Chapter 636: Ji Guo Becomes a Monk (2)
Chapter 636: Ji Guo Becomes a Monk (2)
Zhu Huiguang cautiously entered the main hall and said softly: "Your Majesty, Her Royal Highness Princess Ji Guo asks to see you!" β
The emperor was surprised: "Ji Guo? What did she come to do? β
Zhu Huiguang said in his heart Your daughter came to see you, how do I know what she is doing?
Zhu Huiguang smiled respectfully: "The slave doesn't know." 2.
The emperor waved his hand: "Okay, I'm a little tired from reviewing the book, so let's take a break and let Ji Guo come in." β
Princess Kikoku walked into the main hall with light steps, her expression was calm, and no one knew what she was thinking. Coming to the Danqi, Ji Guo knelt on the ground and said softly: "My daughter has seen my father!" β
The emperor smiled slightly: "Ji Guo is here, sit down." You came to see me, is there something wrong? β
The emperor's favorite and favorite daughters are Ji Guo and Ning Guo. These two daughters, one is cheerful and lively, daring to be the emperor's pistachio, while the other is gentle and dignified, broad-minded, and can share worries and solve problems for the emperor.
Ji Guo smiled and said, "My daughter has something to ask her father for permission. β
The emperor smiled: "If you have anything to say to me, let's talk about it." β
Ji Guo gritted his teeth and said resolutely: "My daughter wants to become a monk and enter the mountains to practice, so as to pray for her father and the Tang Dynasty to increase her longevity." β
"What? Becoming a monk? The emperor was shocked, Huo Ran got up and frowned, "Ji Guo, do you know what you're talking about?" You are my princess, how can you become a monk? If you like this technique, you can practice at home, and there is no need to leave me. β
In fact, there are many precedents for becoming a monk among the princesses of the Tang Dynasty, and it is not so outrageous that Ji Guo wants to become a monk. But if the princess doesn't do it, she won't enjoy the glory and wealth, and she must have unknown hardships in insisting on becoming a monk. Just like Princess Yuzhen back then.
There is also a special case of ordination, that is, the power to change, in order to achieve a certain goal. For example, Yang Yuhuan became a monk back then, and was immediately summoned by the old emperor into the palace as a concubine, and the Taoist name was too true. Another example is Empress Wu Zetian back then, who was originally a talented person of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, and later married Li Shimin's son as a monk, but it was just a transition to cover people's eyes and ears.
So, what does Kikooki want to do?
The emperor's deep gaze was projected on Ji Guo, who was not afraid, looking back at the emperor with clear eyes, and in the end the emperor was defeated.
The emperor sighed: "Ji Guo, do you want to become a monk, is it for the sake of Kong Sheng?" β
Ji Guo was silent.
Since she knew that Kong Sheng was not ruthless to her, but was limited to her status as a princess and had to be alienated from her, Ji Guo gave birth to a monk and then ...... , but never found an opportunity to raise it to the emperor.
However, although she thought so in her heart, she couldn't admit it, otherwise the emperor would be furious, not only would he not allow it, but it would also harm Kong Sheng.
"Ji Guo, that Kong Sheng has already been married, I know that you have some thoughts about him, but I gave him a marriage before, Kong Sheng resisted the decree and caused such a turmoil, and you almost took your life, you still haven't learned a lesson? Listen to my words, there are countless men in the world today, I will definitely choose a suitable match for you, so that you will not suffer such grievances. The emperor began to persuade with great pains, but Ji Guo had already made up his mind and made up his mind, no matter what the emperor said, she was silent.
In many cases, silence is an attitude, a silent rebellion.
The emperor's persuasion for a long time saw that there was no effect, and he couldn't help but be angry: "Are you persecuting me?" β
"Father, there are countless men in the world, but there is only Kong Sheng who may make his daughter take a fancy to him. The daughter doesn't want to be a princess, the daughter just wants to be able to stay by the man she likes and give birth to children for him. If she can't marry Kong Sheng, her daughter would rather never marry for the rest of her life and be the Tao for the rest of her life. Ji Guo said softly, his attitude was extremely resolute.
The emperor's brows furrowed, and his breath became short: "Bold! Do you know who you are? That Kong Sheng already has a fiancΓ©e room, and there is a princess Hui as a side room, how can I allow you to marry him?! In this case, where is my face? What is the face of the Tang royal family? β
"If the father can't grant it, the daughter can only die." Ji Guo didn't show his excited emotions, the more calm her performance was, the more uneasy she was for the emperor who was familiar with her personality, knowing that this daughter could do what she said, and what she wanted couldn't get, she would rather die.
The emperor slammed the table in anger, his face turning blue with anger.
The emperor turned his head away and no longer looked at Ji Guo, while Ji Guo bowed to the ground, quietly waiting for the emperor's next words.
Long. The emperor sighed and said softly: "Ji Guo, do you really care about it, do you want to take this path?" β
"Father, the daughter is not filial, but the daughter is simple-minded, what the daughter wants is actually very simple, and please ask the father for permission!"
The emperor was stunned, and a wry smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"Well, I'm right. You become a monk first, and you will talk about it later! Tell Kong Sheng on behalf of me that he owes me, I once said that if he is always loyal to me, I may make an exception for him, I, talk counts! β
The Emperor's voice was cold and implied.
Ji Guo was overjoyed, and choked up again and again: "Daughter worship father, daughter worship father!" β
Ji Guo happily went out of the palace with a holy decree from the emperor, and the news soon spread throughout Chang'an City - Princess Ji Guo turned out to be a monk?! The original Princess Mansion of Jiguo took off the golden plaque of the Princess's Mansion and replaced it with the plaque of "Yuzhenguan" written by the emperor, and the Princess's Mansion became a Taoist temple.
Many people were suspicious, but many people in the court, especially the core ministers such as Li Mi and Du Hongji, faintly guessed the true intentions of Ji Guo, and couldn't help but shake their heads secretly, but this is a royal family matter, and as foreign ministers, they can only discuss it in private.
Princess Ji Guo changed into a brand-new Tsing Yi robe, and all the maids in her house changed into robes and turned into female Taoists. As for the male servants and eunuchs, they were all expelled and placed in the princess's manor outside the city.
Kong Sheng was actually the latest to get the news. Mu Changfeng looked at Kong Sheng, who was sitting silently behind the desk, shook his head secretly, and quietly withdrew from Kong Sheng's study.
Looking at Mu Changfeng's departing back, Kong Sheng's originally unwavering face suddenly showed a little moved. What Ji Guo wanted to do, of course he knew better than anyone else, he really didn't expect that Ji Guo would not hesitate to give up the respected princess title for him, and even not want the status of a wife, just to stay by his side.
For a royal princess, such a sacrifice is not insignificant. And at the risk of being ridiculed by the world, it is not something that ordinary people can afford.
After going through so much, there are few people who can really pull Kong Sheng's heartstrings, but Ji Guo's righteousness this time still makes him feel stirred and moved.