My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

Princess Wencheng's bedroom.

Princess Wencheng is reading.

She was reading about the history of Wang Zhaojun's journey to the border.

She has always admired Wang Zhaojun, considering her a heroine and a paragon of virtue.

It was quite a coincidence that Wang Zhaojun was able to marry into the Xiongnu. Originally, she was extremely beautiful, with a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

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The emperor's selection of concubines caused a sensation throughout the land, as so many women came to participate.

To save trouble, the emperor always had a portrait of the woman painted by an artist.

Then, it was handed to the Emperor, who would then review it and decide whether to summon her.

Because of her strong-willed nature, Wang Zhaojun did not bribe the painter.

The painter was very unhappy and deliberately painted Wang Zhaojun as ugly.

Therefore, Wang Zhaojun did not catch the emperor's eye.

Later, the emperor sent her to the Xiongnu.

However, when Wang Zhaojun went to the border, the emperor discovered that she was as beautiful as a fairy.

He was filled with regret.

However, as the emperor, he could not easily go back on his decisions.

Wang Zhaojun married Huhanye Chanyu.

Since then, there have been no large-scale wars between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu for nearly half a century.

This is closely related to Wang Zhaojun's departure to the border.

Princess Wencheng was well-versed in history and had a deep understanding of historical events.

The Tang Dynasty has just been established.

The situation was somewhat similar to that of the early Han Dynasty.

It's not even as good as it was back then.

There were many countries surrounding the Tang Dynasty, including the Western Regions, the Eastern Turks, Goguryeo, and others.

These countries all coveted the Tang Dynasty and were eager to take action.

Princess Wencheng also knew that Li Tai and Li Chengan were fighting each other for the position of crown prince.

She saw it all and felt very sad.

Therefore, she warned Li Tai not to have any improper thoughts, but Li Tai did not listen.

Princess Wen thought to herself, "These two are both my brothers. Which one should I say? Neither of them seems quite appropriate."

If I weren't in Chang'an, I wouldn't care so much about it, since I wouldn't see it.

In fact, she had also heard that Songtsen Gampo of Tibet intended to marry a princess from the Tang Dynasty.

Princess Wencheng asked her maid, "What kind of person was Songtsen Gampo? What did he look like?"

The maid then recounted everything she had learned to her in detail.

Princess Wencheng gained a general understanding of Songtsen Gampo.

She sensed that Songtsen Gampo was different from the people of other Western Regions countries.

Songtsen Gampo maintained a respectful attitude towards the Tang Dynasty, paying tribute annually and never ceasing his courtly duties.

Princess Wencheng thought, wouldn't it be better if everyone could live together peacefully, like Songtsen Gampo?

Why must we keep killing each other, fighting to the death?

Just then, Su Wan walked in from outside the door.

When Princess Wencheng saw Su Wan arrive, she quickly stepped forward and took Su Wan's arm, saying, "Sister-in-law, what fragrant breeze brought you here today?"

Su Wan blushed: "The Crown Prince and I aren't married yet, is it appropriate for you to call me that now?"

Princess Wencheng smiled and said, "Why is it inappropriate?"

"You two getting married, isn't that just a matter of time?"

Su Wan looked Princess Wencheng up and down and found that she had grown into a beautiful young woman.

"Princess, I've noticed you're becoming more and more beautiful."

"Sister-in-law, you're joking with me again. No matter how good-looking I am, am I better looking than you?"

Are you using some kind of secret formula?

Otherwise, how could your skin be so supple and moisturized?

Upon hearing this, Su Wan laughed and said, "You little rascal! You have quite the keen eye for observation."

So Su Wan gave Princess Wencheng some rouge and skin-protecting products.

Princess Wencheng pressed on, "Do you have any other secret recipes?"

"To be honest, every night before I go to bed, I take out a cucumber, slice it, and put the slices on my face."

After a while, remove the cucumber slices; this helps moisturize the skin.

Princess Wencheng praised, "Sister-in-law, you really have a good idea! This is indeed a good idea, and cucumbers are not expensive to produce."

"Also, we should continue to eat more fruit and less oily food. Let's explore that together in the future!"