A few days later.
The holy driver arrived outside Chang'an City.
It was already dusk when we arrived, and gusts of cold winter wind were howling, blowing the flags of the Tang Dynasty on the city wall.
News of Li Zhi's return had already reached Chang'an.
All the civil and military officials were outside in the cold wind. They were all shivering from the cold and their faces were red.
Even though the temperature in Chang'an was a little higher than that in Luoyang, it was only a little. They didn't know how long they had been standing there.
Li Xian and Li Dan saw the chariot approaching and rushed to greet it.
In the past, he was always smiling, but now his face was heavy, and his steps seemed to be tied with a heavy iron chain.
Just as Li Xiang was about to speak, Li Yunxiao's tired voice came from the car: "Your father needs to rest, let's talk about it when we get back."
Li Xian and Li Dan stood respectfully aside and allowed the carriage to enter the city.
Civil and military officials stood on both sides to make way, and no one said a word.
Return to Tai Chi Palace.
Li Zhi was already unconscious at this time, and he slowly opened his eyes a little.
"Tai Chi Palace...is this...the world after death..."
Wu Meiniang stepped forward and caressed Li Zhi's shoulder: "You're okay, it was the Imperial Master who brought you back."
Li Zhi couldn't open his eyes, but he could still feel the warm inner energy in his chest.
"I can't believe I can come back..."
Below, Li Xian, Li Dan, and Princess Taiping were already waiting in the room with tears in their eyes.
Princess Taiping stepped forward and cried: "Father."
When Li Zhi heard the voice of Princess Taiping, he quickly comforted her: "Don't cry, Ping'er. My father is fine. I just want to sleep for a while. I haven't seen enough of your dancing."
Princess Taiping held back tears.
"Father, I am sure that you can turn disaster into good luck. My daughter has invited eminent monks and Taoists to pray for you. I will ask them to come in!"
"Let them go."
A faint voice came from Li Yunxiao's mouth, and Princess Taiping looked at Li Yunxiao with an indignant look.
"I pray for my father, why do you stop me!"
"Buddha?"
"Pray for blessings?"
"If there really is a God, there is really a Buddha who overlooks the world, then where did so many famines and famines come from? Where are they at this time!!!"
Taiping looked at Li Yunxiao's bloodshot eyes, listened to the low but deafening voice, and did not dare to refute.
"Is Xian'er here?" At this time, Li Zhi suddenly asked.
"The child is here!" Li Xian pulled Taiping away, tears dripping down his cheeks, and knelt in front of the bed.
Li Zhi gasped and said, "I actually don't like you to be the crown prince, but Hong'er died and Xian'er plotted rebellion. God's will is such that there is nothing we can do about it."
"I am saying this because I want you to know the truth. If you blame me, then blame me."
Li Xian shook his head: "My child does not want the position of prince, nor the throne. My child must study hard in the future and stop having fun!!"
Li Zhi felt more comfortable after hearing this.
"How can you not accept what I give you? From now on, you must treat the world with care..."
Wu Meiniang watched Li Zhi talking to his two sons without saying a word.
She was also very uneasy.
With her current understanding of Li Zhi, she would never ignore her existence.
Just as he was thinking about it, Li Zhi suddenly said: "Meiniang... the emperor has been working hard for decades. After my death, if the emperor doesn't want to pay attention to it and retires to the mountains and forests, the child will rely on you..."
"Rely on me?" Wu Meiniang looked in disbelief.
She thought that Li Zhi would depose her, confiscate all her rights, or demote her to a common people, but she didn't expect that he would let her assist his son!
Li Zhi used his last strength to open his eyes and looked at Wu Meiniang.
Wu Meiniang's inner strength emerged from her palms, she took Li Yunxiao's hand from behind and held him in her arms.
She knew that Li Zhi had something to say to her.
Li Yunxiao panted slightly and walked to the table beside him to sit down.
At this time, Li Zhi whispered: "Meiniang...if I...I hadn't met you, I wouldn't be so happy and miserable...bitter..."
Before he finished speaking, Li Zhi's arm fell heavily.
This time, he really fell asleep forever, without any breath.
"Ha..." Wu Meiniang suddenly sneered, tears welling up in her eyes.
Then he buried his head in Li Zhi's chest and cried silently.
From the time they fell in love in her arms to the time they died in her arms, many memories flashed through her mind like pictures.
It's not that she doesn't love Li Zhi, it's just that their hearts have changed over the past ten years or so that they have been together.
Li Yunxiao waved his hand and knocked out the prince and others who were kneeling on the ground and crying loudly.
He said in a weak voice: "Now is the best time for you to kill me."
Wu Meiniang stared straight at Li Zhi: "From the beginning to now, I have never thought of killing you, and I can't kill you."
Li Yunxiao said no more, stood up and left.
"Emperor Master!"
Li Yunxiao paused slightly.
Wu Meiniang asked: "If I participate in government affairs, will you kill me?"
Li Yunxiao looked at Li Zhi expressionlessly.
"unimportant..."
Suddenly Li Yunxiao thought of something, took out three mirrors from his arms and threw them over.
"I hope you can remember that what Taizong and Zhi'er left behind will always be a powerful and prosperous Tang Dynasty. He will still protect you until his death."
After the words fell, Li Yunxiao jumped up and disappeared into the courtyard.
Wu Meiniang looked at the mirror in a daze.
Then she seemed to think of something, and she slowly clenched her palms...
....
The next day.
Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty announced his death in the Taiji Hall of Chang'an.
He has been in power for nearly forty years, and has gone from being weak to working hard to govern, working with the queen to suppress the powerful and promote the imperial examination.
Following the emperor's guidance, he perfected the calendar, expanded his territory, and treated his people like his own children. He was called a promising king by the world.
Upon hearing this news, the mountains and rivers burst into tears, the vegetation moved, and everyone mourned.
Wu Meiniang presided over it and chose a word for Li Zhi that she was most satisfied with.
Temple name【Gaozong】
The burial place is the tomb that Li Zhi asked Li Chunfeng to explore in his early years, and it was named Qianling.
That place is a forbidden area. Over the years, countless people have disappeared inexplicably and are called unknown.
But since that place was Li Zhi’s idea, he naturally agreed.
It's a pity that every time the construction doesn't go smoothly, the people who go to the construction, whether they are workers or officials, all suffer from vomiting and diarrhea, as if they are infected with a disease.
This incident also aroused curiosity in the people who were grieving all over the court.
Di Renjie was also transferred here to conduct investigations.
After everything was taken care of for the time being, the court could not be without a king for a day, and Li Xian successfully ascended the throne.
And just when everyone was about to shout long live, Wu Meiniang walked in leisurely and contentedly under the strange eyes of everyone, bowed to Li Xian, and took a seat behind the bead curtain.
No one was curious that she could come in, because she had been sitting here for several years and was familiar with it better than anyone else.
What they were curious about was that Li Zhi was not in power now, but she was here when her son was in power. Could it be that Li Xian also suffered from wind disease?
When Li Xian saw Wu Meiniang coming in, he naturally couldn't lose his etiquette and quickly stood up to return the favor.
"My child is not familiar with these things. You came just in time. I hope my mother can give me some advice."
Wu Meiniang nodded slightly: "Don't worry, I have been involved in politics for my mother for decades, so I can help you!"
Li Xian was startled for a moment and scratched his cheek out of habit. He was just being polite just now.
To be fair, it didn't matter whether he was an emperor or not. He mainly wanted to try what it was like to command the world.
But facing his mother, he didn't dare to refute, because she would really hit him.
"Okay... Since the mother is willing to help the child, the child will listen to you."
Wu Meiniang nodded: "Don't worry, Xian'er, I won't fight for power with you. From now on, you have to study hard, understand?"
These words were not transmitted through a message, but were spoken openly.
All the ministers also heard it and were shocked in their hearts.
Everyone knows that Wu Meiniang likes to fight for power, but when it comes out of her mouth, it's a different story.
That means that he is assisting Li Xian, and everyone else had better shut up and stop gossiping.
"Yes..." Li Xian weakly agreed.
He may have to wait for a while to command the world, how difficult it is!
