Princess Taiping stayed in the Dragon Gate for two days and spent a sweet holiday with Yang Fan.
Cui Di completely gave up. He persistently swayed back and forth in front of the Princess, showing off his literary talent, showing off his elegant demeanor, but in the end he did not win the Princess's favor. On the contrary, Princess Taiping's patience was exhausted, and she showed a clear disgust toward him. Cui Di was discouraged, and the thought that made his heart run like a monkey and gallop like a galloping horse did not resurface.
In the past two days, Lai Junchen and Wei Suizhong, who had left in a sorry state, had spread the rumor that Princess Taiping had invited many dissolute scholars, handsome young men, and even an elegant and refined monk to the Dragon Gate, where they would fool around and bathe in the river of love.
In view of the dissolute traditional style of Tang princesses, especially seducing their families, the Princess had already set an example for them. This kind of love affair was immediately recognized and spread by the common people. It became a topic of conversation during the Spring Festival. Even the fact that Princess Taiping was "several months pregnant" could not stop the spread of this rumor.
Zhang Shuo had been in the Dragon Gate for two days. He had been persuaded by his good friend Gao Jian to join the Taiping Sect. But as soon as he returned to the city, he heard these rumors and immediately gave up the idea of joining the Taiping Sect. He had been in the Dragon Gate for a few days and naturally knew that these rumors were not true. But gossip was a fearful thing. He was a gentleman who cherished his reputation very much. How could he ruin his own reputation?
But he did not want to offend Princess Taiping. He just made up his mind to have less contact with her in the future. Princess Taiping knew nothing about his plan. From the news from Gao Jian, she thought that this trip to the Dragon Gate had successfully touched the scholar's heart and it was very likely that she could win him over.
After Princess Taiping left the Dragon Gate, she immediately went to the palace to persuade the emperor for her langjun's return to the military camp.
It had been a long time since the Han and Jin Dynasties that the aristocratic families worked together to pressure the imperial power for common interests. But no aristocratic family had set up a special organization for this. If he revealed the existence of this organization to a member of the royal family, it would undoubtedly be the stupidest thing to do, even if this member of the royal family had the closest relationship with him.
Therefore, Yang Fan would not tell Princess Taiping about the existence of the Succession Hall and his role in the Succession Hall. In this way, he had no reason to refuse Princess Taiping's suggestion. Was he willing to grow vegetables in the mountains? This was illogical. He had been working hard to bring back Li Tang, but now he refused to return to the army. This was also illogical.
Therefore, at least in the eyes of Princess Taiping, her husband readily agreed.
At this moment, Wu Zetian, Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi were admiring the plum blossoms in the Flying Fragrance Hall.
Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi stood on the left and right of Wu Zetian, who was holding a dragon-headed walking stick. They were talking to each other tenderly and affectionately.
"Your Majesty, what's so ridiculous about this? Since ancient times, men have been in charge of the world, and women are dependent on men. Naturally, there is no such thing as a man asking a woman for a title. But Your Majesty, you are different. You are the Empress, the only female Empress in the world since ancient times! "
"Yes, men can have more than one wife and four concubines. Your Majesty, as the Empress, why can't you? If Your Majesty gives us a title, it will also shut the mouths of those ministers, so that they will not always talk nonsense in front of Your Majesty. We don't need to be so sneaky and secretive! "
After Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi, the two brothers, especially favored Empress Wu Zetian, no matter what request they had, the Empress would not refuse them. The two brothers became more and more greedy. At this moment, they were bewitching Wu Zetian to give them an official title, which was Empress and Imperial Concubine.
Men asking women for a title? Men to be Empress and Imperial Concubine?
When Wu Zetian first heard this request, she couldn't help but laugh out loud. She only felt that these two little lovers were very interesting. They could actually make such a ridiculous request. But under the soft pleading of the two, Wu Zetian thought carefully and really felt that it was not impossible.
"It is the first time for me to become the Empress as a woman. Naturally, there is no precedent. Since I am the Empress, why can't I concubine and concubine?"
Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi saw that the Empress seemed to be thinking and seemed to be moved. They were overjoyed and wanted to act coquettishly and strike while the iron was hot. Suddenly, Eunuch Hai rushed forward and bowed to report, "Your Majesty, Princess Taiping has entered the palace and wants to see Your Majesty!"
"Oh!"
Wu Zetian let go of a plum blossom and looked back to ask, "Where is she?"
"She is waiting outside the palace!"
"Let her come in!"
After Wu Zetian said, she walked into the Flying Fragrance Hall. Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi hurriedly chased after her. Zhang Yizhi said, "Your Majesty, what Yizhi said just now …"
Wu Zetian said, "You two stay away for a while. This matter, let me think about it carefully and then make a conclusion!"
Zhang Changzong said, "Your Majesty, if I have a title, I can accompany Your Majesty openly now. You don't need to hide to the side, right? I hope Your Majesty will agree!"
After saying that, the two brothers hid behind the curtain together.
After Princess Taiping returned to the city, she didn't even go home, so she was still wearing that snow-white fur robe.
Princess Taiping slowly walked into the Flying Fragrance Hall. When she saw Wu Zetian, she happily said, "I haven't seen you for a long time. Mother, are you well?"
"Good, good, good. Your mother is very good. Look at your big belly. You should stay in the mansion and take care of your pregnancy. Don't walk around. "
"Mother, your daughter's body has always been strong. It's not like you don't know. Besides, your daughter is a woman who has given birth to a child. Mother doesn't need to worry."
Princess Taiping said. She took the dragon head crutch from Wu Zetian's hand and gave it to a palace maid. She helped her mother to sit down in front of a bed.
Wu Zetian smiled and glanced at her. She said, "This girl, since you came to the palace, you must have something to tell your mother. Well, don't rack your brain on how to talk to your mother in a roundabout way. What's the matter with you this time? "
Princess Taiping giggled and said, "Whatever idea your daughter has, I can't hide it from Ah Mu."
Wu Zetian snorted and said, "I know you have something to say. Say it!"
Princess Taiping hugged her arm and begged, "Mother, can you issue an edict to transfer Yang Fan back to the army?"
"Hmm?"
Wu Zetian's eyes sharpened. She said in a deep voice, "Did he ask you to come and beg me?"
"No!"
Princess Taiping said, "I felt sorry for him. That's why I wanted to ask Mother to show mercy and let him go."
How could Wu Zetian believe him? She harrumphed and said, "I trust him, that's why I sent him to the Ministry of Personnel. Look at him. Not only did he mess up the job, he even gave others a handle on him. Even I lost face because of him. According to my temperament, if he wasn't Yang Fan, would I let him go easily? Now I just asked him to go to the Dragon Gate to reflect on his mistakes. But he is not satisfied? He even begged you! "
Princess Taiping said, "It really wasn't his idea! His mother's punishment of Yang Fan was also a painstaking effort to groom him. Yang Fan knew that it was Mother's good intention. So he gladly endured it and stayed at the Dragon Gate these days. But Lai Junchen was not satisfied. He wanted to find trouble with him! "
Wu Zetian was surprised, "Why did Lai Junchen come into this?"
Princess Taiping said, "Mother, you know that Lai Junchen and Yang Fan have a grudge. Lai Junchen was reinstated and was put in an important position by Mother. But Yang Fan was banished from the Dragon Gate. How could Lai Junchen not show off his power to him? Lai Junchen wanted to taunt Yang Fan by holding the Roast Tail Banquet at the Dragon Gate.
Coincidentally, my daughter invited a few good friends, including the three brothers, Zhang Tongxiu, Zhang Changqi, and Zhang Changyi, as well as Reverend Huifan and Young Master Cui Shi to the Dragon Gate. It was against the rules for Lai Junchen to stay in the Dragon Gate, and he invited his friends and occupied the palace. Zhang Tongxiu and the others wanted him to leave, but Lai Junchen refused.
Behind the curtain, Zhang Changzong was shocked when he heard this. He whispered to Zhang Yizhi, "How did Second Brother, Eighth Brother and Ninth Brother offend Lai Junchen?"
Zhang Yizhi's face darkened. He snorted, "Lai Junchen is too arrogant. He doesn't even care about our Zhang family!"
Outside, Princess Taiping told the story and said to Wu Zetian, "Lai Junchen lost face and blamed Yang Fan. Mother appointed Lai Junchen as the Assistant Minister of Agriculture. He is Yang Fan's immediate superior. How could he let it go? He will definitely find trouble with Yang Fan. "
Wu Zetian frowned and said, "If he is innocent, even if Lai Junchen wants to scheme against him, what can he do?"
Princess Taiping said coquettishly, "He can't stand people who are nitpicky. Mother transferred him back to the army. They are in different positions. It won't be easy for Lai Junchen to find trouble with him. If Mother still wants to punish him, then … Mother can transfer him to his place and suffer some hardship. Isn't that the same? "
Princess Taiping saw that the Empress did not want to transfer Yang Fan, so she took the initiative to give her a ladder. Anyway, she was in the capital. Even if Yang Fan was transferred to another place, it would only be temporary. After the storm had passed, she could transfer him back. With this roundabout way, it would not be easy for people to suspect that she coveted the military power.
Wu Zetian said unhappily, "Daughter, you and him … His preposterous things, I won't care about you. But if you use this relationship to interfere in the affairs of the country, it is not appropriate. The civil and military positions are the public weapons of the country. How can they be privately transferred? "
Princess Taiping said, "This can't be considered as giving and receiving in private. Yang Fan had made illustrious military exploits for the imperial court. Mother often says to make the best use of people. In my opinion, it is better for Yang Fan to go to the army, where he can show his talents. In the yamen, those officials are always scheming and deceiving each other. How could Yang Fan, with his straightforward and frank temperament, do that? "
Behind the curtain, Zhang Changzong said cheerfully, "Fortunately, there is Yang Fan to block the disaster. Otherwise, we will provoke that mad dog!"
Zhang Yizhi said with a gloomy face, "I am afraid it is not that simple. In a while, tell His Majesty that we brothers will go out of the palace and ask second brother about it. Lai Junchen is a sinister poisonous snake. We must be careful! "
Zhang Changzong had no idea. Since Zhang Yizhi said so, Zhang Changzong agreed.
Outside, Wu Zetian was pestered by her daughter. She had no choice but to say, "Okay, okay, I know! Let me think about this matter carefully and then make a decision! "
Princess Taiping saw that although her mother didn't agree immediately, she didn't say anything definite and even left some leeway. She didn't want to pester her anymore, so she obediently agreed and started to talk about daily life. With a few words, Wu Zetian's face was filled with happiness. At this moment, the eunuch Xiao Hai tiptoed in. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the master of White Horse Temple asks for an audience!"
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