Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2188 Marriage and Persuasion

Not yet in ambush, the weather is already sultry.

His Majesty Li Er knelt down on the clean floor, took a sip of the ice-cold honey water in the jade bowl, the coolness entered his heart, his lips and teeth were sweet and smooth, and he let out a long breath.

I had a serious illness last year, although I have already recovered, but as the saying goes, "Illness comes like a mountain, and it goes like a thread", the root cause is exhausted, exhausted and weak, and the waist and knees will be weak after a little fatigue, tired and tired, and the energy is not as good as before. .

Looking at the eldest grandson Wuji, whose beard and hair were already gray and his round face full of wrinkles, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Back then, Changsun Wuji made plans for his own future, Fang Xuanling dealt with the documents and stabilized the rear for himself, Li Xiaogong and Li Ji planned strategies, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Shubao, Yu Chigong, Zhang Shigui and others charged into battle, Qin Wangfu fought side by side, Working together, we have the throne of the emperor and the Zhenguan dynasty.

Nowadays, all the people are powerful and have made great achievements, but the years are not forgiving. The robes that lived and died together in the past are old and dead.

Years make people old, aging makes people worry.

Gently placing the jade bowl on the case table, His Majesty Li Er let out a sigh of relief, and said, "I want to betroth Sizi to Qilang, what do you think of the auxiliary machine?"

Changsun Wuji knelt and sat opposite His Majesty Li Er. Hearing this, his body trembled slightly, and he hurriedly said: "Qilang is clumsy and not good at words. How can he be worthy of His Highness Jinyang? Please take it back, Your Majesty."

He said words of refusal on his lips, but he was extremely excited in his heart.

Although His Majesty Li Er has already revealed the rumor of betrotting his son to Changsun Jing, it is still under discussion. After many considerations, there are too many variables during the period. Speaking in front of him now is equivalent to It is almost a foregone conclusion to officially put this matter on the table.

However, it is still necessary to decline it politely. This is not to refute the emperor's face, but to be self-effacing that his dog is not worthy of a royal princess and cannot afford to climb high.

This is the same as the official memorial for a courtier. Even if the emperor is very willing in his heart, he would like to let this courtier disappear from his eyes now, and he must decline it...

His Majesty Li Er shook his head and said: "Why do you need these red tapes between you and me? Although Qilang is not as intelligent as his elder brothers, he is diligent and steady, and has a deep heart. If they are connected, they should be more intimate, support and favor from generation to generation. It's a pity that the eldest Sun Chong is withdrawn and rebellious, and he failed Changle... Sigh, let's not mention it."

Changsun Wuji's heart tightened, he hurriedly moved back a few steps, prostrated himself on the ground, and said in panic: "The dog is vile and has failed the grace of the saints. I wish I could kill this dog and plead guilty to His Majesty! Don't worry, Your Majesty, if His Royal Highness Jinyang Marrying Qilang, the eldest grandson's family will definitely regard it as a treasure, and will never make His Highness feel wronged! Your Majesty, whether it is Changle or your son-in-law, they are all the nieces of the veterans, and they have always regarded them as their own. How can they be harsh? ? Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

The matter of Changsun Chong deepened the rift between the Changsun family and the royal family, and they almost parted ways and turned against each other.

The impact this brought to the status and interests of the eldest grandson's family made Changsun Wuji regretful, but he was helpless.Now that His Majesty intends to marry Princess Jinyang to his seventh son, Sun Jing, it is an obvious signal that the emperor wants to repair the rift between the two families.

Even though the scheming grandson Wuji knew that this was His Majesty Li Er's plan to slow down the army, or even to alienate him, he was willing to do so and would never let go of such an opportunity.

It is His Majesty Li Er's established national policy to weaken the aristocratic family and suppress the aristocratic family, and it seems that the prince will continue in the future. I am afraid that in the Tang Dynasty, the life of the aristocratic family will be difficult.Now, because of His Majesty Li Er's estrangement and fear, the status and influence of the Changsun family among the Guanlong nobles is not as good as before. At this time, the first thing Changsun Wuji has to consider is the preservation and continuation of the family's strength.

Making peace with the royal family is tantamount to alleviating the pressure from the emperor.

At such a time, how could Changsun Wuji still care about being reserved?

Determining this matter as soon as possible is the best policy.

His Majesty Li Er nodded slightly, and said: "Of course I trust the auxiliary machine, let's settle this matter like this. Later, I will order Zongzheng Temple and the Ministry of Rites to come up with a charter to coordinate matters, and then I will go to you for discussion. Be sure to get this done properly.”

Changsun Wuji hurriedly said, "Here!"

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When Changsun Wuji left, His Majesty Li Er took another sip of honey water, put down the jade bowl, and sighed.

At that time, relying on the support of the nobles in Guanlong, he defeated the prince in one fell swoop and became a counterattack to the throne, and then ruled the court to appease Guanzhong, forced his father to abdicate, and became a great treasure.But now, the close comrades-in-arms back then have become the biggest obstacle to restricting imperial power.

The Guanlong nobles have been operating in Guanzhong for hundreds of years, and their influence is intertwined and deeply rooted, and they cannot be eradicated overnight.Not only is it not easy to eradicate, but even if the rhythm of suppression is too urgent, it will cause strong backlash and lead to turmoil in the court. This is something His Majesty Li Er absolutely does not want to see.

Freezing three feet does not happen in a day, and we cannot hope to break it with a hammer.

Water drops through stones, and ropes cut wood. This is the safest and most effective way.

Winning over Changsun Wuji so that the Changsun family would not completely stand in the position of the Guanlong nobles in this political struggle, the most important thing was to respond fiercely.

In order to achieve this goal, what is it to marry a daughter?
Besides, apart from the unpleasant status of being a child of the eldest grandson's family, the eldest grandson Jing is indeed a promising young man with a pure character, so he is a good match.

It's not entirely for political considerations, sacrificing the happiness of Princess Jinyang's life...

Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er felt a little relieved.

Just as she was about to order the servants to guard the door to prevent anyone from disturbing them, she lay down and took a nap when she saw Wang De, the chief servant, rushing in and said: "Your Majesty, Princess Qinghe, Princess Changle, and Princess Jinyang are asking to see you."

His Majesty Li Er was taken aback for a moment.

"Qinghe? Didn't it mean that Cheng Chuliang begged Fang Jun and invited Sun Simiao to his mansion for diagnosis and treatment, so that he could cultivate himself? Why did he come to the palace? It's just nonsense!"

These days, the government affairs are busy and energy is low, so he didn't take care to order Sun Simiao to go to Duke Lu's mansion to treat Princess Qinghe, which was a bit negligent.Fortunately, Fang Jun invited Sun Simiao to go, which made His Majesty Li Er more comforted. The children get along happily and help each other. Which elder is not happy?
But now hearing that Princess Qinghe is not in the mansion to improve her self-cultivation, she is suddenly a little angry.

"Let them in."

"Here!"

Wang De bowed and withdrew, and after a while, the three princesses arrived hand in hand.

Looking at Princess Qinghe's haggard face and thin body, Li Er Majesty was sullen, but did not attack: "Didn't Daoist Sun go to the mansion to treat you for the past two days? If your body is not good, you should take good care of it in the mansion. What's more, I just finished the wedding banquet, I'm exhausted, and I need to rest more. I'm fine here, don't worry, I will give you some rare medicines in a while, and I will go to rest."

"Thank you, Father."

Princess Qinghe's complexion was pale, thanking her for her kindness, she barely stood up with the support of Changle and Jinyang, a layer of sweat was already oozing from her white forehead, she said softly: "I came to see Emperor Father today, I have something to ask Father Emperor."

Seeing his daughter so weak, His Majesty Li Er couldn't bear it, and hurriedly said: "Is there anything we can't wait for a few days? The most important thing is to recuperate the body. It is absolutely not allowed to run around like this. All right, come here Now, if you have anything to say, just say it, if it's not difficult, the father agrees."

Princess Qinghe said: "Daughter heard that Father intends to marry Sizi to the eldest grandson's family?"

His Majesty Li Er's face darkened slightly, and he glanced at Changle and Jinyang who were downcast.

Because of the relationship between Princess Changle and Changsun Chong, as well as the political balance, His Majesty Li Er knew that marrying Princess Jinyang to the Changsun's family would inevitably lead to opposition from some people in the court and the royal family.

But he never expected that the first ones to stand up to express their objections would be Princess Qinghe, who has always been gentle and virtuous and never meddles in political affairs, and Princess Changle, who is dignified and majestic, who has always understood his father's thoughts best...

Whether as an emperor or as a father, it is inevitable that his decision will be refuted by his children, and he will inevitably be annoyed.

His Majesty Li Er said in a deep voice: "This matter has been considered by the father in many ways, so there is no need to say more. Besides, the eldest grandson is gentle and modest, and has a kind character. He is a good match and does not humiliate the son. There will be no more marriages when Jiji is about to be married, so there is no need to talk about it again, for fear of causing gossip."

As soon as the words fell, Princess Qinghe knelt down on the ground with a "plop", and cried out sadly: "Father, you must not kill your son!"

Princess Changle and Princess Jinyang beside her also knelt down together, Princess Jinyang lowered her head and said nothing, Princess Changle also looked at His Majesty Li Er and said: "Father, please take it back!"

His Majesty Li Er was shocked at first, and then furious.

(End of this chapter)