In Changle Palace.
Princess Changle, who was dressed in a light yellow palace dress, was doing eye exercises methodically. After a whole set of eye exercises, a maid immediately took out an eye chart. Princess Changle carefully recorded the changes in her eyesight according to the chart.
After recording all this, Princess Changle put these documents away very carefully.
"Within my Great Tang's medical school, the field of ophthalmology is a blank slate. Imperial Sister's actions will definitely lead to the establishment of a school of medicine, benefiting countless commoners of the Great Tang." Li Tai waited for Princess Changle to finish her work before repeatedly praising her.
Hearing this, Princess Changle's face immediately showed a trace of pride. At present, in the Tang dynasty, it was naturally not her turn to talk about medicine, but in terms of ophthalmology, she deserved to be the champion. Just with eye exercises, she could look down on all doctors.
"Unfortunately, sometimes, even the best medical skills can't cure some people's eyes." Li Zhi said sarcastically.
"Ninth brother, what do you mean? Don't you believe in Changle's medical skills?" Li Tai echoed.
Li Zhi shook his head and said, "My royal sister's medical skills are naturally brilliant, but some people are really blind. You don't know that there are so many women in Chang 'an who like Mo Jiazi. If they aren't blind, what are they?"
Li Zhi was tirelessly slandering Meton. Every time Meton wrote a poem, he had to memorize one more. He had a deep grudge against Meton long ago. Taking this opportunity, he could take revenge.
"Don't talk nonsense. Those are all good women." Princess Changle could not help but glare at Li Zhi. If he said so, wouldn't she be blind? Li Zhi directly scolded her in a roundabout way.
"I won't let you down!"
News of what had happened in front of the Mo clan had already spread throughout Chang 'an. Obviously, the royal palace had heard about it as well. Princess Changle obviously knew about Meton's new song.
Although Princess Changle was a little jealous that all these women liked Meton, it was more of a kind of pride. The more people liked Meton, the more outstanding Meton was, and the more it proved her vision.
Furthermore, Meton had handled the situation perfectly. He hadn't come into contact with those women at all and had them leave on their own accord.
"In my opinion, it was Mo Jiazi who was blind. He actually took a fancy to a random girl on the Vermillion Bird Avenue. This really went against the teachings of the saints." Li Tai was deeply influenced by the teachings of the Confucians. He directly attacked Meton from the perspective of etiquette.
"Fourth Brother, I think Meton is Mo Jiazi's younger brother," Li Zhi said doubtfully.
Li Tai immediately froze. He glared hatefully at Li Zhi. Just whose side are you on? After thinking about it, he raised his head and argued, "Does the Mo clan have the right to strike up a conversation with a girl on the street?"
"Fourth Brother's words make sense." Li Zhi hurriedly nodded in agreement.
"In my opinion, that girl definitely isn't from a decent family …" Li Tai said angrily.
"Alright, you guys stop talking. Criticizing others behind their backs isn't what a gentleman should do."
Princess Changle immediately said with a frown. She knew that Li Tai and the others had come to comfort her, but they didn't know that the main character was right in front of them.
Seeing that Princess Changle was about to get angry, Li Chengqian waved his hand to indicate for the two to shut up and said, "Changle, don't be anxious. Later, I'll personally find Meton and ask him clearly. If it doesn't work, it won't be too late to ask Imperial Father to come out and grant a marriage."
Li Chengqian's original intention was to not let Princess Changle be sad. There was still room to turn things around. He didn't think that he would add fuel to the fire.
"Who wants to grant a marriage!" Princess Changle said frantically. With this, wouldn't she have to compete with herself?
"What marriage?" Empress Zhangsun's voice suddenly came from outside.
"Ah!" Princess Changle was immediately embarrassed. She glared hatefully at Li Chengqian and the others. The three of them hurriedly bowed to Empress Zhangsun and immediately fled.
"Greetings to Imperial Mother!" Princess Changle went forward and bowed.
Empress Zhangsun lightly let go of Li Chengqian and the others. She walked in front of Princess Changle and said some personal things.
"Changle, how are your eyes recovering?" Empress Zhangsun asked with concern.
Changle respectfully said, "Replying to Imperial Mother, after this child pressed on the acupuncture points, it's almost recovered. Now, I don't need to wear glasses anymore. I believe that after a while, this child will be able to return to the Women's Medical College to seek treatment. "
The most important reason why Princess Changle was still in the palace was that her glasses hadn't recovered yet. She had asked for a leave of absence to stay in the palace.
Empress Zhangsun immediately said with pity, "Changle has really suffered. Which Princess Royal in the past had to suffer like this?"
As the Grand Princess, she should have been able to grow up carefree and without worries, enjoying the love and affection of all. However, Princess Changle had actually given up her leisurely and comfortable life, entering the Women's Medical Academy to study medicine. For a princess to seek medical knowledge, this was perhaps the first of many princesses in history.
"Changle did this willingly. Changle does not regret it." Princess Changle's words weren't a lie. When she walked out of the palace, she was like a bird that had escaped from a cage. In the Women's Medical College, she had seen too many things that were completely different from the palace. If she had to choose again, she would do the same.
Empress Zhangsun's bright eyes turned and said, "Imperial Mother's health has improved greatly. It's time for Changle to consider marriage. As the Princess Royal, how can I practice medicine like an ordinary girl!"
Although the treatment of the Women's Medical College was generous and was naturally attractive to ordinary families, it was of little value to the imperial family. Princess Changle naturally couldn't study medicine for the rest of her life.
"This child is still young?" Princess Changle quickly shook her head.
"Still young? Back then, Imperial Mother married your Imperial Father when she was thirteen. Now, you're already fifteen. "Empress Zhangsun rebuked.
Princess Changle immediately hugged Empress Zhangsun's arm and said, "Imperial Mother, according to the medical family's rules, marrying at the age of fifteen is considered an early marriage. There's a lot of risk. Furthermore, this child wants to always be with Imperial Mother."
Empress Zhangsun said, "Men should marry when they're of age and women should marry when they're of age. Even if they don't get married, they can get engaged first! It's only been a year or so. Today, Imperial Concubine Wei came to find Imperial Mother and mentioned that her maternal family has a nephew named Wei Sian. He's the eldest son of the Wei family. They're well-matched in terms of social status. He's also handsome and talented. He's a good match. "
The Wei family was also an aristocratic family with a thousand years of inheritance. The eldest son of the Wei family and the princess were also a good match.
"Wei Sian?"
Princess Changle couldn't help but think of Wei Sian's slander to her before he left last night. She immediately shook her head and denied, "But Wei Sian, who competed with Marquis Merton on the night of the Lantern Festival, was slightly inferior to Marquis Merton. He can indeed be called talented. However, I heard that Wei Sian was accompanied by a foxy woman. After he lost in the lantern riddles, he sullied Marquis Merton's reputation. I'm afraid that his character isn't good."
If it was an ordinary person, it wouldn't matter. However, she clearly saw a trace of ridicule in the eyes of the woman beside Wei Sian. It was obvious that they all knew that she was a woman disguised as a man at that time. Yet, they still slandered her like this. It was obvious that they had sinister intentions.
Princess Changle's evaluation of his character wasn't good. She directly put Wei Sian in a fight of shame, and used it to vent her anger from last night. Wei Sian would never have dreamed that his plan was doomed to fail from the beginning. Even if he gained something, he wouldn't gain anything.
When Empress Zhangsun heard this, she nodded thoughtfully. Last night's incident had already spread like wildfire. The competition between Meton and Wei Sian was naturally described in detail. Empress Zhangsun naturally knew the details. From this, it seemed that Wei Sian's character wasn't good.
Empress Zhangsun slowly nodded and said, "If that's the case, it's a bit inappropriate. You are the dignified eldest princess of the Tang dynasty. Naturally, you have to choose a good match. Not only must he be talented, but his character is also the most important. In a moment, Imperial Mother will refuse. However, if Changle has someone you like, you can naturally tell Imperial Mother and leave it to Imperial Mother."
Princess Changle was shocked when she heard this. She quickly blushed and said, "I've been in the palace for a long time. The Medical College of Women is full of women, and I'm still young. I don't want to consider this matter now."
When Empress Zhangsun heard this, she helplessly stood up and said, "Alright, then Imperial Mother will refuse the Wei family first. There are countless good families in Chang 'an City. They will definitely find a good match for Changle."
Changle respectfully said, "Farewell, Imperial Mother."
When Empress Zhangsun left, Changle breathed a sigh of relief and playfully stuck out her tongue. In order to keep last night's incident a secret, she directly banned the attendants from last night and had them follow her all the time, not giving anyone a chance to leak the secret.
However, she didn't know that when Empress Zhangsun left, her face suddenly changed into a look of understanding. She was the Empress of the Imperial Harem. In the Imperial Harem, if she wanted to get any news, there would naturally be countless people who would be her informants.
When she was talking with Princess Changle, when last night's incident was mentioned, the middle-aged female guard last night had her back to Changle and nodded vaguely to Empress Zhangsun.
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