Wentang

Chapter 621 Princess 1
"Who is this family? Do you know them?"

"I don't know, I've never heard of it."

"It's normal if you haven't heard of it. How can there be so many official families in the capital who know each other?"

"Yep."

Seeing Wu Zetian's mother and daughter, other people who attended the banquet talked about her.

No wonder they were ignorant, it was because of the standards set by Li Shimin and his wife that they were not likely to know Wu Zetian and her daughter.

The status level is too low.

Li Shimin and his wife don't want their relatives to be too strong, and it is best for the princess to choose from a family with an average family background.

It cannot be said that there are not all the rich and powerful families invited to the banquet, but there are only a few of them, and most of them are between the seventh and fifth ranks, the standard middle class.

But don't underestimate them because of this, most of these families can be traced back to 500 years ago, the standard family of scholars and officials.

It's just that there were no top dignitaries in the ancestors or they have declined, and the family power is not very big.

The quality of the children cultivated by this kind of family is not bad, and they don't have to worry about their relatives getting older, which is very in line with the standards of Li Shimin and his wife.

Familiarity with every top dignitary and their important family members is a necessary ability for mixed officialdom.The samurai Xun also belonged to the top dignitaries. It is said that these family members of officials and eunuchs should know Wu Zetian, mother and daughter.

But because he was relegated to the locality for more than ten years and away from the power center for too long, it is normal for these family members not to recognize Wu Zetian's mother and daughter.

Especially those girls who were only as young as Ji, and the warrior Yu was still in his infancy when he left Beijing, so it was even less likely that he knew Wu Yang.

So they thought that Wu Zetian's mother and daughter also came from a small family like them.

Until someone well-informed said: "Isn't this Mrs. Wu from Duke Ying's mansion? Why is she here?"

"Ying Guogong?" Everyone was startled, and the information of the warrior Xun immediately came to mind.

"Isn't he a close friend of the Supreme Emperor? He has been relegated to other countries for more than ten years, why his family members also came to participate in the selection... banquet."

"Yeah, you don't admit your mistake, do you?"

Although they didn't hear it with their own ears, they still clearly felt the pointing and pointing of Wu Yang and Wu Zetian.

Wu Yang's family didn't experience any kind of troubles, and kept calm about it, but Wu Zetian was young after all, so he couldn't help being unhappy when he was pointed at like this.

"Everyone must do what is wrong. If you want to survive in Beijing, you must learn to be patient." Wu Yang took the opportunity to teach.

Wu Chang took a breath to restrain his emotions and said, "Thank you mother for teaching me, I will write it down."

Then the two stood aside calmly, allowing her to point and point.

Wu Yang didn't try to find familiar faces to join them. She knew that her family had been far away from the center of power for too long, and it was too difficult to blend in, so she might as well be independent.

She also knows that these people are also fighting each other, and the reason why they are targeting her together now is very simple, because she is a newcomer.

Once they got used to their own existence, they would have no time to target themselves.

Everyone is in a competitive relationship, everyone is an independent circle, everyone is an opponent, there is no need to please who fits into which circle.

Besides, if her own daughter hadn't been selected as the crown princess, it would be useless to try to please others by humiliating herself.If they become princesses, they should turn to please themselves.

Anyway, everything depends on the final result, and it is useless to do so much now.

But things did not develop as Wu Yang thought, or it was indeed as she said at the beginning, everyone's novelty about them quickly passed, and the topic began to gradually change.

At this time, someone suddenly said: "It seems that there are more of them today."

As soon as this remark was made, the noisy crowd fell silent for an instant, and everyone's eyes turned to Wu Zetian and her daughter.

This……

The problem is big.

Over there, Wu Zetian's mother and daughter also noticed that something was wrong. Although they didn't know what happened, they seemed to be the target of public criticism.

When I was restless, I heard a voice singing from a distance: "The empress is here."

Everyone couldn't care less about thinking about other things, and hurried forward to greet him.Wu Yangshi and Wu Zetian also breathed a sigh of relief, and followed everyone to salute.

On the other hand, when we came together this morning, Li Chengqian felt uncomfortable all over. It wasn't because he was sick, but he just couldn't get enough energy to do anything.

Are you sick?
He thought about it secretly, but he didn't want to call the imperial doctor to treat him because of it.

If he called the imperial physician over, it would probably alarm the palace within seconds.Unless he was really sick, he didn't want to call the imperial doctor over easily, it was too much work.

The key is that for some reason, Miss Wu Er always appears in his mind, and this is the first time for him.

Make him a little flustered.

What's wrong?Is this the love my classmates talked about?

Impossible, impossible, how old is she?Besides, they have only known each other for three or four days, so how could they fall in love with her, there must be something wrong.

Li Chengqian didn't want to admit that he actually fell in love with a woman he just met.

Especially when he thought of what Yue Shan once said: The so-called love at first sight is essentially love at first sight.

He thought this sentence was very reasonable, so he was even more reluctant to admit that he would be tempted by a woman he just met.

We are gentlemen, how can we be the kind of people who are interested in sex.

But the more he didn't want to admit it, the more frequently that figure appeared in his mind, making him still unable to calm down.

After flipping through the book for a while and found that he didn't read a word, he threw the book aside in annoyance, sulking with himself.

At this moment, his personal eunuch Zhuo An trotted in and said, "Da Lang, there is news from the palace."

Li Chengqian suppressed his emotions and said: "What news, when will I enter the palace?"

Normally, after Changsun Wugou had seen those women, he would ask Li Chengqian to meet them to see if there was anyone he liked, but this time he thought he was asking him to go to the banquet again.

Zhuo An sensed that he was in a bad mood, and said cautiously: "I didn't let you enter the palace, but the people attending the banquet today have changed again."

Li Chengqian said displeasedly: "What's the fuss about this, which time the personnel didn't change?"

Zhuo An quickly explained: "No...the changes this time are very small...there is one more family. Yes...yes..."

Li Chengqian said impatiently: "Who is worth making a fuss about?"

Zhuo An looked at him, and then whispered: "There are more from Ying Guogong's family."

Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, as if he couldn't believe his ears, and asked: "Who?"

"Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Wu Er of Duke Ying's Mansion." Zhuo An replied.

Li Chengqian looked at Zhuo An in disbelief, and asked again: "Are you sure?"

"Sure, if you make a mistake, you will cut off my head and kick it as a ball." Zhuo An said affirmatively.

Normally, Li Chengqian would definitely say, get out, I'm afraid your head will hurt, but this time he didn't say anything, but stayed for a while before his face changed and he said sharply:

"Are you chewing your tongue again in private?"

Zhuo An immediately knelt down and said: "Da Lang, this servant has the guts to say a few words. If you are concerned, you will be in chaos. Is there anything in Beijing that can be hidden from the ears of the saint and the empress, let alone you and Wu Er for two consecutive days?" Ladies play together."

"Let's not talk about saints and empresses now, I guess those who are well-informed also know about it. Yesterday Qing Shuihou suddenly visited the Prince's Mansion, and it is most likely because of this."

"Besides, this servant girl just found out that Hou Qingshui went to Duke Ying's mansion yesterday afternoon, and Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Wu have entered the palace today. There must be a connection."

Li Chengqian came to Zhuo An angrily, kicked him on the shoulder, and said angrily: "Presumptuous, why are you talking to me?"

"Hey." Zhuo An rolled on the ground twice with strength, and begged for mercy: "The servant is presumptuous, please be punished by Da Lang." But he was relieved in his heart, this kick meant that the prince was not angry.

"It really should be punished. Why did you tell me about Qingshuihou's visit to Duke Ying's mansion?" Li Chengqian said.

"It's the servant girl's fault, almost delaying Da Lang's important affairs." Zhuo An knelt down again, took all the faults on himself, and then took advantage of the situation to change the subject:

"Da Lang said that he will pay a return visit to Qingshuihou today. I just found out that he has lived in the Hou's residence for the past two days and has not returned to the academy."

How could the prince make mistakes, the mistakes can only be his own.And we can't keep holding on to this topic, we have to move the topic to other places.Just act as if the mistake just never happened.

This is how a eunuch survives.

"You still have some use, let's go." Li Chengqian got up and walked out.

"Dalang, change to casual clothes first."

"I'm visiting as a prince, what clothes should I change, and follow quickly."

……

Royal Palace.

The arrival of the eldest grandson Wugou made all the scheming people temporarily put away those petty thoughts. Everyone knew very well that stumbling others in front of the eldest grandson Wugou was asking for trouble, and it would be better to just show off one's own advantages .

Besides, there are [-] or [-] companies here today, and the probability of being selected is too small. It is useless to get dirty now and offend others.If you really want to engage in small tricks, at least you have to wait until the final stage, when there are only two or three people competing.

In this way, Wu Yang and Wu Zetian finally breathed a sigh of relief, and they don't have to be targeted by everyone.

Then they began to adjust their state and looked forward to talking with their eldest grandson Wugou.

It's just that the eldest grandson Wugou didn't show any special interest in anyone alone, he just hosted the banquet and talked with everyone normally.

This made Wu Yang a little bit impatient, seeing the queen's attitude... I don't know if Qing Shuihou's opinion will work or not.

On the contrary, Wu Zetian didn't have so many thoughts. The moment she saw Changsun Wugou, she only had one thought in her mind: a woman should be like this, and I will definitely take...

Even she herself was taken aback by the thought, this is the strange woman who helped Li Shimin become a saint.Moreover, the eldest grandson's authority not only comes from Li Shimin, but also because she controls the Royal Commercial Bank.

For the Royal Commercial Bank, "wealthy country" is not just an adjective, it is a literal meaning.

Ordinary people may not know that Wu Zetian occasionally listened to the samurai Xun sighing that the income of the Royal Commercial Bank last year was 300 million yuan higher than that of Datang.

Although this is related to the cause of the catastrophe, it is also a terrifying wealth.

With such a large amount of wealth in one hand, who would dare not respect her?

Throughout history, there is only one woman with such power, Empress Lu, even Empress Dugu who forced Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty not to accept a concubine.

Because Empress Dugu's power comes from the Dugu family, and the emperor's business is run by Zhangsun Wugou, she relies on herself.

(As for Yue Shan's contribution, it was naturally ignored by everyone.)
It's too arrogant for such a strange woman to want to be like her.

Wu Zetian herself had to use the word 'arrogant' to describe herself.

But some ambitions are like this, it’s fine when they are not aroused, but once they are aroused, they will grow wildly and uncontrollably like weeds.

Regardless of whether he can become someone like her in the future, the first step to catch up with her is to become a princess.

I am determined to be the princess.

Wu Zetian swore secretly.

In the past, she wanted to be a princess because she didn't want to be bullied by her two elder brothers, but now she changed her mind, it was because of her ambition.

On the surface, Changsun Wugou treats everyone equally, but in fact he has been secretly observing Wu Zetian.

She couldn't help being curious about being able to please her son, and being respected and even accepted as a disciple by Yue Shan.

The appearance is more in line with her wishes, she is beautiful but not glamorous, but there is a bit more masculine heroism between her brows.

This heroic spirit reminded her of someone, her sister-in-law, Princess Pingyangzhao.

Could it be that this is a daughter who doesn't like red clothes and prefers to be armed? She couldn't help but take a closer look at this little girl.

At this moment, that little girl also looked towards her. At that moment, she seemed to see a trace of... longing in the other's eyes?threaten?

Then she shook her head secretly, how could this be possible, it must be a mistake from being too far away.Then he showed a kind smile to the little girl and turned to chat with other people.

After all, today's banquet is for the selection of the crown princess, there must be assessments and the like, and soon Changsun Wugou brought the topic to the main topic.

"Yesterday, when I read a word, I occasionally felt something, but I always felt that there was something more to say, and I couldn't think of more profound meanings for a while. So I would like to ask you to help me think about it. If I get something, I will definitely reward you."

Then Changsun Wugou waved his hand, and the palace maid took out a scroll, and after unfolding, there was a word '口' written on it.

mouth?
What could be the meaning of this?Everyone frowned.

Wu Zetian was also very excited when she knew that the opportunity to perform came. However, when she saw this word, she frowned deeply, and also fell into hard thinking.

It's not that he can't think of a relevant answer, the problem is that he can't figure out what the queen is thinking.

……

Qingshui Houfu.

Yue Shan and Li Chengqian's apprentice/uncle Lang sat together facing each other.The former picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of the tea, as if intoxicated.

Li Chengqian couldn't help mocking: "Don't pretend, it's too fake."

Yue Shan was not angry, and said with a smile: "You never talked to me in such a tone before."

Li Chengqian was also taken aback for a moment before he realized it.

Yes, he used to be strict no matter what he did, even if he couldn't see it, he would remain polite.This is true in front of anyone.

Yue Shan is his half master, it is even more impossible for him to say such unkind words.

What happened to yourself today?
Thinking of this, he immediately made amends...with an apologetic expression on his face, he said, "Sorry, I..."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Yue Shan interrupted him by shaking his index finger in front of him, and asked seriously, "Are you tired?"

Li Chengqian was stunned again, not understanding what it meant.

Yue Shan continued: "Are you tired of wearing a mask all day long to hide your true emotions?"

Li Chengqian really wanted to yell at you for nonsense, or take off his mask to complain, but more than ten years of upbringing made him choose to pretend nothing happened: "I don't understand what the teacher is talking about."

Yue Shan didn't refute, but continued: "Isn't it easy to be with Mrs. Wu Er, can I finally take off the mask and be my true self?"

Li Chengqian didn't answer, but looked at Yue Shan coldly.

Yue Shan continued: "That's why I agreed with Mrs. Wu Er to enter the palace. You are too repressed, and you need someone to help you untie yourself."

(End of this chapter)