Queen Seondeok sighed quietly, put her hands around her sister's slender waist, and rested her pointed chin on her sister's shoulder. Her beautiful eyes stared at the sparkling water outside through the window, and she could see the curve of the river in front of her. A corner of Bihe.
"In this world, women have always been vassals. Even if they are as valuable as you and me, how can they not be sacrifices under the power of men? No matter how high-ranking a woman seems to be, after all, she still needs to marry a good man. Compared to those fat-bellied hypocrites with greasy faces in the court, Fang Jun is the best choice. If we change places, even if we are still the same Silla princess, I will marry her without hesitation..."
Men are superior to women, this has always been the case.
No matter how outstanding a woman is, she must ultimately be dependent on a man, otherwise she will become a prey in the feast of power, and will be regarded by men as a gorgeous accessory that reflects her own value, and they will then chase after her like crazy.
Being able to find a husband according to your own wishes is a blessing you cannot ask for...
Princess Zhende gently pressed her hands that were folded in front of her lower abdomen, blinked her beautiful eyes, and closed her long eyelashes playfully for a few times, and teased: "Why does my elder sister always praise Fang Jun's various things in front of my younger sister?" Benefits? Is it possible that my sister has fallen in love with Fang Jun, but she has to put all her emotions on her, and her heart will follow her when she gets married? "
After finishing speaking, I realized that I seemed to have said the wrong thing, so I was so frightened that I vomited out my tongue and snuggled into my sister's arms.
As the Queen of Silla, her family and country are now broken, and she has to live in Chang'an. She uses her body as a hostage to protect the Silla elders and royal ancestral halls. She sacrifices her own freedom and all her dreams.
Of course, there is also that love.
My unintentional words could easily stab my sister in the heart, causing the pain inside to bleed...
Unexpectedly, Queen Seon Deok didn't show any grief-stricken look. She just tightened her hand around her waist slightly, sighed softly, and said softly: "When people live in this world, they always have to bear heavy burdens." burden, and have to give up some beautiful visions for this. Some people and some things are ultimately what you want but cannot get. Sometimes, my sister will think that if she carries more burdens and gives up more, she can let you get it. More, happier... So, you must promise your sister that you must live happily, and you must remember that you have to carry your sister's happiness and live together."
The soft words and the powerless struggle in the face of fate were like invisible knives stabbing into Princess Zhende's heart.
She turned around, hugged Queen Seondeok's slender and graceful neck tightly, buried her face in her shoulder, and cried loudly.
This sister who would leave the best things to her at all times and would rather bear all the heavy hardships herself made her feel heartbroken.
However, there was nothing she could do.
Apart from living happily as my sister said, living the happiness of two people...
Queen Shande stretched out her fingers and gently wiped away the crystal tears on Princess Zhende's delicate cheek. She said with great affection: "Sister has prepared a dowry for you. It will definitely not be worse than the dowry of the Xiao girl. I'm sure I want you to stand tall and hold your head high in the Fang family."
These days, when a woman marries into her husband's family, in addition to her natal family's powerful position, the amount of dowry determines her future status in her husband's family, especially as a concubine.
Queen Seondeok led half of her clan to move to Chang'an, bringing with her all the wealth accumulated by the Kim family over generations. This time Princess Jindeok got married, and Queen Seondeok added a large part of the wealth to her dowry. It's rich.
Princess Zhende shook her head and looked at her sister with tearful eyes: "Sister, I don't want it! That is the wealth accumulated by our Jin family for generations. How could you give me so much? It's better for me to keep some for you."
Queen Shande chuckled and said: "Silly girl, don't talk about those external things. If it weren't for the Tang Dynasty, even this throne would be yours sooner or later. My sister has no children, is it possible that we are taking advantage of outsiders? Besides, we are In Chang'an, it is said that a man is not guilty of harboring a jade. The more money he has, the more he will be coveted by greedy people, and it will be easier for him to go wrong. "
Princess Zhende still refused: "But I am already married, and all the dowry has gone to the Fang family. How can I be worthy of the ancestors of the Jin family?"
"hehe!"
Queen Shande tapped the tip of her nose with her finger and said with a smile: "What kind of family are you in the Fang family? The Fang family has been upright and scholarly for generations. It is a moral model in the world and is admired by the world. Even Fang Jun is called ' "Bangchui" is more because of his unscrupulous behavior. Have you ever heard of any moral corruption? Furthermore, the Fang family is as rich as the country. Our wealth is like a golden mountain in Silla, but other people's Fang family may not Just by looking at it, these dowries are now your private property and will be inherited by your children in the future, so don’t they still belong to the blood of our Jin family?”
"Sister, you are making fun of me again..."
Princess Zhende twisted her body, shy and embarrassed, her cheeks flushed.
Even though this Silla princess has a valiant personality and is a woman like no other, in the final analysis she is just a young lady. When it comes to getting married and having children, she will inevitably feel shy.
The two sisters cuddled each other, standing at the window, looking out at the scenery of Qujiang Pool. They complemented the lotus leaves in the long and curved pool that covered the sky and blocked the sun. They looked like side-by-side lotus flowers, charming and fragrant.
There was a soft sound of footsteps at the top of the stairs, and after a while, a female official walked up quickly, gathered her train and saluted, with a somewhat panicked expression: "Your Majesty, the rear guard general Pei Xingfang wants to see you."
The two sisters were stunned for a moment...
Queen Seonde released her slender hand from her sister's waist, her dignified and beautiful face a little gloomy.
Princess Zhende raised her eyebrows slightly and said displeasedly: "Why is this man so shameless? He has been here every day asking for an audience. My sister has rejected him several times, but she still persists in stalking him like this. Seriously?" He is shameless and shameless. Does such a dirty person deserve to be called a descendant of a noble family? He has completely disgraced his ancestors!"
The rearguard general Pei Xingfang was born in the Pei family of Hedong and came from a distinguished family.
However, his most prominent identity does not come from the Pei family. The father and his son are just a branch of the huge Pei family in Hedong, and they have no outstanding achievements to talk about the glory of the family. More glory and power are He comes from his mother's clan - Dou Yi, the governor of Shangzhu State, the governor of Jingzhou, and the Duke of Qi State. He has three sons and two daughters. One of them married Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, and gave birth to Prince Jiancheng, His Majesty Li Er, Qi Wang Yuanji, and the other daughter. Married to Pei Hongce, Duke of Huaiyi County, and had a son, Pei Xingfang, who became the general of the rear guard.
Speaking of which, Pei Xingfang and His Majesty Li Er are two aunts and brothers. Empress Taimu has a very close relationship with her sister, and they love Wu Wu and Wu. At that time, before Li Yuan raised an army and proclaimed himself emperor, the Duke of Tang's mansion was just like Pei Xingfang's own house, entering and exiting at will, and interacting with them at will. Prince Jiancheng and King Yuanji of Qi were very close friends, but the Pei family remained neutral during the Xuanwu Gate and never participated in it. His Majesty Li Er also never treated Pei Hongce and Pei Xingfang harshly.
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Queen Seon Deok frowned, feeling troubled.
Pei Xingfang is not a powerful person, but he has a distinguished family background and is very close to the royal family. How can he easily provoke an attached minister like her?
But being so shameless and coveting her beauty and harassing her several times really annoyed her...
He glanced at his angry sister, and with a thought in his heart, he said to the female official: "Go and tell him that I am not feeling well today and have caught wind and cold occasionally. I will host a banquet in honor of her when I recover."
The female officer hesitated for a moment, did not dare to say more, nodded and said: "Here!"
Turn around and retreat.
Princess Zhende's worries were the same as those of the female official: "Sister, even if you shirk it today, that guy is shameless and persistent. Sooner or later, he must be resolved. Otherwise, if this delay continues, it will really damage my sister's reputation." .”
Previously, the eyes of Chang'an's dignitaries were all focused on Princess Zhende. Now that Princess Zhende and Fang Jun have decided to get married, they don't dare to have any plans for Princess Zhende anymore. As a result, these people not only covet the beauty, but also Coveted for the wealth of the Silla royal family, he set his sights on Queen Seondeok...
The worldview in which men are superior to women is always very tolerant of men, but picky about women.
If Pei Xingfang often comes in and out of this place, rumors will spread, but most people will think that Pei Xingfang is suave and romantic, while Queen Shande is a magnet for bees and butterflies.
Queen Seondeok didn't show much concern, she chuckled and said, "Don't worry, sister, I have my own solution."
Princess Zhende wanted to ask again, but Queen Seonde pushed her out and said softly: "It will be the seventh day of July in a few days. This lotus garden will be overcrowded inside and outside. You'd better take advantage of these days." When the day is over, go to the market in Kunming Chibian in the south of the city and purchase some rare items from the Western Regions or Southeast Asia to fill your dowry."
