The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

In Empress Changsun's Yongde Palace, when Taizong arrived, Empress Changsun was sitting on the couch with Li Zhi who was just two years old in her arms. Seeing this wife who had been with him for more than ten years and had always been gentle, respectful and thrifty, Taizong finally felt depressed. It's relieved.

Empress Changsun has always centered on Emperor Taizong in her life, so the care of her children is a bit negligent. It can even be said that in the late Zhenguan Dynasty in history, the princes' competition for the crown had nothing to do with Empress Changsun. Because of the guilt towards Li Chengqian's brothers and sisters, Empress Changsun showed a little more love for Li Zhi who was still in her arms, hoping that Li Zhi could make up for the debt she owed to the other children.

Seeing Taizong walking in with a frown, Empress Changsun handed Li Zhi to the maid at the side, stepped forward to take off the shackles for Taizong, and asked softly, "Why is Your Majesty so frowning today!?"

Taizong originally had all kinds of troubles in his heart, but when he heard Empress Changsun whispering softly, he couldn't help but disperse, took Empress Changsun's hand, sat on the couch, hugged Li Zhi from the hand of the maid, and looked at Xiao Li Zhi. A kind smile suddenly appeared on the immature face: "Young slave! What will you look like when you grow up!?"

The young Li Zhi still couldn't understand Taizong's words, he just stretched out his hand, pulled Taizong's beard, and kept calling Father Emperor, his little face was full of smiles.

Empress Changsun looked at Taizong's strange behavior, and she was also full of doubts. Although Taizong was close to his children on weekdays, he was never like this. What happened today.

He took Li Zhi over and handed it over to the maid, waved away the crowd, and said, "Your Majesty! I have something on my mind!"

Taizong looked at the Empress Changsun and said that an emperor should not love a woman. He can only love this country and all the people in the world, so he can be called a wise king. He is the Ninth Five-Year Venerable, and there are countless beauties in the harem, but he only loves Empress Changsun, the first wife who has been with him through adversity and devoted all her heart to him.

Seeing that there was no one else around, Taizong also put aside his dignity as a monarch for the time being, and expressed all the worries in his heart. Although the Empress Changsun was very strict in her etiquette and never asked about the affairs of the court, Taizong knew that, when it comes to wisdom, Empress Changsun may not be worse than her elder brother Sun Wuji. Back then he often led the army. As a hostage in the palace, Empress Changsun tried her best to coordinate the relationship between him and the Supreme Emperor so that Taizong would be safe.

At this time, Taizong confessed everything in his heart. After hearing this, Empress Changsun frowned slightly. She knew her eldest son's temperament very well. She had also heard some rumors about Du Rui. She knew that he was talented and wise. Before that, she didn't think there was anything wrong with it. After all, Du Rui and the prince were very close. She felt that Du Rui could become Li Chengqian's great help in the future. Fearing that one day Du Rui would no longer be satisfied with what he had, he had an unreasonable thought in his heart. If that was the case, how could Li Chengqian restrain Du Rui.

However, looking at Taizong's appearance, he seemed to be hesitant about how to deal with Du Rui, but he couldn't bear it, not to mention that Du Rui was Du Ruhui's orphan. Rui was bound to become a famous minister of the Tang Dynasty, Empress Changsun thought about it carefully, and wanted to find a good way to keep Du Rui and eliminate all hidden dangers.

In fact, the reason why Empress Changsun and Taizong were worried that Du Rui would be unfavorable to the country in the future was because Du Rui was an outsider, and outsiders were not enough to confide in them. But if Du Rui became one of their own family members, this doubt would disappear. ?

Taizong and Empress Changsun seemed to have thought of getting together. The husband and wife looked at each other, and then began to plan again. The only way to make Du Rui his own family was to match a woman with him. Once Du Rui became The son-in-law, although his status is honorable, but his status as a son-in-law forces Du Rui to keep a low profile. Even if he is in a high position, he must be careful, because if he is a little careless, he will become the target of criticism, and even though Du Rui is Du Ruhui's heir is a concubine, and he doesn't admire Du Gou and Du He brothers, and he is alone, so it is easier to show kindness and accept his heart.

Today Taizong has a total of nineteen daughters. Among them, Princess Xiangcheng has married Xiao Yu's son Xiao Rui; the third daughter, Princess Nanping, is married to Wang Gui's youngest son, Nancheng County male Wang Jingzhi; and the fourth daughter, Princess Suian, is married to Empress Taimu. Dou Kui, a member of the family, is naturally not within the scope of consideration.

Although the second daughter, Princess Runan, is an adult, she has been sick all year round because of her frailty since she was a child, and her marriage has not yet been settled. Taizong naturally cannot marry a sick princess to Du Rui.

The most beloved fifth daughter, Princess Changle, is also the first eldest princess, but she has already promised to the eldest son of Changsun Wuji, Changsun Chong, even if there is no marriage, Du Rui's status in Taizong's heart cannot be compared with that of Changsun Wuji .

The sixth daughter, Princess Yuzhang, was concubine at any time, but she lost her mother when she was young, and she was raised by the eldest grandson's empress. She was also loved by Taizong, but now she has given it to Tang Jian's son Tang Yizhi. The age is about the same, which is very suitable.

Princess Baling, the seventh daughter, was promised to Chai Lingwu, the son of Chai Shao. Taizong had been close to Princess Pingyang since he was a child. Now that Princess Pingyang died early, Taizong naturally could not treat his nephew badly, so he made the decision as early as the first year of Zhenguan. Leave this marriage.

The eighth daughter, Princess Pu'an, was also promised to Shi Renbiao, the son of the Turkic general Shi Danai who had surrendered to the Li family before the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

Princess Dongyang, the nine daughters, was promised to Gao Shilian's eldest son, Gao Shilian.

The ten daughters, Princess Linchuan, were promised to Zhou Daowu, the son of Zhou Xiaofan, the general of Youtun. Zhou Xiaofan served as the commander of the imperial army and stayed in the palace. Princess Chuan can be called a childhood sweetheart.

Princess Qinghe, the eleventh daughter, was promised to Cheng Huailiang, the son of Cheng Yaojin. Although Cheng Huailiang was implicated by Li Ke and Quan Wanji before and lost his official position, the marriage cannot be destroyed at will.

The twelve daughters, Princess Xinxing, were promised to the clansman of Empress Changsun, the son of Changsun Quanxu, Changsun Yazheng.

The thirteenth daughter, Princess Jin'an, was promised to Wei Si'an.

The sixteenth daughter, Princess Chengyang, was promised to Du Ruhui's second son, Du He. Thinking of this matter, Taizong and Empress Changsun had mixed feelings in their hearts. How could they promise Princess Chengyang to that dude Du He? Du Rui, a good son-in-law, was lost for nothing.

The rest of the princesses, Princess Jinshan, the [-]th daughter, and the eighteenth daughter, who has not yet been titled, died young. Princess Gaoyang and Princess Lanling, these two are still young. Princess Ankang, the fourteenth daughter of Emperor Taizong, had previously thought about marrying Princess Ankang to Dugu Mou, the son of Dugu Yanyun.

But thinking about it now, Princess Ankang and Du Rui are good friends, and they often go to Du Rui's mansion under the banner of learning music. Taizong has asked him several times. The attitude of a little girl makes it difficult for him as a father to speak up. Now that he thinks about it, it is obvious that Princess Ankang belongs to Du Rui.

This time, Empress Changsun and Taizong thought of going out again. Although Princess Ankang was not her own, it was a bit of a fly in the ointment, but Princess Ankang's biological mother Shufei Wude died young in nine years, and Princess Ankang grew up by her side since she was a child. , but the difference is almost the same, and Princess Ankang and Li Chengqian have been close since childhood. If Princess Ankang can marry into the Du Mansion, Du Rui will naturally be completely tied to Li Chengqian's chariot.

Besides, although Princess Ankang was favored by Emperor Taizong and Empress Changsun, she was a concubine after all, and her status was not high, so she could restrain Du Rui a bit, which was really perfect.

Empress Changsun thought about it and said: "Your Majesty wants to accept his heart, why don't you~~~~~~"

Taizong saw that Empress Changsun really thought of something with him, so he continued: "Make it the princess!"

Empress Changsun laughed and said, "Which princess does Your Majesty prefer!"

Taizong said: "How does the queen think about health? Concubine Shu tried the medicine for me back then, and the root of the disease was left in her body, and she died young in the end. She left such a daughter in her life. The reason why I have not found a good match for her is that For fear of wronging him, although Du Rui is Du Keming's bastard son, he is a rare talent, and he can be called Ankang's good match!"

Empress Changsun laughed and said, "Since Your Majesty is interested, why not make an order earlier. Now that Du Rui has a great reputation and runs Qibaozhai, his family has a lot of money. Your Majesty is not afraid that those who have daughters will take the lead!"

Taizong nodded quickly when he heard the words, and said loudly, "Wang De!"

Wang De had just gone to Du Rui's mansion to preach Taizong's oral edict, and then came back. Hearing Taizong's message, he hurried inside to pay homage.

"You go to Du Rui's mansion again and pass on my will. Du Rui worked tirelessly in spite of his age, willing to take risks, and accompanied the army in the Northern Expedition. He is indeed a model for the youth of the Tang Dynasty. Today, I hereby decree to deliver my fourteenth daughter to Ankang. The princess betrothed to him!"

Wang De was also taken aback when he heard that, just now he went to Du Rui's mansion to reprimand Du Rui, it took a long time, Du Rui became a son-in-law, besides, how could he act so hastily when he married a daughter , was about to say something, when he raised his head, he saw Taizong staring.

"What? Your old man's ears are useless, and you want me to say it again!?"

When Wang De heard the words, he dared to say more, so he hurried away!