"Hmph! Zhao Song is in trouble because of you, and you still have the time to show off here! "
In the front hall of Qin Mansion, everyone was discussing the magical functions of Tai Chi. Suddenly, a loud voice came from outside the door. Then, Li Er stepped into the main hall in his regular clothes.
Everyone in the room was shocked. They quickly got up and bowed. "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Li Er waved his hand and said, "I'm here today to congratulate Shu Bao on his recovery. There's no need for formalities!"
Qin Qiong heard this and said gratefully, "Your Majesty, thank you for your concern!"
Li Er stepped forward and helped Qin Qiong up. He smiled and said, "Shu Bao is the pillar of the country. Shouldn't I be concerned about him?"
Qin Qiong's lips moved slightly and he said in a trembling voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Er smiled. Then, he did not greet the other officials in the room. He looked directly at Li Zexuan and paused before saying, "Zhao Song tried to force a breakthrough last night. He used the method of compressing his vital energy that you mentioned last time. As a result, 30% of his meridians were damaged. If it were not for the help of the two imperial consecrators at the last moment, he would not have survived! Even so, his strength has fallen from Guru Peak to Guru Early-stage! "
Li Zexuan's jaw dropped in shock. He never thought that Zhao Song, that lunatic, would dare to do something like this, and play it so big. It was as if he wanted to go to the heavens! He wiped the sweat from his forehead (he did not know if it was cold or hot) and said,
"Your Majesty, this … Why is Steward Zhao in such a hurry to break through?"
Logically speaking, the Tang Empire was at peace now. Although the Turks in the north were eyeing them covetously, these national affairs should not be rushed by a eunuch, right? So, what reason did Zhao Song have to be in such a hurry to break through?
Putting aside the self-blame in his heart, Li Zexuan was very curious about the reason why Zhao Song was in such a hurry to break through.
Li Er was obviously speechless about this. He looked away and was silent for a long time, as if he was considering his words. Then, he said unhappily,
"From what I've heard, he must have noticed that Dugu Xin had broken through to the Grandmaster Realm at such a young age. Including you, there are now two Grandmasters in the younger generation. He felt the pressure and felt that if he didn't take the risk now, he wouldn't have a chance when he was old. That's why he took the risk last night. In the end … in the end, if it weren't for the presence of the two imperial consecrators, he would have lost his life!"
Li Zexuan broke out in a cold sweat as he thought about the entire situation. If Zhao Song had really lost his life because he had compressed his vital energy to practice martial arts, then even if he was not punished by Li Er, Li Zexuan would not be able to rest easy.
He thought for a moment, then stepped forward and bowed. "This is all my fault. I misspoke in the imperial court that day and misled Head Steward Zhao. I even caused him to almost lose his life. Your Majesty, please punish me!"
This apology contained 30% of Li Zexuan's guilt and 70% of his retreating in order to advance. This was because when Li Er had just entered, his tone was obviously unfriendly. Old Li had come with a temper today!
Seeing this, Qin Qiong stepped forward and bowed. "Your Majesty, this matter can't be blamed on Xiao Xuan. When Eunuch Zhao used the method of compressing his vital energy to break through to the next realm, he must have known the danger, but he still did it. This can't be blamed on Xiao Xuan!"
Cheng Yaojin then echoed in a rough voice, "Your Majesty, this really can't be blamed on Xiao Xuan! That day, there were so many ministers and generals in the imperial court. Eunuch Zhao was not the only one who knew the method of compressing his vital energy. In the end, nothing happened to the others except for Eunuch Zhao. Can this be blamed on Xiao Xuan? "
It was rare for Li Jing to speak. He said, "Your Majesty, Shu Bao and Zhijie are right. Eunuch Zhao is over 40 years old. He is not a three-year-old child. There is no reason to blame others for his own decision. I think Eunuch Zhao himself has never blamed Xiao Xuan!"
Seeing that everyone in the room was speaking up for Li Zexuan, Li Er's face was calm. No one could tell whether he was happy or angry. He paused and said, "I haven't convicted this boy yet. Why are you all so anxious?"
Then he turned to Li Zexuan and said, "Although Zhao Song's matter can't be blamed on you, it was more or less caused by you. However, today Shu Bao recovered from his injury and broke through to the next realm because of you. You can be considered to have brought back another tiger general for the Tang Empire. This is something that can't be exchanged for anything. At least your merit outweighs your fault. I bestow upon your wife the title of Rank Six Noble Lady as your reward this time.
Do you have any complaints? "Li Zexuan said happily," Thank you, Your Majesty. I have no complaints! "
The more time he spent with Han Yuxi, the more Li Zexuan knew about the inferiority complex in Han Yuxi's bones. He was now a higher and higher official, but the pressure on Han Yuxi was getting greater and greater. Sometimes, he was also very troubled. He only wanted to live a simple and happy life without any external interference. However, in Han Yuxi's heart, she still could not get rid of the secular concept of a well-matched family.
Perhaps she agreed to marry him because she was moved by his persistent pursuit. However, ever since she married into the Li family, she didn't have a moment of rest. She learned this and that every day, and even learned poetry. Li Zexuan once told her that she didn't need it. However, she said that she wanted to improve and she wanted to be worthy of him.
Humble love, humble self. Many people felt that this kind of humble love was not worth cherishing, but Li Zexuan did not think so.
In love, if someone loved more, naturally, there would be someone who loved less. It couldn't be equal. People who loved more would give more, and naturally, they would be hurt more. This wasn't because she was cheap. It was because she loved him and didn't want to lose him!
After understanding this, Li Zexuan wouldn't not cherish this relationship. He would only feel that this woman really made people feel sorry for her!
And the sixth-rank title that Li Er gave to Han Yuxi today could be said to be timely rain. In this era, the title of a noble was very rare. If a sixth-rank noble was placed in a place, even the county magistrate would have to greet them with the courtesy of an official.
Li Er nodded. Qin Qiong and the others quickly cupped their fists and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Er laughed and said, "That's enough! Let's not talk about this anymore. Today, Shu Bao's body has recovered. I am really happy in my heart! Zhijie, Pharmacist, Jinda, Jing De, since you guys are here, don't leave. Today, we are here to celebrate with wine. We won't go back until we are drunk! "
Speaking of drinking, Cheng Yaojin suddenly became excited. He didn't care about the etiquette of a monarch and minister. He patted his arm and laughed loudly, "Okay! We originally planned to eat wine at second brother's place at noon. It's good that Your Majesty is here! Speaking of which, we brothers haven't eaten at the same table with Your Majesty for a year, right? Haha! Yes, yes, yes. Today, Xiaoxuan is here. This kid's culinary skills are excellent. He can cook a few dishes for us to eat with wine. Wouldn't that be wonderful? "
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