"That brat Meton still dares to propose marriage!" Li Shimin said with a tense expression in the Legislative Hall.
He had just finished dealing with official business when he was called over by Empress Zhangsun to inform him of Mo Jiazi's request for Mrs. Qin's hand in marriage. He was instantly enraged.
Logically speaking, Meton was also a rare young talent in Chang 'an City. According to normal procedures, Li Shimin naturally had no reason to object. However, what made Li Shimin furious was that not only did the two of them secretly agree to be together, but they also caused such a huge commotion.
What was even more hateful was that Mo Jiazi had secretly exchanged letters with Princess Changle right under his nose, and he couldn't find anything that could be used against them. How could this not drive Li Shimin crazy? The resentment in his heart had been accumulating for a long time.
Empress Zhangsun smiled bitterly. She naturally knew how deep Li Shimin's resentment was. She tried to persuade him, "Changle has already told me what happened. The two of them didn't expect to cause such a huge commotion. Now that things have calmed down a little, they immediately came to report!"
"I knew that this brat was up to no good. Ever since Changle met him, everything that she did was related to him. Now it seems that this brat has been planning this for a long time!" Li Shimin said hatefully.
Ever since Princess Changle met Meton, it could be said that it was an unlucky year. She was originally a gentle, virtuous, and well-behaved girl, but in an instant, she became a rebellious girl in the eyes of the world. How could this not make Li Shimin angry? Naturally, Li Shimin didn't think that it was his daughter's fault. The real fault lay with Mo Jiazi.
Empress Zhangsun tried to persuade him, "Changle has already made her choice. If …"
When Princess Changle publicly announced that she was wearing a golden thread, Empress Zhangsun naturally understood that Changle had already made her decision. No one knew a daughter better than a mother. Princess Changle was soft on the outside but firm on the inside. Once she had decided on something, it would be difficult to change her mind.
Li Shimin's expression sank. "Could it be that if We don't agree, they will be the second Liang Zhu, and We will be condemned by everyone?"
Empress Zhangsun was also in a difficult position. Both she and Li Shimin were extremely passive in this matter. Although they had noticed the exchange of letters between the two in advance, they did not have the opportunity to intervene until the two made it clear.
"Now that things have come to this, I'm afraid that Changle will become suspicious if we continue to spread rumors!" Empress Zhangsun said worriedly.
After all, Li Shimin still felt very guilty towards Princess Changle. Empress Zhangsun's words made Li Shimin's heart soften.
"Now, do We still have the right to object?" Li Shimin said angrily.
Actually, he had probably already tacitly approved of the matter between Meton and Princess Changle. Otherwise, when they had noticed the exchange of letters between the two, they would have already interfered.
However, this was his daughter's marriage, yet he was like an outsider. The feeling of not having the right to make a decision made Li Shimin rather unhappy.
Empress Zhangsun said with a look of pleasant surprise, "Could it be that Your Majesty has agreed?"
Li Shimin said expressionlessly, "Is there any use if We don't agree?"
Li Shimin felt a bit of a toothache. When ordinary people discussed the marriage of a man and a woman, they would just beat drums and gongs, and the entire neighborhood would know that it was already the time limit. However, Mo Jiazi, this brat, had actually caused a ruckus throughout the country. It seemed that this brat was indeed a catfish. No matter what, he would not know his place.
"Although We don't object, We still want to see what kind of confidence this brat Meton has to dare to marry Our daughter. Tell Modun, isn't he dissatisfied with the matchmaker's words? Then we will give him a chance, and let him personally come to us to propose marriage! "Li Shimin said through gritted teeth.
Princess Changle was his daughter, so he naturally wouldn't make things difficult for Princess Changle. As for Mo Jiazi, if he didn't make things difficult for him, then he would be letting down the grievances he had suffered previously.
Empress Zhangsun was helpless. She knew that if Li Shimin didn't vent his anger, he wouldn't be able to get past this hurdle.
… … …
"What? You want me to personally propose marriage!" In the firearms control room, Meton looked at Pande in disbelief.
Pande looked at Merton with a smile, "What? The famous Mo Jiazi of the Tang dynasty doesn't dare to go! "
Meton immediately smiled bitterly. Of course, he didn't dare to go. He had secretly abducted Li Shimin's most beloved daughter. How could Li Shimin be kind to him? If he went, he would definitely lose a layer of skin even if he didn't die.
However, since Li Shimin had summoned him, he naturally couldn't avoid this trip. Instead of cowering, it was better to be generous. He had taken away Li Shimin's flowers, even the pot. It was impossible not to pay a price.
Of course, on the surface, Meton didn't show any fear. He immediately said proudly, "Why wouldn't I dare!"
"Please! The carriage has been prepared for Marquis Merton. "Pande extended his hand and invited.
Meton suddenly felt like he was going to the execution ground. He walked with difficulty into the carriage. Who wouldn't tremble when visiting their father-in-law's house for the first time? Not to mention that the person Meton was going to see was Li Shimin.
When Meton arrived at the palace, the entire harem was in an uproar. On one hand, it was because of Liang Zhu's influence. On the other hand, the love between Mo Jiazi and Princess Changle was too legendary.
A private engagement! This was probably something that had never happened before among all the princesses of the dynasties.
At the same time, the matter between Meton and Princess Changle was also turned upside down. Exposing the marriage between close relatives and early marriage, saving Princess Changle, angering for a beauty, advocating the western expedition to Tuyuhun, the night of the Lantern Festival, a word of love, writing Liang Zhu to correct Princess Changle's name. One could imagine how much of a stir such a love would cause in the strict harem.
Love was a luxury in the harem, even for the princesses of the royal family. Usually, they were used by the emperor as a tool to form a marriage alliance. Even those with tragic fates had the fate of being married off for political reasons. However, today, Princess Changle actually received a love that everyone envied. How could it not cause a stir in the harem?
Meton walked in the palace. He glanced around and saw that some corners of the palace walls were looking at him with scrutinizing eyes.
He could ignore other people's gazes, but when he faced Li Chengqian's complicated gaze, Meton could not avoid it no matter what.
"Meton, what did you do?" Li Chengqian's protective nature erupted as he looked at Meton with gritted teeth.
He felt that bringing Princess Changle to Mo Dun was the greatest mistake he had ever made. If he had not brought Princess Changle to the Mo Estate to relieve her boredom, perhaps today's events would not have occurred.
"Brother Gao Ming!" Meton smiled bitterly.
"This princess is unworthy. In the future, you and I will cut off all ties," Li Chengqian said firmly.
Meton nodded obediently. "In the future, it is indeed a little inappropriate for us to call each other brothers, brother-in-law!"
"Brother-in-law!"
Li Chengqian could not help but feel his vision darken. If it were not for the fact that they were in the palace, Li Chengqian would have had the urge to punch Meton in the face.
Behind Li Chengqian, Li Ke nodded at Meton kindly. Li Tai looked at Meton and could not help but snort coldly. The other princes looked at Meton in admiration. They were all shocked by Meton's Liang Zhu. Even Li Zhi was no exception.
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