Li Helan heard this and two more streams of tears fell.
She really wanted to grab Li Qitian's hand and ask him: Is what you said true? Will you really protect me no matter what happens? If you really want to protect me, then marry me off to Pang Zhixi!
… …
But Li Helan was not a brainless and rash person. Although she could be a bit arrogant in front of her mother, when she saw Li Qitian, she still knew her limits.
Ever since her older brother ascended the throne, their relationship could not be the same as before. They were no longer brother and sister of an ordinary family. He was the emperor and she was the sister of an official. To put it bluntly, her life's happiness was built on her older brother's favor. A single word from Li Qitian could determine her happiness or misfortune, life or death.
So even if she was dissatisfied in her heart, she could only grit her teeth and bury her thoughts deep inside. In front of Li Qitian, she could only be an obedient little sister.
"Royal brother, Lan 'er knows. It's just a small matter, it's nothing. With royal brother favoring Lan 'er, who would dare bully me? "
When Li Qitian heard this, he couldn't help rubbing Li Helan's head.
In the end, this little sister was his only little sister. He had indeed used this matter to his advantage. Forget it. He could confirm that Li Helan had already contacted Pang Xiao, so he could forget about it. He couldn't ask Li Helan, a woman, to have the same political stance as him.
"Your royal sister-in-law made a new set of hair ornaments a few days ago. This one thought it was pretty good, so I had her make one for you. Remember to wear it later. You are the eldest princess, a golden branch and jade leaf. Don't mistreat yourself just to save money. Even if the national treasury is not rich, this one can still support you. "As he spoke, he tapped her nose.
Was this because he felt guilty and wanted to make up for it in material terms?
Li Helan secretly sighed in her heart. She happily smiled and bowed, "Many thanks royal brother, many thanks royal sister-in-law."
"We're family, there's no need to thank us."
Li Qitian was infected by Li Helan's smile and his mood improved a lot. He turned to chat with the empress dowager.
The empress dowager relied on the emperor, so she listened to Li Qitian's words and would cater to Li Qitian's mood. She was a smart woman. Just like Li Helan, she knew who her happiness came from.. so she never had any conflicts with Li Qitian, and the relationship between mother and son.. was also very good.
Li Qitian chatted happily and left in a good mood.
After Li Qitian left the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful, the Empress Dowager sent everyone away, leaving only Li Helan by her side. She pulled her and persuaded her in a low voice, "Lan 'er, you have to be more open-minded. You already have the happiness that a woman can get in her life. Don't be greedy. As for Niu Zhixi, I don't know why you've chosen him, but you have to know that it's impossible between the two of you. Your Imperial Brother wishes to marry you to Marquis North Placating. This is already set in stone and there's no possibility of changing it. That Marquis North Placating is also a person with shocking talent. You have to be content, understand? "
Li Helan looked at the empress dowager without saying a word. After a long time, she slowly nodded.
The empress dowager knew that Li Helan didn't listen to her advice. She sighed helplessly.
A mother knows her daughter best. The empress dowager's guess was right. Li Helan returned to her side chamber, buried herself in the quilt, and cried fiercely. After venting enough, she ordered He Xiang, who was beside her.
"Tell them to prepare the carriage. I'm going to personally wait in front of Prince Zhongshun's residence. I don't believe that Pang Zhixi won't come out!"
"Princess Royal!"
"You don't have to persuade him! I personally went to his door, but he pretended not to see me. I sent an invitation, but he had an excuse to refuse. If I don't go to his door and block him, when will he be able to see him? "
"But, you're a noble, you …"
"Don't mention this word again!" Li Helan finally exploded in anger. "Just because I'm a noble, I can't hang my happiness and future on the person I like! If you don't even give me a chance to fight, I'd rather not be a noble! "
He Xiang seemed to be scared by Li Helan's roar. She stood there in a daze, unable to react.
Li Helan angrily said, "Why aren't you going to tell people to prepare the carriage!"
"Yes, yes." He Xiang's face was pale after being reprimanded. She respectfully saluted and quickly retreated. When she was outside the hall, she let out a sigh of relief. She said a few words to an inconspicuous servant outside the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful before going to prepare the carriage.
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"Wang Ye, do you want to tell Miss Qin first and take her to see the residence?"
Xie Yue asked with a smile.
Pang Xiao shook his head, put on the fur coat, picked up the horsewhip, and said with a smile, "This King will go and have a look first. If This King doesn't like it, then there's no need to show it to her. However, This King can rest assured that Mr. Xie will handle things well. I believe that the residence is suitable. "
Xie Yue said with a smile, "It just so happens that my family is moving out of the capital. It's ambiguous whether they will sell the residence or not. Let's go and have a look first. If Wang Ye thinks it's suitable, then we can discuss it later."
Pang Xiao nodded and asked people to prepare the horse. He took Huzi and Xie Yue and rode out of the Wang Mansion.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they left the mansion, they saw a carriage parked at the corner of the street suddenly open the door and lift the warm curtain.
Li Helan was wearing an exquisite white fur coat. Her fair face was wrapped in the fur collar, which made her red lips and white teeth even more. In addition, her eyes contained a sense of shyness and sadness. The feelings in her eyes were like the vast ocean, which could drown people directly.
"Wang Ye, it's cold and you haven't recovered yet. Riding a horse through the snow, where do you want to go? "
Li Helan got off the carriage. After all, she couldn't act domineering in front of Pang Xiao. She could only speak with a gentle smile, but the sadness in her voice deepened.
Pang Xiao originally sat on the horse and didn't want to pay attention to anyone. However, Li Helan was the eldest princess and had a noble status. Moreover, the other party had gotten off the carriage. If he sat on the horse and spoke to her in a condescending manner, it wouldn't be appropriate.
Therefore, Pang Xiao jumped down from his horse in a natural and unrestrained manner. Then, he bowed and said, "So it's the Eldest Princess. You also know that the weather is cold and the ground is frozen. Why didn't you rest in the palace? Why did you stay here in the snow?"
"Why? Don't you know? Imperial brother bestowed me to Ji Lan! I'm going to marry Ji Lan! What do you think I should do? "
Her questioning tone made it seem as if Pang Xiao had abandoned her after taking advantage of her.
Pang Xiao raised his brows and said with a smile, "I already know about this. For such a happy occasion, I naturally have to prepare a generous gift."
"You!" Li Helan looked at the man she yearned for day and night. She thought that he would have feelings for her and be reluctant to part with her. Who would have thought that when she threw the question to him, he would only say that he would prepare a gift for her!
Li Helan's tears couldn't help falling. The grievances she had suffered over the past few days made her unable to control herself. She sobbed as she asked, "What do you mean by this? Why are you hiding from me! Could it be that the past between us doesn't exist! After all these years, could it be that you don't know my feelings for you?! "
Pang Xiao heard this and tightly knit his brows.
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