Chapter Twenty-Four: A Woman's Mind
"You mean......" Princess Taiping really didn't believe what she heard: "She is happy with Wu and thinks twice?" Therefore, even if she has now become Li Xian's favorite concubine, a confidant of the Wei family, and is in charge of many powers in the harem, she is still involved with that man. Because it has nothing to do with interests, nothing to do with power, just from her sincerity. She liked that man, so even if she knew that she couldn't do anything, she couldn't help but sink down, which was ridiculously stupid.
On the other hand, Wu Sansi is undoubtedly much calmer than her. After Wu Cao lost power, he did not give up Shangguan Wan'er, and at the same time pulled Wei Shi to his side while standing better behind Li Xian. Coupled with Li Bao'er, the daughter-in-law, the alliance between them is basically indestructible. I don't know if Shangguan Wan'er knows this relationship between Webster, and in the end, what kind of mood is it maintaining and continuing. In short, she has become a breakthrough in the eyes of Princess Taiping, no matter what, she will not let it go easily.
"Wu Sansi's ambition is self-evident, His Majesty is not tough now, I don't think he will be satisfied, he is bound to want to go further." Tao Yao's grasp of people's hearts has always been accurate and direct, and facing Princess Taiping at this time, he didn't plan to go around in any circle: "If he wants that supreme position, then Shangguan Zhaorong will definitely help him." "In this way, isn't it contrary to the position of Webster and Li Bao'er?
"I see." Princess Taiping's eyes flickered again and again, but in the end, they returned to a tranquility: "With this move, isn't the future play even better." ”
First use a crown prince Li Chongjun, which caused the dissatisfaction of Wei and Wu Sansi and others, and the two forces fought together, which would definitely cause damage. Then, using Wu Sansi and Wei's respective careful thoughts, and using a Shangguan Wan'er to make trouble from it, this camp will definitely collapse. Then, isn't it the time for Princess Taiping to enter the fishing industry?
Tao Yao said that there is a hammer in the east and a mallet in the west, and this is what it means to sum it up. She didn't plan to get involved too deeply, and with Princess Taiping's intelligence, it was okay to point to the end. Yes, she just sat for a while and left the side hall, and continued to return to the mourning hall to guard the spirit, and by the way, continue to watch the group of people finish this funeral with good singing.
Wu Cao's last life not only restored her status as the queen, but also slept in the same cave with her husband Li Zhi. What is even more puzzling to the world is that she ordered another tombstone to be erected before the Qianling, a tablet without words. Gaozong Li Zhi's tombstone still has Wu Cao's own inscription, but she herself asked to leave nothing, come naked, go empty, no one understands, this woman who once stood on the top of the world is thinking.
And Tao Yao, on the day when Li Xian ordered someone to erect the wordless monument, remembered the conversation he had when he last saw Wu Cao.
"Li Xian, this son, I'm afraid that he will never understand what I want for the rest of his life." Wu Cao's smile at that time was particularly desolate and lonely, like the relief of an old man who is in extreme pain and death is imminent, and as if he is just helpless and sad not to be understood and tolerated by his children and juniors. Tao Yao didn't understand it at the time, but now she suddenly has some understanding.
I heard that Wu Cao's entry into the palace to marry Taizong was also forced by the times, not from her own heart. Then the deep palace is sinister, a young girl, even if she is scheming and takes every step of the way, it is very difficult to come. No one knows what kind of hardship she went through at that time to ascend to the throne of the queen from a small talent, and no one knows what kind of mental journey she went through before she finally decided to abandon everything, and took the risk of being the enemy of the whole world to stand in that position, ascend the throne and become the emperor, and since then she has ruled the world, but she is also alone. The world only knows that she is scheming, cruel, and has never shown any mercy to her enemies, but who can know for sure what she gave up behind this infinite scenery, and how much she wanted?
Tao Yao only knew that no matter what, Wu Cao was a good emperor, even compared to Taizong, she was also a well-deserved good emperor. At least, the common people live and work in peace and contentment under her rule, and the Great Zhou is also under her hands and all countries come to the court, not to mention the predecessors, I am afraid that as far as Li Xian is concerned, he will not be able to climb this peak of his mother in his life. As for this wordless person, I'm afraid it's also a joke left by Wu Cao to future generations, how to comment and how to comment, whether it is merit or demerit, praise or humiliation, she can no longer see or listen. Because you have a lot of discussions, verbal and written criticisms, the people have passed away, and the form and spirit have been destroyed, who cares?
Thinking of this, Tao Yao couldn't help but smile. Wu Cao, this person, is really a wise person, and he has been wanton all his life. If all the women in the world can live as strong and free as she does, it will be a beautiful thing. It's a pity that everyone hopes to have the power of her, but they often ignore that they don't have the ability to control it. In the end, I'm afraid it will only end up being backlashed.
As soon as Hongfu stepped into the hall, she heard a low sigh from her little master, and couldn't help but be curious, and opened her mouth with a smile: "Why, just after taking it, you sighed, is it because you have become addicted to drinking white porridge during this time, and you are still reluctant?" ”
The scale of the national funeral is no more than others, and not only is it forbidden to drink, feast, sing and dance during the mourning, but even the daily diet is restricted. And as a royal descendant, Tao Yao is no longer eye-catching, and there is no exception, she drank porridge for a while, and even reduced a lot with it, Hongfu is thinking of a way to make up for it, how can she see her sighing again and again so worriedly?
"What can you give up porridge?" Thinking of the clear water and white porridge that could even be seen by a human figure, Tao Yao's little face wrinkled into a bitter gourd: "Sister Hongfu, I want to eat the pastries you made, no matter what." "She's really scared of drinking porridge, but Hongfu can't open any pot and which pot is torture.
"How dare the slave wait for your orders, no," Hongfu took out a food box from behind her as if she was playing a trick, opened the lid and put it on the table one by one: "It's been prepared for a long time, but you can eat less, just put a little cushion, and you can have dinner later." ”
"Chestnut cake, hibiscus cake, lotus leaf cake......" Tao Yao's eyes were straight, how could she hear what she was saying later, and immediately reached out to take a piece with a sleeve, and ate it with relish, like a smiling kitten: "Sister Hongfu is the best for me, and I will never be willing to starve me!" ”