The northern suburbs of Chang'an City.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, the fields are full of lush green, the spring breeze blows on the face, the birds sing and the fragrance of flowers is refreshing. A fleet of carriages and horses are moving on the wide road.

Li You was leaving Chang'an, and Li Chengqian came to see him off. The two rode together and walked in front of the team. Along the way, Li Chengqian was taciturn and the atmosphere was depressing.

Li Chengqian pointed to a hillside on the side of the road and said, "Fifth brother, let's go to that hillside. I have something to say to you."

Li You turned around and said to his entourages: "Don't follow you."

The two rode their horses to the hillside and stood on the top of the slope. Li Chengqian looked at the vast land, still silent. Li You was silent by his side, looking at the green fields.

Li Chengqian was extremely uneasy at this moment, and he had a lot to say. Li Chengqian was the prince, and he was very concerned about it. He had no friends. He faced pressure from all sides every day, but could not vent his feelings. He felt very depressed.

Li Chengqian lived a very hard life. Since becoming the crown prince, Li Shimin, Empress Changsun, Changsun Wuji, Zhang Xuansu and the people around him have strictly demanded him, and he always advised him every word and deed, every move, or even directly scolded him. One person's opinion makes him at a loss. He cannot resist, otherwise he will be considered unfilial or behave in a rude manner.

He had no happy childhood and was under greater pressure when he grew up. Li Ke, especially Li Tai, was targeting him all day long and engaged in various conspiracies against him, but Li Shimin doted on Li Tai and defended Li Tai everywhere. Li Tai attacked Li Chengqian, but Li Chengqian could only defend himself passively, otherwise he would be considered narrow-minded and unable to tolerate others.

Li Chengqian's heart was like a heavy rock pressing on his mouth every day, which made him breathless. Only when he was asleep could he relax a little, but he was often awakened by nightmares.

He had long since wanted to be this prince, but he knew what would happen if he didn't become this prince, so he could only grit his teeth and face the embarrassment every day.

Since Li You started to help Li Chengqian, Li Chengqian began to feel a glimmer of hope in life and became cheerful and happy. But new pressure came again, people began to compare him with Li You again.

Li You is his only confidant who can open his heart and express his feelings, and he is also a brother who truly loves him and cares about his feelings. Li You is leaving Chang'an, and Li Chengqian also knows why. Although Li You tried his best to help Li Chengqian, his qualifications are mediocre. When he encounters difficulties, especially when he needs to make major choices, he is always troubled by various problems and cannot make the right choices.

For example, even if the Flying Tiger Army is asked to deal with the matter of selling war horses, he still doesn't know how to do it. He can't hide his face and is always worried about all aspects of the problem, but he can't grasp the combat effectiveness of the Flying Tiger Army, the core affairs.

Li Chengqian thought about it for a long time and felt that he would still not be able to deal with similar things in the future. In other words, he did not have the ability to kill and decisively.

That day, a thought suddenly emerged from Li Chengqian's heart. If he didn't become the crown prince and gave up his position as the crown prince to Li You, he would not have to face people's harsh words or face so many difficult-to-solve problems. Moreover, if Li You became the crown prince and became the emperor in the future, he would not have to worry that he would not be able to tolerate himself.

This idea is like a seed, which has taken root in Li Chengqian's heart. Since he had this idea, Li Chengqian increasingly regarded the position of prince as a burden, especially when he encountered problems and was in a bad mood, he wanted to unload the burden even more.

So, the seedlings produced by this seed gradually grew in Li Chengqian's heart.

Li Chengqian had such an idea, but he dared not tell anyone that he could imagine that once he made his thoughts public, a storm would occur that he could not bear.

What do Li Shimin and Empress Changsun think? Let’s not talk about it. Changsun Wuji, Zhang Xuansu and the people around him all think that they can ascend the throne in the future. They are so prosperous that they are bound to be strong. Strong opposition is inevitable.

After thinking about it, Li Chengqian felt more and more lonely, and the only one who could make him reveal his heart in this world was Li You around him.

Li Chengqian finally made up his mind. He stared at Li You and said, "Fifth brother, brother has an idea. I don't want to be this prince anymore. I want to recommend you to serve as the prince."

If it were someone else, he would be shocked when he heard Li Chengqian say this, thinking that he was testing himself and quickly confessed that he did not have such an idea.

Li You is different. He knows Li Chengqian too much. He understands the pressure Li Chengqian faces. In history, he was forced to stand up and take the risk and embark on the road of rebellion.

Li You was not panicked. He stared at Li Chengqian, pointed to a stone on the ground and said, "Brother, come, sit down and talk." The two brothers sat down side by side.

Li You said, "Brother, I know your situation and I know your mood too. Over the years, you have been under too much pressure. Today, we two brothers here, so just say whatever you think."

When Li Chengqian heard such thoughtful and comforting words, his nose felt sore and tears couldn't help but flow. Then he covered his face and burst into tears.

Li You looked at the sobbing body of the brother in front of him, and felt deeply sympathy for him. He did not speak, but just accompanied Li Chengqian silently. At this time, it was difficult for him to calm down.

Li You didn't want to be the emperor, nor did he want to be the crown prince, especially Li Shimin was a strong emperor, and now he was in full swing in the Spring and Autumn Period. No matter who came to be the crown prince, he would feel very embarrassed. Li You didn't want to, so he wanted to try to convince Li Chengqian to cheer up.

Finally, Li Chengqian's emotions calmed down. He wiped his tears and said embarrassedly: "Fifth brother, my elder brother has lost his composure, which makes you laugh."

Li You smiled and said, "Brother, this is his brother. Thank you for your trust in me."

Li Chengqian looked into Li You's eyes and said, "Fifth brother, I'm not kidding. I really don't want to be this prince. I think the only one who is most suitable for being this prince in the Tang Dynasty is the fifth brother."

Li You shook his head and said, "Brother, I know what you said is the truth. But this matter is not possible."

Li Chengqian said: "Why can't it work? I will recommend you to my father. Your prestige is very high and no one will object."
Chapter completed!