Chapter 344 The capital is going to be moved (Part 2)
As soon as Zhang Zong got home, Taiping said he had something to discuss with him, so he followed Taiping to the small study next to the bedroom. At this time, Taiping hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Husband, my father is going to move the capital to Luoyang, and he will leave in a few days. Today I go to the palace to meet my father and mother. They want me to accompany me to Luoyang."
Zhang Zong was stunned when he heard the news, but soon felt that it was normal. After all, Taiping was the most beloved daughter of Li Zhi and his wife. Even if she got married, she would not want to separate from her, so it was not surprising that she wanted to take her to Luoyang with her.
However, Zhang Zong showed a hesitant expression when he heard this. After a moment, he spoke: "It is normal for Your Majesty to take you to Luoyang, but I am an official of the Eastern Palace. If the prince doesn't leave, I'm afraid it won't be convenient for me to leave."
Zhang Zong didn't want to follow Li Zhi to Luoyang, and he was mainly worried about Li Hong's side. After all, Li Hong is busy every day now and has problems with his health. When he is there, he can persuade him. If he goes to Luoyang, what if there is something wrong with Li Hong's side, it would be bad.
Hearing Zhang Zong's words, Taiping nodded and said, "I have considered this. My father once said that my elder brother may need your help, so I asked me to ask you for your opinion. If you don't want to, I won't go. When my elder brother finishes his work in the future, it's not too late for us to go to Luoyang together."
"It's not as good as you..." Zhang Zong wanted to say something, but he felt it was not appropriate when he opened his mouth, so he immediately closed his mouth.
Taiping seemed to know what Zhang Zong was going to say, and his expression was a little sad. She and Zhang Zong had just gotten married. Although there was no husband and wife between them, at least they were still husband and wife. However, Zhang Zong obviously wanted to separate from her just now. Although he didn't say it, she felt that Zhang Zong still had no feelings for him. Of course, with the things she did before, Zhang Zong could not accept her in such a short time.
But Taiping quickly cheered up and smiled again, "Actually, I don't want to go to Luoyang either!"
"Why?" Zhang Zong asked in surprise when he heard this. He thought that since Taiping asked about his opinion, he should have agreed to Li Zhi to go to Luoyang.
"I have lived under the wings of my father and mother since I was a child. I have never left them to live alone. Now they are going to Luoyang, and I stay in Chang'an, so I can experience the life of temporarily leaving them." Taiping replied with a smile.
When Zhang Zong heard Taiping's answer, he shook his head and smiled, "Then you may be disappointed. No matter where Your Majesty is, you are the princess of the Tang Dynasty. Unless you find a place where no one is invisible, you will never want to experience getting rid of the princess' identity in your life."
"That's right!" Taiping was a little upset when he heard this. Although she was a princess and had been frugal since she was a child, this kind of life was a bit boring, which made her yearn for the outside world. She occasionally fantasizes about how she can live like an ordinary person. However, this idea is too naive to Zhang Zong. After all, I don't know how many people in this world envy Taiping, and even dream of dreaming that the princess's daily life is like?
"If you don't go to Luoyang, will your Majesty agree?" Zhang Zong said worriedly at this time. As far as he knows, Li Zhi's physical condition in recent years has been very bad. According to the original history, it seems that he will not have a few years to live. If Li Zhi dies and Taiping is not around, maybe Taiping will leave a lifetime of regrets.
"I am already a married daughter. As the saying goes, I will follow my husband when I get married. Even the emperor cannot force me. Moreover, I have asked my father. My elder brother may only need to stay in Chang'an for a year or two to handle the funeral. And I can also take time to visit my father during this period." Taiping replied with a smile.
Hearing Taiping say this, Zhang Zong nodded, "The woman obeys and four virtues." Although the Tang Dynasty was not as feudal as the Ming and Qing dynasties, these rules were still supported by the court and society, even the princesses.
"By the way, will you have time tomorrow?" Taiping suddenly asked again.
"It's nothing to do tomorrow, why do you have something to do?" Zhang Zong thought for a while and replied. He didn't have to go to Chongxian Pavilion tomorrow, and he even planned to stay at home to eat dumplings, so there was nothing else to do.
"That's great. Yesterday, a group of rare beasts were sent to Beiyuan, all of which were sent by government officials from all over the country. I heard that there are some strange flowers and plants. Why not let's go and have a look together? If your husband likes it, you can also transplant some flowers and plants into the garden." Taiping immediately spoke.
"This..." Zhang Zong was a little hesitant when he heard this, but he thought that he had been married to Taiping for almost a month, but he had never taken her to play. He even did not appear in front of others except after returning to the banquet.
"Okay, then we'll go to Beiyuan tomorrow!" Zhang Zong finally nodded. After all, he had agreed to Taiping and wanted to accept it, so he couldn't always resist Taiping.
"That's great, I'll make arrangements now. Let's have a good day in Beiyuan and have lunch there. My favorite thing before was to have a picnic with my father and the others in Beiyuan!" Taiping saw Zhang Zong agreeing, and immediately said excitedly. After saying that, he ran out happily and told his subordinates to prepare for tomorrow's trip.
After Taiping left, Zhang Zong fell into deep thought and was about to move the capital. Not only did Li Zhi go to Luoyang, but there were also a large number of nobles and officials accompanying him, including many royal family members.
"I don't know... will the eldest princess and the others go?" Zhang Zong suddenly whispered. If the eldest princess Chengyang also wanted to go to Luoyang with Li Zhi, she would definitely bring Ning'er with her. Then they would be separated from each other and it would be even more unlikely to meet.
Thinking of the above, Zhang Zong also showed a sad look. In fact, he could have asked Xue Shao during class today, but he didn't dare to ask because he was afraid that the other party would tell him that the eldest princess really wanted to go to Luoyang. After all, before knowing the final result, he could still keep a glimmer of hope. Even if he couldn't see Ning'er, he could stay in the same city with her.
"Good luck makes people! Good luck makes people!" Zhang Zong sighed helplessly at last.
Chapter completed!