Empress Changsun has always been known as a virtuous and virtuous person.
Over the years, she has not been involved in government affairs, nor has she used her identity to benefit the eldest grandson's family.
Most of the time, what she did was help Li Shimin manage his huge harem and his groups of wives and concubines.
As for her and Li Shimin's red faces, they can almost be counted on one hand.
Not to mention confronting Li Shimin in front of his slaves.
Today's scene can be regarded as the first of its kind.
Faced with his wife's rage, Li Shimin also knew that he was in the wrong.
He stepped forward, took Empress Changsun and comforted her softly: "Don't worry, he sent a message half a month ago saying that he has returned."
"I think he is on his way back now."
"On your way back?"
It's okay that Li Shimin didn't explain. This explanation made Empress Changsun's face darken.
She was really too angry.
Her son can work for the country, fight for the country, throw his life and blood for the country, it doesn't matter.
But what time is it now?
Her son will soon be a father.
However, because there was no general available in the government, her daughter-in-law had to give birth alone.
She said bluntly: "Your Majesty, giving birth is not a trivial matter for a woman. She has to go through hell."
"And giving birth alone and giving birth with your husband are completely different meanings."
"If we say the former, it usually means that the woman is not favored by her husband's family."
"The royal family is not an ordinary place, and Su Qingling is not an ordinary woman."
"She is the crown princess of the current dynasty. If others don't tell me, Su Qingling's relatives will not just sit idly by and ignore this."
“I don’t know how many people I will jump out to cause trouble afterwards…”
"Besides, even if the Su family doesn't cause trouble, what about others?"
"Your Majesty, people's words are terrible..." Empress Changsun said with a serious face: "If this matter spreads, how will the world view Qian'er? How will the world view the royal family?"
Speaking of this, Queen Changsun also shook her head and sighed.
"I said something harsh today, and I hope your majesty will forgive me."
"However, this matter is really not a trivial matter. I hope Your Majesty will take it seriously."
After saying this, she walked out.
Seeing this, Li Shimin asked directly: "What are you going to do?"
Empress Changsun didn't even look back and said, "If Qian'er can't come back, then I, the mother, will have to do it for you."
Seeing Queen Changsun leaving in anger.
Li Shimin was also a little melancholy.
Does he not want Li Chengqian to come back early?
Does he want Li Chengqian to lead the army on an expedition?
But what can be done?
What Datang is facing right now is this embarrassing situation of being out of business.
If he doesn't go, there will be no one left to lead the troops.
Li Shimin sighed heavily, then waved his hand to call Eunuch Zhou and asked: "Has the news been passed on to the prince? Where is the prince?"
"The prince must have received the news."
"And after hearing the reports, the prince is now on his way back as quickly as possible."
"But the Western Turks are far away from Chang'an after all."
"I want to come..."
Eunuch Zhou pursed his lips and did not dare to say anything else.
The Western Turks are thousands of miles away from Chang'an.
When Li Chengqian sent out troops before, it took him a full month and a half.
Now, if I want him to come back within half a month, I can't do it even if I work hard.
And Li Shimin naturally knew this.
At the moment, he just sighed and said: "Now I just hope that he can hurry up and never let his mother down, don't let his wife down..."
…
at the same time.
The West of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Chengqian had already received the news that Su Qingling was about to give birth, and had rushed back as quickly as possible.
It's a pity that this era is not the future, there are no airplanes, no trains, and no highways.
What's even more embarrassing is that it's winter now, and it's snowing heavily in many places, making the already difficult return journey even more difficult.
Counting the days, it was almost time for Su Qingling to give birth, and Li Chengqian was also very anxious.
Li Chengqian lifted the car curtain and took a look at the sky and street scene: "Zhang Xiao!"
Zhang Xiao, who had been following the carriage, hurriedly said, "Here he is!"
"Ready your horse!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiao was stunned for a moment: "Prince, the road ahead is now covered with heavy snow, and it is too dangerous to ride a horse."
"I can't control that much anymore."
Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said, "I promised her that I would go home to be with her when she gave birth."
"Now that the days are almost here, I can't wait any longer."
After finishing his words, Li Chengqian stood up and got out of the carriage regardless of Zhang Xiao's expression.
But when Li Chengqian mounted the horse, the horse's hooves immediately began to slip on the ground.
Even though Li Chengqian's horse riding skills were pretty good, this situation made him tremble in his heart.
Li Chengqian raised his eyes and looked ahead, gritting his teeth.
Then, he waved his riding crop fiercely: "Drive!"
The war horse galloped out...
For the rest of the journey, even Li Chengqian didn’t remember himself. How many falls did he take and how many horses were lost?
It wasn't until the huge city appeared in front of him that he heaved a sigh of relief.
Before arriving at Chang'an City, I hesitated that it was still late at night and the city gate was closed.
Li Chengqian had no choice but to shout at the city gate: "I am Li Chengqian, open the city gate quickly!"
Upon hearing this, the defenders on the city wall immediately went to look for the general.
Fortunately, Li Chengqian has been wandering around Chang'an City a lot over the years.
Many generals and soldiers knew him.
After recognizing Li Chengqian's identity, the general didn't hesitate and quickly opened the city gate.
And just as Li Chengqian entered the city, the general guarding the city hurried forward and said: "Your Highness, you are back. The Crown Princess is about to give birth!"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian's heart tightened.
He quickly reined in his horse and galloped down the street.
At this moment, the entire East Palace was full of people, and Li Shimin came over.
Empress Changsun was standing outside the master bedroom door, eagerly waiting for the news inside.
Now, everyone in the master bedroom has been emptied.
There were only a few women and maids bringing hot water, white cloths, etc. back and forth, but everything was very orderly.
Li Chengqian raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead. He wanted to rush directly into the main room, but was suddenly stopped by Empress Changsun.
"How is it appropriate to be so flustered?"
Empress Changsun glared at Li Chengqian fiercely and said, "Stand down and wait in the courtyard..."
At this time, Li Chengqian could already hear low cries of pain coming from inside the house.
At that moment, he was also anxious and anxious, and he said directly to Empress Changsun: "Empress, please let me go in and take a look."