Hello everyone, when it comes to Princess Changle, you must have heard of her.
Tang Taizhong had many children throughout his life, but his favorite child was still the daughter of Empress Changsun. Among them, Princess Changle was the eldest daughter, so Tang Taizong loved her very much. When she got married, Tang Taizong originally wanted to give her more dowry, but adding it would exceed the dowry of Princess Changle’s aunt, which was contrary to etiquette in ancient times. Therefore, Tang Taizong had to give up, which shows how much Tang Taizong loved this princess.
Princess Changle was the eldest daughter of Emperor Taizong and Empress Changsun. When she was born, Emperor Taizong was not yet an emperor, so her early life may have been much worse than that of other princesses and princes. Therefore, after Emperor Taizong ascended the throne, he felt very guilty about this legitimate eldest daughter. When Princess Changle got married, he wanted to give her more dowry. In the end, Emperor Taizong added more and more dowry to Princess Changle’s dowry, but he was still not satisfied and wanted to add more. Finally, the ministers advised her that this would be more polite, so Emperor Taizong gave up. This shows how much Emperor Taizong valued Princess Changle.
Later, although Princess Changle got married and left the palace, she would always come back to visit Emperor Taizong of Tang. Emperor Taizong liked to chat with her very much, so many times, Princess Changle’s father-in-law Changsun Wuji would ask Princess Changle to advise Emperor Taizong. Emperor Taizong of Tang once wanted to continue using the hereditary system, but his courtiers all thought that this system was not good. However, Emperor Taizong did not listen to people’s advice and insisted on continuing to use the hereditary system,
At that time, Changsun Wuji asked Princess Changle to enter the palace to persuade Emperor Taizong of Tang. Princess Changle knew her father very well and did not directly persuade Emperor Taizong. She indirectly told Emperor Taizong what Changsun Wuji said. Emperor Taizong suddenly realized after hearing this and gave up the hereditary system.
