Chapter II: Formal Summons
The next day, Li Xian officially summoned Li Nunu, the lord of Taoyao County, in the Guanfeng Palace.
It's funny to say, although Tao Yao has been in the palace for so long, this is the first time she has really met Li Xian.
This majesty is not much different from what he saw at the Chinese New Year's Eve festival, except that he looks thinner and paler, and the gloomy aura around him has dissipated a lot, and even his posture is no longer slumpy, but looks extremely tall. That delicate face with the bright yellow Nine Dragons court dress unique to the God King actually has a dignified and majestic state, but it is still much inferior to his mother and sister.
"Tao Yao see His Majesty the Emperor, Your Majesty Wan'an." Secretly look at it, but put it on the bright side, that is just a quick glimpse. Tao Yao knew the rules of the palace very well, so as soon as she entered the palace, the corner of her eyes only swept to Li Xian alone, and she bowed down, elegant and dignified in her gestures, showing a good upbringing, so that people couldn't find the slightest mistake.
"I remember when I saw you at the Chinese New Year's Eve banquet, I was just a little doll a few years old, and I have grown into a big girl this time, and the years are really unforgiving." Li Xian looked at the blue-clothed girl kneeling in front of him, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but have a hint of a smile: "Get up, since I accept you as a righteous daughter, then you are no different from the princess in the palace, there is no need to be so restrained." ”
"Then Tao Yao thanked Your Majesty." After meticulously thanking the grace, he slowly stood up, Tao Yao stood in place, hanging his head and waist, his hands folded, his eyes did not move, his skirt did not shake, and he was still full of beautiful women.
She is not a fool, she still knows the difference between the so-called righteous daughter and her biological daughter. Li Xian is not familiar with her, and whatever he likes at first sight is just a pretense of deception, although he said it politely, but he can't take it seriously. Therefore, she did not change her words and still kept her duty, so as not to cause more trouble in the future.
Li Xian naturally noticed her demeanor and movements, so the smile lines on his face deepened: "I haven't met King Yong much, but I also know that he is a gentleman who behaves in a proper manner, so you look like him." ”
Don't see each other much? I guess I haven't seen much of it at all. Tao Yao slandered in her heart. But this rule is really true to describe her father, who has been cautious all his life, saying that it is to protect the family, but he can't even protect his own daughter, if she is like him, it is not good.
"Your Majesty has won the award, and Tao Yao has thanked my father on behalf of my family." Tao Yao's face distorted, but she still replied seriously.
Li Xian and Li Shouli are a generation apart, if you really care, Tao Yao, who was accepted by him as a righteous daughter, will be the same generation as his father, which is very strange no matter how you look at it. Fortunately, there is never a shortage of anecdotes in the royal family, and no one will pay attention to this little detail, even Tao Yao himself only remembered that there was such a thing at this time, so when Li Xian mentioned Li Shouli in such a familiar tone, he couldn't help but feel a little awkward. As for the others, I'm afraid they won't even think about it.
"Although you have also lived in the palace for a while, but now it is not what it used to be, and I estimate that there will be some places that you are not used to, right?" With a kind smile on his face, Li Xian felt like a father who really cared for his daughter, and began to tell Tao Yao carefully: "I specially asked Shangguan Zhaorong to personally take care of all the matters of the Lanyue Palace, just tell her what you need." If even she can't do it, you can come to me or the queen, it's the same. ”
Looking for a queen? Was he afraid that Wei would look at him too pleasantly, Tao Yao couldn't help but smile bitterly. Even if that woman doesn't have much contact, she knows that it is not a fuel-efficient lamp, and because of her precious daughter Princess Anle, she has always been hard at odds with Princess Taiping. His identity on the bright side is Princess Taiping's favorite junior, Wei hates Wu Jiwu, it is light if he doesn't tear her, isn't it stupid to send it to the door.
Therefore, she could only push off Li Xian's kindness with a flattered face: "Zhaorong arranged it very carefully and properly, and Tao Yao is not used to it, so she won't bother Your Majesty and the queen." ”
"Well, that's good, Shangguan Zhaorong couldn't be more careful, it's enough to have her. You don't have to be polite to her in the future, just ask for any needs. Li Xian seemed to appreciate her sensibility, and his tone softened a little more when he spoke: "I originally wanted you to meet the queen today, but I didn't expect that she suffered a little cold at noon yesterday, and she was worried that she would be sick to you, so she didn't come." You don't have to go out of your way to ask Ann to meet you, anyway, there will be opportunities in the future. ”
"Yes, Tao Yao knows, thank you Your Majesty for mentioning it." Tao Yao's head hung lower, and the sarcastic emotion was half-hidden under the long eyelashes, which was unreal, but the corners of her slightly pursed lips faintly revealed a hint of panic, which was extremely in line with her current character as a worried and helpless girl under the fence.
"Well, it's not a big deal, and you don't have to take it personally." From Li Xian's point of view, he could only see the girl's half-amputated chin, which was as white as jade, and it was very pitiful when he looked at it, which made him subconsciously want to comfort him: "Little girl, don't be sad all day long, smile more to be worthy of your beautiful little face." ”
Although it was only a glimpse when he entered the hall just now, it was enough for him to notice Tao Yao's amazing complexion. His youngest daughter is already the first beauty in the Tang Dynasty, and he originally thought that no one could surpass her, but as soon as this girl came, it seemed that Bao'er's appearance was a little bleak, and there was no longer the momentum of Yushu Qiongzhi at that time. Fortunately, this peach has not fully bloomed, otherwise I don't know what my daughter will look like. It seems that this time the righteous woman selection is really right.
Tao Yao: "......"
How much to laugh at? She thought, but is this imperial city of the divine capital a place that makes people happy? She felt that it would be quite good for her to get out alive with all her beards and tails, and that there was no hope for anything else.
Li Xian looked at the girl and nodded obediently after being stunned for a moment, and his heart suddenly swelled with great satisfaction. After chatting with Tao Yao again for about a cup of tea, he stood up and said that he still had official business to deal with. In fact, as an emperor who has just ascended the throne, it is not easy for him to find time to meet Tao Yao.
"Your Majesty has been busy since then, and it is time for Tao Yao to say goodbye and return to the Moon Palace." Jumping up busily, Tao Yao let out a long sigh of relief while rejoicing. This kind of meaningless and false dialogue really consumed a lot of her energy, and it must be impossible to end it sooner.
"Let's go back." It was only at this time that she saw that she showed a little bit of the emotion that a child should have, and Li Xian couldn't help laughing, and waved his hand to signal that she could leave. This girl, it seems, may not be as supple and gentle as she is on the surface in private. But he had time, and he could observe it for a while.
"Okay." Tao Yao bowed and slowly withdrew from the hall, seeing that he was about to step out of the threshold in one step, Li Xian's obviously lowered voice suddenly came from behind him: "By the way, there is one more thing I forgot to tell you." ”
What the? Tao Yao turned half sideways, and her fair and tender face was full of confusion. How could she not remember that the two of them had something important to talk about? Li Xian: What did you suddenly think of?
"If you have time another day, let's go see my mother." In just one sentence, His Majesty the current Emperor seemed to have exhausted all his strength to barely vomit: "She is very sick, and occasionally she will mention you to me, you should go." ”
Go and see Wu Cao...... Tao Yao was completely stunned, she never expected Li Xian to make such a request. However, it is reasonable that she should indeed go to Shangyang Palace to visit one or two, but this time, it is logical to go too far.