Gasp! She's a Time Traveler Using Modern Tech to Improve Ancient Life-Chapter 565 - 564: Are You Engaged?

After Lin Wanwan arrived, Old Sun picked up the barefoot doctor medicine box that Lin Wanwan had given him and got up to bid farewell to Empress Zhangsun.

"Thank you, Divine Doctor Sun," Empress Zhangsun smiled kindly at Old Sun and gently patted the yellow-dressed young girl beside her, "Lizhi, see the old sage off for me."

"Yes," the yellow-dressed girl smiled brightly, saluted, and left.

Lizhi, was she Princess Changle Li Lizhi?

Lin Wanwan glanced at the back of the yellow-dressed girl, deep in thought.

This was Li Shimin’s eldest daughter, quite adored.

In ancient times, the title "Changle" was quite noble, and logically, Li Lizhi shouldn’t have been granted such a title. But Li Shimin wanted her to be happy "long and lasting," so despite opposition, he granted her the title of Princess Changle at the age of eight.

It was currently the fifth year of Zhenguan, Princess Changle was about eleven or twelve, and she already had a royal grace as she grew up.

Next year, Li Lizhi would be engaged to Zhangsun Chong, and when Li Shimin prepared her dowry, which was twice as abundant as that of Princess Yongjia, the ministers opposed.

In the end, it was thanks to Wei Zheng’s strong persuasion, along with Empress Zhangsun’s counsel, that the matter was settled.

Lin Wanwan didn’t expect to see this historically renowned lucky princess right after entering the Empress Palace.

The only imperfection of this princess was probably her hereditary disease, she died too early, before reaching her twenties.

"I’ve heard you’ve made public the salt drying method and medical books left by your master. You are thoughtful," Empress Zhangsun praised Lin Wanwan.

Lin Wanwan quickly recovered her senses and humbly replied, "Your Majesty overpraises, it’s simply what I should do as a citizen of the Great Tang."

Strange, Empress Zhangsun was only in her early thirties, yet Lin Wanwan couldn’t help but feel she was an elder, perhaps it was the aura of a mother of the nation?

Empress Zhangsun then asked Lin Wanwan some questions about her birth and her master and senior siblings, similar to what Li Shimin had asked, these two were quite in tune.

Lin Wanwan had long perfected her story, whatever you ask, I’ll answer the same.

"Come closer so I can take a good look," Empress Zhangsun suddenly said.

Lin Wanwan was a bit confused, but followed the instruction and stepped forward.

Being stared at intently by someone, even if they were known for their virtue, made Lin Wanwan inevitably uneasy.

Empress Zhangsun seemed to notice Lin Wanwan’s unease, watching her long eyelashes flutter like butterfly wings, touching the heart.

Her complexion was somewhat sallow and bloodless, yet her features were exquisitely refined, even in this imperial palace, such beauty was rare, and Empress Zhangsun’s heart stirred as she asked, "Le’an, are you engaged?"

Lin Wanwan was taken aback and replied, "I was engaged, but my fiancé’s family also retreated to the mountains to avoid war, yet couldn’t escape disaster."

"The deceased are gone and cannot be pursued, the future is long, still, you should find someone to accompany you for life, or it is too lonely," Empress Zhangsun said warmly, but Lin Wanwan felt as if she had been seen through.

Lin Wanwan bowed her head, pondering silently, what does this mean, are they going to find me a husband?

This is something Tang Dynasty authorities would do!

After all, in the early Tang, due to severe population shortages from the unrest, even widows would have officials matchmaking every few days, and unmarried women of age were fined.

Well, I’ll buy a box of glass ornaments for a hundred bucks, fine away!

To avoid Empress Zhangsun continuing on this topic, Lin Wanwan quietly recalled the information about the Zhangsun family she had seen before.

It was the fifth year of Zhenguan, Empress Zhangsun was pregnant.

Based on her year of death, deducing the ages of her children, the current child in her belly should be Princess Jinzhong Li Mingda.

Although Li Mingda’s birth and death years are unknown, it’s roughly accurate.

Regardless of whether it’s Li Mingda or not, Zhangsun will only have daughters after; their youngest son Li Zhi is already four.

Thinking of this, Lin Wanwan raised her head and gave Empress Zhangsun a sweet smile, saying, "Your Majesty, I have adopted a daughter in the family to accompany me, she is very bright and lively, so I don’t feel lonely."

"Oh, you’ve only adopted a daughter?"

"Yes, one is enough, the household is quite lively because of it."

"Why adopt only a daughter?" Zhangsun asked curiously.

Normally, succession is only for sons, no one would choose to adopt a daughter.

In ancient times, traditions stressed offspring for worship after death, daughters married away, and grandchildren rarely worshipped their maternal grandmother.

Despite society being like this, both Empress Zhangsun and Li Shimin actually loved daughters, especially Li Shimin who was even more of a daughter-doting father (though he only doted on his legitimate daughters, indifferent to the others).

Historically, after Empress Zhangsun’s death, young daughter Li Mingda was raised personally by Li Shimin.

This is the only historically documented case of an emperor personally raising his daughter in Huaxia’s 5,000-year history, a true daughter-doter.

Empress Zhangsun previously had three sons, currently only having one daughter, Li Lizhi.

This only legitimate daughter enjoyed complete parental love and Li Shimin truly cared for her.

He betrothed his illegitimate eldest daughter to his older uncle Xiao Chong, but for his treasured daughter, he arranged a marriage with the young talented Zhangsun Chong.

This is the difference.

Empress Zhangsun, who also loved daughters, upon hearing Lin Wanwan say one daughter was enough, suddenly viewed her differently.

"Quite unique," Empress Zhangsun smiled, "I also really enjoy daughters, boys can be quite mischievous."

Hey! If you already find sons mischievous now, wait until Zhenguan ten, your legitimate eldest son Li Chengqian will certainly bring you headaches!

Going from a model Crown Prince with remarkable demeanor and sincere filial characteristics to a rebellious youth.

However, these future events were unrelated to the current moment, Lin Wanwan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I haven’t learned much other medical expertise, but I’m very skilled at pregnancy diagnosis. Would you allow me to offer a pulse reading for peace?"

Just then, Li Lizhi, who had just escorted Old Sun out, returned and heard Lin Wanwan’s words, eagerly asking, "Are you really the female doctor who studied medicine under Divine Doctor Sun?"

"Genuine, without a doubt," Lin Wanwan replied.

Empress Zhangsun and Li Lizhi chuckled, considering Lin Wanwan so daring to casually joke in front of them, quite a rare occurrence.

Empress Zhangsun reached out, saying, "Oh? Then take a look, if it’s accurate, there’s a reward."

Inside the Imperial Palace, there are quite a few female doctors, but as for their medical skills, it’s uncertain.

Lin Wanwan moved the wicker stool Old Sun sat on, dared to pulse Empress Zhangsun seriously for a while.

She wasn’t boasting about her proficiency in pregnancy diagnosis, as she often diagnosed pregnant women at the Embroidery Workshop in Little Creek Town.

Approximately seven or eight minutes later, Lin Wanwan withdrew her hand, stood up, and gave a cupped hand salute to Empress Zhangsun, saying, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, this fetus is indeed a princess."