Chapter 2 Chapter two

After the servant retreated, without waiting for the emperor's hint, Wu Zetian took off his clothes automatically, revealing a carcass as white as alabaster, and accepted the visual inspection in advance.In fact, during the court beauty pageant, the female officials and eunuchs who selected the beauties had carried out a thorough and meticulous naked inspection one by one: after seeing the facial features and hair, they took off their clothes, observed carefully in the sun, and measured their shoulders. , arms, waist, legs, feet and other parts of the size, breasts, genitals, anus, etc., without any omission.It can be said that there are no inspections everywhere, no exceptions, and strict identification.Candidates are required to have "breast and breast hair, and umbilical capacity of half an inch", "the private parts are buried, to show two strands, the gutter is Odan, and the fire is ready to vomit", and "no hemorrhoids, no ulcers, no sunspots, no wounds" "etc.After such scrutiny, Fang came to the conclusion, "This is also a virgin who is respectful and strict."During Li Shimin's 23-year reign, he released more than 3,000 court ladies, and had two beauty pageants. The beauties in the harem were like a cloud, and they seemed to be less charming, bold, and full of personality than this young girl.The color of her skin is like fresh and tender honey that has never been touched by human hands, so tender that water can be squeezed out, a pair of lotus pods are pitifully spread out on her chest, her hips are slightly upturned, her whole body is flexible and plump, slender and straight, Just like a water hibiscus, it is fresh and fresh.In the mysterious and sacred deeds, Wu Zetian neither flinched nor shy, or pretended to be flattering, or pretended to be happy.Li Shimin was very happy, very comfortable, hugged him in his arms and caressed him once again.Before the early court, the servants came to Ganlu Hall according to the rules, picked up Wu Zetian, and sent her back to the residence of Yeting Palace.Wu Zetian, who was lying on the bed, fell into a drowsy sleep until dawn as if drunk.After waking up, Ye Ting Ling brought over the jewels and accessories bestowed by the Holy Majesty.In addition, a pair of jade bracelets and a canary bead string step shake were added.However, the good times did not last long.The star of hope that had just risen in Wu Zetian's immature heart quickly disappeared. After a few favors, Li Shimin no longer called her to sleep with her.It's really unpredictable, and people have fortunes and misfortunes.At this time, a shocking and strange thing happened. During the day, Ziwei star, Taibaijin star, can often be seen.The ancients were deeply influenced by Dong Zhongshu's thought of "response between heaven and man", and they were very sensitive to changes in celestial phenomena. They believed superstitiously that the appearance of Taibai star during the day was a sign of a change of emperor.The Taishi made Li Chunfeng extremely nervous, and he played to Li Shimin with sincerity and fear: "I look up at the sky and look down at the numbers. After the Tang Dynasty and the Three Dynasties, the heroine Wu will rule the world."

Li Chunfeng is proficient in astronomy, calendar and the way of yin and yang. He is in charge of the Taishi Bureau and can accurately calculate the time of solar and lunar eclipses.Later in the Gaozong Dynasty, he revised the Huangji calendar of the Sui Dynasty to the Linde calendar, issued it under the name of Yifeng calendar, and spread it to Silla, Japan and other countries.At the same time, there were rumors among the people that "the three dynasties of the Tang Dynasty, the heroine Chang".Another secret note was found in the library in the palace, which also contained similar words.Li Shimin admired Li Chunfeng's genius and ability of forecasting very much, and adding secrets and rumors, he couldn't help but turn pale with fright, frowning, and asked Li Chunfeng anxiously: "Can you confirm the location of this woman?"

"In general, she is in the capital. Nine times out of ten, she is in the harem. In another thirty years, she will replace Tang Dynasty as king and destroy the descendants of the Li family." Li Chunfeng answered quite simply. "Is there any way to get rid of this evil star as soon as possible and cut off the root of future disaster?" "Hey, human power cannot change the destiny. If innocent people are killed because of this, it will only worsen the disaster. This change should occur thirty years later. At that time, she will be old and be kind, and the disaster will be lessened accordingly. The Holy One A benevolent monarch, if you do good deeds, there will be good rewards, and after she usurps the throne, she may return to the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin adopted his advice, but since then he has become suspicious and malicious towards the Wu surname.Against his will and cruelty, he endured the pain to part with each other, and regarded Wu Zhao as a scourge, and kept him far away.After falling out of favor, the environment around Wu Zetian quickly changed drastically.The concubines gloated, the eunuchs threw stones at her, and even the maids and eunuchs who served her became cold.What happened to her was like falling from heaven to hell, with cold tea and cold food and cold words.What is even more unbearable are those barbed words, contemptuous eyes, cold sneers, and sarcasm.Fortunately, Wu Zetian is physically strong and able to think freely, otherwise, she would really be driven crazy and forced to hang herself.She had nothing to do all day long, and hid in the semi-dark house, struggling and supporting herself.No one came to her door, and she dared not go out.The dangerous situation is a kind of tempering for her, and it also gives her a chance to reflect.She recalled the happy time when she was favored: playing, chasing, fluttering butterflies, catching fireflies in the imperial garden, or playing the piano and swinging for a while.Li Shimin also took her to enjoy the performances of court musicians, listen to music and dance, and watch juggling at any time.Follow the emperor to play polo in the Royal Garden in the outskirts and watch horse riding and archery races.Extreme joy begets sorrow.In her view, the Shishi Cong incident is an obvious turning point, the most impressive and the lesson is extremely profound.Before the polo match, Li Shimin suddenly thought of a hard-earned horse from the Western Regions, the Lion Cong, and planned to ride on this strong horse to play a game of ball and show off his riding skills.The horse officer "turned pale when he talked about the horse," and complained with a helpless expression: "The lion is still wild and can't be tamed. It bites, kicks, and hurts several people."

Li Shimin flashed his dragon eyes and saw two riders staggering towards him, one with a bruised nose and a swollen face, and the other with a limping and injured left leg leaning on a cane: "Scared, it seems that this horse is really difficult to tame." "Your majesty, my concubine can tame it." Wu Zetian spoke to break the silence. "You, do you have such a great ability?" "Yes," Wu Zetian seemed very confident, "just give me three things." "Which three?" "Iron whip, hammer and dagger. First, use the iron whip to whip; if it refuses to accept, hit its head with an iron hammer; if it refuses to accept, then simply cut its throat with a dagger."

Li Shimin said "hmm" twice, didn't turn his face away, left Wu Zetian and walked away.Wu Zetian realized that she didn't know how to restrain herself when she was proud, and she was too sharp, but it was too late, and it was too late to regret.Wu Zetian fell out of favor and was replaced by Xu Hui, who was favored by the emperor many times and was soon promoted to Jieyu, and soon moved to fill in as the second rank. "You can win the world immediately, but you cannot rule the world immediately." Wu Zetian remembered what her father told her about Jia Yi, a famous minister of the Han Dynasty, admonishing the great ancestor Liu Bang, and now he finally understood the meaning.After the founding emperor won the world, he must give up martial arts and turn to literary rule, resulting in a pattern of prosperous literary style and great rule of the world.During his lifetime, the warrior Wei had a deep friendship with the eunuch Gao Yansi, and both Gao Yansi and Concubine Yang, the cousin of Wu Zetian's mother Yang, helped Wu Zhao enter the palace.Wu Zetian asked Gao Yansi to ask his cousin Concubine Yang to help her make up her mind on her behalf.Concubine Yang asked Gao Yansi to tell Wu Zetian to "teach herself".Wu Zetian combined Xu Hui's promotion and his aunt's warning, and came to a conclusion: "It is difficult to rule the emperor with color for a long time."

She entered the Literary Hall, a school specially set up for palace people, and devoted herself to learning. After consolidating the knowledge she had learned in her childhood in the intermediate class, she transferred to the advanced class to study classics and history.When an elderly eunuch bachelor was teaching Mencius, he recited a passage in a hoarse and high-pitched voice: "Therefore, when heaven is about to send a great mission to a human being, he must first suffer from his will, exhaust his muscles and bones, starve his body, and empty his body." , the behavior is chaotic to what it does, so it moves the heart and endures, and increases what it cannot."

"Yuan Tiangang made a prophecy long ago, and now there are rumors about the Queen," Wu Zetian thought, "Heaven will entrust me with a great task, so I must first be tested. Only by suffering and suffering can I become a master. I will stand up Yao Ganzi accepts the test of heaven, faces the future, and forges himself." The phoenix eyes staring at the ceiling burst out sparks of Xuan Ye, she recovered from the dazed state, and her mind began to function: the important thing is to keep abreast of the emperor's psychological changes at any time, and take targeted countermeasures.She did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to buy maids and eunuchs to act as eyes and ears.She threw out the gold and silver brought into the palace, the salary of the fifth-rank official position, and the jewels rewarded by Li Shimin without hesitation, and many news spread.Gao Yansi told her that Xu Cairen was competing for favor with Luo Heihei, a court lady who was good at playing the pipa, and later learned that Li Shimin had frequently favored her cousin, Concubine Yang, the biological mother of the little prince Cao Wangming.She decided to side with Xu Hui, took the initiative to get close to her, and helped her make suggestions. At the same time, she asked Concubine Yang to support Xu Hui through Gao Yansi.After Xu Hui defeated Luo Heihei, she repaid her kindness with kindness and spoke for Wu Zetian, and Li Shimin asked her to act as a maid beside her.Wu Zetian walked out of the "cold palace", she lost weight, but her thoughts were extremely active.She tried her best to win the love of Prince Li Zhi.All good things take time.Wu Zetian, who was fighting, fell into the trap again and was sent to the tomb-like Ganye Temple, where she lived a life that would be worse than death, and survived with difficulty.Her heart is broken, and her heart is full of cries, praying that the emperor will fulfill her promise to save her from this cannibalistic hell, escape from the sea of ​​suffering, and return to the palace where hope still exists for her.Wu Zetian lived in the abbot's courtyard, and the abbot was slightly relieved.But this is not a long-term solution, and we have to find a way to send the news to the palace and let the emperor know.The abbot planned to arrange for the nuns who went to the street to find the eunuchs and asked them to convey it to Li Zhi.Wu Zetian thought for a moment, then shook his head: "The eunuchs perform their own duties, some serve the emperor, some serve the queen, and some serve the concubines. Nuns can't tell the difference. If they find the wrong person, they will cause trouble."

"Then what should I do?" Hui Jing rubbed her hands, feeling embarrassed. "Don't be too anxious. Master," Wu Zetian respectfully said, "It's better to ask for others than to ask for yourself. Please work hard and go directly to the palace to find Eunuch Gao." "Okay, okay, I'll go right away." Huijing drove to the south gate of Taiji Palace and went to Yishun Tianmen, but the guards refused to let him in.She turned to the north gate, Xuanwu Gate, but was also blocked by the jailer.When one plan failed, Wu Zetian came up with another plan: "Master, sit down and listen to me slowly. Cao Wangming's biological mother, Concubine Yang, is my cousin, do you know?"

"Know." Huijing nodded. "Prince Cao is still young and has not been released. Concubine Yang lives in Prince Cao's mansion. You can invite them into the palace to meet the emperor." "Where is Prince Cao's Mansion?" "My mother has a relationship with Concubine Yang, you just need to send a nun in charge to tell my mother." "Wu Zhao," the abbot resumed her real name. "Your heart is really open, and you think broadly and thoughtfully." She showed admiration, and turned her worries into joy.In the ninth month of the second year of Yonghui, Taiwei Changsun Wuji and others completed the revision of the decree and reported it to Li Zhi.On the 14th, Li Zhi issued an imperial edict for nationwide implementation.When the monarchs and ministers were discussing politics in the Hall of Liangyi, Li Zhi said to the prime ministers: "I heard that in your government office, officials have to observe each other's faces and act. Many places are not completely fair."

"How dare you say that there are no such things? However, I really dare not bend the law because of favoritism. As for the small affection, I am afraid that it is difficult for Your Majesty to avoid it." After Wuji explained this, Li Zhi stopped talking.Wuji assisted the imperial court as Uncle Yuan, and Li Zhi agreed to adopt all suggestions.Li Zhi returned to the harem by chariot, and his younger brother Cao Wangming came to visit with his mother, Concubine Yang.Concubine Yang quietly told him: "Wu Zhao is pregnant with Huang Miao." Li Zhi was full of surprises, and rewarded Concubine Yang and Cao Wangming with several antique treasures.At the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, the new wind ruthlessly swept away the fallen leaves, and the bare branches of the trees were exposed.Wu Zetian was pregnant, and her swollen belly could no longer be covered by her large cassock.The jackdaws soared up from the mountains and forests like dark clouds, and landed on the roof of the hall like raindrops, and landed on the edge of the eaves of the cloud house, croaking in disorder and choking out of breath.The thick frost covering the ground was hard and dry, and Wu Zetian's heavy footsteps made it crackle.She waited eagerly, looking forward to Li Zhi's arrival, dragging her long cassock, climbing up a high hill, facing the direction of Tai Chi Palace and looking at the avenue into the mountain.Looking back and forth, looking and looking, finally saw the figures of a royal chariot and several royal horses appearing on the avenue, galloping toward the Ganye Temple.Immediately, Wu Zetian's blood boiled with excitement, and he ran down the hillside in a hurry, and ran into the abbot's courtyard.Wu Zetian and Li Zhi met again, and they were so happy that they shed tears.Li Zhi gently stroked her belly, feeling joy and joy at the same time, so excited that he couldn't control himself, and said with trembling lips: "Oh, oh, Mei Niang, you, you have suffered for me." "No, no, Your Majesty, this is a happy event. Thanks to His Majesty's blessing, the servant girl is pregnant. I am very pleased that I have lived up to my Majesty's favor." "Meiniang, you are so kind, you always think of me." "Long live has me in my heart, and I will repay kindness with virtue all my life. Life is a long live person, and death is a long live soul." Wu Zetian coaxed Li Zhi like a child, hooked his slender neck with one hand, wiped his tears with a silk handkerchief with the other, and kept kissing his nervous beating cheeks.Li Zhi likes her big sister's intimacy and gentle caress the most.He was the youngest son of Empress Changsun. He was weak and sick since he was a child, and his mother loved him very much.However, with the death of his mother, the elders' love for him is gone forever.He just wants to find this kind of maternal love again. Wu Zetian, who is good at capturing people's psychological characteristics, explores his needs and hobbies by analyzing his sentimental and weak character through careful observation and many contacts, and cleverly and Cater to him naturally, comfort him, and make him regain the loving motherly love.Li Zhi is both grateful to her and attached to her.Whenever I leave her, I immediately feel a sense of loss, lose my ideas, even life is boring, and I am not interested in anything.After the trip, Li Zhi ordered Gao Yansi to tell the abbot to take good care of Wu Zhao, and at the same time ensure her personal safety without any mistakes.Back in Da Nei, Li Zhi dealt with the state affairs while thinking about how to marry Wu Zhao into the harem.Of course, it's not a big deal for him to add a few more concubines, besides, Changsun Wuji is considering a beauty pageant to add a certain number of maids to the palace to make up for the number that was reduced after Li Shimin's death.The difficulty with Wu Zetian is that she was once a talented person who had been lucky enough to be the late emperor. She could only pray for the late emperor in the nunnery, and she was not allowed to re-enter the world of mortals, otherwise she would be sentenced to death for disrespect.Now he is risking the disapproval of the world, having an affair with her in a holy monastery, and he is already pregnant. If the matter gets out, won't he, the emperor who is praised for his "filial piety", not all his achievements be wasted?If Uncle Wuji knew about it, he would definitely execute Wu Zhao secretly to protect the monarch he insisted on supporting.The indecisive Li Zhi couldn't grasp it again.Wuji wielded great power, and the matter was so difficult, his heart seemed to be gnawed by many mice, and it was roasted in his heart like a pot of charcoal fire, the veins on his forehead were erect, he was dizzy, and almost fell into vertigo again.Forced to do so, Li Zhi told Princess Gaoyang about Wu Zhao's pregnancy.This eccentric woman never slept with her husband, the captain-in-law, but was particularly interested in Buddhist disciples.She has known Wu Zhao for a long time, and has a good impression of her, and actively advocates that her younger brother marry her into the palace. "Since you love her, you must have her. Isn't life just for fun? Besides, she has already conceived a dragon seed for you. Logically speaking, you should value her and protect her. Let her stay in such a place." It's a ghost place, it's not safe, and the impact is not good." "The harem is not peaceful either," Li Zhi frowned, "the empress and concubine Shu are vying for favor and the crown prince, and the disturbance is disturbing." "Hi," Princess Gao Yang clapped her hands together, "God-sent opportunity! You can just use this matter to win over the queen. The queen is the lord of the six palaces, so of course Wu Zhao's return to the palace is arranged by her." "I'm afraid she won't agree?" "What are you afraid of? Don't be afraid. How can the wife stand by and watch the husband cause trouble? You can discuss it with her." "What if she bargains and proposes to make Chen Wangzhong the crown prince?" "If that's the case, she is not qualified to be a queen." After hearing Princess Gao Yang's words, Li Zhi's eyebrows shrugged, as if his confidence had increased.However, as soon as Princess Gao Yang left, he couldn't grasp it anymore, he turned his head and stared at Gao Yansi, his lips murmured and stopped.Gao Yansi saw that he was indecisive, and his face darkened again, he quickly reminded: "Wu Zhao also advocates finding the queen." "Oh, alright," Li Zhi made up his mind, and you follow me to Xiangfeng Palace to have a look. "Since entering the palace on the 4th, Li Zhi hasn't been to the Xiangfeng Palace, the queen's bedroom, for a long time. Today, he came suddenly, and the queen got a report. He guessed that there must be something important. He probably came to discuss with her about the establishment of the crown prince. He felt happy for a while, and his face was full He greeted him out the door with a smile, took him into the hall, added charcoal fire, and asked Li Zhi to sit down and enjoy the fire, and ordered the maid to serve fine food, and personally filled a glass of warm wine for him to drink to relieve the cold. While asking about the cold and warm, she Seeing the empress being so attentive, Li Zhi was glad that it was just in time. After three glasses of wine, the cold apricot eyes of the empress dilated little by little, and her thin lips trembled slightly , Bai Piao's face turned red, like a pot of cold water on a charcoal fire, finally steaming. Li Zhi is a person who loves heat and is afraid of cold. When he saw the queen change from cold to hot, his heart became hot, and his nose pointed Sweat dripped from her face. Taking advantage of the wine, she told her about begging her to save Wu Zhao. After hearing this, the sluggish queen realized the seriousness of the matter, and her attitude changed from indifference to Arrogant, even a little gloating, the tone also jumped from a low octave to a high octave. But after thinking about it, the emperor took the initiative to discuss something with him. This is obviously because he thinks highly of her and regards her as a reliable person. What is in his heart? I am gratified. Now that Wu Zhao and the emperor are pregnant, and the uncooked rice has been cooked, it is impossible to stop her from entering the palace. Why not do it, especially when she When he thought of using this woman to fight Concubine Xiao Shu's monopoly on the emperor's favor, he became even more excited. "The emperor's affairs are originally the affairs of the concubine. However, the concubine is a person who doesn't think about it, and is stupid. The emperor let the minister think about it and come up with a perfect plan, which can achieve the goal without causing trouble." she says. "Yes, yes. Uh, you won't think about it for too long, right? It's already on fire, and if you delay it for a long time, it will ruin the pot!" "Haste makes waste." The queen raised her light and furry eyebrows, "It's getting dark, I think a night isn't too long." "Not long, not long. Then, I will sleep here tonight, and we will carefully consider it together." In order to please the queen, Li Zhi was afraid that things would change for a long time. The queen changed his mind, so he stayed this night.The next day, the sky cleared.The eucalyptus and Qiongzhi are picturesque.When the court retreated early, Li Zhi got rid of the entanglement of the ministers, and ordered Gao Yansi to prepare a chariot and go to Ganye Temple.The car drove out of Zhuquemen and drove up to the high hills. The distant mountains and the ground were covered with a layer of pure white snow, which was like a sea with silver waves. The scene was quiet and pleasing to the eye, and the air was extremely fresh.Wu Zetian, who was taking a walk in the abbot's courtyard, felt a noise in front of the mountain gate. She listened carefully, and she heard the sound of horse's hooves, and then, the sound of a carriage chewing snow. "The emperor is coming!" Her heart was beating happily like a small drum, and she hurried back to the cloud room, tidied up and changed her clothes.The imperial chariot entered the monastery, and the abbot Hui Jing and the nuns hurriedly knelt down to receive him.With Gao Yansi and other eunuchs waiting on his left and right, Li Zhi got out of the car, walked through the tent, and walked towards the abbot's courtyard.Wu Zetian knelt outside the cloud room to greet the holy driver. "Pingsheng!" Seeing her put on the official clothes, Li Zhi smiled, stepped into the cloud room, sat down in the middle, and said in a friendly and humorous tone: "Why are you dressed so beautifully today? I knew I would come Is it?" "The maid looks forward to the emperor every day and is ready to pick him up at any time." "Aiqing is really good at talking, she is understanding, and makes people tempted." "Your Majesty, please don't make fun of me," Wu Zetian flattered me while serving tea. "This maid is telling the truth. Human beings are not plants, and the Emperor favors him so much. Naturally, this maid only has the Emperor in her heart. She only wants to serve the Emperor sooner or later, and express her gratitude." She knelt down in front of him and hugged Li Zhi with both hands.Li Zhi held her cheeks and kissed them.Instead of kissing back, she lowered her head and swung it back and forth.It was only then that Li Zhi noticed the snails on her head that were combed like a child's hair.Surprised, he asked, "Hey, has your hair grown?" "Does it look good?" Wu Zetian's eyes flashed with a strange and charming brilliance, and when he looked around, he felt that the water was about to drip.In fact, her hair hasn't grown completely yet. It's a bun made of wigs mixed with her own hair, which looks more real than the fake ones made purely of wood and silk, and can achieve the effect of being fake.An ivory comb is inserted horizontally in front of the hairpin, and the back is exposed.The comb handle is open-carved with double phoenix patterns, and is decorated with several layers of lace around it.A pair of jade swallow hairpins are placed around the temples.The cicadas on both sides embrace the face, adding a bit of elegant demeanor.On the whole, the hairstyle and jewelry match naturally, elegantly, and are very appropriate, forming an image of a beautiful woman with a unique charm.Li Healing loved watching it more and more, and his brows were beaming with joy: "Meiniang, do you know why I'm here today?" "I can't guess." Wu Zetian pretended to be stupid, and put her head in Li Zhi's arms, "Your Majesty, tell me quickly." "Haha, I will marry you into the palace!" "Really? The empress agreed? How did you convince her? The emperor Ying Mingzong, my emperor, long live, long live, long live!" Wu Zetian jumped up happily, twisted her waist, and danced.Then he fell to his knees and kowtowed a few times. "Pack up your things quickly," Li Zhi shouted triumphantly, "I won't wait long. If you're not in a hurry, I'll go first." "Hey, hey, let's go together. From now on, I will follow my attendant around and never leave." "Don't be wordy, hurry up." "Quickly." She turned around twice, "I think, I only bring the jewelry you gave me, as well as my clothes and books with me, and I don't want anything else." "Okay, okay. After entering the palace, the queen will arrange your daily necessities for you." The imperial chariot drove out of the monastery slowly, and the eunuchs and Baiqi rode fat and strong imperial horses, hugging each other.Although no grand tourney was used, only a simple guard of honor was used, and the team was quite majestic, revealing a faint royal style, showing the dignity and majesty of the monarch.Wu Zetian and Li Zhi sat side by side.Holding the horizontal bar in her hand, she rejoiced that she finally broke through the barrier and jumped out of the heated kang. It was as if the prison sentence had been served and the chains had been broken. Those shadows that cannot be erased temporarily.Full of joy and good wishes, she looked at the wild scenery from the cracks in the car curtain.The white snow filled the valleys and covered the mountains and rivers.The sky is shining, the snow is shining, and there is a dazzling brilliance between the blue and white.The wheels keep rolling forward, Ganye Temple slowly retreats, shrinks, and finally disappears.To get out of the predicament and win this freedom, she exhausted her efforts, struggled, and tried her best.The cold wind brushed her hot face, and the horses and horses rolled up fine snow dust.Under the sky, there are mountains covered in silver, which are vast and gray.The road is rolling and bumpy.The smoke from the farmhouse is curling up, and the green pines and cypresses are scattered.Countless jackdaws flew past in this silvery sky, like rapidly spreading ink blots.I hope they can find a food place, survive the hunger and cold, usher in the warmth of spring and the blooming of flowers, and welcome a new round of reproduction. A new page in the course of her life is about to be opened. The journey of life is long and tortuous. In a trance, she has been away from Ouchi for three years.What changes in the palace?What is the situation now?Concubine Xiao Shu need not worry. Although she is pretty, she lacks scheming. She is proud of being favored, her heart is higher than the sky, and she cannot face the unpredictable reality. The sharpness, complexity, and intensity of backstabbing.It is right to rely on the emperor, but it is wrong to rely solely on the emperor.When the two armies meet, the wise man wins. It is difficult to win the final victory only by bravery alone.Fighting alone, arrogant soldiers will be defeated, and failure is a foregone conclusion.On the surface, the indifferent Queen Wang is indifferent and peaceful, but in reality, she is just a wily and warm-hearted person, with deep wisdom and courage, and a strict city. She seems to turn a deaf ear to any stimulation of emotions and desires, and remains calm.You must know that this kind of person who hides deep in the sky must not be taken lightly. First of all, you must rely on her, gain her trust, and develop a good impression.If you want to take it, give it first.Hiding his sharp claws, he is as docile as a lamb, respectful, even obedient, obedient, submissive, quietly watching the changes, waiting for the opportunity.The imperial chariot turned a corner suddenly, and Wu Zetian and Li Zhi collided with each other.He put his arms around her waist.After a wonderful dizziness, she leaned into his arms.They cuddled together for a long time in the bumps, and he slowly bent down to her, and his lips touched her wide forehead.Like the dawn morning breeze blowing in her heart, her eyes were shining with excitement, the corners of her mouth were smiling, her body was fluctuating and floating in the warm heat wave.At this time, her complexion was unusually bright, unusually open, unusually charming, like a red plum bathed in the sun, with trembling flowers and branches in full bloom.He saw her happy as a runaway colt, her enthusiasm growing, her pride in winning her favour, her face radiant and triumphant.She was tender and full of tenderness towards him, and she put her lips up, drinking his kisses hungrily and eagerly.Two people come and go, kiss each other, echo each other, and cater to each other.He felt that his whole body was full of masculinity, and his momentum was unstoppable.And she tried to be charming and lovely in front of him, so she looked even more charming. "Get on the post road quickly." He pushed aside the car curtain and looked out, "Sleeping Beauty, after entering the palace, I will let you sleep enough." "Oh, my God! My God, I'm going to the palace again." "Second entry to the palace!" Li Zhi pulled away suddenly, stared at Wu Zetian with piercing eyes, and fell into deep thought: He brought the talents of the former emperor who were nuns in the temple into the palace again. It will definitely be dissuaded immediately.Especially Uncle Wuji, who would unceremoniously drag Wu Zhao down and punish him severely.In that case, wouldn't it harm her instead, and he would be harassed and embarrassing.Musical instruments such as drums, square rings, and gongs were played, and Huanglong's canopy was raised, and guards armed with knives, bows, arrows, leopard-tailed spears, and halberds lined up neatly and marched forward.Huanglong Huagai's special curved umbrella is simply the shadow of the emperor. When all civil and military officials see this signal, they all come to pick him up. "Oops!" The veins on Li Zhi's forehead were so thick that they were as thick as little fingers, and he was so anxious that he couldn't do anything, "Oops, what should I do?" "What's making you so anxious?" "The courtiers come to pick you up, you, you will be blocked." "Get rid of them." Wu Zetian's eyes flashed, and two assumptions jumped out.He ordered the guard of honor to be dismantled, the flags and drums to be silenced, and a detour to enter the official through the Xuanwu Gate.That's too late.The Shuntian Gate is right in front of you, and there are people waiting for you in the square.The only way now is to excuse the illness and pass the decree without courtesy.She caught a glimpse of Li Zhi's eyes begging for help, and gasped in her heart: Today is like a fool, so weak, weak and incompetent, how can I control my officials?It's no wonder that power has fallen to the side, Changsun Wuji covers the sky with one hand, everything is up to him, and the emperor is just his mouthpiece.She immediately calmed down, squeezed Li Zhi's hand to stabilize his heart, and calmly said in an unhurried manner: "Ask Eunuch Gao to deliver the decree. If Long Live is unwell, he will be exempted from picking you up." "well." Li Zhi calmed down and ordered Gao Yansi to convey the oracle immediately.The imperial chariot walked from south to north along the central axis, entered the Shuntian Gate from the imperial road, passed through the Jiade Gate, passed through the Taiji Gate, bypassed the Taiji Hall and the Liangyi Hall, and arrived at the Ganlu Hall from the Ganlu Gate.Wu Zetian got out of the car behind Li Zhi and went up the stone steps. Li Zhi hugged her and walked into the hall.Return to the old place, don't have some emotion.The carvings on the jade railings are still the same, and the furnishings in the hall have not changed. However, Li Shimin, a man of great stature and grandeur, has passed away and moved to Zhaoling, his final destination.Li Zhi, who inherited his father's career, is far inferior to his father in demeanor and bearing.Li Shimin is so keen and decisive, his eyes are as sharp as a falcon, he is patient and capable in dealing with things, he is as open-minded as a valley, magnanimous, he is resourceful and decisive in admonition, he is decisive in command but not arrogant, he has a strategic plan, shows off his might, and creates Established the foundation of the Tang Dynasty and created the rule of Zhenguan.A wise man has a lot of worries, and there is bound to be a mistake.When choosing the heir to the throne, a generation of British lords finally succumbed to ministers such as Changsun Wuji.Then again, although Li Zhi lacks arrogance, he obviously lacks the talent of an emperor; however, he is not a fool, neither licentious nor bossy, benevolent and kind, and his heart is as pure as crystal.This kind of cowardly and naive person is often used by others and easy to control.Those who do not control others must be controlled by others.He swam into the cage set up by Wu Zetian like a fish, and fell into her grasp again.When Queen Wang learned that Wu Zhao had entered the palace, she immediately sent an order to summon her.Today is not what it used to be, and Wu Zetian, who has experienced many vicissitudes, has matured.Insight into the world is knowledge, and understanding of human feelings is the article.She summed up years of experience and lessons, and explored a set of philosophy of life. She thinks intensively, sees things from the outside to the inside, is calm and steady, and takes the first step firmly before taking the second step.This was the first time she met the queen, and she reminded herself to restrain her sharpness, act stupid and straightforward, dress elegantly and plainly, behave serenely and generously, and be humble and obedient.Guided by the queen's maid, Wu Zetian visited the queen. She was familiar with the etiquette in the palace, walked to the prescribed position, and bowed respectfully. "Get up!" After accepting the gift, Queen Wang ordered as usual.Wu Zetian kowtowed again before standing up.With a curious mind, the queen specially allowed her to come closer and carefully study the appearance of this woman who could fascinate the emperor for a long time.Wu Zetian bowed his head and looked down, showing a grateful and submissive look.Relying on the skills she has cultivated in serving Li Shimin for many years, she quickly saw the queen's face clearly - they had met before - when Li Shimin's illness was turning critical, the royal relatives went to Cuiwei Palace to visit Hanfeng Palace one after another, at that time The Queen of the Eastern Palace was also among them, but with her status and her mood at the time, she would not notice an ordinary court lady who served her father.And Wu Zetian is a caring person, she has already had an affair with the prince, so she looked at the prince's wife with special attention.She has already been promoted to the status of queen, and there is no obvious change: her delicate white face is as white as carved out of ice and snow, exquisite and dull, lacking vivid and vivid expressions.Light eyebrows, exquisite nose, nostrils fluttering slightly, cherry-like small mouth is very beautiful, but also a bit self-willed.The neck is slender and the figure is slender.The two breasts were tight like a girl's. Later, she found out from Li Zhi's mouth that the queen had a strange temper. Whenever she moved her breasts, she would frown, and her libido immediately dropped.But Li Zhi loves boobs the most, and boobs are indispensable. He grew up in the arms of his mother and nanny. When he was five or six years old, he often asked the nanny for milk. The other nipple was rubbed gently.This is likely to be a major reason why the Queen fell out of favor. Wu Zetian kindly hinted at her from the side later, but she may not have heard it and ignored her intentions.Queen Wang was indeed a bit late, not good at thinking.Li Zhi told her that when he was pregnant with a nun who was favored by the former emperor, she was very surprised by this strange fact, which is rare in the world, but she never figured it out. Why did she seduce the emperor?If the late Emperor was so beautiful, loyal, diligent, upright, insightful and knowledgable, he would never have reduced her to a maid after favoring her. It can be seen that she does not have any special charm.However, being famous is not as good as meeting her. After meeting, the queen made a good first impression of her.She is outstanding in appearance, plump, charming, dignified, honest and honest, well-informed and courteous, not pretending to be sentimental, elegant but not coquettish.From this point of view, such a woman, if I give her some convenience now, and give her a small favor after giving birth, it will definitely be of use to me.Use this "weapon" to defeat that nasty big-ass mother-in-law Xiao Shufei.Thinking of the embarrassment of her rival Concubine Xiao Shu when she failed, she was overjoyed and smiled, adding another layer of intimacy to Wu Zetian.But she took her own status very seriously, and without losing the dignity of a queen, she asked slowly about Wu Zetian's experience in the previous dynasty, and the process of her acquaintance with Li Zhi.Wu Zetian answered one by one in a smooth and tactful way.Queen Wang felt that this was a rare first-hand information, and it was also a handle to restrain and subdue her, so she ordered the female officer around her to write it down.Wu Zetian's heart was shocked, and he gritted his teeth: If you want to remember, you can remember it!Tell you, this is my past, not the whole history.Empress, you want to nail me to the pillar of shame and serve you for a long time, which is exactly wrong.I, Wu Zhao, have always had clear grievances and grievances, just wait and see, don't blame me for doing it when the time comes.In the alternation of grief and hatred, Wu Zetian's face turned into a pig's liver, and tears came out of her eyes.Empress Wang reflected that she seemed to have gone too far, her heart softened, she put down her airs, bowed her body, and whispered in a circle: "History is ruthless, and the imperial law is strict. What happens in the court must be clearly registered. If there is a mistake, you明白人，那会招惹麻烦。皇上和我们都还年轻，切切不可放纵自己，小心没大错嘛。” “谢谢娘娘教诲。” 武则天连忙跪倒下拜。 “你我姊妹之间，不必拘礼。皇上和我商量过了，暂时你就在我身边留下来。” 武则天依照吩咐去甘露殿搬取行李。路上她边走边想：皇后自作聪明，恩威并施，手段相当的辣。而事实适得其反，弄巧成拙，给人一种虚假和阴险毒辣的感觉。皇后的母亲魏国夫人柳氏得知女儿将一个引诱她夫君的尼姑居然迎入宫内，不觉怒气冲天，继而又恐慌失色：“这岂不等于捉只老鼠到仓里来吃谷！一个大屁股就够她受的了，如今又增加一个野性婆娘。” 她进宫找了女儿说三道四，问这问那，仍不放心，非要亲眼见见武照不可。武则天穿上皇后下赐的宫嫔服装，头上戴着教坊歌舞妓用的假发，再裹上黑绢头巾，照例按时出来请安。她瞥见皇后座位的侧边，坐着一位半老徐娘，瞟着她上下打量，看得人怪不好意思的。武则天推测她定然是皇后的母亲，又特意给她请了安。柳氏和皇后的身材相貌颇为相似，只是体态丰腴得多，而且明显发福，下巴上的肉像发起的面团儿，脖子圆圆的。衣着华丽，浓妆艳抹，发髻上堆满了珍贵的簪钗、步摇、金钿、梳篦等首饰，处处都显示出一种养尊处优的贵妇人的高雅气派。她的脸上也少有笑容，老是用眼角瞧人，装模作样，妄自尊大尤其隐含在骨子里的那种冷峻情调，更令人心寒胆战。后来高延嗣告诉她说：“魏国夫人胸襟窄狭，又自恃己能，似乎什么事都逃不过她的眼睛，什么人都不可靠，对下人十分苛刻，咄咄逼人。她比皇后更不得人心，然而处处都得恭敬她，顺从她。侍女们都怕她，竭力回避她。她经常进宫来陪着皇后，仿佛在帮着女儿管理后宫。注意哟，倘若她看不顺眼，那可就够你受的啦。” Ginger is old and spicy.柳氏察言观色，发现武则天不但很有女性的魅力，而且聪明过人，深思熟虑，方寸不乱，不容易掌握。然而不管怎么说，皇后让她进宫，等于救了她的性命，人心都是肉做的，相信她不会忘记这再造之恩。想到这里，她便开门见山地跟武则天说起了萧淑妃的坏话。 “那大屁股骚货出身低贱，进宫时走路屁股一扭一扭的，缩头缩脑，一副穷酸相。我女儿见她可怜，竭力抬举她，推荐她侍候太子，化妆品给她用，首饰送给她，让她打扮得花枝招展。” 柳氏啐了一口痰，用手帕抹了抹嘴角，继续往下说：“得宠之后，反过来以怨报德，撅着个大屁股，妖里妖气，眼睛翻上额头，要和皇后争宠，要皇上立她生的儿子素节做太子。素节怎么能和陈王忠相比，陈王忠是皇帝的长子，皇后的义子。” 说罢，她向女儿呶了呶嘴，示意她接腔。王皇后皱了皱平平的额头，把脸偏向武则天，说：“忠儿本来是太子最佳人选，满朝文武都没有异议，大屁股一插手，死死缠住皇上，就把事情闹复杂了。” 柳氏见女儿的话没有打在点子上，心里一急，干脆把话挑明道：“皇后为你操了这么多心，我想你心里一定有数。” “明白，明白。皇后的大恩大德，我终生都难以报答。” 武则天口里应着，心头却火辣辣的很不舒服：皇后肯收容我，原来居心不良，是要我跟她当打手，对付萧淑妃。她不禁打了个寒噤，腹中的胎儿跟着动了动，双脚不自然地挪动了一下。皇后见武则天站久了，而她又没有坐的资格，和母亲交换了一个眼风，吩咐道：“武照，你下去吧！” “万岁爷驾到！”随着一声传呼，在翔凤殿前院中的宫女和太监都一齐小跑上前，跪在甬道两边接驾。王皇后来不及更换服饰，快步走到殿外，迎接李治。白百合似的一朵朵雪花在静空中飘落，纷纷扬扬，天地间融成了一片琼玉世界。李治回头望望彤云密布的天空，煞有介事似的说：“好大的雪哟！”在皇后的陪侍下走进殿内，他一眼瞟见了武则天挺着肚子在一旁侍候，停住脚步，关切地问道：“武照在这里可好？” “娘娘仁慈，待臣妾情同姊妹。” “好，好，”李治嘴角漾着笑纹，“你安逸，朕也就放心了。” 皇后见夫君高兴，一壁厢吩咐武则天替皇上更衣，一壁厢张罗着上茶点，温酒给皇上祛寒。武则天上前跟李治宽衣。李治见周围没人，凑到她耳旁，笑吟吟地说：“朕是来看你的。” “皇上隆恩，臣妾当铭记不忘。” 武则天手脚麻利地替李治换上了纳着絮绵的黄文绫袍，摘下乌纱帽，换成轻便的幞头。皇后见他们俩说说笑笑，眉来眼去，醋意上来了，朝武则天下巴一摆，说：“你下去吧，让皇上歇歇。” 李治随皇后步进暖阁。皇后斟满一杯烫热的御洒递给李治。李治一仰脖子喝下了。皇后陪着李治边吃果羹边饮茶，同时指着案上的一本黄绫小册子，讨好地说：“母后的女则，臣妾一直在潜心研读，虚心学习她母仪天下，做妇女的表率。” “嗯，”李治漫不经心地应着，“学以致用，这样好。” “敬天法袓，恪守妇道，体贴夫君，谁知皇上并不理会，反倒喜欢那巧言令色的萧淑妃。” 李治皱了皱眉头，分辩道：“朕的心是向着你的。” “人心隔肚皮，”皇后用指尖拈起一片糖藕送进李治的嘴里，“看不透，摸不着。臣妾只盼着皇上夜夜来，趁着年轻，好为皇上生儿育女。” “这么多年，你一直没有怀上过呀！” “母亲替我到送子观音那里问了卦，菩萨说我们命中有子，只不过要改变改变姿式。” “什么姿式？”皇后飞红了脸，用手勾着李治的脖子：“我们上床，边说边做。” 掌灯时分，武则天进殷点燃灯烛。暖阁内传出来皇后的喊声：“谁呀？哦，武照，送水来，不，先来茶。” 武则天端着茶杯推开房门。红罗帐内伸出王皇后的一只裸露的手臂，接了茶。透过半透明的帐帷，依稀可见龙凤锦被内两个人偎着的身影。武则天垂下了眼皮，然后从李治手中接回空杯。帐里发出了亲吻和窸窸窣窣的声响，武则天转身摸着自己隆起的肚腹，退出了门外。从此，李治常常驾临翔凤殿。他要见武则天，不得不和皇后亲近。皇帝的赏赐，皇后自然也比武则天多。宫人们还告诉皇后，皇上在武照的寝房呆久了，她就会劝皇上去皇后的寝殿。皇上宠幸所带来的欢悦，以及武照的礼让谦逊，皇后乐得满面生辉，眉开眼笑：“武照真好，又能干，又忠心。福星高照，一切都适意了，顺畅了。” 武则天每天按时来到皇后跟前，勤勤恳恳地做事，干净利落，任劳任怨，从不争功，和其他宫人也相处得很融洽。她当年服侍李世民，顶着随时可能发生的危险，游刃有余，趋吉避凶。拿现在比过去，去掉了精神压力，再苦再累，她也心甘情愿，轻松愉快。众人都把她当做福星。只有柳氏对她另眼相看，提醒女儿不要高兴得太早了：“是福星，是祸星，还得走着瞧。” “是福不是祸，是祸躲不过。” 皇后自我解嘲道。她不敢反驳，但总觉得母亲的疑心似乎太重了点儿。日子一天天过去，武则天的肚子也愈来愈大，行动有些不方便了。临盆坐月，没有人照料是不行的。她怀的是头胎，年纪又偏大，更叫人担心。考虑再三，最理想的人选只有母亲，武则天向皇后提出了接取母亲进宫的请求。王皇后玩弄着佩在身边的鎏金银香球，一时不知如何答复为好。柳氏眼珠子转了转，扬起左边的眉毛似笑非笑地说：“喔唷，我的好媚娘，接你母亲来照应你生产，当然是再好不过的事。只是你进宫就住在皇后这里，到了产期，反而让你搬出去，怕只怕会有人说皇后不讲情义哩。” “不会的，不会的。” 武则天诚实地说，“这是皇后的好心，成全我母女团聚。” “我想问问你母亲的家世，以明身份，好确定用什么名义。” “我母亲杨氏是隋朝皇室观王杨雄的侄女。她和我父亲结亲，是由高祖皇帝钦定的。” 当时许多人只知道武士鹱由木材商发迹，汉唐重农抑末，视经商为下贱的职业。从魏晋至唐初，门户之见甚深，柳氏推断杨氏下嫁给商人出身的武士鹱，出身门第肯定不高。而她的娘家，世世代代都是关中豪族，叔叔柳亨的妻子是李世民的长女襄阳公主的女儿。其夫王仁佑的父亲王思政曾任西魏的尚书左仆射。王家是并州祁县人，与李唐皇室世代姻亲。唐高祖李渊的妹妹同安长公主出嫁给隋州剌史王裕，王皇后便是同安长公主的侄孙女。王皇后和李治的婚姻就是由同安长公主牵的线。王仁佑虽然才干平平，却因女儿当上了太子妃而由罗山县令升任陈州剌史。女儿就位皇后，他又被封为魏国公，从一品。柳氏一心想显示显示自家门第的髙贵，又想借此奚落杨氏一番，哪里知道杨氏乃前朝皇室的后裔，身世不在她之下，不禁惊奇得口舌打结，说不出话来了。武则天受了这种世俗观念的影响，也产生了提高家族的政治地位和社会地位的想法，后来并付诸实施。她的出身门第不算低，当然也不够髙。父亲武士鹱的官爵虽然达到了身着紫袍的正三品，然而在贞观十二年修成颁行天下的氏族志，采取“专以今朝品秩为髙下”的“尚官”的修谱原则，武士鹱也没有被列入上三等之内。从不安分，从来不肯向命运低头的武则天，在她的心田里此时便埋下了重修氏族志的种子，她不但要把本族的地位提上来，而且还要把王氏家族从关中豪族中排除出去，打入十八层地狱。年底，处月部落新疆新源县境酋长朱邪孤注，杀死唐朝的招慰使单道惠，与西突厥汗国新疆北部及中亚细亚沙钵罗可汗阿史那贺鲁结盟，边境一度呈现紧张局势。第二年正月初五曰，讨伐西突厥的左武侯大将军梁建方、右骁卫大将军契宓何力等，在牢山新疆奇台县北大破处月部落军。孤注乘夜逃遁，梁建方派副总管高德逸率领轻骑追赶，追了五百多里，生擒孤注，斩九千人，很快平定了叛军。远征军班师，御史弹劾梁建方，说他的兵力足可以继续追击，却逗留不前。又弹劾高德逸奉皇命买马，却给自己选取好马。李治一时踌躇难决。武则天提示说：“金无足赤，人无完人。梁建方等人功大于过，不要抓人家的小辫子。”李治批示一律不予追究。大理寺卿李道裕上疏奏道：“高德逸自己留下的马，脚力非常好，应交给皇家马厩。” 李治把奏折带回后宫，叫武则天读给他听。读罢，武则天嗤了嗤鼻子：“李道裕是执法官，马匹的事情，不在他的职责之内。” “那他干吗要上疏呢？”李治抬起眼睛望着武则天。 “他是猜测皇上的心意，拍马屁罢了。纶言如汗，皇上说了不再追究嘛。” 次日上朝，李治严肃地说：“难道朕说过的话，臣属还不能相信？朕愿意自己多加检讨，所以既不处罚高德逸，也不贬谪李道裕。” 朝臣们心服口服。从此以后，李治常常和武则天谈论政事，遇事征询她的意见。楮遂良是一位直臣，也是一位能臣，才气横溢。不仅以书法着称于世，而且见多识广，精明强干，办事效率很高。自从他被贬往同州担任刺史以后，李治总觉得身边仿佛少了什么似的。虽然朝政有舅舅无忌协助，帮他处理，但没有褚遂良参与决策，在下达诏书时，往往顾此失彼，穷于应付。况且，他是先帝托孤之臣，如此对待他，也有些过意不去。犯了过错，已经处分过了，是不是可以把他重新召回来？李治心里徘徊瞻顾，始终把握不住。武则天见他眉头不展，问明了情况，进言说：“皇上是国家的主宰，一切都得为你所用。有用的人才就尽管提上来，不适用的就贬退。不必顾三顾四，犹豫不决。” “怕就怕引起人心混乱。” 李治仍然感到左右为难，“要知道，先帝和舅舅都希望我做一个守成天子，无为而治，保持社稷的安宁。” “舅舅对褚遂良的看法怎么样？” “他们倒是挺合得来。” “此事一举两得，皇上何乐而不为？” “一举两得？” "Yes." 武则天明快地说，“一则，顺了舅舅的意二则，又可以嬴得褚遂良感恩戴德，使他进一步为你所用。” 永徽三年正月十一日，李治召回了同州刺史褚遂良，任命他担任吏部尚书、同中书门下三品。三月一日，武则天在就日殿顺利产下一名男婴。李治看见婴儿的小脸胖胖的，粉嫩红润，逗人喜爱，给他这个第五的儿子赐名叫弘，授予武则天当昭仪。昭仪是九娘之首，正二品。武昭仪的母亲杨氏，随武士莪的爵位正式受封当应国夫人，并赏赐休祥坊东北角的一栋房屋给她。休祥坊住宅区在掖庭宫之西，仅一坊之隔。杨氏自丈夫死后，一直生活在痛苦之中。亡夫前妻相里氏所生的两个儿子元庆和元爽，以及他们的堂兄弟惟良、怀亮、怀运和怀道等，都以冷酷的态度对待杨氏母女。尤其怀良的妻子善氏，最为习钻阴毒。她的三个女儿长大后，又接连发生不幸。长女武艳嫁给越王贞王府的法曹参军贺兰越石为妻，生下一男一女。贺兰越石去世，她只好带着未成年的孩子回到娘家，与母亲杨氏一起，过着两代寡居的凄凉生活。么女嫁给小官吏郭孝慎，还没有生育就病死了。好不容易苦撑到过了古稀之年，二女武照从九磨十难中挣扎出来，二度进宫。苦尽甘来，杨氏才终于有了一席容身之地，得到了某些补偿。武则天和母亲商量，皇上赐下的房屋宽大，把寡居的大姐和她的儿女都接过来居住，大姐的生活也就安顿了。武艳带着儿女进宫拜谢妹妹，姊妹都开心地笑了。由于母亲的精心照护，武则天的身体恢复得很快，婴儿也长得好。李治得空便驾幸就日殿，看望昭仪母子，一次又一次地不断赏赐。武则天毫不吝啬地将赏赐品分送给下人，收买人心，培植耳目。皇后的侍女、太监，甚至连萧淑妃身边的人也得到了她的好处。杨氏性格开朗，谦逊礼让，羸得了人们的好评，同时引发了人们的联想：“有其母必有其女。” 相应地促进了后宫对于武则天的态度的根本性好转。原先鄙视她的人，说风凉话的人，现在反过来为她的遭遇抱不平，评论她气质高雅，又平易近人。伺候皇后和萧淑妃的人，将自己的主子比昭仪，没有一个不摇头的。他们自觉或不自觉地充当了武则天的耳目，各种信息纷纷传了过来，连她们的生活情趣和床上功夫，武则天差不多都捞到了手。心情舒畅，食品可口，营养丰富，武则天的身体恢复得又快又好，比以前显得更加温雅、端丽、婉娈动人。李治也恢复了频频宠幸。窗外闪耀着初夏和春末交替的阳光，风儿带着微微暖意徐徐地吹进寝殿，时时送来布谷鸟饱含激情的嘹亮的叫声。武则天的身心填满了做妻子、做母亲的乐趣。多情自然好色。李治虽然魄力与毅力远不及前辈，色心却一脉相承，继承了祖父和父亲的血统。武则天细究和借鉴了萧淑妃的房中术，花样翻新，变换着种种技巧满足这位“多情天子”的要求，让他陶醉，欲罢不能，逐步取代了萧淑妃的优势地位。被击溃的萧淑妃自知大势已去，却又不甘心失败。她顿足捶胸，怨天尤人，像一只被逼急了的野狗一样，左冲右突，伺隙反扑。毕竟乍冶宠爱她多年，素节又是他最中意的孩子，立素节当太子至今仍在考虑之中。他记起了他们母子，来到他们跟前，不由得吃了一惊：“这是怎么啦？淑妃，快快起来。” 萧淑妃不肯站起。素节扯住李治的袍角，噙着泪水问道：“父皇，添了小弟弟，你还喜欢我吗？” “喜欢，喜欢，”李治弯腰抱起素节，“你是朕的爱子。” “母妃呢？你说母妃是你的爱妃，还爱不爱她？”发，发。 “那你怎么老不来我们这里？我们好盼望你呵！” “我这不是来了吗？”李治抹干素节脸上的泪痕，放下地，“好儿子，把母妃扶起来，我们一起听你背诗。” 萧淑妃自己站起来了。她没有哭，也没有说话，迷惘失神的双眼直瞪瞪地望着墙壁，陪着夫君坐下来。素节瞧瞧父皇，又瞥瞥母妃，紧了紧鼻子，怯生生地小声说：“父皇，我讲一个美女蛇的故事给你听，好不？” “美女蛇？”李治怔了一下，“什么意思？好，你讲讲看。” “有一条毒蛇，变成美女，迷住了，呃，呃，一个君一一子。” 伶俐的素节边讲边想，临时把母亲所说的“君主”改成了“君子”。 “君子和它结了亲。结亲就是拜天地，结成夫妻。洞房花烛夜，哦，不，不，是洞房花烛夜之后，日子长了，君子不知不觉中了毒，临死的时候说：我不识好歹。活该！” “讲得好，讲得好。” 李治命高延嗣赏赐了素节，“这是谁讲给你听的？” 素节跪下来边谢恩边对答说：“母妃。” “乖孩子，好好用功读书。” 李治把脸偏向萧淑妃：“淑妃，不要疑神疑鬼，好好把孩子抚养成人。” "We listen to you." 萧淑妃忧郁地歪着头，酸楚的痉挛掠过她的嘴旁，那两道弧形折纹颤动着，仿佛两缕惨淡的苦笑。李治的心被复杂惶惑的感情交织着，心头乱糟糟的，茫然失措，思绪像天边翻飞的云絮，飘忽不定。他席地而坐的双腿麻木了，坐在脚后跟上的屁股也提不起来，眉头拧紧，额上显出几道不规则的皱纹，似乎在凝神冥想，然而又没有动弹。慢慢地，慢慢地，他和衣躺倒了。武则天所设置的情报网，相当及时而准确地把周围的动向以及李治的苦恼传递给了她。 “若立雍王素节当太子，萧淑妃必然会成为皇后。” 武则天再三比较，权衡利弊，“那时候，想动摇她的地位，只怕会比撼山还难。而立陈王忠做太子，名义上他是皇后的义子，实际上皇后得不到多少收益，皇帝也不会对她产生多少好感，今后也好对付些。暂时偏向皇后，有利于各个击破。” 她把经过加工的信息传递给皇后，皇后又由柳氏传给了柳奭，柳奭即刻赶到崇仁坊无忌的府上。无忌看出了事态的严峻性，不打算再拖下去了。第二天早朝之后，长孙无忌等大臣随李治进人两仪殿后殿。赐坐之后，褚遂良旧话重提，奏请立陈王忠当太子。无忌打量了李治一眼，以不容置疑的口吻强调说：“皇上宜早立王储，以安定社稷。” There was a moment of silence.抬头时，李治发现众臣一齐仰视着他，酷似一阵乱箭射来，心头茫茫然，早已准备好的一篇冠冕堂皇的话，怎么也说不出来了。他想明确表态：“朕意已决，立雍王素节当太子。皇后无所出，当立淑妃所生的皇儿。素节聪颖好学，是最佳人选。”