Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 5192: Go first
Li Chengqian spoke harshly and scolded Chai Lingwu so much that he became dejected and dared not say a word anymore.

When you forced Princess Baling to go to Fang Jun to plead for mercy, didn't you think about what the situation would be like in the future and what kind of humiliation you would suffer?

Since I gave up all my dignity in exchange for the inheritance of the title and to save my life, why should I act as if I had been betrayed and ashamed to face others?
"I just saw that the truth was leaked and rumors were spreading, which made you lose face. I wanted to show your humiliation to the world with such a grief-stricken attitude, hoping to win sympathy. If you really still have some blood in your blood and are willing to give up the happiness and status brought by the imperial prince consort, you should write a letter of divorce now, and I will allow you to divorce and part ways with each other!"

Li Chengqian was really angry.

The two men had a fight in Pingkangfang, which brought disgrace to the royal family, tarnished Princess Baling's reputation, and caused a lot of discussion in the court and the country.

It seems as if Chai Lingwu was betrayed by the princess and was angry and ashamed, but if you really put shame above dignity, why wait until today?
Since you have already acquiesced to the benefits brought by Princess Baling, don't pretend to be unable to bear the humiliation!
Chai Lingwu blushed and stammered, "But is it possible that Your Highness has done nothing wrong?"

Li Chengqian said righteously: "What has Baling done wrong? She is a daughter of a rich family, she has been well-educated and well-mannered since she was young. Now she has to give herself to others for the lives and titles of you brothers of the Chai family. In fact, it is your Chai family that owes her! Not only are you not grateful, but you are resentful and complaining. You are totally ignorant of the meaning of the matter!"

Chai Lingwu: “…”

Not only was he speechless, but Du He beside him was also stunned.

Even if Your Majesty favors your sister, you can't be biased to this extent, right?

But Chai Lingwu had nothing to say.

Li Chengqian's expression softened as he spoke earnestly, "I am the eldest son of the late emperor, and I should take good care of my brothers and sisters. If you think I am biased, I admit it, but ask yourself, are you not wrong?"

Chai Lingwu: “…”

Du He: “…”

Li Chengqian probably felt that what he said was a bit too much. He sighed and said, "Although I am the emperor, I cannot force you to do anything. If you want to divorce, I will make the decision for you. There will definitely be no revenge or anything like that. If you want to continue living together, put aside all the past. If you are resentful and suspicious all day long, you will not be able to live like that."

Du He felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, as if a thorn was in his back, and even a little confused.

What does this have to do with me?

Your Majesty, you can just talk to Chai Lingwu by yourself, why do you need me to accompany you?
Then, his heart skipped a beat. Could it be that his own princess also had some affair with Fang Er, but he hadn't discovered it yet, so Your Majesty was punishing them all at once?
He had ridiculed Chai Lingwu before, but in fact they were in the same boat?
Du He was no longer calm. He swallowed his saliva, looked at Li Chengqian and asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, is this... related to me?"

"Ok?"

Li Chengqian frowned, full of annoyance: "How can you take responsibility for something like this?"

Du He said weakly: "Then why does Your Majesty always say 'you'? From what I hear, it seems to include you all..."

Li Chengqian sighed helplessly, rubbed his brows, and waved his hand, saying, "You go back first."

"Here."

Du He stood up and was about to leave.

Chai Lingwu said, "How about...I go back too?"

Du He lowered his head, not daring to speak, feeling contempt in his heart.

I told you that you are a heartless and spineless person, right?

Li Chengqian looked at Chai Lingwu and said, "Have you thought it through? If you leave, don't cause this kind of thing again in the future."

Chai Lingwu looked very depressed and nodded: "I have thought it through."

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Go back and tell your brother that I am not an unfeeling person. No matter what, I will let him off for my aunt's sake. Since you are not feeling well, don't rush back to Hanhai. Recover your health in Chang'an first."

Chai Lingwu: “…”

Your Majesty, have you misunderstood the relationship between us brothers?

If you feel guilty and want to show me kindness, you should drive my brother away from Chang'an as soon as possible!

But how can I say this?

I was extremely depressed and could only express my gratitude to His Majesty with tears in my eyes, and then left with Du He...

……

"Call that bastard Fang Er to me!"

After finally coaxing the two princes-in-law away, Li Chengqian, with a look of anger on his face, led the eunuchs to the Fang family, intending to call Fang Jun over and give him a scolding to vent his anger.

The eunuch took the order and left.

After returning half an hour later, Wang De reported: "The Grand Commandant sent someone back to the palace early in the morning to inform us that they have gone to Luoyang to deal with all the affairs of the 'Eastern Tang Merchants'. They have probably passed Tongguan by now..."

Li Chengqian laughed in anger, slammed the table hard, and said angrily: "This bastard caused trouble and ran away, leaving me to clean up his mess. He is so shameless!"

Then he sighed again and complained helplessly: "My sisters are really strange. There are so many heroes in the world, some are strong, some are gentle, and some are as handsome as Pan An... Why do they all like Fang Jun, a fool?"

Whether they are married or unmarried, they are all deeply in love with Fang Jun, even disregarding their own reputation, like bees and butterflies chasing flowers.

It's such a disgrace to the royal family!
But what can he do?
Just as he said to Chai Lingwu, as the eldest son of Emperor Taizong, during the process of growing up, Emperor Taizong, Empress Wende and the imperial tutors never tired of instilling in him the responsibility and duties of being an eldest brother.

He has always adhered to it.

The King of Jin and the King of Qi could be forgiven for the crime of treason, let alone the sisters who were merely misbehaving?

Furthermore, can Fang Jun really be punished for this?
This kind of trivial matter is not worthy of being mentioned on the stage...

*****
The boat turned from the Yellow River into the Luo River. It began to drizzle as it went upstream. Willows on both sides of the river were swaying in the mist and rain.

A light breeze and slanting rain fell into Luoyang.

After landing at the pier and arriving at the head office of "Dong Da Tang Trading Company", Wu Meiniang, who was handling business, widened her beautiful eyes and looked at the man who "fell from the sky" in disbelief.

"My dear, why did you come here so suddenly and without any warning? There was no sign beforehand. Could it be that you are worried that I would be fascinated by this talented and handsome man from Luoyang City, so you came to conduct a surprise inspection?"

Wu Meiniang wore an apricot-yellow skirt and a light pink jacket. Her hair was neatly done up, revealing her slender, white neck. Her eyes showed surprise and a faint smile.

Fang Jun dismissed the maids, sat on a chair, took the tea handed to him by Wu Meiniang, took a sip, and said with a smile: "I, Fang Er, have eight buckets of talent in the world, and the rest of the people have two buckets. How can there be anyone more talented than me? As for my appearance, I certainly can't say it's handsome, but I have extraordinary talent. Those girls in the boudoir who are unaware of the world covet good looks, but married ladies know that a strong body and some outstanding talents are the supreme gifts in the boudoir."

"Pooh!"

Wu Meiniang's pretty face turned red. She spat and sat down on the chair beside her. She said angrily, "You are so slick and unrestrained. How can you have the dignity and dignity of an important official of the empire? You look more like a playful knight in the market..."

She said she disliked him, but her eyes stayed on his face. The more she looked, the happier she became.

It is good for a man to be handsome, but one as heroic and talented as you are, the more you look at him, the more attractive he becomes. He is the best.

Just as what Langjun said, having talent, ability, and some genius... is the way to a long-term relationship between men and women.

Seeing that her husband looked tired and exhausted, Wu Meiniang stood up and went out to tell the maid to prepare hot water for him to bathe. Then she came back and asked in a low voice: "Why did you come so suddenly? You just returned to Chang'an not long ago. Did something happen in the court?"

After returning to Chang'an with a great victory in the Western Expedition, he must have had countless matters piled up to deal with, and he would not have been able to get away for three or two months. However, he suddenly came to Luoyang at this time. There must be a reason.

In front of Wu Meiniang, Fang Jun was always open and frank, and there were no secrets in either official or private matters. He even needed Wu Meiniang's help to think of a solution or make a decision many times. To some extent, Wu Meiniang was far more important to Fang Jun than anyone else.

So he told him what happened in Chang'an.

Finally, he sighed and complained, "Those two bastards got drunk and acted crazy, and the old scoundrel Prince of Hejian made a big fuss and made it known to everyone. If I don't leave, I will be punished and reprimanded by your majesty. I will come to Luoyang to spend a few days with you, and it won't be too late to go back until your majesty's anger has subsided."

Wu Meiniang snorted and said dissatisfiedly: "I knew you didn't care about me. I thought you came all the way here because you cared about me, but it turns out you came here to avoid trouble."

As for the romantic affairs between Fang Jun and those princesses, she didn't take it to heart at all.

Men who are too outstanding will naturally attract others' attention, and women will naturally throw themselves at them like moths to a flame. As long as both parties are willing, why bother?
Anyway, it won’t be my husband who will suffer.

Emperor Taizong's eldest daughter, Princess Changle, has already given birth to a son for her husband, so what's the big deal about having a few more princesses?
……

In the bathroom, Wu Meiniang, who had finally recovered her breath, was panting. She blushed a little as she looked at the water stains splashed on the ground. Her delicate body, which had just experienced a fierce battle, felt increasingly sore and weak. She twisted her body, finding a comfortable angle in her lover's arms, and talked about Li Jinxing and Li Yifu's voyage to the sea.

When Fang Jun heard that Wu Meiniang had instructed the two men to go to Japan to conduct a "popular election", he immediately gave her a thumbs up: "Madam, you are gifted with talent and wisdom. I admire you so much!"

In the past, when chatting, he also talked about how some countries in later generations used "freedom" and "democracy" to fool their citizens and deceive the world, but he never mentioned "democracy". Wu Meiniang is indeed a candidate with great political talent. She can actually think divergently and draw inferences from one example. It is really amazing.

Wu Mei Niang was very pleased to receive the praise from her husband. She rested her head on his shoulder, slightly raised her charming face, and said with a little worry: "This is an extremely advanced model. Will it make Japan a blessing in disguise and gain a more advanced political model?"