I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

In fact, Li Shen said these things to Wu Meiniang just to comfort himself.

Wu Meiniang has the potential to become an emperor. Even if she falls into the palace of Prince Ji, she still has the potential.

If his bloodline awakens one day, I am afraid that there will be no peace in the Ji Wang Mansion.

Therefore, Li Shen would brainwash Wu Meiniang and seal her bloodline whenever he had time, just to be prepared.

Otherwise, with the intelligence of that little girl Lu Dingniang, how could she resist the methods of the empress.

Li Shen doesn't want a fire in his backyard.

"Thank you for your teachings, Your Highness. Mei Niang is grateful. Just as Your Highness said, being in Prince Ji's Mansion is a hundred times better than being in the deep palace.

I can accompany the prince to see the outside world, or I can live a free life in Prince Ji's mansion.

There is no need to engage in intrigue like in the palace, trying to compete for beauty.

In the palace, I live a comfortable and happy life. "

Holding Li Shen in her arms, Wu Meiniang whispered affectionately in Li Shen's ear, enjoying Li Shen's touch.

Li Shen felt his ears were a little itchy from the wind blowing, so he pulled Wu Meiniang in front of him and held her in his arms.

"Don't worry, I will not treat you unfairly. Although I cannot promise you anything, Yangyang and Xixi,

This king will treat everyone equally.

According to the rules, Yangyang will be named Duke of a county, and Xixi will be named Princess of a county.

But I heard from my mother that the Queen intends to make Xixi a princess, so that I don't have to worry about her.

As for Yangyang, I will think of a way to ask His Majesty for a county prince title."

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

Hearing Li Shen's words, Wu Meiniang was extremely excited and buried her head in Li Shen's arms.

Her children were bastards.

According to the law, the emperor's daughter is given the title of princess and is regarded as the first rank; the crown prince's daughter is given the title of princess and is regarded as the second rank; the king's daughter is given the title of princess and is regarded as the second rank.

The emperor's brothers and sons were all granted the title of prince; the sons of the crown prince were given the title of county prince; among the sons of the prince, the heir apparent was given the title of heir prince, and all other sons were given the title of county dukes; those who were promoted due to favors were given the title of county prince.

That is to say, her two children could only be a county princess and a county duke.

Ever since she had a child, Wu Meiniang's heart has been on the child. Who doesn't want her child to be successful?

Seeing that Prince Ji was so good to his children and did not distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate children, Wu Meiniang was very pleased.

Especially towards his daughter Yu Ji, Li Shen doted on her so much that even His Majesty and the Queen loved her very much.

As a concubine of a royal family, this is what many people dream of.

I originally thought that I had gotten enough, but I didn't expect that Prince Ji would have such thoughts.

Only the children of the crown prince are eligible to be given the titles of Princess and Prince, and only those who are promoted through grace can be given the title of Prince.

Wu Mei Niang was delighted, but also a little worried when she asked:

"Your Majesty, this would break the rules and I'm afraid there would be criticism from the outside world.

Moreover, only the children of the crown prince can be given the title of prince or princess. Will the outside world think that you, Your Highness, are taking advantage of your favor and are becoming arrogant and having thoughts that you shouldn’t have?”

"Ha ha ha ha."

Hearing Wu Meiniang's concerns, Li Shen laughed heartily.

“Don’t worry, I want it, Your Majesty and the Crown Prince will be too relieved. If the King of Yue had no desires, they would be more worried.

A prince or princess is nothing, it is just an empty title and has no real power.

This king donates tens of millions of guan of tax revenue to the national treasury every year, so I have already bought it."

Isn't it said that if you have made contributions, you can be granted the title of a prince? I give his father so much money every year, what's wrong with the title of a prince?

"But...but, Your Majesty, Xingchen Yuji is a concubine's daughter. If Your Majesty asks for the title, then what about the others in the palace..."

Wu Meiniang was hesitant to speak. The other children were also born out of wedlock. If Prince Ji only asked for titles for his two children.

What about the other children?

This makes Prince Ji seem unfair. Thinking of this, Wu Meiniang continued to speak.

"My Lord, I think I'd better wait a little longer regarding the title."

Li Shen stroked Wu Meiniang's head and said with a smile:

"It's okay. I've already made up my mind. When the crown prince takes the throne, I can ask him for the other children.

Let Your Majesty confer titles on a few first, and the Crown Prince will confer titles on the rest.

Now is the time to give the prince a chance to reward me. I will surely be filled with gratitude.”

This is the routine that is used when the old and new emperors take over. Whoever they favor will be demoted first, and then promoted with special favor after the new emperor ascends the throne.

"Is it inappropriate for Your Majesty to do this?"

“What’s wrong with that? This is also a means for the Crown Prince to win over this King in the future, and everyone knows it.

Xixi Yangyang is already over four years old. I will start to do it when I finish the things I have on hand."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will work hard to assist the princess and manage the palace well so that Your Majesty will have no worries."

After hearing Li Shen's words, Wu Meiniang stopped talking.

"Hey? By the way, where's Ding Niang?"

Li Shen suddenly asked.

"My Lord, the princess should be with the prince. He has caught a cold these past few days, and the princess has been taking care of him."

Wu Meiniang replied.

"Feng Han? Why didn't you tell me?"

Li Shen was a little unhappy.

"Your Highness, the princess didn't allow me to tell you. The doctor has checked it out and it's just a common cold. He's almost recovered after taking two doses of medicine.

The princess said she was afraid of infecting the prince.

Your Highness has so many things on his mind right now, he cannot afford to fall ill."

When Wu Meiniang saw that Li Shen was unhappy, she hurried to explain.

“What nonsense! My son is sick, and you are still thinking so much. Now that he is almost well, I will go to see him later.

And Chijia, I haven't seen her for a long time. Chijia, which good person do you think is called Chijia?

It would be better if they didn't come up with this name.

My name is Li Yinyu. Is it because I am not well-educated or the name I chose is too profound? I don’t think it sounds good. "

Li Shen complained that Chijia was Lan Yuer's child, a girl who was over two years old.

The name was also given by Li Shimin and Empress Changsun.

But it did not achieve the effect that Li Shen wanted.

“Your Majesty, the name bestowed by His Majesty is of great significance. No matter what name you give it, it will be beneficial in the future.

And the yin feather means auspiciousness."

Wu Meiniang was very helpless. How many of her descendants could be named by His Majesty? All four of Li Shen's children were named by His Majesty, but he still disliked the names because they were not nice.

"You are right. I am a little tired. Please accompany me to take a nap."

Li Shen yawned, stood up holding Wu Meiniang, and went to his study.

There is a bed and a couch in the study.

Wu Meiniang helped Li Shen undress, and Li Shen pulled Lu Dingniang onto the couch together.

Li Shen held Wu Meiniang in his arms, and his heart was distracted as he smelled her fragrance.

(The records of titles in this article refer to the Six Codes of the Tang Dynasty.

However, the author found that Li Shen's eldest son Li Wei was named Prince of Dongping, while his second son was named Prince of Yiyang.

The other five sons were all county dukes.

The second son was Li Cong, Du Fu's great-grandfather.)