Xiao Tao fell seriously ill, and after that night, she was groggy and had nightmares constantly, and when she woke up, she was sweating profusely and her whole body was weak, and she couldn't eat. The eldest lady found Lang Zhong and prescribed her a few calming medicines, and she lay down and rested for several days before she gradually got better.

Autumn is gradually getting stronger, and the leaves outside Haozhou City are also dark red and light yellow, scattered. Xiao Tao became quieter, and often stared into the distance in a daze, thinking about some messy things.

Qi Zhengxiu came to the courtyard a little more often, and he became more familiar with the eldest lady. Sometimes it's talking with He Gongzi about wine, and sometimes it's chatting with the eldest lady playing chess. When Mr. Qi came, the eldest lady was always very happy, her eyebrows and eyes were curved like a clear spring, and sometimes she would hold the pipa and play some melodious tunes. Qi Gongzi should be full of smiles, right?

Xiao Tao guessed that she would, but she didn't dare to look at it. Although my heart is a little sour, it hurts. Qi Gongzi is now in the other courtyard, Xiao Tao does not like to rub the past as before, and now he will only hide in the distance, looking at Qi Gongzi's back. The work of serving tea and handing water was all done by Ruosu.

There was even a time when the eldest lady personally ordered Xiao Tao to send autumn tea to Qi Gongzi, but Xiao Tao lowered her head and refused: "Let's let Ruosu go." Xiao Tao was clumsy, afraid of colliding with Qi Gongzi. ”

The eldest lady smiled deeply and looked at Xiao Tao and said, "Becoming competitive?" ”

Xiao Tao pursed her lips and was silent, there are indeed many things, which are different from before.

The eldest lady patted Xiao Tao's hand and said softly, "Don't go any longer." If it's because of Zhao Gongzi, it's really unnecessary. ”

"Why?" Xiao Tao couldn't help but raise her eyes and asked. Although the hurdles in her heart are not entirely because of Zhao Gongzi. But there is also a part, after all, it is human life.

The eldest lady's fingers were very slender, like shallots, swirling on the teacup, and said, "Xiao Tao, we are Tang people, and the Zhao Gongzi you know is a person from the Zhou Dynasty." If Qi Gongzi doesn't get rid of him, one day, he will get rid of us, and he will never be softer than Qi Gongzi. There was a depth in the eyes of the eldest lady that Xiao Tao couldn't understand. At that moment, Xiao Tao felt that the eldest lady's movements and expression were very similar to Qi Gongzi.

Seeing that Xiao Tao was confused, the eldest lady said more. Xiao Tao finally understood that day that there is not only one Tang in the world. There are also Han and Zhou in the north, Wu Yue in the southeast, and Shu in the southwest. And Zhao Gongzi is a person from the Zhou Dynasty.

Xiao Tao seemed to understand, but she was even more silent. Sure enough, the eldest lady and Qi Gongzi are people of the same world. It used to be, and it is even more so. The eldest lady can understand what Qi Gongzi is doing and what she wants to do, but she will never understand.

Xiao Tao didn't go to deliver tea to Qi Gongzi in the end. But since then, I have been more diligent in learning words. I often read books under the light of oil lamps and candles at night. In the past, she just wanted to get close to the world of Qi Gongzi, but now she is learning words, but she just doesn't want to live like a fool.

Seeing that she was serious, the eldest lady quipped: "Could it be that you also want to take the test for fame?" ”

Xiao Tao smiled a little embarrassedly, how could she test any fame. As long as she can read a few words and understand some truths, she will already live more clearly than before. Otherwise, she can't even tell the names and characters of several countries in the world. Thinking of the name, Xiao Tao asked curiously: "Miss, the man has words, does the woman have words?" ”

The eldest lady smiled and shook her head: "There used to be." There aren't many women who pick up words now. Turning to look at Xiao Tao, he paused and said, "However, you can change your name, Xiao Tao --- be more casual." ”

Xiao Tao's face was a little red, her name was called by her mother casually, just because when she was born, it was originally the season of autumn leaves, but suddenly a peach tree returned to green and a few new leaves emerged, and her mother thought it was interesting, so she gave her the name of Xiao Tao. If you look at people like Qi Gongzi and Eldest Lady, they may not be a name. Xiao Tao raised her eyes and looked at the eldest lady, with a sincere expression: "Miss, help me choose a proper name." ”

The eldest lady condensed and said: "The peach is dying, scorching its flower, and the son is home, and it is suitable for his family." Taoyao? Beauty is beautiful, but it is a little tricky, not as good as Taoyi, dignified and steady. Which do you prefer? ”

Xiao Tao was stunned for a moment, Tao Yi? Is it Zhao Tingyi's suitability? But after all, he was embarrassed to ask the eldest lady, and bent his knees slightly and said, "Miss Taoyi Xie gave her name." ”

The eldest lady couldn't help but cover her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled: "Lishu is a home." But when you learn it, it looks weird. ”