Although Du Qi had left the King of Qin's Mansion, he did not return to the Du family immediately. He first went to the restaurant, then the Xinhua Bookstore and the tea shop. After visiting all three places, he returned to the Du family.
The weather today was exceptionally cold.
After walking around, Du Qi felt a little cold. However, when he returned to the Du family, it was almost noon. Liu Jian was busy preparing the ingredients for lunch.
While Du Qi was waiting for lunch, the Jeong Clan arranged for someone to call Du Qi over.
When Du Qi entered the room, his face was brimming with joy. The joy on her face was beyond words. She was even happier than when she received the title of a fifth-grade county magistrate.
When the Jeong Clan saw Du Qi, they quickly asked Du Qi to sit down and said, "Erlang, you have agreed to the marriage with the Prince of Zhao's family. After discussing it with Qin Wangfei, I have no objections. "
"The Prince of Zhao, Li Xiaogong, is an important official in the court. Moreover, the Prince of Zhao himself is one of the King of Qin's people. It is not a bad idea to have a marriage alliance with the Prince of Zhao's family. "
"I have actually met this little girl, Yanyun. She is eccentric and very smart."
The Jeong Clan smiled and said, "I have decided on this daughter-in-law. You two get engaged first. After you become an adult, you can marry Yanyun. "
Hearing the Jeong Clan's happy words, Du Qi tactfully did not interrupt.
This matter would be different if they talked about it.
When the time came, there would be no end to it.
After the Jeong Clan chattered for a long time, Du Qi said, "Mother, I have been running around all morning. I am a little tired. As for the matter of the marriage, I have no objection to it, mother will decide as she sees fit. I have to go back and prepare a draft. I have to go to the palace in the afternoon. "
"Go, go!"
The Jeong Clan did not stop her son when she heard that he had something to do.
In her heart, her son came first.
Du Qi let out a long sigh of relief. In the face of his mother's nagging, he had no choice but to listen to the Jeong Clan. Therefore, he simply found an excuse to leave.
Du Qi returned to his courtyard. Instead of writing, he took an afternoon nap. On such a cold day, a warm bed was the most comfortable place. After Du Qi woke up, he calmly changed his clothes and entered the palace.
This time, Du Qi brought the Tao Te Ching to the palace. Originally, Du Qi did not intend to send the Tao Te Ching to the palace immediately. But he thought that it was better to send it to the palace than to keep it.
After Du Qi entered the palace, he saw Li Yuan and handed over the latest content as usual.
After Li Yuan finished reading all of the contents and finished listening to Li Yuan's praises, Du Qi changed the topic, saying: "Your Majesty, this subject entered the palace today to present to Your Majesty another item. Speaking of which, it is also luck. This subject only got it yesterday. "
Li Yuan said with a smile: "You, Erlang, are an extremely rich person. If the item you present does not have a certain value, I will not accept it. "
Du Qi said: "Your Majesty, although this subject has some small money, it is all worldly possessions, not worth mentioning. The items offered by this subject cannot be measured by money. "
After Li Yuan heard it, he immediately became interested.
Cannot be measured by money.
Then, what is it?
Li Yuan's face showed an expectant look, saying: "What do you want to present? Hand it over."
"Bring it in!"
Du Qi ordered.
Following Du Qi's order, at the entrance of the main hall, a little eunuch entered with a brocade box. This was the Tao Te Ching bamboo slip in the brocade box before Du Qi entered the palace. After entering the palace, he temporarily handed it to the little eunuch.
After all, carrying the brocade box into the main hall, it was inevitably somewhat unsightly.
Du Qi took the brocade box from the little eunuch's hand, held it in both hands, and said: "Your Majesty, please read it!"
Li Yuan was very curious in his heart.
After Xiao Li brought it over, Li Yuan quickly opened it, and saw the Tao Te Ching bamboo slip in the box. It was just that the bamboo slip was covered with a fine silk cloth, the contents could not be seen.
Li Yuan pushed aside the silk cloth and took out the bamboo slip.
When Li Yuan saw the three words Tao Te Ching at the very front of the bamboo slip, he was not surprised, because a classic like the Tao Te Ching was actually everywhere.
It was just that when Li Yuan read to the end, saw the seal, as well as the final signature, a brilliant smile immediately appeared on his old face.
Li Yuan claimed that his ancestors came from Laozi. In fact, this was also what Li Yuan said himself, flaunting the Li family's identity. This matter, there was no evidence at all. It was also because they were the imperial family, since they said so, no one dared to oppose.
But with the Tao Te Ching, it was different.
Li Yuan had good eyesight, looking carefully at this bamboo slip, it was very obvious that the bamboo slip and the words carved on it were all somewhat old, at least several hundred years old. Therefore, this Tao Te Ching bamboo slip, whether it was an imitation made up by the ancients or an authentic work, from Li Yuan's side, this was the authentic work.
The Tao Te Ching on the ground Du Qi was tantamount to letting Li Yuan prove the Li family's origin.
In an instant, Li Yuan thought of the arrangements for all kinds of matters.
Li Yuan said: "Erlang, this Tao Te Ching, where did you find it?"
Du Qi replied: "Replying to Your Majesty, this section of the Tao Te Ching was bought together with the money from Xinhua Wen Xuan when he came to collect ancient books. Last night, he delivered it to me, so I delivered it to Your Majesty today. "
Li Yuan said: "Good, good, good child."
At this moment, Li Yuan's old heart was greatly comforted.
Li Yuan said: "Erlang, whatever reward you want, do not hesitate to say, we will allow it."
Du Qi sensed Li Yuan's joy, he said: "Your Majesty takes care of this subject everywhere, if not for Your Majesty's care, this subject would perhaps have become a pile of withered bones early on. Your Majesty's kindness toward this subject is as heavy as a mountain, this subject was lucky to obtain a volume of the Tao Te Ching, presenting it to Your Majesty, that is a matter of course, there is no need for any reward. "
Li Yuan said: "You, kid, are always like this."
All along, Du Qi did not claim credit, precisely because of this, Li Yuan appreciated Du Qi even more. He pondered for a moment, suddenly he already had a plan in his heart, he said: "Erlang, about the matter of the Tao Te Ching, you order your subordinates to seal their mouths, they are not allowed to talk about this matter anymore. As for your reward, you have no desire nor request, just leave it to us to arrange. "
Du Qi said: "Your Majesty, please set your heart at ease, before entering the Palace, this subject has already instructed Qian Zai to not talk about the matter of the Tao Te Ching, and also let him forget about this matter. Therefore, Your Majesty, please set your heart at ease. "
Li Yuan said: "That's good."
Du Qi did not stay any longer, he turned around and left.
Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li, letting Xiao Li summon Pei Ji, Xiao Yu, Chen Shuda, and Feng Deyi to discuss matters. After the four people entered and saluted, they each took a seat. Li Yuan said: "Regarding the candidate for Chang 'an County Magistrate, how did your discussion go?"
Feng Deyi took the initiative to say: "Your Majesty, right now, only the Eastern Palace has recommended a candidate, this person is called Cui Ye, from the Cui Clan of Qinghe. Originally, Cui Ye held a post in the Eastern Palace, this person is capable, and knows when to advance and retreat, he is actually a pretty good person. "
Li Yuan nodded, looking at Pei Ji and the others, he said: "You guys, do you have any other candidates?"
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