Chapter 2, The tree wishes to be still, but the wind does not cease

Uncle Xie stepped back a few paces, and Li Yuanji's voice rang out

The guard was taken aback, just as he was about to agree, Yin Ashu had already burst into the main hall. Upon seeing Li Yuanji standing at the entrance, he laughed heartily, "Your Highness, today I have vented my anger for you, and you must reward me well."

Uncle Xie hurriedly returned to his original position, kneeling on one knee, "Your Highness, do you have any further instructions?"

The reason it is referred to as a girl rather than a woman is that she is still unmarried and has not yet entered into matrimony

The woman's long hair at the temples is slightly dull and graying, with strands of white hair clearly visible in the bun on her head. Although she is only thirty-five years old, she appears to be fifty.

The rear hall serves as the sleeping quarters, where the female members of the Qi royal family reside

In the evening, Li Yuanji's mood had not improved in the slightest, and he prepared to go out for a walk

Looking from a distance, it resembles a decaying corpse on the verge of decomposition

Yin Jianmen is known as Yin Ashu, his daughter is the favored concubine of Li Yuan, Yin Defei, and his grandson is Feng Wang Li Yuanheng

Historical records indicate that Li Jiancheng and Concubine Yin had a relationship that transcended friendship. However, based on the memories that Li Yuanji has received from his predecessor, this is purely nonsense

His biological mother, the Dou family, therefore did not treat him well, neglecting him completely, which is why he was raised by Chen Shanyi

Hmm

Li Yuanji still wanted to speak, but Chen Shanyi had already crawled out of the main hall.

This sitting lasted until evening

Li Yuanji did not dare to provoke her again, standing in place and softly saying: "Empress Chen, I am San Hu..."

His brutal personality is closely related to the fact that he was not favored by his biological mother

Allowing adult sons to reside in the palace is undoubtedly a bold maneuver by Li Yuan

According to Li Yuanji's understanding of history, the reason why the ancestors resembled the Hu people is largely related to the Dou family, and the Dou family's disdain for the ancestors is entirely unfounded

The meaning is to celebrate the birth of Li Chengqian

Chen Shanyi seemed not to have heard anything, continuing to walk forward with a vacant gaze

Isn't it killed

When their ambition for power surpassed their friendship, the convenient door provided by Li Yuan became the passage for them to turn against each other.

The Wude Hall covers a vast area, complete with pavilions, towers, and various structures.

Li Yuanji walked barefoot to the entrance of the main hall, and only when he felt the penetrating chill did he realize that he was not wearing shoes

After his gaze fell upon Li Yuanji's face, he suddenly widened his eyes in fear

The guard approached the front of the hall and saw Li Yuanji standing at the entrance. He hurriedly paid his respects, saying, "Your Highness, Supervisor Yin requests an audience."

The guard hesitated for a moment, lowered his head, and said softly: "Supervisor Yin has already breached the front hall and is heading this way..."

Unfortunately, this was Li Yuan's first time as emperor, and he had no idea that the allure of imperial power could not be resisted by mere friendship.

She instinctively shuddered, took a step back, and did not allow Li Yuanji's hand to touch her again

Uncle Xie Fang has left, and the maidservant has also departed

Uncle Xie was a bit bewildered, but he still bowed and agreed

It was only when Li Yuanji's hands touched her arms that she had a slight reaction

The name "Chengqian" was naturally no longer suitable for use as a palace name since it had been adopted by his own grandson. Consequently, Li Yuan changed the name of Chengqian Hall to Chengqing Hall

Please wait

It is difficult to say whether the paternal lineage has Hu blood, as history has not provided a clear answer. Li Yuanji did not find any relevant memories in the ancestral recollections, but it is certain that the maternal lineage has Hu blood, which is as solid as iron.

In the past, Li Jiancheng and Concubine Yin had some private dealings of mutual interest, which allowed Yin Ashu to act with impunity in the Crown Prince's palace and the Qi King's residence

Less than half a stick of incense later, a woman dressed in a deep blue robe entered the hall, holding a redwood square tray, her head bowed, taking small, delicate steps.

He feels uncomfortable staying in this palace

Li Yuanji looked at Chen Shanyi's reaction, feeling a mix of heartache and sorrow

Li Yuanji had no intention of vying for imperial power, so there was naturally no need to show Yin Ashu any courtesy. He immediately ordered, "Throw him out!"

Li Yuanji stood up, barefoot, and took the initiative to step forward, calling out in the gentlest tone he had ever used, "Lady Chen..."

Li Yuanji wore a displeased expression

The concubines in the palace can be referred to as "Niangniang," while the aunts, secondary wives, foster mothers, and wet nurses in ordinary households outside the palace can also be addressed as "Niangniang"

Li Yuanji could not bear to watch any longer; he inherited everything from his predecessor and did not mind helping to atone for the sins of his predecessor

Uncle Xie Fang is not only an official of the Qi Wangfu, but also a soldier at the front of the Qi Wang's tent

Li Yuanji has already made up his mind that once the treacherous officials in the residence are dealt with and the period of house arrest is over, he will take the beautiful maidens and Chen Shanyi from the residence to enjoy the mountains and waters.

Military orders are as solid as a mountain and must be obeyed

Yin Ashu's father, relying on his daughter's nobility, transformed from a rogue into the gatekeeper of the Two Instruments Hall in the Taiji Palace

When did Your Highness become merciful

Li Yuanji observed Uncle Xie Shufang's stiff movements and secretly shook his head, "There is still not a trace of the youthful vigor one should possess, guidance is still needed..."

Li Yuan's original intention for this action was to have his sons live together, allowing them to interact with each other and strengthen their brotherly bond

The predecessor is truly not a commendable entity

The palace is permeated with the phrase 'devouring people' everywhere, and he truly cannot stay any longer

Li Yuanji felt discontented, holding the rosewood square tray left by Chen Shanyi, he placed it on the long table in front of the couch and sat down on the floor beside the table.

This title has been passed down to later generations

He once again tore open his collar and slumped down on the soft couch in the main hall without any regard for his appearance

Upon hearing the words "San Hu," a glimmer of spirit finally appeared in Chen Shanyi's eyes as he looked up at Li Yuanji

The pronunciation is somewhat peculiar (nia, second tone)

Chen Shanyi's body began to tremble; she suppressed the fear within her, set the mahogany square tray aside, and crawled on the ground, not daring to move an inch

The transmission of messages between them is primarily conducted through Yin Ashu and the guards under Yin Ashu's command

Uncle Xie stood up in a daze, his movements stiff as he tilted his head back and exited the main hall

To this end, he specifically arranged for the residences of his three sons to be located along the central axis that runs through the Tai Chi Palace from east to west, where there are countless doorways that allow the sons to move about freely

In his childhood, when he was naive, he would respond when others called him Sanhu. However, as he grew up and became more understanding, he would turn hostile when others called him that again

Li Yuanji was about to instruct the maid standing outside the hall to assist him in putting on his shoes when he saw a guard hurriedly arriving at the front of the main hall

Li Yuanji frowned slightly and said, "Not seen."

His adoptive mother was more afraid of him than of a ghost, which shows the extent of the harm he caused her

Li Yuan and the Dou family were not good individuals either, as they failed to educate their offspring, resulting in a calamity that harmed others

A woman who is deeply scarred by her past yet still cares for the basic needs of her former self.

Chen Shanyi's body trembled, her breathing became rapid, and she stammered, "I... I take my leave..."

Li Yuan and the Dou family were unwilling to teach, and it was entirely possible to grant Chen Shanyi an identity, giving Chen Shanyi the authority to educate the predecessor, allowing Chen Shanyi to guide the predecessor in becoming a person

A decade ago, she was still a stunning woman with flowing black hair, but now she has transformed into a haggard woman with lifeless eyes and withered yellow hair

Here!

Li Yuanji deliberately adopted a stern expression, "This is a military order!"

Li Yuanji wished he could slap his former self, gritting his teeth and cursing, "Damn it!"

Her former self actually ordered someone to dismember her, which is simply more inhumane than a beast. No wonder the heavens could not bear to witness it and struck him dead with a thunderbolt

He crouched down and said softly: "Your Highness, San Hu knows he was wrong..."

Within the Hall of Martial Virtue, not only reside the former emperors, their consorts, wives, and children, but also thousands of palace maids and hundreds of guards

To the west are the Dajidian, Lizhengdian, Wanchundian, Liangyidian, Qianqiudian, Gongzhuyuan, Baifudian, as well as the Chengqingdian where Li Shimin resided, also known as the Qinwangfu

Li Yuanji could tell that her heart had long been tied to her previous self, and being good to her previous self had already become her instinct

He can still take a stroll around various places in the Wude Hall

Uncle Xie was even more bewildered, his handsome face displaying a look of confusion

The Chengqing Hall was formerly known as the Chengqian Hall along with the *Tu* Book. When Li Shimin's legitimate eldest son, Li Chengqian, was born, some officials believed that since Li Chengqian was born in the Chengqian Hall, the name Chengqian, which implies 'inheriting the imperial legacy and overseeing the universe,' was a good omen. Therefore, Li Yuan bestowed upon him the name Li Chengqian

The reason he stands out is that his appearance is somewhat ancestral, with the features of a Hu person being quite pronounced, which is in stark contrast to the Han appearance of his older siblings. Standing among his siblings, he seems like an outsider.

Li Yuan only confined him to the Wude Hall, but did not confine him to the main hall of Wude Hall

In later generations, in some areas of Guanzhong, people still refer to their aunts as "niangniang".

We meet on weekdays, also during the grand banquet hosted by Li Yuan

That is a reaction of her body's instinctive self-protection

However, they were completely absent, to the extent that after the predecessor became sensible, Chen Shanyi had no way to educate or restrain the predecessor, ultimately allowing the predecessor to become a menace

In the Tang Dynasty, the term "Niangniang" was not a title of nobility, but rather a common form of address.

The guards of the Wude Hall are permitted to move between the front hall and the main hall, but are strictly prohibited from entering the rear hall

San Hu is a diminutive of his original name, yet he is very displeased when others call him San Hu

Li Yuanji caught sight of the woman and let out a faint sigh in his heart

She is the adoptive mother of her predecessor, Chen Shanyi

To the east is the armory and the inner dining hall of the monk, and further ahead is the Eastern Palace of Prince Li Jiancheng

Ah?

Only Li Yuanji remained in the main hall, and thus he felt at ease

Li Yuanji said with a calm smile: "I want you to walk out with your head held high and your chest out"

Arrest them

Uncle Xie stood up and retreated from the main hall with his hands clasped.

The Wude Hall was bestowed by Li Yuan to its predecessor as a residence, serving as both a palace and the residence of the Prince of Qi