"How is that possible?" Li Chengqian was aghast.
He couldn't believe that this was the truth. If that was the case, then wouldn't it be the greatest tragedy of human relations for thousands of years?
"This matter isn't difficult to investigate. There are many families like this in Chang 'an. Your Highness, you will know how many of these families are mentally retarded and have children who died prematurely." Meton said. It wasn't difficult for Li Chengqian to investigate this matter.
However, this wasn't the end of the nightmare. Meton looked at Li Chengqian and said solemnly, "According to my observation, Princess Changle isn't even 14 years old!"
"Why? She'll only be 14 in three months?" Li Chengqian asked with red eyes.
"Why? Hmph! There are countless young women who have died in childbirth. " Meton's voice trembled. 14 years old and her body hadn't matured yet. If the fetus was too big, it would definitely be difficult to give birth. In the best case, the fetus would die. In the worst case, two lives would be lost. Meton felt a sharp pain in his heart when he thought of those innocent lives that were lost and he couldn't do anything about it.
"Ah!"
Li Chengqian's body turned cold. His poor sister had experienced the two cruelest tragedies of human relations.
"That's right! Meton's words are true! "Elder Hua's voice came from outside the door.
The main reason why Li Chengqian had come this time was because of his foot injury. Therefore, he had informed Elder Hua in advance. However, for Li Chengqian's safety, the two of them decided to do the examination in the Mo Manor.
"Elder Hua!"
"Miracle Doctor Hua!"
Meton and Li Chengqian stood up and greeted him.
"The Old Man has been practicing medicine for many years. He once counted 1,300 families with incestuous marriages. Among them, more than 800 children died prematurely, 120 were mentally retarded, and 52 were physically disabled. More than 30% of the women under the age of 15 suffered from dystocia, 15% of the babies died, and 5% of the babies died."
Every time Mr. Hua reported a number, he would tremble all over. When he arrived at the Mo Family Village, he strongly forbade close relatives from getting married at a later age. This was one of the reasons why there were so many bachelors in the Mo Family Village.
"Is incestuous marriage actually so harmful?"
Li Chengqian broke out in a cold sweat. He didn't expect that something that seemed to be a happy thing would push his sister into an invisible abyss.
He might still be skeptical about Meton's words, but he had witnessed Elder Hua's medical skills with his own eyes, so there was no doubt about it.
In an instant, the three of them fell into a deep silence.
"Hehe! What's wrong with you guys? " A bell-like laughter was heard. Princess Changle didn't have to pretend to have a rough voice anymore. Instead, she returned to her normal voice, which was exceptionally pleasant to the ears.
However, such a moving voice made Li Chengqian even sadder. Li Chengqian squeezed out an ugly smile and said, "How's your drawing? Is it difficult? "
"It's not difficult at all. I'm a drawing genius. Moreover, Zi Yi's drawing is very interesting!" Princess Changle smiled faintly and said proudly. Princess Changle grew up in the palace, which was boring to begin with. She had never seen such a rare thing as violent drawing. Immediately, she was deeply attracted to it.
"That's right. You're Li Chengqian's sister!" Li Chengqian tried to cover it up.
"That's right. Brother Crown Prince, don't be sad. I believe that your leg can be cured." Princess Changle comforted him softly. She thought that Li Chengqian was unhappy because of his leg.
"Yes! It can definitely be cured. "Li Chengqian smiled with tears in his eyes.
"That's right. If it can't be cured, I'll let Imperial Father give this fellow a good beating!" Princess Changle turned her head to look at Meton and raised her small fist to threaten him.
"Uh uh!" Meton was speechless. Why was it that he was just sitting at home and waiting for an unexpected disaster to befall him?
"Don't worry, Princess? His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince's foot is currently in the process of recovery. Given time, he will definitely make a full recovery. "Elder Hua gazed at Princess Changle tenderly. She truly was a girl with a bitter fate.
"Thank you, Elder? I'll leave Brother Crown Prince to you! "Changle said politely.
Meton looked at the ceiling speechlessly. Alright, so he was the bad guy. To think that he wanted to save her just now.
"Goodbye, Zi Yi! I'll look for you to play next time! "Princess Changle waved at Zi Yi reluctantly.
"You must remember, we still have to draw together." Zi Yi actually had a look of reluctance on her face.
One had to admit that it was too easy to build a friendship between girls. In just a short while, Zi Yi had become good friends with Princess Changle.
After watching Li Chengqian and Princess Changle leave, Elder Hua sighed and said, "Imperial family?"
Meton also nodded heavily.
As they walked further into the majestic palace, Li Chengqian's mood became more and more serious. Men born in the imperial family had to bear the burden of fighting for the throne, while women in the imperial family could never escape the fate of marriage.
In order to strengthen the position of the emperor, the imperial family could sacrifice anything. How could a woman resist?
"Greetings, Imperial Mother!"
In the Legislative Hall, Empress Zhangsun looked at Princess Changle and Li Chengqian with joy. At this time, Princess Changle had already returned to her female attire. The aqua blue palace attire matched her tall figure and looked exceptionally beautiful.
"Changle, come quickly. Take a look at the painting of Sir Yan's maid that your cousin begged for you. This is Sir Yan's latest painting that incorporates new painting techniques. You'll definitely like it." Empress Zhangsun invited Li Chengqian to sit down as she beamed at Princess Changle.
"Cousin!"
Li Chengqian couldn't help but feel a chill when he heard these two words. Looking at Empress Zhangsun who was still immersed in the joy of the marriage, Li Chengqian opened his mouth a few times but couldn't say anything.
He watched as Changle was dragged by Empress Zhangsun to look at Yan Liben's new painting. As expected, the woman in the painting was extremely lifelike. It was a rare masterpiece.
If it was before, Princess Changle would definitely be overjoyed. However, at this moment, she didn't have any interest in this painting. In her opinion, these paintings weren't as lively as Zi Yi's immature characters.
"Drag it out first!"
At this time, an almost inaudible voice rang in her ears. Li Lizhi turned her head in shock and looked at Li Chengqian who was seriously saying goodbye to Empress Zhangsun.
If Li Chengqian wasn't secretly winking at her, she would find it hard to believe that he was her usually serious brother.
"Gao Ming, your leg isn't good. Hurry and go rest!" Empress Zhangsun waved her hand and said.
"Come, Lizhi. Let's look at the Sichuan brocade that your cousin sent you. This is a high quality material. It's rarely seen." Empress Zhangsun pulled Princess Changle's hand and spoke good words for Zhangsun Chong.
"Yes! It's not bad! However, Mother, I've been out for a day and am a bit tired. I'll take my leave first. "Princess Changle declined.
"Alright then, you go and rest first! In two days, I'll have your cousin accompany you to Youxi Park. The flowers there are blooming beautifully. You'll definitely like it. "Empress Zhangsun said.
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