Return of the Swallow

When Li Helan heard this, she immediately became alert, but she did not dare to show any signs of it on her face. She blinked her big eyes and said coquettishly: "Lan'er and the consort are husband and wife. Whoever asked this is not the same thing. Besides, the consort. That man is just a saw-headed gourd, brother Huang, you don’t know that yet?”

Li Qitian smiled and said: "That's all, I don't know your temper yet? Just think about it. If you move to the Prince Consort's Mansion, maybe someone will impeach Ji Lan after you move in. Besides, you are good at all. You're a princess, what do you mean by asking people to talk about you behind your back for not following the rules?"

"Brother Imperial." Li Helan took Li Qitian's hand and shook it coquettishly, "Brother Imperial loves Lan'er! Besides, what do outsiders say? Does it matter whether Lan'er is happy or not?"

Li Qitian frowned slightly, pulled down Li Helan's hand, and said in a deep voice: "Lan'er! Be obedient! Do you still want people to talk behind our backs that we are peasants, soldiers, and emperors who have ascended the throne?"

Li Helan's heart trembled. Even if he didn't give up, he didn't dare to say another word.

Ever since the uprising army led by Li Qitian captured Northern Hebei, this kind of statement has not stopped. Even though it has been four years since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, and the old ministers of Northern Hebei have surrendered on the surface, there are still many people talking about them behind the scenes. It's an unfair name.

Li Qitian cares most about his reputation, so he is now very strict with matters in the palace, for fear of giving people more to talk about after dinner.

An inexplicable sadness filled her heart.

The imperial brother who loved her the most in the past no longer puts her preferences first. The imperial brother has too many things in his heart. Fame, status, and power are all more important than her. Her sister is nothing.

This is the emperor's thoughts, this is the sadness of being a princess.

Li Qitian felt somewhat dissatisfied when he saw Li Helan's pitiful look with his head lowered and silent.

After all, she is his most beloved sister. He has to use her for some things, but when he can satisfy her, Li Qitian is also willing to give her something as compensation.

"That's all. Although it's impractical for you to move to the Prince Consort's Mansion, I will help you talk about Ji Lan. Are you satisfied now?"

Li Helan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then his eyes lit up.

As long as Li Qitian is still willing to compromise for her, it proves that she has not completely lost the emperor's favor.

"Brother Imperial is so kind to Lan'er!" Li Helan smiled and grabbed Li Qitian's arm and shook it.

"As long as the emperor's brother is willing to speak, the emperor's consort will naturally become close to Lan'er. The emperor's words are the imperial decree. If the emperor's brother doesn't listen, the emperor's brother can deal with him!"

"You girl." Li Qitian was amused by Li Helan's appearance, nodded her forehead and said, "You like Prince Consort Ji so much? Didn't you also like Pang Zhixi before?"

"Where is it?" Li Helan's face turned red and she lowered her head shyly.

She would never dare to say that she also liked Pang Zhixi very much now.

When Li Qitian saw Li Helan acting like this, he became even more sure of Li Helan's feelings for Ji Zeyu.

It's no wonder that she is tempted. Ji Zeyu's appearance, talent, and power are no worse than Pang Xiao. Don't girls of Li Helan's age like handsome men like Ji Zeyu the most? Since they were a legitimate couple, she didn't blame her for fixating her thoughts on him.

But this scene was not what Li Qitian wanted to see.

Li Qitian sighed. When facing Li Helan, he still felt guilty, but any emotion would not delay him from doing serious things.

"Your Majesty, Prince Zhongshun wishes to see you." Looking sternly outside the palace gate--\u003e\u003e

Wen Tong Chuan.

Li Helan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then felt that the unexpected surprise was just a hit on his head!

Since that day, she has never had the chance to see Pang Xiao. Isn't it fate that she suddenly met him here today?

Li Qitian carefully observed Li Helan's expression, and when he saw her acting like this, he felt confident.

It seems that there is nothing wrong with the plan to arrange for Pang Xiao to meet Li Helan today.

Otherwise, if Li Helan's thoughts would shift to Ji Zeyu, wouldn't all his previous arrangements be in vain?

"Pass." Li Qitian's deep voice echoed in the imperial study, bringing back Li Helan's thoughts that were obviously wandering in surprise.

After the words fell, the palace door was pushed open by the chamberlain.

Pang Xiao was wearing a deep purple brocade robe with arrow sleeves and a purple gold crown on his head. He walked in with great momentum and saluted: "I am here to see you, Your Majesty!"

He is tall and thin, and today's purple brocade robe with arrow sleeves further highlights his natural noble aura, especially the pair of phoenix eyes under the eyebrows that slant into the temples. Just one glance at Li Helan made her swoon. upside down.

Li Helan couldn't help but think: It's true that one day is like three autumns apart. Now that I have met Pang Xiao, no matter how bad the mood is, it has improved.

"...Lan'er!"

Hearing Li Qitian's voice, Li Helan suddenly came back to her senses, raised her eyes, and met Li Qitian's impatient eyes. Only then did she realize that she had been distracted just now.

Li Qitian asked again: "What are you thinking about? Could it be that you are feeling unwell due to the cold?"

"Brother Emperor, it's okay, Lan'er is fine." Li Helan looked at Pang Xiao with a smile, "Brother Xiao, his arrow-sleeved clothes look good today."

Pang Xiao quickly raised his hands: "I don't dare."

Li Helan quickly glanced at Li Qitian, and then said: "We grew up together, didn't we all call him this? The emperor brother doesn't care, is he?"

Li Helan's coquettish look made Li Qitian feel unhappy again.

He didn't have the intention to investigate why Li Helan was so frivolous. Anyway, he had achieved his goal, so he didn't want to pursue it any further.

So Li Qitian smiled very gently and reprimanded in a not too harsh tone: "Nonsense, how can it be better now than before? You have to call Pang Zhixi the prince. What's more, you are married now, and Ji Lan and Pang Zhixi are close friends. My friend, if you call Pang Zhixi the way you used to, what do you think about calling him Ji Lan?"

Li Helan's face turned red and she was speechless for a moment. She kept stealing glances to see Pang Xiao's reaction.

She was afraid of seeing boredom on Pang Xiao's face, and she was also afraid that Pang Xiao would be indifferent.

What she saw was naturally the latter.

Pang Xiao stood with his hands down, looking respectful and obedient. He was unmoved by Li Helan's words and did not take her seriously at all.

Li Helan's joy at seeing Pang Xiao was completely dashed by his indifferent and indifferent attitude.

Seeing the two of them like this, Li Qitian felt measured and said, "Lan'er, go down. I have something to say to Prince Zhongshun."

"Yes." Li Helan retreated, reluctantly looking at Pang Xiao's tall and handsome back before going out.

Li Qitian watched the imperial study room door closed, then smiled and said: "Don't mind, that little girl was spoiled by the Queen Mother's arrogance, but her heart is not bad."

"In other words, the eldest princess is innocent and has a pure temperament, so I won't mind anything." Pang Xiao immediately replied.