"Ah! Changle is here! "Li Shimin's expression was stiff as he laughed.
Princess Changle propped up her belly and said gently, "This child is already six months pregnant. I'm afraid that it will be difficult for me to move around in the next few days. While I can still move around, I'll come visit Imperial Mother and Imperial Father more often."
Li Shimin's mouth twitched. If it was before, he would definitely believe in Changle's filial piety. But now, Princess Changle had repeatedly inquired about Meton's whereabouts. Perhaps even Empress Zhangsun would not believe that Princess Changle had come to the palace just to visit them.
Empress Zhangsun stepped forward and said with a reproachful expression, "Imperial Mother's body is fine. But you, this is your second child. Although your body has been recuperating for three years, you still need to pay more attention. "
According to Sun Simiao's diagnosis, Princess Changle had most likely inherited Empress Zhangsun's constitution. The greatest taboo was the loss of blood and Qi. Although Changle's second child was three years apart from Mo Sha's, Empress Zhangsun was still not at ease.
Princess Changle shook her head and said, "Imperial Mother, don't worry. Principal Zhang has already carefully examined this child. He said that this daughter's body has already recovered very well. I'm healthier than many pregnant women."
"That's good!" Empress Zhangsun said with relief. As a mother, she naturally did not want to see her daughter walk down her old path.
Princess Changle chatted for a while before saying to Empress Zhangsun in a seemingly casual manner, "Imperial Mother, don't worry. In a few days, when Meton returns, this child will bring him to visit Imperial Mother."
Princess Changle said, but her eyes were fixed on Li Shimin. Empress Zhangsun knew what Princess Changle meant, and couldn't help but avert her eyes.
A trace of pity flashed through Li Shimin's eyes as he said, "Meton might have to stay for a while before returning. After all, he is my son-in-law. If he were to return first, wouldn't it cause the entire army to criticize him? I've decided to have him stop and reorganize at Jade Gate Pass until he meets up with the second batch of victorious soldiers. This way, no one will be able to find fault with it."
Li Shimin felt that it was necessary to delay it. After all, they did not know whether Meton was dead or alive, so Princess Changle could not wait for Meton's news and make wild guesses.
Princess Changle couldn't help but look disappointed, but she still forced a smile and said, "Imperial Father's considerations are thorough. We cannot break military discipline because of this child's pregnancy."
"That's right. If it were to spread that Meton returned first because of your pregnancy, not only would the soldiers be dissatisfied, but it would also damage Meton's reputation." Empress Zhangsun chimed in from the side.
"Imperial Mother's words are correct!" Princess Changle nodded in agreement. Previously, they had sternly refused to let Meton return first because they were worried about this.
"Just rest at ease and take care of the baby. Originally, you were worried about Meton going to war, but now that Gao Chang has already won, the soldiers have already returned in triumph. What else can happen?" Empress Zhangsun said gently.
Princess Changle's heart relaxed, and only then did she smile and say, "Then this child will go and see how Tang Zi and Mo Sha are playing."
Seeing Princess Changle disappear behind the screen, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun finally let out a sigh of relief. They had only temporarily fooled Princess Changle. If Meton had not returned, the matter of Tubo ambushing the firearms department would have been exposed sooner or later. They did not dare to imagine how sad Princess Changle would have been at that time.
"Has the matter of Tubo ambushing the firearms department been investigated?" Empress Zhangsun asked.
Li Shimin shook his head and said, "We've only found a few Tubo spies. The rest involve too many female officials, so it's not appropriate to investigate further."
Empress Zhangsun nodded in agreement. She thought about all the officials and noblewomen around her who had given her advice. Almost all of them had said similar things to her, but it was impossible for these people to work for Tubo.
"Let's wait for the news from Jade Gate Pass first. If something really happens to Meton, this empress will shed all pretense of cordiality to find the mastermind," Empress Zhangsun said hatefully.
Li Shimin naturally could not do anything to investigate these noblewomen, but that did not mean that Empress Zhangsun could not do anything.
Suddenly, a suppressed sobbing sound came from behind the screen. Empress Zhangsun had a bad feeling in her heart. How could she not recognize that this was the voice of her daughter, Princess Changle?
They did not expect that Princess Changle would hear something wrong from their conversation. She actually pretended to go out and hid behind the screen to eavesdrop.
"Father, don't lie to this child anymore. Whether Meton is alive or dead, this child wants to know the exact news of Meton," Princess Changle said stubbornly from behind the screen with tears streaming down her face.
Li Shimin had no choice but to tell her the news of the five thousand Tubo cavalry ambushing the firearms department.
"Five thousand cavalry, ambush!"
Princess Changle could not help but sway. Even if she did not know anything about military affairs, she knew that with such a great disparity in strength, the firearms department's situation was very dangerous.
"You are pregnant. Don't hurt the baby." Empress Zhangsun quickly went forward to support her and comforted her.
Princess Changle could not help but say sadly, "Pregnant? If this child was not pregnant, Meton would not have come back in such a hurry. How could he have fallen into the Tubo's trap?"
Princess Changle understood that it was because of her pregnancy that Meton was exposed. Otherwise, how could the firearms department that followed the army be in such a dangerous situation?
Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "There is still no definite news. No one can be sure of the specific results."
"That's right! Meton is the great Mo Jiazi who has created miracles time and time again. The firearms department is in control of gunpowder. Besides, the soldiers of the Tang dynasty have always been brave and good at fighting. Meton may not lose. "Empress Zhangsun also joined in the persuasion.
Princess Changle's eyes suddenly lit up. She said proudly, "That's right. He is Mo Jiazi. There is no predicament that can stop him!"
Seeing Princess Changle's proud expression for Meton, Li Shimin could not help but feel jealous. He lamented that his daughter who usually worshipped her father the most had now turned to worshipping her husband. Now, Li Shimin sincerely hoped that Meton could create another miracle and return safely.
"Report! Jade Gate Pass, 800 li urgent! "Suddenly, Pound hurried over again, bringing with him a new 800 li urgent message.
Suddenly, the three of them paused. They all stared at the secret message in Pande's hand. Everyone knew that this urgent message must contain news about Meton and the firearms department.
"Why don't we leave first?" Empress Zhangsun looked at the pregnant Princess Changle and said with some pity. She was afraid that Princess Changle would not be able to take the blow.
Princess Changle shook her head firmly and said, "No! No matter whether Meton is alive or dead, as his wife, Changle must know the news as soon as possible. "
Li Shimin saw Princess Changle's firm attitude and helplessly took the urgent message. He opened it and suddenly stood up.
"Father?" Princess Changle's heart was sad. The firearms department must have been defeated to make Li Shimin lose his composure.
But Li Shimin said with a look of disbelief, "They didn't lose. They won, and it was a complete victory."
That was a thousand against five thousand, and the Mohists were actually able to use gunpowder to win with fewer people. Li Shimin had always used gunpowder as a surprise weapon, but he did not expect that gunpowder would have such a strong attack power when used in an army.
In Su Dingfang's urgent report, the firearms department had suffered less than two hundred casualties, effectively killing more than three thousand cavalrymen, and finally defeating Lun Trinling.
"This isn't a dream, is it?" Empress Zhangsun said in disbelief.
Li Shimin patted the urgent report in his hand. "How could an urgent message from Jade Gate Pass be fake?"
Princess Changle immediately cried tears of joy. "Wonderful! The firearms department won a great victory. Doesn't that mean that Meton will be back soon?"
Li Shimin immediately said with an awkward expression, "I'm afraid that Meton will have to wait a while before he can return."
Princess Changle's joy immediately froze on her face. She couldn't help but say anxiously, "Wait a while before he can return. Meton is injured. Is it serious?"
"He's not injured?" Li Shimin shook his head.
Empress Zhangsun was curious. "Then why?"
Li Shimin said with a strange expression, "That kid Meton actually led four hundred cavalrymen in pursuit of Tubo's remnants."
"Ah! They're chasing again? "Princess Changle still hadn't recovered from her pleasant surprise.
Empress Zhangsun wrung her hands. "Meton, that kid, really. Didn't he just escape danger, and now he's in danger again?"
"Meton did the right thing! These Tubo invaded our Tang dynasty and killed our Tang dynasty's soldiers. How can we let them off so easily? "Princess Changle said with clenched fists.
Li Shimin nodded solemnly. This time, Tubo had thoroughly angered him. Although Meton's actions were risky, they were quite to his liking.
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