What happened at the palace gate was something Li Xiang had not expected. According to the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty, the two could not meet before they were officially married. Even in such a public occasion, the two had to avoid it, and the princess was not allowed to show up in public.
However, every place has its own customs. The Nanzhao Kingdom did not care about this. Rows of princesses and princesses were waiting here. Although the Nanzhao Kingdom was not large in area, there were still many princesses and princesses. As for princes and crown princes, there were much fewer of them. It seemed that this was a country rich in women.
"Your Highness, please come in. My brother is already preparing everything in the garden."
King Luo Xionghai of Zhennan was not satisfied, but he had to be a good guide at this moment. Among all the officials of Nanzhao, he could be said to be ranked first. He specially asked for this task today just to have close contact with Li Xiang. Of course, it would be better if he had the opportunity to talk privately, but it didn't matter if he didn't have the opportunity.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for leading the way."
Li Xiang's kingly demeanor did not need to be practiced at all. Being in a place like the Tang Dynasty, he could behave appropriately in every move. So when Li Xiang walked in front of the Prince of Zhennan, the people of Nanzhao were also commenting in their hearts that after all, he came from the Tang Dynasty, and his aura was much stronger than that of the princes here.
Prince Zhennan also felt this, but he had no reason to feel inferior. Compared with the Tang Dynasty, Nanzhao was just a pea. If Nanzhao wanted to overwhelm the Tang Dynasty in momentum, it would have to overwhelm the Tang Dynasty first. Judging from the current situation, this would probably not happen within a hundred years.
The day before yesterday, Li Xiang came to the palace in front, but the weather in the south is relatively mild, and people usually like to eat outside. Today, the King of Nanzhao is hosting a banquet, so it is also held beside a beautiful pond.
If we talk about comprehensive national strength, I am afraid that Nanzhao Kingdom and Tang Dynasty cannot be compared, but if we talk about the beautiful scenery in front of us, even if Tang Dynasty is rich, it has to take a step back at this moment.
The lake in the distance is like a mirror, dotted with various trees. Although the sun is very strong, the breeze is very cool. After all, the altitude here is not low. Coupled with some ethnic costumes around, it is indeed pleasing to the eye.
"Your Highness, please take a seat and try some of our country's delicacies. Although they are not as diverse as those in the Tang Dynasty, they are still unique in their flavor."
Because this is not a formal occasion, and as a king, he cannot kneel down to Li Xiang all the time. It is enough to do it for the first time. If he kneels down all the time, it will also damage his prestige in his country.
The middle position was left empty. Li Xiang and the King of Nanzhao sat on the left and right sides of the north. Next to the King of Nanzhao was naturally the Queen of Nanzhao.
Li Xiang might as well not have taken this look. After taking this look, Li Xiang was even more confused. When he saw his young wife just now, he immediately thought that her skin was as white as snow, but after seeing his mother-in-law at this moment, he felt even more amazing.
What good genes! The queen of Nanzhao Kingdom was no more than 30 years old. People gave birth to children early these days, so she looked very young. In addition, these ethnic costumes did not cover her skin so tightly, so Li Xiang could also see her skin. At this moment, he really admired the local climate and soil that shaped the people. If she were in Chang'an City, her skin would definitely not be so white.
Look at this face again, it is naturally like a ripe grape. Many people like young people, but Li Xiang thinks this age is the best. It is much more mature than those young people, and every move is captivating.
"I suppose this is the queen? I am here to pay my respects."
When someone from the Celestial Empire comes to marry, all sorts of rules are not rules. If it were according to the old rules, Li Xiang should have paid homage to his mother-in-law, but who made Li Xiang the grandson of the Celestial Empire? Even if the Southern Zhao Kingdom had such rules, would you dare to make Li Xiang kneel?
At this moment, Li Xiang just bowed, but he also gave Nanzhao some face by standing up and bending over. This was already quite good. You know, when Li Xiang met with the kings of other vassal states, he sat completely still. This was also his confidence.
The queen nodded slightly and said nothing, but just looked at Li Xiang with a smile. It was true that the mother-in-law was becoming more and more satisfied with her son-in-law. The queen gave birth to three daughters, and Princess Yongning was the middle one.
Fortune tellers had said years ago that Princess Yongning was a blessed person, but no one expected her fortune to be so great that she would have the chance to marry the heir to the Tang Empire, and even have the chance to rule the country in the future. Of course, this was only a certain probability, but any probability was better than no probability at all.
After the two sides met, Li Xiang began to talk about some local affairs with the King of Nanzhao, but his eyes swept over the beautiful queen intentionally or unintentionally. He really couldn't help but glance at her, because she was so beautiful.
Originally, Li Xiang had no intention of betraying Cao Cao, but Nanzhao Kingdom did not seem to be a place that followed rules, otherwise it would not have allowed the princess to pay homage to him, so Li Xiang felt a little bit of a bargain. However, when Li Xiang was passing by the queen, suddenly a pair of eyes met his in the air. Could it be that someone else had the intention of betraying Cao Cao?
Li Xiang observed calmly and found that this person was actually Luo Xionghai, the King of Zhennan.
You bastard, I never thought that you would fall in love with your sister-in-law?
Li Xiang is also an old hand in the emotional field. Just based on that look just now, Li Xiang can conclude that Luo Xionghai has other ideas about the queen. If he guessed wrong, then he is not worthy of living two lives as a human being.
Li Xiang noticed Luo Xionghai's gaze, but this guy did not notice Li Xiang's gaze. This is the gap in the abilities of both sides. Li Xiang can now do three things at once. On the one hand, he is chatting with the King of Nanzhao, on the other hand, he is guessing about this matter, and one part of his mind is used to be vigilant. After all, he is on the land of another country, and his own life is the most important.
What Li Xiang and the King of Nanzhao discussed were some vague and illusory matters, so there was no need to take them too seriously.
But Zhang Jiuli and the palace officials were discussing something different. They were discussing matters related to the wedding, so everything had to be finalized. While Zhuzi was happily enjoying the wine, the servants could only worry to death...
