A long time ago, Li Yi had been planning a long journey.
Since the early years of Jinghe, for a long period of time, their family of four had been focused on survival. At that time, he had introduced candied hawthorns, strong liquor, and Ruyi Dew only because he wanted his family to have enough to eat, live in a big house, and not have to worry about their livelihood.
Later, when he came to the capital, whether it was to promote various reforms in the Jing Kingdom or to help MIngzhu build momentum, they were all half-heartedly welcomed. In fact, it had nothing to do with him.
Not long ago, he helped Yangliuqing to rebel. Although there was a small, almost negligible, subjective factor in it, it was not closely related to him.
Li Yi felt that he was not even as good as Fang.
In the summer of the early years of Jing He, Fang once told him that his dream was to have a beautiful wife and a big house.
A long time ago, his dream came true.
Although his wife was not beautiful enough, and his concubines were not beautiful enough, the house was big enough, and he had achieved his life goal.
What about himself?
Thinking about it carefully, Li Yi did not know what his dream was from the beginning to the end.
He did not know before, and he did not know now.
In terms of status and power, he had already reached the peak of what an ordinary person could achieve. If he wanted to take another step forward, he would have to rebel and become the Emperor. It was impossible for him to become the Emperor of the Jing Kingdom. It was even more impossible for him to become the Emperor of the Wu Kingdom, the Qi Kingdom, and the Zhao Kingdom … He really had no interest in becoming the Emperor. Having reached this step, he did not want to go any further.
In terms of family, his wife and concubines were beautiful. Some were gentle like water, and some were passionate like fire. The family was harmonious, and the husband and wife were harmonious. Except that sometimes his waist was weak, he had no other shortcomings.
In terms of personal strength …
He still had his goal. He did not want to dominate the martial arts world, and he did not expect to surpass Ruyi in his lifetime. He only wanted to become a guru before Ruyi and MIngzhu, and teach them how to be a qualified sister-in-law and a qualified … princess.
It was a pity that this was his only dream, and it was hopeless.
Ruyi and MIngzhu's breakthrough depended on luck, but he depended on fate.
Therefore, he could only pursue other things.
For example, when they were free, they could walk out of Wishful Will City, out of the Jing Nation, and go to other places on this continent to have a look. That way, his trip here would not be in vain …
…
Jingping third year.
Wuren seventh year.
Zhengyuan 27th year.
July.
Li Xuan walked out of his room and scratched his messy hair. Last night, he had pulled an all-nighter to correct a few parameters. He then sent someone to the Academy of Engineering for further adjustments.
Li Yi did not send him a Red Barbarian Cannon, but he did send him a blueprint. After some modifications by the Academy of Science, the range and accuracy of the cannon had been improved slightly.
Even after a sleepless night, he still looked full of energy. He laid down on the rocking chair outside and took out a letter from his bosom. He muttered, "I can't believe he ran so fast. I wanted to go out incognito again …"
He received this letter two months ago. At that time, Li Yi and his family had left to travel. He had not received any letters in the past few months.
He did not say where they went, nor did he say when they would be back …
He took the letter back, feeling empty in his heart.
He sighed and murmured, "When will these days come to an end …"
A figure ran from afar. When he ran to Li Xuan, he stopped and said respectfully, "Brother!"
Li Xuan looked at him and asked, "Going to the Women's Academy again?"
Li Han said sternly, "Royal Sister asked me to train those mathematics teachers …"
Li Xuan waved his hand and said, "Don't use this reason every time. I know you are looking for the girl called Duan Wu. I have said many times that a gentleman wants a fair lady. It's nothing …"
Li Han's face turned red. At 16 years old, he was only half a head shorter than Li Xuan. A few years ago, he was a fatty who was extremely afraid of mathematics. Now, he had become a handsome young man.
Li Xuan changed the topic. He looked at him and suddenly asked, "Little Han, you are already 16 years old this year, right?"
Li Han nodded. Li Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Sixteen isn't young anymore. According to the marriage laws of the Jing Kingdom, it's a suitable age for marriage. Your mother has already mentioned it to me many times. It's time to arrange a marriage for you and wait two years before you get married …"
"I think that Lady Duan Wu looks very delicate and pretty, and her family background is also clean. Her family background isn't that much different now …"
A hint of joy appeared on Li Han's face. He forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart.
Li Xuan shook his head at this time and said, "But, Duan Wu is Li Yi's cousin and Li Yi is your teacher. In between, there is a difference in seniority … This is not right, not right. I think you should choose a girl from the Wang family or the Yang family to be your princess …"
Li Han was stunned for a moment and his face began to turn pale.
Li Xuan stood up from the rocking chair and said, "However, if you really like that girl Duan Wu, it's fine. I can help you. But before that, you have to promise me something first …"
On this side, Li Xuan and Li Han seemed to have entered into some kind of secret discussion. On the other side of the lake, the girl holding the sword knocked away the wooden sword in the hands of another girl. She nodded and said, "It's better than a few days ago. Again!"
The girl picked up the wooden sword and rushed over again. The clothes of the two figures fluttered in the wind. Their postures were beautiful and pleasing to the eye …
On the side of the lake, two women looked over. On the left, a woman wearing a phoenix coronet withdrew her gaze from the two girls and looked at the other person next to her and said, "In the blink of an eye, Shouning has grown so big. If I remember correctly, after this year, she will be 18 right?"
The woman on the right who looked younger nodded and said, "Sister remembers correctly. This year, Bing Ning is already 18 years old."
"Time makes people grow old. Now, even Bing Ning has grown up. It seems that we are really old …" The woman who was already the Empress Dowager sighed and said, "It's time to find a good husband for her. I'll ask Xuan to pay more attention to see if there are any young talents in the capital city who are worthy of her …"
Concubine Yan shook her head and looked at the girl on the lawn and said, "Your Majesty is busy every day. Don't worry too much. Bing Ning, it's not time yet …"
…
The third year of Jingping in the Jing Kingdom was the seventh year of Wuren in the Wu Kingdom and the 27th year of Zhengyuan in the Qi Kingdom.
This year, for the Jing Kingdom, was a year of recuperation and continued growth. In the past few years, the people's taxes had been reduced again and again, but the national treasury was increasingly full. The agriculture and commerce went hand in hand, and the country's military strength was even more powerful. It seemed to be suppressing the Qi Kingdom and becoming the leader of all countries.
Compared with the Jing Kingdom, the situation in the Wu Kingdom had changed dramatically.
At the beginning of the seventh year of Wuren, Eldest Princess Duan Rong made a strong comeback and seized six provinces, including Cangzhou, Nanzhou, and Linzhou. Later, several provinces surrendered voluntarily. In the past six months, they had been recuperating and developing steadily. In a short time, they had taken over 17 provinces, which was almost half of the provinces controlled by the imperial court of the Wu Kingdom.
In the eighth month of the seventh year of Wuren, when Princess Duan Rong had taken over 20 provinces, the imperial court finally realized that Princess Duan Rong and the others had the strength to overthrow them.
On the thirteenth of the eighth month, the Wu Emperor issued another decree. He would personally lead an army of 200,000 to suppress the rebels.
On the fourteenth of the eighth month, the Wu Emperor was assassinated in the palace. Several ministers rebelled. Fortunately, the other guards fought each other to the death. Although they killed the assassins, the Wu Emperor was also seriously injured.
On the fifteenth of the eighth month, during the morning court session, a eunuch sent word that the Wu Emperor's personal expedition was canceled …
In the twenty-seventh year of the Zhengyuan era, this year, the Qi Kingdom was not as peaceful as the Jing Kingdom. There was no turmoil like in the Wu Kingdom, and the Emperor did not go on two consecutive personal expeditions …
The Emperor of the Qi Kingdom's health was deteriorating, but he was still far from death.
The two princes were still fighting for the throne with all their might.
The ministers in the imperial court were divided into two factions, neither giving way. The dispute was almost white-hot.
In the autumn of the twenty-seventh year of the Zhengyuan era in the Qi Kingdom, Lin Yong strode into a small courtyard. Before he arrived, his voice reached the courtyard.
"Miss, they'll be here soon!"
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