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Chapter 15 The Lizheng Hall of the Eastern Palace of the Tang Emperor (628 AD)
Netizens are discussing it heatedly:
What?! Little Sizi and Little Nang No. 2 have gone to the Northeast to farm?
This isn't your average farm stay; this is like something out of a historical epic!
Farming?!
That's right! Behind farming lies a complex web of political intrigue and military territorial disputes!
Oh dear, don't rush, don't rush. We'll talk about the story of Little Nangjun No. 2 later. Now, let's go back to the Zhenguan era and see how the intellectual trends of that time propelled the wheels of society forward!
The Tang Dynasty? That was a supercarrier-level existence!
It always starts well, and in the end it leads to prosperity.
Isn't this what we mean by "a good start is half the battle"?
Of course! The Reign of Zhenguan was a golden age in history!
The Golden Age? What's so good about it? I feel like I'm listening to an old man's bedtime story.
Hahaha, that's the most beautiful story ever. Besides, don't you want to witness the Kaiyuan era of prosperity? That was another peak of the Tang Dynasty!
The prosperous Kaiyuan era? How long will that take? I need to ask Xiao Sizi if he can hold out until then.
You mean Princess Jinyang? Little Sizi? I'd also like to ask, would she have lived until then?
Oh dear, didn't you know? Little Sizi has nine lives! With her following several emperors and ministers, as well as her top-notch, well-known little darlings, history has progressed!
Haha, with all this talk about the Emperor and the Empress, it sounds like a grand royal family gathering!
Yes, from the Zhenguan era to the Kaiyuan era, that was a long run of sixty years, no short time at all!
Sixty years is a long time? That little rhinoceros could have lived through five rounds of that!
Yes, but her life was only twelve years long.
Haha, that's what makes her amazing. She's definitely the longest-lived 12-year-old girl in history!
Inside the Lizheng Hall of the Eastern Palace of the Tang Dynasty imperial palace, everything was resplendent with gold and jade.
A gentle breeze blew through the Imperial Garden, carrying with it the fragrance of flowers.
Li Shimin: Emperor Taizong of Tang, with a dignified expression that subtly conveyed fatherly love.
Empress Zhangsun: Gentle and virtuous, her loving gaze fell upon her newborn third son.
Li Chengqian: The nine-year-old crown prince, with a serious expression and slightly furrowed brows, seems to be trying to show the majesty of the future emperor.
Li Tai: The seven-year-old King of Yue is lively, active, and mischievous. He holds a small crown in his hands, and his eyes reveal a naughty and defiant spirit.
Xiao Sizi: The younger sister of the future Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi, who was still in swaddling clothes and had not yet been born.
Li Zhi in 628: The story of his ascension to the throne could be made into a super good-looking "starting from scratch to become an emperor" movie.
Li Shimin (standing by the bed, looking down at his newborn son):
"Hmm, Zhinu really looks like me." (Gently pats the child's little hand)
Empress Zhangsun, her neck curved like a soft hand, smiled radiantly:
"Your Majesty, don't frighten him. Don't you think this child is different? He's destined for greatness."
Li Tai (walking over with sparkling eyes, holding a crown):
"What does 'atmosphere' look like? Father, Mother, look how well-behaved my little brother is! Can he play with my crown for a bit?"
Li Shimin (shaking his head with a smile):
“You little rascal, even though you became king at the age of seven, the crown is not something to be trifled with.”
Li Tai (pouting):
“But Father, I’m so scared that I don’t dare to play when my brother, the Crown Prince, frowns. He looks much more serious than I do now.”
Li Chengqian (standing to the side, hands behind his back, trying to maintain the dignity of a crown prince, and somewhat restrained and dignified):
"Li Tai, you must remember, your identity is very important."
Li Tai (muttering words that didn't sound like those of a 7-year-old):
"Brother Crown Prince, you always have such a stern face. Have you been too proper for too long? Are you afraid that your brows will become so furrowed that they will never be smoothed out again?"
Li Shimin looked at the three dragon princes before him, his smile deepening:
"Haha, Chengqian, being too serious isn't a good thing. You're only nine years old; you really need to be more lively and clever."
Li Chengqian (his face flushed slightly, and he explained softly):
“But Father, you taught me to establish authority and focus on the important things. I’m always thinking about how to be a good crown prince…”
Empress Zhangsun (gently squeezed Li Chengqian's shoulder):
“My son, it’s good to focus on the important things, but the most important thing for anyone in any position is to understand how to be tolerant and kind after gaining something, just like your father.”
Li Chengqian nodded as if he understood but not quite.
The infant in the swaddling clothes suddenly stirred, seemingly awakened by the conversation in the hall, and began to whimper and grunt (without even opening its eyes).
"Wow...wow...wow..."
Li Tai (immediately jumps over and gets close to the baby):
"Oh dear! The baby's awake! Father, can I play with him?... Don't cry, little brother, quick, here's the crown for you!!"