Li Taoyao said disapprerovingly: "I'm just talking to you here, and I won't talk nonsense when I go out." She glared at Wei Youqing coquettishly, "Are you going to go to Your Majesty to sue me?" ”

Wei Youqing shook his head secretly, Mi Li'er came and left as he wanted in Houfu, although he believed that Mi Li'er would not do anything unfavorable to Li Taoyao for Li Taoyao's words, but Wei Youqing felt that he needed to remind Li Taoyao to be careful.

Wei Youqing didn't answer Li Taoyao's words, he pointed out the window, lowered his body and whispered: "Taoyao, this is not a monolith, be careful that the partition wall has ears." ”

Li Taoyao's eyes widened, she understood Wei Youqing's words, and a chill rose behind her, and she shuddered.

Li Taoyao looked at Wei Youqing's eyes in horror, and her voice was so small that she could barely hear herself: "No, isn't there no patrol division?" ”

Wei Youqing saw that Li Taoyao actually mentioned this, glared at Li Taoyao with stern eyes that he had never had before, and made a gesture of silence.

Li Taoyao stood up and walked to the window, looking out through the soft pearl-colored gauze curtains, the fluffy long-haired dog outside was still lazily asleep on the swing rack, and the birds were chirping happily in the bird cage.

The osmanthus trees in the distance are luxuriant, the breeze blows, the trees and flowers tremble slightly, and the sun shines on the ground, which is quiet and peaceful.

But now in Li Taoyao's eyes, it seems that in the shadows of those flowers and trees, there are many unknown dangers, and it seems that there are pairs of eyes staring at him gloomily, as if he will reach out and pinch his neck at any time.

Wei Youqing couldn't imagine that Li Taoyao was so scared, but he thought that it would be okay to do so, lest she still be so arrogant, and it would be difficult to remedy it when she caused trouble.

Therefore, Wei Youqing did not explain the relationship between Mi Li'er and himself, he saw Li Taoyao's eyes fluttering, looked at everything in the courtyard in disbelief, walked behind Li Taoyao, and put his hand on Li Taoyao's shoulder, hoping to comfort Li Taoyao.

Wei Youqing didn't want this fear to disturb the peace of this courtyard, and he also believed that Mi Li'er didn't have the heart or the courage to run to his inner house to listen to the corner.

Wei Youqing's voice was as flat as water to comfort Li Taoyao and said, "Don't worry, it's okay now, they're not here." ”

"You know who they are, do you?" Li Taoyao's unexplained fear in her heart was even worse, her voice trembled uncontrollably, and her slender fingers subconsciously grabbed the window lattice.

Wei Youqing was shocked when she saw that Li Taoyao was so frightened, and hurriedly hugged Li Taoyao's body from behind and comforted: "You don't have to be so afraid, they won't hurt you, and they will protect you when there is danger." ”

"I don't want them to protect me," Li Taoyao's voice was crying, "Youqing, do you know? Godmother's father was killed by those people! I saw it with my own eyes! ”

Wei Youqing felt a tear drip on the back of his hand, and he understood why Li Taoyao was so afraid. For a nine-year-old girl, it was scary enough to see a dead person, let alone kill someone by the Patrol Division.

Li Taoyao's eyes were misty, immersed in the terrible memories of the past, and said intermittently: "I don't dare to live alone in that princess's mansion, I always thought that Jiangnan Houfu would be a monolith, and it would be very safe......"

Wei Youqing felt very distressed when he saw Li Taoyao like this, but he didn't regret what he had done. It's better to know that fear is not a bad thing than to remedy something that happens.

Wei Youqing hugged Li Taoyao tightly and comforted gently: "It's okay, it's really okay." His Majesty just wants to see what I'm doing at home, so I'll just open the door for him to see. When he saw it, he was relieved. ”

Li Taoyao felt sorry for Wei Youqing, everyone thought that he was a close minister of the Son of Heaven and the marquis of Jiangnan...... So many people are seeking refuge from him, but who is going to take refuge in him?

"Youqing," Li Taoyao leaned weakly on Wei Youqing's body, and the strange fragrance on his body made Li Taoyao feel at ease. She said quietly, "Do we have to be here?" Let's go, go to Gangnam...... Or go to the Pearl Island? ”

Wei Youqing's heart was soft and abnormal because of Li Taoyao's true feelings. He grabbed Li Taoyao's somewhat cold hand and comforted him gently: "Fool, I'm fine, I just wanted to remind you, I didn't expect you to be so scared." ”

Li Taoyao didn't feel at ease because of his words, "Youqing, aren't you the foreign lord of Pearl Island?" Then let's go back to Pearl Island. ”

"No, you don't understand Pearl Island, Pearl Island is just a very remote island, Pearl Island has been able to survive and develop all these years, all thanks to His Majesty's support."

Li Taoyao's eyes widened, "So, Your Majesty can successfully return to Beijing and take the throne, it is you who ......" Wei Youqing was startled, and before Li Taoyao finished speaking, he was stopped by Wei Youqing's stern eyes.

"Tao Yao, from now on, in your heart, put Your Majesty in the supreme position, only in this way will you not say the wrong thing and cause yourself to be killed."

Li Taoyao looked at Wei Youqing in horror, and felt that cold sweat was constantly overflowing from her back.

"Also," although Wei Youqing knew that Li Taoyao was very scared, he still had to continue, "Don't mention it back to Jiangnan in the future." Your Majesty gave Jiangnan to me because without me, Jiangnan would not be able to maintain. You are a smart girl, so you naturally understand that because of this, Your Majesty will not rest assured that I will go back to the south. Only when we stay in the capital with peace of mind can we reassure Your Majesty that we are safe, and Pearl Island will be safe. ”

Wei Youqing's eyes widened when she saw Li Taoyao's puzzlement, thinking that Li Taoyao always had to know about these things, so she helped her sit down next to the desk, poured tea for both of them, and the two talked seemingly casually.

"Tao Yao, what is your impression of Jiangnan Province?"

Li Taoyao tilted her head, thought about it and replied, "Jiangnan Dao? I remember that the surname of Jieshuai is Qian, but I heard that there is no Jieshuai there anymore. ”

Because Wei Youqing's fief is in Jiangnan, so in Houfu, the news about Jiangnan is always talked about by people, and Li Taoyao has heard a lot.

Wei Youqing nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, Jiangnan Province has not had a festival commander for a long time. The prefectures and counties there were different from other places in that they all acted on their own and directly faced the imperial court. So, the strength of the states is not strong. ”

Wei Youqing picked up a piece of the sugar cake on the table and put it on Li Taoyao's plate. He knew that Li Taoyao's taste was the same as his own, and he liked to eat this sticky and sweet glutinous rice cake.

Looking at Li Taoyao's relish, Wei Youqing smiled happily, delicious things can make the heart peaceful.

He continued: "The guild halls of my Pearl Island in each state are different, whether it is a caravan or a variety of workshops, they all belong to me Wei Youqing. Now the head of the headquarters in Jiangnan is in charge of all affairs in Jiangnan. ”