When Modun was summoned by Li Shimin, the news of what had happened in the Imperial Court had already spread throughout the Imperial Palace. Of course, the officials kept their mouths shut about some confidential matters.
"Princess, Princess, bad news. Tuyuhun wants you to marry him!" In Changle's palace. A palace maid in green quickly ran in and reported to Princess Changle.
Princess Changle trembled and her expression darkened. She put down the medical book in her hand. She was familiar with the idea of marriage for the past princesses, but she didn't expect it to happen to her.
Thinking of marrying into the grassland, Changle's heart trembled. The fate of the past princesses was extremely miserable.
"Impossible. Princess is the eldest princess of the Tang dynasty. There has never been a precedent of the eldest princess of the dynasty marrying for peace." Another palace maid in yellow said in disbelief.
The palace maid in green said with a sad face, "It's because the eldest princess's title of Ice Snow Princess is too famous among the people that it reached the ears of the Tuyuhun Crown Prince. The Crown Prince of the Tuyuhun Crown Prince wants the title of Ice Snow Princess."
Princess Changle said with a pale face, "Marriage for peace is the fate of a princess. I am the eldest princess of the Tang dynasty. If I follow Zhaojun's example and make the two countries peaceful for sixty years, Changle is willing to marry Tuyuhun."
The palace maid in yellow said in shock, "Your Highness, Zhaojun is a palace maid. How can she be compared to you?"
Princess Changle said resolutely, "A palace maid can appear for the court. As the eldest princess, I can do the same."
"Princess, you can't. If you want to marry for peace, let me take your place." The palace maid in yellow said resolutely.
"I'm also willing to take your place." The palace maid in green said.
"Haha, which one of you doesn't need to marry for peace?" Li Zhi's excited voice came.
Following the voice, Li Zhi, dressed in brocade, rushed into Changle's palace.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince." The palace maids in green and purple hurriedly bowed.
Princess Changle didn't feel relieved at all. Instead, she said with an aggrieved expression, "Which princess of the Imperial Family is Imperial Father going to marry? Younger Sister Honghua or Younger Sister Wencheng."
"Who's that? The political marriage didn't happen at all, "Li Zhi said excitedly.
"The political marriage failed? That's great! "The two palace maids immediately jumped for joy.
Princess Changle heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Even if we don't succeed this time, who knows which sister will be next!"
Everyone in the world saw the glory of the princesses, but they didn't know that political marriage was every princess's biggest nightmare.
"There won't be any in the future," Li Zhi said with a wave of his hand.
"Really?" Changle was pleasantly surprised.
Li Zhi nodded heavily and gave a rough account of what happened in the imperial court. He was still a child, so when he heard such a wonderful event, it was as if he had found a treasure. He asked about it in detail.
"Meton, this great demon king, is actually so powerful. With just a few words, he silenced all the civil and military officials in the imperial court."
"The past generations of princesses have really suffered too much!" Changle sighed. Mo Jiazi's words could be said to have touched the sore spot of all the princesses. More than half of them died prematurely, and the rest had to endure the grassland marriage custom, which was regarded as an unpardonable sin by the Han people. Although it was the custom of the grassland tribes, the princesses were still deeply influenced by the Han tradition. How could they accept such a custom?
"That's right, Meton loudly proclaimed that there would be no political marriage, no tribute, no compensation, and no land. The officials would guard the country, and the king would sacrifice the country. Father was so angry that he drove the Tuyuhun messenger out of the Taiji Palace and asked Fu Yun to personally come and beg for forgiveness. Only then would the Tuyuhun be pardoned." Li Zhi clenched his fist and said with a red face. Meton's slogan of no political marriage made him very excited.
"No political marriage, no tribute …" Princess Changle softly repeated these words. She could not help but be stunned. The world had seen Meton's amazing literary talent and generous speech, but as a princess, she was more concerned about the non-political marriage. From now on, the miserable nightmare of the princesses of the Tang dynasty would vanish.
"That's great! The princess doesn't need to marry anymore! "The palace maids of Changle Palace cheered.
Princess Changle could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. The Tuyuhun had specifically asked her to marry. Even if Li Shimin found another princess to replace her, there would always be a knot in Princess Changle's heart.
At present, however, Modun had directly stirred up the marriage alliance. To Princess Changle, this was the best outcome.
Li Zhi suddenly came up mysteriously and said, "Imperial sister, I heard that Meton opposed the marriage because he was angry for a beauty. I don't know if this is true."
Princess Changle's face instantly turned red. She could not help but refute, "How could it be because of me? Marquis Merton himself respects women very much. Naturally, he would not like the marriage."
Li Zhi laughed and said, "Although Meton, that great demon king, is hateful, I won't oppose him being my brother-in-law because he disrupted the marriage."
Princess Changle suddenly became angry and shouted, "Don't talk nonsense. See if I don't tear your mouth apart."
Princess Changle pretended to tear Li Zhi apart. Li Zhi immediately ran out of the hall like the wind.
"Hey, you child, slow down. Don't fall and hurt yourself." Empress Zhangsun's exclamation came from outside Changle Palace.
"Imperial mother!"
When Princess Changle heard Empress Zhangsun's voice, she immediately threw herself into the arms of Empress Zhangsun, who had just entered the door. She cried like a pear blossom in the rain.
After all, she was a budding young girl. She was young and ignorant. When she encountered such a situation, she looked strong on the surface, but when she saw her mother, all the grievances rushed to her heart.
"Okay, okay. Imperial father, how could Imperial mother bear to let Changle go through the marriage?" Empress Zhangsun quickly comforted.
Empress Zhangsun also felt a burst of heartache. When she thought of her daughter's marriage, even if it was only a possibility, her heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.
As the Empress, she knew more. Of course, she knew that the Tang dynasty not only stopped the marriage, but also was about to go to war with the Tuyuhun.
After a long time, Princess Changle stopped crying and said bitterly, "The Tuyuhun is really abominable. They robbed Shanzhou and the people at the border have no way to make a living. Now that winter is coming, how can the people of Shanzhou survive the winter? I have already asked the Red Cross to donate money and materials. The first batch of materials has already been sent to Shanzhou. I hope it will help.
Empress Zhangsun nodded and said meaningfully, "Marquis Merton is indeed very talented. With the Red Cross, the pressure on the imperial court will be greatly reduced. It is really a good move for the country and the people.
At the mention of Meton, Princess Changle immediately became enraptured and said, "That's right. What Marquis Merton knows and does is in line with the idea of loving all living things with impartiality. How many ordinary people of the Tang dynasty have benefited from it …"
Princess Changle was talking happily when she suddenly saw Empress Zhangsun's meaningful expression. Then, she thought of the rumor that Meton was angry for her in the imperial court. She suddenly felt ashamed.
"Imperial mother!" Princess Changle threw herself into Empress Zhangsun's arms again. She was so embarrassed that she could not raise her head. There was no doubt about the thoughts of a young girl.
Empress Zhangsun touched her daughter lovingly and could not help but sigh in her heart. Originally, Changle was the eldest daughter of the first wife of the Tang dynasty, but her marriage was very bumpy.
As a mother, of course, Empress Zhangsun wanted her daughter to have a better life. The marriage between Princess Changle and Zhangsun Chong was facilitated by her, but it almost led to a big mistake. This was a thorn in Empress Zhangsun's heart.
Who knew that just after calming down for a while, the Tuyuhun appointed Princess Changle to marry for peace. Fortunately, Meton disturbed the marriage, but he accidentally exposed Princess Changle's thoughts.
"Is this fate?"
Empress Zhangsun sighed. Princess Changle was saved by Meton twice in the wrong marriage, but the two secretly had feelings for each other. Now, Empress Zhangsun also thought that Meton's abnormal behavior was almost impossible to explain except for Princess Changle.
Empress Zhangsun was very satisfied with Meton. Now, in the whole Chang 'an City, there was no young talent better than him. Naturally, he was a good match for Princess Changle.
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