Chapter 3558 Farewell
With the prince's permission, Li Jing finally let go.
First of all, of course, all the concubines, maids, and servants in the imperial city were evacuated to Xuanwu Gate. Fortunately, Xuanwu Gate was not a separate city gate. There were several huge buildings such as urns and arrow towers inside and outside, so there was no risk that they would not be able to accommodate them. Although this move is inconsistent with etiquette and has the hidden danger of "blaspheming the concubines", the situation is such that there is no need to worry about it.
Princesses such as Changle and Jinyang, as well as concubines such as Concubine Wei, Concubine Yang, Concubine Yan, Concubine Yin, and Concubine Xu, were naturally the first wave of important figures to be evacuated. After the order was issued, there was panic inside and outside the imperial city. Having been besieged by the rebels for many days, people were already in panic, but now they suddenly evacuated. It was inevitable that they would think that the situation had collapsed and that the imperial city could no longer be defended.
Others were better off. The concubines of His Majesty Li Er were all crying with unspeakable sadness. Their status destined them to live a noble life, but at the same time they also imposed too many restrictions. It is conceivable that once they withdraw from the imperial city and live with the soldiers, they will be like stained white jade, and they will suffer endless frame-ups and criticisms no matter what.
If His Majesty Li Er thinks that they are "unclean" when he returns to the capital and is thrown into the cold palace, his life will be ruined...
Therefore, there are many people who are in love with the palace and refuse to leave.
However, Li Jing governs the army and follows the law as he says, how can he tolerate disobedience? However, there is no need to be too rude to these concubines. Just let the soldiers stationed in the palace and put on a posture of "if you don't leave, we will go in together", it will be enough to frighten the concubines and make them pale, lest these soldiers rush into the palace. After entering the palace and sleeping quarters, I hurriedly packed my clothes and took the palace maid to the Xuanwu Gate obediently...
……
Li Chengqian was dressed in military uniform, and his bloated figure gave him a bit of a heroic spirit. He stood in front of Ganlu Gate in the wind and snow, with one hand holding the sword on his waist, while seeing off all the concubines, princesses, princes and family members of the East Palace. And comforted them one by one.
The family members in the East Palace didn't have many instructions. What they needed to say had just been said. However, when they were leaving, looking at the affectionate eyes of the Crown Princess Su, Li Chengqian naturally felt tender and sighing.
Those concubines and concubines are not easy to explain too much. If they say more than a few words, it will be regarded as "overstepping the distance" and it will only cause controversy and questioning. Once their reputation is ruined, it will be too late to regret it.
For his brothers and sisters, Li Chengqian, who had been suppressing the depression and anger in his heart, was slightly released...
"No need to worry, it's just a strategy to expand the depth of the strategy because the rebels are strong. It won't take long before they can return to the palace."
Li Chengqian had a warm smile on his face and comforted the young sisters.
The boy was a little better, even if he pretended to be strong, he just looked at the pretty Sizi holding Princess Changshan with one hand and Princess Xincheng with the other. The two little princesses looked innocent, puzzled and a bit confused. The frightened look made Li Chengqian's heart hurt and he blamed himself especially.
If he, the prince, was not incompetent, why would the siblings be so frightened?
Immediately, Li Chengqian looked at Princess Chang'an, who was wearing a Taoist robe and was beautiful, and said warmly: "I can't do anything for my brother, so I can only take care of my brothers and sisters without you. You are very smart. There is no need to say more for my brother. There is only one thing I must do." Remember, if the situation collapses, you must not be stubborn. You should exit Xuanwu Gate and enter Youtunwei for temporary refuge, and then follow Youtunwei to the Western Regions and defect to Fang Jun. "
Princess Changle's face turned red. She didn't expect the prince to say such words at this time. She was embarrassed and angry, and said slightly: "Brother, what did you say? I am a royal princess. Who dares to be disrespectful to me?" ? You have to go all the way to join someone else..."
Li Chengqian said sternly: "Life and death are at stake, how can we be careless? You are different from others. If you fall into the hands of the eldest grandson family, you may be abused. Gu Gu has never said much about your marriage before, but now I promise you, No matter what the situation is in the future, as long as I am still alive, I will allow you to choose your own son-in-law, whether it is a prince or a peddler, as long as you like it, I will protect you from all slander and criticism. "
He knew that his father would definitely be in trouble now. If he could survive the current situation, he would surely ascend the throne and rule the world in the near future.
In order to win over the Changsun family, his father married Changle to Changsun Chong. Even though he knew Changle was extremely depressed after the marriage, he always cared about the face of the Changsun family and turned a blind eye and let things go, causing Changle to suffer too much injustice.
Looking at his beautiful but increasingly cold sister in front of him, Li Chengqian felt endless pity in his heart. He raised his hand and gently straightened the fox fur at the collar of her palace dress, and said softly: "Sister, you should know that my brother loves you. It’s not your fault to win over Fang Jun or Wei Zhengju, or even back then. Qiu Shenji, even if you want to reunite with your eldest grandson right now, I will not interfere in the slightest. I will only give you the most sincere blessings and love. Don’t care about other people’s gossip. As long as you like it, I will not interfere at all. Support without hesitation and without hesitation.”
The sincere words completely stirred the softness in Princess Changle's heart. She raised her head, her eyes filled with tears, and her cherry lips trembled slightly: "Brother..."
For a long time, her unethical relationship with Fang Jun has been deeply tormenting her heart. She still looks cold and cold on the surface, but she is suffering all the time in her heart. Now that she suddenly received such unreserved support from her brother, how could it not comfort her?
Princess Jinyang on the side held her sister's hand, blinked her beautiful bright eyes, rolled her eyes, and interjected: "What about me? What about me? If my eldest brother loves my sister so much, does he do the same to me?"
"Uh..."
Li Chengqian was speechless. The separation was about to begin. He really wanted to say a few open words to show his brother's love, but he swallowed the words when they reached his lips. Although this little girl looks pure and beautiful, and is dignified and elegant in person, only close relatives know her ghostly character.
If I make the same promise as Changle, I am afraid that this little girl will be able to do such shocking things in the future...
He could only say perfunctorily: "We are all brothers' sisters, how can we separate each other? Naturally, we will love each other very much."
"Oh, thank you very much, Brother Prince."
Princess Jinyang was very dissatisfied and secretly curled her lips, obviously very partial...
Princess Changle gently slapped her sister on the back of her hand to tell her not to cause trouble. She smiled and said to Li Chengqian, "Don't worry, brother, I will take good care of my brothers and sisters no matter what."
Li Chengqian nodded, no matter how much he couldn't bear it, he knew that if we say goodbye here, it might be life and death. He suppressed the sadness in his heart and said with a smile: "This is the character of this mother-in-law and mother, but it makes my younger brothers and sisters laugh. It's late. , hurry up and rush to Xuanwu Gate.”
"Here!"
Princess Changle gathered her train and bowed, and beside her, her younger brothers and sisters bowed solemnly and respectfully. Children who come from an imperial family are naturally sensible earlier than ordinary people, and they are very precocious because of their influence. They all know that the situation is critical at this moment, and the rebels can invade the imperial city at any time. When the time comes, the prince brother will face the crazy rebels. , life and death may be just a thin line...
For Li Chengqian, the princes and princesses may not have much admiration and awe, but they are all willing to get close to each other. No matter what big mistakes they make, Li Chengqian can't bear to scold them. Even whenever he is punished by his father, Li Chengqian rushes to the scene every time after hearing the news. Come and intercede for them.
Everyone knows that Li Chengqian was criticized a lot as the crown prince and thought that he would not be a good emperor. However, the princes and princesses understood that a good emperor is not necessarily a good brother, but a good brother is more important to them than a good emperor. Even more rare...
The three little princesses of Jinyang, Changshan, and Xincheng were infected by the atmosphere, crying and holding Li Chengqian's hand. Even Zhao Wang Li Fu and Cao Wang Li Ming on the side also secretly shed tears and sobbed.
Li Chengqian held the hands of his two little sisters, straightened his face, and rarely displayed the majesty of an elder brother, and said in a deep voice: "Although I, the descendants of Li Tang, are not heroes in the world, I must also have a straight back and be responsible. Why are you like this?" Sad? It’s just ridiculous!”
The younger brothers and sisters did not dare to cry anymore. Changle and Jinyang held hands one by one and walked towards the Xuanwu Gate in the wind and snow in the north.
Li Chengqian stood in front of the Ganlu Gate, watching his wife, children, and siblings drifting away surrounded by the imperial guards. He was so angry that he couldn't explain it. After a long while, he let out a breath, turned around resolutely, and returned to the Tai Chi Hall.
The rebel offensive became more and more fierce, and the entire imperial city was shrouded in the deafening sound of fighting. Emergency battle reports from all over the place flew into the Tai Chi Hall like snow flakes.
There is an emergency everywhere, and it seems that the city can only be destroyed in the blink of an eye. (End of chapter)