"Chong-er, remember this. The Zhangsun Clan has been able to reach its current state because of one person…"
Zhangsun Wuji lowered his head and stared at Zhangsun Chong. He said in a deep voice," Your aunt, Empress Zhangsun!”
Of course, Zhangsun Chong knew that the biggest backer of the Zhangsun family was Empress Zhangsun, who was deeply loved by Li Shimin. However, he did not understand why his father would suddenly say such a thing.
"I'm stupid, I don't know what Yeye is trying to say.”Zhangsun Chong's expression was a little blank.
"Silly child."
Zhangsun Wuji patted Zhangsun Chong's shoulder lightly and said calmly," The most important reason why Yeye is so trusted by His Majesty is that as His Majesty's brother-in-law, if you have anything on your mind, you can pass it on to Empress Zhangsun. You're not afraid of being slandered! Do you understand?"
Zhangsun Chong nodded blankly. He was still young and could not understand how hard it was for the emperor to obtain the word " trust."
" Because Yeye had Empress Zhangsun by His Majesty's side who could pass on messages, Yeye became the most powerful noble in the Great Tang…" Zhangsun Wuji turned to Zhangsun Chong." But Chong-er, you didn't…"
Zhangsun Chong felt that these words were a bit inexplicable. He had the protection of his father, the Duke of Qi, and his aunt, the Empress. He could do whatever he wanted in Chang 'an. Why would he need a messenger who could reach the heavens?
"People will grow old and die."
Zhangsun Wuji sighed." Since Chong-er still can't figure it out, Yeye won't say too much to you. However, there is one thing that you must do as Yeye says!”
Zhangsun Chong quickly perked up." Yay, please give me your orders. I will definitely go through fire and water, even if I have to die."”
" Your cousin Li Lizhi, the most beloved princess of His Majesty, was secretly sent to the princess's mansion in Ju De Lane yesterday for three months of secret treatment…"
Zhangsun Wuji calmly said," Chong-er, you don't have to worry about anything during this period of time. When you have time, go to Ju De Lane and get to know Lizhi better…"
"Get closer to Cousin Lizhi? What do you mean?" Zhangsun Chong still hadn't come around to it.
Zhangsun Wuji finally couldn't take it anymore. He slapped Zhangsun Chong on the head and said angrily," I told you to drink less. You're so muddle-headed all day. You can't even understand what I'm saying!
Now, go and cultivate your relationship with Cousin Lizhi. When she gets older, Yaye will ask His Majesty for a marriage proposal for you and let you be the consort of Princess Changle. After you get married, Princess Changle will be the messenger between you and His Majesty!
Princess Changle is not only the Emperor's most beloved princess, but also the Crown Prince's twin sister. Even if the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, he will not be short of your honor and favor! Do you understand?"
With Zhangsun Wuji's words, even a blockhead like Zhangsun Chong understood what his father meant.
" Yay, I understand, I understand. I'll go find Cousin Lizhi right away…"
Under Zhangsun Wuji's disappointed gaze, Zhangsun Chong quickly slipped away.
……
Chang 'an Jude Square, Princess Changle's other residence.
After tidying up their makeup, Princess Chang Le and Princess Xiang Cheng sat in a specially made carriage under the protection of more than ten Thousand Bull Guards. They set off from the back door and slowly left the house.
Due to her status, Princess Xiang Cheng could not bring Princess Changle to Qingxu Temple to look for Yang Qian. Therefore, she asked the coachman to go to the west of the city and go to Yang Qian's meteor-themed snack bar to see if Yang Qian was in the shop.
Princess Chang Le, who did not know the way, did not object to this route.
As Ju De Lane was very close to the Golden Light Gate in the west of the city, it did not take long for the carriage to arrive near the city gate.
At this time, there were many people waiting to enter the city. It was bustling.
Through the car window, Princess Xiang Cheng and Princess Chang Le could see a long queue outside the city gate.
Many of the people in the team were dressed in ragged clothes, had pale faces, and had families with them. They were obviously victims who had come to Chang 'an to seek a chance to live...
The drought and locust plague this time was far more violent than many people had imagined.
Even though the imperial court was already doing its best to save the victims and even used unprecedented new disaster relief methods, there were still limitations.
There were still hundreds of thousands of people in the Guanzhong region who were suffering from severe famine.
Those who survived to beg in Chang 'an were already lucky.
There were also many victims who had long died in the wilderness, becoming nameless people that were eaten by wild dogs…
……
Although Princess Xiang Cheng and Princess Chang Le were the sons of concubines and concubines respectively, they were both noble ladies who had never seen such a scene in the palace.
The endless army of disaster victims was like the dark side of the world, violently attacking the depths of the two princesses 'hearts, making them feel at a loss!
" Royal Sister, why are their clothes so tattered..." Princess Chang Le leaned against the window and looked at the weak and tottering crowd. Her bright eyes were already wet.
" I, I don't know..." Princess Xiang Cheng's voice was a little choked. She had always thought that the deep palace courtyard where she grew up was not a good place, but now she suddenly realized that the people suffered far more than she had imagined.
It was not easy for ordinary people to survive.
At this time, a thin woman carrying a child walked into Chang 'an City with the crowd. Her listless eyes turned to the low-key and luxurious carriage of the Princess' Mansion, and a trace of excitement flashed across her face.
The thin woman carried the sallow and emaciated child and suddenly rushed toward the carriage. She shouted at the top of her lungs,"Noble, buy my child as a slave!
He was only six years old this year and could not eat much food, but he could already help out!
Just buy him for a hundred dollars…
Please, buy my child and let him live…"
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History books would never describe the disasters and tragedies of the feudal era in detail. For example," cannibalism " or " locusts in the second year of Zhenguan ". There were countless human tragedies behind these few words.
I originally didn't plan to write it in detail, but in order to better shape the characters, this event that was related to the spiritual growth of the two princesses was essential.
Finally, as usual, he asked for the evaluation votes.
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