The Wen brothers went to pay their respects to Lord Li and Lord Li, but the entire courtyard was filled with visitors.
Each one of them was waiting to pay their respects and show their respect.
However, the manor's manservant came out and said, "My Lords, my apologies. Our Lord is in seclusion and cannot personally receive you."
What a pity!
A trace of disappointment flashed across everyone's faces. One of them asked, "What about Lord Li?"
The manservant continued, "Lord Li is currently … having a chat with General Su. My Lords, please return to your rooms and rest. A banquet has been prepared in the front hall. Lord Li will be present when the time comes."
Since the manservant had said so, it was not appropriate for them to wait any longer. Moreover, Lord Li was currently having a chat with General Su, so it was not appropriate for them to disturb him.
Based on status and identity, it was understandable for Lord Li to personally receive General Su. They could only blame themselves for being inferior to Su Ziluo in terms of knowledge and strategy.
Thus, they returned one by one.
Wen Che stood outside the courtyard and heard the manservant's words. He did not expect to be one step slower than Su Ziluo.
Wen Yu softly asked, "Brother, are we leaving too?"
"Didn't you hear? Lord Li is having a chat with General Su. "
"Then …"
"Let's go!"
Wen Che was about to leave when a manservant caught up to him. "General Wen, please wait."
Wen Che stopped and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Lord Li invites you in. Tea has already been prepared."
'Huh?' Hearing this, the Wen brothers looked at each other and followed the manservant into the courtyard. They went around the entrance hall and entered the house. Inside the house, there was a large purple carved wooden screen. Through the transparent gauze, two people could be vaguely seen sitting at the table. The house was filled with a faint fragrance, like the fragrance of tea or peony. It was elegant and refreshing to the nose. When they went around the screen, they saw the sixty year old Lord Li and Su Ziluo sitting on a soft cushion. In the middle of the room was a low table.
There was a pot of tea and a cup filled with tea.
It was as if it had been prepared for the Wen brothers.
The manservant retreated outside and closed the door.
Although Official Li was already sixty years old, his body was still strong and healthy. His graceful bearing was still the same, without the slightest sign of age. This person used to be an official in the court, and his conduct could be said to be astute. Almost everyone, including the late emperor and the emperor, respected him, but it was not because he was capable. How to be resourceful? Instead, it was because he was humble and resolute. Wrong.
Since he was wrong and right was right, he was fair in his rewards and punishments. He did not do anything that went against the rules. Therefore, the corrupt officials, treacherous officials, corrupt officials … all feared him. But when he finally retired from the court, he did not expect that many of the officials in the court were his students.
As the saying goes, when one is not in the court, one is placed in the court. It could be seen that Official Li was an outstanding person!
Seeing Wen Che and Wen Yu enter, Lord Li smiled, "General Wen, Lord Wen, come, please sit."
The Wen brothers cupped their hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Master Li."
"You're too kind. Right now, I'm just quietly cultivating in this villa. I've been clean for a long time, and I don't care about the matters of the court. So, there's no hierarchy today. It's just a tea party."
"Yes."
"Please have a seat."
Wen Che and Wen Yu sat cross-legged facing each other.
Su Ziluo, on the other hand, did not raise his gaze even half an inch. He only carefully tasted his tea, savoring the lingering fragrance in his mouth. Wen Che intentionally glanced at him. This person looked elegant and indifferent, harmless to man and beast, but he always gave off a feeling of being a thousand miles away. It was difficult to fathom his thoughts, and such a person was extremely frightening. Frightening to the extreme.
This person pushed him into the abyss, and he did not know what trick he used.
Lord Li said, "I've lived in this villa for many years, and it's been a long time since it's been this lively. Today is also the first time I've seen you come together. If I remember correctly, your two families have not interacted for a long time, right?"
Ah!
If it was someone else, they would absolutely not dare to say this, but Lord Li put it out in the open, causing both parties to feel somewhat embarrassed. Wen Che's expression sank, but he did not speak. Su Ziluo suddenly smiled and put down the teacup in his hand. He said, "Lord Li must be joking. My Su family and the Wen family have always been on good terms, but the two Wen brothers are usually too busy, dealing with the court's affairs.
You have to deal with all the matters in the mansion, big or small. There are many complicated matters, and a lot of backlog. Naturally, you don't have much time to spend with me, a crippled person. "
His tone was flat, and there was a trace of a sigh, as if he was truly regretful that the Wen brothers were too busy to meet with him. Hearing this, Wen Che naturally did not say anything, and politely replied, "Brother Su's words are too heavy. It's not that Ah Yu and I are busy, but you are used to cultivating in seclusion. You often shut yourself in the mansion, and we do not dare to disturb you.
Why did Brother Su say that I am a lowly person? "
"Oh? If that's the case, then I am the one who gauges the heart of a gentleman with the yardstick of a lowly person. I take back my words, and I hope Brother Wen will forgive me. "He gently raised his hands and bowed.
"I don't dare, I don't dare!" Wen Che immediately returned the courtesy.
Lord Li laughed. "Alright, there is no need for the two of you to be modest in front of me."
"Yes." The two of them replied in unison. "Even though the Wen and Su families have rarely interacted with each other in the past few years, their old friendship is still there. No matter how many grudges they have, it's only a matter of time before they disappear. After all, how long can a person live? "Look at me, hiding in this manor, listening to music, playing chess, or fishing by the river. What's the matter of the court? What's the grudges of the past? It's all empty!" Living a carefree life, that is true peace. "Lord Li's words sounded like he was exhorting the two families to reconcile.
However, it was also like a blazing fire, burning brightly between the Wen and Su families.
Su Ziluo and the Wen brothers naturally understood.
Each of them had their own thoughts.
It was just that at this moment, they did not put it out in the open.
Su Ziluo continued, "Lord Li is right, a peaceful heart is at peace."
"It is good that General Su understands."
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