My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

Chapter 1 The Tang Dynasty Crown Prince's Entertainment Simulator

February of the sixth year of the Zhenguan era.

night.

The Eastern Palace.

Another wave of hunger struck, and Li Chengqian woke up, sitting up from the bed.

He touched his forehead and looked out the window.

Under the moonlight, the entire city of Chang'an appeared solemn, dignified, and beautiful.

He sorted out his thoughts.

Suddenly, he found himself transported to another time.

He transmigrated into the body of the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, namely Li Chengqian, who suffered from a foot ailment.

If the course of history had not changed, he would have rebelled more than a decade later, then been stripped of his title and reduced to a commoner, exiled to Qianzhou, and soon died of depression.

This was his destiny.

After merging the memories, he finally understood his current situation.

No, why did I have to transmigrate into the short-lived crown prince of the Tang Dynasty?

He had so many wonderful life experiences he hadn't yet had the chance to enjoy, and to die so young was not the outcome he wanted.

Is it all destined and unchangeable?

Li Chengqian was very depressed.

Fortunately, he also possesses a cheat code: a strategic simulator called the "Tang Dynasty Crown Prince's Entertainment Growth Plan".

"Ding! Congratulations, host! You have successfully transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty and become the Crown Prince. Would you like to activate the strategy simulator?"

Li Chengqian thought to himself, if I don't start the emulator, am I just going to stay here and wait to die?

So, he subconsciously answered with a "yes".

"When the host encounters any difficulties or problems, whether actively or passively, the strategy simulator can be activated to simulate solutions."

"After the simulation ends, the system will automatically analyze the results and award prizes to those who answer correctly."

The host can review the simulation and, based on the results, perform another re-simulation.

"Ding! The first simulation is now starting."

"..."

Li Chengqian got off the bed, dragged his slightly lame leg, and came to the strategic simulator. He wondered whether this thing was real or fake, and decided to give it a try.

"Don't talk to me about useless things. I'm planning to renovate those dilapidated houses in the East Palace and I'm short of money. Give me a thousand taels of silver first."

"Ding! Congratulations, host, your wish has been fulfilled!"

At this moment, a silver light flashed before Li Chengqian's eyes, and a very exquisite box appeared.

He took two quick steps forward, opened the box, and sure enough, it was full of gleaming silver.

No, are you serious?

Li Chengqian seemed somewhat excited, thinking that his father always restricted his spending, and with this money, he could be more at ease.

Chengxin is not a woman, but a beautiful young boy.

"Is this a strategy simulator?"

"He's practically my system's best buddy."

"If I had known this would happen, I would have asked for ten thousand taels of silver."

At this moment, another message popped up on the screen of the strategy simulator: "The Emperor is aware of your ambiguous relationship with Chengxin. Do you wish to expel him from the Eastern Palace?"

What?

Li Chengqian wondered, who told the Emperor this secret?

I was feeling a bit lonely, and all I wanted was someone to read and play chess with. How did that turn into something ambiguous?

Where does this come from?

"no."

"Your answer is wrong, and this will cause you serious trouble. Would you like to change your answer?"

"No need to change it." Li Chengqian thought to himself, Chengxin is so kind and loyal to me, how can I just banish him from the palace for no reason?

"Ding, host, the results of your first simulation have been obtained: acting impulsively! No reward."

Would you like to conduct a second simulation?

"Need not."

Li Chengqian was a little thirsty, so he slowly walked to the document and poured himself a bowl of green tea.

He picked up the teacup and gently blew on the tea leaves floating on top.

At this moment, another message popped up on the screen of the strategy simulator.

"Host, would you like to open the message?"

Before Li Chengqian could even speak, the message had already opened: "His Majesty intends to move Qingque to the Wude Hall. May I request your permission?"

Li Chengqian fell into deep thought. This Wude Hall was different from other palaces; it was very close to the East Palace.

Moreover, Li Yuanji lived in the Wude Hall back then. He spent his days plotting with Li Jiancheng to kill his father. His father had no choice but to launch the Xuanwu Gate Incident and kill Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.

Now, what is the Emperor's intention in having Li Tai stay at the Wude Hall?

However, since my father has this intention, wouldn't it displease him if I disagree?

The Tang Dynasty governed the country with filial piety, how could I do that?

Li Chengqian thought to himself, "Agreed."

"You answered incorrectly again. Still no reward."

"Wrong again? I'll fucking beat you to death!" Li Chengqian was furious.

He is also a person with a temper.

"Sorry, host, the system cannot understand what you are saying."

"I told you to get lost!" Li Chengqian said irritably.

"receive!"

Suddenly, the strategy simulator disappeared.

At this moment, the maid Yunjuan walked in from outside and announced, "Your Highness, Su Wan requests an audience."

"Who?"

"Su Wan, that's Secretary Su Dan's daughter." Yun Juan looked at the Crown Prince with a confused expression, wondering what was wrong with him today. Was he delirious from a high fever? He didn't even recognize Su Wan.

Li Chengqian, remembering that this young woman would be his Crown Princess, said, "Oh, please invite her in quickly."

"promise!"

Yunjuan agreed and turned to leave.

Not long after, a tall, slender young woman walked in gracefully. She was fair-skinned, beautiful, and had a curvaceous figure. She was carrying a bowl of bird's nest.

"I heard you're sick?" Su Wan asked softly.

"It's nothing, just a slight cold," Li Chengqian waved his hand dismissively.

"This bird's nest is still warm, eat it while it's hot."

Li Chengqian's stomach was already empty, but the bird's nest smelled especially fragrant, making his mouth water.

He took the bowl and quickly ate the whole bowl of bird's nest.

A light sheen of sweat appeared on Li Chengqian's forehead, and his originally pale complexion turned rosy.

"How do you think it tastes?"

To be honest, the taste of this bird's nest wasn't great, but he didn't want to hurt Su Wan's feelings: "It's not bad!"

Su Wan's face was full of satisfaction upon hearing this.

"What brings you here so late?"

Su Wan placed her hands in front of her abdomen and paced back and forth in the palace: "Do you know that Li Tai has been enfeoffed as the Prince of Yue and simultaneously appointed as the Grand General of Yangzhou?"

"I know."

Li Chengqian was sixteen years old at this time, but he was well-developed and looked like a grown man, speaking with great composure.

Li Tai was born to him by the same mother, was one year younger than him, and was the second legitimate son.

"Do you know that the Emperor granted him an official position and even granted him a fiefdom encompassing as many as twenty-two prefectures?"

"I know that too."

"Li Ke's fiefdom only includes eight prefectures."

Li Chengqian gazed at the Taiji Palace: "I know that Father Emperor dotes on him. He is my own brother, and I am happy for him."

"But……."

Li Chengqian waved his hand: "You don't need to say any more. Are you trying to say that he is favored too much and might be coveting the position of Crown Prince?"

Su Wan nodded worriedly.

"My father has placed many people around me, such as Yu Zhining, Li Baiyao, Du Zhenglun, Kong Yingda, and Zhang Xuansu. These people are always submitting memorials, with harsh words and sharp wit. I am being driven crazy by them."

"Your father did this with good intentions."

Li Chengqian sneered: "Do they think they can cultivate an outstanding heir apparent this way?"

"Do you know that your father intends to have Li Tai compile the 'Kuodi Zhi' (Records of the Land)?"

"Qingque is exceptionally talented and intelligent. He is fond of literature and has read extensively. It would be most suitable for him to compile the 'Kuodi Zhi'."

"But wouldn't this greatly enhance his influence and status in the court? That might be detrimental to you. Besides, I've heard that your father wants him to move to the Wude Hall."

"Hmph, I must go and argue with my father. The Wude Hall is not a place anyone can just come and stay as they please."

As Li Chengqian spoke, he walked out of the palace with heavy steps.

Su Wan, carrying a mink coat, followed closely behind, calling out, "Your Highness, it's windy outside. You've just recovered from your illness; you can't go. What if you catch a cold?"

Li Chengqian simply pretended not to hear.