Jia Xu's words also touched Li Chengdao's heart.

Wu Meiniang's character and intelligence are indeed very popular with him, and if he is looking for a woman who can control the harem, Wu Meiniang is the best choice.

But in the original history, he remembered very clearly the ruthless methods of the famous Queen Zetian.

The original Queen Wang and Concubine Xiao Shu were both tortured to death by her. Although this had a lot to do with her experiences, Wu Meiniang's domineering cruelty was evident.

Of course, that was Wu Meiniang's behavior after she came to power. Li Chengdao was confident that he could suppress Wu Meiniang.

But what Jia Xu said was right, Wu Meiniang's spirit should indeed be dampened.

At this moment, Gao Huai came over, bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, which empress' palace are you going to rest in tonight?"

Li Chengdao's expression moved slightly, and he said calmly: "Summon the martial arts talents to come to my palace to sleep with me."

Gao Huai was slightly startled, and then retreated.

……

In the emperor's harem, only concubines above the concubines were considered true concubines and could have their own palace.

As for the following talents, beauties, and nobles, the emperor would not stay in their residences, but would instead invite them to stay in his palace.

Wu Meiniang was ready to rest in her residence. Suddenly she heard Gao Huai coming to deliver the order, and she couldn't help but be very surprised.

"Your Majesty... summoned me to stay with you?"

Wu Meiniang said in disbelief that she was only a talented person now, and it was very rare for the emperor to specially summon him to attend his bed.

Gao Huai said expressionlessly: "Please prepare quickly, Wu Cairen, and don't waste time and keep your Majesty waiting."

Gao Huai had no good feelings towards Wu Meiniang, naturally because she spoke without permission that day to attract Li Chengdao's attention. Although her actions successfully gained Li Chengdao's favor, she also offended the imperial eunuch Bingbi.

Seeing Gao Huai's look, Wu Meiniang calmed down a little, suppressed the surprise in her heart, and said to Gao Huai in a slow tone: "Meiniang is very sorry about what happened that day. I hope Eunuch Gao won't take it to heart. If Mei Niang is in the palace, If you are promoted internally, you will never forget your father-in-law’s support.”

Wu Meiniang was convinced by these words, and Gao Huai's face softened a bit after hearing this, and his expression was no longer so cold.

"Wherever Wu Cai is, it is Wu Cai's own ability to win His Majesty's favor."

Gao Huai said.

After hearing Gao Huai's answer, Wu Meiniang felt a little relieved, and then couldn't help but ask: "May I ask my father-in-law, why did your Majesty suddenly call me to sleep with you today?"

Gao Huai couldn't help but take another look at Wu Meiniang. The intelligence of the woman in front of him was something he had rarely seen before.

After hesitating for a moment, he decided to sell Wu Mei Niang a favor and said: "Our family doesn't know this, but at today's dinner, several adults were quite controversial about Wu Cairen's horse training during the day. Maybe it was because of this... …But it’s hard for us to guess His Majesty’s holy will.”

These words were ambiguous, but they revealed a lot of information to Wu Meiniang!

Suddenly, the joy in her heart turned into deep worry.

"Did what Bai Ri did go too far?"

Wu Meiniang couldn't help but smile bitterly in her heart.

Although her actions during the day won Li Chengdao's admiration and attention, they were a bit too sharp.

In the harem, such a concubine is not a reassuring figure.

Almost instantly, Wu Meiniang thought of several possibilities, including Changsun Wuji's fear of her.

After all, the relationship between Zhaoyuan's eldest grandson Wuji and Changsun Wuji in the harem is well known to everyone. Changsun Wuji would never want to see such a strong woman win a high position in the harem.

Thinking about Li Chengdao calling her to sleep with him tonight... I'm afraid it's not just as simple as sleeping with him.

Wu Meiniang had a lot of thoughts in her heart, and she didn't know whether to be happy or worried.

"Wu Cairen, please leave quickly."

Gao Huai urged again.

Wu Meiniang finally came to her senses, nodded and followed Gao Huai to Tai Chi Palace.

……

Although she was very uneasy, when Wu Meiniang entered the Tai Chi Palace, she couldn't help but become excited, and there was also a hint of joy.

In Tai Chi Palace, Li Chengdao was sitting at the table reading a book. When he heard footsteps, he looked up.

Feeling Li Chengdao's gaze, Wu Meiniang was slightly panicked. She forced herself to calm down and bowed and said, "I, my concubine...see your majesty."

"Come and sit down and chat with me."

Li Chengdao pointed to the chairs beside the round table and signaled to Wu Meiniang.

Wu Meiniang came over and sat down obediently, but she was still a little uneasy.

Li Chengdao couldn't help laughing when he saw this: "In the daytime, you were not afraid of taming a horse as fierce as Red Blood. Why are you so nervous now?"

Wu Meiniang's face turned red and she said: "I didn't expect that Your Majesty would call me to sleep with you... This is my first time to sleep with you, so..."

Li Chengdao smiled casually, he was used to seeing Wu Meiniang's usual confident look, but now he saw such shyness belonging to a girl, it was also very special.

After casually picking up a dried fruit from the fruit plate and crushing it, Li Chengdao said while eating the fruit: "Today, the auxiliary machine advised me not to pamper you too much, otherwise once you gain power, you will make the harem restless. It even threatens the safety of the emperor’s heirs.”

"You are the first person to make a central official be so afraid of you, a woman in your twenties and eighties."

As soon as Li Chengdao said these words, all the expectations and joy in Wu Meiniang's heart disappeared, and her face suddenly turned pale.

She knelt directly on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "I, I have absolutely no intention of doing this. Your Majesty, please tell me clearly!"

Li Chengdao's words confirmed her suspicions, but made her even more frightened.

If she really had such an impression in Li Chengdao's mind, then she would be finished.

"Don't be nervous, I'm just curious."

Li Chengdao cast his gaze on Wu Meiniang's beautiful and young face, "I'm just a little curious. With your talent and courage, why do you have to choose to enter this deep palace?"

"There are no rules in the Tang Dynasty that prohibit women from entering the court. If it were you, it wouldn't be difficult to enter the court as an official."

In the imperial examination, Li Chengdao also opened up an unprecedented path for promotion for women all over the world.

Both men and women can enter the Datang Royal Junior College. The secondary college requires excellent academic performance, while the higher college requires passing the scientific examination.

Women can also take this as a reference. They can study in higher education institutions and eventually even enter the court as officials. This has definitely never happened before.

This system has just been established a few years ago. Although it has encountered great resistance, with many great Confucians and wise men opposing it, it is still being implemented.

Li Chengdao looked at Wu Meiniang calmly and seriously, waiting for her answer. ..

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