Chapter 85 The Arrogant Songtsen Gampo

The next day.

Wei Shuyu had just gotten up.

Sure enough, Choi Shin-ki rushed in again in a flurry of activity.

"Big pot, big pot..." Choi Shin-ki gasped, "Jiang Fu, help!"

"You don't have enough money to go to Wan Hua Ge?" Wei Shuyu asked subconsciously.

"Sacred Tree?"

Choi Shin-ki glared at him and replied with dissatisfaction, "I am not related to the remains of the family."

"So, what do you need?"

Wei Shuyu saw that Qin Shandao was already exercising at the door and nodded slightly.

"Hey, I've run into a big problem."

Choi Shin-ki pointed to his dark circles: "See? I didn't get well all night."

Wei Shuyu was truly astonished.

There are very few things in the world that can keep Choi Shin-ki up all night.

Even if the sky were to fall, their snoring would be louder than thunder.

"Speak, what is it?"

"Listen up, big brother..."

Choi Shin-ki patted his mouth, trying to make himself as clear as possible: "Shinmok-seo, you can do it, I can do it, everyone can do it, but we can't do it together."

"dream!"

Wei Shuyu replied.

“Dreaming of a sacred tree.” Choi Shin-ki repeated, “I mean, what do you mean? You can do it, I can do it, everyone can do it, but we can’t do it together.”

"Dream on."

Wei Shuyu rolled his eyes.

"Big brother, did you hear me? I'm saying..."

*Smack*

Wei Shuyu smacked him on the head with his other hand.

“You can dream, I can dream, everyone can dream, but can we dream together?” Wei Shuyu explained.

Holy crap.

Choi Shin-ki slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing what was going on.

Wei Shuyu was utterly speechless.

With your IQ, you think you can play brain teasers?

"Young Master."

Just then, the butler came in carrying a tray: "This is your official robe, and your appointment documents."

"Big Brother, you've become an official?"

Choi Shin-ki picked up the official robes and examined them closely, marveling at them.

"It arrived so quickly?" Wei Shuyu took the document and glanced at it.

"Young Master, the Master wants you to take up your post as soon as possible," the butler said again.

"Alright."

Wei Shuyu nodded.

Just as he was about to leave, Fang Yi'ai arrived.

Upon hearing that he was going to take up an official post, he eagerly followed Wei Shuyu on his way.

Qin Shandao watched the three of them leave from behind with bated breath...

He hasn't learned all the characters yet.

They were forced to go to the Imperial College to study.

You can learn less classical Chinese, but if you don't recognize any characters, Qin Qiong can beat your buttocks into four pieces.

Taiji Hall.

It was time for the triennial court assembly once again.

Civil and military officials stood respectfully, each holding a ceremonial tablet.

Li Shimin, dressed in a solemn dragon robe, sat dignifiedly on the dragon throne.

"Summon Songtsen Gampo, the Tibetan king, to the palace."

As Wang De finished speaking, Songtsen Gampo appeared, dressed in a plain brown robe with a cloud-patterned left-fastening front, a belt around his waist, and a morning-glow crown on his head, his long sleeves hanging vertically...

Under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, he slowly stepped into the Taiji Hall.

"Songtsen Gampo greets His Majesty the Tang Emperor." Songtsen Gampo held one hand in front of him and bowed slightly.

“Songtsen Gampo is a guest from afar.” Li Shimin instructed, “Wang De, please take a seat.”

"promise."

Wang De accepted the order and carefully moved a stool over.

"I am extremely grateful to Songtsen Gampo for saving Chang Le a few days ago..."

Li Shimin started spouting nonsense.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Li Shimin finally got to the point: "Songtsen Gampo's visit to the Tang Dynasty was not simply for the purpose of admiring the Tang Dynasty, was it?"

Upon hearing this, Songtsen Gampo, who was sitting on a stool, stood up and bowed to Li Shimin once again...

"Your Majesty the Tang Emperor is wise. I have come here with the intention of establishing a marriage alliance with the Tang Dynasty."

No one, civil or military officials, was surprised.

With the Tang Dynasty's power dominating the world, it was perfectly normal for small countries to seek marriage alliances with it.

"Yeah?"

Li Shimin smiled and nodded: "It is also my wish to establish friendly relations between the two countries."

When a monarch of a country takes the initiative to propose a marriage alliance, especially in front of everyone, it signifies, to a certain extent, submission.

Li Shimin was a monarch who valued his reputation, so he was naturally pleased.

"I have observed that Songtsen Gampo is young and handsome..."

Li Shimin began a mutual praise session, then changed the subject: "It just so happens that Princess Pingxin is well-educated and refined from a young age, with outstanding literary talent..."

Princess Pingxin?

Did our Great Tang Dynasty have such a princess?

Many ministers were bewildered.

But those ministers who knew Li Shimin well knew that he was making things up.

A princess was sent to marry a foreign ruler.

Who says it has to be a biological child?

We can just appoint any princess when the time comes.

Since Songtsen Gampo offered this on his own initiative, you can choose not to accept it, but you should think carefully about the consequences of offending the Tang Dynasty.

The Tang Dynasty of today possesses this kind of domineering and arrogant aura!

"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang..."

Songtsen Gampo interrupted Li Shimin's boasting, saying, "My heart already belongs to someone else."

"oh?"

Li Shimin's smile deepened: "Which family's daughter is so fortunate to have won Songtsen Gampo's favor?"

“If Songtsen Gampo is sincere, I can make an exception and issue an imperial edict to confer the title.”

Songtsen Gampo took the initiative to express his affection, which made Li Shimin even happier.

What is sincerity?

With the betrothal gifts and annual tributes in place, everything is negotiable.

"Songtsen Gampo is devoted to Princess Chang Le of the Tang Dynasty. Please grant his wish, Your Majesty the Tang Emperor."

Songtsen Gampo offered the salute again.

Wow.

The courtiers were in uproar.

"Bold."

Changsun Wuji immediately jumped out and glared angrily at Songtsen Gampo.

"Auxiliary machine, stand down."

Li Shimin frowned and rebuked him.

In the imperial court, Changsun Wuji rebuked the emperor of a country, which was a grave taboo.

This was a conversation between monarchs, and for Changsun Wuji to interrupt was an overstepping of his bounds.

"Songtsen Gampo".

Li Shimin's expression also showed displeasure: "Chang Le is already engaged, so it is impossible for her to marry you."

"Your Majesty, I know that Chang Le is already engaged."

Songtsen Gampo straightened up, his bright, star-like eyes looking at Li Shimin: "But aren't we not yet married?"

What is Songtsen Gampo trying to do?

Their courage is astounding.

The courtiers couldn't help but raise their heads and steal a glance at Songtsen Gampo.

Songtsen Gampo stood proudly with his head held high, looking every bit the spirited man...

"Everyone knows about the duel between Changsun Chong and Wei Siyu... oh no, Wei Shuyu."

“Changsun Chong lost yesterday, so he cannot marry Princess Changle for the time being.”

"If Changsun Chong can't win in his entire life, will Princess Chang Le be left alone until she dies?"

Songtsen Gampo did not want to see this happen.

"I once again implore Your Majesty the Tang Emperor to grant me the title of Princess Chang Le."

Changsun Wuji was so angry that he almost ground his teeth to powder.

One Wei Shuyu was bad enough, but now Songtsen Gampo has popped up.

Why is it so difficult for Chong'er to marry a princess?

"You want me to change my orders every day?"

Li Shimin was filled with suppressed anger, like a volcano about to erupt.

However, Songtsen Gampo remained unfazed.

A young hero, ambitious and at the age of arrogance.

How could Li Shimin possibly frighten them with just a few words?

"Your Majesty, it's not that I want you to change your orders frequently, but Changsun Chong is indeed not worthy of your daughter."

"As the eldest legitimate princess of the Tang Dynasty..."

"His future husband must be someone who can bring peace to the world with his pen and conquer the world on horseback!"

"If you were to pair him with just any man, wouldn't people laugh their heads off?"

"Songtsen Gampo is not talented, but he believes he is not weak in either literature or martial arts!"

"I am willing to challenge Changsun Chong!"

"If anyone in the Great Tang Dynasty is dissatisfied, they are welcome to come and fight..."

Wow.

The courtiers were shocked.

Songtsen Gampo didn't come here for a marriage alliance; he clearly came to cause trouble...