In the palace of Wude Hall, Li Chengqian completely exploded. "It is simply lawless! I am the eldest son of Emperor Taizong, of the great ancestor's blood, and I have received the great destiny. I hold the imperial palace in my hands. I am the lord of the world. I am the guardian of heaven and earth. How can I be the supreme one?
Huanghuang? But you treat me like a piece of grass and bully me into being merciful and unkind.
It is tolerable to bear harsh rebuke and condemnation without any respect at all, but who can't be tolerated! Do you really think that I dare not kill you?!"
The sound of "bang bang" was heard endlessly, but in anger, Li Chengqian dropped the cup on the ground. All the concubines, servants, and maids were prostrate on the ground, trembling, not daring to touch the emperor's wrath. Jin, who was kneeling at the front,
Princess Yang's thin shoulders trembled slightly, tears welled up in her eyes, and she spoke pitifully: "It's my sister who is willful, why would my brother get angry at others? It's my sister who doesn't understand his love and care, so why should I ask him to do so?"
Forgive others, and my sister will do the same."
In the past, she would have shown such a weak posture and shed tears. Li Chengqian's anger had already disappeared and he would let it go. But today, instead of calming down Li Chengqian's anger, it seemed to add fuel to the fire. Li Chengqian was furious and yelled with his halberd finger:
"I have always been indulgent to you and never tolerated a word of harsh criticism. However, instead of understanding my love and affection, you have become arrogant by favoring me and only worsened your situation. Marriage is an important matter that is ordered by your parents. How can a matchmaker's words be ignored?
Are you allowed to make your own decisions? Your eyes are too high, and you don't like this or that. I can tolerate it and allow you to choose a consort that suits your heart. But how do you do it? Become a monk? Qingdeng Dao
Hiding for the rest of your life? It’s simply ridiculous!”
Princess Jinyang had never seen such an angry Li Chengqian. Seeing the blue veins on his forehead and his hideous face, she was so frightened that she cried and dared not speak.
Ever since she could remember, her father, mother, queen, brothers, and sisters had always loved and doted on her, but she had never heard even a harsh word. How had she ever been scolded in such a rage?
All the concubines, chamberlains, and maids also know the unique treatment of this little princess in the palace, so His Majesty is so angry now, which makes everyone more and more frightened and out of their minds...
"The Queen is here!" The waiter at the door shouted loudly, and Queen Su, who was dressed in a crimson palace dress and with a head full of pearls and emeralds, slowly walked into the palace, gathered her train and saluted: "I come to see Your Majesty. Your Majesty has always been graceful, peaceful and kind.
Kind, but don’t know
Why are you so angry today?"
Li Chengqian turned around and sat back on the chair on the side, slapped the coffee table hard with his palm, and said angrily: "Ask this girl, do you want to make me angry to death? This is a big deal!"
The husband and wife have been together for many years and know each other best. Although His Majesty's character is far from being as gentle and gentle as he appears on the outside, and is even a bit violent, he treats his siblings very well.
I am generous and cannot bear to scold, especially Princess Jinyang, who was favored by Emperor Taizong and two generations of emperors, Li Cheng and Qian. To be scolded like this in public today, it is obvious that the matter is very serious.
Thinking of this, Queen Su's heart trembled slightly. It was no secret that Princess Jinyang had a crush on Fang Jun. Could it be that she and Fang Jun secretly made a life-long commitment and did something deviant... Queen Su stared at her beauty.
He looked at Princess Jinyang carefully several times and saw that there was nothing unusual about her eyes and brows, and her body posture. She was probably still a virgin. Then he felt relieved and stepped forward to help her up. He waved his hand to repel everyone.
Then he pulled Princess Jinyang to sit on the chair opposite Li Chengqian, took out a handkerchief to wipe Princess Jinyang's tears, and said softly: "What on earth did you do to make His Majesty so angry? Your Majesty loves you most, what's the matter?
Tell me carefully, as long as it's not too much, how can Your Majesty refuse you?"
"Dream! This is absolutely not okay!"
Li Chengqian's tone was decisive and left no room for doubt.
The queen became more and more curious, wiping Princess Jinyang's rouge-white cheeks with her green-white fingers, and asked in a low voice: "What happened?" Princess Jinyang stopped crying, lowered her head, and whispered softly: "Brother asked me to get married.
I refused. Since he would not allow me to continue living in Tai Chi Palace, I went to Mount Zhongnan to build a Taoist temple and become a monk. I will rely on him for the rest of my life.
Amidst the mountains and rivers, it is enough to take the time to practice Taoism, seek immortality, and cultivate one's moral character."
Li Chengqian was furious: "Go to Zhongnan Mountain to practice Taoism? I'm afraid you will follow the example of Changle and have an affair with the traitor, or even have a secret knot? The royal family has lost all face by you, you are so shameless!"
"Your Majesty, be careful what you say!"
Queen Su raised her eyebrows and looked at the furious Li Chengqian: "Your Majesty is the Supreme Being, how can you be so unscrupulous in your words?"
If Li Chengqian's words spread, how could the two princesses Changle and Jinyang still survive?
Even other princesses have to bear a bad reputation. The princesses of the Tang Dynasty who originally had a very bad reputation due to Emperor Gaozu and the princesses have to be notorious on the streets...
Li Chengqian also realized that he had made a mistake, so he sat on the chair angrily and remained silent.
The queen stroked Princess Jinyang's temples and asked softly: "What are you thinking?" At this time, Princess Jinyang stopped crying. She held the queen's hand and said softly to Li Chengqian: "Brother, don't be angry.
My sister is not what you think. First, when Taoist priest Sun Simiao checked my pulse, he said that I was born with weak constitution and damaged internal organs. I was afraid that I would not be able to live to adulthood and would not be suitable for marriage. Although my health has improved over the years, I still suffered from fundamental problems.
We still don’t know what will happen in the future. Wouldn’t it be harming others and ourselves if we get married rashly? Furthermore, it doesn’t matter whether it’s Chang’an or the world.
Well, it’s true that there is no handsome young man that he can like, so it’s not easy for the elder brother to just point out someone for his younger sister to marry just for the sake of so-called marriage, right?”
Li Chengqian was choked and became speechless. He still remembered that Sizi was extremely fragile after he was born. He was held in his mother's arms like a kitten, and even his breathing was thin and soft. It was difficult to continue. He finally grew up, but was also
Sun Simiao concluded that his congenital heart and organs were damaged and he would not be able to survive.
adult.
At that time, my father, who had been stubborn all his life and was ruthless in killing people, cried bitterly while stroking his mother's memorial tablet at night, blaming himself for failing to fulfill the promise he made to his wife when she was dying...
In addition, as Si Zi said, there is no suitable marriage partner. The Shandong family has a long history and has a high self-esteem. Even though it has been suppressed time and time again and has lost its former glory, its airs have always remained.
Reluctant to let go, it would be fine if her daughter married into the royal family, but Princess Shang would rather die than
.
The Guanlong clan was already in ruins, and had deep hatred with the Li and Tang royal family, so they would definitely not marry Sizi to suffer abuse.
The gentry in the south of the Yangtze River live in a corner. In recent years, their talents have withered away, and the mediocre people are not worth a glance.
Although many young generals have emerged in the army in recent years, how can a vulgar warrior be worthy of his beautiful and golden sister? Looking at his sister's red and swollen eye circles and pitiful frailty, Li Chengqian let out a long sigh and said guiltily:
It's Brother Wei who is forcing you to get married. I really can't bear to see you die alone. Since you insist on doing this, what else can Brother Wei say? From now on, you can make your own decisions about your marriage. You can marry whoever you want, and whoever you don't want to marry.
If you don't get married, your brother is the head of the empire. How can he not be able to raise a biological sister? There are rumors in the outside world that you can bear all the burden for your brother.
Just be happy and happy."
Who allowed himself to be the elder brother?
Who allowed himself to be surrounded by such troubled brothers and sisters?
Then support your responsibilities as an elder brother. If you don’t want to marry, then don’t marry. Leng Buding realized that there was a flaw in his words and hurriedly said: “Although I allow you to marry whoever you want, it just shows that I don’t care about my status.
Noble or humble, but some people can't marry! You can't marry when I'm alive, even if I die
You can’t marry me! No matter how he tries to seduce you with his sweet words, remember that I will never allow it!”
Li Chengqian glared and threatened, closing the loopholes in his words.
Before Princess Jinyang could speak, the queen was already displeased and said: "What are you talking about, Your Majesty? The Duke of Yue has always loved Sizi as if he were a girl, and has no dirty intentions at all. What you said is a bit unfair."
.”
Li Chengqian's anger that had just calmed down suddenly rose up. He glared angrily and protected him day and night. Now he couldn't even say a word?
But if he quarreled over this, he would lose all face. He could only stand up angrily, say "unreasonable" and walk away.
The queen was completely confused. She looked at Princess Jinyang and asked, "Did I say the wrong thing?" Princess Jinyang was also puzzled. She shook her head and said, "You don't think that sentence is wrong? My brother-in-law only has brother-sister feelings for me. He has no feelings for me."
I also know this in my heart about the love between men and women, so what my brother said was really inappropriate. Maybe...
…Is there any other reason?”
"Other reasons?"
The Queen frowned, but she was confused. She shook her head, not thinking about His Majesty's recent surly character and explosive temper. She took Princess Jinyang's delicate hand and asked with concern: "What on earth are you thinking? If you don't want to marry
I won’t get married for the time being, because I haven’t reached the point where I can’t get married yet.
Despite your age, why do you want to become a monk and practice Taoism? Could it be that you really have a wrong idea as Your Majesty said?" It is not difficult for the princess to become a monk, and besides, Taoist rules are much fewer than those of Buddhism. In addition to studying Taoism, she usually
The rest of the time is much freer. The princess is a golden branch and a jade leaf, and she is not as clear-minded as the other cultivators.
bitter.
But a girl in her prime who takes off her fine clothes and wears a green shirt is still arousing pity. Princess Jinyang held the queen's hand behind her back, shook her head and said: "How could you think so? My brother has wronged me. Just like what my brother said.
In that case, I still feel that it is better not to marry. A Taoist temple, a blue shirt, three thousand Taoist treasures, and self-cultivation
While nourishing the mind, I can watch the clouds rolling and relaxing, the flowers blooming and falling, not stained by the mundane world, not lingering on things, being in the company of cranes and deer, and decaying with the grass and trees, it is very good."
Why do women have to marry?
If you study Taoism, study the art of immortality, and make your own decisions about your own life, why do you need to marry someone else and endure the troubles of daily necessities, daily life, and relationships, as well as the hardships of raising a husband and raising children, being dignified and virtuous?
It is naturally difficult for ordinary people to get rid of the worldly traps and cannot challenge clan etiquette, but as a princess of the Tang Dynasty, she naturally has such qualifications. Otherwise, what is the point of her ancestors throwing their heads and blood to fight for the world to be wrapped in horse leather?