Great Tang princess

Chapter 8 Apprenticeship
For the current Li Yuechen, there is always an awkward feeling in his heart.

Before coming to this era, the most commented on the Tang Dynasty was tolerance and openness.

And the specific extent of this openness cannot be judged from simple words.

But when you really come to this world, you really have a certain understanding.

The atmosphere in the Tang Dynasty was very open. For wealthy and powerful families, it was normal for men to raise daughters and women to raise boys.Even men and women are not uncommon.

It's just that this kind of thing is just some romantic affairs that are not worth recording for the historian, and it is very common.

If you are in a leisurely mood to care about these things, it would be more interesting to gossip about the royal family news.

During the reign of Gaozu Wude, a teaching workshop was established, but it has been roughly divided into two parts.

Some of them live in the imperial palace and belong to the palace band, and they are not even inferior to the concubines in the harem.

And the other part, under the jurisdiction of Taichang Temple, belongs to the official prostitutes, that is, those who are sitting next to the ministers to accompany the wine.

These are basically the wives and daughters of criminal officials or prisoners of enemy countries, etc. Generally speaking, one must be proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, as well as rhythm and dance.

Not only do you have to accompany wine and laugh, but you also have to treat guests with your body.

Seeing those official prostitutes giggling in the arms of the ministers, Li Yuechen felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Under the charming smiles of these women, different emotions are reflected.

There is both bitterness and desolation after complaining about fate; there is also joy and debauchery after giving up on oneself.

Although she lamented the feudal society, it was not something she could solve, so she stopped watching the excitement below, but stretched out her hand to grab a piece of mustache and ate the mutton.

The drinking order below seems to have nothing to do with her, and she just wants to destroy the food in her hand.

After eating a Hubing and a piece of mutton, I was almost full.

She habitually picked up the scum that fell on the table and put it into her mouth to eat.

This is because I was taught by my grandfather when I was a child in the previous life. Not only did my old-fashioned grandfather demand that food not be wasted, but even those that fell on the ground should be washed with water and eaten.

She still kept this habit when she grew up.

Now in this era, although I am determined to change the habits of my previous life.But now the focus is not on this aspect, so I did it subconsciously.

Seeing the princess picking up the crumbs on the table and putting them in her mouth, some ministers below were a little dazed for a moment.

Li Zhi also turned his head to take a look, and his face suddenly became a little ugly.

As a royal princess, doing this on such an occasion is indeed a bit embarrassing, as if she couldn't get enough to eat.

In front of so many ministers, it is not easy to teach me a lesson, so I reminded: "Chen'er, if you still want to eat, just order some more."

Li Yuechen shook his head subconsciously: "Chen'er is full, but I just don't want to waste it. One porridge and one meal, think hard-won!"

As soon as these words came out, Li Zhi immediately raised his eyebrows.

Wu Zetian, who also felt a little ugly just now, also lowered his head, and looked over in a little surprise.

"Hahaha……"

Li Zhi burst into laughter suddenly, which startled Li Yuechen, and turned his head to look suspiciously after recovering.

The ministers and several princes below also raised their heads one after another, not knowing why he was suddenly laughing.

"Okay, well said!" Li Zhi laughed and lowered his head, "Did Mr. Xu hear what the princess said?"

Except for the crown prince and a few princes, Xu Jingzong, who was closest to him, raised his hand and saluted: "Return to your majesty, just now the princess said, one porridge and one meal, it's hard to come by! I heard it!"

Li Yuechen, who was sitting next to Wu Zetian, felt a little confused, almost slapped himself, and asked what he was doing.

I just heard this when I was in school, it seems to be a text, but now I remember this sentence, if Li Zhi asks himself if there is anything else, how should he answer?

And who is not good to ask, but Xu Jingzong?
Although she is still young and doesn't know much about the affairs of the court, Xu Jingzong's name is still very clear.

This is a super boss who is very trusted by Li Zhi and Wu Zetian. You must know that normal officials are not allowed to ride horses after entering the palace gate, and must walk.

However, two people can ride a carriage all the way to the Ministry of the Interior!One is Li Ji, and the other is him!

Besides the official position, Zhongshu Ling Jia Guanglu doctor and Prince Shaoshi Tongxitai Sanpin, and also has the work of supervising the history of the country.

If he adds such a sentence in the history book, I wonder if the original author of that text in the future will feel that he is living in my shadow... Li Yuechen thought so in his heart.

But at this moment, no one cared what she was thinking, Li Zhi seemed to be in a good mood, bowed his head in front of the officials and asked, "Why did Chen'er say that?"

As soon as Li Zhi said this, the officials and the prince below all stared at him.

Li Yuechen felt a little embarrassed, blinked his cute big eyes, and thought about how to answer.

On such occasions, not only should the answer not embarrass the emperor, but it should not be too much, otherwise, I might be regarded as a monster.

After thinking quickly, she stood up and saluted, trying to put on a serious expression.

"Chen'er recently read the history of the country, and only then did she know that after droughts, locusts and other disasters, food has been greatly reduced, and many people can't eat enough. Therefore, my daughter thinks that food should be cherished on weekdays and should not be wasted..."

She didn't make any big sense. After all, a little girl who is only three or four years old must not act too much.

But that's exactly the case, so these words did not arouse suspicion from many people, but instead made both Li Zhi and Wu Zetian smile in relief.

"Your Majesty, the princess is kind and kind, this is the blessing of the Tang Dynasty!" Xu Jingzong boasted very kindly.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the other officials followed suit, praising the princess for being sensible, Tang Xiangrui, etc...

Li Yuechen, who was listening, was so embarrassed that he almost couldn't help but roll his eyes.

But in the end, he didn't make any moves, just raised his hand to wipe the crumbs from his mouth.

Seeing that the painting style below has become the same as that of Kua Kua Qun, Li Zhi is in a good mood: "What Chen'er said is very reasonable and should be promoted. Is there any reward you want?"

Li Yuechen almost opened his mouth and wanted to tell the two sisters to release, but he stopped immediately before he could say it.

It doesn't matter if I say it now, but if I raise it in front of the officials, if Li Zhi is unwilling, maybe there will be suspicion of persecution!
Thinking of this, he blinked his big black eyes and smiled, "I want to talk about it after I get back."

"Hahahaha... good!" Li Zhi nodded in agreement, then stroked his beard, raised his wine glass and said, "All loves, what the princess said today is really a blessing of the Tang Dynasty, let's drink this cup together!"

Seeing that the officials below started to eat and drink lively again, Li Yuechen heaved a sigh of relief, but he had been fooled.

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After the celebration banquet was over, Li Zhi left Liu Rengui alone and called him to Zichen Hall.

Li Zhi and Wu Zetian sat on the dragon chair, and Liu Rengui knelt down below in a standard posture.

"Liu Aiqing has made great contributions in pacifying Goguryeo this time. I plan to appoint you as the pacifier of Liaodong Province, and work with Xue Aiqing to determine the prefectures and counties of Andong's Protectorate. What's Liu Gong's opinion?" Li Zhi asked seemingly casually.

Liu Rengui, who was kneeling at the bottom, was silent for two seconds, then raised his hand in salute and said, "Return to Your Majesty, I am nearly seventy years old, and my health has not been very good in recent years. Please allow me to retire from office so that I can recuperate!"

Li Zhi and Wu Zetian above looked at each other, then silently smiled at each other.

Then he turned his head and said: "Grand Liu, some time ago Chen'er told me that he wanted to practice martial arts, and the queen said that Mr. Liu is capable of both civil and military skills. Since he wants to become an official now, why not take this opportunity to be a master for Chen'er? At the same time, you can be active.”

Liu Rengui was a little dazed and looked up.

What catches the eye is the smiling expressions of Li Zhi and Wu Zetian, and there is a feeling that there is a knife hidden in the smile.

He's come to his senses, if he doesn't agree to this matter, then don't even think about becoming an official, I'm afraid he will have to work in the Anton Governor's Mansion.

So he bowed his head and saluted: "It is my honor to be able to teach the princess martial arts, but martial arts training is boring, and it is easy to get hurt..."

"It's okay, if Chen'er can't take it anymore, she will come back naturally!" Li Zhi interrupted him directly.

Liu Rengui lowered his head and curled his lips, it seemed that he couldn't get out of this job.

But it doesn't matter if you think about it, anyway, a little girl probably can't bear the boringness of martial arts, and she probably won't be able to persist in a few days.

At that time, she gave up by herself, but it has nothing to do with herself.

Thinking of this, he bowed his head and said, "Since that's the case, I will do my best to teach the princess!"

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On the other side, Li Yuechen ran into the Department of Services Bureau and came to the Department of Services.

Today, I accidentally said something that might be left in the history books, maybe it will make Li Zhi and Wu Zetian feel that they have grown up.

Li Yuechen felt that he couldn't do this, he had to take some practical actions, and told the two of them that he hadn't grown up yet, but he was still a good baby, a caring little padded jacket for his parents.

After all these years of pretending to be silly, I guess they are all resistant, and they have to think of new ways.

The Department of Clothes is the place in charge of court clothing and jewelry. It is the tailoring institution used by the court. The best tailors in the whole Tang Dynasty are here.

Seeing Li Yuechen bringing Eunuch Fu over, Si Yi, who was over forty years old, trotted all the way to salute.

"I have seen Your Highness!"

"Free gift!"

Li Yuechen waved his hand: "Si Yi, I want you to help me make a dress, can you take me to see the existing fabric?"

"Here, Your Highness, please follow me!"

Following Si Yi to the warehouse, Li Yuechen began to choose.

In the previous life, I also bought a dinosaur pajamas, but people in this era probably don't know what a dinosaur is.

But it doesn't matter, bears are fine too, as long as you can make that cute feeling.

In fact, there are only three elements in this thing. The first is to loosen the body, the second is the ears, and the third is the eyes.

Siamese is easy to say, the tailoring skills of this era are not bad.For the ears, the key is to add a piece of pink fabric to the front to make a sense of lining, and the shape of the ears should be rounded.

As for the eyes... I can only find two small oval pieces of wood and draw them myself.

Although Li Yuechen didn't know much about drawing, it was quite easy to draw the two small cartoon eyes.

Li Yuechen wandered around in the warehouse. There must be no such fabrics in later generations in this era, but it doesn't matter, just use real fur instead.

The key is that the abdomen can be spliced ​​with ordinary white cloth.

After finding a good material, he asked for a pen and paper again, drew a front and side view, and handed it to Si Yi: "Can you understand it?"

Si Yi nodded after seeing it: "Well, it can be done, it's just Your Highness, these eyes..."

"After painting with small pieces of wood, it's good to stick it with fish glue." Li Yuechen replied, "I'll go back tonight and draw it, and I'll let Eunuch Fu deliver it tomorrow."

"Here!"

Of course, there are no zippers in this era, so the buckles on Tang suits can only be used instead.

I discussed it with Si Yi, and if I hurry up, it will be ready before noon tomorrow.

Li Yuechen nodded, then turned and left with Eunuch Fu.

After going out, Li Yuechen turned his head and said: "You can't tell grandpa and grandma what happened today, I will put it on and show them tomorrow!"

Eunuch Fu seemed to be a little confused, but thinking about it, it's not a big deal. It's normal for children to love to play, so he replied respectfully: "Here!"

Not long after returning to Chengxiang Hall, Zhang Chengxin came over: "Your Highness, the saint has summoned you, come with us to Zichen Hall."

"Okay!" Li Yuechen agreed with a cute baby voice, and followed Zhang Chengxin to Zichen Palace.

After entering the hall, he saw Liu Rengui kneeling respectfully beside him, and Li Zhi and Wu Zetian sitting on dragon chairs.

Li Yuechen ran over with open arms: "Grandpa, grandma!"

Li Zhi and Wu Zetian were no strangers to the princess' rudeness, but who made them like it.

The other sons always saluted respectfully when they came to meet each other. Only Li Yuechen usually threw themselves into their arms when they came, regardless of those complicated rules.

Because she knows very well that physical contact can shorten the distance between people, and the infighting in the royal family is largely due to the cumbersome etiquette.

Li Yuechen has always hated the word "respect each other as guests", because she feels that this word should not be used between husband and wife or between parents and children.

Every time he saw the couple, Li Yuechen would grab them to play with, or crawl around on them.

Of course, she is very careful and never makes them feel irritable, and she always clicks to the limit every time.

This method also made the couple Li Zhi and Wu Zetian like her very much, and many rules of etiquette are also very conniving.

"Okay, Chen'er, don't make trouble."

The old woman Wu Zetian rarely used a serious expression on her face: "Don't you want to practice martial arts? Have you met Master soon?"

"Yes!"

With a promise, Li Yuechen came to Liu Rengui, bowed his hands and bowed in salute: "Li Yuechen has seen Master!"

"Ouch!" Liu Rengui hurriedly got up, "I can't be such a great gift as a princess!"

Li Zhi, who was sitting on it, smiled and waved his hands: "No problem, even my princess of the Tang Dynasty should respect my teacher."

(End of this chapter)