Since ancient times, countless emperors had pursued immortality, but no one had ever known what it meant to be immortal.
No matter how devout a person's heart was in seeking immortality, how profound his cultivation was, and how many immortal pills he consumed, the gradually white hair reminded the world day after day that time was hastening people's aging.
However, when Li Yuan saw his head full of black hair, one could imagine how big of a surprise it would be.
"This is … Chang Shengzi's method!" Li Yuan was the founding emperor after all, and he quickly woke up from his ecstasy. It was obviously impossible for Mohism to have such a method. Only Taoism had the method of immortality. Li Yuan had also heard of the great name of Taoism's Changsheng Taoist for a long time. Naturally, he knew of Changsheng Taoist's head full of black hair.
"Imperial Grandfather, you don't know. Now that Taoism's inner and outer elixirs have been unified, Changsheng Taoist's deception has already been seen through by Meton." Princess Changle was exultant as she repeated Meton's actions in Xuandu Temple to Li Yuan.
"So that's how it is?" Li Yuan suddenly understood!
At that time, he pursued the great cause of founding the country wholeheartedly and had no time to care about the way of immortality. After the Tang dynasty stabilized, he lost the throne. Otherwise, he probably couldn't escape Chang Shengzi's deception.
"Although Changsheng Taoist's head full of black hair is fake, his secret technique of dyeing hair is extremely useful. Imperial Grandfather, with a head full of black hair now, you're as wise and mighty as this grandson saw when I was young!" Li Chengqian complimented.
"I'm old, my body is not as good as before. Even a head full of black hair is no different." Li Yuan smiled. Although he said so, his eyes were reluctant to part with the head full of black hair in the bronze mirror. Although he knew it was fake, he couldn't help but indulge in it.
This trip to Hongyi Palace could be said to be a pleasure for both the guests and the host. Tonight, Li Yuan was full of vigor.
Outside Hongyi Palace, the three people bid farewell to Li Yuan. Just as they walked to a corner, Li Chengqian gave a look and let the coachman take Princess Changle first.
Soon, only Li Chengqian and Meton were left at the corner.
Meton's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly cursed. He didn't think that the crazy sister protector Li Chengqian would be so narrow-minded, and actually make things difficult for him at this time.
"Brother Gao Ming, please listen to my explanation. I really don't have any feelings for Changle …" Meton hurriedly explained.
However, before Meton could finish his sentence, he heard Li Chengqian ask leisurely, "Meton, do you think it's better to appoint elders or to appoint sages?"
Meton suddenly paused. He immediately knew that Li Chengqian was still affected by Li Yuan in the end and fell into confusion.
Li Chengqian's position as Crown Prince had never been stable. His own low self-esteem due to his foot injury, Li Tai's pressure step by step, Li Ke, the blood of two emperors, and Li Shimin's heavy expectations, all of these were like heavy pressure on Li Chengqian's thin shoulders.
All along, Li Chengqian couldn't find anyone to talk to. Today, with this opportunity, in front of Meton, he finally spoke his mind.
Meton looked around and saw that no one was here. He muttered to himself, "The School of Mo is no longer involved in politics. In the future, the School of Mo will certainly not participate in the position of Crown Prince."
Li Chengqian's face immediately paled. Although his friendship with Meton didn't have any benefits, seeing the School of Mo grow stronger step by step, he didn't have the intention to use it as a support. Hearing Meton's straightforward refusal, although he had expected it, he still couldn't help but feel a burst of disappointment.
Meton continued, "As someone who aspires to revive the School of Mo, I can tell you clearly that of course, it is to appoint sages. It must be to appoint sages. What is the role of an Emperor? Outside, he can defend against enemies. Inside, he can pacify the world. He has to be distant from villains and close to virtuous officials. If there is no distinction between right and wrong, and only the eldest son of the first wife can become Emperor, then I'm afraid that would be the greatest joke in the world. "
Li Chengqian's face immediately darkened. He couldn't help but clench his fists.
Meton paused slightly and changed the topic. "However, as a friend, I can only tell you that your greatest opponent is not the other princes, but yourself."
"What do you mean?" Li Chengqian frowned.
Merton: "Although His Majesty dotes on His Majesty, if His Majesty were to take the throne, wouldn't it be a repeat of the Xuanwu Gate incident? This is a thorn in His Majesty's heart. Thus, His Majesty cannot take your position. His Majesty King Wu has the blood of two dynasties, and his bloodline is noble. However, if His Majesty were to take the throne, who knows whether the surname of the world would be Li or Yang? Even if His Majesty were to agree, would the civil and military officials of the court agree?"
Li Chengqian's heart surged, and his face immediately flushed red. As the saying goes, the onlooker sees the game clearly. After listening to Meton's analysis, Li Chengqian was immediately enlightened. The greatest threats to the position of Crown Prince were Li Tai and Li Ke. How could the other princes pose any threat to him?
Merton: "As a subject, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will give you a foreign saying: 'If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.' If you are determined to take the throne, then don't complain about His Majesty's heavy expectations, the civil and military officials' harsh criticism, and your brother's pursuit of that position. If you lose that position, you will definitely not be able to bear the weight of the crown. "
Li Chengqian's face immediately turned red and white, alternating between black and white. Although Meton was advising him, he couldn't help but want to beat him up.
"What did you just say?" Li Chengqian suddenly asked.
Meton replied in shock, "If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight."
Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "No, the first sentence!"
"I really don't have any feelings for Changle …" Before Meton could finish, Li Chengqian punched him in the eye.
"Changle is sincere to you, but you say such beastly words!" Li Chengqian growled angrily in a low voice.
Meton dodged and said, "Then it's interesting, okay?"
Li Chengqian was even more ruthless when he heard this. "Interesting is even more unacceptable! Changle is still young, and you actually have such beastly thoughts. "
Meton couldn't do anything. He suddenly shouted angrily, "Don't think that I won't dare to fight back because you're the Crown Prince. Let me tell you, I've been practicing recently."
Li Chengqian snorted coldly and looked at Meton's small body with disdain.
Meton suddenly felt as if he had been greatly humiliated and rushed forward to fight back.
"You actually used a dirty trick!" Soon, Li Chengqian's painful cry could be heard.
"Are you letting go or not?"
"You let go first!"
… … …
After Princess Changle and the others heard the news, they immediately returned.
Just as they turned the corner, they saw the two of them quickly tidying their clothes and snorting coldly at each other. They were proud like victorious roosters. Only the twitching of the corners of their mouths gave away their disguise.
Princess Changle looked at Meton's dark eyes and gave Meton an apologetic look. She turned around and glared at Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian was instantly filled with grief and indignation. Meton was such a black-hearted brat. He often took advantage of him, but now it was all his fault.
The two carriages parted ways and left. Soon, the news of the fight between Crown Prince Li Chengqian and Mo Jiazi spread throughout Chang 'an City.
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