It is said that such a thing is not a major military matter, and it should not alarm His Majesty the Emperor so late. However, the impact of Yongtong Canal on Chang'an is very huge, and Fang Xuanling can be sure that within three days, the impact on Chang'an's material transportation will be enough to cause a shortage of materials in Chang'an City. Then there is the skyrocketing prices and the panic of the people.

For the residents of Chang'an, the impact is no less than a militaristic event such as a war on the border.

Li Chunfeng's prediction that Empress Changsun and Li Chengqian would encounter an accident was kept secret, and Fang Xuanling did not know what His Majesty the Emperor was doing in the palace. So, dutifully doing his duty, he got dressed and went straight to the palace.

It was half past ten o'clock in the evening, and by midnight, there was only an hour and a half left.

Li Shimin was originally able to go to other places to rest after the shift change, but he didn't dare to leave the nave, so he sat on the chair in the middle to rest.

He was closing his eyes to recuperate, when he heard someone outside whispering, it was Wang De, and he said: "Lord Fang, Your Majesty has a very important matter today, if you have something to talk about tomorrow." ”

Li Shimin knew that Fang Xuanling came so late, something big must have happened.

Today's events are so weird, Li Shimin was a little angry. He stood up, shook his fist in the air, and said, "Who is the youkai?" You have what it takes to come at me. What kind of ability is it to get along with a woman?! ”

Fang Xuanling outside the door was startled, not knowing what His Majesty the Emperor was talking about.

Wang De couldn't explain to him, so he said: "Master Fang, if there is anything you can handle by yourself, Your Majesty is really not suitable to meet you tonight." ”

At this time, Li Shimin's voice came from inside, saying, "Let Fang Aiqing come in." ”

"Wait a minute." Li You hurriedly stopped him. He thought of one thing, it was raining heavily outside, Fang Xuanling must have a cold air on his body, if he came in, maybe it would be a little bit closer, and he would be able to affect the fate of Empress Changsun.

So he said: "Father, Lord Fang has a cold air on his body, so he can't come in." You can't go out either, so if there's anything you want, just tell me through the door. ”

Li Shimin really felt aggrieved, but he felt that what Li You said made sense, and he really didn't dare to take risks. So, he said: "Fang Aiqing, you can report anything outside." ”

Although Fang Xuanling felt weird, he had no choice but to say, "Yes, Your Majesty." The minister has just received a report from the Ministry of Industry, Yongtongqu ......"

After listening to the report, Li Shimin said: "Fang Aiqing, the Yongtong Canal is very important to the Great Wall, you immediately arrange for someone to investigate the collapse of the Yongtong Canal overnight, and report to me tomorrow morning." ”

"Obey." Fang Xuanling said goodbye and left.

It was, and it was already 11 o'clock.

There is only one hour left, and a major historical event in favor of the Tang Dynasty will be fundamentally changed.

Li You said nervously: "Father, Erchen went in to see Erchen's mother. ”

Li Shimin nodded and motioned for him to go in.

Li You went in to check the pulse of Empress Changsun and found that there was basically no major problem with her current condition. He also told Xiao Wanyu not to take a nap and be more careful.

After Li You walked out, he said to Murong Ling: "Ling'er, you also go in, stay with the queen mother, and if there is any situation, come out and report immediately." ”

Murong Ling also went in.

Time flies so slowly. Now every minute, Li You feels that it is so long.

Li You was still worried that something would happen, he walked to the door, and said to Wang De and Ma Xuanliang, who were facing Wang De and Ma Xuanliang outside: "Wang Gonggong, Manager Ma, from now on, even if the sky falls, don't disturb Your Majesty again." ”

"Yes, Your Highness." Wang De and Ma Xuanliang replied together.

East Palace.

Li Shimin originally didn't believe what Li Chunfeng said, but what happened to Empress Changsun made him have to be careful.

After he returned to the East Palace, he called Cheng Chuliang and others to strengthen their vigilance.

At this time, he did not sleep either, waiting for news from the Lizheng Palace.

Tonight is Hou Haitang's bedtime, she is already sleepy, lying on the side and falling asleep. Li Chengqian held a copy of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", looked at it randomly, and chatted to pass the time.

At this time, the bell of the curfew rang.

The curfew has now been postponed to midnight, and the bell is to be rung half an hour earlier. It was half past eleven.

At this time, Li Shimin said: "You'er, it seems that it should be fine." When he said this, he was actually emboldening himself. He was nervous, worried that something unexpected would happen at the last moment.

Li You comforted him and said, "Father, you are the true son of heaven!" With you waiting here, the queen mother of the son will be fine. Li Chunfeng said that the most dangerous thing is today, as long as it is past today, the queen mother of the son will be safe.

Now the time is almost up, and after midnight, the evil aura that hangs over the Lizheng Hall will dissipate. ”

In fact, Li You and Li Shimin have said this several times. When he says this now, he is not only comforting Li Shimin, but also comforting himself. Take this opportunity to relieve your nervousness.

Time passed minute by minute, and it seemed that only the last moment was left.

Suddenly, Murong Ling ran out of it, and her action immediately startled Li Shimin and Li You.

They asked in unison, "What's wrong?" ”

Murong Ling blushed and said embarrassedly: "Father, the queen mother of the son-in-law wants to go to the convenience, and the son-in-law can't persuade her, this is ......"

Empress Eldest Sun is an extremely particular person, even if she is sick and has people to support her, she will never be convenient in her bedroom.

And if she wants to go to convenience, she has to go out and go to the next room to solve the convenience problem. She asked Murong Ling to come out because she wanted Li Shimin, mainly Li You, to leave the middle hall, so that it would be convenient for her to go out.

Although she was just passing through the corridor, it was raining heavily outside, and the cold was pressing, and the physical condition of the eldest grandson queen was probably unbearable.

"So the final blow is here!" Li Shimin and Li You glanced at each other, and they were very happy.

Li Youxin said: "Fortunately, I insisted that my father and emperor should stay here, otherwise no one would be able to stop Empress Changsun's self-esteem and self-love." ”

Li Shimin said in his heart: "Fortunately, I insist on staying here, otherwise, with Guanyin's character, the palace maids will not be able to stop her." ”

Li Shimin stood up and strode into the dormitory of Empress Changsun......

"Dang, Dang, Dang......" The midnight bell finally rang.

In any case, the history of Datang has really changed! 8)