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I Transmigrated as the Crown Prince of Tang
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"Report! Crown Prince Li Jiancheng has colluded with Governor of Gyeongju Yang Wengan and is preparing to raise an army for rebellion, intending to ascend the throne ahead of time!"
"What? Bring my edict and summon this rebellious son to Ren Zhi Palace to see me at once!"
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In the Tang Dynasty, during the seventh year of Wu De, in June, at the Chang'an South Hunting Ground. The sunlight poured over the vast hunting grounds, and the scent of grass and earth filled the air, as if nature was offering its most genuine gifts. In the distance, green mountains loomed like dark ink, while near at hand, colorful banners fluttered in the breeze, adding an air of majesty and solemnity to the royal hunt.
Crown Prince Li Jiancheng, dressed in a splendid brocade robe with a gleaming sword at his waist, rode a strong horse with an upright posture and heroic demeanor. At this moment, he was completely focused on chasing a wild deer. The deer moved swiftly, appearing and disappearing among the bushes, prompting Li Jiancheng to urge his horse forward. His eyes sparkled with excitement and concentration, as if the entire world had shrunk down to just him and that wild deer. For the royal family of the Tang Dynasty, hunting was not only a form of entertainment but also a way to showcase bravery and strength. As Crown Prince, Li Jiancheng naturally longed to display his prowess in this hunting ground and earn the admiration of his father and officials.
However, at that moment, an unexpected incident occurred. Without warning, his horse suddenly reared up. Li Jiancheng was caught off guard and was thrown heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. The neighing of the horse mixed with gasps from the crowd shattered the tranquility of the hunting ground.
"Crown Prince!" "Your Highness!" The officials and guards exclaimed in alarm as they rushed towards him on horseback. Their faces were filled with anxiety and concern, hooves pounding urgently against the ground. Li Jiancheng felt a sharp pain in his head as stars danced before his eyes. He opened them wide to find himself lying on the ground surrounded by people dressed in ancient attire. Their expressions varied but all bore signs of worry.
"Where am I? Is this a film set?" A wave of intense confusion and fear surged within Li Jiancheng. He clearly remembered sitting on an airplane preparing for a business trip when it suddenly encountered a malfunction. The flight attendants tried their best to calm the passengers, but panic ensued. Then came a deafening crash before he lost consciousness. How did he end up in such a strange place?
"Where am I?" Li Jiancheng instinctively asked aloud.
The people around him were taken aback by his words. How could His Highness not even know where he was? They exchanged glances, speculating that perhaps his fall had injured his mind, leaving him momentarily disoriented.
At that moment, one of his guards, Niu Fu, quickly bent down and carefully helped Li Jiancheng up while respectfully bowing. "Your Highness, we are at Chang'an South Hunting Ground! The horse you were riding suddenly reared up for some unknown reason and threw you off. Your Highness, do you feel any discomfort?"
Crown Prince? A jolt ran through Li Jiancheng's mind; had he really traveled back to ancient times and become a prince? A thought flashed through his mind: his name was indeed Li Jiancheng—had he somehow crossed over to the early Tang Dynasty as Crown Prince Li Jiancheng?
As doubts swirled within him, a sudden sharp pain shot through his head as memories of his original self flooded back like a tide. "Damn it, I really am Crown Prince Li Jiancheng of the Tang Dynasty!" he marveled inwardly.
For a moment, joy surged within him. In modern society, he was just a struggling worker living alone in poverty, tirelessly working for survival amidst endless hardships and frustrations. Now he had become someone who stood just below one person but above thousands—this was like stepping from hell into heaven!
However, this joy lasted only a moment before he recalled that infamous historical event—the Xuanwu Gate Incident. His spirits plummeted instantly. Yes, he was now a prince, but historically he never ascended to the throne; instead, he was killed early by Li Shimin.
"Why couldn't I have crossed over into Prince Qin's body instead? If only my parents had given me a better name—Li Shimin would have been so much better!" Li Jiancheng couldn't help but grumble inwardly.
But soon enough he steeled himself: "So what if I'm Li Jiancheng! I'm a modern person who has crossed over; there's no way I'll let Li Shimin take the throne from me! I must defeat him; I will be emperor!" He vowed silently within himself; armed with modern knowledge and thinking, he knew he could not repeat history's mistakes.
Wait—how long until the Xuanwu Gate Incident? Although he possessed some memories of his original self, Li Jiancheng couldn't immediately grasp what time it currently was.
"I'm fine! What year is it now?" He forced himself to sound calm as he asked.
Hearing that he had forgotten even what year it was confirmed everyone's suspicion that something was wrong with His Highness's mind after the fall. Niu Fu hurriedly replied: "It is now June of Wu De Year Seven. Your Highness, are you really alright? Should we return to the palace for you to rest?"
June of Wu De Year Seven? A surge of joy filled Li Jiancheng; the Xuanwu Gate Incident occurred in June of Wu De Year Nine—this meant he still had two years to prepare! That should be enough time!
"I do feel a bit unwell; let's return to the palace!" At that moment, all interest in hunting faded away for Li Jiancheng. He just wanted to hurry back to the Eastern Palace to see how he looked now and meet that legendary Consort Li.
In modern society at over thirty years old without ever having married or even tasted romance, now having crossed into ancient times as a prince surrounded by beautiful women—he would definitely make up for lost time! Li Jiancheng secretly plotted in his mind.
"Your Highness, allow me to bring you a new horse!" Another guard, Ma Qiang, approached leading a gentle horse.
Li Jiancheng did not hesitate and swiftly mounted the horse. Having inherited the original body's skills, his riding ability came naturally. He sat confidently on the horse's back, fully embodying the demeanor of a prince.
"What should we do with this horse if it throws Your Highness off?" Niu Fu asked, pointing at the stubborn horse.
"Do not! Keep it; it will be useful to me in the future!" Li Jiancheng had gradually adapted to his princely identity, naturally referring to himself as "I" in a royal manner. A glimmer of ambition sparkled in his eyes, as if he could already envision the myriad possibilities of the future.
Thus, a group surrounded Li Jiancheng and made their grand return to the Eastern Palace. Along the way, Li Jiancheng gazed at the unfamiliar yet enchanting scenery filled with ancient charm, feeling both nervous and excited. He knew that his fate had irrevocably changed, and an exhilarating historical journey was about to unfold.
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