We all know that Emperor Taizong Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were deeply in love as husband and wife. Every time Taizong got angry, only Empress Changsun could make him dissipate his anger. But Queen Changsun died when she was thirty-six years old, and Taizong was very sad about this. After the death of Queen Changsun, Taizong loved their youngest daughter Princess Jinyang especially.
When Princess Jinyang was young, she did not feel the lack of maternal love. But as she grew older, she gradually felt that she was different from others, because everyone else had their mothers by their side, but she only had her father. Taizong was aware of his daughter's thoughts and took her with him every time he traveled. Whenever he passed the places where Empress Changsun had been, Taizong would tell her about Empress Changsun.
Although Princess Jinyang was loved by Taizong, she did not develop a spoiled and spoiled personality. Although Princess Jinyang is young, she is very witty. Taizong had a bad temper and would kill ministers when he got angry. Princess Jinyang had been with Taizong for many years and knew her father's temper very well. When Taizong got angry, Princess Jinyang persuaded her father to show mercy to the ministers. After Taizong persuaded her, his anger disappeared. In this aspect, Princess Jinyang is very much like Empress Changsun. Many ministers in the court saved their lives thanks to Princess Jinyang.
Princess Jinyang was raised by Taizong himself since she was a child, and many of Taizong's habits affected her. Because of this, Princess Jinyang learned calligraphy, because Taizong was a complete calligraphy enthusiast. When Princess Jinyang had nothing to do, she often imitated her father's handwriting. Over time, it became very similar to Taizong's handwriting, especially Taizong's Feibai style, which she learned perfectly. Taizong showed her handwriting to the ministers, but the ministers could not tell which one was written by Taizong and which one was written by Princess Jinyang.
Princess Jinyang has had a deep relationship with her brother Li Zhi since she was a child, because Li Zhi was also raised by Taizong. Every time Li Zhi left the palace, Princess Jinyang was very reluctant to leave him and personally sent her brother to Qianhua Gate. When Li Zhi was fourteen years old, he needed to go to court to participate in politics. Princess Jinyang saw that her brother was leaving her, so she took her brother by the corner of his clothes and said to Taizong: "My brother now has to be like the ministers (go to court) and cannot stay." Have you come to my side?" Taizong burst into tears when he saw his son and daughter being so affectionate.
Princess Jinyang could have grown up under the care of Taizong and her brother, and then married a consort worthy of her in the future. But happiness is always short-lived. Princess Jinyang could not wait for that day and died when she was twelve years old. After the death of Princess Jinyang, Taizong was extremely grieved. He cried several times every day and could not swallow for more than a month. He was unable to control his grief. For this reason, Taizong became thinner day by day. After seeing this, the ministers tried to persuade Taizong one after another.
But Taizong said: "I understand what you are saying. People cannot be resurrected after death, and sadness is useless, but I just can't restrain my sadness!" In order to commemorate Princess Jinyang, Taizong used the proceeds from the fiefdom of Princess Jinyang. Yu Qian built a Buddhist temple next to her tomb to pray for her daughter. It can be seen from this that Princess Jinyang had a fiefdom long ago. In the early Tang Dynasty, the princess could only obtain a fiefdom when she got married. Taizong gave Princess Jinyang a fief so early, which shows how much he loves this daughter.
Princess Jinyang’s life was too hasty. Although she was not accompanied by her mother, Taizong and her brother gave her all their love. Princess Jinyang is gentle, smart and not as arrogant and domineering as other royal women. It's a pity that the God of fate did not favor her and let her leave early, which makes us feel pity for her today.