strictlysupreme Chapter 212 Still Vigorous in Old Age, Regaining His Might
Chapter 212 Still Vigorous in Old Age, Regaining His Might
When Li Longji saw Li Mao, he felt uninterested and didn't really want to talk to this son.
But I still asked a few questions: "How is the renovation of Ningyuan going? When will it be officially opened to the public?"
"Your Majesty, it will take some time. I have been treating the Ning Garden as a matter of utmost importance, and I estimate that it will not be fully repaired until this time next year," Li Mao replied.
Li Longji never expected that his simple wish to visit Ningyuan Garden would require him to wait until next year!
In an instant, he disliked Li Mao even more and just wanted to see the guest off as soon as possible.
At this moment, Li Mao handed over a box of red pills.
Li Longji looked at the red pill that Li Mao handed him, a hint of doubt on his face.
"What is this?" he asked, his voice tinged with weariness. These days, no matter who offered him anything of value, it was hard for him to muster any interest.
Unless... unless it can restore his virility and allow him to have a three-hundred-round battle with Ya Ru in one night.
Li Mao bowed and said, "Father, this is an elixir that I obtained through a friend at the Tai Zhen Temple. After taking it, one can regain youth and abundant energy, even rivaling one's youthful self. I have already tested it for you, and it truly is a divine product!"
Li Longji took the box and gently opened it.
Inside were a dozen or so bright red pills, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.
He frowned slightly, but a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes as he asked, "...Is it really that amazing?"
Li Mao nodded confidently and said, "Father can give it a try; the effect will definitely be remarkable."
This was precisely what Li Longji craved most, but this craving was too subtle for him to express aloud. He didn't want to appear powerless in front of a young beauty like Ya Ru, therefore, what Li Mao presented held immense appeal for him!
However, Li Longji still tried his best to remain calm and said to Li Mao, "Since it is a good thing, then I will accept it. Mao'er, you have gone to a lot of trouble. If there is nothing else, you can go and rest."
Li Mao accepted the order and withdrew.
That evening, Li Longji, half-believing and half-doubting, decided to try Li Mao's method.
He secretly took a red pill in his bedchamber, and then summoned Wusun Yaru to the palace.
Soon, he felt a strange power awakening within his body, his blood boiling, as if he had returned to his youth.
That night, he embraced Wusun Yaru, and indeed, he was full of energy, engaging in passionate lovemaking with her several times. When he woke up the next morning, he found that he was still full of energy and not tired at all.
"A miracle drug! A miracle drug!" Li Longji cheered wildly in his heart.
In the following days, Li Longji would take a red pill every day and revel with Ya Ru every night, almost to the point of forgetting his homeland.
Upon hearing this news, Li Mao was secretly delighted, as this was part of his plan.
On the other side, Crown Prince Li Heng and his father were like two peas in a pod.
Not only do they look alike, but even the way they bury their heads in a woman's arms and refuse to look up is extremely similar.
At that time, it was the premier music hall in Chang'an.
Li Heng was blindfolded, calling out someone's name: "Yan Ji, Yan Ji? Where are you..."
The woman named Yan Ji is the latest favorite of Crown Prince Li Heng.
She is not only beautiful, but also has exceptional dancing skills.
Especially since she had a sweet tongue and her appearance bore a resemblance to Wusun Yaru, Li Heng became deeply infatuated with her and could not extricate himself.
Finally, Yan Ji stopped dodging.
Li Heng tripped on the flat ground and fell straight into the arms of the beautiful woman.
Yan Ji chuckled and reached out to remove the blindfold from Li Heng's eyes.
She said softly, "Your Highness has caught me! I will dance for Your Highness right now!"
After speaking, she began to dance gracefully. Her movements were like butterflies fluttering among flowers, each move captivating the heart.
Lee Hyung stared at her intently, completely captivated by the woman's beauty.
He had drunk quite a bit of wine today, and with Yan Ji being so charming, he had completely forgotten the upright and gentlemanly persona he usually maintained.
After the dance, Yan Ji slowly approached Li Heng and whispered, "Your Highness, did you think I danced well?"
Li Heng's eyes were filled with fascination as he exclaimed, "Great! That's wonderful!"
Yan Ji smiled slightly, moved closer, and said in a low, alluring voice, "If Your Highness is willing, I can dance for you even more. However..."
Li Heng immediately replied, "What do you want? I can grant you anything you like."
Yan Ji's eyes sparkled as she softly said, "Your Highness, could you please show me more care? I am but a lowly musician; if I could receive Your Highness's protection, I would be eternally grateful."
The implication was that she hoped Li Heng would give her a formal title and bring her back to the Eastern Palace.
At this moment, Li Heng suddenly became more sober and hesitated.
—It's fine to hang out in music halls, but if I really bring the girls from music halls back to the East Palace, I'm afraid the world will laugh at me for being an improper and incompetent crown prince.
Yan Ji seemed to sense Li Heng's wavering and scolded, "What's wrong? Your Highness is the Crown Prince of the Kingdom, can't you even tolerate or protect a lowly concubine like me? If that's the case, then I'll just be a dancer for life, forever without protection and forever homeless!"
How could Li Heng not be anxious when the beauty was so wronged?
He quickly said, "Yan Ji, that's not what I meant... Never mind, in a few days, I will have someone arrange for you to live in the Eastern Palace. From now on, I will take care of everything for you!"
Upon hearing this, Yan Ji smiled radiantly and nestled close to Li Heng.
She said softly, "Your Highness's favor is too great for me. I will serve Your Highness well in the future to repay your kindness."
From then on, Li Heng spent every day in Yan Ji's company, showering her with affection. He even disregarded the criticism in the court and seemed to be subtly considering bringing this vixen back to the Eastern Palace and giving her a formal title.
Standing behind the scenes, Li Linfu watched as everything progressed smoothly, and a smile crept onto his face.
He whispered to his advisors, "Everything is proceeding as His Highness Prince Shou instructed. Now we just need to wait quietly and not make any rash moves. Go tell Yan Ji that she has done a good job, and to continue like this. As for her family, we will take good care of them."
The aide nodded, understanding.
Three months later, a great joyous event came from the palace.
With the blessing of the red pill, Li Longji had been diligently cultivating the land of Wusun Shunyi. Finally, one day, the old tree sprouted new buds—Wusun Shunyi was pregnant!
Li Longji was overjoyed to have a son late in life.
The last time I was this excited was when Consort Wu Hui gave birth to Li Mao.