Tang Dynasty: What! My mother is actually Empress Zhangsun

The next day, early in the morning.

Li Shimin left Gaoshan Town with satisfaction.

Li Nian had to stay here for two more days. His godfather had promised to take charge of the sales of the mineral salt, so he didn't have to be sneaky and could just go all out to dig the salt mountain.

Lizheng Palace.

After listening to Li Shimin's statement, Empress Changsun's pretty face was full of excitement.

"Your Majesty, what you said is true!"

Her jade hands were tightly clenched. Even Empress Changsun was so excited that she couldn't control herself and was a little impolite.

Seeing his wife like this, Li Shimin nodded with a smile on his face.

"It’s true, it’s true!"

"How many times have you asked?"

‘"When have I ever lied to you? Nian'er is Kuan'er!"

Empress Changsun was so moved that she burst into tears. At this moment, she was no longer the queen of the Tang Dynasty, but a mother, a woman who had reborn.

"I want to go see him, I want to take him back, and I want to make it up to him!"

Empress Changsun wiped away the tears from her eyes and said firmly.

"No way!"

Li Shimin shook his head.

"Your Majesty!"

The usually gentle Empress Changsun suddenly became stern.

"Kuan'er has suffered too much. Over the years, he has been wandering alone without his parents' love. We owe him too much!"

Li Shimin nodded heavily.

"Yes, we owe you some leniency!"

"Why?..."

Empress Changsun hesitated to speak.

Li Shimin stroked his lover's hair and said softly,"It's not that I'm cruel, but it may not be a good thing to bring him back now!"

"This child is used to playing around in the martial arts world. If he rashly returns to the palace, he may not be able to bear the constraints of royal etiquette!"

Seeing that Empress Zhangsun was about to speak, Li Shimin continued:"Besides, my expectations for this child are more than just this!"

"what do you mean..."

Empress Changsun was so smart that she understood Li Shimin's idea in an instant.

"That's right!"

Li Shimin nodded and said,"Qian'er is a child you have spoiled. I have searched for famous teachers to teach him, but he has failed me!"

"But, this child Kuan'er gave me enough surprises!"

"He is intelligent, clever, and cares about the people. His sharp eyes on politics and his sophisticated actions are far superior to Qian'er."

"I don’t want to train him like I trained Qian’er. On the contrary, I have an idea, to let him venture out into the world and see what achievements he can make!"

Empress Chang Sun said worriedly,"But the world may not be as safe as the palace!"

"Hahahaha!"

Li Shimin laughed loudly and said,"You underestimate this kid!"

"As far as I know, this child has been mixed up with the children of Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, and Yuchi Gong."

"Back then, I relied on them to build the Tang Dynasty. Now, Kuan'er has gotten involved with their descendants. Isn't this God's arrangement?"

"This child really has a kind of magic power!"

Thinking of this, Empress Chang Sun couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"Since God has arranged for this child to take this path, let him try it out!"

Li Shimin sighed.

"but..."Empress Changsun expressed her concerns

"Your Majesty, you can't just ignore him!"

Li Shimin smiled and said,"Of course, they are all my own sons, I won't favor one over the other!"

At this point, Empress Changsun took a portrait from the table with a smile on her face, and said,"Your Majesty, what do you think of this girl?"

Li Shimin took a look and his eyes lit up.

He saw that the portrait showed a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a very

"This is......"

Looking at his wife, Li Shimin was a little puzzled.

Empress Changsun smiled and said,"This is the girl from the Wu family. Do you think she is a good match for Nian'er?"

"Wu's...Wu Shigui?"

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and then asked.

Empress Changsun nodded.

She had long been preparing to find a wife for Li Nian. It happened that Wu Shigui came to Beijing to report on his work and brought his precious daughter with him. He originally wanted to ask someone to send her to the palace. When Empress Changsun saw the portrait, she was immediately delighted and kept it.

"This girl is very pretty!"

Li Shimin stroked his beard and laughed,"I just don't know what her personality is like."

As he spoke, he said in a somewhat amusing tone,"Kuan'er is quite a bit of a frivolous kid. We need to find him a gentle and considerate lady from a noble family. I know that Wu Shigui is a lawless guy. I don't know how this girl is educated."

Empress Zhangsun was a little unhappy. She had been choosing for quite a while and finally found someone she liked. Naturally, she was unwilling to let go.

"Your Majesty, just tell me!"

As she spoke, she took Li Shimin's wrist and said coquettishly

""Hahaha! Good, good, good!"

Seeing his wife like this, Li Shimin begged for mercy:"The Queen has spoken, I have to agree!"

"I want to meet Wu Shigui in the afternoon, so this is a good time to bring this up!"

"Long live your majesty!"

Empress Changsun said happily.......

At noon, in the Purple Palace, in the quiet hall, Li Shimin was lying in front of the dragon table. Below him, a thin, resolute middle-aged man was respectfully stating something.

The two of them asked and answered each other, their voices rising and falling, and they cooperated quite well.

After a while, the questioning gradually died down, and Li Shimin waved his hand, and the old eunuch beside him carefully brought two cups of tea. Li Shimin took a sip and said:

"My dear minister, you have governed Jingzhou for two years and have achieved great results. I am very pleased!"

Below, the thin middle-aged man hurriedly said respectfully:"I am far away in Jingzhou, but I dare not forget the trust your majesty has placed on me."

"All right!"

Li Shimin's brows gradually relaxed, he put down his teacup and said,"We have finished talking about political affairs, there is no need to be so restrained."

""I obey your order!"

Wu Shigui was also a little surprised. In previous years, the report was less than an incense stick of time. His Majesty simply asked a few questions and it was considered passed.

Why is it so abnormal this year? His Majesty is talking about this and that. Could it be that someone is reporting me?

Thinking of this, Wu Shigui became nervous for no reason.

"My dear, are you coming to Beijing with your wife and daughter this time?"

""Huh?"

Wu Shigui was lost in thought. When he was suddenly asked this question, he didn't know why and nodded repeatedly.

"Is your girl married yet?"

Li Shimin looked at him with a smile and finally brought up the topic.

"Ah!!!"

Wu Shigui was even more confused when he heard this, and almost blurted out"Ah!

" Fortunately, he reacted quickly and said,"Never married!"

After saying this, Wu Shigui secretly raised his head, trying to see Li Shimin's expression clearly.

Could it be that His Majesty had deliberately......

He got rich through business, and later became a captain of Yingyang Mansion. In the 13th year of Daye (617), he funded Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, to start an army in Jinyang, and was appointed as a military officer of the Armor Department of the General's Mansion. Then, he followed Li Shimin's army to pacify Chang'an.

After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he was listed as one of the"Taiyuan Yuanmou Meritorious Officials".

Although he was already in a high position, this qualification was not enough to look at during the Zhenguan period when the stars were shining.

These days, everyone has a stack of medals in their drawers. His qualifications, foundation, and connections can only be considered average among many bigwigs.

As a businessman, he has a keen sense of smell.

That is, he can't rely on himself alone, but also have to establish a relationship with the noble group.

So, he thought of asking someone to send his daughter to the palace.

"Could it be that Your Majesty saw my daughter's portrait and became interested in her?"

"Or, which prince is it?"

"By the way, the prince is just the right age......."

The more Wu Shigui thought about it, the more excited he became.

If he really married the crown prince, the weak foundation of the Wu family would be instantly eliminated!

"I have seen the portrait of your girl, she is very good!"

Li Shimin whispered:"I want to be a matchmaker for her, what do you think?"

"It's up to your majesty to decide!"

Wu Shigui suppressed his excitement, stood up quickly, and knelt down to thank him.

""Good! Good! Good!"

Seeing that Wu Shigui agreed so readily, Li Shimin nodded happily. It was the first time for him to be a matchmaker, so he was very nervous, otherwise he would not have talked so much and never got to the point.

Now that Wu Shigui was so happy, Li Shimin was relieved.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, which prince is this?"

After bowing and thanking him, Wu Shigui raised his head, his wrinkled face full of joy and asked

"Forehead...At the moment, he is not a prince!"

"Which duke's son is that?"

Wu Shigui felt a little disappointed when he heard it. If it wasn't the crown prince, then...OK, the Duke's son can also

"He is not the son of the Duke either!"

Li Shimin stroked his beard, threw out a piece of paper and said,"The person is at the address listed here, you can ask your girl to go and see for herself."

"Let them get to know each other first. If they are satisfied with each other, I will personally grant them marriage!"

"That's it!"

After saying that, Li Shimin picked up the teacup, leaving behind the messy-faced Wu Shigui.......