"Princess Gu'an, why don't you accept the order quickly and thank me?" Seeing that Mingluo was kneeling where he was, the servant reminded him with a smile.
Mingluo barely regained his consciousness.
The position of princess...
This seemed to be the highest honor that she could achieve as a woman with a foreign surname under the Li family.
But she was not at all overjoyed or excited. Would it really be a good thing if this grant appeared at such a critical moment?
The huge shock and confusion gave her some courage. She did not accept the order immediately, but said in panic and confusion: "Luoer is really scared that my aunt is so generous, but she is not rewarded for nothing..."
"You have been with me for many years, sharing my worries, how can it be in vain?" The Holy Emperor was not angry because of her hesitation, and only said: "You deserve the position of a princess."
The emperor had no intention of beating around the bush: "Besides, your trip to Tuyuhun to get married requires the status of a Dasheng princess."
Mingluo was shaken suddenly.
Marriage?
Tuyuhun!
Her eyelashes trembled: "Aunt..."
"I have asked someone to prepare an imperial edict, and it will be announced to both the inside and outside at the court tomorrow morning."
Emperor Shengce looked at Mingluo who was kneeling there and said: "You are an unusual woman from the back house. You should know that Tubo is now powerful and has had a long-standing grudge with Dasheng. There is no way to resolve it yet. Tuyuhun is the reason for Dasheng and Tubo If the buffer barrier between the two countries does not exist, Dasheng will have to face Tubo's wolf ambitions."
"Tuyuhun cannot be surrendered to Tubo, let alone be destroyed by Tubo. Therefore, Dasheng needs to express his intention to protect and support each other at this time, so as to reassure Tuyuhun."
Marriage is naturally the most sincere act, and the most visible act in Tubo's eyes.
"We are a great and prosperous country and have been strong for many years. It is impossible for Tubo to be without fear. The act of marrying Tuyuhun is also a deterrent and a reminder."
"Now that the internal troubles of Dasheng are here, we can't add any more external troubles in the short term. You should be clear about the stakes involved, I don't need to say more."
Mingluo responded with a trembling "Yes".
She knew it very well...but why was it her?
There are always daughters of the right age in the clan, so why did my aunt choose her?
Is it because she violated the emperor's taboo, so he can't keep her by his side in the capital?
Yes, even if it is just a chess piece, wouldn't it be a pity if it was simply thrown away and crushed?
Of course, the last bit of value must be used to live up to so many years of "cultivation", right?
"I know, you may want to ask why I chose you alone."
The voice of the Holy Emperor sounded without a trace of joy or anger: "You have been taught and cultivated by me since you were young, unlike other women in the clan. The new leader of Tuyuhun is in his prime and is a rare civil and military talent. They, Tuyuhun, rely on Da Sheng to protect them. , you will be treated with courtesy and respect by everyone above and below you. When you get married, you will become a wife, and you can rule the country with them to the best of your ability——"
Speaking of this, the voice of the Holy Emperor was slightly lowered, as if he was a little confused.
When her Chong Yue married to Beidi, it was truly a purgatory like a mountain of swords and a sea of fire... There was no respect or courtesy, and there was only humiliation and catharsis.
Her homeland cannot be her backing, and her past achievements have become the sins that devour her, swinging at her with sharp blades and whips.
For a moment, the Holy Book Emperor said slowly to himself: "You are far luckier than Chong Yue..."
Lucky?
Mingluo lowered his reddish eyes, full of sadness and irony.
"If you can grasp it with your heart, then this marriage trip will be a turning point for you. Tuyuhun will treat you well, and Dasheng will not treat you badly." The Holy Emperor finally said: "Go, don't You’re going to disappoint me again.”
"Yes... Gu'an strictly follows the teachings of the saint."
Mingluo held the golden book of imperial edict in his hand and left the Manna Hall step by step.
After all, she was shallow. The emperor knew her fault, but he didn't even bother to tell her clearly, and he didn't need to listen to her excuses. He just uprooted her like a flower and grass, and then weighed how much more she could have as a dying flower. value, and finally decide where to discard her...
Luck, good fortune...
My aunt is really good at beautifying the word "use" into charity and bestowal.
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Tuyuhun is just a small area, not as big as Dasheng...and it is sandwiched between Dasheng and Tubo. It is still difficult to survive. How can she talk about dignity and dignity if she marries?
Talk about using her ability to rule the country together... Tubo's ambition is here, and it will be a matter of time to annex Tuyuhun. Her marriage is just to delay the arrival of that day!
To put it bluntly, her role is the same as that of Chong Yue back then, just as a victim to give Da Sheng a chance to breathe!
When the eldest princess Chongyue married Beidi, she gave Dasheng three years of opportunity to recuperate, and also gave her ruthless mother the best opportunity to take power——
And now, how much benefit can she, the "Princess of Gu'an", bring in exchange for the other party?
The so-called "good fortune" theory was just a lie to trick her into working harder and dying!
Tears of sadness and anger welled up in Mingluo's eyes. With her eyes dim, she looked up at the many palaces, and suddenly she realized that so many years of hard work and prudence were just a dream.
Also, she should have understood a long time ago. She should have thought about this day since she decided to be Chong Yue's shadow.
She lowered her eyes and looked at the imperial edict in her hand. It was really sad to say that the most similar time she "learned" was today.
No, it's not like that, she really became the second Chong Yue.
Mingluo raised his hand to wipe away the tears and chuckled suddenly.
She was so wrong in the past. She naively thought that the emperor's twin children who were about to die were really guilty. As long as she was a good shadow of Chong Yue, she could find long-term protection under the emperor's guilt and debt.
Now it seems that it is true, false, or a shadow. What is the difference?
If her shadow ended up like this, would it be any different for the indistinguishable Chang Sui Ning?
There was a bit of empty curiosity in Mingluo's red eyes.
She didn't have to rush to get rid of the opponent. They were just chess pieces. She just wanted to watch this chess piece and wait to see what happened to the other chess piece... I wonder if there would be any new ideas?
She laughed again, walking slowly into the thick night.
After Mingluo left, people quickly entered the Ganlu Hall to meet the saint.
After several officials left with secret summons, Master Tianjing came with a fly whisk in his arm.
"...Li Yi is indeed useless. I thought that with Chang Kuo sitting in the army, the two of them could complement each other. Even though Li Yi is not a great talent, it would not lead to a big mistake. At least as a descendant of the Li family, he can replace I will scare the rebels."
"But he failed to use his troops in the past, and there were numerous impeachments in the court. Now that his father, King Huainan, has passed away, I am worried that he will have dissatisfaction under the heavy pressure..."
Listening to the emperor's whisper, Tianjing Imperial Master said: "So the saint didn't agree to the proposal to change the head coach. Was he afraid that he would force General Li Yi to rebel at this juncture?"
"Exactly." The Holy Book Emperor said: "But my objection is just for them to see. Li Yi, the coach, must be replaced now, but we can't make a big fanfare and let him and the army know the news in advance——"
"Therefore, I have ordered General Huaihua to congratulate the enemy and rush to Yangzhou with my secret order. When I see Li Yi, I will convey Commander Yi's will and order Li Yi to return to Huainan Road to mourn his father."
Only in this way can Yi Shuai's shock be minimized.
Master Tianjing: "The saint thinks carefully."
"How dare I be careless at this opportunity..." The Holy Emperor showed a hint of exhaustion at this moment: "However, there are very few good and reliable generals in my hands, and He Wei is one. After he leaves the capital this time, If there is another war somewhere, how many people do I have available?"
Preparing for a rainy day is the way to go, but she has fewer and fewer chips to use for planning.
This time she liquidated the clan of the eldest grandson. Although she hurt the enemy a thousand, she also suffered a thousand losses herself. Not only the generals, but also the talents who could replace her in important positions in the government and control everywhere were far from enough.
If he cannot be replaced in time, those powers will have no choice but to return to the hands of the Cui family and other wealthy families.
The Holy Emperor seems to be here
Question: "...The Imperial Master said that I was born to be an emperor, but am I, the emperor, really about to run out of energy?"
Master Tianjing sighed softly: "This is not something that a poor man can spy on."
"I have handed over everything to Dasheng Jiangshan. Since I took over the throne, I have been diligent in governing the country without slacking off at all. I believe that God's will should not treat me like this..."
Looking at the jade picture of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers carved under the royal eucalyptus, the fatigue in the emperor's eyes slowly dissipated, and he thought: "I just lack available talents... I often think that if I can find Chongyue, I will not be able to find him at this moment." It would be so hesitant.”
Her Chongyue is a born star, and she has the ability to gather people's hearts. Even though she is a daughter, there are always good generals and talented people who are willing to follow her loyally - in the eyes of the Holy Emperor, that is a matter of talent. On top of that, there is a natural aura that goes beyond talent.
Things that are born are always something that others cannot imitate.
Thinking of this, the Holy Emperor asked: "Is the Imperial Master still unable to divine the 'origin' of that child?" "
"The appearance of that girl is really unpredictable." Tianjing Imperial Master said, "But I believe the saint already has the answer in his mind, right?"
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And we have to guard Dayun Temple. "
Wujue sighed, looking at the Zen room, he just felt annoyed: "This monk's status, this ruined temple... I really want to burn it down and have a clean escape."
Chang Sui Ning also sighed: "How could it be burned? The Buddha is listening."
"If you have too many debts, you won't be burdened by them." Wujue said, raising his arms, weighing his sleeves, and showing his arms again, "If there are too many negative consequences, there will naturally be no taboos. As the saying goes..."
"I know, I know, a scholar will die for a confidant..." Chang Suining took his words in time and comforted him: "Don't worry, I will write to you when I settle down. What happens next will depend on the situation. If With permission, I will pick you up when the time comes."
Wujue reluctantly felt at ease, for fear of being abandoned again.
"After I left, if anyone asked, they would just say that I took my brother to seek medical treatment, even if they ask about the wine sacrifice," Chang Suining explained.
She did not intend to let the people around her know about this matter. Firstly, it would be more in line with her plan to seek medical treatment temporarily. Secondly, even though leaving Beijing did not violate any laws, Qiao Yang and the others could not know about it and not participate. Of course it is best to avoid the possibility of being implicated in the future.
Now that you are leaving, you should leave cleanly and don’t leave any trouble for those around you.
Wujue agreed.
At this time, there was a knock on the door of the abbot's room, and Xi'er's voice reached his ears.
"come in."
Xi'er pushed open the door and walked in, followed by A Dian, looking for snacks.
"Girl, I got the stuff!" Xi'er lowered her voice, took out a large rolled up paper from her sleeve, and handed it to Chang Suining.
"You little girl have some skills, have you really found them?" Wujue leaned his head curiously: "Let me also see how he scolds..."
A Dian, who had grabbed two snacks in his hand, came over when he saw this.