When Li Xiang felt a little better and returned to the Eastern Palace, Li Chengqian wanted Li Xiang to try to be regent and slowly adapt to the situation.
Li Chengqian's body was also a little overwhelmed.
For such a vast empire, the daily telegrams would be a thick stack.
Now what Li Chengqian reads most every day is not memorials, but telegrams.
The telegram receiving department receives telegrams all day long without stopping.
Chang'an City will be the first to know the military and political situation in various places.
Even though Chu Suiliang and his left and right ministers helped to screen them, there were still a lot of them sent to Li Chengqian.
Li Xiang, who had been regent for two days, collapsed and fainted and was sent to the medical school for emergency treatment.
At the entrance of the medical school, Princess Yuzhang looked at Li Chengqian and said, "Brother, the Crown Prince is under too much pressure. If this continues, something bad will happen. We can't let the Crown Prince do these things as regent."
"Oh, okay, I understand." Li Chengqian was really confused now.
After getting in the car, he said, "Let's go to the Imperial Observatory!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Hearing that Li Chengqian was coming, Li Chunfeng went out to greet him.
Li Chunfeng was one of the few old ministers of the Zhenguan Dynasty, and he had followed Li Shimin since the Wude period.
"Your Majesty, I greet you!"
"No need to be so polite!" Li Chengqian quickly entered the Imperial Observatory.
Today, in the main hall of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory, Li Chengqian went directly to the roof of the Observatory.
"You are proficient in fortune-telling and divination. Please predict the prince's future!"
Li Chunfeng was startled and knelt down, "Your Majesty, I dare not!"
Calculating the prince's future sounds scary.
"No need to do that, get up!"
"It seems you know something, tell me!"
Li Chunfeng didn't say a word.
Li Chengqian continued, "You can speak freely. I forgive you. There is no one else here."
"Your Majesty, I am so bold!"
"You can say whatever you want!"
Li Chunfeng hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Your Majesty, the Taoists say, 'The Tao follows nature.' All things in the world follow its own path, each with its own destiny and trajectory. Your Highness the Crown Prince is now overwhelmed and ill. I believe this is a warning from nature."
"Heaven and Earth are constant; they do not exist for the sake of Yao or perish for the sake of Jie. The succession of the throne and the responsibilities of the crown prince should all follow the natural trend. A forced melon will not be sweet. If you insist on going against the will of Heaven and forcing Your Highness to bear this heavy responsibility, it may upset the balance and bring about misfortune."
The implication is that Li Xiang does not have the fate of an emperor and cannot bear such a heavy consequence.
"Your Majesty, you should know that inaction does not mean inaction, but rather not reckless action. You should let go of your obsessions and allow Your Highness to recuperate and follow the flow of his own destiny."
"As water overflows when full, as the moon waxes and wanes, avoid excessive demands. Only then can you maintain peace for yourself and His Highness, and keep the country stable and secure. Like a gurgling stream, follow its flow and you will enjoy long-lasting blessings and avoid many worries and disturbances."
Li Chengqian understood Li Chunfeng's meaning and continued, "My health was fine before I ascended the throne, but it has deteriorated since then. Could it be that I don't have the so-called destiny?"
Li Chunfeng didn't dare to respond.
"Um?"
Li Chunfeng said helplessly: "Your Majesty should know this matter better than I do!"
Li Chengqian was not angry either. "That's what I thought. I only have the fate of a crown prince, not the fate of an emperor. The current crown prince doesn't even have the fate of a crown prince..."
Li Chunfeng's behavioral habits are somewhat similar to Sun Simiao, and he has a lot of experience in health preservation.
As for Cheng Yaojin, he is lucky and long-lived. He doesn't pay attention to his health. He just eats and drinks as he pleases, and he is in good health.
Li Chengqian left the Imperial Observatory, and Li Chunfeng and Qiao'er watched him walk away.
Instead of going to the palace, Li Chengqian went directly to Da Ci'en Temple.
Upon hearing that Li Chengqian was coming, Xuanzang, Bian Ji and others came out to greet him.
The vermilion gate of Da Ci'en Temple slowly opened, and fragrant mist wafted out.
Li Chengqian was wearing a dragon robe, but he could not hide the fatigue and worry between his brows as he climbed the stairs.
At the temple gate, Master Xuanzang was wearing a cassock with kind eyes, and beside him was Bian Ji, also with a solemn appearance. The two of them chanted the Buddha's name and welcomed the emperor in.
When they arrived at the Buddhist temple, Li Chengqian burned incense and worshipped, then sat opposite Xuanzang on a cushion.
After a long pause, Li Chengqian sighed softly, "Master, Li Xiang is the crown prince, but he is exhausted both physically and mentally. I am deeply concerned about him. The succession to the throne seems to be a shackle. How can I escape it?"
Xuanzang clasped his hands together slightly, his voice ethereal and clear: "Your Majesty, all things in the world are brought together by cause and effect. The succession of the throne is like a dream, a bubble, and people's greed will only bring them trouble. Your Majesty, look at the ancient pine trees in front of the temple. They flourish in spring and wither in autumn. They follow the flow of time and do not cling to the appearance of prosperity. Only then can they last long. Your Highness, if you suffer for being the crown prince, it is better to let go of your obsession and follow your heart. What is destined to happen will happen, and what is not destined to happen should not be forced. Forcing things will easily lead to confusion, and confusion will lead to all kinds of illnesses."
"I have spent half my life seeking the throne, but I never expected that my descendants would also be troubled by it. If I give up, where will the legacy of my ancestors be left?"
Xuanzang's gaze was calm as he pointed at the Buddha statue in the hall. "Look, Your Highness! The Buddha is compassionate and saves all living beings, unmoved by power and position. The nation is but a passing cloud; the well-being of the people is the most fundamental. If Your Majesty clings to the fixed pattern of succession to the throne, you may ensnare your family in karmic obstacles. Letting go may lead to a new life. Your Majesty and the Crown Prince can find liberation for their own sakes and also accumulate blessings for the Li family. Why worry about the instability of their foundation?"
"Buddhism believes in karma. Your Majesty has met a noble person. It is a good fate, and you will reap good results and receive good rewards."
When Li Chengqian heard Xuanzang's words, he thought of Xiao Ran.
"Some things are destined to happen, so it's best to let them take their course. Your Majesty should understand what I mean. Some things cannot be avoided."
Li Chengqian frowned, "Master, please enlighten me! What direction should the Tang Dynasty take?"
"Your Majesty, a hen crowing at dawn is not necessarily a misfortune for the country!"
Li Chengqian widened his eyes and looked at Xuanzang in disbelief, but Xuanzang's face remained calm, with no change in expression.
"The hen crows at dawn!!!" When these words appeared, the person that came to Li Chengqian's mind was Wu Zetian.
Xuanzang meant that Li Chengqian should let things take their course and follow the normal track.
Under the current circumstances, Li Zhi does not have the throne, and Wu Zetian has even less chance.
Li Chengqian's eyes suddenly lit up and he thought of what to do next!
"Master, one last question."
"Your Majesty, please speak!"
"Master said before that I met a noble person. Is this noble person mine alone, or does it belong to others as well?"
Xuanzang smiled slightly, "People with great fortune will receive countless blessings..."
Li Chengqian nodded, "Thank you, Master, for clearing up my doubts!"
Li Chengqian was about to leave when Xuanzang said, "Your Majesty, even blessings have limits. Too much is as bad as too little."
Li Chengqian nodded, understanding that this was a point where he shouldn't change too much.
"Thank you, Master. I understand!"
When Li Chengqian returned to the palace, he immediately issued an edict to depose Li Xiang from the position of crown prince, leaving the position vacant temporarily.
Li Xiang from the Medical School was not sad to hear the news. Instead, he was very happy. He felt liberated and out of the sea of suffering.
A few days later, Li Xiang recovered and was discharged from medical school. His speed of recovery left Princess Yuzhang and others dumbfounded.
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