HLnovel Chapter 54 "Super Wet" Reports on "Shaking Again and Again"
Chapter 54 "Super Wet" Reports on "Shaking Again and Again"
When she woke up, time had jumped back to 649, and she was inexplicably back with her brother and father.
She saw her father's last moments on his deathbed. When Li Shimin saw that Princess Jinyang was still alive, he closed his eyes in peace... The returned Sizi also witnessed her brother Zhinu's ascension to the throne.
From then on, in the first month of 650, Xiao Si smiled brightly and told everyone that she had happily gone to play in the mud. In reality, she knew very well that since her brother had been paying less and less attention to her, her position had quietly changed.
After Princess Jinyang passed away in 644, she traveled back to a parallel universe in 610, where she met the young general, Liji, and lived with him for five years.
However, he inexplicably returned to the palace, witnessed the death of his father Li Shimin, and the growth of his brother Zhinu to Emperor Gaozong of Tang. He established his own career and also found new support and companionship, such as Wu Meiniang.
Now, without her father and brother Zhinu, the marginalized Sizi can only pray every month for the occasional tribute gifts that Emperor Gaozong brings her, gifts that the concubines have rejected.
Sometimes, Brother Zhinu would come in person, and sometimes only his father-in-law would bring him.
Although she felt "weathered" inside, she felt inexplicably lonely and helpless. Although Princess Jinyang was still alive and she seemed happy on the surface, in reality, the world around her had abandoned her.
So she decided to keep living strong, because only by living in time and space could she find it. She hoped that one day she could travel back to her father's side, or see her brother again and return to that time full of warmth and laughter.
Xiao Si consciously retreated to royal life, but she still silently protected the Li Tang Dynasty in her heart. As long as the people she loved were happy and fulfilled, she felt content.
On the first day of the first month of 650, the first year of the Yonghui era, Zhinu's elder brother encountered the first thorny problem in his career.
A severe earthquake struck the Hedong region before the Lunar New Year, with Jinzhou being particularly hard hit.
The imperial court subsequently issued an edict, dispatching disaster relief envoys to the disaster area to assess the situation.
At the same time, local residents were exempted from taxes for two years. Families of the victims were also entitled to receive three bolts of silk as compensation.
Before Sizi's elder brother, Zhinu, could recover from the shock, two days later he received an urgent message delivered by the Ferghana horse: another strong aftershock had struck the Jinzhou region! The losses were devastating.
However, Zhi Nu would never discuss these important national affairs with Si Zi again. Si Zi knew nothing about them, only that her brother was getting busier and busier!
"Has the envoy to the court arrived yet?" Li Zhi asked.
Si Zi, who had quietly come to say goodbye to her brother Zhi Nu, came to see him one last time and asked, "Super wet?? Where is it super wet?"
"Don't bother Sizi. Where's Xiaoyi? Take her out to play first. I'll come see you when I have time." Zhinu no longer doted on Sizi as much as before.
“Super wet? Super wet…” Little Sizi blinked her big eyes, repeating the strange word with a puzzled look on her face.
Brother Zhinu couldn't help but laugh. "Haha, Sizi, it's not 'super wet,' it's 'court envoy,' which means an envoy sent by the court to gather everyone. You little rascal, you always manage to make people laugh."
"Oh, so it's 'this is how it is'!" Si Zi suddenly realized, then stuck out her tongue a little sadly. "Then I won't cause any more trouble, buddy, you go and greet the messenger. But remember you promised you'd never forget me!"
Brother Zhinu patted her head. "Don't worry, I won't forget to go see Sizi. You go play with Xiaoyi now. I'll definitely come find you after I've dealt with all this mess."
"Okay! Okay..." Si Zi was a little reluctant, but her mind was made up. She skipped and hopped away, calling back as she ran, "Brother Zhi Nu, remember me forever!"
Brother Zhinu smiled as he watched her leave, feeling a warmth in his heart. This little guy always brought joy to his life.
By this time, the "super wet" people had started to come in one after another.
The new emperor, "rational": (Yawning) I just boarded the plane (ascended the throne), why is there shaking again and again?! Is there something detrimental to the people?! My beloved ministers, you must—speak frankly and without reservation!!
Chu Suiliang presented him with a densely packed memorial: Your Majesty, the situation is somewhat complicated, and I do not have time to explain it in person. Please review it.
The new emperor, "rational": (rubbing his eyes) Okay, okay, after reading it, I will arrange a detailed discussion with everyone based on the situation.
The new emperor was "rational" and kept his word, summoning at least a dozen local officials every day to inquire about the local conditions and the people's hardships.
A wave of waves has risen again.
Lord Zhang handed over a memorial: "Your Majesty, this is a memorial submitted by Li Hongtai of Luoyang, reporting us."
The new emperor, "rational": (surprised) It turns out he was reporting his uncle, Changsun Wuji, for plotting a rebellion.
Without the slightest hesitation, Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) issued an edict to execute Li Hongtai!
I thought to myself, "He's got some nerve! My uncle has so much power, and he dares to mess with me!"
Moreover, Li Hongtai not only has the courage of a bear and the boldness of a leopard, but also a somewhat "super loser" spirit.
However, this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated; we can't let a "super loss" turn into a "super failure"!!
"My beloved ministers, we must handle these matters one by one, just as we would handle memorials to the throne, so that this 'micro-wave' does not turn into a 'tsunami'!"
Immediately, the new emperor, in a moment of "rationality," issued an edict ordering the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review to personally go to Luoyang to investigate the matter and get to the bottom of it.
As for Li Hongtai, he will be sent to death row first, and his life will be suspended after the truth comes out.
I want to see what kind of trickery is hidden behind this!
Judging from the stance of the memorial, the new emperor "rationally" summoned a small group of people who did not like Changsun Wuji to a meeting.
Minister A: Your Majesty is wise! Although Li Hongtai is courageous, without solid evidence, isn't he courting death?!
Minister B: Yes, Li Hongtai usually keeps a low profile, but his actions this time are truly remarkable. If we can really expose Changsun Wuji's true colors, that would be a great achievement.
Minister C: However, Your Majesty, Changsun Wuji's influence in the court is deeply entrenched. If this matter is not handled properly, it may cause turmoil in the court.
The new emperor, in his "rationality," declared: "I know this, which is why I must be so cautious. I will personally oversee this matter to ensure everything is done according to the law. I want to see how many people in this court dare to cause trouble under my nose!"
Minister Ding: Your Majesty is wise! We will do our utmost to assist Your Majesty in finding out the truth and restoring peace to the court.
"My beloved ministers, after court, prepare yourselves. Tomorrow morning, I will hear your detailed plans. Meeting adjourned!" The new emperor, in his "rational" mind, thought: Good, I will go to the inner palace now to discuss this matter with Meiniang.
(The ministers all shouted in unison) "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" They then withdrew.