"Is Imperial Mother here?" Princess Changle asked outside the Hall of Governance.
"Princess, please wait a moment. Today, the Madam of Duke Yi came to request an audience. The Empress is receiving her!" A palace maid replied in a low voice.
"The Madam of Duke Yi, Qin Qiong?" Princess Changle frowned as a bad feeling filled her heart. Ever since the matter of Imperial Consort Wei's marriage proposal, she was now very sensitive to the meeting of two middle-aged women.
Since it wasn't a festival, how could the Madam of Duke Yi come to the palace for no reason! There was only one possibility left.
Marriage proposal!
Princess Changle couldn't help but feel anxious as she hurriedly stepped into the Hall of Governance. As the eldest princess, she didn't need to report when she came to the Hall of Governance.
Before Princess Changle reached the main hall, she heard Empress Zhangsun and Madam Qin's laughter.
"Young people nowadays! I really don't understand. Thinking back to our time, weren't we all arranged by our parents? Didn't we also spend our lives together? "Madam Qin said softly.
"That's right!" Empress Zhangsun agreed.
Madam Qin said, "Thinking back, if anyone met before marriage, the news would spread all over the village. Now, they're encouraging people to meet before marriage. We can't even keep up with the situation?"
Princess Changle's heart couldn't help but thump. Wasn't this talking about the important matter of marriage? She immediately became anxious and stepped into the main hall.
"This child greets Imperial Mother!" Princess Changle bowed.
Empress Zhangsun saw Princess Changle and immediately revealed a smile, "Changle, you're here. Imperial Mother was about to send someone to find you?"
"Find me! What does Imperial Mother want to find this child for? "Princess Changle forced herself to be calm.
"Madam Qin personally came to the palace today. Naturally, it's to find a suitable husband for Changle." Empress Zhangsun said with a smile.
"I'm afraid you won't be able to find such an outstanding youth in Chang 'an City." Madam Qin continued.
Princess Changle sighed in her heart. As expected, there was only one possibility for the two middle-aged women to be together.
"I won't marry!" Princess Changle said firmly.
Madam Qin was confused. "Why is that?"
"Thank you for your kindness, Madam. Changle already has someone she likes. No matter how good he is, Princess Changle will not marry him," Princess Changle said stubbornly.
"Is your sweetheart the one who sends you letters every ten days?" Empress Zhangsun stared meaningfully at Changle's headdress and asked.
"Ah!" Princess Changle couldn't help but be stunned. She exclaimed, "Imperial Mother, how did you know?"
Empress Zhangsun humphed coldly. "In this palace, if Imperial Mother doesn't even know such a small thing, then she's neglecting her duties!"
Princess Changle's face instantly turned red. She originally thought that she was extremely secretive and that no one would know. Who would've thought that she was right under her mother's nose?
The only good thing was that the letters between her and Meton were all encrypted. Apart from her, no one else could see her love letters. Otherwise, she would die of embarrassment.
Although Princess Changle's face was red, she didn't shrink back. Instead, she mustered up her courage and said, "That's right. Other than this person, this child won't marry anyone else! Thank you for your kindness. Although Qin Huaiyu is a rare young talent in Chang 'an City, Changle is unlucky. "
"Qin Huaiyu?" Madam Qin couldn't help but be stunned. "I'm here to be a matchmaker. How could I be a matchmaker for my own son?"
"Ah!" Princess Changle's face instantly turned red. She originally thought that Madam Qin was proposing marriage on behalf of Qin Huaiyu. She didn't expect that she was mistaken.
"Then I still have to thank Madam Qin for her kindness!" Princess Changle said resolutely.
Empress Zhangsun's expression became serious. "You still don't know who it is? You've decided not to marry him! "
Princess Changle said sorrowfully, "Imperial Mother, please grant this child my wish."
Madam Qin looked at the golden strand on Princess Changle's hair and said with a strange expression, "If I were to propose marriage on behalf of the person who gave you the golden strand, you wouldn't be willing?"
"What?" Princess Changle looked at Empress Zhangsun and Princess Changle in disbelief.
Empress Zhangsun looked at the shocked Princess Changle and said helplessly, "Madam Qin came today to propose marriage on behalf of Meton!"
"Imperial Mother?" Princess Changle was instantly embarrassed and buried her head in Empress Zhangsun's arms.
She originally wanted to reveal her relationship with Meton today to avoid the tragedy of being betrayed. However, Meton was one step ahead of her and directly asked someone to propose marriage.
Madam Qin said with a reproachful expression, "When that brat Meton mentioned it to me, I fiercely scolded him. It's fine that he's a boy, but if the princess's reputation is tarnished in the slightest, then that would be a great sin!"
Empress Zhangsun also had lingering fears. If it wasn't for Mo Jiazi's series of fists that turned the tides in Chang 'an City, Princess Changle's reputation would definitely be tarnished.
With a helpless expression, Empress Zhangsun gazed at the golden strands on Princess Changle's head and said, "Nowadays, the atmosphere has changed. It is advocated that the matchmaker's words be spoken by the parents and that both parties are willing. Mother and the matchmaker are both present. Since you have seen Modun, Imperial Mother asks you, are you willing?"
Princess Changle buried her head in Empress Zhangsun's chest and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito, "It's all up to Imperial Mother!"
Even though she had already made up her mind to lay her cards on the table when she first came over, she was still as shy as an ordinary little girl when it came to making a decision about her marriage.
Empress Zhangsun looked at Madam Qin and said with a bitter smile, "It's not easy being a parent! When you're not willing, it's all up to your parents. It's called an arranged marriage. When you're willing, you still say it's all up to your parents! "
Madam Qin smiled and said, "Poor parents!"
Empress Zhangsun patted Princess Changle in her arms. Only then did Princess Changle stand up with a red face and stand behind Empress Zhangsun.
"Changle's marriage! I can't make the decision alone. I still need to report it to His Majesty. "Empress Zhangsun apologized to Madam Qin.
Although Empress Zhangsun had some complaints about Meton, she had long since forgotten about Meton's efforts for Princess Changle. In addition, Meton came before Princess Changle to propose marriage, which made her even more satisfied.
In addition, she owed Changle a bit because she married a close relative, so she wanted to make it up to Princess Changle. Naturally, she wouldn't stand in the way. As for whether this matter would succeed or not, it would all depend on Li Shimin's attitude.
When Princess Changle heard this, her expression immediately changed. She could act coquettishly in front of Empress Zhangsun and didn't care about the rumors. However, the only thing she didn't have confidence in was her father.
Madam Qin nodded in understanding. As the eldest princess of the Tang dynasty, Princess Changle was naturally different from marrying a daughter from an ordinary family. There were too many aspects to consider.
In particular, Meton was the key to the revival of the Mo family. Even Li Shimin had to carefully consider if he was involved in the Hundred Schools War.
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