Although Princess Runan once lived in Bai Mansion, Bai Song rarely communicated with her and rarely met her on weekdays.
But Bai Song didn't resent the other party calling the two old friends at all.
The mere fact that Princess Runan came to see Yu Shinan alone was enough to make Bai Song feel grateful.
But when we met today, Princess Runan was completely different from her previous impression.
The princess of Jixian County is still a grass-roots doctor who can go deep into the people. She talks carelessly and speaks out as she thinks, without any hesitation.
But now, Princess Runan is really a well-behaved princess. She wears luxurious clothes that ordinary people can only admire. Every hair accessory on her body is a priceless and rare object. She is noble and elegant, spotless, and as beautiful as a fairy.
But something very important is missing.
That is happiness.
Bai Song frowned slightly: "Your Highness, you seem to be worried about something?"
Princess Runan did not hide anything and pointed to the birdcage in the pavilion.
Bai Song looked at it and was confused, but he noticed that a few of the dozen birdcages in the pavilion were empty, but he didn't know what they meant.
At this time, Princess Runan opened a large cage and patted it gently. The parrot inside suddenly popped out, flapped its wings and flew to nowhere.
"I come here every day to release a bird."
"Why?"
"When all the remaining birds are released, I will no longer be me, and I will no longer be able to see you again."
"Huh?" Bai Song became more and more strange.
"The night of the Mid-Autumn Festival is when I get married. I am eager to see you because I want to feel freedom in this last time."
"marry……"
Bai Song didn't know what to say. He should congratulate him on his marriage, but it was obvious that the princess was not satisfied, didn't like it, and was unwilling.
"You have some friendship with the Turks, right?" Princess Runan asked.
Bai Song nodded, thinking that he was still the honorary leader of the Aji tribe.
"I have a favor for you."
"Princess, please speak."
"I hope you can help me find out who the Turkic prince is before the Mid-Autumn Festival. What does he look like? What is his character? His literary talent...hey, forget about his literary talent."
"The princess is going to marry a Turkic prince? The Turkic people are divided into many tribes, and each tribe has a prince. I don't know who the princess is going to marry..."
Before she finished speaking, Princess Runan shed tears, wiped the corners of her eyes, and smiled bitterly: "I don't know."
Yes, you don’t even know who you are marrying. How can you be happy?
"The matter is a foregone conclusion? Is there any room for redemption?" Bai Song suddenly asked. The princess called her a friend, and a friend should help as much as possible.
Princess Runan shook her head and said softly: "My father conquered the Turks. In order to stabilize the hearts of the Turks, it is imperative to get married. It also sets an example for the people of the world, attracts more Turks to live in the Tang Dynasty, and encourages the Tang Dynasty." Tang people and Turks intermarried as a long-term solution to stabilize the country."
Bai Song realized the importance of the matter. To destroy this kind of political marriage would probably lead to bloodshed. As a child of the royal family, he could never help himself.
"I have thought about such an ending since I was a child. I thought I was mentally prepared, but when things actually happen, I still feel reluctant and reluctant."
"Princess, don't worry. I will do my best to find out the news for the princess. Let's see who the Turkic prince is and what his character is. If his character is acceptable, the princess doesn't have to worry too much. If his character is corrupt, I... I will find a way for the princess."
"This is the only way right now, but the wedding is coming, and it only lasts ten days, so you have to hurry up. I have no one to entrust you to, I can only rely on you, Bai Song."
"clear."
Bai Song stood up and felt that the matter had to be handled quickly. He didn't know if there were people from the Aji clan in the capital, and he didn't know if they recognized him as the clan leader.
After saying that, Bai Song left the pavilion and stopped staying.
After walking a few steps, the princess in the pavilion opened the curtain and said after her, "I, Li Xiangnan, remember this!"
…
It has been four months since the Eastern Turks surrendered.
Li Jing's army returned to the court, bringing with it a group of Turkic royal prisoners.
After this group of surrendered troops was brought into Chang'an, Li Shimin did not pursue their crimes, but pardoned all Turks to appease the Turks.
Some of them left the capital and returned to the grasslands, while some stayed in Chang'an and settled temporarily.
There are far more Turks in Chang'an than in Jixian.
This also includes some key figures with high status and reputation among the Turks. These people cannot leave and are under house arrest.
But Li Shimin could not treat them as criminals, otherwise it would cause dissatisfaction among the Turks, so he could only temporarily support them as ancestors, and even gave the entire Furong Garden to the Turkic royal family to live in the royal palace. Opening up new land and financing the construction of buildings are simply more ancestral than serving the ancestors.
The situation in Furong Garden has made the court and the people extremely dissatisfied. Some people even ridiculed that it is better to be a prisoner than to be an emperor!
Comparing Xingqing Palace and Furong Garden, some literati who were not afraid of death were already criticizing Li Shimin verbally and writtenly.
Because of this incident, there is actually an undercurrent surging behind the peaceful Chang'an. Some people are taking the opportunity to create conflicts. Many officials and literati who were regarded as primordials have been secretly beheaded.
In the Bai Song Dynasty's view, preferential treatment of the Turkic royal family was a helpless act at the moment. The emperor also had the helplessness of the emperor. Conquering a country was far simpler than conquering a nation. To achieve long-term peace and stability, it was not enough to rely on killing.
On this point, Bai Song also admired Li Shimin's approach.
But this does not mean that Li Shimin can put his father under house arrest in Xingqing Palace so casually.
In the southeast corner near Furong Garden, there are obviously more Turks in various activities.
Bai Song went back home first, took the list given by Qing'er, and found that there was a place on the list called Yingyue Tower in Quchifang, right next to Furong Garden, and there was a girl named Mingyue in Yingyue Tower. Qing'er's chosen Mid-Autumn Festival candidate.
Since they were all going to inquire about information, Bai Song decided to visit the flower house in the southeast corner first, to see if there were any suitable singers and dancers, and to inquire about the situation of the Turks in Chang'an.
After getting the list at home, Qing'er was not there, so Bai Song had to go back to Dongshi. He took Qing'er out of the bank, put on a young man's clothes, and used him as a guide to take Bai Song to visit the flower house.
…
While walking in the afternoon market, the bustling city of Chang'an slowly unfolded like a splendid scene smeared with ink. Playful children, shouting vendors, companions of literati, and graceful young ladies all combined to form the folk fireworks of the ancient city.
Everything here conforms to all the Bai Song's fantasies about ancient times. People's lives are orderly. Even if there are occasional beggars begging on the streets, we have to admit that these days, food and clothing are abundant and the people's hearts are stable.
The prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty has begun. This is the luck of the Bai Song Dynasty and the people of the world.
Upstairs in the Yingyue Tower, looking at the river, are you worried?
As soon as he arrived in Quchifang, Bai Song heard someone reciting such a small poem on the street.
Qing'er explained: "This Yingyue Tower is undoubtedly the largest flower tower in the southeast. The pattern of the flower tower is unique. It is a circle of double-story buildings surrounding a four-story building. Among the people, there are not many four-story buildings. Even if It is a high-rise palace in the imperial palace, and Yingyue Tower is no less generous. Therefore, Yingyue Tower is famous for its towers, so there is a saying that Yingyue Tower has a building in the middle of the building.
And "Looking at the River Sorrow" is a famous ditty by Mingyue Mingyue, the leading lady in Yingyue Tower. It tells the story of the benefactor, Mingyue, listening to the ditty "Looking at the River Sorrow", but when looking at the Qujiang River in the distance from the Yingyue Tower, she thought... Watching those Turkic people enjoying the royal gardens of the Tang Dynasty, I didn't know whether they should feel anxious or not. "
"That's all there is to it." Bai Song chirped, twitching his fingers at Qing'er, "Just say whether Qing'er sings well or not. Who cares about these?"
Qing'er was not a shy girl, and she was well acquainted with the young master. Her expression was indifferent, and she ignored the young master's teasing. Instead, she explained seriously: "This Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival is not only about singing skills, but also about fame. Fame is great. As a girl, even if she does nothing, as long as she stands on the stage, countless people will send lanterns.
This Mingyue girl has been integrated with folk poetry, and is naturally deeply rooted in the hearts of Chang'an. In addition, the girl has some singing skills, so the combination should be good. "
"Okay, you will suffer whatever you want."
The carriage stopped under Mingyue Tower.
The two of them walked in tandem and soon a girl soliciting customers came forward and asked, "Are you two gentlemen here to drink or to listen to music?"
"To see people."
"Hey, the young master is really a cheerful person. I wonder which girl I want to meet?"
Bai Song looked back at Qing'er, who said in an unfamiliar male voice: "We want to see Miss Mingyue."
After that, he took out a piece of silver.
The solicitor's eyes lit up, and he quickly called the few idle people at the door to come over. The four or five girls coaxed the two of them into the building first without saying a word, and all of them talked sweetly.
This building within a building is truly a building within a building.
The first thing I saw after entering was the door of an attic at the back of the hall, with all kinds of lights and constant laughter. I don't know how many patrons and girls lived there.
The layout of the entire flower building is like a circle of garlic cloves clustered with garlic stems, which is a bit strange and novel.
The girls first arranged the two of them to sit down at a table, and then the leader said: "It's not very convenient for Miss Mingyue right now. She is waiting for guests above! How about I ask other girls to come and show it to you two masters?"
"We can wait." Qing'er grabbed it before Bai Song could say anything, "The money is not enough, we can add more."
With that said, two hundred taels of cash were placed on the table. He looked at everyone with a faint smile, "The silver is here to see if you have the ability to earn it."
Boss Qing is now very wealthy, and in the eyes of the girls, he is still a young youngster, and the key is that he still has money.
The money will definitely be in place, and the treatment will definitely change.
The girl called the old bustard. When the old bustard saw the battle, he hurried upstairs to hurry up. He called some girls to accompany Bai Song and Bai Song, chatting and laughing. She also said that it was free, just to see how good-looking the two young men were. Really like it.
