Zhangsun Residence!
A woman clung onto the door frame with disheveled hair as she screamed, "Return my child to me! Don't take my child away! "
The woman was still in confinement. Despite her weak body, she wanted to snatch her child back, but she was held down by a few maids and couldn't move.
"What are you all doing?"
Zhangsun Chong was furious as he rushed forward and pushed the maids away, hugging the woman in his arms.
"Husband, they want to snatch our child away. Quick, go and snatch our child back," the woman urged.
Zhangsun Chong stood up coldly and said, "Housekeeper, what is the meaning of this? This child is the eldest son of my Zhangsun Residence. This is my, Zhangsun Chong's, child. I want to see who dares to touch him!"
The Zhangsun Residence's housekeeper looked down and said, "Young Master, if you want to make things difficult for me, I am just following the Old Master's orders."
"Father! How is this possible? " Zhangsun Chong was stunned. No matter what, this child was Zhangsun Wuji's eldest grandson. When he was born, he clearly remembered how happy his father was.
"Yes, it is the Old Man's orders!" At this moment, Zhangsun Wuji's majestic voice sounded, instantly destroying Zhangsun Chong's fantasy.
"Father, this is your eldest grandson!" Zhangsun Chong looked at Zhangsun Wuji in disbelief, whose face suddenly changed.
Zhangsun Wuji's old face twitched and said, "Father naturally knows, but this is an order from the palace. Do you think the Old Man is willing?"
"An order from the palace, Gao Yang!" Zhangsun Chong frowned and said. The only person he could think of who could target his child and concubine was probably Princess Gao Yang.
Zhangsun Wuji looked as though he expected better from Zhangsun Chong. He gritted his teeth and said, "You and Princess Gao Yang have yet to get married, and you have already given birth to a child with your concubine. Tell me, how can Gao Yang not be angry?"
"But which noble son in Chang 'an City isn't like this? Taking in concubines before getting married." Zhangsun Chong was a little confused. He was just a normal son of a noble family. Others could do it, but why couldn't he do it?
"That's because the others didn't marry a princess, but you married a princess. The princess is marrying a princess, and she is not allowed to have multiple wives and concubines." Zhangsun Wuji shook his head and said.
"But the other princes are the same …" Zhangsun Chong frowned.
Zhangsun Wuji shook his head helplessly and said, "If it was before, there would definitely be no problem. But haven't you heard of Mo Jiazi's monogamy and prenuptial agreement?"
"Monogamy! A prenuptial agreement! " Zhangsun Chong couldn't help but be dumbfounded. He really didn't know about this. Everyone in the Zhangsun Estate knew that Zhangsun Chong was unwilling to hear any news about Mo Jiazi. Naturally, no one told him about this.
"As the Emperor's son-in-law, Mo Jiazi was able to set up a Red Cross Society for Princess Changle, build a new villa, and set up a hospital for women and children. Even though the Princess was pregnant, he refused to take a concubine and stuck to it for the rest of his life. As for you, other than sending some gifts to Gaoyang Palace during festivals, have you ever done anything else? Gao Yang hasn't come over yet, but your child has already been born. You are the judge. What do you think? "Zhangsun Wuji let out a long sigh.
"Mo Jiazi!" Zhangsun Chong instantly clenched his teeth and said. He was most unwilling to hear someone comparing him with Mo Jiazi. This was a hurdle that he couldn't overcome in his life. He didn't expect that he would suffer an innocent calamity because of Mo Jiazi again.
Zhangsun Wuji shook his head helplessly and said, "You were once full of remorse and thought that Mo Jiazi had snatched away your love. Now, ask yourself honestly. Even if there weren't all these reasons and you married Changle, would you really treat Changle like Mo Jiazi?"
"Of course." Zhangsun Chong said without hesitation. The lady's expression couldn't help but darken.
Zhangsun Wuji sneered and said, "If I didn't remember wrongly, your concubine had already been taken into your room when you and Changle were engaged. She had been with you for many years, which is why the two of you are so affectionate."
"I …!" Zhangsun Chong was instantly speechless. He couldn't refute this point.
"But this child is your eldest grandson! How can you bear to take him away from his mother just because of Gao Yang's words? " Zhangsun Chong begged. The Zhangsun Residence was the number one family in the Tang dynasty. With the Zhangsun Residence's status, there was no need for them to fear a princess.
Zhangsun Wuji shook his head and said, "The Zhangsun Residence naturally wouldn't be afraid of a princess. However, this order was given by the Empress herself."
"Aunt!" Zhangsun Chong's expression instantly changed. A large part of the Zhangsun Residence's power came from Empress Zhangsun. If it was an order from Empress Zhangsun, the Zhangsun Residence wouldn't have the confidence to reject it.
"I don't believe it. Aunt loves me the most. I will go to the palace to beg her now." Zhangsun Chong said unwillingly.
Zhangsun Wuji's eyes flashed with grief and said, "There's no need to go. There's news from the palace. The Empress suddenly fell seriously ill yesterday and is bedridden. Even Miracle Doctor Sun Simiao couldn't do anything. This time, Empress Zhangsun probably can't hold on anymore. The sky of our Zhangsun Residence is going to change!"
"The sky is going to change!" Zhangsun Chong instantly felt as if he was struck by lightning. The biggest backer of the Zhangsun Residence was Empress Zhangsun. With Empress Zhangsun around, no one could touch the Zhangsun Residence. If Empress Zhangsun passed away, the power of the Zhangsun Residence would no longer be the same as before.
"This child is our Zhangsun Residence's seed after all. He will be adopted by your second brother, Zhangsun Huan. As for this woman, the Zhangsun Residence will make an appropriate arrangement. After all, she is the mother of the Zhangsun Residence's Zhangsun Residence. However, you are not allowed to meet her again. Wait patiently to marry Princess Gao Yang. Our Zhangsun Residence is about to lose a backer in the palace. We can't lose another one." Zhangsun Wuji said coldly. Once Empress Zhangsun passed away, Princess Gao Yang would be the link for their Zhangsun Residence to maintain the relationship with the royal family. She would be the foundation of the Zhangsun Residence's future prosperity. They couldn't afford to lose her. After all, the royal family had already broken off the engagement once. If Princess Gao Yang were to break off the engagement again, there wouldn't be a third chance to marry the princess.
Zhangsun Chong looked at the woman who had accompanied him for many years and then thought about the future of the Zhangsun Residence. He couldn't help but close his eyes in pain and said, "Everything is up to Father."
"Young Master, you can't abandon me!" The woman was shocked when she heard that and immediately cried for help. She wasn't as strong and independent as the daughter of the Mo Family. The glory of the entire family was tied to her. Once she was expelled from the Zhangsun Residence, she wouldn't have a good ending.
However, with the future of the Zhangsun Residence, no one cared about the pleading of a weak woman. Very quickly, the woman was arranged to board a carriage and quietly sent out of the Zhangsun Residence.
Other than the Zhangsun Residence, the other aristocratic families in Chang 'an City were also shocked. Everyone knew of Empress Zhangsun's status. Once Empress Zhangsun passed away, the situation of the harem would definitely change. The situation in the imperial court that had been stable for many years would definitely have some twists and turns.
The Wei Residence.
After the Wei Family heard the news that Empress Zhangsun was seriously ill, they were even more ecstatic. Imperial Concubine Wei was extremely favored in the palace and had the backing of the Wei Family. As for Concubine Yang, she was the descendant of the Sui Dynasty's royal family and had almost no chance of ascending the throne. Concubine Yin was favored, but the power of the Yin Family was extremely weak and couldn't compete with the Wei Family.
Therefore, among the harem, Imperial Concubine Wei had the most obvious advantage. Once Empress Zhangsun passed away, Concubine Wei would definitely become the best candidate for the Empress. If Concubine Wei could ascend the throne and become the Empress, the Wei Family would definitely become the first aristocratic family in Chang 'an City.
Of course, this was only the Wei Family's secret plan. Now that Empress Zhangsun was seriously ill, no one dared to make any small moves at this critical moment.
The Buddhist Residence.
In a splendid temple, a kind-looking monk heard the news that Empress Zhangsun was seriously ill. He couldn't help but stand up and say loudly, "This is God's will. The time for Buddhism to prosper has come."
The recent situation of Buddhism was very bad. The imperial court issued certificates to restrict Buddhism, and Buddhism gave up its tax-exempt privilege. In addition to a series of Buddhism disturbances, Buddhism's believers and income had plummeted. The situation was extremely difficult and they no longer had the financial resources to build temples.
However, the news of Empress Zhangsun's serious illness made the Buddhists see the hope that the Buddhists could prosper without spending money. Empress Zhangsun's status was so important that even if there was a glimmer of hope, Li Shimin would not give up. At this moment, the Buddhists' saying of praying and accumulating blessings officially came in handy.
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