Seriously speaking, Lin Xuan and Changsun Chong have no grudges.
Although Li Lizhi was originally supposed to marry him, the marriage was canceled because of Lin Xuan's willingness.
But he doesn't hate Lin Xuan, on the contrary, he is grateful to Lin Xuan.
Li Lizhi is the eldest daughter, and he must respect her if she marries her.
If Changsun Wuji hadn't forced him, he wouldn't have wanted to marry Li Lizhi at all.
He targeted Lin Xuan because he had improved the relationship between Lin Xuan and Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian used to rely heavily on Changsun Wuji and was relatively polite to him.
But I don't know when Li Chengqian started to alienate him. When chatting, he always mentioned Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan was just a businessman's son, who was lucky enough to be awarded a title. Changsun Chong looked down on Lin Xuan at all.
Princess Gaoyang was originally very jealous of Li Lizhi.
Now that she has married into the eldest grandson's family, she hates Li Lizhi even more.
In her opinion, she married Li Lizhi instead.
No matter who she marries, all of Chang'an will be supported by her status.
Only Changsun's family, although they said they were polite, she could feel that Changsun Wuji was not as polite to her as he said.
Although it was true, she knew that Changsun Wuji's status was not something she, a concubine, could have caused.
It would not do her any good to get into a fight with Changsun Wuji.
So when she faced Changsun Chong's concubines and children, she looked kind and cheerful.
If she hadn't married Changsun Chong, she should be living freely in the princess's mansion now.
Li Lizhi does not live in the princess mansion herself, but she wants to but cannot.
"What's wrong, Your Majesty?" Queen Changsun asked.
She had reminded Li Shimin before that the Lin family had no background, so even if the gift was a little shabby, don't care.
Why did Li Shimin still look surprised?
Li Shimin handed over the gift list and said, "Take a look."
Empress Changsun took the gift list suspiciously, and when she saw the words written on the gift list, she was also shocked.
"What on earth did the Marquis of Jingyang County give that surprised his father and mother so much? Is it some kind of rare treasure?" Princess Gaoyang asked curiously.
Lin Xuan didn't have a good impression of Princess Gaoyang, who single-handedly created the Cuckold King of the Tang Dynasty and was famous throughout the ages together with Fang Yiai. Hearing this, he said calmly: "I don't have anything to offer, so I'll let someone else spend thousands of dollars on my family."
More than five hundred kilograms of gold were smelted and cast into twelve golden pigs, which were presented to His Majesty."
"What!"
Everyone present, except Li Chengqian who had known about it for a long time, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun who had seen the gift list, all looked at Lin Xuan in surprise.
What is the concept of one thousand five hundred pounds of gold?
If converted into copper coins, it can be exchanged for 200,000 to 300,000 yuan.
But many things are not calculated like this. One tael of gold is worth ten guan, but it is very difficult to exchange ten guan for one tael of gold.
Although gold was not considered currency in the Tang Dynasty, it could be used as currency in the upper class society.
In ancient times, mining and smelting technologies were very backward, so gold was very scarce.
Most of them were collected by aristocratic families and lords.
The money the Cui family gave Lin Xuan back then was all copper coins, not even a tael of gold.
Lin Xuan bought the more than 1,500 kilograms of gold slowly at a higher price than the market price.
Nowadays, it is difficult to buy gold in the entire market in Chang'an.
There is no way, ancient copper coins usually cost several kilograms. If something happens, you can't just run away with the copper coins, right?
How much can a person hold even if he is exhausted?
Therefore, the gold collected by aristocratic families will not be circulated at all.
There was already little gold in the Tang Dynasty, and as a result, it became even less.
Many people think it is tacky to give money directly, but it is not enough.
When the content reaches a certain level, it becomes unconscionably tacky.
This is just like people in later generations giving away tens or even millions of cash. Many people think it is tacky, and they may or may not be ridiculing them. They are really nouveau riche.
But when the local government sends 100 million or 1 billion in cash, no one thinks so.
Princess Gao Yang was in this mood now. She wanted to laugh at Lin Xuan for being tacky. She opened her mouth several times but did not say anything.
Li Shimin looked at Lin Xuan and thought that he might as well not go back.
There was nothing he could do, half of it was more than ten or two hundred thousand dollars, he felt heartbroken.
In his eyes, the money is all his.
Giving back half of it is like taking money out of his pocket.
Li Shimin was afraid of poverty, so taking money from his pocket was like cutting his flesh.
"You come with me and let the other girls have a chat with each other." Li Shimin said.
"yes."
Everyone responded, bowed to Empress Changsun, followed Li Shimin, and left the Li Zheng Hall.
After everyone left, Empress Changsun looked at Li Lizhi and said with a wry smile: "Zi Chu is making trouble, why didn't you stop him?"
Li Lizhi said a little aggrievedly: "Queen Mother, I tried to persuade my husband, but the Lin family really doesn't have anything to offer. He said that my father would definitely like it as a gift."
Empress Changsun smiled bitterly, she liked it, but how could she go back half way?
She has been married to Li Shimin for many years and knows Li Shimin very well. It may be difficult for Li Shimin to withdraw half of his money.
But half of the return ceremony has been done like this since ancient times. Even ordinary people have done this. If you don't withdraw and spread the word, how will others see the royal family?
"Stop standing, sit down." Queen Changsun said.
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
After Li Lizhi sat down, Queen Changsun asked, "How many days have you been married? How has your consort treated you?"
"After returning to my mother's house, my husband treated me very well." Li Lizhi said.
"I heard that you and Zichu will return to the Lin family the next day. Are Zichu's parents easy to get along with?"
"My father-in-law and mother-in-law are very open-minded, and my mother-in-law even handed over the housekeeping rights to me," Li Lizhi said.
"Since his parents are enlightened, you must abide by your duty and not be arrogant because of your status. Do you understand?" Empress Changsun warned.
"Yes, my daughter will obey her mother's teachings." Li Lizhi said.
Queen Changsun nodded, looked at Princess Gaoyang, and asked, "What about you?"
Princess Gaoyang's eyes turned red and she said: "Mother, the eldest grandson not only has several concubines, but also several children. What's even more outrageous is that on the second day of the wedding, he went to the concubine's room and exposed his daughter's face.
Where to put it?"
Empress Changsun looked at the crying Princess Gaoyang and scolded her: "As a wife, how is it inappropriate for a wife to call her husband by his first name?"
Princess Gaoyang secretly resented Li Lizhi's kindness, but she scolded me harshly.
Sure enough, they didn't come out of the same belly, so the treatment was different.
Although she thought so in her heart, Princess Gaoyang did not dare to show it and said: "What the mother taught me is that my daughter knows she is wrong."
Queen Changsun still felt a little distressed when she saw Princess Gaoyang with pear blossoms and rain.
Princess Gaoyang lost her mother when she was young and has been raised by her. She also treats Princess Gaoyang as her own child.
"Okay, Chong'er, I will talk about him later, but you also have to think more about your own problems. You are the wife and the princess, and you look no worse than others. Why doesn't he want to be with you?
Staying overnight? Chong'er is the eldest son of the family and has the important responsibility of carrying on the family line. Isn't it normal to have several concubines?" Queen Changsun said.