People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 941: The kings offer sacrifices and the princess gives birth
Thirty of the twelfth lunar month, New Year's Eve.

Chang'an Avenue is full of people, the sound of hawking is constant, red symbols are hung high, and the New Year's breath is blowing against our faces.

At this time, the sound of hard and heavy horse hooves suddenly came from the long street to the west.

Immediately afterwards, a group of Jinwu guards holding gold weapons rushed into sight.

The next moment, the crowd dispersed loudly.

King Wu opened the way, and countless purple python robes appeared in the sight of the people of Chang'an.

Led by Han Wang Li Yuanjia, Huo Wang Li Yuangui, Shu Wang Li Yuanming and others, including Yue Wang Li Zhen, Cao Wang Li Ming, Zheng Wang Li Jing, and Nanchang County Wang Li Xuan followed, a group of princes and princes rode slowly towards Kaihua. Go away.

Followed by countless servants, maids, guards, and a huge crowd of people.

Ordinary people don't even dare to get close.

The tall Liu Shubi stood in the crowd and felt that his brother-in-law glanced this way, but then, the figure in front of him had passed by.

Liu Shubi and Liu Qiongyu sneaked out of the door after having breakfast.

Of course, behind them, the home guards have been following quietly.

Did not expect to encounter this scene.

From what people around them said, they learned that these clan princes had just returned from the Qianling Mausoleum to offer sacrifices.

Liu Shubi gave Liu Qiongyu a hand, and the two sisters quickly passed through the crowd and finally arrived at Kaihuafang.

By this time, the kings had returned home with their servants, maids and guards.

……

Entering Prince Peng's Mansion, Liu Shubi and Liu Qiongyu saluted handsomely to Su Zang and Meng Sheng who were staying in the middle hall.

The two returned the gift calmly, and then watched Liu Shubi and Liu Qiongyu run and jump into the East Crossing Courtyard.

The two people immediately looked at each other and smiled.

In the living room, Li Xuan was changing clothes and washing up.

Yesterday, all the kings came to Beijing together. King Li Yuanjia of Han sent a report to the emperor, gathering all the kings to pray for His Majesty, the Queen, the Crown Prince, and the Emperor's eldest grandson in the Crown Princess's womb.

The emperor agreed.

It is a custom in Chang'an to worship ancestors on the [-]th day of the twelfth lunar month.

In previous years, each family would offer sacrifices at their own homes, but this time they all went to Qianling Mausoleum to offer sacrifices.

There were many people coming and going.

"Put away your clothes. We have to go into the palace at night, so be careful not to wrinkle them." Li Xuan whispered. The maid next to her nodded and then carefully stepped away.

Li Xuan turned around and saw Liu Shubi and Liu Qiongyu who had just entered the door. He waved and said, "I'm afraid I can't let you spend this night at home. There is an order in the palace to give a banquet to the kings, princesses, princes, and county officials." Lord, County Lord, I’m afraid everyone has to go home, and I’m afraid I’ll have to wait until tomorrow night to come back.”

"Brother-in-law, I heard that the emperor's eldest grandson will be born today, is it true?" Liu Shubi blinked curious eyes and looked at Li Xuan.

Li Xuan paused briefly, then nodded and said, "It's true, tonight or tomorrow morning, His Majesty and the Queen will bless the whole city, just listen at home."

"Oh!" Liu Shubi wanted to say something, but still didn't say anything. He just went to tease Xia Niang with Liu Qiongyu submissively.

Li Xuan took a deep breath.

With the birth of the emperor's eldest grandson, even the Battle of Wuhai will be ignored. Any power struggle in the court will give way at this moment.

Tonight, it sounded nice that the emperor was giving a banquet, but in reality, all the kings were summoned to the palace.

On the one hand, it means to be on guard, and on the other hand, it also means to allow the kings to respectfully welcome the birth of the emperor's eldest grandson.

However, no one thought that it would be very lively if the person born today was not the emperor's eldest grandson, but the emperor's eldest granddaughter.

But this is impossible, because it is indeed the eldest grandson of the emperor.

When it's time to give birth, not only a monk who is deeply versed in the avenue, but also a doctor who only knows some massage techniques can make a judgment.

It’s just that heaven and earth are in front of you, and you always have to be a little reverent.

After all, the exchange of civet cats for princes did not happen only in the Later Song Dynasty.

The emperor asked the kings to defend him, which somewhat meant to rely on the luck of the kings.

……

The sound of "crackling" has been heard all over Chang'an.

Red lanterns are hung high, making it festive.

Li Xuan was riding on the horse, Liu Jinyu was holding the child and his mother-in-law Ouyang was sitting in the car.

King Wu opened the way ahead, and the kings' carriages slowly headed towards Tai Chi Palace.

Li Xuan's eyes swept through the crowd of people watching on both sides. He didn't know whether Luo Qinling had sent anyone into Chang'an this year to spy on intelligence.

The sooner they decide who will be the coach of Datang's Western Expedition next year, the better they can prepare.

However, the emperor would not announce this news easily.

Apart from anything else, during the first battle this year, the emperor quietly changed the chief military officer of the Northwest Road March from Pei Xingjian to Liu Rengui.

Liu Rengui, the marching marshal of the Northwest Road, gave Lun Qinling a hard blow as soon as he showed up.

In the battle of Qingnan, the losses of the Tubo people were much greater than originally expected.

If the loss of Fuqi City was a premeditated plan by the Tubo people, the losses of Qingxi and Xinghai have already put the Tubo people into a passive position in the next year's war.

If the emperor tried this again, I'm afraid the Tubo people wouldn't even be able to protect Wuhai.

……

The magnificent Tai Chi Palace appears in front of you.

On the city wall, countless soldiers in red clothes and golden armor stood holding swords, with solemn expressions and solemn expressions.

Above the palace building, the burly Zuo Jinwu Guard General Cheng Chubi stared straight ahead in solemnity, guarding the palace.

The emperor rarely returned to the Taiji Palace. Only the annual Zhengdan court meeting, occasional reports of victory, presentation of prisoners, and canonization matters were held in the Taiji Palace.

The East Palace is located on the east side of the Tai Chi Palace. In order to welcome the birth of the emperor's eldest grandson tonight, the emperor chose the Tai Chi Palace as the place for the banquet.

Tai Chi Palace, Tai Chi Hall.

The kings, concubines, princesses, princes, princes, princesses, and county lords all saluted Li Zhi and Empress Wu at the same time: "I will see you, Your Majesty, and see the Queen."

"Uncles, brothers, and nephews of the king." Li Zhi raised his hand with a smile.

These are all his relatives, and they are all relatives who pose no threat to him.

The presence of these royal families in the local area is enough to deter the local aristocratic families and officials from acting too wantonly.

At the same time, aristocratic families and local officials can also form checks and balances on these royal families and stabilize the local structure.

If the local area is stable, the center will be stable.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Xuan stood up and then glanced at Xiaoxia Niang.

The little girl was timid. At this time, she huddled in her mother's arms and did not dare to move, which was a bit funny. "Everyone, please take your seats." Li Zhi raised his hand slightly.

The kings and concubines, princes, princesses, and county lords thanked each other and then entered the seats on both sides.

In the palace of the Crown Prince, there are kings on the east side and princesses on the west side.

Li Xuan is slightly behind.

As soon as he sat down, a piece of paper fell into his hand.

"The Crown Princess is safe."

News came from the East Palace that the Crown Princess still showed no signs of giving birth.

This is a good thing.

Li Xuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Although children born on New Year's Eve and the first day of the first lunar month are both valuable, those born on the first day of the first lunar month often have purple auras.

At the beginning of the new year, Vientiane is renewed.

Li Xuan looked up at the emperor and Empress Wu who were sitting on the royal couch. The emperor calmly nodded to Li Xuan with a gentle attitude.

In matters of medicine, Li Xuan has made no mistakes until now.

He said that the princess would give birth on New Year's Eve and the first day of the first lunar month, and now it is New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve.

Will the Crown Princess give birth, that is, tonight.

Therefore, the emperor would keep Li Xuan informed of the situation in the East Palace.

And whether what Li Xuan said is accurate or not depends on tonight.

If accurate, then Li Xuan's statement on the plateau miasma will be supported by the emperor and even the government and the public.

There is no news about the memorials submitted by Li Xuan, Xue Rengui and Liu Shenli before. There is no intention to wait for the results tonight.

Five thousand elite soldiers went to Wuhai, so the force was really small.

But if it is true, then it needs to be taken seriously.

Seeing the emperor's hand holding the wine glass, Li Xuan's expression became focused...

……

I don't know how long it took, but another small note was put into Li Xuan's hand.

Li Xuan, who was barely drunk, instantly saw the content clearly: "The Crown Princess is about to give birth."

Li Xuan subconsciously raised her head and looked at the imperial couch.

The emperor had already stood up, and Empress Wu, as well as Li Xian, Li Dan, and Princess Taiping, all stood up at the same time.

All the kings and princesses subconsciously stood up.

Li Zhi smiled calmly and said: "There is something going on in the East Palace. Uncle Han, Uncle Huo, twelfth aunt, and 27th brother, come with me to have a look first. The other uncles and aunts will wait for now. According to Lang 27, I’m afraid we still have to wait tonight.”

"The minister waits for the order."

Li Xuan looked at the emperor. Empress Wu walked by with a group of people, and then he turned around to follow.

The moment Li Xuan walked out of the Tai Chi Palace, he unconsciously caught a blue figure flashing past from the corner of his eye.

The familiar Tai Chi diagram is embroidered on the corner of the Taoist robe.

Ming Chongyan.

Li Xuan was stunned, why was he here at this time?
On New Year's Eve, shouldn't he be at home? Why is he still accompanying him in the palace?

Is he staring at the prince, or is he staring at the emperor's eldest grandson?
Li Xuan's heart suddenly became awe-inspiring.

The birth of the emperor's eldest grandson will not only bring great benefits to Li Xian, but will also bring huge pressure to Ming Chongyan and the Beimen bachelor party.

But what can they do? Even Empress Wu, at this time, is at most anxiously looking forward to the birth of her eldest grandson.

The North Gate bachelor can't do anything at all.

But is there really nothing they can do?

In Li Xuan's mind, Li Jingye's figure flashed inexplicably.

……

The emperor and Empress Wu were sitting on the royal chariot.

Princess Taiping huddled in Empress Wu's arms.

Li Xian and Li Dan followed on both sides.

King Han, King Huo, Princess Huainan, and Li Xuan followed the royal chariot.

A group of people headed towards the East Palace with countless imperial guards, Jinwu Guards and Qianniu Guards, as well as palace maids and attendants.

Li Xuan's eyes always glance behind people inadvertently when turning a corner, and his keen eyes can catch Ming Chongyan's figure every time.

Although he was far away, Ming Chongyan followed him all the time.

He is in charge of the secret guard. As long as he is not deep in the inner palace, he can come and go as he pleases in the name of protecting the emperor.

While walking, Li Xuan understood that it was not just Ming Chongyan who was really paying attention to the situation in the East Palace today, but also the entire North Gate bachelor's degree.

Unknowingly, the group of people had arrived at the East Palace.

In front of the gate of the East Palace, Li Zhi sat on the imperial chariot and raised his hand gently: "It is decreed that except for production-related matters, everyone in the East Palace is not allowed to move around at will. Everyone else should keep their movements as small as possible."

"Here!" Everyone outside the East Palace immediately whispered in agreement.

Entering the central hall, Li Zhi and Empress Wu got off the imperial chariot and walked towards the Yichun Hall in the backyard.

The other guards, attendants, and maids all dispersed into the entire East Palace silently.

Only Li Xuan, King Han, King Huo, Li Xian, Li Dan, and Princess Taiping followed Li Zhi and Empress Wu into the front yard of Yichun Palace.

"Father, Emperor, Mother." Li Xian looked a little panicked and his lips were a little dry. When he saw Li Zhi and Empress Wu, he quickly bowed and saluted.

Li Zhi directly pulled Li Xian up and asked with concern: "How is the situation?"

"It's just started. The imperial doctor and Po Wen said that no matter how fast it is, it will take more than half an hour. If it takes longer, I'm afraid it will take two or three hours." Li Xian couldn't help but glance at Li Xuan, feeling a little relieved, and said: "Uncle Wang said However, I'm afraid it will take longer this time, as the fetus is a little too strong."

Li Zhi glanced sideways at Li Xuan, who immediately bowed slightly and nodded in agreement.

Li Zhi raised his head and looked into the Yichun Hall, where there were several figures in a daze.

The best Wen Po and imperial doctor in Chang'an are here, not to mention there is a mascot beside them.

"Well, let's just wait and be quiet." Li Zhi glanced sideways at everyone, and finally landed on Li Xuan.

"Here!" Li Xuan followed everyone and bowed to accept the order.

(End of this chapter)