When Li Po was invited into the mansion, there were many more guards around him.
Both Ashina Danai and Zhao Shixun led their people to rush over. The news that King Han was going to Princess Pingyang's Mansion inadvertently touched the nerves of many people.
So this is also the reason why Li Po randomly picked a time and came to Li Xiuning's mansion to "visit", because it was almost the same whether it was day or night.
Peeping, suspicion, and some unnecessary reverie will always follow, so why worry about day or night?
And he had been out for too long today, and it was dangerous enough. Next, he came to Princess Pingyang's Mansion. In case of any unexpected events, his own army guards came one after another. If it weren't for the haste, they would have surrounded Princess Pingyang's Mansion.
It's not a difficult thing.
This is also one of the reasons why the king cannot go out casually. It is too disturbing to the people. If you go out a few more times, no one will have to live.
After entering the mansion and walking for a while, Li Po gradually started to regret it.
I came here on an impromptu trip today, and I really didn't think about what to say to the people I met.
Li Yuan and his son are dead, and only one Li Shimin is left at large. But there are Li Xiaogong, Li Zhiyun, Li Daozong, etc. outside, who are enough to support the Li family in Longxi.
It is difficult to deal with such a family. I think the emperors before came also felt this deeply. Otherwise, how could families like the Gao family and the Yuan family have so many descendants today? So it can be used as a lesson for others.
In addition, although Li Yuan died, he still left behind many children. When Li Jiancheng's brothers died, they also left some bloodlines. These are hidden dangers, especially when he decided to use Tang as the name of his country.
Cen Wenwen's analysis is absolutely correct. As long as there is that opportunity, the Longxi Li family can take advantage of it to take back everything they lost.
Like the matter of reducing the title, they both fall into the category of being extremely difficult to solve...
Princess Pingyang Li Xiuning... wanted to meet her. With so many orphans and widows gathered in one place, it was too conspicuous. Even if she didn't come looking for trouble, as time went by, some people would be unable to restrain themselves.
It's just that he hasn't thought about how to talk to a woman who has just experienced the pain of losing her father and has just heard the news of the death of her brothers, especially when he is the culprit of all this.
He was a little too happy today, and Li Po muttered to himself... You'd better not make too much noise, otherwise everyone might be in trouble.
A group of people surrounded Li Po, but there were only two women in front of them holding lanterns to guide the way. This made Li Po feel extremely embarrassed, and he felt like a bully who had come to make trouble.
In fact, we didn't go far before we arrived at the main hall where guests are entertained.
After turning around a forest, you could see a woman sitting there in the empty hall far away, where the lights were flickering, without even greeting the guests, just waiting for the guests to arrive.
Li Po stopped and looked at it for a long time, hesitating in his heart, but then he thought about it, everyone has done it, winning or losing is normal. If Li Po loses, Li Yuan may not have the tolerance he has to tolerate his family and friends.
Peaceful so far.
Thinking of this, Li Po immediately felt much more relaxed. Speaking of which, what kind of friendship did he have with Li Xiuning? At that time, he just wanted to fool the Li brothers and sisters, and later he sent people to protect Li Yuan's family from danger.
After so many years, Li Po has been extremely benevolent and righteous to the Li family in Longxi. On the other hand, the Li family and his son have always wanted to treat Li Po as a slave who could come and go at a moment's notice, which led to the current disaster.
It would be fine to say that Li Po did something wrong in other things, but in the battle with the Li family, it can be said that he had a clear conscience. Furthermore, what he and the Li family were fighting for was the world and the territory.
How can there be any guilt?
To be honest, Li Yuan even gave him cold food powder. When Li Shimin attacked Longmen, the envoy they sent to sue for peace had just left, and there was also Li Xiuning among them. Who knows if the brothers and sisters had colluded?
After doing some mental preparation, Li Po waved his hand, and the guards quietly dispersed and surrounded the hall. Luo Shixin followed Li Po until he took off his boots and entered the main hall, then stayed outside.
The front hall is not small, with all the furniture for entertaining guests, but now there is only a low table placed in the middle of the hall. Li Xiuning, wearing a plain long dress with her hair disheveled, is sitting at one end of the low table.
No tea or wine, Li Po groaned to himself, are you trying to scare me by pretending to be a ghost?
He was not polite and sat down across from her. Then he took a look at Li Xiuning. Compared with a few years ago, his complexion was definitely worse. His eyes were red and swollen, probably from crying. He seemed to have lost a lot of weight.
Only a pair of dark eyes were shining in the darkness. They had not left his body since he came in, and they did not dodge when they looked at Li Po.
Li Po then praised her in his heart. She was indeed not comparable to ordinary women. If she had cried and made a fuss when she wanted to see her just now, it would have been too ugly, and she would have looked down upon her.
The two looked at each other for a long time, as if they were looking for any difference between him (her) and before.
"Brother is getting less and less courageous after bringing so many people here." Li Xiuning spoke softly, her voice a little hoarse.
Li Po relaxed a little, "I can't compare to you brothers and sisters. You always like to take risks... You are still so smart. You don't have any tea and wine here. Otherwise, you have to be tested by others. Wouldn't it be a disgrace to the scenery?"
Li Xiuning felt a lot more relaxed. What she was most afraid of was that the eldest brother would bring people to raid the house and destroy the family... Think about it, he has so many minions now, how could he come and commit murder himself?
So he really came here to reminisce? It was getting so late, what did he want to do?
She suddenly became anxious again, but there were still some strange emotions growing. As for the grudge between the two families, it seemed that she had not found much place in her heart.
The hatred of the country and the family, the bitterness and hatred, this is the Li Xiuning in Li Po's imagination. But when he actually met him, he realized that something was wrong. Maybe he hid it well? Who knows...
"My eldest brother is fond of delicious food. I know it myself. Almost all the servants in the house have been dismissed. No one can cook to entertain distinguished guests... I don't know when this kind of day will end."
Having said this, Li Xiuning sighed quietly.
Li Po blinked his eyes and said to himself that nowadays, regardless of gender, everyone seems to be much thicker-skinned. Cheng Zhijie is like this, and Li Xiuning is like this. People in troubled times cannot judge by common sense.
In his opinion, the same begging for mercy was very different. Cheng Zhi was just a vulgar scoundrel, and the effect was worrisome. Look at Li's daughter, she begged for mercy so euphemistically.
"Sanniang, do you still remember the promise we made to each other?"
With the word "Sanniang", Li Xiuning's bones almost softened in half, and every trace of longing seemed to appear in her mind. Fortunately, so many people's lives were tied to her, and she was not allowed to think about those things anymore.
Some or not.
She thought about it carefully. When the two met in Yunnei, Li Po once told her that if she were in trouble in the future, he would bring someone to help her even if they were thousands of miles away with just a letter.
This has been implemented, and although there are slight differences, it has really helped Mr. Li a lot.
In addition, it was time for her to go on a mission to Hedong. At that time, the two of them had some angry words. He said that if he entered Chang'an one day, he would not touch any plant or tree in Princess Pingyang's mansion.
She replied that if he was defeated in the future, as long as he was still alive, she would be able to protect him from worries for the rest of his life.
Fortunately, they only met these two times. She had recalled every scene and every answer countless times, otherwise she might not be able to answer the question today.
"Of course I remember it, but I didn't expect it... The eldest brother has always made huge promises, and the little sister knows it."
A smile finally appeared on Li Xiuning's face, "Eldest brother knows that I have filial piety, so I can't keep more foreign guests... If you have any other instructions, please just tell me."
Li Po didn't want to stay here any longer. The atmosphere was too weird. In fact, he didn't quite understand it even now. They only met a few times, but they were able to cause a storm in the city. It seemed that the whole world knew that there was an unspeakable connection between the King of Han and Princess Yang.
association.
But in fact...it seems like there really is something between the two of them. This is really unscientific.
"You're so smart, there's nothing special I need to say. I just need to restrain my clan members and don't make trouble at this time. Otherwise, even if I'm merciful, I'm afraid others will do the same to them.
Another thing is... Li Shi, Li Xiaogong, Li Daozong and other leading troops are away. Don't have any correspondence with them. Once they are discovered, it will be another trouble.
If you have any difficulties in the future, please feel free to message me. Since you made this friend back then, you must always start well and end well... Remember, the relationship between you and me, the Li family, is not about personal grudges. What we are fighting for is the world and has nothing to do with anyone else."
As he said this, Li Po stood up and added in his mind, one day, if someone from your Longxi Li family sticks his head under our knife, then he won't be able to blame anyone else.
Li Xiuning also stood up, lowered her head and closed her eyes, "Little sister, I won't give it away... I will remember what the elder brother said, and I will never embarrass the elder brother...
In fact, my little sister also knows that when two countries compete for supremacy, someone will eventually lose and die. She also hopes that this day will come later, or even if the two families are repaired, it will be good for one of them to bow their heads a little. I don't want this day to come so quickly.
... Brother, don’t worry, my sister has no complaints.
It's late today, so I won't leave my eldest brother here. Whenever he has time, he can come and look for his little sister... My eldest brother and I will have a good chat."
As he spoke, there was some choking in his voice.
Li Po took a look and didn't offer any comfort. He just cupped his hands and turned to leave.
Li Xiuning looked at his back and bowed deeply. Until the man gradually moved away and the lights faded, Li Xiuning slowly walked out of the hall, raised his head and looked at the bright moon in the sky, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled.
The fatigue and fatigue of the past few days seemed to have been vomited away with this breath, and he casually ordered: "Come here, bring some tea and rice, I'm hungry."
This chapter has been completed!