"The festive season has passed, but the Supreme Being still has time to go out for a walk in the palace?"
While leading the emperor through the door, Li Xiuning turned on the chat mode. After meeting him once a year ago, she was not afraid that this old friend would fall out.
Regardless of whether it was intentional or just not showing off, anyway, he spoke much more casually.
Just looking at that face that she thought about day and night, so close yet so far away, Li Xiuning felt a little dizzy. Almost ten years had passed since she was a girl until now.
The shadow of the man in front of her has been following her like a tarsus, as if it was destined... But the amazing thing is that the number of times they meet is only a handful.
Moreover, there should be a deep hatred between them. Every time she thought about this, she felt depressed. She could only think that her father and brother did not care about their family, and only thought about their great cause. Now that they were defeated, she could not blame others to relieve her low mood.
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What is more practical is that the wives and children of her father and brothers are still counting on her to protect them, and even the future of some tribesmen is tied to her.
Why is this so? Doesn’t everyone think that she has something ulterior to the new emperor?
Huh, how can outsiders comment on their friendship? Although they don't meet often and are not connected by blood, they can be called close friends because of their heart-to-heart conversations.
While I was thinking wildly, I had already replied: "What other festivals are there to celebrate in this new year? Why does it sound like there is some resentment? Could it be that the new year is not going well?"
Li Xiuning quickly put aside those distracting thoughts, because the person he was facing was no longer the frontier general he had been back then. It was rare to remember the friendship between them. If she still thought about something that was close to her and unknown to her, it would be extremely harmful to herself and her tribe.
Irresponsible.
"Every year comes and goes, and every year passes. I don't dare to hope for things that go well with me. I just think that I can live in peace for a few more years. I don't know if my wishes will come true."
Li Po smiled and replied, "You...as long as you don't have anything to do and get a title from the palace, isn't it easy to live a peaceful life?"
For Li Xiuning, these words that seemed to be blaming and also contained some intimacy were the most lethal weapons. Her heart beat vigorously, but at the same time, something sour spread in her chest, making her cruel.
He took two deep breaths before suppressing it.
As if I was transported back to the past, some words almost blurted out, "Empress Xiao is the former empress of the Sui Dynasty, so she can be granted the title. Does that mean that I am a princess of the former dynasty, so I am far inferior to others?"
It just so happens that there is a small plaque on the door of my house, and it doesn’t look pretty. Why don’t you get one for me and hang it up?”
Li Po couldn't help laughing. This was one of the proudest things he had done since taking over Chang'an. "Empress Xiao has the reputation of being the most beautiful woman in the world. Wouldn't it be a pity if future generations don't know her last name?"
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After speaking, he glanced sideways, and he was not disappointed. After hearing this, Li Xiuning's eyebrows rose slightly, her cheeks were tense, and she was probably gritting her teeth.
Praising another woman in front of a rather conceited woman has always been the best way to arouse a woman's anger since ancient times.
There is no need to mention Li Po's bad taste. He likes strong women and also likes to see them get angry. These hobbies have never changed.
It's just that now, let alone women who dare to get angry in front of him, there are only a few men, which is a bit boring. Li Sanniang... has potential.
What’s wrong with the most beautiful woman in the world? Didn’t you men put on that crown just to flatter her when you saw her as a queen?
But when she thought about it, she regretted it. Hanging her name on the door of the house was definitely not a good thing. Men would not dare to do it, let alone women.
How could such a bad idea come out of his mouth? He was so confused. What if he agreed with bad intentions?
Besides, what's the point of gambling with Empress Xiao? Isn't it just that the people in Chang'an talk about her and the emperor? What's the matter with Guan Qing? Could it be that the people in Chang'an didn't say bad things about her, Li Xiuning?
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Li Xiuning's mansion was no smaller than Empress Xiao's. Li Po walked around and found that it was different from the time he came before. After walking for a long time, he must have arrived at the back house. His treatment was obviously improved a lot.
There were many women and children in the back house of the mansion. Li Po had been warned in advance and Li Po didn't see any inappropriate people, not even the servants who poked their heads in. The tutor was pretty good?
Unlike the Feng Deyi Mansion, perhaps because of the small number of people, they wanted to be more lively, so although the mansion was not big, there were many servants. When Li Po left, many people were watching and had no idea about the emperor.
How dangerous is this creature?
Once the emperor felt that he was being watched like an animal in a zoo, he would have to cut off a few heads to calm down.
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Arriving at the depths of the inner house, a conservatory was revealed against a forest. Although the trees were withered in winter, the ice and snow had not melted. Occasionally, you could still see a few yellow plum trees swaying in it, which was quite a sight to behold.
Along the way, we occasionally chatted a few words, and the sense of strangeness disappeared quickly, and the wariness and vague hostility from the last time we came here no longer appeared.
The guards spoiled the scenery and went in first to drive out all the servants inside. When Li Xiuning led Li Po and Ashina Rongzhen into the Nuan Pavilion, it was quiet and quiet inside, with no living things disturbing them.
After taking a look at Ashina Rongzhen, who followed Li Po and entered the room without asking any questions, Li Xiuning asked: "Is this the imperial concubine? She is indeed a good match for the eldest brother..."
After saying that, he silently added in his mind that he really liked this kind of brave woman, Li Bi was like this, and so was Concubine Ashina... He was not inferior to them either...
It's just that this woman, who is rumored to be the princess of the Western Turks, is indeed as special as the rumors say. Her eyes are actually red, and she looks like a monster.
He was much more miserable than his father. The Queen was still here, so he got all kinds of women around him... Hum, are you flattering the Turks, or do you like the customs of foreign races?
Ashnarong is really a down-to-earth person. When she hears the words she likes to hear the most, her reaction is very direct. A smile blooms on her face, and even the color of her eyes seems to be much darker.
"You're not bad either, you're just not strong enough. My husband doesn't like women who can't protect themselves."
A sword seals the throat, Ashina Rongzhen never tells lies, and people know that the truth is the easiest to hurt others.
Li Xiuning choked, then smiled and said: "There are many people in the world who claim to be men, but they never care about their wives and children. They don't want the eldest brother to find another way. It's really amazing."
These words brought both the couple in. Li Po touched his nose and didn't take it seriously. He originally felt that living in troubled times was not easy for everyone, especially women. If
If you don't be tougher, the outcome may be extremely miserable, so I'm not afraid of people finding fault with you.
And compared to Li Yuan and his son, he is much stronger in this aspect.
Ashinarong looked at Li Xiuning intently, his right hand unconsciously stroking the knife at his waist, wondering if he should chop her. After all, what the other party just said seemed to be mocking her husband.
Don't use your brain when you can do it. This has always been Ashnarong's philosophy of life. At this moment, maybe as long as Li Po gives a little signal, there will be bloodshed.
But what made her more disappointed was that her husband sat down on the couch without any intention of blaming her. It seemed that he liked this woman, so Ashinarong took a closer look at Li Xiuning, but still didn't notice it.
What's so special about it.
Maybe it's because her husband likes his temper that turns cold and hot at times? Ashnarong thought seriously.
Nobles all have tea in their homes. Especially since the late Jin Dynasty, tea has gradually become popular and has gradually become the exclusive way for nobles to entertain guests. Especially in winter, drinking a cup of hot tea is really good.
enjoy.
The tea soup was already prepared. Li Xiuning had a bad impression of Ashina Rong, so she ignored this Turkic woman who didn't speak politely at all, and turned to pour tea and water for Li Po. There was no other way, the servants were all driven away.
Now, only the master can take care of it himself.
Li Xiuning rarely had the opportunity to serve others, so she felt a little shy, but she quickly adapted to it. After all, the person in front of her was both a king and her "brother"...
"I remember the instructions given by eldest brother that day very clearly. Apart from the matter of entering the palace to request a seal, I have never left the house and have not caused any trouble. Now, eldest brother is here, but you want to personally grant me the reward?"
Preemptive strike? Li Po took a sip of hot tea and thought to himself, "You are not idle, are you?" If you are still running around, should I really worry about you?
"Don't make random guesses. I just came out to relax today. I happened to remember that you invited me to be a guest, so I came to your place to have a look. If I'm not welcome, I won't come back in the future."
Li Xiuning's heart trembled, and then she smiled and said: "How could it be... My eldest brother is now the emperor, who dares to treat the emperor as a guest?
Whether you come or not comes depends on your own will, how can Sanniang have any control over it?"
Li Po smiled and said, "I really don't dare to come here often. You, the people in this mansion... maybe there are many people who want to eat my flesh and blood and then have fun. The last time I came here, my back felt a little cold. Now that I have entered
In your backyard, the feeling is becoming more and more obvious."
Li Xiuning rolled her eyelids slightly and narrowed her slender eyes again, "They're just women and children. My eldest brother sent someone to save their lives that day. It's too late to be grateful, so how can he take revenge on others?"
You talked to me one by one, and gradually the atmosphere became warmer. Ashina Rongzhen sat beside him and watched them quietly, wondering whether he should tell the queen later that their husbands were afraid
I have a woman I like again.
This chapter has been completed!