legs on the spot."

Li Ke swallowed hard and mustered his courage to ask:

"Big brother, what if... what if Father gets angry?"

"My father is angry, so I'll bear the brunt of it."

Li Chengqian stared at Li Ke and said...

"But if anyone dares to feign illness and not come tomorrow, if anyone dares to cower in the Taiji Hall and take half a step back..."

Li Chengqian pulled out the horizontal knife beside him and chopped it down on the roasted lamb leg in front of him.

"I guarantee he'll never walk out of Chang'an standing up for the rest of his life. Do you understand?"

The princes trembled at the sight of the horizontal sword and shouted in unison:

"I understand!"