Chapter 7: Don’t look at the monk’s face and see the Buddha’s face

In the Chengqian Hall of the Qin King's Mansion in Chang'an City, Li Shimin asked Lei Yongji to move a ladder. Li Shimin climbed from the ladder to the eaves of the Chengqian Palace, staring at the brightly decorated Princess Pingyang's mansion with a solemn expression.

Li Shimin was full of fatigue at the moment. He claimed that he was using troops like a god, but he was buried in Longmen Canyon in Luoyang, lost more than half of the troops to recruit troops in the east, and was captured alive by Wang Shiyun in Cijian, which made Li Shimin very depressed.

Seeing the victory of the Battle of Hebei, the overall situation was decided. Li Jiancheng became Optimus Prime of the Tang Dynasty and turned the tide. The people were more than popular. When Li Jiancheng entered Hedong, the situation was very critical. At that time, Li Jiancheng had only more than 10,000 troops. In addition to the Jingzhou General Xue Wanche and the Qingzhou General Yang Wengan, only Li Jiancheng's left and right purity was left. The East Palace's left and right purity was said to be two rates, but in fact it was better to be a guard of honor and just a good person. However, Li Jiancheng fought well. Compared with Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin also sighed that he was not as good as a guard of honor.

Although he didn't want to admit it, in fact, with the defeat of Luoyang and the defeat of Cijian, Li Shimin also knew very well that he was getting further and further away from that position.

"Oh..." A sigh exuded Li Shimin's deep helplessness and unwillingness, but this was something that no one could do.

The army is a place where strength is important. Whoever can bring brilliant victory and achievements to an army will win the whole heart of the generals and soldiers of the army.

Originally, Li Shimin was not as prestige as Li Jiancheng in the court, and he relied on it because Li Jiancheng was the prince of the country and could not lead troops to fight. So Li Shimin used his achievements to gain the support and love of the generals and soldiers of the entire army. However, with the rebellion of Liu Wuzhou, Li Jiancheng and Li Shiji and Chen Ying, under the Eastern Palace, attacked each other from north to south, turning the tide. Now, the same is true. With Li Jiancheng's successive victory, the soldiers would probably never remember who the King of Qin was again. In their eyes, there was only the prince who convinced them.

At this moment, a wave of sound came from the eaves. Li Shimin looked in the sound and saw Changsun Wuji dragging his fat body and climbing up the roof with difficulty.

Li Shimin smiled bitterly and said, "Wuji, why are you doing this? If you have any questions, just let Lei Yongji tell me!"

Changsun Wuji gasped and said, "The Tao does not pass on to others, and the Dharma does not pass on to six ears!"

Li Shimin frowned and said, "What's wrong?"

"The prince is back to Chang'an!" Changsun Wuji covered his chest. After a while, he calmed down his dizziness and said slowly: "Hundred Qisi received a secret report half an hour ago. The prince was light and came to Chang'an from Hedong..."

"Is the news true?" Li Shimin's first feeling was a little unbelievable. In theory, the Battle of Hedong is so important. Although Li Xiuning's marriage is important, it is far less important than national affairs. What made Li Jiancheng leave behind the Hedong army and return to Chang'an alone?

Besides, without the imperial edict or the emperor's order, as the commander of the army, he is not allowed to return to Beijing. Once the news is true, Li Shimin can participate in Li Jiancheng's book.

Changsun Wuji then smiled bitterly and said, "The news comes from the personal writing of the spy "Xuan" number, and it should not be fake!"

"Xuanhao?" Li Shimin naturally knew that his Hundred Riders had set up four secret spies according to the Xuanhuang of Heaven and Earth, and placed them in key departments. If it was the news from the Xuanhe secret spies, it would never be wrong. Because Li Shimin knew that the Xuanhe secret spies would never betray him. Li Shimin couldn't wait to take the secret letter from Changsun Wuji, which had only a few eight words: "Jiande has surrendered and has returned to Beijing."

Li Shimin was shocked and said, "What's going on? Why did Dou Jiande surrender? Don't he still have an army of 200,000? He occupied the three towns in Hedong and Jinnan. Even if Dou Jiande was defeated, he could retreat to Henan. With the troops under General Qu Tu, it would be difficult to resist Dou Jiande, right?"

Changsun Wuji shook his head and said, "The specific situation is still unknown. It is estimated that it will take a day or two to get the detailed situation!"

Li Shimin sighed and said, "That person's position is more stable now!"

"Your Highness, victory or defeat is common in military affairs, so there is no need to worry about it!" Changsun Wuji patiently advised: "Who belongs to the Eastern Palace? Now it is said to be fashionable, your highness has no chance!"

"Gou, what chance is there now?" Li Shimin smiled bitterly: "I'm losing all the battles and losing all my prestige. I'm afraid that at this time, the Lone King is a pitiful joke in the eyes of all the people in the world!"

"Your Highness, don't think so!" Changsun Wuji said: "Who belongs to the Eastern Palace? In this matter, the court officials have no power to control. Only Your Majesty has the qualifications. Your Majesty does not want to hand over power at the moment. Judging from Your Majesty's physical condition, there should be no problem living for another ten or twenty years. The key is Your Majesty, can he wait for that long? What's more, do more mistakes, and if you don't do it well, Your Majesty can temporarily lie dormant and wait for the opportunity to make a comeback!"

"I don't think about it anymore, it's useless to say more. Princess Pingyang's auspicious time is coming soon!" Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Let's go to Princess Pingyang's mansion!"

...

In the Pingyang Princess Mansion, Li Jiancheng still taught Li Xiuning: "After marriage, don't be willful in the future. Although you are the princess of the Tang Dynasty, you cannot do anything arbitrarily."

Li Xiuning bent her head, stared at Li Jiancheng with a pair of black big eyes, and said angrily: "Brother, is Sanniang so unbearable in your heart? Are you so worried about Sanniang? Besides, Chen Lang and I are still living in Chang'an after all, so if you have anything to do, you have to rely on your eldest brother!"

"You!" Li Jiancheng reached out and gently tapped Li Xiuning's forehead. Looking at Li Xiuning's rare appearance in his little daughter, he couldn't help but sigh: "You have a strong personality. I'll say a few more words to you. If you don't like to listen, then I won't say it anymore, so as not to make people annoyed." "Don't be angry with the prince!" Li Xiuning giggled and said, "Sanniang can't listen to you?"

Li Jiancheng nodded and said, "It's hard for a big wife to do something, you have to know for yourself!"

"Hou Mo Chen is not a big family, there are not so many rules!" Li Xiuning smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, the prince brother, fortunately, Chen Lang does not have any parents alive, so Sanniang doesn't have to worry about being angry..."

Hearing Li Xiuning say this, Li Jiancheng suddenly said with a stern face: "Sanniang, illness comes from the mouth, and disaster comes from the mouth. You have a special identity, how can you speak nonsense? The person who speaks is unintentional, and the listener is intentional. If someone who is interested adds branches and leaves, you don't know what it will turn out to be. If you don't know what to say, just don't say it. I said: It's better to keep the middle than to talk too much. You have to learn from Changsun."

Li Xiuning pouted and looked depressed.

Li Jiancheng saw it and felt unbearable, so he swallowed the following words back.

...

Not only Li Xiuning was nervous about the wedding that was about to be held, but in fact Chen Ying was also very nervous. Fortunately, the entire wedding was organized by the Ministry of Rites, and he only needed to treat it as a decoration.

However, what made Chen Ying the most speechless was that when getting married in this era, not only women need to put on makeup, but men also need to put on makeup. The whole face was covered with thick foundation. When he looked in the mirror, he could no longer see his original skin color. However, what Chen Ying couldn't accept the most was that he still needed incense, and his whole body seemed to be soaked in perfume, with a strong fragrance.

That's all, Chen Ying can't be special, and it's even hard for Chen Ying to accept love. Her mother actually wore a big red peony flower for Chen Ying. If it was worn on her chest, Chen Ying wouldn't be able to bear it. The key is to wear it on her head.

Inexplicably, Gao Yanei from "Water Margin" appeared in Chen Ying's mind. At this time, Chen Ying's outfit looked like Gao Yanei was alive.

Originally, Chen Ying thought that he had not had a deep relationship with the major clans and families in Chang'an. Except for the left and right Weishu and colleagues from the Ministry of Works, except for the warrior and Yang Gongren, Chen Ying did not issue any wedding notes to others.

However, just after noon, the people who came to give gifts and attend the wedding banquet were talking endlessly. Although Chen Ying had no friendship with them, the key was that Li Xiuning was Li Yuan's favorite princess. He had to look at the face of a monk, but also the face of a Buddha.

"Congratulations to Prince Chen, congratulations to Prince Chen!"

Fortunately, Hou Mo Chenxu was standing at the door to welcome and see him off, otherwise God would know what trouble would happen. However, because there were too many guests, Hou Mo Chenxu just returned the gift and shouted that his neck was stiff and his mouth was dry.
Chapter completed!