When Changsun Wuji mentioned Empress Changsun, he rarely used the nickname "Guanyin Maid". Speaking of which, he was a person with distinctive rank. Since Li Shimin ascended the throne and became emperor, he would be respectfully called "Queen" when he mentioned his sister, but today he showed true feelings in front of Li Xiu, so he couldn't help but use Empress Changsun's nickname. .

Li Xiu couldn't help but sigh with some emotion when he heard this. Although he didn't meet Empress Changsun many times, he had also heard of some of her deeds. For example, during the Wude period, Li Shimin was suppressed by Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng. Thanks to her many times, she tried her best to make friends with the concubines in the palace and provide Li Shimin with some room for maneuver. During the Xuanwu Gate Incident, she personally accompanied Li Shimin to encourage the soldiers. In addition, Li Shimin apologized to Li Yuan after the incident, thus alleviating the relationship between them.

Although the battles in the palace are not as real as those on the battlefield, they kill people without blood, and their cruelty is not bad at all on the battlefield. Queen Changsun’s ability to be a mother now is also the reward for her efforts in the past. However, Li Xiu did not want Qi Niang to follow the old path of Queen Changsun.

"Mr. Concubine, are you sure you don't want to marry Ling Mei to Chengqian?" Changsun Wuji was silent for a long time and suddenly asked again. This matter is very important to him. Although Li Xiu had already expressed his opinion just now, he still wanted to confirm it.

"If Chengqian was not the prince, I might agree very much, but his identity is really special. I only have such a sister. I really don't want him to enter the palace. What's more, I think Qi Niang has always treated Chengqian as her younger brother, and there is no relationship between men and women!" Li Xiu expressed his position again without hesitation.

Although Changsun Wuji didn't say it, Li Xiu could see that he didn't want Li Chengqian to marry Qi Niang, mainly because Li Chengqian had a very close relationship with him. First, he was Li Chengqian's uncle, and second, he was Li Chengqian's teacher. In comparison, Changsun Wuji was just Li Chengqian's uncle. If Li Chengqian ascended the throne in the future, he might be more influenced by Li Xiu on Li Chengqian than Changsun Wuji.

Of course, although Li Xiu's influence on Li Chengqian is stronger, it is also very limited than Changsun Wuji. Moreover, Li Xiu does not like to participate in the government affairs, which also makes Changsun Wuji more at ease. However, if Li Chengqian married Qi Niang again, Li Xiu's influence on Li Chengqian would increase again, which makes Changsun Wuji have to worry about it. After all, private relationships are private relationships, but in the face of power, Changsun Wuji would not consider any private relationships.

Hearing Li Xiu's position again, Li Xiu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but then frowned and said, "But now it seems that Cheng Qian has a deep love for Ling Mei. If he wants him to give up, it may not be easy."

"I am also very distressed about this matter during this period. To be honest, I haven't slept well for several days. If I strongly refuse Cheng Qian and don't let him meet Qi Niang again, it will definitely hurt his heart. But if this continues, I'm afraid he will fall deeper, so I'm very conflicted now!" Li Xiu said helplessly when he heard this.

Changsun Wuji nodded in agreement at this time, and his brows frowned even deeper. After a while, he suddenly raised his head and said with a cold look: "Mr. Concubine, it's not impossible to make the prince give up!"

"What method?" Li Xiu was stunned when he heard this, but when he saw the expression on Changsun Wuji's face, his heart tightened, and at the same time he had a bad premonition.

"It's very simple, that is, to make another marriage for the prince and let him get married as soon as possible, so that he will have no reason to bother Ling Mei anymore!" Changsun Wuji spoke immediately.

"This..." Li Xiu couldn't help but smile a little bitterly. He had vaguely guessed Changsun Wuji's thoughts just now. After all, there was no other way to make Li Chengqian give up.

"I know it's not convenient for you to do this, so let me leave this matter!" Changsun Wuji stood up and said suddenly, as if he was impatient to decide this matter.

"Okay, Cheng Qian is fifteen years old, and he is indeed at the age of getting engaged, so everything will be done with me!" Li Xiu was silent for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement. Although he knew that he was a little sorry for Li Cheng Qian to do this, he had no other better way.

"Mr. Concubine, it's not too late to do this. I'll go to the palace now and test Your Majesty's attitude first. In my opinion, Your Majesty should not object. Then I will convince the queen and choose a virtuous woman as the crown princess. As long as the marriage is settled, there is no need to worry about the crown prince." After Changsun Wuji said that, he bowed and then left here with great strides.

Looking at Changsun Wuji's back as he left, Li Xiu's face also showed a complicated look. Finally, he sat down again and looked at the lake outside the pavilion and stared quietly in a daze. He didn't know whether it was right or wrong about choosing a concubine for Li Chengqian. After all, it would be a bit too cruel to ask Li Chengqian to marry a woman he didn't like, but he couldn't let Qi Niang marry the other party.

Thinking of the above, Li Xiu also felt that he had a lot of troubles in his heart. He faced many choices in his life, and these choices often made people feel embarrassed. Although we knew that no matter which one we chose, we would regret another possibility in the future, we would choose one of these embarrassing options.

Li Xiu sat quietly in the pavilion in the middle of the lake for a long time, and finally, it was not until it was late that he slowly stood up, left the restaurant and took a carriage and returned home. At this time, the sky was completely dark. The family had already had dinner because they had children. However, Yue Chan personally cooked some delicious meals for Li Xiu and served Li Xiu for dinner.

Feeling Yuechan's care for him, Li Xiu finally got rid of the conflicting mood. He joked with Yuechan as if nothing had happened. After dinner, he went to Princess Pingyang to play with the little guy Li Luo for a while before going back to rest.

Changsun Wuji's movements were indeed very fast. On the afternoon of the next day, Li Shimin suddenly summoned Li Xiu, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and other important officials to Liangyi Hall. When the people arrived, Li Shimin immediately spoke, "I want to choose a concubine for the crown prince, I wonder what your dear friends mean?"

"Your Majesty is wise. The prince is already an adult. It is indeed the age to get married!" As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, Fang Xuanling was the first to stand up and agree. He had no idea that Li Chengqian liked Qi Niang, but simply thought that this was a good thing. After all, the prince had descendants, which would only make Li Chengqian's position as the prince stronger, and at the same time reduce some unnecessary hidden dangers.

"I'm going to discuss it!" Several other ministers also agreed. After all, this is a good thing and is beneficial to the country, so naturally no one objected.

"Marrying is indeed a good thing, but it is difficult to determine the candidate for the Crown Princess. Moreover, the Crown Princess is the future queen, and the relationship is very important. Therefore, I want one of you to be responsible for the selection of the Crown Princess. I wonder who you are willing to take on this important task?" It is rare that no one objected to one thing, and Li Shimin immediately said happily.

When Fang Xuanling and others heard that they were looking for someone to be responsible for selecting the Crown Princess, they all showed hesitation expressions. This matter is indeed important, but it is not that easy to do. If the selected Crown Princess is satisfied with the Crown Prince, it is of course the best. But if the Crown Prince is not satisfied, then this relationship will be too great. At that time, it may be that it is not a human inside or outside, so no one speaks for a while.

"Your Majesty, I think that choosing a concubine for the crown prince is not only a state affairs, but also a family matter for His Majesty. Therefore, it is best for a royal relative to choose a concubine!" At this moment, an old minister with gray hair and big ears stood up and said, while speaking, he looked up at Li Xiu and Changsun Wuji.

This old minister Li Xiu knew him. He was Gao Shilian, the uncle of Changsun Wuji and Empress Changsun. At that time, Changsun Wuji's father was early, so their brother and sister lived in Gao Shilian's mansion. Empress Changsun was able to marry Li Shimin was also a marriage he had led. Therefore, both Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin respected him very much. After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Gao Shilian also held important positions many times. Before, he was promoted, and was granted the title of the Supreme Pillar Kingdom, the Grand Sikong, and the third rank of the Secretariat. It can be said that he was of high power.

"What the Grand Sikong said is so great, I will discuss it!" Seeing that Gao Shilian even cheated his nephew, Fang Xuanling naturally would not miss this opportunity, and he immediately agreed. In fact, he also felt that Li Xiu and Changsun Wuji were most suitable for doing this. Even if the prince was not satisfied, he could withstand it as both of them. Naturally, the others also discussed it one after another. Anyway, no one wanted to take on this chore, no one wanted to take on this chore.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to be responsible for selecting the Crown Princess!" At this moment, Changsun Wuji took the initiative to stand up and spoke. Seeing this, Li Xiu finally understood that it was probably Gao Shilian and Changsun Wuji who had colluded long ago, so they acted in the drama just now.

Changsun Wuji had long said that he would handle Li Chengqian's marriage personally, so Li Xiu naturally would not compete with him. It would be best if Changsun Wuji was responsible. At least Li Xiu didn't have to worry about him choosing Qi Niang.

It is estimated that Li Shimin is also very inclined to Changsun Wuji or Li Xiu. After all, they are not only their most trusted ministers, but also their royal relatives, and their relationship with Li Chengqian is very close. So when he saw Changsun Wuji stand up, he nodded and said, "It's great. I'll leave it to Wuji for Chengqian to choose a concubine. Three months later, I want you to choose a suitable princess for the prince!"
Chapter completed!