Chapter 2362 Attracting bees and butterflies
Queen Seondeok sighed quietly, put her hands around her sister's slender waist, and rested her pointed chin on her sister's shoulder. Her beautiful eyes stared at the sparkling water outside through the window, and she could see the light coming from the bend of the river ahead. A corner of Bihe.
"In this world, women have always been vassals. Even if they are as valuable as you and me, how can they not be sacrifices under the power of men? No matter how high-ranking a woman seems to be, after all, she still needs to marry a good man. Compared to the fat-bellied hypocrites in the court, Fang Jun is already the best choice. If we change places, even if we are still the same Silla princess, I will marry her without hesitation..."
Men are superior to women, this has always been the case.
No matter how outstanding a woman is, she must eventually be dependent on a man, otherwise she will become a prey in the feast of power, and will be regarded by men as a gorgeous accessory that reflects her own value, and they will then chase her crazily and flock to her.
To be able to find a husband according to your own wishes is a blessing you cannot ask for...
Princess Zhende gently pressed her hands that were folded in front of her lower abdomen, blinked her beautiful eyes, and closed her long eyelashes playfully for a few times, and teased: "Why does my elder sister always praise Fang Jun's various things in front of my younger sister?" The advantage? Is it possible that the elder sister has fallen in love with Fang Jun, but she has to put all her emotions on her younger sister, and her heart will follow her when she gets married?"
After finishing speaking, I realized that I seemed to have said the wrong thing, so I was so frightened that I vomited out my tongue and snuggled into my sister's arms.
As the Queen of Silla, her family and country are now broken, and she has to live in Chang'an. She uses her body as a hostage to protect the Silla elders and royal ancestral halls. She sacrifices her own freedom and all her dreams.
Of course, there is also that love.
My unintentional words could easily stab my sister in the heart, causing the pain inside to bleed...
Unexpectedly, Queen Seon Deok didn't show any grief-stricken look. She just tightened her hand around her waist slightly, sighed softly, and said softly: "When people live in this world, they always have to bear heavy burdens." burden, and have to give up some beautiful visions for this. Some people and some things are ultimately unattainable. Sometimes, my sister will think that if she carries more burdens and gives up more, she can get more and be happier... So, you must promise your sister that you must live happily. You must remember , you have to carry your sister’s happiness and live together.”
The soft words and the powerless struggle in the face of fate were like invisible knives stabbing into Princess Zhende's heart.
She turned around, hugged Queen Seondeok's slender and graceful neck tightly, buried her face in her shoulder, and cried loudly.
This sister who would leave the best things to her at all times and would rather bear all the heavy hardships herself made her feel so distressed.
However, there was nothing she could do.
Apart from living happily as my sister said, living the happiness of two people...
Queen Shande stretched out her fingers and gently wiped away the crystal tears on Princess Zhende's delicate cheek. She said with great affection: "Sister has prepared a dowry for you. It will definitely not be worse than the dowry of the Xiao girl. I'm sure I want you to stand tall and hold your head high in the Fang family.”
These days, when a woman marries into her husband's family, in addition to the power and status of her natal family, the amount of dowry determines her future status in her husband's family, especially as a concubine.
Queen Seondeok led half of her clan to move to Chang'an, bringing with her all the wealth accumulated by the Kim family over generations. This time Princess Jindeok got married, and Queen Seondeok added a large part of the wealth to her dowry. It's rich.
Princess Zhende shook her head and looked at her sister with tearful eyes: "Sister, I don't want it! That is the wealth accumulated by our Jin family for generations. How could you give me so much? It's better for me to keep some of it for you."
Queen Shande chuckled lightly and said: "Silly girl, don't talk about those external things. If it weren't for the Tang Dynasty, even this throne would be yours sooner or later. My sister has no children, is it possible that she took advantage of outsiders? What's more? Moreover, we are living under the fence of Chang'an. It is said that a man is not guilty of harboring a treasure. The more money he has, the more he will be coveted by greedy people, and it will be easier for things to go wrong. "
Princess Zhende still refused: "But I am already married, and all the dowry has gone to the Fang family. How can I be worthy of the ancestors of the Jin family?"
"Haha!"
Queen Shande tapped the tip of her nose with her finger and said with a smile: "What kind of family are you in the Fang family? The Fang family has been upright and scholarly for generations. It is a moral model in the world and is admired by the world. Even Fang Jun is called ' "Bangchui" is more likely to be because of his unscrupulous behavior. I have never heard of any moral corruption. ? Moreover, the Fang family is as rich as the country. Although our wealth is like a golden mountain in Silla, the Fang family may not take it seriously. These dowries are now your private property and will be inherited by your children in the future. , doesn’t it still belong to the blood of our Jin family?”
"Sister, you are making fun of me again..."
Princess Zhende twisted her body, shy and embarrassed, her cheeks flushed.
Even though this Silla princess has a valiant personality and is a woman like no other, in the final analysis she is just a young lady. When it comes to getting married and having children, she will inevitably feel shy.
The two sisters cuddled each other and stood at the window, looking out at the scenery of Qujiang Pool. They complemented the lotus leaves in the long and curved pool that covered the sky and blocked the sun. They looked like side-by-side lotus flowers, charming and fragrant.
There was a soft sound of footsteps at the top of the stairs, and after a while, a female official walked up quickly, gathered her train and saluted, with a somewhat flustered look on her face: "Your Majesty, the guard general Pei Xingfang wants to see you."
The two sisters were stunned for a moment...
Queen Seonde released her slender hand from her sister's waist, her dignified and beautiful face a little gloomy.
Princess Zhende raised her eyebrows slightly and said displeasedly: "Why is this man so shameless? He has been here every day asking for an audience. My sister has rejected him several times, but she still persists in stalking him like this. Seriously?" Shameless, such a dishonest person, does he deserve to be called a descendant of a noble family? He has completely disgraced his ancestors!”
The rearguard general Pei Xingfang was born in the Pei family of Hedong and came from a distinguished family.
However, his most prominent identity does not come from the Pei family. The father and his son are just a branch of the huge Pei family in Hedong, and they have no outstanding achievements to talk about the glory of the family. More glory and power are From his mother's family - - Dou Yi, the governor of Shangzhu State and the governor of Jingzhou and the Duke of Qi State, had three sons and two daughters. One of the daughters married Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, and gave birth to Prince Jiancheng, His Majesty Li Er, and Prince Yuanji of Qi. The other daughter married Pei Hongce, Duke of Huaiyi County. , and had a son, Pei Xingfang, who became the general of the rear guard.
Speaking of which, Pei Xingfang and His Majesty Li Er are two aunts and brothers. Empress Taimu has a very close relationship with her sister, and they love Wu Wu and Wu. At that time, before Li Yuan raised an army and proclaimed himself emperor, the Tang Dynasty Duke's palace was like Pei Xingfang's own. Generally speaking, he came and went at will, and was very friendly with Prince Jiancheng and King Yuanji of Qi. However, the Pei family remained neutral during the Xuanwu Gate and never participated in it. His Majesty Li Er also never treated Pei Hongce and Pei Xingfang harshly.
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Queen Seon Deok frowned, feeling troubled.
Pei Xingfang is not a powerful person, but he has a distinguished family background and is very close to the royal family. How can he easily provoke an attached minister like her?
But being so shameless and coveting her beauty and harassing her several times made her really annoyed...
He glanced at his angry sister, and with a thought in his heart, he said to the female official: "Go and tell him that I am not feeling well today and have occasionally caught wind and cold. I will host a banquet in honor of her when I recover."
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The female officer hesitated for a moment, did not dare to say more, nodded and said: "Here!"
Turn around and retreat.
Princess Zhende's worries were the same as those of the female official: "Sister, even if you shirk it today, that guy is shameless and persistent. Sooner or later, he must be resolved. Otherwise, if this delay continues, it will really damage my sister's reputation." .”
Previously, the eyes of Chang'an's dignitaries were all focused on Princess Zhende. Now that Princess Zhende and Fang Jun have decided to get married, they don't dare to have any plans for Princess Zhende anymore. As a result, these people not only covet the beauty, but also Coveted for the wealth of the Silla royal family, he set his sights on Queen Seondeok...
The worldview in which men are superior to women is always very tolerant of men, but picky about women.
If Pei Xingfang often comes in and out of this place, rumors will spread, but most people will think that Pei Xingfang is suave and romantic, while Queen Shande is a magnet for bees and butterflies.
Queen Seondeok did not show much concern, and said with a chuckle: "Don't worry, sister, I have my own solution."
Princess Zhende wanted to ask again, but Queen Shande pushed her out and said softly: "It will be the seventh day of July in a few days. This lotus garden will be overcrowded inside and outside. You'd better take advantage of these days." After a while, go to the market in Chibian, Kunming, south of the city, and buy some rare items from the Western Regions or Southeast Asia to fill your dowry." (End of Chapter)