Li Chengqian of the Tang Dynasty: Please say long live His Majesty

Chapter 372: The Emperor's health is not good. Once he knows about Bian Ji's affairs (Part )

In the backyard of Prince Jin's mansion, Princess Gaoyang followed Ji Jiafu as they walked towards the study, saying nonchalantly, "Prince Jin is such a fool. Why must he come to the back instead of saying what he wants to say in front of us?"

Ji Jiafu didn't say anything, but just led the way calmly.

Walk around the small lake and through the courtyard corridor.

Ji Jiafu stopped outside the study door, pushed it open, then took a step back and extended his hand to invite.

Princess Gaoyang nodded calmly, glanced at him, and then stepped into the study.

With a "squeak" sound, the door was closed.

Princess Gaoyang looked back in surprise, then ignored it.

……

Seeing Li Zhi sitting on the main couch reading, Gao Yang walked towards Li Zhi and greeted him, "Prince of Jin!"

Li Zhi put down the book in his hand, then looked up at Gao Yang and said gently, "Imperial Sister."

"What are you reading?" Gao Yang took the book that Li Zhi had placed aside and sat down at the same time.

"It's the 'Hymn to the Exposition of the Holy Teachings.'" Li Zhi looked at Gao Yang and said calmly, "This is a scripture compiled by Master Xuanzang's disciple, Monk Bianji, with the help of Master Xuanzang. My sister is a Buddhist, so she should know about it."

Princess Gaoyang paused for a moment, then smiled at Li Zhi and said, "Yes, I have met Master Xuanzang and have read this scripture before... But, speaking of which, how come Prince Jin is also interested in Buddhist scriptures? I remember that you have always worshipped Taoism!"

"Zhi Nu has never been prejudiced against Buddhism." Li Zhi smiled and said, "Zhi Nu still remembers the time when we, the Imperial Sister, and Brother Prince Wei donated money to support Buddhism at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang."

Princess Gaoyang's expression faded slightly. She looked at Li Zhi and said, "Prince Jin, if you have anything to say today, please speak directly."

"My royal sister always called me Zhinu before, why is everyone calling me Prince Jin today?" Li Zhi had a bitter look on his face.

"If there is nothing else, I will leave first." Princess Gaoyang stood up and walked out of the study.

Li Zhi calmly picked up the "Expounding on the Holy Teachings" and said softly, "I still remember that my sister was very close to the Buddhist monks. Now that I have returned to Chang'an, I have also heard some things about my sister and the monk Bian Ji!"

"Prince Jin!" Princess Gaoyang turned abruptly, suppressed her anger and looked at Li Zhi, demanding, "What on earth do you want to say?"

"Imperial sister, some things cannot be checked." Li Zhi took the "Hymn on the Exposition of the Holy Teachings" and handed it forward, then his hand loosened and the "Hymn on the Exposition of the Holy Teachings" fell to the ground.

There was a loud crash.

Princess Gaoyang clenched her fists and stared at Li Zhi.

Li Zhi stood up and calmly walked towards the door. He then opened the door directly in front of Princess Gaoyang and said calmly, "If you are not worried about anything, please come in."

Princess Gaoyang turned around slowly, looked at Li Zhi deeply, and then walked towards the door step by step.

Just as she reached the door, Li Zhi spoke again, "But I advise you, sister, to be more careful. If you accidentally get pregnant with Monk Bianji's child, a lot of people will die."

"Prince Jin!" Princess Gaoyang finally couldn't help but roar in anger.

"Haha!" Li Zhi laughed, without even looking at Princess Gaoyang, closed the door, turned around and walked back to the main couch, then looked at Princess Gaoyang.

Princess Gaoyang looked at Li Zhi deeply, then walked to his side with heavy steps and sat down. "What exactly are you going to do?"

Li Zhi lifted the teapot and poured a cup for Princess Gaoyang. Then he said calmly, "I have no intention of interfering in your private affairs. I am simply advising you to be careful. If my father and the crown prince learn of this, it will be a serious matter. Death is nothing, but the separation of one's own flesh and blood is a grave matter."

"You!" Gao Yang stared at Li Zhi.

Li Zhi smiled lightly, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said lightly: "Father's health is not very good now, and my sister has not thought about the future."

Princess Gaoyang glanced at the teacup and said with disdain, "Father's health is only temporarily poor. He will recover soon. Don't forget, Father is only forty-eight years old this year. He is still very young."

"Has the Imperial Sister always been so self-deceiving?" Li Zhi sighed softly and said, "If I didn't have accurate information, would Zhinu have invited the Imperial Sister here today?"

Princess Gaoyang was stunned.

"Father's health will only last for another one or two years. That's what the imperial physician said, so I really don't want to see my sister suffer." Li Zhi shook his head slightly and said, "If anything really happens, Father, my brother, and my uncle will not let my sister go."

Princess Gaoyang's expression couldn't help but change slightly.

She didn't care about Fang Yiai, Fang Xuanling, or even her own two children, but she had to be careful of one person, and that was Changsun Wuji.

Zhangsun Wuji was one of the pillars that helped the emperor stabilize the country.

The key point is that he is the queen's brother.

If he uses the name of the queen to deal with Gao Yang, no one can save her.

To be more precise, Gao Yang only depends on herself.

……

Li Zhi looked ahead and said calmly, "I wonder if my sister still remembers that the Prince Consort was very close to the Prince of Wei back then, and he was even involved in some things.

You and I may be able to forget these things, but I'm sure the Crown Prince can also forget them. Maybe it involves the Prince Consort and the Emperor, and he doesn't care, but my two sons, their future, and your future care when you're old, do you really not care?"

To provide for one in old age.

Who will take care of you when you are old?
Naturally, it was Princess Gaoyang's two sons. In this case, the future of these two sons was very important, but their father was hated by the Crown Prince...

Princess Gaoyang suddenly laughed. She saw through Li Zhi's intentions clearly. There were indeed some problems, but...

"Prince Jin is away from home all year round, so he might not be aware of some things." Princess Gaoyang shook her head calmly and said, "The Crown Prince may have his own thoughts, but the Crown Princess is very caring towards us, and is quite like my mother back then. So, I don't need to worry about anything!"

"Really?" Li Zhi looked at Princess Gaoyang and said, "My sister is able to be like this today because of the special favor of my father. Once my father is gone one day, can my sister really bear to share the royal family treatment with more than a dozen other princesses, no, more than 30 princesses, or maybe even more princesses?" Princess Gaoyang was a little stunned. More than 30 princesses.

She woke up with a start.

Li Zhi was right, there were more than thirty princesses, and even more than that.

When her father was alive, he had more than a dozen daughters, and when her grandfather was alive, he had more than a dozen children. The prince already has a daughter, and he may have many in the future as well.

There were so many princesses, and she herself was not particularly favored by the emperor, not to mention Fang Yiai and Li Tai. It was destined that she and her descendants would be mediocre in the future.

"Just say it." Gao Yang's voice was a little hoarse.

"Imperial sister, Zhinu just wants to share the difficult times with you." Li Zhi said this softly, and then he said no more.

"Hmph!" Princess Gaoyang snorted coldly, then shook her head and said, "You're overthinking it. For these matters, you can ask your husband for help. I can't help you."

"The prince consort Zhinu will naturally find one, but she still needs the approval of the imperial sister. After all, sometimes the imperial sister plays a very important role." Li Zhi smiled lightly.

Gao Yang lowered her head and thought for a long time. Finally, she asked, "What about Bian Ji?"

Li Zhi frowned and looked at Gao Yang and said, "Royal sister, it's easy for Zhinu's people to find out about this matter. I think it won't be difficult for others to find out about this matter either. If you want... just bear with it for a year or two."

Gao Yang raised his eyebrows and nodded expressionlessly, "Okay!"

Li Zhi had just breathed a sigh of relief when Princess Gaoyang stood up and said calmly, "If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

"It's easy, my sister." Li Zhi raised his head calmly and said, "But my sister, please be careful. There are some things that even the emperor needs to pay attention to."

Old minister, Fang Xuanling.

Once the affair between Gao Yang and Monk Bian Ji is exposed, the final target of the attack will inevitably be Fang Xuanling.

Gao Yang was married into the Fang family at the emperor's request. If anything happened to Gao Yang, not only would the emperor be embarrassed, but he would also have to give an explanation to the Fang family.

"Hmph!" Gao Yang snorted coldly, then walked straight out of the study.

Looking at Gao Yang leaving, Li Zhi frowned slightly.

As soon as Ji Jiafu appeared outside the door, Li Zhi waved his hand and said, "Ask Prince Luo Bin to keep an eye on Princess Gaoyang."

"Yes!"

……

On the long street, Princess Gaoyang rode her horse towards the princess's mansion.

Along the way, her speed was not slow, but fortunately the horse under her crotch was very adapted to the terrain of Chang'an, so it did not affect the people too much.

In front is Yongxingfang, and not far away is the Princess Palace.

Looking at the nearby gate, Princess Gaoyang's heart suddenly filled with emotion, and then she turned and walked directly towards the palace.

I cannot tell my father about these things because he is not in good health.

But you can tell the prince.

Gao Yang understood Li Zhi, and also understood Li Chengqian.

Compared with Li Zhi, who has basically reached his end, Prince Li Chengqian will be more concerned about the royal family's reputation.

Although Bian Ji's affairs could not be concealed, Gao Yang was even more unwilling to be threatened.

Moreover, Bian Ji was Xuanzang's disciple after all, and with the prince's actions, Bian Ji was able to survive in the end.

This is the best way to treat yourself and everyone.

Just as Princess Gaoyang was moving forward, a carriage suddenly rushed out from the front and blocked her way.

The long street is wide, and although it is blocked a bit, you can still walk on the side.

Gao Yang rode his horse towards the other side. At this moment, a bamboo stick suddenly flew up from the crowd and landed accurately in Gao Yang's arms.

Gao Yang was slightly stunned and looked around, seeing figures scattered around.

Gao Yang frowned, picked up the bamboo slip and took a look at it, then her face darkened: "This time next year will be the anniversary of Bian Ji's death."

Gao Yang clenched her fists tightly, gritted her teeth, turned her horse around and headed straight for the princess's mansion: "Go back!"

A group of people followed Gao Yang and turned around and left.

Behind the crowd, Luo Binwang, wearing a conical hat, watched the scene calmly.

The next moment, he disappeared.

……

East Palace, Chongjiao Hall.

Li Chengqian was talking to Zhang Xuansu when a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded outside the hall.

Chang Sunxiang walked up to Li Chengqian with a puzzled look on his face and whispered a few words in his ear.

Li Chengqian looked up in confusion: "Bian Ji?"

(End of this chapter)