"Mr. Mo, you worry too much!"
On Cloud Mountain, Li Zexuan heard Mo Huai's hesitant words. He turned around and said, "Actually, His Majesty already knew your identities the moment you entered Chang 'an City. However, His Majesty didn't do anything to you after such a long time. This means that His Majesty doesn't intend to exterminate the Mo Family. Naturally, he doesn't have any evil intentions!"
"But …"
Even so, Mo Huai couldn't help but worry.
Li Zexuan said bluntly, "His Majesty is the Saint of this generation. Moreover, the Tang Empire has been peaceful for many years. The Mo Family is no longer the Mo Family in its heyday. His Majesty won't punish the current followers of the School of Mo for what happened in the past! Moreover, His Majesty sent me a verbal order a few days ago regarding your matter! "
Mo Huai's expression changed. He asked, "Oh? Lord Jue, what did His Majesty say? "
Li Zexuan organized his words and said, "His Majesty's general meaning is that although he won't find trouble with you, your identities are sensitive. When you enter Yanhuang College, you have to hide your identities well and don't cause trouble. As long as you do these two things, you can live in peace!"
Mo Huai's eyes widened. He exclaimed, "Are you serious, Lord Jue?"
He couldn't be blamed for making a fuss. The imperial court had suppressed the Mo Family too harshly for thousands of years. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, although the emperors didn't openly pursue the followers of the School of Mo, as members of the Mo Family, they usually tried their best to avoid the imperial court.
Now that Li Er had sent such an imperial order, didn't it mean that they could live in peace with the ruler?
Li Zexuan nodded and said affirmatively, "It's absolutely true. I'm not lying!"
Li Gang smiled and said, "In that case, Brother Mo, come in with us!"
Mo Huai nodded, and the few of them walked to the entrance of the college.
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"Father! Brother Xiao Xuan's college is so beautiful! Changle wants to live in it! "
In the "conference room" in the middle of Yanhuang College's main building, Li Er brought his wife and children to sit on the sofa. Their ancient costume, coupled with the modern decoration in the room, looked very strange.
However, Old Li obviously didn't think so. Today, he brought his family here for a vacation. At this moment, when he heard Changle's laughter, Li Er couldn't help but laugh, "En ~! This academy is indeed well built. But if Changle lives here, what will Father and Mother do when they miss you? "
Changle blinked and thought for a while before replying, "Oh! Forget it. Changle can't bear to part with Father and Mother! "
"Haha ~!"
Changle was extremely adorable to begin with. When she said this, Li Er immediately laughed heartily. At this moment, he was no longer the ruler of a nation, but a gratified father.
Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Empress Zhangsun, Concubine Yang, Li Ke, and the others also burst into laughter. It looked like a happy and harmonious family. However, no one noticed the flash of disappointment in the corner of Chang Le's eyes …
"Your Majesty, Li Xiannan is here. Should I let him in?"
At this moment, a chamberlain walked in quietly from outside the door and bowed.
"En ~?"
Li Er was a little surprised. He didn't expect Li Zexuan to be willing to leave the house today after staying at home for more than a month. Thus, he said, "Let him in!"
Logically speaking, if Li Er had come to the college alone today, he definitely wouldn't have arranged guards at the entrance of the college. As an emperor who was about to go to war, Li Er had never been particular about ostentation. He also didn't like to have people clear the place in advance wherever he went. However, he had brought his family here today. In order to avoid being offended by outsiders, he had to make an exception.
"Your Majesty, there are five people who came with Lord Li. There is the former Grand Scholar Li Gang, the former Army Adjutant Yan Silu, an old man, and two young people. Your Majesty, should I let them in?"
The chamberlain asked cautiously.
Li Er thought for a moment and guessed the origins of the other three people. Thus, he ordered, "Let Li Zexuan, Li Gang, Yan Silu, and Mo Huai in. The other two wait outside the courtyard!"
"Yes ~!"
The chamberlain received the order and left. A trace of joy flashed in Chang Le's eyes, but it was quickly concealed. She came in front of Li Er and said half-jokingly, "Hehe ~! This college originally belonged to Brother Xiao Xuan. Now that he wants to enter the college, he needs to report. Father, are we considered as a dove occupying a magpie's nest ~? "
Among Li Er's many children, only Chang Le dared to speak to Li Er like this. It could be seen that this little girl was greatly favored by the emperor!
As expected, Li Er wasn't angry. Instead, he pretended to pinch his chin and think. After thinking about it, he also felt that Chang Le's words made some sense. He couldn't help but find it interesting and laughed.
"Haha ~! This way of saying it is interesting ~! We are occupying a magpie's nest. Who asked that kid to not return after building the nest for so long ~? He has harmed Official Yan's beloved son ~! "
As they chatted and laughed, Li Zexuan and the others had already walked in under the lead of the chamberlain.
"Official Li Zexuan (Official Li Gang, Official Yan Silu, Official Mo Huai) greets Your Majesty and the Empress ~!"
Li Gang and Yan Silu were both high-ranking officials of the imperial court during the era of martial virtue, so it was understandable that they called themselves officials at this moment. Other than his identity as the Mo family's son, Mo Huai was just a commoner. Of course, he wasn't qualified to call himself a minister, but he wouldn't call himself a commoner like in some television dramas. He could just say his name or call himself someone ~!
(Although the term commoner originally originated from Confucius's Analects of Confucius, "The virtue of a gentleman is the wind, and the virtue of a villain is the grass. The wind on the grass will bend. "However, it only started to be called by commoners when they met officials during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Besides, in order to avoid using Li Er's name in the Zhenguan Dynasty, there were very few titles such as commoner or commoner's daughter.)
"Mm ~! You may dispense with the formalities ~! Official Li, it's really been a long time. Is your health well ~? "
Li Er nodded, then looked at Li Gang and said with a pleasant expression.
During the era of martial virtue, although Li Gang had been the teacher of the hidden Crown Prince Li Gang, this didn't affect Li Er's respect for the old man's character and knowledge. After he ascended the throne, he also thought about reviving Li Gang, but the latter always used the excuse of being too old to refuse. Li Er could only stare at him helplessly.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. This old official's health has always been good. Although this cloud mountain is high, this old official walked up step by step just now and didn't feel tired ~!"
Li Gang cupped his hands and smiled.
He was already 81 years old this year, but he could still go out and walk around. It was really rare to see someone as healthy as him ~!
"Haha ~! That's good ~! Official Li's health is the blessing of the Tang Dynasty ~! I originally wanted you to go out and teach Chengqian, but now it seems that Li Zexuan has beaten me to it ~! "
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