Gasp! She's a Time Traveler Using Modern Tech to Improve Ancient Life-Chapter 583 - 581: I Request a Marriage Bestowal

Lin Wanwan posted on the internet under the pretext of needing creative ideas for writing novels, and because she set a reward, she received a variety of suggestions.

Some suggested she pretend to be a fortune teller, others that she buy an AK-47, and some advised her to provide a world map. Each had its reasoning, but Lin Wanwan still felt unsatisfied.

Because doing so might mean she would never leave Chang’an again.

If she were a man, she might try negotiating with Li Shimin. But she was now a woman, and a woman who had caught Li Shimin’s interest.

For an emperor like him, who had eliminated his brothers and in-laws, who had absolute military prestige, and who had both martial and political prowess, when faced with a capable beauty, was it more beneficial to take her into the harem or leave her outside?

There’s no real choice; imprisoning an extraordinary woman would cost him nothing more than a place in the harem. Why not?

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Lin Wanwan didn’t want to stand out too much in front of Li Shimin.

She even suspected the reason Li Shimin suddenly became interested in her was because of the lucrative soap plan she proposed to Changle.

The Li Tang Imperial Family’s need for money could be seen from the "Money Catching Official" preparatory position.

Lin Wanwan didn’t expect to rebel against Li Shimin, as many things she couldn’t even buy in the modern world; she was a law-abiding citizen.

If she had traveled to the late Tang Dynasty, when the court had lost control over the local regions and the army, when the entire country was in decay, with sharp social conflicts and people yearning for change, perhaps she could have tried to rebel.

But now she found herself in the era of Zhenguan’s rule, where the people had endured the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, enjoyed the benefits of the Equal Field System, and reveled in the advantages of the Grand Canal, amidst a resurgence of national affairs.

The nation had a bright ruler, capable ministers, and military leaders; from top to bottom, there was a strong desire for peace and stability, both internally and externally robust. She decided to abandon any thoughts of causing disturbances.

She just wanted to face the sea, with spring flowers blossoming.

Catch some sea creatures, teach some children, live a carefree life like in the Peach Blossom Spring, and be a rich landlord with nothing to do.

Sigh! This Li Er, too much! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

With so many women already, he still wanted to reach for her. What thunder and rain are all imperial favor? That might be true for the natives of the Great Tang, but not for her, a modern Huaxia citizen.

With a long sigh, Lin Wanwan took out ten fully charged projectors she had just bought, planning to travel through time to the Great Tang with them. Hopefully, one would survive; the broken ones could be discarded back in the modern era. If she couldn’t help it, she would let Li Shimin catch a glimpse of the "heavenly secrets."

Inside, she had stored several clips from excellent TV series like Journey to the West, specifically the Heavenly Palace scenes, which are essential for trickery.

Of course, if she had terrible luck and all these electronic devices failed, Lin Wanwan still had backups.

In fact, over time, Lin Wanwan sensed that the Space-Time Gate was repelling her attempts to bring future technological products to the Great Tang.

The more rare plants and animals she moved from the modern era, the more vibrant the green light symbolizing life on the Space-Time Gate became, reducing the success rate of transporting technological products.

Unfortunately, Lu Shouyue had gone to Hong Kong Island on business recently and had been busy for days. Otherwise, Lin Wanwan would have wanted to ask for his opinion.

These matters are better discussed face-to-face for flexibility; phone calls and texts just wouldn’t do.

As Lin Wanwan racked her brains to escape the Imperial Palace, the time in the Great Tang unknowingly reached the hour of Mao.

Li Shimin, dressed neatly and preparing to attend court, received a report from the guard: last night, someone attempted to break into the palace gate and poisoned many guards and the Imperial Guard.

This incident was extremely malicious. Although in the Tang Dynasty it wasn’t considered a severe crime like in the Song Dynasty to knock on the palace gate at night, it wasn’t a minor issue either.

Today, the entire Chang’an City was under martial law, searching thoroughly for these audacious people.

After finishing the morning court session, Li Shimin returned to Liangyi Palace. Before long, a eunuch reported that Xiao Chong sought an audience.

Recently, Xiao Chong had stayed in Chang’an, working with the Military Equipment Supervision to perfect gunpowder. He had devised a new weapon by filling a ceramic pot with gunpowder and launching it with a catapult, which had proven successful during today’s test.

Xiao Chong had fulfilled his mission and planned to depart for Mao County at full speed shortly. For the remaining matters, he left the Mo Family’s Wang Lang to assist.

The merits would be shared, and Wang Lang, barring any accidents, could establish himself in the Military Equipment Supervision. As for Dugu Di, his eye disease remained an obstacle to his entering officialdom.

At this time, hearing Xiao Chong’s sudden request for an audience, Li Shimin’s previously gloomy mood lifted a bit, thinking: What surprise does this kid from the Xiao Family have for me?

Moments later, Xiao Chong entered the hall: "Minister Xiao Chong, greets the Emperor."

"Rise. Why are you here so early, Zifang?" Li Shimin spoke with a kind expression.

Xiao Chong hesitated for a moment, then with a blush of embarrassment said: "Your Majesty, I daringly entered the palace today to request a favor."

Li Shimin raised an eyebrow: "Oh? What is it? Let’s hear it. You deserve a reward for perfecting the new weapon using gunpowder."

Xiao Chong spoke slowly in a cold voice: "In Mao County, I met Hou Tao’s Lin Wanwan. We are deeply in love and have privately promised our lives to each other. Since she lacks close family, with her parents and teacher both deceased, I humbly ask Your Majesty to grant me this marriage."

As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere in the hall turned tense. Li Shimin looked coldly at this talented young man before him, whose sharp eyes radiated wisdom, scrutinizing him for a while before finally speaking: "It’s said you once boldly claimed you’d never marry. Why this change of heart?"

"Love comes unexpectedly, making the Emperor laugh," Xiao Chong candidly raised his head, meeting Li Shimin’s penetrating gaze.

After a moment, Li Shimin suddenly asked: "Are you sure you want to exchange the merits of developing weapons for this?"

"To establish a family is to establish a career, I’m clear about it," Xiao Chong replied with calmness, not at all impulsive.

Li Shimin, with a cold stare fixed on Xiao Chong, was angered not only by his request for marriage but also by suspicion regarding palace intrigue.

Coincidentally seeking the Emperor’s favor for marriage with Lin Wanwan, just after she was punished yesterday for not complying with palace matters.

Yet instead of charging Lin Wanwan with defying orders, they simply charged her with not adhering to palace rules, which was Li Shimin’s leniency.

Li Shimin did not expect Xiao Chong to come pleading for marriage. Did he hear something on the grapevine?

Ultimately, after staring at him intensely for a long time, Li Shimin grudgingly uttered from his clenched teeth: "Granted."

In Li Shimin’s heart, no woman could compare to the value of a weapon that could expand territories.

Yet to challenge the Emperor over a woman was indeed brave. The maid and eunuchs beside couldn’t help but mourn for this genteel young man before them.

Having just established some merit and gained recognition from the big boss, he now seemed to lose his head over his feelings.

Indeed, beauty is the bane!