Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

Su Mansion...

Su Zhi sat quietly at the drawing table in front of the window. The setting sun shone on her through the window, as if covering her with a layer of light pink gauze.

Her skin was whiter than snow, as delicate and smooth as mutton-fat jade, and seemed to emit a faint halo under the reflection of the setting sun.

That exquisite face was like a work of art carefully carved by God. Her eyebrows were as slender and soft as distant ink, like willow leaves dancing lightly in the mountains. When she frowned slightly, it seemed as if there was a hint of sadness, which made her look even more charming.

Her eyes are like a clear deep pool, or like bright stars. When she concentrates on painting, her eyes sparkle with a lively light, as if hiding thousands of thoughts and stories. Occasionally, when she looks up, her eyes are like the shimmering surface of a lake, which makes people deeply immersed in it.

Her nose is straight and small, adorning the center of her face like a jade peak, adding a touch of playfulness and three-dimensionality to her appearance.

Those pink cherry lips, without any makeup, are red. When they are slightly pursed, they look like delicate flowers with dew, as if they want to say something but cannot, with a fascinating charm.

She held a paintbrush in her hand and was concentrating on outlining the lines, adding the final touches to the painting in front of her.

Her eyes were focused and serious, as if the whole world was only the painting in front of her.

The picture shows a landscape painting with undulating mountains, shrouded in clouds and mist, and a stream gurgling in the mountains. It seems that you can hear the clear sound of water.

She poured her heart and soul into every stroke, showing her extremely high talent for painting.

"Miss, Miss, this is great news! The master wants you to come over right away!"

A little maid ran in hurriedly, her face flushed, as if she had just finished a long-distance run, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.

Her voice broke the silence in the room, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Su Zhi frowned slightly, a little displeased by the sudden interruption, but when she saw the maid's excited look, she couldn't help laughing.

She put down her paintbrush, gently patted the paint crumbs on her body, and said, "What's wrong? You're stumbling around. What great news are you so anxious about?"

Her voice is gentle and sweet, like a clear spring in the mountains.

"Miss!" The little girl rushed to Su Zhi's side and skillfully massaged her shoulders with her hands. Her little face was filled with a bright smile, as if some great joy had happened.

"Great news! Great news! His Majesty is going to marry you! You're going to be the Queen!"

Her voice trembled with excitement, and her eyes were full of blessings for the young lady.

"Because of this incident, the master was promoted to the third rank!"

She continued, each word falling from her mouth like a sweet candy.

"Now the master asked me to come and call you quickly!"

After hearing the girl's report, Su Zhi's heart sank, and the smile that was originally as bright as the sun disappeared in an instant.

Her eyes became complicated, showing surprise, helplessness, and a hint of imperceptible sadness.

"Your Majesty... agrees?"

She asked still a little uncertainly, her voice very soft, as if she was afraid that the news was true.

The little girl nodded affirmatively, her eyes wide open, like two bright stars.

"That's right, Miss! His Majesty has agreed! The master is waiting for you in the main hall! He said he wants to tell you something."

Su Zhi closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

She shook her head helplessly, then said, "Tell father that I know, tidy up and go to the main hall." Her voice was a little hoarse, as if she was suppressing her inner emotions.

"Okay, miss, I'll go to the main hall and tell the master. Miss, do you need my help?" the little girl asked with concern.

Su Zhi shook her head, forced a smile, and said, "No need, I can do it myself."

After the little girl left, Su Zhi sat alone in a chair in silence for a long time. Her eyes were a little empty, and her thoughts drifted back to her childhood.

When she was a child, she was actually quite happy when she heard that she was going to marry the prince and become the crown princess.

At that time, she didn't understand what the palace was or what power was. She only knew that the prince was a very noble person and that becoming the prince's consort was a great thing.

She would excitedly share the news with her friends, imagining herself wearing a gorgeous wedding dress and living in a beautiful palace.

Although she didn't understand anything, her vision for the future filled her with joy every day.

However, after the Crown Prince turned down the engagement, the entire mansion was shrouded in gloom for a period of time.

Su Zhi could feel her parents' worry and disappointment, and could also hear the gossip of people around her.

Those words were like thorns that pierced her heart. From then on, the Crown Prince became the person that little Su Zhi hated the most.

She hated his ruthlessness and the predicament he had put herself and her family in.

When she grew up and understood some things, Su Zhi no longer hated the Crown Prince. Instead, she was very grateful to him in her heart.

She saw the intrigues in the palace and the tragic fate of those palace women.

She understood that if she had really married the prince, she might have fallen into the same quagmire.

It was the decision of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that prevented him from entering the palace, a cruel place where people are cruelly treated, when he was still young and ignorant. Instead, he was able to grow up happily in the Su Mansion, accompany his parents, and enjoy the warmth of family.

She had seen too many of her close friends suffer tragic fates after getting married.

Some were neglected by their husbands and left alone in empty houses; some were bullied by their in-laws and suffered all kinds of grievances; some even lost their lives in court struggles.

Every time she heard about these things, she would feel thankful. Fortunately, her engagement with the Crown Prince had not been cancelled, and no one dared to propose marriage. Instead, she lived a carefree life.

She can enjoy the flowers and paint in the garden in the early morning, read and drink tea in the study in the afternoon, and enjoy the moon and listen to the wind in the courtyard at night.

She could do whatever she wanted without worrying about the palace rules, her husband's mood swings, or the difficulties posed by her in-laws.

Although her parents were always anxious, she was not anxious at all.

She felt that it was good to not get married for the rest of her life. She was not the only child in the family, and her younger sister was already married. She could also stay with her parents and enjoy a leisurely and comfortable life.

But now... this sudden news broke her originally peaceful life, like a storm sweeping across her world.

For a moment, Su Zhi was in a state of confusion. She didn't know how to face this decision that would change her fate.

She stood up, walked to the dressing table and looked at herself in the mirror.

She was still beautiful in the mirror, but there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

She casually put on some makeup, which was very light, but it couldn't hide her fatigue.

Then, she took a deep breath and walked towards the main hall.

In the main hall, Su Tan's old face was full of smiles. That smile was like a blooming chrysanthemum, and every wrinkle was filled with joy.

He paced back and forth in the main hall, his heart filled with joy. His daughter was finally getting married!

And she is going to marry His Majesty and become the Queen!

How blessed his daughter is!

As he thought about it, his eyes became moist.

His daughter is already nineteen years old. In the past, her engagement with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was always pending and was later broken off by the Crown Prince. Those days were really hard for her.

In the past, everyone said that their daughters were too old and no one would want them in the future.

If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't give in, her daughter will have to live out her life alone in the Su Mansion!

Whenever he encountered such sarcasm, Su Tan was so angry that he trembled all over. He wanted to fight back and teach the other party a lesson, but he was always speechless.

Those people's words were like knives, cutting into his heart.

He could only go home in a sullen mood. Seeing his wife's increasingly sad face, he felt as if his heart was being pressed by a huge stone, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.

But it’s different now!

So what if his daughter is nineteen years old?

So what if I didn’t marry His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at that time?

You know, the Crown Prince back then is now His Majesty!

Her daughter is going to be the queen! He is the father-in-law of the Tang Dynasty!

What an honor it was! He seemed to have seen the glorious future of his family. Those who once looked down on them now looked at them with new eyes.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, and the smile on his face became even brighter.