In late autumn, Kyoto does not appear to be depressed, but seems to be much more lively and noisy than before.
In the past two years, a lot of things have happened in Kyoto, and there were even swords and bloodshed. For this reason, Kyoto has been restricted from time to time, and people are not allowed to move around freely. This has also caused extremely solemn and severe situations in Kyoto many times.
Atmosphere.
But the people of Kyoto are different after all.
Many things may seem earth-shattering in other places, but in the eyes of the people of Kyoto, they are nothing.
People close to the center of power know that many of the bloody incidents that occurred in Kyoto in the struggle for power are just commonplace incidents. Every time the winner is determined after chaos, the situation will soon stabilize and people's lives will soon return to normal.
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Of course, any winner does not want their rule to be in a state of chaos. After gaining power, the first thing they have to do is to stabilize the situation in Kyoto. Only by taking the lead in stabilizing Kyoto can the situation in the world be brought to an end.
stable.
People already feel that the current situation in Kyoto seems to have stabilized a lot.
Although there were rumors that a rebellion broke out in Xuzhou, this did not have much impact on the people of Kyoto.
Xuzhou is too far away from Kyoto, so even if there is a quarrel there, it will not have any impact on life in Kyoto.
Moreover, I heard that the imperial court had deployed troops to suppress the Xuzhou rebels. The Jiangnan Queen Mother Association made so much noise at that time, but was put down in a short period of time. Naturally, the Xuzhou rebels would also be wiped out soon.
If the Xuzhou Rebellion had any impact on people's lives in Kyoto, it could only be that it gave tea shops and taverns more talk.
However, the Xuzhou Rebellion has not yet been put down, and it has been replaced by other topics of conversation. Nowadays, in the streets and alleys of Kyoto, the most talked about thing is the wedding of Princess Sheyue.
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Not long ago, the emperor issued an edict, telling the world that Princess Sheyue would be married off to Tantai Xuanye, the commander of the Longlin Imperial Army.
As soon as this edict came out, it immediately became a hot topic in Kyoto.
Although Tantai Xuanye has been a general in Kyoto for many years and controls the most elite Dragon Scale Guards in the empire, people really don't know much about this general.
The position of the commander of the Forbidden Army is extremely special. He is responsible for guarding the palace. Therefore, the previous commanders of the Forbidden Army will almost always keep a distance from the civil servants and generals in the court. Unless they are on official business, they will hardly have contact with the officials in the court.
After Tantai Xuanye became the commander of the Forbidden Army, he faithfully inherited this characteristic.
Therefore, although this position is extremely important, it is often kept low-key and rarely understood by people.
However, people in Kyoto naturally know a lot about Princess Musk Moon's situation.
When Princess Sheyue married into the Zhao family, it became the hottest topic in Kyoto. Many people still remember that extravagant wedding.
Cheng Guogong's Zhao family represented the Jiangnan family and controlled the household department, so they naturally had no shortage of money. The marriage of a princess was the highest honor of the Zhao family, so the wedding was extravagant and extravagant, and the Zhao family tried their best.
Everyone thought that the Zhao family would become one of the most powerful families in the Tang Dynasty as a result.
But no one expected that less than two years after the princess got married, the entire Zhao family of Duke Cheng would be executed.
Then people suddenly realized that the purpose of the saint marrying the princess to the Zhao family was not really to marry the Zhao family, but to confuse the Zhao family and make the Zhao family relax their vigilance. On the day of the princess's marriage, it seemed like
A soft knife pierced the Zhao family's heart.
The entire Zhao family was executed, and Princess Sheyue became the most noble widow in the Tang Dynasty.
In the following more than ten years, Princess Sheyue gradually became the most powerful princess since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. She once had the strength to compete with the Xiahou family. However, after the Jiangnan Rebellion, Princess Sheyue seemed to have fallen from her height.
The most well-informed group of people at the Kyoto Tea House and Wine Shop were unable to get any more information about Princess Musk Moon.
So many people secretly speculated whether Princess Sheyue might have been sentenced to death?
After all, after the Jiangnan Incident, many people knew that Princess Sheyue was the biggest threat to the saints today because of her birth, and the emperor certainly did not allow such a threat to exist.
The struggle for power has always been ruthless, and there are countless cases of fratricide.
Therefore, it would not be unusual if the current saint directly killed Princess Sheyue in order to cut off the threat.
But now that the wedding edict has been issued, it comes as a surprise.
No one thought that the saint would marry Princess Sheyue to a commander of the imperial army.
After the Zhao clan was exterminated, Princess Sheyue has been a widow for more than ten years. Many people thought that this princess would probably never marry, so it is really surprising that she is now married to Tantai Xuanye.
People couldn't help but talk privately, guessing whether it was the saint's arbitrary decision, or Princess Sheyue herself had fallen in love with the commander of the imperial army?
But no matter what the reason is, since the will has been announced to the world, the marriage will definitely be held as scheduled.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the glazed tiles of the Pearl Mirror Hall, with double eaves and towering ancient trees surrounding the palace. Under the setting sun, the shadows are reflected between the red walls, and the light among the branches and leaves also scattered on the walls.
Mottled.
Tantai Xuanye, who was rarely dressed in casual clothes, walked to the main entrance of Zhujing Palace. Among the two attendants behind him, one of them had already rushed forward and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Lord Commander, please open the door!"
The people inside did not hesitate and quickly opened the door of the palace. Tantai Xuanye did not wait for the palace people to tell him, he walked directly into the palace with one hand behind his back, and then walked to Sheyue's room in a familiar way, and arrived in front of the door.
, two palace attendants outside the door immediately knelt down and saluted.
People outside the palace are unaware of the situation inside the palace, but of course the palace people in the Pearl Mirror Palace already know that in the palace now, Tantai Xuanye is very talkative, and even Her Royal Highness the Princess is extremely afraid of this person.
The life and death of all the palace people are under the control of the commander of the imperial army. If anyone offends the commander, the commander does not need to raise a finger. A look can make people shatter to pieces.
So Tantai Xuanye put his hands behind his back and glanced sideways at a palace attendant next to him. The palace attendant immediately stood up and carefully opened the door.
Tantai Xuanye walked into the house. Less than three steps away, there was a partition composed of screens. From left to right, there were four screens, just like a wall blocking the way.
Through the screen, you can vaguely see what's going on inside.
Tantai Xuanye looked calm and stopped in front of the screen. He saw She Yue's figure not far away through the screen. He paused for a moment and finally cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Tantai Xuanye, pay homage to His Highness!"
"I told you last time that I feel sick when I see you and other rebellious officials and traitors." She Yue's voice was calm, but her words were unceremonious: "I don't want to see you again, don't you?
Can't understand?"
Tantai Xuanye didn't take it seriously and said calmly: "Your Highness has been staying at home for a while, and there are some things that no one dares to disclose to Your Highness, so I can only say it in person."
"What's the meaning?"
"The saint issued an edict yesterday, granting me the title of Marquis of Jing'an, and also the title of General Guide, commanding all the troops in the capital." Tantai Xuanye said slowly: "Just when I came to report to His Highness,
At this moment, I have already announced this benevolent decree to the world!"
She Yue sneered and said: "Tantai Xuanye, since you have controlled the capital, and even the saints have become puppets in your hands, why are you so cowardly? Just give yourself a title, and add a third-grade Guide General. Is it possible?
Don't you seem too stingy? Wouldn't it be better to just make yourself the king and then give yourself the title of General of the Hussars? If that doesn't work, it would be easier for you to just sit on that chair."
"His Highness's words make me panic." Tantai Xuanye sighed: "Your Highness is a golden branch, if I am still just the commander of the imperial army, I am really not worthy of His Highness. But if you directly make the king, it will also violate the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty.
, the appointment of a marquis and a general is just right. Although it is still a bit humiliating to His Highness, it is still much better than a commander. And such a reward will be taken for granted by the people of the world. The intention of the upcoming wedding between the minister and His Highness has been announced to the world.
If you grant a minister a title at this time, the people in the world will only think that the saint is doing it to take care of His Highness's face, so no one will think that such a grant is inappropriate."
She Yue said contemptuously: "Tantai Xuanye, do you really think you can get married? I made it very clear to you last time. No matter what your intentions are, it is simply wishful thinking for me to marry you.
It is true that I can't do anything to you now, but you can't control it if you want to end your own life."
"His Highness is very wise and not a person who acts on impulse." Tantai Xuanye said: "And I know that Your Highness is worried about Princess Changning, so I will never leave Princess Changning alone."
There was silence for a while behind the screen, and then she heard She Yue sneer: "You want to threaten me with Changning?"
"I don't dare." Tantai Xuanye said: "I just remind His Highness that Princess Changning needs His Highness to take care of her. If you are not here, Princess Changning will not be happy." After a pause, he continued: "I also said last time.
However, I am not without self-awareness, and I definitely do not covet and blaspheme His Highness. After the wedding, I will never dare to touch a hair of His Highness. All I need is the status of marrying His Highness, and I will never take advantage of it.
In danger of human beings, I want to take possession of His Highness’s body.”
She Yue said: "You are quite honest."
"Perhaps Your Highness will find it ridiculous." Tantai Xuanye sighed: "But everything I did was really for Your Highness, or in other words, for Li Tang!"
"Do you think I will believe what you, a traitor, say?"
Tantai Xuanye said: "Listen to his words and watch his actions. Your Highness may not trust me now, or even call me a rebellious thief. But sooner or later, Your Highness will understand that everything I have done is for the Tang Dynasty.
"At this point, his tone turned out to be extremely firm: "I will definitely assist Your Highness to restore the glory of the Tang Dynasty!"