In the harem, the palace was still majestic, and the flowers and trees were still luxuriant, but the maids, eunuchs and concubines who were walking back and forth all had unfamiliar faces. Looking at the changes in front of him, Li Chengqi felt more deeply than Mingzhu. Because after all, Mingzhu loved the people in the palace.
He doesn’t know much about Wakumono, and he has grown up here since he was a child. He has long been used to seeing the alternation of characters in this palace, and is used to seeing the changes of emperors from one dynasty to another. Many times, he has also dreamed that he
The opportunity to dominate this palace and this country finally came, but he gave up all this without hesitation for the girl beside him.
'Do you regret it?' Li Chengqi asked himself in his heart. While asking, he looked back at Mingzhu. Today, Mingzhu did not dress up deliberately for meeting the emperor. She just wore a silver-blue beaded embroidered robe and had black hair.
Her long hair is combed high, and she wears a crown made of pearls on her head. On her neck and wrists, she only wears garland-shaped ornaments made of pearls. Except for these, her whole body is white and flawless.
The beads have no other decorations. This simple yet luxurious decoration further highlights the pearl’s splendor, which is like a fairy coming to earth.
Looking at Mingzhu and thinking of her bravery, intelligence and strength in his heart, Li Chengqi couldn't help but have a smile on his face:
'It's worth giving up your country for such a girl! I know your heart doesn't belong to me yet, and I also know that maybe I won't be lucky enough to get you in this life, but I won't be able to accompany you across the world.
I'm sorry.'
Li Chengqi looked at Mingzhu and naturally saw the gorgeous decorations made of pearls on Mingzhu. These were specially sent by the third brother today. The reason was that Mingzhu did not have any jewelry, and if he was wearing too much clothing when meeting the emperor,
Being too hasty is considered a crime of indecency, so I brought these to her.
What Li Longji said was reasonable, so Mingzhu did not refuse and let Wangyounu help her dress up.
But Li Chengqi has been standing aside, looking at Mingzhu with admiration, and a smile of unknown meaning hanging on the corner of his mouth.
Admiration was of course due to his deep love for the pearl. Li Chengqi felt that he might spend his whole life looking at the pearl and not be able to see enough of it.
And that smile on his face was smiling at Li Longji!
I am afraid that he is the person who knows Li Longji best in this world. Every move of Li Longji, and the deep meaning hidden behind it, cannot escape Li Chengqi's eyes. Just like this time, Li Longji suddenly sent Mingzhu
Such precious jewelry was not just for Mingzhu to dress up and meet the emperor. He also had a deeper purpose, which was to use these rare treasures to impress Mingzhu and leave a good impression on Mingzhu. Li Chengqi knew that Li Longji had always
They all firmly believe that women love glory and wealth.
Therefore, not only will he have these jewels and wealth to impress Mingzhu now, but when he really becomes the emperor, if he has not given up on Mingzhu yet, he will use more things to exchange for Mingzhu's heart!
Facing the implicit challenge of Li Longji, are you afraid? Li Chengqi asked himself in his heart, but he immediately smiled faintly and shook his head gently. Although his love rival was the future emperor, Li Chengqi was not at all
He doesn't feel worried because he understands Mingzhu's character. If he doesn't get Mingzhu in this life, he will only lose to true love, not power.
And if he really loses to Zhenqing, then he will have no regrets. It only means that he has not done enough. If that person can really win Mingzhu's heart and treat Mingzhu well, he will hand over Mingzhu with his own hands.
into his hands. Then he will watch her all his life. If she is happy, he will quietly stay aside. If she encounters any misfortune, he will still appear next to her as soon as possible, just like
Same this time.
Mingzhu finally met Emperor Ruizong, Li Dan. The emperor was sitting behind the dragon table in the imperial study, his face as sinking as water, looking at Mingzhu standing in the center of the study.
Mingzhu did not avoid the emperor's gaze. Firstly, it was because she did not have the mentality of the ancients that men were superior to women. Secondly, she was not used to the supremacy of imperial power. In modern times, everyone can shake hands with the president as an equal when meeting him.
If it had been the last time she returned to Datang, she might have had to compromise for various purposes, but at this time, she no longer had to compromise because now, her identity is different, she is now a member of Datang
Savior!
Mingzhu looked at Li Dan. The last time she saved him with colorful clothes, Mingzhu didn't have time to take a good look at him because of the critical situation. Li Dan is not as handsome as Li Chengqi and Li Longji, but he is undoubtedly a handsome man.
, his cheekbones were slightly high, vaguely showing the ancestry of the Hu people. There have been rumors in history that the Li family has the ancestry of the Hu people. But now, when Mingzhu saw Li Dan, she
I no longer doubt this. Living in Italy since she was a child has allowed Mingzhu to see all kinds of mixed-race people, so she understands the characteristics of mixed-race people very well.
Li Dan's skin is very white, and his eyes are slender and long, making it difficult for people to see his gaze. I don't know why, looking at Li Dan, Mingzhu somehow thinks of Li Xian, the man who was poisoned by his own daughter in front of him.
The unlucky emperor died. He recognized Mingzhu as his goddaughter before he died. Because of this, there seemed to be some kind of connection between Mingzhu and him. At this time, if we compare the two emperors, Mingzhu can easily
You will understand why Li Xian died but Li Dan survived. In comparison, Li Dan is much calmer and deeper than Li Xian.
And Li Dan is also looking at the pearl. This is undoubtedly a great beauty who is the most beautiful. Such a woman should be born to belong to the royal family and the deep palace, but she lives among the people. Now, she has to bear the responsibility
Can she handle the important task of saving the entire Li Dynasty?
When Li Dan saw Mingzhu looking straight at him, he was a little angry at first, but he quickly calmed down. His forbearance skills were first-rate. Li Dan spoke, very calmly and elegantly:
"Are you Fang Mingzhu?"
"yes."
"Have you really decided to go to the Western Regions?"
"yes."
"Okay, since you are so confident, I won't stop you. I will wait for your safe return in Chang'an. I will give you a reward when you return."
Mingzhu originally wanted to reject the emperor directly, because she didn't need any reward. If she could survive, she just wanted to go home quickly. But Mingzhu thought about it, and if things really succeeded, she could ask for some promises for the Fang family. After all, the Fang family
The family still had to survive in the Tang Dynasty, so they didn't talk anymore.
Li Dan added:
"Originally, I wanted to dispatch an army to help you, but I was afraid that the target was too big and would arouse the other party's alert. Therefore, you and your group will go on the road alone. But you don't have to worry. I have my own arrangements for protecting you.
, I will definitely ensure that you reach the Western Region safely." At this point, Li Dan suddenly paused, paused for a while, and then added, "I will also protect you from returning safely."
Mingzhu was so smart, she immediately heard the reluctance in Li Dan's words, which meant that Li Dan was actually not sure that the people he sent could protect Mingzhu and the others from returning safely, but as the emperor, he had to
That's all.
Mingzhu thought through this and couldn't help but smile. This emperor was too petty. Was he still afraid that he would not go to the Western Regions because there was no one to protect him?
Mingzhu didn’t explain much and just said:
"Your Majesty is still thoughtful. Thank you very much, Your Majesty."
"Fang Mingzhu, do you have any other wishes? If so, you can tell me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. The daughter of the people has only one wish. If I unfortunately die in the Western Region, please allow Your Majesty to pass on my throne hereditary and let other survivors of the Fang family take over."
When Mingzhu said this, her attitude was extremely calm, but when Li Chengqi heard it, it hurt as if he had been stabbed. He looked at Mingzhu and swore secretly in his heart:
"Don't worry, no matter what, I won't let you die in the Western Region."
Li Dan pondered for a moment:
"Fang Mingzhu, you may not understand the rules of the Tang Dynasty. You have posed a big problem for me. In the Tang Dynasty, we can only allow meritorious ministers to be hereditary. This is a system set by our ancestors, and I cannot do it arbitrarily.
Change."
Mingzhu smiled again, her attitude free and calm:
"Okay, in that case, I won't embarrass Your Majesty. I will go to the Western Regions to earn this hereditary merit for the Fang family!"
Tomorrow is the day to hit the road, and Mingzhu feels a little bored, because everything has been arranged by Wangyounu and Fox Hunter. She doesn't have to do anything. Waiting for departure will make people a little irritable. Mingzhu suddenly came up with an idea.
——Go for a walk on the street, because if you leave, you may never return to Chang'an.
Mingzhu made up her mind and walked out of the room without saying hello to anyone else. She went to the Chen family's jewelry store, and then walked from the jewelry store to Pingkangli. Walking like this, Mingzhu couldn't help but feel
It was a little funny, because she remembered the desperado attitude she had when she returned to the Tang Dynasty last time. Smiling, Mingzhu suddenly felt a little desolate in her heart - the last time she was a desperado, she was just tempted.
opportunity, but this time, he has to really fight for it.
Originally she just wanted to walk around the streets of Pingkangli, but when she really saw the unique soft jade fragrance here, Mingzhu suddenly wanted to meet two people, one was Biluan and the other was Fu.
Son.
Although these two women are both fireworks women, they both value love and righteousness, especially Biluan, whose infatuation for Wang Wei makes Mingzhu stand in awe every time she thinks about it.
Mingzhu walked directly to the place where Biluan lived, but completely forgot that she, a beautiful woman, didn't even change into men's clothes, but just ran into a brothel. How crazy is this!