Jennifer Williams
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Late at night, inside the palace. Li Er sat behind the desk, his brow slightly furrowed, ignoring the numerous reports before him. He continued pondering the matter involving Tubo. When the Tubo envoys were received, their attitude was extremely humble, clearly following Songtsan Gampo’s instructions. From this, it seemed that Songtsan Gampo didn’t hold any disrespect towards the Tang Dynasty. Because of their demeanor, Li Er’s initial discontent towards Tubo seemed to dissipate. While Tubo’s…-
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The words of the Tubo envoy made it somewhat challenging for Li Er to remain resolute. “Wow, I initially thought you asking for a marriage alliance was just a pretext, but I didn’t anticipate it being your ultimate goal. The amount spent on this endeavor to marry a wife is truly enormous.” Li Er said Zhangsun Wuji carefully observed the situation and quickly grasped Li Er’s intentions upon seeing Li Er’s hesitance. He said again, “Your Majesty, Tubo’s admiration for our noble women and…
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As soon as Zhangsun Wuji uttered these words, he immediately incurred the crowd’s wrath. “Tubo is merely a small country in the southwest. If you provide me with fifty thousand well-trained soldiers, I am confident we could swiftly defeat them. Why should the Prime Minister prioritize their pride over our own prestige?” Cheng Yaojin stepped forward, his eyes glaring at Zhangsun Wuji. Following that, various military leaders chimed in, expressing their eagerness to return Songtsan Gampo’s head as…
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Changle was Li Er’s eldest daughter. After learning about Changle’s pregnancy, Li Er and Zhangsun Wu Fei attached great importance to it. The two personally visited, and the accompanying royal physician confirmed Changle’s pregnancy. Li Er was filled with joy and immediately rewarded with a selection of beneficial items for her pregnancy. He also ordered the Royal Pharmacy to prepare various nourishing pregnancy meals and requested imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau to take shifts…
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In the Princess’s Mansion, within the inner courtyard, in the bedroom. Changle tightly grasped Su Li’s hand, his face brimming with excitement and a hint of nervousness. “Husband, is what you’re saying true?” Su Li nodded and smiled, saying, “The pulse is rhythmic and smooth, resembling the rolling of pearls on a jade plate. There’s no doubt it’s a sign of happiness!” “Husband, I’m so delighted!” Changle lowered her head, gently caressing her abdomen, her eyes filled with…
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In the Imperial Palace, Martial Arts Hall. “Your Majesty, I, Grand General Cheng, can’t handle this anymore!” Li Er sat in a chair, watching Cheng Yaojin venting in front of him, feeling a throbbing pain in his head. “What’s the matter?” Li Er asked with a frown. Cheng Yaojin sighed heavily, his face filled with worry, “Your Majesty Su Li, who just joined the Right Martial Guards, set a trap for me. Your Majesty, you know I’m known for being bold and meticulous. But I couldn’t…
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Li Jing’s military acumen was exceptional. He had personally commanded numerous large-scale battles. Deducing a battle of this scale came naturally to him, with the process being fluid and seamless. “Even in commanding troops, the acting Duke remains dignified and straightforward. Watching his deduction is truly a delight.” Qin Qiong, standing beside Cheng Yaojin, couldn’t help but express his admiration. After speaking, he realized that Cheng Yaojin didn’t respond. Turning his head, he saw…
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Li Jing’s confusion deepened. Based on his past experiences, it shouldn’t be Cheng Yaojin who was unhappy while everyone else was carefree. But in the current situation, what exactly was going on? The generals exchanged glances, but no one spoke. Finally, Cheng Yaojin couldn’t hold back anymore. Initially, he had only planned to invite Weichi Gong and Qin Qiong. After all, it wasn’t a matter that needed grand gestures. There was no need to make a fuss. However, when things went wrong, everything…
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In the main hall… “You are asking me to test someone on military strategy?” Weichi Gong, who was eight feet tall with dark skin, looked down at Cheng Yaojin as if he was looking at a simpleton. Everyone knew Weichi Gong was known for being simple and straightforward. “We are brave and strong in battle, unafraid to face anyone head-on. But do you think it’s reasonable for me to compare military strategies with someone like you?” Cheng Yaojin said. Weichi Gong said irritably, “Are you…
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Cheng Yaojin stared with wide eyes. Miraculously, his eyeballs could also spin around wildly. “Well… Sir, even though you’re skilled in combat, leading troops in battle requires more than just fighting prowess… Yes, to be a general, you need to understand military strategy! I will also test your knowledge of military strategy!” Cheng Yaojin said. Su Li couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wow!” A distinguished Duke of the State, the Grand General of the Right Martial Guards, shamelessly resorted…
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