In fact, the high rate of difficult childbirth for women in ancient times was largely due to their young age at marriage, when their pelvis had not yet fully developed.
However, the ancients did not understand this principle, which led to many tragedies.
The main reason why Empress Zhangsun died young was that she was too young when she gave birth to her first child, which damaged her health. In addition, she continued to have children for the Li family, which led to her death at the age of thirty.
After listening to Li Jue's explanation, Li Shimin remained silent for a long time. He had been brooding over the early death of Empress Zhangsun for many years, but he never imagined that Empress Zhangsun's early death was related to him...
"well!"
"Since it was your senior brother who said it, it must be true. I'll wait a few more years!"
"Thank you, Grandfather, for granting my request!"
Upon returning to Chang'an, Li Shimin quickly became engrossed in intense and busy government affairs, and ordered the Ministry of Rites to prepare for Li Jue's investiture ceremony.
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were naturally unwilling to slack off, and they submitted memorials every now and then to request instructions. It took three months of delay before the preliminary ceremony's etiquette was finally settled.
But when asked about the specific date of the investiture, something strange happened; according to them, it had to be a significant day.
Anyway, Li Shimin wasn't in a hurry, so he let them take their time choosing.
Li Shimin was busy and fulfilled, and Li Jue was not idle either.
Because of his trip to Xueyantuo, he realized the problems in the northern border. So when he returned to the Qin Prince's Mansion, he summoned his fourth uncle, Li Tai, and presented him with the blueprints and disk of the steam engine, asking him to study a machine that could automatically spin yarn and weave cloth.
Li Tai was extremely interested in this matter, and he practically lived and ate at the Prince of Qin's residence, spending his days and nights researching with dozens of craftsmen, to the point of neglecting to eat and sleep.
Li Tai's actions greatly displeased Princess Yan Wan of Wei, but she knew her husband's temperament well; if she dared to stop him from doing it, he would definitely get angry with her.
Left with no other choice, Yan Wan could only approach Li Xiang by mentioning his marriage.
"Husband, don't be so busy researching those iron lumps all day long. You should at least care about the younger generation in the family, shouldn't you?"
Li Tai said impatiently upon hearing this.
"Isn't there still you?"
"You're in charge of handling matters concerning the younger generation in the family!"
"My lord, Li Xiang's wedding is approaching, and our Xin'er's wedding will be soon too..."
"Li Xin is getting married?"
"With whom?"
Li Xin is Li Tai's only son, but how could his father not know about such a big event as his son's wedding...
Yan Wan rolled her eyes in annoyance upon hearing this, clearly displeased with Li Tai's behavior.
"Husband, have you forgotten that His Majesty has arranged a marriage for our Xin'er, betrothing Princess Linchuan's daughter, Zhou Rong, to her..."
Upon hearing this, Li Tai suddenly realized what was going on.
"Oh, oh, so it's Zhou Rong from Tenth Sister's family..."
"Your Highness, is there anything I can do to assist you with?"
"Of course!"
"My lord, we've only settled the marriage arrangements, but the formal betrothal and marriage ceremony haven't been finalized yet!"
"Would you like to take some time to visit our family in the north to deliver the betrothal gifts?"
"oh?"
"Didn't we even send betrothal gifts?"
"My dear husband, you're not home, you can't expect me, a mere woman, to deliver it, can you?"
"If this gets out, won't it make the scholars of Chang'an laugh at us?"
"this……"
Li Tai scratched his head awkwardly upon hearing this, then took off his dirty coat and threw it on the ground.
"That bastard Li Jue ruined me!"
"You all continue with your work. I'll go back first to handle my son's wedding arrangements!"
Upon hearing this, the craftsmen all clasped their hands in congratulations, and some even jokingly asked for a bowl of celebratory wine.
Li Tai didn't hesitate and immediately agreed to treat everyone to the wedding banquet.
But none of the craftsmen dared to believe it.
After all, the difference in their social status was obvious, and even if His Highness the Prince of Wei dared to invite them, they wouldn't dare to go.
While Li Tai was busy preparing for his son's wedding, Li Jue was also extremely busy.
Because he has no parents, he has to handle many things himself.
For example, today he accompanied his elder brother, bringing dozens of cartloads of gifts to the Yan family, including wild geese and other presents.
"Big brother, has the wedding date been set yet?"
"Not yet. The Imperial Astronomical Bureau said there are no auspicious days this month. We'll have to wait a few more days and see!"
"oh……"
"A good day?"
Li Jue looked at the clouds in the sky and thought to himself that tomorrow would be another rainy day. It seemed that there were indeed no good days coming up.
Although Li Jue himself could also observe clouds and predict the weather, he was certainly far inferior to the Imperial Astronomical Bureau of the Tang Dynasty and could only follow the arrangements of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau.
After finishing his gift-giving duties, Li Jue just wanted to go home and get a good night's sleep.
Just as they were passing by the palace gate, they suddenly saw a young eunuch anxiously waiting at the entrance.
"Your Highness, Princess Jinyang requests your presence!"
"When did Aunt Sizi return to the palace?"
"Your Highness, Princess Jinyang has been back in the palace for some time now. She has recently fallen ill and wishes to request Your Highness to come to the palace to treat her."
"oh?"
Li Jue, without suspecting anything, followed the eunuch straight into the palace.
However, as he passed by the Wude Hall, Li Jue felt a sudden unease, sensing that something was amiss.
Because he usually entered the palace directly through the Ganlu Hall, but today this little eunuch actually led him through the Wude Hall...
The two passed through the Wude Hall and soon arrived at the back door of the Lizheng Hall. Just as Li Jue was about to push open the back door of the Lizheng Hall, he suddenly heard an urgent cry for help.
Upon hearing this, the young eunuch quickly grabbed Li Jue's arm.
"Your Highness, someone is calling for help! You must go and see!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue looked in the direction of the sound and, realizing it wasn't far, quickly walked over. There, amidst a cluster of flowers, a delicate beauty was frantically patting the air around her, seemingly trying to avoid something.
"Your Highness, this is Consort Wu!"
"Consort Wu must have been stung by a bee! Your Highness, please come to her rescue immediately!"
"Oh, really?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue immediately stepped forward, but stopped when he was still ten steps away from Wu Cairen.
Upon seeing this, Wu Meiniang quickly cried for help.
"Your Highness, save me!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue not only did not step forward, but instead crossed his arms and watched the commotion.
"These are bees! If I go over there, I won't be able to save you; instead, I'll get myself killed!"
When Wu Meiniang saw that Li Jue was not fooled, she was so angry that her teeth itched.
He had intended to use the bee incident to lure Li Jue over. If Li Jue dared to come forward to help, she would pounce on him and then falsely accuse him of harassing her.
He never expected that Li Jue would fall for it!
Left with no other choice, she could only swat away the bees around her as she ran toward Li Jue.
Seeing this, Li Jue dared not let the woman step forward and could only retreat quickly.
In a short time, one chased and the other retreated, and the two quickly arrived near Lingyan Pavilion from the Imperial Garden.
"Crown Prince, don't run away..."
"I have to run. If I don't run, this matter won't be explained!"
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