Chapter 429: Little Changle, the Boy Who Spreads Money
Jia is a kind of jade ornament worn on the head of ancient people, a symbol of status. Jialuo means royal palace, so Li Daoxuan gave Changle the Taoist name Hejia, which is very suitable for her identity.
At the same time, it also reflects Li Daoxuan's hopes for Changle. She has a special identity as the eldest princess . Even if she were to join Mount Longhu, it would be impossible for her to hide in the mountains to practice like ordinary disciples and not care about the world.
Her identity is destined to be closely linked with the fate of the Tang Dynasty, so Li Daoxuan hopes that she can become the link between the Tang Dynasty and Taoism, and become a jade bead shining brightly in the mortal world.
"He Jia greets the Master!"
Little Changle bowed down happily and accepted Hejia's Taoist name. From then on, Mr. He was not only her husband, but also her master!
After she completed the apprenticeship ceremony, Li Daoxuan touched her head with a smile and took out a crystal clear bead from the Three Realms Gourd, which was filled with blue light.
The entire palace seemed to be filled with a fresh sea breeze, which lifted people's spirits.
"This is a mermaid teardrop, which my master obtained when he killed a demon in Xuzhou. Wearing it can prolong your life and protect you from all diseases. Most importantly, it can keep your face young."
Li Daoxuan handed the bead to her and said with a smile: "Today is your birthday. This teardrop is a gift from your teacher to you."
Changle's little hand held a teardrop the size of a pebble. At her young age, she didn't know the value of an eternal youth, but she liked the pearl very much because it was so beautiful, even more beautiful than the largest night-shining pearl in the palace!
The rest of the royal family, especially the women, were filled with envy when they saw this scene.
They may not care about prolonging their life and being immune to diseases, but they cannot care about maintaining their youthful appearance!
Among all women, how many can resist the temptation of eternal youth?
Therefore, all of a sudden, pairs of fiery eyes were stared at Li Daoxuan, not only the princess, but even Li Shimin's concubines.
The tear in Changle's hand was given by Master Li, and no one dared to take it, but they wanted to ask Master Li for another one.
Li Daoxuan was unmoved. Mermaid tears are rare to begin with, let alone one this big. He only had one, and it was given to him by the little white snake.
Li Shimin smiled slightly, looking at the happy little Changle, and sighed in his heart that his daughter was finally not just giving away things.
At this moment, Changle took out a small purse from her arms and carefully poured out a few colorful beads. The texture was smooth and shiny, and it sparkled in the sun.
Li Shimin frowned. These beads... why do they look so familiar?
"Master, I secretly took these out from my father's treasury. They look so beautiful . Changle specially picked out the biggest and best-looking ones to give to you!"
After a pause, she whispered, "Father thought I didn't know that he has a small secret room in the imperial study, which contains many beautiful little beads. If Master likes them, Changle will get them for you!"
puff!
Li Shimin, who was the emperor, actually spat out a mouthful of tea at this moment.
He looked at those priceless beads in shock. Among them were pearls, agates and jadeite, all of which were the best in the world. They were treasures he had selected from tributes from various countries and put into a private vault that only he knew about.
It is difficult for the emperor to get things done without money, and that small treasury is also a backup plan he left for himself.
No wonder it looks so familiar...
Because this is his bead!!!
Li Shimin suddenly found that his beloved daughter had become a little strange. Was this still the little Changle who used to like to stick to him and act coquettishly in his arms?
Are you sure he's not the money-giving boy?
“Ahem!”
Li Shimin coughed and was about to say something when he was met with Empress Changsun's deep gaze.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that wise kings always regard the country as their home. Setting up a private treasury will only make the king gradually indulge in pleasure. I hope Your Majesty will take this as a warning."
After a pause, Empress Chang Sun continued, "Your Majesty has also rewarded me with some treasures over the years. Now I am willing to donate all of them to the national treasury. I hope Your Majesty will grant me your approval."
Li Shimin was moved. The Queen's words were both an exhortation and took his face into full consideration.
The Queen wanted him to take the opportunity to return the treasures in his private treasury to the national treasury to avoid giving anyone a chance to criticize him. At the same time, he had granted her permission, and all officials would praise him for his wisdom.
What moved him most was that he knew the queen's character very well. She said she would give away all her treasures, and she would definitely do it. It was not just lip service.
Over the years, the Queen has lived frugally, not wearing fancy clothes or precious jewelry, and she hasn't replaced her phoenix robe with a new one for many years. Whenever he needs money, the Queen is always the first to take out all the money she has saved to help him solve his urgent needs .
The concubines in the harem originally liked to wear gold and silver and compete with each other for beauty, but under the queen's personal example, the entire harem was not only very harmonious, but no one competed for luxury anymore.
Empresses in every dynasty usually became increasingly wealthy after becoming the mother of the country. However, very few were like Empress Changsun, who not only did not become wealthy, but even her dowry became less and less.
"The Queen is right. The private storehouse incident was my fault."
Li Shimin was so moved that he held the queen's hand. He loved and respected his wife in his heart. With such a wife, what else could a husband ask for?
When little Changle heard this, there was a hint of loss in her big eyes.
Her father's little treasury was gone, so she could no longer steal treasures for her master...
Li Daoxuan accepted the jewels, patted her head, and said with a smile: "Later, I will teach you a set of sleeping techniques to see how good your aptitude is."
Changle nodded, his eyes full of anticipation.
But she didn't know what she was thinking of, and asked in a low voice: "Master, does the training take a long time? I'm afraid I'll miss the time I agreed to with Sister Yan'er."
Li Daoxuan didn't know who Yan'er was. When he thought about it carefully, it seemed that Changle had mentioned the name Yan'er when he first met her.
Being called sister by her, she must be some royal relative. Li Daoxuan did not take it to heart and smiled, "It shouldn't take long."
…
An hour later, the banquet ended and all the royal family members left the palace.
Li Daoxuan rejected the invitations from princes and nobles one after another and began to guide little Changle in his practice.
In the Imperial Garden, the air is fresh, the sun is warm, and the flowers are in full bloom.
Changle lay flat in the pavilion, concentrating and holding her breath, and began to practice according to the formula taught by Li Daoxuan. She pinched the Taoist seal with her hands, bent her knees, straightened her waist, sank her mind into the valley, kept quiet and chanted, and her whole body slowly relaxed.
"Take Kan to fill Li, steal the sky and cheat fate, use the fire from the Li Palace in the south to refine the gold in the water in the north..."
Li Daoxuan's voice was gentle and peaceful, like the morning bells and evening drums, with a strange power that could calm the mind. Under his guidance, little Changle's breathing became lighter and slower.
When she had completely entered the state that was neither dreaming nor awake, Li Daoxuan nodded slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Although he had his guidance, he was able to get into the state in his first practice. This aptitude is already quite good and his comprehension is also outstanding.
What Li Daoxuan taught her was naturally the "Peng Zu Guxian Wo Yin Gong". This sleeping exercise is very suitable for laying the foundation. It is a superior basic method during the Bigu period, and it also has the miraculous effect of improving the state of mind and prolonging life.
If placed in some small sects, it would be enough to become the fundamental method of the sect's inheritance.
Little Changle quickly got into the state, and Li Daoxuan stayed beside her. As a master, he had to pay attention to the problems his disciples encountered during their practice at any time to ensure their safety.
Half an hour later, little Changle fell into a drowsy sleep, with his little mouth slightly open, looking very adorable.
Li Daoxuan shook his head and laughed, but he finally felt relieved.
During her first practice, she was able to enter a state of meditation for half an hour. Changle's aptitude is one in a thousand. Looking at the entire Longhu Mountain, only Junior Sister Taiwei is better than her.
It is true that like father and son, like son.
Seeing that little Changle had fallen asleep, Li Daoxuan pointed his finger, and the last bit of Kunlun Jade Paste turned into white light and flowed into her mouth.
In an instant, white light flowed around Changle's body , and her already fair and tender skin became even smoother, like the legendary jade girl, and her temperament became much more ethereal in an instant.
This was also the blessing that Li Daoxuan gave to his disciple, to help her quietly remove hair and cleanse her marrow, and improve her bones.
Finally, Li Daoxuan left her a bottle of fasting pills and wrote a letter, telling her how to take the medicine. He also gave her a few more instructions, telling her to practice diligently and not to slack off. He would come to check on her in a few days, and then he left.
The Imperial Garden was guarded by secret guards, so Li Daoxuan was naturally not worried about her safety.
He was also preparing to practice. Now that Moro was in the dark, no one knew what conspiracy he was planning. The string in his heart was always tense, and the sense of crisis was always there.
Only by becoming stronger can we respond to ever-changing situations with the same attitude and remain invincible!
…
Changle slept particularly soundly that time, and when she woke up, the sun was almost setting.
She was wearing a Taoist robe, which had the aura of her master and was very warm.
She just felt refreshed, and her body seemed to have endless energy. It was a pity that her master was no longer by her side. Fortunately, she saw the letter and elixir left by her master, and knew that her master would come again in a few days, so she smiled.
At this time, she saw her father and mother slowly walking towards her.
"Changle, your master said that you have excellent aptitude and extraordinary understanding. Haha, you are worthy of being my daughter!"
Li Shimin was very proud.
Empress Changsun pinched her daughter's face, with a hint of surprise in her eyes. Changle's skin seemed to have gotten better and felt like milk to the touch.
"Changle, the most important thing in Taoism is inheritance. Since you have become my master, you must be more respectful to him in the future. Remember, you must not neglect Master Li, you must not make the princess lose her temper, and you must not lose your sense of propriety like you did to your father."
Little Changle nodded very seriously.
Li Shimin choked and felt that something was wrong.
At this time, Changle saw that it was getting dark, and suddenly there was some anxiety in his eyes. He said, "Oh, we are about to miss the time. I don't know if Sister Yan'er should be waiting anxiously."
She bowed to her father and mother, then hurriedly took her leave. Her legs moved very quickly, and her body was much lighter than before.
Li Shimin frowned slightly and asked, "Who is Yan'er? Is she some bold palace maid who dared to trick Changle into calling her sister?"
A sense of majesty from a superior emerged, intimidating without even getting angry.
In front of his daughter, he is a kind father, but in front of others, he is a king as majestic as the sea.
Empress Changsun advised: "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. I will send someone to investigate and find out who this Yan'er is."
Li Shimin nodded. At this time, Gao Quan came over and said something in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor said that the wines and drinks sent during this period were unpalatable, so he smashed them all and asked you to send some better wine."
Li Shimin's eyes were deep, and no one knew what he was thinking. After a long time, his voice sounded faintly.
"Give him as much as he wants."
