The word "side by side" king of the Tang Dynasty

"Father."

After entering the palace, Li Changqing saw the gentle and elegant eldest grandson Wugou at a glance.

Women in this era develop very early. Although eldest grandson Wugou is only fifteen years old this year, she develops like the women in their twenties in later generations. Doesn't look immature

"The eldest grandson of the civilian daughter, Wugu, met General Tiance."

When Li Changqing walked in, Changsun Wugou immediately stood up, moved lightly on the lotus steps, and saluted.

When Li Changqing heard that she called herself Changsun Wugou, his original intention of passing her by directly disappeared, and he stayed where he was and looked at her more. With two eyes, he was very curious about this empress in history.

Sensing Li Changqing's gaze, the eldest grandson Wugou nodded slightly, feeling a little nervous.

Realizing that his behavior was a bit abrupt, Li Changqing nodded to her, withdrew his gaze, and then looked towards Li Yuan said:"Father, emperor, son and minister……"

Before he even finished speaking, Li Yuan raised his hand to interrupt, pointed at the eldest grandson Wugou and said:"Changqing, this is the eldest grandson Wugou, the niece of Zhongshu Ling Gao Shilian, small character Guanyin maidservant, what do you think of her appearance?"

Li Changqing asked. :"Gentle and beautiful, the beauty of the country is heavenly."

Hearing Li Changqing's comment, Changsun Wugou was overjoyed, and looked at him even more shyly.

Li Yuan added:"Guanyin is a member of the royal family of the Northern Wei Dynasty. She is fifteen years old, knowledgeable and courteous, virtuous and virtuous. She can be a good match for you. I would like to betroth Guanyin to you as your official wife. What do you think?"

Li Changqing was shocked. He never expected that the wife Li Yuan arranged for him was actually the eldest grandson Wugu!

But his heart has long been occupied by Li Xiuning, and he can no longer tolerate other women.

He quickly shook his head and refused:"Father, I have Huo Qubing's ambition. It is too early for me to marry a wife and have children now. We will talk about marriage when I pacify the Turks, wipe out the Tubo, and restore peace to the border of the Tang Dynasty. It's not too late to get married."

Changsun Wugou's originally rosy complexion suddenly turned pale.

She has been in love with Li Changqing for two years.

When she learned that Li Yuan wanted to betroth her to Li Changqing, she felt very happy.

What awaited her was bad news.

Li Yuan frowned:"Nonsense! How can we be decent if we are not married yet at the age of seventeen?"

Li Changqing said:"Father! In the early days of the Tang Dynasty, Turks frequently invaded the borders, and Tubo was eyeing them. At this time, my son only wanted to bring peace to the world and had no intention of getting married!"

"You cannot refuse this marriage today!"

"Father, no matter what, I will never change my mind!"

Li Changqing repeatedly found reasons to refuse, which made Li Yuan furious,"Get out! Kneel down outside the palace and get up whenever you agree!"

Li Changqing said nothing, and without hesitation turned around and walked out of the palace, kneeling on the steps.

After Li Changqing went to kneel outside the palace, Li Yuan said to Changsun Wugou:"Guanyin, please stay here. No matter what today, I will make him agree to this marriage."

The eldest grandson Wujiu showed bitterness on his face and felt sad in his heart.

……

Outside the Tai Chi Hall, Li Changqing knelt on the ground.

The eunuchs and maids passing by did not dare to walk straight.

As they passed by him, they all knelt down and walked on their knees.

The name of General Tiance is not only famous in the army, but also in the ears of the people and the eunuchs and maids, and everyone respects him.

The midday sun makes people's heads dizzy. Li Changqing didn't drink any water or eat any grains of rice. He still knelt upright despite the scorching sun.

Time passed by, the sun slowly set, and the moon rose from the clouds.

Li Changqing knelt down from morning to night.

During this period, Li Yuan came out to ask him three times, but got the same reply, which made him furious.

In the palace, Changsun Wugou was worried about Li Changqing and secretly looked at him through the cracks in the doors and windows.

I have secretly admired my sweetheart for two years and would rather stay on my knees than marry her.

She felt very aggrieved and felt sad for a moment, and tears fell down her cheeks like pearls.

When Li Yuan asked Li Changqing for the fourth time and received another rejection, he returned to Tai Chi Hall angrily and cursed:"I have so many sons, but he is the only one who always disobeys me! Unfilial son, this unfilial son!"

Although he In his heart, he was angry that Li Changqing was disobedient, but it was always the anger of a father towards his son, never the anger of a provocation to the imperial power.

……

To the west of Taiji Hall, at the corner of the palace wall.

Li Shimin and Li Xiuning stood there, looking at Li Changqing from a distance.

Li Shimin said:"Third sister, time flies so fast. I still remember clearly that when it snowed heavily that year, you, only four years old, carried a baby back from the snow. Now it has been seventeen years. That year The baby also grew up into a strategic general who frightened all the princes in Guanzhong."

Li Xiuning's eyes were blurred, as if he was caught in childhood memories.

Li Shimin continued:"Sixth brother has been close to you since childhood. Whenever Yuanba wants to play with you, he is chased and beaten by him. He is too possessive of you."

"In fact, we brothers have already noticed the affection between you and your sixth brother. But now that you are the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty, and he is a powerful and majestic general, it is absolutely impossible for you to have anything to do with each other."

"Brother-sister incest, once this kind of thing gets out, you will be reviled and ridiculed by people all over the world. By then, the royal family will be completely disgraced and the country will be shaken!"

The expression on Li Xiuning's face became increasingly sad, and her eyes were already filled with tears.

"Third sister, sixth brother is too stubborn. He won’t listen to anyone except you. For the sake of his reputation, for his future, and for the sake of my royal family’s face, go and persuade him. You have seen the eldest grandson Wugou before. He is virtuous, virtuous, gentle and elegant. He is from the royal family of the Northern Wei Dynasty and is a good match."

Every time Li Shimin said a word, more tears filled Li Xiuning's eyes.

She just looked at Li Changqing from a distance, leaving silent tears.

"Second brother, you are right. I don’t care about worldly opinions or the scorn of people all over the world, but I can’t let Changqing bear these burdens with me. He is still young, he is a famous general in the Tang Dynasty, and he has a bright future. I cannot ruin his reputation."

Li Xiuning's voice was choked, but her face was strong. She wiped away her tears and walked towards Li Changqing.

She and Li Shimin, brother and sister, were willing to give up their beloved women for the sake of the country and the country, and even took the initiative to send her to the arms of other men..

For the sake of the reputation of the one he loves, he actually wants to personally persuade him to marry another woman.

If he were not born in the Li Tang royal family, there would be no need to go through these pains.

Royal relatives and nobles also have many times when they have no choice but to do so.