Tang Dynasty: To win Yang Guifei, they asked Emperor Xuanzong to die.

Chapter 214 Relentless Pressure, Desperate Measures

Li Mao's heart skipped a beat. It turned out that Li Longji had been provoking Yu Huan these past few days without him noticing!

It was truly a hardship for Yu Huan, who tried every possible way to negotiate with Li Longji.

Li Mao was shaken, but his tone remained calm as he said, "Father, you are overthinking this. How could I dare to interfere in Yang Yuhuan's affairs? Perhaps she is truly unwell and unfit to receive guests. As for her going to Wudang Mountain to cultivate, I only just learned of that and have no idea why."

Li Longji sneered and said, "You make it sound so easy. In that case, go to Wudang Mountain immediately and bring Yang Yuhuan back to me!"

Li Mao cursed Li Longji's ancestors for eight generations in his heart.

However, he was also worried about Yang Yuhuan, and now was not the time to turn against Li Longji.

He could only bow and say, "As you command, Your Majesty, I will depart immediately."

Upon seeing this, Li Longji's expression softened slightly.

He nodded and said, "This matter is of great importance and must not be made wrong."

Li Mao accepted the order and withdrew, his mind racing with conflicting thoughts.

Yang Yuhuan certainly didn't go to Wudang Mountain; instead, she hid in the Taizhen Temple to avoid Li Longji, even going so far as to have a young Taoist priest fabricate such a lie.

Li Mao knew Yang Yuhuan all too well.

He didn't go in the direction of Wudang Mountain to look for anyone, but went straight to Taizhen Temple.

Li Mao rushed to Tai Zhen Temple, and the young Taoist boy at the entrance immediately let him through upon seeing him. The boy said, "Your Highness, you've finally arrived! You have no idea how our Master Tai Zhen has managed these past few days..."

Upon hearing the boy's words, Li Mao knew how much Yang Yuhuan had suffered these past few days. He immediately rushed into the temple, only to find Yang Yuhuan already waiting in front of the hall.

Her face streaked with tears made her look even more pitiful and moving.

Upon seeing Li Mao, Yang Yuhuan burst into tears and threw herself into his arms, crying, "Your Highness..."

She sobbed uncontrollably, clutching his sleeve tightly with both hands as if she had grasped at the last straw.

Li Mao held her tightly, feeling a pang of heartache.

He gently patted her back, comforting her, "It's alright, I'm here, everything will be alright. Yu Huan, you've suffered these past few days."

Yang Yuhuan choked up as she said, "He came many times, and every time he wanted to see me. I didn't know what to do, so I could only make excuses again and again, and even made up a lie that I was going to Wudang Mountain to cultivate. I knew he would become suspicious sooner or later... but I really had no other choice. I was afraid that one day I would not be able to hold on and would fall into his clutches."

“It’s all in the past,” Li Mao said again. “You are safe now.”

However, his eyes grew even deeper, and although he spoke words of comfort, he knew in his heart that things couldn't continue like this.

—Now that Ya Ru is pregnant, and Li Longji's mind is filled with lewd thoughts because of the red pill, his eyes will definitely be glued to Yang Yuhuan, and he will not give up until he achieves his goal!

Therefore, I must find a way to achieve the best of both worlds.

Ideally, we should nip Li Longji's wicked thoughts in the bud and make him completely give up any desire for Yang Yuhuan.

What should we do?

We definitely can't cut off Li Longji's reproductive organs directly, that would make him even more perverted.

After a moment, Li Mao clenched his fists and said, "Yu Huan, I have a plan!"

Yang Yuhuan raised her head, her tear-filled eyes looking at Li Mao with anticipation: "I knew you would think of a way!"

After a moment's thought, Li Mao instructed, "When Li Longji comes to see you again next time, agree to see him first, so that he can taste some sweetness. I will arrange everything for you in secret. Don't be afraid. Before he truly succeeds, I will make you fake your death and completely escape his control. From then on, he will no longer exist in your world."

suspended animation?

Yang Yuhuan was shocked when she heard this, but she quickly calmed down.

She trusted Li Mao completely and had no doubt about what he said, saying frankly, "I'm willing to do anything as long as I don't have to face him anymore. Your Highness, I believe in you, you must help me."

Li Mao nodded and gently released her.

“I told you I would protect you. Now, you just need to rest. In a few days, you'll still have to deal with that old man.”

As he spoke, he took her hand and they walked into the bedroom together.

For the next three days, Li Mao stayed by Yang Yuhuan's side without leaving her side, taking meticulous care of her, explaining his plans to her, and reassuring her that she would be completely at ease. After this adventure, she would be free forever.

Three days later, Li Mao returned to the palace to report back.

He walked straight up to his father and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I have found Yang Yuhuan on my way to Wudang Mountain. She was unable to travel far due to illness, so I brought her back. She is currently recuperating at Taizhen Temple."

Upon hearing this, Li Longji was delighted and immediately said, "Since that's the case, I happen to be holding a grand prayer ceremony. Why don't we have Yang Yuhuan preside over it? I will personally go to the Tai Zhen Temple to hold the ceremony with her."

Li Mao had already anticipated this outcome.

He replied with a prepared statement: "Your Majesty, I have already made it clear to her that she has no choice but to accept the Emperor's favor. She is a sensible woman, and after being persuaded, she has become completely obedient."

Li Mao always acted subservient to Li Longji.

The saying "pretending to be weak to catch a tiger" illustrates this principle.

Not long after, Li Longji indeed came to Taizhen Temple in person under the pretext of presiding over a prayer ceremony.

This time, the young Taoist priest did not stop him, but instead guided him to a quiet room in the backyard. The door opened slightly, and Yang Yuhuan walked out slowly, her face appearing even more beautiful and charming in the candlelight.

When Yang Yuhuan saw Li Longji, she bowed slightly and said softly, "Your Majesty, Yuhuan has been waiting here for a long time."

Li Longji stared at the woman before him, momentarily lost in thought.

This is the beauty he's been longing for for so long.

Although he gained Xianglan and Yaru along the way.

But the wildflowers always smell sweeter than the flowers in the garden, and what you can't have is always the best.

Realizing he had lost his composure, he quickly composed himself and said with a smile, "Yang Xiangu is truly a beauty of unparalleled grace. I am deeply grateful for your presence at this prayer ceremony. That is why I have come in person to help you pray for the well-being of the people of our Great Tang!"

Yang Yuhuan smiled slightly and said humbly, "It is my honor to pray for the people of the Tang Dynasty. Your Majesty, please follow me. I would like Your Majesty to familiarize yourself with the etiquette and procedures."

Li Longji nodded in satisfaction, and then, led by Yang Yuhuan, he bathed and burned incense step by step. Finally, he lit incense, candles, and paper horses, and began to formally pray for blessings in front of the incense burner filled with celestial energy.

During this time, he repeatedly took the opportunity to talk to Yang Yuhuan, even deliberately touching her hand, his eyes filled with longing. All of this was within Yang Yuhuan's expectations. On the surface, she tried her best to remain calm, but in her heart, she felt as if she were standing on the edge of an abyss.