By the time the Restoration Emperor, Li Runlong, reached the heavens, he had passed the throne to the Crown Prince, Li Gongnong. However, before Li Gongnong could firmly establish himself as Emperor, he was overthrown by Li Gai, who controlled the military. Li Gai launched a coup at Xuanwu Gate, successfully usurped the throne, and after assassinating the Crown Prince Li Gongnong, he declared himself Emperor—none other than the current Emperor Li Gai of Zhengji!
"So, the current Emperor Li Gai is not only a non-relative of the Li Clan but also someone who seized and ascended the throne through usurpation!"
It was fortunate to have learned the little-known secrets and scandals of the Great Tang and the Emperor from the lips of these three merchants. Otherwise, Li Ping'an would still be completely ignorant about this mysterious Emperor Li Gai. Now, he understood why the three merchants referred to him as someone from Peach Blossom Spring.
