In the Lizheng Palace, Empress Changsun had just gotten up from a nap, and she was also upset when she saw that the rain had not stopped.

"Where is Your Majesty?" Empress Changsun asked the Fang Sheren beside the emperor. This Fang Sheren was ordered to come and see the drainage of the Lizheng Palace. Due to the heavy rain, the Lizheng Hall has not been repaired for several years. Last year, there was another natural disaster, and Empress Changsun also stopped the repair.

"Back to the Empress, Your Majesty is in the Ganlu Hall to discuss with the officials of the household department and the military department. Fang Sheren hurriedly replied.

"What about the Ministry of Industry?" asked Empress Changsun.

"The Ministry of Works was summoned to the Hall of Manna early in the morning, and His Majesty inquired about the progress of the work and their views on the rain. The Ministry of Industry Shangshu said that he was starting to measure, and the rain was fierce, and those projects could only last for three days. Fang Sheren replied softly.

Empress Eldest Sun's face changed, and the child in her belly kicked fiercely. Mama Zhou, who was on the side, immediately came over to support the queen and said, "Queen, you are double now, don't worry about this." This kind of thing is handled by the emperor. ”

Empress Eldest Sun patted her belly, and the child in her belly quieted down, and then she said seriously: "As the queen of the Tang Dynasty, at this time, there is absolutely no reason to hide from leisure. ”

"Queen, having said that, but you are now heavy, you only need to order this kind of thing, and you don't have to supervise it personally. Mama Zhou suggested.

"How can you. Empress Eldest Sun shook her head.

"Queen, Princess Changle is not small. She has always been well-behaved, as the eldest princess, let her pick the lead at this time. Mama Zhou whispered.

When the eldest grandson queen heard this, she shook her head and said, "You should also experience the crown princess, how can you be the eldest princess? ”

Mama Zhou's face turned white, and she hurriedly said that she was old and confused, and she didn't think about it carefully.

"Forget it, you are also an old man next to me, don't say such things in the future. You asked people to invite the crown princess and other concubines in the harem to come to the palace, and I have something to discuss with them. Empress Changsun said.

"Yes. Mama Zhou got the order, so she went down to give the order.

Fang Sheren said uncomfortably on the side: "Niangniang, Your Majesty specially instructed you not to have to worry about it, the Ministry of Industry has made all preparations, and there will be no major disaster this year." ”

"I know. She smiled kindly at the other party and said, "You see, I have summoned the harem concubines and the crown princess to come." ”

"Yes. Fang Sheren replied respectfully.

At this time, a palace maid came in to tell the princess, saying that the concubine of Penglai Palace came to meet the queen with the king of Shu and Yang's Azhi.

"Please, please. Empress Eldest Sun commanded.

Before the palace maid went out, Concubine Yang Shu had already turned the screen and said with a smile: "Meet the queen." ”

Jiang Chengzi and Li Ke also saluted Empress Changsun. Empress Eldest Sun was very happy, and while greeting a few words, she ordered someone to watch the seat.

"It's Sister Shufei who is here, please take a seat. Empress Eldest Sun smiled.

Concubine Yang Shufei sat down and first asked the queen about the situation of the baby and how her body was. The queen replied one by one, looked at Jiang Chengzi again, and said with a smile: "I have long heard that Yang's Azhi is very good, and when I saw it today, I really have clear eyebrows, and my eyes are also bright, what a beautiful child." ”

Jiang Chengzi thanked the queen very shyly for her praise. Empress Eldest Sun said with a smile: "Sure enough, he is a teacher of immortals, and his temperament is indeed incomparable to that of ordinary children." At a young age, you can think about using what you have learned to benefit the common people in the world, which is my luck for Datang. You deserve the compliment. ”

"Queen, don't boast. After all, it's a child, and if you're proud, it's terrible. Yang Shufei hurriedly said, with a smile on her face.

"You're always humble. Empress Eldest Sun said, also looked at Jiang Chengzi, and beckoned, "Ah Zhi, come and sit here." ”

Empress Eldest Sun pointed to the position beside her, and Jiang Chengzi looked at Concubine Yang Shu. After all, she is still very unfamiliar with the things in this court. I'm really afraid that a prospective mother-in-law will accidentally offend her.

Fortunately, Concubine Yang Shufei was still kind-eyed, and said with a smile: "Don't be shy, the queen will also be your mother in the future, and we are a family." The queen likes you. ”

Jiang Chengzi sat down at this time, and Empress Changsun took her hand and asked about the affairs of Shuzhong, including making salt, collecting Yunzhai, and appeasing the Qiang people. Jiang Chengzi also replied lightly, saying that in fact, the rumors were too exaggerated, but in fact, these were not her alone, but everyone's credit.

As she spoke, she recounted all the people involved in Shuzhong, even including the county order of Jinyuan County.

"Yes, she is just a little girl, how can she do so many big things, it's all spread by the world. Yang Shufei took the opportunity to say.

Empress Eldest Sun smiled, pulled Jiang Chengzi and said, "No matter what, she is a smart person, and I like it very much." ”

"It's a blessing for this child to be liked by the queen. Yang Shufei spoke.

Jiang Chengzi sat beside the queen ceremoniously and remained silent. At this time, the two mothers-in-law chatted and moved, and it was enough for her to make an ornament. Li Ke sat on the side, with a faint smile on his face.

Jiang Chengzi took advantage of the fact that others didn't see it, and squinted at him a few times.

After Yang Shufei talked with the queen, the queen said that she liked Jiang Chengzi and said that Yang Shufei was blessed to have such a daughter-in-law. Concubine Yang naturally praised the princess for being virtuous and virtuous, calm and dignified, while Azhi was frizzy.

When the queen heard this, she smiled happily, and also said that the crown princess Su was more calm and dignified, but her temperament was not lively enough, if only she could be more lively.

"She is the crown princess, how can she be willful. Yang Shufei sighed.

The queen also smiled and said, "Yes, it's hard for that child." ”

The queen and the concubine suddenly didn't speak, the palace was quiet, and there was only the sound of rain in the sky.

After a moment of silence, the queen looked at Li Ke and asked, "Ke'er, it's good for you to come back safely." You went to the Turks, but our hearts hung in the air. That Turkic jackal, tiger and leopard. ”

"Thank you, Queen. Now that the Tang Dynasty is strong, the Turks do not dare to act rashly. That's why I was able to get out of the way. Li Ke replied.

"I hope that one day, these wolves can be swept away. Empress Eldest Sun said with a solemn expression.

"There are many good generals in the Tang Dynasty, and a few days ago, I got the treasure hidden by the Dugu clan, which can be described as a full treasury. As long as you survive this natural disaster and recuperate for a few years, you will surely be able to sweep through the Turks. Li Ke replied slowly.

"Very well. Empress Eldest Sun nodded, and then asked, "Sister Shufei is usually worshipping the Buddha, but I don't know if I suddenly came to the Lizheng Hall today, but there are other things?"

"Sister Queen, although I am worshipping the Buddha here, I also want to pray for Your Majesty, for the Tang Dynasty, and for the children. Now that the rain is falling, people are so cautious that I can't rest down to worship the Buddha. It just so happened that these two children came to the palace to see me, and I couldn't go back for a while after such a heavy rain. I came together, one is to see the queen's body, and the other is to listen to the queen's advice, such a heavy rain, if there is a disaster, we always have to do our best for Your Majesty and the Tang Dynasty. Yang Shufei's words were reasonable.

Empress Eldest Sun smiled: "My sister really has a heart. I'm also worried about this rain, but my body is not happy, so I have sent someone to invite the princess and the sisters of the palace. ”

"That's very good, let's all discuss and come up with a plan. Concubine Yang Shu agreed, looked at the body of the eldest grandson, and said, "But your body is like this, it is not suitable to be tired, this time it is just for the crown princess to experience and experience." ”

That's exactly what I mean. However, the crown princess Su is cautious by nature and can't help but be timid. This time it is a big responsibility, and I am afraid that those of us who are elders will have to mention something. Empress Changsun said again.

"It's self-contained. Yang Shufei said with a smile.

"If the disaster is serious, I'm afraid we will have to mobilize the families of the officials and the court. Empress Eldest Sun calculated how to mobilize the women to fight the disaster together.

Concubine Yang Shu said: "In the past few days, several sisters in our harem have made a list of personnel and handed it to the queen together with this plan for raising rice and grain. ”

"Sister Shufei, I'm really happy that you can participate. Empress Eldest Sun said excitedly.

"I'm the concubine of the Tang Dynasty, as it should be. In the past, when you were in charge of the overall situation, I was free. Now that you're not in good shape, how can I still be idle?" Yang Shufei said with a smile.

Jiang Chengzi felt that this Yang Shufei was such a powerful person.

Empress Eldest Sun smiled, but the child in her belly kicked in dissatisfaction.

"Ah, this kid, kick at every turn. Empress Eldest Sun stroked her stomach.

"When I was pregnant with Ah Su, I also kicked fiercely, and I was born better than Ke'er. Presumably, this child is also very lively and healthy. Yang Shufei said.

Concubine Yang Shufei chatted with Empress Changsun for a while, and Empress Changsun proposed to let Li Ke and Jiang Chengzi also participate in this disaster relief. Yang Shufei immediately objected, saying: "Ah Zhi can't do it." One is that the identity does not match, after all, she has never passed the door, and the other is that this child is raised in Luoshui Grange, always jumping out of the way, and waiting for her to experience two years before coming. ”

"That's right. Empress Eldest Sun was a little reluctant, but she looked at Jiang Chengzi and asked, "Ah Zhi, what do you say?"

"Thank you for the queen's trust, however, Ah Zhi has relatives and still needs to study for a few more years. Jiang Chengzi naturally wants to be consistent with his mother-in-law-to-be.

Empress Eldest Sun felt very regretful, and then looked at Li Ke again and asked, "What about Ke'er?"

"Back to the queen, Ke'er naturally listened to her father's orders. Li Ke replied.

Empress Eldest Sun smiled awkwardly: "I'm confused. ”

Concubine Yang Shufei was also smiling, but Jiang Chengzi heard someone coming over from the back hall of the Lizheng Palace. Then the girl chattered and said that it was Yang's Azhi who was sitting next to the queen.

Empress Changsun also heard it, so she shouted loudly: "Changle, come out." Hiding behind the screen, I don't know the etiquette. ”

"Yes. Changle responded crisply, and walked out from behind the screen, followed by two young girls, who seemed to be bigger than Li Li, and also dressed as princesses. Jiang Chengzi guessed that these two should be Princess Xiangcheng and Princess Nanping. is Li Shimin's real eldest daughter and third daughter, because she is a concubine, her mother died early, and these two daughters have been raised by the eldest grandson queen since childhood. The two princesses also each held a little girl, the eldest of them was about five or six years old, looking timid and very timid, and when she saw Jiang Chengzi looking at her, she hid behind the tall princess. The other princess was a little younger, about four or five years old, but she had bright eyes, pigtails, and goose-yellow clothes. He was not afraid of Jiang Chengzi's scrutiny, and his face was full of curiosity.

"Ah Zhi, we meet again. Princess Changle said generously, with a smile on her face.

Jiang Chengzi didn't see anything beside him at all, and almost suspected that what Chai Lingwu said was false. Sure enough, this deep palace courtyard is all acting.

"Meet the princess. Jiang Chengzi saluted.

"You don't have to be polite. Are you here to see us today?" Princess Changle walked over and asked affectionately holding Jiang Chengzi's hand.

Jiang Chengzi didn't know how to answer, but Li Ke stood up and quipped: "Who has time to see you? It happened to be a rainy day, and my mother was going to come to see the queen, so Ah Zhi and I came with me, wanting to see your new purple jade." ”

"Hey, third brother, you really don't like what you say, the imperial sister can't compare to a peony. Changle lamented.

The other two princesses couldn't help but laugh, and the tall princess said, "Ke'er teased you, do you believe it too?"

"Haha. Changle smiled, pointed to the tall girl and introduced, "This is my eldest sister, Princess Xiangcheng." ”

"This is my third sister, Princess Nanping. Li Lizhen introduced another person.

The youngest girl was not happy and said, "Fifth sister, you haven't introduced me yet." ”

"Then would you like to introduce yourself?" Changle smiled.

The little girl walked up to Jiang Chengzi, looked up at her, and said, "Hello, I'm Princess Beijing, Li Jingwei." I know you, not only me, but my sisters know you. ”

This little girl is very outstanding and very smart. It looks like she has a lot of aura, and she is even more princessy than Li Liqian. It's just that she is not very familiar with the name Princess Beijing. For a moment, I couldn't remember what her fate was in history.

"Hello. She replied with a smile.

"This is my sixth sister, Princess Yuzhang, her name is Li Xiuyan. Li Jingwei pointed to the girl hiding behind Princess Xiangcheng and introduced, "She's afraid of life." ”

Empress Eldest Sun and Concubine Yang Shufei laughed in unison, saying that these children are really weird.

Compared with the two little girls, Jiang Chengzi likes the timid Princess Yuzhang even more. Although this princess of Beijing is young, she doesn't like it very much.

This person is sometimes very strange, if he meets the eye, he likes it at a glance, and if he doesn't fit the eye, he doesn't like it.

At this moment, Concubine Yin De, Concubine Wei Guifei, Concubine Zheng Xian, and the crown princess came together. Li Ke felt that it was inappropriate here, so he said that he would go back to Penglai Hall to teach Li Su.

Jiang Chengzi came with a purpose, and was pulled by Princess Changle, so he went to play with a group of princesses.

Although Princess Xiangcheng and Princess Nanping are older, they are not descendants, and they are raised by the side of the eldest grandson, and they are also cautious in their words and deeds, and they are not as lively and agile as Changle. And Princess Beijing and Princess Yuzhang are young, and they are usually brought by the two princesses. Especially now, the eldest grandson queen is pregnant, and the two princesses naturally dare not let the two younger sisters disturb the queen's rest. Therefore, they each brought a younger sister to take care of their daily lives.

In this way, the most carefree person in the Lizheng Palace is none other than Princess Changle.

Princess Changle pulled Jiang Chengzi to run in the queen's corridor, saying that she had wanted to find her for a long time, but the queen mother had never let her out of the palace. I didn't expect her to come today.

After running for a while, Changle was tired, so he stopped and gasped for breath.

"What about your eldest sister and third sister?" Jiang Chengzi looked around, and the two of them now ran to a high platform pavilion, the eaves of the pavilion were full of rain curtains, and the sound of rain was all around.

"Yuzhang and Beijing have to do their homework, and the eldest sister and the third sister supervise it. They don't have time to play, so we'll play for a while and go find them. Princess Changle replied.

"So, princess, do you have something to say to me?" Jiang Chengzi listened intently for a moment, and there was indeed no one around, so she asked straight to the point.