Di Guangyuan was trembling with anger, but this was not the time to argue with his brother. Di Guangyuan pulled Tang Qing to the side and quietly asked about the situation. He comforted him, "Brother Tang, I am the second son of the Di family. Don't be anxious. How about this, you go back first and come to my house tomorrow morning. We will discuss in detail. My Di family will take responsibility for any losses."
Tang Qing saw that he was sincere and said, "Alright! Since you said so, I will go to your house tomorrow and listen to the news! "
Tang Qing glared at Di Guangzhao with disgust and turned to go downstairs. Di Guangzhao came up to him and said, "Second brother …"
Di Guangyuan suppressed the anger in his heart and said in a calm voice, "Wait for me here. There are a few nobles in the private room. I will go and inform them and we will go home together!"
Di Guangyuan hurriedly entered the private room and did not dare to raise his head. He cupped his hands and said with shame, "Your Highness, the two generals, my fellow brothers and friends, I have some matters to attend to at home and have to go back immediately. Today's matter is really too impolite, really too impolite … "
Before he finished speaking, he thought of how unfilial his third brother was, how he ruined the family's reputation and humiliated his father's illustrious name. Moreover, it was seen by so many people. In less than a day, the news would spread all over Luoyang. He suddenly burst into tears.
Princess Taiping smiled and said softly, "As the saying goes, the dragon has nine sons, each one is different. You are you, he is him, and Grandpa Di is Grandpa Di. You have to think about this clearly! "
Di Guangyuan quickly wiped his tears and said gratefully, "Your Highness's priceless advice, Guangyuan will remember it. I will take my leave first! "
Di Guangyuan bowed to everyone again and hurriedly left. When he came out of the private room, Di Guangzhao had already disappeared without a trace. Di Guangyuan was so angry that his lungs were about to explode. However, he could not vent his anger here, so he could only suppress his anger and hurriedly left.
The banquet was already halfway done, but with Di Guangzhao's interference, the entire banquet was covered in dust, so it could not continue. Everyone felt sorry for Di Renjie and Di Guangyuan, and hastily ended the banquet. Qiu Shenji stood up and said, "All of you, return to your places. I invited the princess here, so I will escort her back to the residence!"
Of course, no one would compete with him for this job. They bid farewell to Huselo and left. Princess Taiping also put on her light fur coat and left the restaurant with Qiu Shenji. She boarded her own carriage. Qiu Shenji mounted a warhorse and escorted by a few soldiers.
As the carriage passed two crossroads, Princess Taiping suddenly pulled the curtains and peeked out. Qiu Shenji, who was riding on the horse, seemed to sense something. He turned his head and met the Princess's eyes. Princess Taiping gently nodded. Qiu Shenji immediately turned over and dismounted from the horse. Then, he strode up to the car, opened the back door and got into the carriage.
There were not many pedestrians on the street, and there were a large number of servants from the Princess Mansion and the General Mansion around. Qiu Shenji's movements were extremely agile. The carriages were still moving forward, and no one noticed him.
There was a stove in the carriage, and the charcoal was burning brightly.
Princess Taiping entered the carriage and took off her fur coat. She was still dressed in men's clothing, but she was more casual in the carriage than outside. She leaned against the soft cushion, looking less dignified and more languid. Although she was dressed in men's clothing, when she sat there, her breasts were protruding, her waist was slender, her jade-like smile, and her lovely and charming appearance, no one would see her as a man.
The carriage was an ox carriage, and the carriage was very wide. There was a brocade stool opposite Princess Taiping's couch. Qiu Shenji entered the carriage and walked over on the soft snow white Persian carpet. He turned around and sat on the brocade stool.
Princess Taiping glanced at him and played with her nails in boredom. She asked, "General Qiu, why did you invite me out?"
Qiu Shenji put his hands on his knees and said with a smile, "There is one reason why I invited Your Highness out for a banquet. It is indeed to relieve Your Highness's mood. As for the other matter … "
His weed-like thick eyebrows slightly raised. He looked at Princess Taiping and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness! You are a member of Li Tang's royal family. There is something that I should not say. However, this matter is known by everyone in the world. Regardless of whether it is said or not, it will still happen. And once it happens, everyone, whether it is Your Highness or me, will be greatly affected. I am a straightforward person and do not want to beat around the bush. If I speak bluntly and offend Your Highness, I hope Your Highness will not blame me. "
Princess Taiping's clear eyes slightly narrowed. She sat up a little and said, "General Qiu, please speak freely. I am not a woman who cannot keep things in her heart!"
Qiu Shenji said, "If so, I will speak frankly!"
Qiu Shenji paused and said, "Your Highness, the Empress controls the universe and the world. Now it seems that ascending to the throne is inevitable. Your Highness, do you think so?"
Although Wu Zetian's intention was known by everyone, no one dared to break it. Qiu Shenji not only broke it, but also in front of the princess of the Tang dynasty. The atmosphere in the carriage suddenly became cold.
Princess Taiping's body seemed to stiffen. Then, she sat up a little straighter and stared at Qiu Shenji. After a while, she slowly nodded, "Yes! In my opinion, Mother does have this intention. But, so what? Taiping is only a woman. "
Qiu Shenji laughed and said, "Your Highness, do you think that I want you to bear the responsibility of supporting the country and protecting the national weapon of the Tang dynasty? No, no, no … "
Qiu Shenji shook his head and slightly puffed out his chest, "Qiu Shenji is loyal to the Empress. Heaven and earth can prove it! The Empress wants to be the Empress Dowager of the Tang dynasty. Qiu Shenji is a loyal subject of the Tang dynasty! The Empress wants to change the world. Qiu Shenji … is a loyal subject of the Empress! "
Princess Taiping's eyes flashed and asked, "Then, why did General Qiu mention this to me?"
Qiu Shenji sighed and said, "Because … the Empress is already old!"
"Why?"
"Then we have to think about it. Once the Empress becomes the Empress, who will the country belong to?"
Princess Taiping gently leaned back on the pillow and said lightly, "Mother has two sons. Taiping has two elder brothers. Since ancient times, the country has always been passed on to their sons. If Mother becomes the Empress, the Crown Prince … will of course be Taiping's elder brother. "
Qiu Shenji smiled, "But, there has never been a female Empress! Once the Empress becomes the first female Empress in history. Of course, the Empress can pass the throne to her son. But the son of this Empress is also the son of the previous Emperor. So, once the Crown Prince becomes the Empress, will he restore the title of Li Tang? All Emperors want their country to last for thousands of years. Will the Empress not consider this? Furthermore, the two princes have never been loved by the Empress. Your Highness should know this better than this old man. "
Princess Taiping frowned and asked, "Then, who does General Qiu think can be the Crown Prince?"
Qiu Shenji said slowly, "I think that the Wu Clan's nephew has a better chance of becoming the Crown Prince than the current Emperor and Prince of Luling!"
Princess Taiping's face darkened. Qiu Shenji continued, "But there is another person who has a better chance of becoming the Crown Prince than the Wu Clan's nephew! This person's surname is Li! "
Princess Taiping's expression changed and asked hurriedly, "Who is this person?"
Qiu Shenji slowly raised his eyes and looked at Princess Taiping. He said word by word, "Of course … Your Highness!"
Princess Taiping was startled. She laughed involuntarily and said, "Ridiculous! I am a woman … "
Qiu Shenji interrupted, "Since there can be a female Emperor, why can't there be a female Crown Prince?"
The carriage was silent, only the faint rumbling of the wheels, the hawkers' cries, and the occasional whinny of the warhorses could be heard.
The curtain swayed slightly, the carriage also swayed slightly, but Princess Taiping's clear face was like ice, without a trace of ripple. After a long time, she slowly said: "My surname is also Li, as General Qiu said just now, isn't Ah Mu worried that I will restore the name of Li Tang?"
Qiu Shenji shook his head and said, "Of course the Empress does not need to worry! Only when the world no longer belongs to the Tang dynasty can the Princess become the Emperor. If the Princess wants to restore the Tang dynasty, how can she still have the throne? "
He stared at Princess Taiping and said, "Even if Your Highness wants to give up the throne, how can the court officials who abandoned the Tang dynasty to protect the Empress agree? With the Empress's wisdom, how can she not think of this? The Empress loves Your Highness the most and often says that Your Highness is the most like her. In this world, the Empress will come from the Tang dynasty, and Your Highness is the Princess of the Tang dynasty. If the Princess of the Tang dynasty wants to be the new Crown Prince, both the new and old officials can accept it. As long as Your Highness is willing to fight for it, no one can compete with you! "
Princess Taiping gently pursed her bright and beautiful lips and said slowly, "I think I understand what General Qiu means."
Qiu Shenji showed a satisfied smile and cupped his fists, "I am willing to serve Your Highness!"
Princess Taiping's pretty face darkened, and she said coldly, "I have never wanted to be the Crown Prince, let alone the Emperor!"
Qiu Shenji was startled, and his smile froze on his face.
Princess Taiping's expression was stern, but there was a trace of sadness in her voice, "General Qiu! I am the Princess of the Tang dynasty! The Emperor Gaozong of the Tang dynasty is my father! It is my mother who wants to change the world. As their daughter, what can I do? What should I do? Ha … I can't do anything, and I don't want to do anything! Fortunately, I am a girl, and I don't need to ask for trouble by carrying this burden on my shoulders! I can stand aside with a clear conscience … "
Qiu Shenji said, "Your Highness, as long as you nod, the Crown Prince position will be yours …"
Princess Taiping interrupted, "Will you be happy if you have the whole world? I don't think so. In my opinion, it is enough for a girl to take care of her husband and children! I don't have a husband now, but I still have children. I am very happy to live like this! "
Qiu Shenji was so anxious that he kept rubbing his hands, and said again, "Your Highness!"
Princess Taiping's face was frosty, and she waved her sleeves, and said in a deep voice, "I am already drunk. Just pretend that you said nothing today. General Qiu, please go back! "
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