Does the villain stepmother have a headache again today!

The emperor's thoughts cannot be guessed.

I am afraid that your heart will be unpredictable, and I am even more afraid that going too far will not be enough.

What's more, Ruan Tao has never met the emperor, so everything is unknown.

The original owner probably has never seen her, and even if she has, she is not very impressed; otherwise, based on He Ma's closeness to the original owner, and He Ma's powerful BGM ability, she should have listened to a lot of the Emperor's words by this time Gossip.

Therefore, judging from the reactions of people around her, the original owner was a character far away from the emperor in the original book; even though she was the Marquis of Nanping, after Fu Boyun died in the battle, she had no time to take care of herself, and was used by people with different positions to drag her into the design. In his conspiracy, he should not even have a chance to meet the emperor...

Ruan Tao originally read the original book at a skipping pace. Not to mention the original owner, she had no impression of the emperor from a Godly perspective, let alone the people around the original owner.

Therefore, she had no direct contact with the emperor; and there was almost no direct description of the emperor in the book.Ruan Tao's only impression of the emperor was mostly based on how the male protagonist, female protagonist, and the supporting characters who randomly turned to that page viewed the emperor.

This is a disadvantage for her.

It was easy for the emperor to find out her details. Apart from the fact that she was not the original owner, everything the emperor wanted to know should already be clear; but her understanding of the emperor was not based on anything about him. In the positive description, there are only a few words and phrases, all of which come from the side descriptions from the surrounding people.

It’s not that side descriptions are bad. Sometimes, side descriptions are even more realistic than frontal descriptions.

But positive descriptions will have more parts that directly face the characters. You can directly perceive the characters' appearance, voice, and emotions, and thus infer the character's personality, as well as the things they care about and care about, similar to face-to-face communication.

But side descriptions mostly rely on foil.

Although side descriptions can also reflect some characteristics of the characters, the details and length that can be reflected are limited.

Limited to various objective factors, even if these side descriptions of the emperor are true, it is difficult to outline a three-dimensional and detailed image.

Especially, the other party is not an ordinary person.

He is a scheming emperor...

The wheels rolled forward, and on the carriage, Ruan Tao's thoughts never stopped.

After entering the book, she experienced several changes in the Nanping Hou Mansion.Although these changes occurred closely and suddenly, she was able to quickly figure out the clues behind these changes.

The plot limits of breaking away from the characters have actually been gradually reduced, but she feels that this is an unstable balance.

Just like after the male protagonist died suddenly, the plot itself was also undergoing changes from instability to stability.

Just as the limitations of her character had changed, she could conclude that the direction of the plot had also changed.

And she is even more certain that in order to prevent the plot from collapsing, someone must make up for the male protagonist who is destined to die...

Because the biggest impact on the changes in the plot is the male and female protagonists!

Because the plot is all for the male and female protagonists!

Especially the heroine!

Because the original text is the plot of the heroine!

Therefore, the changes in the male and female protagonists will force the plot itself to change to cater to the changes in the male and female protagonists!

Especially the heroine!

There are two branches here!

First, Fu Boyun is dead, the original CP has been dismantled, and a new male protagonist will be replaced, so the female protagonist is still Rong Lianqu!

This plot might be more stable!

But there is another kind.

Ruan Tao holds his chin...

The second type is that Rong Lianqu was the CP who was tied to death with Fu Boyun. After Fu Boyun died, Rong Lianqu's lack of experience would make her unable to support the role of a major heroine.

This does not mean that the female protagonist will lose her luster without the male protagonist!

Rather, the plots are interconnected. The heroine gradually escalates in fighting monsters because of the people she meets along the way and the things she encounters, and then reaches the final position of being a powerful minister.

But if Fu Boyun dies and there is no necessary connection link, the heroine may always be trapped in Novice Village.

But if the plot doesn’t want to collapse, there must be a new heroine!

It even takes a stronger heroine to take over the entire plot and drive the plot to develop in a normal direction!

The male protagonist who will appear in the plot line of the new heroine will change ownership accordingly!

This kind of speculation is not impossible...

She had thought about it earlier.

But this situation is not beneficial to her, because she doesn’t even know where the heroine is or who she is!

Not as good as the first situation.

Now that Fu Boyun is dead, she will take Fu Boyun's place and complete the rest of the plot, sending Rong Lianqu out of the novice village and upgrading to fight monsters. If that doesn't work, she can use chicken, eye, and economy to guarantee survival in the late stage!

This is even easier!

So, the plot is changing at the same time!

Their movements themselves also affect the plot!

As long as the plot can be directed back to the normal path, at least the overall situation will be stable...

If she remembered correctly, she had casually turned to the scene of the heroine cheating in the later stage. She maneuvered and persuaded the surrounding countries to break up a fierce battle in which two families jointly attacked Xiqi.

If Rong Lianqu had not returned to this position in time, perhaps this war would have been inevitable.

Without stability, there is nothing to talk about.

Ruan Tao tapped the window edge with his fingertips and sighed in his heart.

When she was about to meet the emperor, was there any possibility that she would recommend Rong Lianqu to him?

Ruan Tao's fingertips paused slightly.

The thought that seemed unbelievable a second ago now occupied the entire mind.

why not?

If there was originally a connection between the emperor and the emperor, she just brought this connection forward.

If Rong Lianqu has to go through experience before he can embark on the path of trust from the emperor; if the emperor does not trust Rong Lianqu now, this is also a process from distrust to trust for her...

Ruan Tao took a deep breath.

Why didn't she think of it earlier?

If Rong Lianqu can stand out this time in Chunwei, and she recommended Rong Lianqu to the emperor, the emperor must have been deeply impressed by Rong Lianqu.

Fu Boyun is dead, and the emperor will not be as wary of her and Chang Ge as he is of Fu Boyun, nor of the Nanping Hou Mansion behind her and Chang Ge. What's more, there is also the relationship between Ruan's father and the Antang Ruan family. His attitude must not be bad, so the name Rong Lianqu is just a matter of course.

The emperor valued Rong Lianqu because he came from a poor family.

The emperor wants to set an example, and Rong Lianqu, who has outstanding abilities, is the best chess piece.

And there’s the thoughtful Qu Shaobai here...

and many more.

Qu Shaobai?

Ruan Tao suddenly thought of something keenly.

Although Fu Boyun is dead, among the characters currently appearing in the plot, Qu Shaobai can be regarded as a person with hidden edge and extremely high emotional intelligence and talent.

Unless the subsequent book turns to no cp.

Qu Shaobai is an excellent choice...

If you put aside Rong Lianqu's own thoughts for the moment.

In terms of ability and character, Qu Shaobai was impeccable. More importantly, the emperor favored him. With Qu Shaobai around, Rong Lianqu was as powerful as a tiger.

So, of course she likes Qu Shaobai!

Rong Lianqu and Qu Shaobai can match...

Ruan Tao paused, and suddenly he seemed to understand why elders like to rush marriages...

Cough!

Of course, that's not the point!

The point is, we are about to see the emperor.

The Emperor is different from everyone she has met before. To be precise, so far, apart from Rong Lianqu, the Emperor will be the most important plot character she has ever seen, far more important than Wen Junyan and Qu Shaobai.

Absolutely no slacking off...

Ruan Tao regained his composure, stretched out his hand to lift the gauze curtain on the car window and looked out. She had seen the busy traffic in Beijing on the day she arrived in Beijing. She later fainted and was "recuperating", so naturally she could not visit Beijing in a big way.

Strictly speaking, so far in Beijing, she has not gone to as many places as the old lady.

Moreover, it was already after dusk when I arrived in Beijing last time, and now it is daytime, which is a completely different scene.

In the book, there are still long distances of traffic and traffic, row upon row, but now they are all vivid and relevant to the eyes. Even the bell people under the eaves give people a different impact, making it difficult to take their eyes away.

Ruan Tao suddenly remembered that even in the past, she rarely had time to take a good look at the places she passed every day, every sunrise and sunset, every mouthful of food, every reunion time...

She is following the plot and making up for a certain regret.

Ruan Tao lowered his head and lowered his eyes lightly.

*

The location of Luming Alley is not the best in Beijing. Although it is not far from anywhere, it is not close to the bustling areas of Beijing, including the palace. If the officials of the DPRK and the Central Government have an early morning meeting, they need to get up early and take the bus in turn. Carriages filed into the palace.

Today, the chamberlain came to the mansion to announce the summons, and it was also the first time he saw Mrs. Nanping Hou.

Although I had heard people say that Mrs. Nanping Hou was extremely beautiful, it was really impressive when I actually saw her.It's just inevitable that I have to sigh in my heart. It's a pity that Marquis Nanping died in battle just after their wedding. Otherwise, Mrs. Marquis Nanping would not have been so favored...

The chamberlain who came to the palace this time was not Lu Zhiyuan.

Inside the carriage was Ruan Tao. In addition to the mansion, the chamberlains accompanied him all the way outside the carriage.

On this trip, Ruan Tao only asked Ruan Zhao and Ruan Qian to accompany him.

At the emperor's feet, in full view of everyone, no one can stir up trouble. The effect of killing two people is the same as killing 200 people.

Therefore, except for Ruan Zhao and Ruan Qian, Ruan Tao did not have any other servants, not even He Ma and others followed.

This made the inner chamberlain who had been in the palace for many years feel disturbed.

In the past few days, the affairs of Ping'an Hou Mansion have been widely spread in Beijing.

Although the title deed of the house was left by Marquis Nanping during his lifetime, and Marquis Ping'an owed a lot of money to Marquis Nanping, it was reasonable to use servants to pay off the debt. However, as soon as Mrs. Nanping Marquis arrived, the whole house of Marquis Ping'an moved to the outskirts of Beijing. , all but a few of the servants in the family were given to the Nanping Hou Mansion, which was a bit unkind.

Although the Ping'an Marquis Mansion is in decline, it is getting worse day by day. Many people in the capital enjoy watching the jokes about the Ping'an Marquis Mansion, so as not to be bullied like this.

On the contrary, it is the daughter of Mr. Ruan, the Marquis of Nanping, who already has the impression of being difficult to get along with even though she has not appeared in public in Beijing. In terms of adding insult to injury, Mrs. Marquis of Nanping ranks second, and no one should rank first!

After all, she is the only legitimate daughter of the Antang Ruan family. She has been pampered by the old lady since she was a child. She has a bit of a petty temper. If she encounters something unsatisfactory, she has to use others as a stone to vent her anger. Ping An The Hou Mansion really just happened to be the unlucky stone; but I didn't expect that Mrs. Nanping Hou was a little unkind in her actions, but she was such a low-key person.

Which dignitary's wife in the capital does not travel like a servant like running water?

What's more, Nanping Hou died in the battle. Now everyone in the capital knows that Nanping Hou's mansion is a favorite in the eyes of the emperor. Even if Nanping Hou's wife bullies Ping An Hou, His Majesty will not say anything.

But at first glance, Mrs. Nanping Hou seems to be very low-key even when traveling...

The chamberlain cursed in his heart.

Soon, the carriage arrived outside the palace.

The palace gate is an important place. Even if the emperor summons you, you cannot enter or exit at will.

The chamberlain handed over the passage slip, and then the imperial guards on duty allowed him to pass through.

Ruan Tao suppressed his curiosity and did not lift the gauze curtain in the carriage to look around.

Inside and outside the imperial city, it is most taboo to see what you shouldn't see and listen to what you shouldn't hear.

In this business, as long as she doesn't seek death, she will be safe; there are Ruan Zhao and Ruan Qian outside the carriage, and even if there is an accident, it will be enough to delay the situation until safety, so she is not worried.

When they reached the last palace gate, Ruan Zhao and Ruan Qian were also stopped by the imperial army.

The gauze curtain on the carriage was raised, and the chamberlain stepped forward to help Ruan Tao get out of the carriage. Ruan Tao took the opportunity to bow and get off the carriage, and briefly glanced around, not deliberately.

The previous chamberlain stopped here and was replaced by another older chamberlain.

The chamberlain just now bowed his hands to her and said goodbye.

"Mrs. Marquis of Nanping, please follow me." The chamberlain led the way, and Ruan Tao responded generously. He was not overly curious, nor had any stage fright. He was not high-profile, nor bowed his head. He was calm and graceful in his steps. .

Compared with noble ladies from aristocratic families of this age, she is less domineering and arrogant, and more agile and energetic than characters like Madam Hou.

The chamberlain has seen countless people, so he naturally feels different.

Maybe it's intentional...

What the chamberlain didn't know was that Ruan Tao didn't mean anything. She was just observing her surroundings calmly, trying not to be abrupt.

But I have to say that Ruan Tao was greatly touched.

The palace is not as splendid and dazzling as imagined, but the grandeur and historical heritage of the palace are hidden in the inconspicuous corners, every plant and tree, and the carved railings and jade inlays. This kind of weight and luxury far exceeds that of the palace. The splendid splendor and dazzling colored glaze bring shock.

After seeing too many deliberately old and retro designs, it was only when I actually came to such a scene that I suddenly felt enlightened.Although this is not the previous dynasty, which should have been more golden and solemn, this place has already made Ruan Tao "amazing".

"Mrs. Hou, wait a moment." The chamberlain's footsteps stopped, and Ruan Tao also stopped.

Before he knew it, he had arrived at the place where the emperor was handling government affairs.

The old chamberlain came forward. Ruan Tao looked in his direction and saw the chamberlain asking for instructions from the person in charge outside the palace.

Ruan Tao had never met Lu Zhiyuan, but Lu Zhiyuan followed the chamberlain's words and turned to Ruan Tao, and Lu Zhiyuan was still slightly stunned.

He also saw Mrs. Nanping Hou on the sickbed. Although the person in front of him was the same person, she was very different, which was a little surprising.

Because they were far away, I didn't know what the chamberlain said to Lu Zhiyuan. After a while, Lu Zhiyuan nodded, and then he and the chamberlain just met him, "I've met Mrs. Hou."

Lu Zhiyuan was very polite.

"Eunuch Lu." Even if Ruan Tao didn't know him earlier, after getting closer, this golden belt could explain Lu Zhiyuan's identity.

"Your Majesty is waiting for Madam. Your Majesty just mentioned that Madam is here. There is no need to wait for the announcement." Lu Zhiyuan spoke concisely and to the point. A slight surprise flashed in the eyes of the chamberlain on one side, but he soon calmed down.

But Ruan Tao didn't, "Thank you very much, father-in-law."

Lu Zhiyuan couldn't help but take another look at her.

Then he smiled, did not comment, just bowed his hands to her, and motioned for her to follow him.

In the Kingdom of Xiqi, the place where the emperor handled government affairs was called Mingxin Palace.

The heavy palace door is not closed tightly on weekdays, but is half open.

After crossing the half-knee-high threshold, one can see twelve screens depicting thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, which isolates the view outside the hall from the inside.

Every step in the palace is illuminated by windows.

In early winter, the hall is ventilated and not cold.

The fragrance of sandalwood can become dull without long-term use. The green plants in the palace and even the wintersweet branches in the vase are full of life...

All these gave Ruan Tao some initial impressions of the emperor who had not yet been masked.

This impression, how should I put it, is different from that of Fu Boyun, Qu Shaobai, and Rong Lianqu...

Ruan Tao couldn't tell the difference behind these details, but sometimes the plants and trees around him, and even the passing wind, would be sensitive.

Passing through the bright front hall behind the twelve screens with pictures of mountains and rivers thousands of miles away, the emperor is not here.

The back hall of Mingxin Hall is separated by a hollow carved wooden door.

Looking from a distance, one can vaguely see a screen behind the carved wooden door, blocking the view of the front hall.

Ruan Tao followed Lu Zhiyuan, and the palace servants serving in the front hall saluted one after another, their voices very soft, for fear of disturbing the silence in the back hall.

One of the maids also smiled softly at Ruan Tao.

The status of palace maids in the palace is actually delicate.

At least most of the palace ladies are not doing well in the palace.

The maid just now was just an ordinary cleaning maid...

Ruan Tao suddenly had an intuition that this emperor should not be harsh on the palace people around him.Otherwise, you can still have such a gentle smile next to the boss, in such a high-pressure environment...

Although the emperor was very taboo about Fu Boyun, he seemed to treat people around him differently, including an ordinary palace maid.

Ruan Tao had more doubts in his heart.

Coupled with the bright and transparent front hall, although books are displayed in volumes on the cabinet shelves at both ends, there are also wintersweet branches on the cabinet shelves...

Ruan Tao frowned slightly, especially after the chamberlain pushed open the carved wooden door and Ruan Tao followed Lu Zhiyuan into the inner hall, this feeling became more obvious.

Although the emperor's sword was displayed in a conspicuous place in the inner hall, and there were also golden dragons and jade phoenixes that showed the majesty of the emperor, before Ruan Tao lowered his head, his eyes passed over the emperor who was sitting behind the dragon case and carefully looking at the memorial in his hand.

At this moment, Ruan Tao quickly lowered his head.

She, she seemed to have glimpsed a shocking secret...