Li Cheng came to denounce him.
Gong Shilin was speechless.
In a persuasive tone, he said, "Li Cheng, this is not a child's play. It's not like we played house when we were young. It's not something that can be solved with just a word from you or me. I've already said that marriage is a big thing. It's always the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words."
Hmph!
Li Cheng raised his eyebrows and said with a strong aura, "In short, I will never let my sister marry someone like you."
"If you don't think I'm good, you can go to your sister and ask her to break off the engagement with your father. I will accept the result no matter what."
That was obviously impossible!
He knew his sister's personality very well!
Li Wenshu had always been obedient since she was young. No matter what her father said, she would do it! The engagement had been decided, and it was impossible for her sister to ask her father to break off the engagement.
Therefore, if Gong Shilin went to talk to Minister Gong himself, there would still be a chance.
But judging from that fellow's attitude, he was completely obedient!
Li Cheng raised the wooden stick at Gong Shilin. "Kid, don't talk nonsense! If you don't break off this engagement, I'll let you have a taste of stir-fried meat with bamboo shoots. "
"Don't mess around! This is not your Marquis Pingyang Estate. "
"I don't need a place or time to beat you up."
"Li Cheng, I don't mind you bothering me with trivial matters, but if you blow up this matter, it won't just be a matter between you and me. It'll be a matter between your Marquis Pingyang's Estate and my Distinguished Minister's Estate!"
This was not the first time Li Cheng came to make trouble.
In the past, he always liked to find trouble with Gong Shilin, no matter if it was a big or small matter, he would find trouble with him even if it was just a fart.
Fortunately, Gong Shilin had a good temper!
Li Cheng completely ignored what he had just said.
"Alright, I'll show you today." Li Cheng swung the wooden stick in his hand as soon as he finished speaking.
He swung it straight at Gong Shilin!
Fortunately, the manservant immediately stopped him. He stood in front of Gong Shilin and caught the wooden stick with both hands. "Crown Prince Cheng, if you hurt my young master, I'll fight you to the death."
"Get out of my way!" Li Cheng kicked him away!
The servant was sprawled on the ground.
Li Cheng said to Gong Shilin, "Gong Shilin, if you have the guts, then fight for me! Let me see if you have the ability. "
The wooden stick swung at Gong Shilin again!
He originally thought that the weak scholar was unable to lift his arms or carry a pole. Who would have thought that Gong Shilin would nimbly dodge to the side.
His steps were very steady.
He looked like someone who practiced martial arts!
"Li Cheng, you are simply incurable." Gong Shilin said.
"Humph!" Li Cheng continued to swing his rod.
The manservant on the ground also got up and once again stood between the two of them.
The three of them huddled together.
The entire backyard was in a state of chaos, and many pots and jars containing plants and flowers were knocked over.
Crackling sounds rang out!
At the same time, in front of the Gong Residence.
A carriage pulled up outside.
Two people alighted from the carriage.
The former was Gong Chi Gong Zuo Xiang!
The latter was a very steady looking man. He was dressed in an official's uniform. Although he was still considered young, he looked like a schemer. This person was Li Wenshi's eldest son, Li Qiao, a close official who was in charge of the safety of King Huyi and the imperial city.
The two of them came out of the palace together.
Along the way, their faces were solemn.
Li Qiao did not directly return to the mansion. Instead, he followed Gong Chi to his house. It was obvious that the two of them had something to discuss in private.
The manservant at the door bowed. "Master, Lord Li."
The two of them entered the mansion without looking sideways.
The manservant wanted to inform them that Crown Prince Cheng had come here to cause trouble, but it was too late.
He thought that if Master saw this, he would definitely make a big deal out of it!
Gong Chi and Li Qiao talked as they walked along the long corridor to the backyard.
Li Qiao's expression was solemn as he said, "The King's health is deteriorating day by day. A few days ago, he coughed up blood. He only recovered after resting for a long time. I have secretly asked the imperial physician, and the imperial physician said that the King's old illness is too serious. I am afraid that he will not recover."
Gong Chi asked, "Did he say how long he can last?"
"That is hard to say."
"It seems that the appointment of the Crown Prince has to be done as soon as possible."
"Last night, the King summoned me to the palace." Li Qiao mentioned this matter.
"What did he say?"
"It was the same question that the King asked you before. Is it the Third Prince? Or the Second Prince? "
Gong Chi asked, "Then what did you say?"
"I did not dare to say it too clearly. I could only tell him the good things about the two princes."
Gong Chi asked again, "What did the King say?"
"He did not speak again. He closed his eyes and went to sleep."
"So, the King still has not made up his mind."
Li Qiao said, "I do not think so!"
Huh?
Gong Chi glanced at him. "Why?" "Ever since the Great King fell ill, I've been by his side. Although the appointment of the Crown Prince has been mentioned many times, the King has always been hesitant. However, the King already has a candidate in his heart. He just wants to see our attitude. That is why he asked for your opinion and then changed his mind.
He asked me. "
When he said this, Gong Zuo seemed to understand something. He thought carefully and said, "You mean that the King has a candidate in his heart is the Second Prince? That is why he kept asking for our opinions. " Li Qiao said, "I think … that should be the case. The King knows very well that both our families are on the Third Prince's side. If the King really does appoint the Second Prince as the new King, then the status of both our families will be affected. Even if the Third Prince has concerns about the new Emperor, he will not secretly kill us.
But the Dukes around him might not. When the time comes, they will definitely cut the weeds and eliminate the roots! To eliminate future troubles! "
Cut the weeds and eliminate the roots! To eliminate future troubles!
These words were very serious.
Gong Chi fell into silence.
He knew the pros and cons of this matter like a mirror.
It was clear and crystal clear.
The two had just arrived at the backyard. Before they turned the corner, they heard the sound of a chase coming from the courtyard.
That sound was very familiar!
Li Qiao frowned.
He had a bad feeling about this.
When he got closer, he found out.
In the courtyard, there were three people fighting.
One was holding a stick, one was blocking, and the other was retreating.
Weren't they Li Cheng and Gong Shilin?
Li Cheng was chasing Gong Shilin with a stick, and the servant was blocking him in the middle.
Li Qiao was surprised. Although he heard that his brother and sister had returned to Gaoding as soon as he left the palace, how did Li Cheng come here in the blink of an eye? And he was chasing Gong Shilin all over the courtyard with a stick.
Although all the rich and famous young masters of Gaoding knew that the Second Prince of Marquis Pingyang and the Crown Prince of Minister Gong's family had always been on bad terms.
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