"Hurry up!"
As soon as Meton left Taiji Palace, he was stopped by Li Chengqian, who had been waiting for a long time. He hurriedly dragged Meton to the East Palace.
"Slow down, slow down. It's easy for people to misunderstand. They'll think we did something wrong," Meton said unhappily as he was dragged along.
"Get lost!"
Li Chengqian was flustered and exasperated. His good upbringing was ruined in a day. He was already anxious, but Meton was still in the mood to tease him.
East Palace, Crown Prince's study.
"Bam!"
Li Chengqian slammed a stack of rice paper in front of Meton. The rice paper was snow-white and brand-new. Obviously, it was the latest writing.
"Look, this is simply disregarding human lives!"
Li Chengqian's face was ferocious and somewhat frightening.
Meton did not say anything. He just kept flipping through the papers. The more he read, the heavier his expression became.
Unlike Elder Hua's cold figures, Li Chengqian's statistics were very detailed. He even described the addresses of these people's close relatives and family relationships.
However, the more detailed it was, the more cruel it felt. This was not just one or two families, but tens of thousands of families.
"Meton, what do you think we should do? I don't want my sister to follow this path of tragedy, "Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said.
"Then what are you waiting for? You have evidence here that can be checked! Can't you just submit it directly? "Meton looked at Li Chengqian strangely and said.
"You don't know how wide the implications of this matter are! My statistics are only for ordinary families in Chang 'an, and it's already so serious. It can be seen that this matter in the Tang dynasty is even more serious. If I were to appear, I'm afraid there would be violent turmoil, "Li Chengqian explained to Meton in a low voice.
Meton thought about it. That was true. Even the emperor liked to use marriage to strengthen ties, let alone other families. Moreover, Li Chengqian's position as the crown prince was too sensitive.
"In addition, Imperial Father cares about face the most. As far as I know, Imperial Father has already personally agreed to this matter. If this consort hastily interferes, it will cause Imperial Father and Uncle to lose face. I'm afraid it will have the opposite effect."
Zhangsun Chong had already sent the gift to the Imperial Palace. Without Li Shimin's acquiescence, it was impossible. This was also Li Chengqian's concern.
"Then what do you think we should do?" Meton shrugged. If you want to save your sister, do you want to take the risk?
"Isn't that why I came to you?" Li Chengqian looked at Meton with hopeful eyes.
"No!"
Meton almost jumped up! Are you kidding me? Are you the only one who's afraid of Li Shimin? Do you think I'm not afraid?
"Meton, that's my biological sister! I'm not willing to take the risk and let her jump into the fire pit. "Li Chengqian said firmly.
Meton opened his mouth. Looking at Li Chengqian's determined face, he couldn't refuse. Moreover, he had seen that fairy-like girl and knew about her tragic life. If he didn't do anything, it would only be a repeat of the tragedy.
"Alright! However, this matter needs to be considered at length. "Meton nodded in resignation. Who told him to be too soft-hearted?
The two thought for a long time and couldn't help but scratch their heads. This matter was really troublesome. If they wanted to achieve the goal of saving Princess Changle, they also had to take care of Li Er's face. However, how could there be such a perfect method?
"Why don't we make a big deal out of this matter?" Meton said resolutely.
Li Chengqian's heart shook. He knew this would be the result. Once Meton made a move, it would definitely cause a sensation in the city.
However, for Changle, Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said, "Just tell me what to do. If something happens, I'll take responsibility."
"First step, Crown Prince, have Princess Changle clearly refuse Zhangsun Chong. The firmer her attitude, the better. The more people know, the better. This way, when we release this information, they will have a way out." Morton said. This was a last resort. As long as the parties involved were unwilling, there was still a way to turn the situation around.
Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I'll take care of this matter."
Changle had always been unwilling. However, her personality was soft and she didn't clearly refuse. If he gave her a hint, this matter would definitely succeed.
"The Mo Family Village plans to publish a bi-monthly journal that records all kinds of news in the Guanzhong region. The first issue has already begun preparations. If we print these results in the most conspicuous first page, when the time comes to distribute it to the entire Guanzhong region, it will become an established fact that no one can change." Meton waved his hand heavily and said. This time, he wasn't just helping Li Chengqian save Princess Changle. He was also changing this bad habit that had been passed down for thousands of years.
Li Chengqian's eyes lit up with pride. In this way, the news would spread from the common people to the court. No one would associate it with Changle's marriage.
"However, the person who does the statistics on incestuous marriages must be a neutral person who cannot arouse suspicion," Meton said worriedly.
If they directly published Li Chengqian's statistics, then even a fool would be able to guess Li Chengqian's purpose.
"Elder Hua!"
"Elder Hua!"
The two of them said at the same time.
"Yes, Elder Hua. Elder Hua is a doctor and has done statistics in this area before. He also strictly adheres to the idea of incestuous marriages in the Mo Family Village. If Elder Hua comes forward, then everything will be settled. No one will think that we are doing this for Changle," Li Chengqian said excitedly.
Meton nodded. Elder Hua had always been actively promoting the prohibition of incestuous marriages. If Elder Hua came forward and published his opinion in the bi-monthly journal, he would definitely be willing.
"Good! You are in charge of Changle's side, and I am in charge of Elder Hua's side. We will work on both sides! "Meton said boldly.
"Meton, thank you!" Li Chengqian said sincerely. He knew that although it seemed that they were working on both sides, in fact, Li Chengqian's side was the safest. Meton pushed Mochi and Elder Hua to the front stage.
Meton's figure paused. He waved his hand behind and left without looking back.
Just after Meton left the East Palace. There was a big news in the palace.
The gentle Princess Changle returned all the gifts sent by the future Prince Consort Zhangsun Chong. The most luxurious marriage in the Tang dynasty was likely to fail.
This matter immediately shocked Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun. The two of them came to persuade Princess Changle, but she was very firm and refused to see them.
In the Mo Mansion.
Meton told the pros and cons of this matter to Mochi and Elder Hua one by one.
"Young master, don't worry. It is the Old Man's lifelong wish to abolish incestuous marriages. This time, the Old Man is duty-bound to do it," Elder Hua said firmly. This was the best opportunity for Elder Hua. If Changle and Zhangsun Chong really got married, this matter would be buried with time. No one dared to mention it.
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