Mrs. Xiao was also stunned when she saw the man opposite her clearly.
This man is young and strong, exuding authority from every part of his body. These are secondary, because this is what a Kansai man looks like, majestic with toughness, solemnity with wildness.
But although the man in front of me is ordinary-looking and nothing out of the ordinary, his eyes...
When Mrs. Xiao met his eyes, for a moment, she felt as if that man had come back to life and stood in front of her again.
She even shrank involuntarily, because that person had brought her so much oppression in the first half of her life, even more so than her father and grandfather.
The probing and scrutinizing look in his eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the human heart, but behind it was mixed with the taste of many deep things. Coupled with such a pair of smart and very smart eyes, there is almost no semicolon in the world...
At that moment, countless thoughts passed through their hearts.
There was appreciation in Li Po's eyes, as if he was looking at a piece of exquisite art. This should indeed be a gift favored by heaven and earth, a gift left to mortals, and it would take many years for one to appear.
In fact, she is also a comprehensive product of a woman's appearance, figure, etiquette, temperament, etc., and is also a treasure born from the civilization of the Central Plains.
But soon, Li Po lowered his eyes and said in his heart that he was indeed worthy of his reputation. He knocked on his chest, bowed slightly and said, "My minister, Li Ding'an, has met the Queen."
The sound was very loud, even though it was separated by three steps, but the noise was too loud. The sound reverberated in the hall and bounced back, forming a series of short echoes that poured into Li Po's ears, making Li Po confused at that time. Startled.
His grandma's, damn this is...
I saw him shrinking his neck slightly, turning his head and looking around again. Suddenly, all the solemnity and solemnity as well as the hidden domineering power left him. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as revealing his true colors.
This country bumpkin is not unfair at all. The places he has lived in cannot be compared with the Xuanwu Hall of Jinyang Palace. This place is a masterpiece that combines the skills of the craftsmen of the Sui Dynasty. It has its own sound effect. Empress Xiao The effect is best wherever you stand. The closer you are, the more significant the effect will be.
Otherwise, in a palace like this, you think the emperor and ministers all have loud voices, why do they shout when they speak?
Of course, in a palace like this, decorations and curtains that naturally have an echo-blocking effect are indispensable. However, nowadays, most of the decorations in Xuanwu Hall are in bad condition, so many of them have been removed, but there is no such thing. Manpower and material resources were replenished, so the Xuanwu Hall was empty and the sound effect was enhanced.
This time Mrs. Xiao really laughed, and the sound was also very clear, reaching Li Po's ears like a bell.
Li Po said he didn't care if he was a bit of a clown. He just said in his heart that his voice was very nice and he fit the person perfectly. If he was like Aunt Gu, it would be extremely bad.
Mrs. Xiao felt that she had lost her composure, raised her hand to cover her mouth, and said softly: "General Li, please excuse me. Come on, please sit down."
Her every move, every frown and every smile seems to interpret the word elegance. The most rare thing is that she is natural and smooth, as if she was born this way.
It’s no wonder that everyone is chasing after such a woman. Once such a woman leaves the place of refuge, it goes without saying what the result will be. The so-called beauty is a disaster, but it is just the most hypocritical cover-up made by some literati for the powerful...
But the embarrassing thing is that even after a long time of talking, no one came out to move a chair or pour them a cup of tea or something, let alone the food and wine that Li Po wanted to see most.
Looking at the Queen who was also looking back, Li Po was also happy. Here, he is the real master, and everyone else can only be guests no matter how high they stand.
After a brief wave of his hand, the tables and chairs were soon ready, fragrant tea was served, and wine and food were probably being prepared.
The solemn and somewhat oppressive atmosphere quietly disappeared amid two small embarrassments.
Empress Xiao had a very good impression on Li Po, which was extremely rare for him who looked at people's shortcomings first. In fact, his most rare quality was that even if a person had countless shortcomings, he could still tolerate them and
It allows people to display their talents.
Even for someone like Cheng Zhijie, whom he disliked from the bottom of his heart, he did not let him die in the wind and snow of Liaodong, and was able to let him go in the end. To be honest, few people could match him in terms of his capacity.
Empress Xiao is the only one so far that he is unwilling to find any shortcomings in. Of course, this is only the first time they meet, and many things need to be discussed before they can be understood.
In fact, the difference between him and Dou Jiande and others is that he appreciates appreciation, but does not have much sympathy for women. He has always felt that Yang Guang has caused harm to people for a long time and deserves to die. If his wife, children and relatives can still live in peace,
Wealth, that means God has no eyes for you.
Facts have also proved that God is not so unreliable. Look, Yang Guang's descendants are almost dead, but her wife is here to smile and seek shelter from a frontier soldier.
To be honest, he felt very happy. Things in the world should be like this. Otherwise, wouldn't it be too unfair?
For Empress Xiao, this was also a good start. Even if the young general was rude, he was not reckless, neither violent nor gloomy.
Dou Jiande's pretentiousness and Yu Wenhuaji's unscrupulousness made her feel more comfortable.
Of course, no matter how comfortable it is, it can't be more comfortable. The person in front of him is a prince with a heavy army and a separate territory. For people who were members of the Sui royal family, such a meeting would not be very pleasant.
The most important thing was that the young general in front of her did not make her feel a strong desire to accumulate, which really made her feel at ease.
But those eyes... on such a face, made Ms. Xiao uneasy.
Li Po didn't know that the only outstanding thing about his appearance had such magical power, so he started to follow the routine and said: "When the empress returned to the south, I was away on an expedition and could not greet you in person. I hope you will forgive me."
Empress Xiao nodded slightly, and the jade steps on her hair began to sway, making a crisp sound, and her voice was not bad either.
"General, don't be like this. When a down-and-out person can get help from the general and return to his homeland, it is a blessing from heaven. I should express my gratitude to you, so what's the crime?"
These words sounded pleasant to the ear, and in just one or two sentences, all the previous incidents were revealed. Of course, even if she wanted to pursue something, Xiao didn't have the ability.
The initial shock has passed, and Li Po has regained his composure. His ability to adapt has already been proven, and there is no need to say anything more. Moreover, most of the beauties with a charming smile appear in the palace of the last emperor, and it is inevitable that later people will add insult to injury.
And once troubled times come, which ambitious prince will you see still be obsessed with beauty and desperate? Just like Dou Jiande, didn't he send Empress Xiao to the Turks?
Li Po is one of the heroes in troubled times...
"Is the Queen still used to living here? If there is any shortage, just ask. Haha, speaking of it, since the palace was built, I have only heard that the emperor came once, and I don't know if the Queen came with him... so there are many people here.
It's been abandoned, and I can't restore the old outlook even in a hurry, but I've wronged the empress."
"But I still ask your Majesty to stay here for a while. When I find a better place, I will definitely ask your Majesty to move there."
This is his fixed rhythm. He will first test your tolerance with a gun and a stick, and then talk about other things.
Mrs. Xiao just blinked her eyes and sighed: "Let the general worry... To say that I have indeed been here, in the tenth year after the founding of the emperor, I accompanied Emperor Wen to visit Jinyang. At that time...
…Wulang was still young and was delighted to see Jinyang Palace, so he joked that he wanted to make this place his fief…”
Having said this, Mrs. Xiao paused, her gaze fell on Li Po vaguely, and after a moment she said: "The past is like yesterday, and I am here again today... No matter how far we have fallen, until now, there is no place in the world
There is still such a place where I can stay. Alas, I don’t know whether it’s a blessing or a misfortune.”
Li Po looked up and said to himself, you really can talk, but what you said is not bad. Fortunately, you can still return to Sui after walking around, and you are not missing any arms or legs, let alone
Lost his life, unfortunately, the Sui Dynasty was dead, but it would never be as prosperous as it was in the ten years after the founding of the emperor.
As for who Wu Lang is in her mouth, Li Po doesn't care at all. He wants Jin land as a fief. Have you asked Yang Guang?
Of course, he also understood what Empress Xiao meant. Fortunately or unfortunately, what he was looking at now was him, the grass-headed king of Jin.
"My Majesty, please don't be sad. I will not let others disturb your Majesty's peace when you are here with me. I will offer you tea instead of wine. I wish your Majesty the best of luck and peace."
As the lights went out, Mrs. Xiao smiled happily, raised her glass and said: "I am a helpless woman, but I believe the general's words. I also wish the general that all his wishes will come true, and that he will achieve unparalleled achievements in the future.
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At this point, the troublesome testing is over, because there is a vague commitment to each other.
Li Po promised to give Empress Xiao peace for the rest of her life, while Empress Xiao was saying that she was just a woman and would not care about the imperial power.
Mrs. Xiao gently put down the tea cup. With the promise, she put down half of her mental arithmetic, and spoke for the first time: "Don't blame me for being abrupt... With the achievements of the general in resisting the Turks in the north and chasing the rebellious ministers in the south, how can he still be inferior?"
A humble position? I have repeatedly sent messages to the general about proclaiming myself king. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to it, but the general has not replied... Do you have a plan now? "
The question was quite direct. Whether it was reciprocating a favor or trying to please others, the question that Chen Xiaoyi and others had considered over and over again and did not dare to talk about it easily came out of her mouth lightly.
Because this is her only bargaining chip. As long as Li Po agrees, then as the person who bestows the king's title, and most importantly, she is neither the emperor nor the prince, so she may be able to live in peace with peace of mind.