When Li Shimin was throwing grenades in the military camp,
Crown Prince Li Chengqian hurriedly asked to see Empress Zhangsun.
"Mother, how is your body these days? This is a ginseng from Goguryeo, it can help you nourish your body.”Li Chengqian said with filial piety.
"A while ago, mother escaped death. It was all thanks to that child Yu 'er who saved her. As her uncle, you should visit him more often when you have time.”Empress Zhangsun said.
This was also a reminder. Li Yu's reputation among the people was extremely high now.
Li Chengqian was now being criticized by the ministers, making him even more nervous and uneasy.
"Mother is right, your son will go visit little sister Chang Le later.”
Li Chengqian continued,"
"Mother, your son heard that the Tibetan envoy paid tribute today and asked for the Tibetan King to marry Changle in the Xuanzheng Hall. Do you know about this?”
Li Chengqian intentionally or unintentionally mentioned this matter.
Obviously, this was his main purpose for coming to the palace this time.
"I heard that the envoy is really arrogant. There is a hint of threat in his words. If Changle doesn't marry Tubo, they seem to want to send troops to invade.”
"Mother, do you think father will marry Changle?”Li Chengqian probed.
"With your Imperial Father's temper, of course not!”Empress Zhangsun said reasonably,"
"Moreover, Changle is your father's favorite princess. She gave birth to the Qilin son, Li Yu, and has won a great reputation among the people. Your father has no reason to send them to Tubo.
Moreover, our Great Tang has many soldiers and generals, and even the vicious Turks have been destroyed. This rising Tubo should be nothing to worry about.”
Li Chengqian poured a cup of ginseng tea and pretended to chat. He said,
"Although Tubo has just been established, it cannot be underestimated. Moreover, it is entrenched on the plateau and snowy mountains. General Li Jing once sent troops to attack, but he also returned in defeat.
If the Tibetans send troops to harass our borders in the future, it will be a headache.”
As she spoke, Empress Zhangsun finally understood the meaning behind Li Chengqian's words and said somewhat unhappily,"
"Qian 'er, from what you're saying, you want to marry Tubo and let your sisters Changle and Yu' er suffer in Tubo?”
Tubo was located on the plateau, and Princess Changle had been delicate since she was young. Empress Zhangsun definitely could not bear to let Princess Changle marry.
Not to mention Changle, even any princess in the palace could not go!
When Li Chengqian saw Empress Zhangsun's sullen expression, he said with some fear,"
"Mother, how could your son come up with such a rotten idea? Your son would never agree to let little sister Changle marry into Tubo.”
"That's more like it." Empress Zhangsun heaved a sigh of relief and drank a mouthful of ginseng tea.
" However..." Li Chengqian changed the topic and said,""Your son feels that we should politely reject the Tibetans and not directly fall out with them.”
"Declined?" "How?" asked Empress Zhangsun.”
"He also told the Tibetan envoy that Changle already had an engagement and could not marry the Tubo.”Li Chengqian said.
"That's a good reason." " But…" Empress Zhangsun said doubtfully," We have tried many times to find a Prince Consort for Changle City, but we have failed. None of the young masters in Chang 'an City are worthy of her."”
Li Chengqian explained,
"Mother, I'm not really letting little sister Changle get married. It's just a pre-arranged marriage to chase away the Tibetan envoy. As long as you tell little sister Changle, your son believes that she will definitely agree.”
"It's inappropriate!" "Your Imperial Father's words are like gold and jade. If he turns his pretense into reality, wouldn't it be…" Empress Zhangsun still refused.
She knew very well that the current Princess Chang Le only wanted to protect Li Yu and did not want to get married at all.
Moreover, no family in Chang 'an dared to marry Princess Changle. Even Zhangsun Chong was about to give up.
"Mother, do you really intend to let little sister Chang Le stay in the palace for the rest of her life?”
Li Chengqian said worriedly,
"According to the rules of etiquette, sister Changle has already grown up and should move out of the palace and live in her own princess residence. However, father has not issued an edict for a long time…"
Empress Zhangsun noticed something and asked,"
"Chengqian, do you think your father dotes on Changle too much, or are you worried that your father dotes on Yu 'er too much?”
Li Chengqian was speechless. He knelt on the ground and cried,
"Mother, your son's thoughts cannot be hidden from you. Please save your son. Father has repeatedly compared your son to Li Yu in the court.
To say that your son is inferior to a three and a half year old child, your son is truly afraid that one day, this crown prince position will be lost!”
Empress Zhangsun's heart ached when she saw Li Chengqian crying bitterly.
She didn't want to see brothers fighting each other.
Therefore, he had been mediating and maintaining Li Chengqian's position as Crown Prince.
It could be said that as long as Empress Zhangsun was alive, she would not let Li Shimin depose Li Chengqian.
"Chengqian, what's wrong with you crying like this?”
Empress Zhangsun sighed. Although she hated him for not competing, she said helplessly,"
"Get up first. Mother will tell your father what you mean. If possible, take this opportunity to let Chang Le bring Yu 'er out of the palace.”
Both hands were meat. Empress Zhangsun made a difficult decision to prioritize her son, Li Chengqian.
After the discussion between mother and son, Empress Zhangsun tidied up her appearance and went to Princess Changle's bedroom.
The three-and-a-half-year-old Li Yu had just returned from the military camp and was drinking milk.
"The Empress has arrived!"
The palace maids shouted, forcing Li Yu to stop.
Princess Chang Le straightened her clothes and walked out to welcome him.
"Mother ~"
Chang Le instantly turned from a mature mother into a playful girl.
In front of Empress Zhangsun, she was still a child.
Empress Zhangsun hugged Li Yu in her arms and teased,"
"Yu 'er is already so heavy. Grandma can't even carry him anymore.”
Empress Zhangsun noticed the white stain on the corner of Li Yu's mouth and said to Princess Changle,"
"Changle, Yu 'er is already so old. It's time to try weaning.”
"Your son is also considering this matter, but we have to take it slow.”Princess Changle's ears turned red.
"This is the tonic your brother asked me to bring you. It's Korean ginseng. You have to feed the child personally every day to nourish your body.”Empress Zhangsun said with great concern.
"Thank you, Mother." Princess Chang Le accepted the tonics and said,""Your son will definitely go to the Eastern Palace one day to visit brother.”
"Changle, mother has something to discuss with you.”
Empress Zhangsun put down Li Yu, as if she didn't want him to listen, and said,"
"Yu 'er, Little Si is outside. Can you play with her for a while? Grandma has something important to tell your mother.”
Li Yu walked out of the door. He was really curious. Was it something important?
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