Everyone is very familiar with Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. After launching the “Xuanwu Gate Incident”, he seized the throne from his father Li Yuan, ascended to the throne, and established the famous “Zhenguan Reign”.
But his daughter, Princess Gaoyang, may not be familiar to everyone. Below, the editor of the History Encyclopedia will bring you a detailed interpretation. Let’s continue reading~
The emperor has many children, and as the saying goes, many things are not worth much. Among these descendants, some are favored, some are neglected, and even some have never had the opportunity to meet their biological father in their lifetime. Some people even aspire to grow up safely and healthily like ordinary people, while some unpopular princesses either end up dying in this deep palace or going to distant lands to marry and become political sacrifices.
Princess Gaoyang can be considered a lucky one.
Princess Gaoyang was born beautiful and intelligent. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, loved this daughter very much. Coupled with her noble status as a princess, she received countless favors from a young age and had a very spoiled and domineering personality. The little princess grew up under everyone’s care and soon reached the age of marriage. Emperor Taizong of Tang wanted to marry her to Fang Xuanling’s second son, Fang Yi’ai.
Princess Gaoyang, who had never been wronged before, was very unwilling. But the imperial decree was difficult to disobey, so she reluctantly married.
Although she was not satisfied with her father’s decision to arrange her marriage, before seeing Fang Yi’ai, she still had a little bit of fantasy about this marriage. She hoped that Fang Yi’ai would be the good person in her heart, treat her sincerely, and respect her like a guest. In this way, she was also willing to hold hands with him and grow old together with her son.
However, on the night of the bridal chamber, she was disappointed.
She was raised in luxury and lived in a well fed harem, but she also deeply understood that behind this glory, wealth, and grandeur, there were many scheming and deceitful schemes. When the veil on her head was lifted, her dream of love was completely shattered. She looked at the man in front of her with a flattering and hypocritical smile, and felt deeply disgusted.
Princess Gaoyang has a beautiful appearance, with bright eyes and white teeth, sinking fish and falling geese, and the fragrance of the country… In short, using all kinds of gorgeous language, it is impossible to outline her beautiful face like peach blossoms! We all say that excellent people like to choose excellent people, and Princess Gaoyang is no exception. With her outstanding appearance, she naturally desires to find a man who is more handsome than Pan An, talented, and at least of superior appearance as her husband. However, when she saw Fang Yi’ai, she was disappointed. Fang Yi’ai was not good-looking, and her talent was mediocre, with not much outstanding ability.
So, even if they sleep in the same bed, they will sleep with their backs facing each other, and even their breathing will not be synchronized.
Fang Yiai could also tell that he couldn’t please the princess, so he tried his best to please her and try to make her laugh. Emotions cannot be forced, and the more he behaves like this, the more Princess Gaoyang’s heart dislikes him.
People often say that mistresses often break in when marriage problems arise. Just as Princess Gaoyang and Fang Yi’ai were getting tired of each other, the monk argued and entered her world.
Fate is such a wonderful thing, and it appears at the right time. Gaoyang’s lonely world has been illuminated by a beam of light ever since.
He is intelligent and knowledgeable in argumentation, with a handsome appearance. In modern terms, he is a “charming man” who combines appearance and talent. Why isn’t such a man loved by girls?
Princess Gaoyang fell in love with him at first sight and wished she could stick to him every day. The argument fulfilled all her fantasies of a perfect male god in her heart. Together, they had endless words and feelings. This man with infinite charm is much better than her useless and flattering husband! Fang Yiai knew about this matter, but on the surface, he didn’t mind. After all, he also knew that even if Princess Gaoyang didn’t fall in love with the argument, she wouldn’t fall in love with herself. He is a person who is not outstanding at all, and being able to marry the Princess of the Tang Dynasty is a blessing he has earned through his three lifetimes of cultivation! Moreover, Fang Yi’ai’s success in her career is also inseparable from the support of Princess Gaoyang. What else can he ask for? So he turned a blind eye and didn’t reveal anything, but kept it a secret from Li Shimin.
By chance, the gift given by Princess Gaoyang to the debater was stolen, and when the thief was caught, the debater revealed the truth.
This matter reached Li Shimin’s ears, and he was furious about the case. His daughter, who was considered a princess, did not follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, openly violating the principles of women. What was his face? What is the face of the court?
He ordered the dismemberment of the debating machine, which was one of the most severe punishments in ancient times. The debating machine died in despair amidst painful groans and struggles. The cold blade not only cuts off the argument, but also the love of Princess Gaoyang and her heart.
From then on, Li Shimin no longer liked this princess who always caused trouble. Princess Gaoyang naturally hated Li Shimin to death. It was he who married herself to a man she didn’t like. It was he who killed her lover and destroyed her lifelong happiness.
When Li Shimin passed away, Princess Gaoyang did not shed a single tear. Because her tears had already dried up at the moment of her death in the debate.
Emperor Taizong of Tang passed away, and Emperor Gaozong succeeded to the throne. Although Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi had no choice but to show mercy to his spoiled and domineering sister, he still remembered her brotherly love and tried his best to tolerate her. Even when Gao Yang found several male pets as his lovers, he did not punish her. However, Princess Gao Yang did not appreciate it. At that time, her father-in-law Fang Xuanling, who was also the father of Fang Yiai, was a close friend of King Li Tai of Wei. After Li Shimin passed away, Fang Yiai predicted that Changsun Wuji and others would definitely cause trouble for him. So he conspired with some people to plot a rebellion and support Li Yuanjing as the emperor.
Princess Gaoyang was naturally dissatisfied with her younger brother Li Zhi, so she and her husband hit it off and prepared to rebel together. However, there was no wall in the world that could not escape the wind. The rebellion was investigated and reported to Emperor Li Zhi by Changsun Wuji. When he saw that his sister had threatened his throne, he violated his own bottom line. Li Zhi no longer showed mercy to Princess Gaoyang and ordered her and Fang Yi’ai to be executed together.
Princess Gaoyang yearns for love, but never truly finds it in her life. She is happy yet tragic, and her tragedy stems from her birth in this seemingly noble but uncontrollable palace
