In the grand saga of the Great Tang, Li Chengqian, a scion of the imperial family, was appointed crown prince at just eight years old and entrusted with the vital responsibility of governing the empire in his father's absence at twelve. Gifted, brilliant, tall, handsome, kindhearted, and utterly devoted to his parents, he seemed destined to become a wise ruler of the Great Tang.
Yet the merciless wheels of history cruelly crushed that bright possibility. If Li Shimin had trusted Li Chengqian without reservation and abandoned his tactics of balancing power, perhaps Li Chengqian would have grown into a virtuous and capable heir, leading the Great Tang toward an even more dazzling golden age.
Based on historical fact, this book reimagines Li Chengqian's life with delicate prose and vivid imagination. From his studies and daily life in the palace to his tentative yet resolute first steps into politics; from his profound exchanges with his teachers to the sincere bonds he shares with his brothers, we follow his journey. Together, we will witness how he holds fast to his original ideals through hardship, struggles to move forward through the murky whirlpool of political intrigue, and strives with all his might to claim the place of crown prince he believes he deserves.
Step into this novel and fill in a regrettable blank in history. Share in Li Chengqian's joys and sorrows, and explore the possibility of another brilliant destiny behind the Great Tang's golden age.
The writing is smooth and natural, the characters are vivid and lively, great writing!