"Who...are you??"
At this moment, it was Zhu Gaoxu's turn to be surprised.
I originally planned to give the opponent a blow, but I didn't expect that the opponent would counterattack.
He usually doesn't like reading. I wonder if his grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang ever said this.
But my grandfather is indeed farming-oriented!
Because grandpa was born as a farmer!
He said that farmers are wild men in mountain villages, which does mean that he is disobeying his grandfather.
But how could these words come from the mouth of an out-and-out farmer?
"I'm just a farmer."
Li Xiao handed over his hand, still neither humble nor overbearing.
Zhu Gaoxu frowned: "You're lying. How can you, a farmer, know so much?"
Li Xiao said with a smile: "I usually work in farming, and in my spare time, I like to borrow books from a gentleman in the village to read, so I know a lot more about it."
This is to be honest. After all, there are no entertainment activities. I can only read books to relieve my boredom.
In addition, I already knew some about the history of the Ming Dynasty, so I was able to scare Zhu Gaoxu away by preparing in advance.
"If you, a farmer, don't work hard at farming, why are you reading these books?"
Zhu Gaoxu was a little unconvinced and snorted: "It seems that he is just a person who is seeking fame and reputation. He probably reads these books just to have the opportunity to climb the dragon and the phoenix one day."
Li Xiao shook his head and said with a smile: "No, reading can broaden one's horizons, make one feel calm and wise, and expand the dimensions of life and thinking. It's not just for the sake of trying to catch up with a dragon or a phoenix."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu felt that this person was just like his teacher, always saying things that he couldn't understand.
He was too lazy to talk nonsense and said: "Okay, if you don't talk about these things, just tell me honestly, why do you want to marry Princess Yong'an?"
It seems like this is the final test... As long as you can handle it, you should be fine.
Li Xiao took a sip of tea and said calmly:
"As I just said, I like reading and learning knowledge, which has inadvertently improved my thinking dimension."
"So... the girls in the village are not thinking in the same dimension."
"That's why I want to find a woman who can harmonize with the music and resonate spiritually with me for the rest of my life!"
Zhu Gaoxu frowned and said, "I don't understand what people say."
Okay... I overestimated you. Li Xiao said it another way: "I don't choose a wife based on her appearance, but I like a woman who is well-educated, has a scholarly atmosphere, and likes to read."
The reason why Li Xiao said this was that he had already prepared it.
Li Xiao knew that there were very few female readers in this era.
But Princess Xu Miaoyun of Yan was a female student, and she had read thousands of books and was knowledgeable about the past and present.
The same is most likely true for her daughter Princess Yongan.
And this excuse is reasonable!
When Li Xiao said this, Zhu Gaoxu understood.
This person named Li Xiao wanted to find a girl who liked studying, but she couldn't find one in the village, so... the prince's daughter must be studying.
Moreover, when he looks for a wife, he doesn’t look for looks, but for talent!
My sister is both talented and beautiful! !
It's a pity that after that incident, now the appearance is ruined and only the talent is left.
Okay....not bad!
Zhu Gaoxu suddenly felt that this kid in front of him was in trouble!
After searching for so long, I finally found someone who was not here for money and status.
But here for the talent!
However, he did not reveal it, but said: "I am disappointed. Princess Yong'an has liked women's red flower embroidery since she was a child. She is somewhat proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but she does not like reading."
Ah this....
Hearing this, Li Xiao was speechless. This was not to shoot himself in the foot...
But now that he was riding a tiger, Li Xiao had no choice but to hand over his hand and say:
"Then...I'm sorry, I'll take my leave."
After finishing speaking, Li Xiao turned around and left resolutely without looking back.
Until Li Xiao walked far away and was about to walk out of Zhu Gaoxu's sight.
Only then did Zhu Gaoxu confirm that this boy was not pretending.
He really wants to leave!
Thinking of this, Zhu Gaoxu just ran over in two or three steps and shouted: "Brother, walk slowly!"
"What else is there?" Li Xiao turned around.
I instantly understood in my heart that it was still a test!
You really have your Zhu Gaoxu...
This guy is not as stupid as history says, he is still a bit scheming.
"To be honest, my sister has loved reading since she was a child."
Zhu Gaoxu apologized and smiled: "You know, not just anyone can come in from my old Zhu family. I just tested you. I'm sorry."
"ah..."
Li Xiao pretended to be surprised: "So that's it... Although the prince looks heroic and looks like a warrior, his mind..."
Zhu Gaoxu said hurriedly: "How do you feel?"
Li Xiao praised: "Although the prince looks like a warrior on the outside, he has a heart like fine hair, a tiger in his heart, and a careful smell of roses."
This rainbow fart was sent out, making Zhu Gaoxu feel a little elated for a moment.
Well said!
The heart has the Tigers, fine sniffing the rose!
Look, what you say is really good. Isn't it me you're talking about?
Who said I only know martial arts?
Do you see, this is the person who really knows the goods.
Zhu Gaoxu's favorable impression of Li Xiao instantly increased a lot!
"Hahaha..."
Zhu Gaoxu laughed, then waved and said: "Let's go, I will take you to see my sister, Zhu Ningyun, the princess of Yong'an County."
"Yes." Li Xiao handed over his hand.
That's it.
Li Xiao followed Zhu Gaoxu, going around in circles, and came to another palace.
Once inside.
Li Xiao saw a graceful woman sitting on the seat on the right side of the hall.
The clothes are all elegant and luxurious, and the golden lotus hanging on the head is swaying. Judging from the figure and clothes alone, she is definitely a beauty.
But his appearance is... extremely ugly.
The burn scars on his face spread like spider webs on his face, the skin tissue was missing, and his flesh was blood red.
The burns spread all over the body including the back of the hands, but they were covered by clothes, but traces of burns could be seen in exposed areas.
"This is my eldest sister, Zhu Ningyun."
"Sister, this is Li Xiao. My brother just talked to me and it was pretty good."
As soon as they entered the door, Zhu Gaoxu introduced each other.
At the same time, he kept looking at Li Xiao from the corner of his eye.
If the other party is scared...then the so-called "not looking at appearance" before is all lies.
Many people could not pass this level and were severely beaten by Zhu Gaoxu.
"I have met Princess Yong'an." Li Xiao bowed hurriedly, acting extremely calm, without a trace of fear or disgust on his face.
Because he was mentally prepared in advance, Li Xiao was very calm and looked at the woman in front of him.
Immediately afterwards, a system prompt rang in my ears.
[Current woman’s name: Zhang Cuicui, sixteen years old. Current identity: Maid of Prince Yan's Mansion; current identity multiplier: 3 times. 】
[Is it bound to it? (Note: The system is activated after binding and cannot be replaced.)]
Li Xiao: "????"
Zhang Cuicui?
maid?
Isn’t it Princess Zhu Ningyun?
Li Xiao had a toothache, and then he guessed the reason.
What’s more, there’s another test!
Li Xiao silently rejected the binding candidate in front of him.
So....how do I behave now?
If you show that you don't care about appearance now and come to kneel and lick her, will you be thought that you have ulterior motives and are here for wealth and status?
so.....
Li Xiao frowned and got serious.
He looked at Zhang Cuicui in front of him, bowed slightly, and then said:
"Princess, I am Li Xiao. I am twenty-one this year. The reason why I have not married yet is because I have not yet found a soulmate who resonates with my soul."
"I believe that all good-looking people are the same, but interesting souls are unique."
"I heard that the princess is well-educated and well-read about ancient and modern times, so I am yearning for you. If you choose me, I can also choose you."
"Excuse me for being presumptuous, but if you can give me a pair, if you can answer..."
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked.
Unexpectedly, this boy actually chose the princess instead?
"presumptuous!"
Zhu Gaoxu said loudly: "What is your identity? How dare you talk to the princess like this?"
"Princess Yong'an" was stunned for a moment, then looked somewhere inside the house, then turned around and looked at Li Xiao: "Come out."
Seeing the "Princess Princess" speaking, Zhu Gaoxu snorted, waved his sleeves, and said nothing more.
Li Xiao nodded, and then said loudly: "It's the Chinese Valentine's Day in a foreign country, and the melancholy is another year. May heaven and earth be filled with joy, every year and tonight... Please write the second couplet, Princess."
"...."
a long time. "Princess Yong'an" shook his head and said: "I, the Princess, am sorry to..."
Hearing this, Li Xiao bowed slightly.
"Sorry."
"I'll take my leave."
After saying that, he turned around and left without looking back.
And at this moment.
inside the house.
A woman behind the white jade screen in the north has been watching all this.
The woman's eyes are as deep as the rippling stars.
Unfortunately, her appearance was burned by the flames just like the maid outside.
But just from the peerless eyes, we can see that this woman must have been as beautiful as flowing clouds or blooming flowers before she was disfigured.
"Good-looking skins are all the same, but interesting souls are unique..."
"In this world...are there really men who don't pay attention to a woman's appearance..."
The real Zhu Ningyun stared at all this blankly and thought to himself.
