With the prince's permission, Li Jing finally let go.
First of all, naturally, all the concubines, maids, and servants in the imperial city were evacuated to the Xuanwu Gate. Fortunately, the 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 was inconsistent with etiquette and had the hidden danger of "blaspheming the concubines", but the situation was such that there was no need to worry about it.
Princesses such as Changle and Jinyang, together with Concubine Wei, Concubine Yang, Concubine Yan, Concubine Yin, Concubine Xu, and other concubines were naturally the first wave of important people to evacuate. After the order was issued, there was panic inside and outside the imperial city. Originally, many people were besieged by the rebels.
People had been panicking for a long time, and now they were suddenly evacuating. It was inevitable that they would think that the situation had collapsed and the imperial city could no longer be defended.
Others were better off. The concubines of His Majesty Li Er were all crying with unspeakable sorrow. 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,
Living with soldiers is like a stained white jade, and you will suffer endless frame-ups and criticisms no matter what.
If His Majesty Li Er thinks that they are "unclean" when he returns to Beijing, and is thrown into the cold palace, his life will be ruined...
Therefore, there are many people who love the palace and refuse to leave.
However, when Li Jing governs the army, he follows the law as he says, so how can he tolerate disobedience? However, there is no need to be too rude to these concubines. He only needs to let the soldiers stationed in his palace and put on a posture of "if you don't leave, we will go in together".
It was enough to frighten the concubines to the point where they turned pale, fearing that these soldiers would rush into the palace dormitory, they hurriedly packed up their clothes, and led the palace maids and chamberlains to the Xuanwu Gate obediently...
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Li Chengqian was dressed in military uniform, and his bloated figure added a bit of heroic aura. He stood in front of the Ganlu Gate in the wind and snow, with one hand holding the sword on his waist, while sending 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 his heart twisting and sighed endlessly.
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 strategic depth as the rebels become stronger. It won't take long before they can return to the palace."
Li Chengqian had a warm smile on his face and comforted several young sisters.
The boys were a little better, even if they pretended to be strong, they just looked at the delicate and beautiful 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 have no skills to serve as a 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 in time and enter Youtunwei for temporary refuge, and then follow Youtunwei to the Western Regions and join Fang Jun."
Princess Changle's face turned red. She didn't expect that the prince would say such words at this time. She was embarrassed and angry, and said slightly: "What did you say, brother prince? I am a royal princess. Who dares to be disrespectful to me?"
?You have to travel thousands of miles to join someone else..."
Li Chengqian said sternly: "It's a matter of life and death, how can we be careless? You are different from others. If you fall into the hands of the eldest grandson's family, you will probably be abused. Previously, I have never said much about your marriage, but now I promise you that no matter what happens in the future,
No matter what the situation is, as long as Gu is 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 was going to 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 Changsun's 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 Changsun's 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 collar of her palace attire, and said softly: "Sister, you should know that my brother loves you so much.
It’s not up to you to win over Fang Jun. Whether it’s Fang Jun, Wei Zhengju, or even Qiu Shenji back then, even if you want to reunite with your eldest grandson right now, your brother will not interfere in the slightest, only the most sincere blessings and
Cherish it. Don’t worry about other people’s gossip. As long as you like it, my brother will support it 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..."
Her unethical relationship with Fang Jun has been deeply tormenting her heart for a long time. She still looks cold and cold on the outside, but she is suffering all the time in her heart. Now she suddenly has such unreserved support from her brother.
, how could it not comfort her heart?
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? My eldest brother loves my sister so much, does he do the same to me?"
"Well……"
Li Chengqian was speechless. They were about to leave. He really wanted to say a few open words to show his brother's love, but he swallowed the words when he reached his mouth. Although this little girl looked pure and beautiful, she was dignified and elegant in front of her.
Only close relatives know his ghostly character.
If I make the same promise as Changle, I am afraid that this little girl will be able to do something shocking in the future...
He could only say perfunctorily: "We are both brothers' biological 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. It was obvious that she was 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 my mother-in-law's character, but it makes my brothers and sisters laugh. It's late.
, hurry up and rush to Xuanwu Gate."
"Here!"
Princess Changle bowed her skirts and bowed, and next to 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. They all know that the situation is critical at this moment.
The rebels can invade the imperial city at any time. When the time comes, the prince brother will face crazy rebels. Life and death may only be 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 them. 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 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?"
Are you sad? You are just making people laugh!"
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 walking away from each other surrounded by the imperial guards. He felt so angry that he couldn't explain it. After a long while, he finally 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 snowflakes.
There is an emergency everywhere, and it seems that the city will be destroyed in just the blink of an eye.