"Ahem, San Bao, take this carriage to the East Courtyard! Eh? Where's San Bao? "
The servants outside had heard the commotion in the carriage and guessed that their master and madam were showing off their love in the carriage. How would they, as servants, dare to eavesdrop on such a private matter? Not long after Old Man Li got on the carriage, the servants, coachmen, and servants around the carriage all retreated far away. Thus, when Li Jingmo got off the carriage with his wife, he habitually called out to San Bao. However, he realized that there was no one around.
"Coming, coming. Master, are you calling for me?"
San Bao, who was hiding in a corner in the west of the courtyard, saw that Li Jingmo seemed to be looking for her after coming out, so she quickly ran over and bowed with a smile.
Madam Li looked up at the servants and servants far away and immediately understood. She angrily pinched her husband. Although the customs of the Tang Dynasty were more liberal, it was not to this extent.
Li Jingmo grimaced and resisted the urge to cry out in pain. He quickly said to San Bao, "Yes, yes. You take this … this carriage to the East Courtyard!"
"Yes, Master!"
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Meng Wenhao carried a small basket of eggs and entered Yongle Lane. He looked all the way to the Li Residence and saw the tall gate and the picturesque pavilions in the courtyard from afar. He couldn't help but stop in his tracks. He looked at the eggs in his hand and hesitated for a moment.
"Why are you standing there like a fool? Why don't you go in? "
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from behind. Meng Wenhao, who was in a dilemma, was shocked. He turned his head and saw that the person who came was Li Tai. He quickly cupped his hands and bowed. "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Wei!"
In the Imperial College, they were classmates and didn't need to be so polite. However, outside of the Imperial College, he had to pay attention to the etiquette between a monarch and a subject.
Li Tai waved his hand. He looked at Meng Wenhao's "outfit" and asked, "Are you here to look for Mr. Li?"
"Yes, yes."
"Then why don't you go in? Won't the gatekeeper let you in? That's not right. Their gatekeeper shouldn't make things difficult for people! "
"Uh … this …"
Meng Wenhao scratched his head in embarrassment. Li Tai looked at the egg in Meng Wenhao's hand and saw his embarrassed look. He instantly understood and laughed.
"Wenhao, don't worry about it. Mr. Li's family is richer than mine. If you are worried about the importance of the gift, I'm afraid that there are not many people in Chang 'an who can give Mr. Li a gift. It's the thought that counts. As long as you're here to see him, I'm sure he's already very satisfied! "
Li Tai's words also contained some intention of explaining things, but to be able to be explained by Li Tai was in itself a kind of honor. For a smart person like Meng Wenhao, who had no conflict of interest with him, Li Tai approved of him in his heart and was willing to make friends with him. Perhaps this was the appreciation between smart people!
When Meng Wenhao heard this, he felt slightly relieved. He cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Thank you for your explanation, Your Highness!"
"Mm, then let's go in together. It just so happens that I have some matters to discuss with Mister!"
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With Li Tai leading the way, the process of Meng Wenhao entering the Li Mansion was much smoother. The two of them directly entered the courtyard without any obstruction. Li Tai did not let anyone inform him. After he asked the servant Li Zexuan where he was, he directly led Meng Wenhao to the West Courtyard. He did not treat himself as an outsider at all.
"Sigh …"
Meng Wenhao was just about to ask if this was too rude, but he saw that the surrounding servant girls and retainers didn't seem surprised at all. He could only shut his mouth and obediently follow Li Tai to the West Courtyard.
Along the way, there were pavilions, artificial mountains, lotus ponds, and trees. Meng Wenhao was dazzled. He thought to himself, "Prince Wei was right. Mister's family is really rich. When I earn money in the future, I will also buy a big house like this for my parents to enjoy."
"Wow! There are so many carriages. They are actually the same as the ones Mister usually uses! "
When Li Tai entered the West Courtyard, the first thing he saw was the twenty or so "luxurious caravans". He immediately threw the purpose of his visit to the back of his mind and eagerly jumped into a carriage to enjoy the view.
After Old Man Li pulled his carriage away, Li Zexuan also asked people to move the rest of the carriages to the West Courtyard. After all, it was not appropriate for them to be piled up in the front courtyard. Anyway, his West Courtyard was large, so there was nothing to be afraid of if there were twenty more carriages.
At this moment, Li Zexuan was sitting in a pavilion not far away to enjoy the cool air. When he saw this little fatty like a bandit entering a village, he could not help but be speechless. He quickly got up and walked over, not because of Li Tai, but because he saw Meng Wenhao.
"Mister!"
Meng Wenhao was also shocked by the number of "luxurious caravans". However, when he saw Li Zexuan walking over, he quickly regained his senses and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Mm, Wenhao, why are you here?"
Li Zexuan nodded and smiled gently. He was not surprised that Li Tai was here, but he was curious about Meng Wenhao's visit.
"Mister did not go to the Imperial College today, and I heard about the conflict between the students in front of the Strange Culture Center yesterday. I was a little worried about Mister's situation. However, my information is limited, so I could only come here to see for myself. I hope Mister can forgive me for disturbing you!"
Meng Wenhao bowed and cupped his hands in greeting.
Li Zexuan's heart warmed. It seemed that he was quite successful as a teacher. At this moment, he finally understood the feelings of those teachers in his previous life when they saw their students come to visit them. It was a kind of gratification and joy from the bottom of their hearts. It was indescribable and irreplaceable.
"Hehe, Wenhao, don't worry. I am fine!"
"Haha, I was wondering why you came here! So it was because of this. Your worry was a little unnecessary. Not only is Mister fine, he is now the Imperial College's Secretary! "
Li Tai jumped down from the carriage, patted Meng Wenhao's shoulder, and laughed.
Li Zexuan could clearly feel the ground tremble. It was not an exaggeration at all. He was speechless at this little fatty. He was only eleven or twelve years old, but he was already so fat. Wasn't he afraid that he would have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood fat in the future?
Li Zexuan remembered reading in a book in his previous life that Li Tai's waist and belly were big. However, when Li Er saw his son's chubby appearance, he was not worried that it would affect his figure if he was too fat. Instead, he felt that his son would be very tired when he went to the Imperial Court. His heart ached for his son, so he allowed him to go to the Imperial Court in a small sedan chair. This was unheard of.
Li Zexuan shook his head. He could not understand this strange father and son.
"It is good that Mister is fine. I did not have anything else at home, so I could only bring some eggs. I hope Mister does not mind."
Meng Wenhao handed over the eggs in his hand and looked at Li Zexuan expectantly.
Li Zexuan frowned. If it was in the past, it would have been fine. However, eggs were so expensive now, and Meng Wenhao's family was not well off. How could he accept these eggs? However, when he saw Meng Wenhao's expectant face, he was afraid that if he rejected, it would hurt this child's self-esteem. Li Zexuan was speechless for a moment. There was no one else who could be so conflicted about accepting gifts.
Sigh, forget it. At most, when this child goes back, he would ask the kitchen to pack some dried fruits and pastries for him as compensation.
"The gift is light, but the thought is heavy. How could I mind? However, the next time you come, you must not bring these things. I do not lack anything at home. You and Qingque, follow me to the pavilion! "
Li Zexuan signaled Xiao Xi to accept the eggs and said to Meng Wenhao and Li Tai.
"Thank you, Mister!"
Meng Wenhao heaved a sigh of relief and said gratefully.
It was unknown whether he was thanking Li Zexuan for the invitation or thanking Li Zexuan for accepting the eggs.
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