Although Li Heng as the Crown Prince has always been very obedient over the years.
But this was the first time Li Longji truly felt how "filial" Li Heng was.
He took a deep breath.
Suppressing his reluctance for this son in the face of the threat of death, he nodded seriously: "My son, rest assured, once I reorganize the troops and return to Luoyang."
"I will pass the throne to you."
"At that time... I will become the Retired Emperor, enjoying my old age in peace."
Perhaps it truly came from the heart.
At least at this moment, Li Longji's full head of white hair and reddened eyes made these words very moving.
But Li Heng only bowed his head silently, unwilling to look at Li Longji again.
.....
The next day, at the first light of dawn.
Countless commoners had already awakened, climbing to high vantage points to look towards Tong Pass, trying to see if smoke signals were rising from the direction of Tong Pass.
