As the current Empress, the head of the harem and the motherly model of the world, there were all kinds of rare things in the palace. Although the perfume was good, it could only cause her mood to fluctuate for a moment.
However, as the Empress, it was not easy for her to leave the palace. She did not know if she could have such a long journey again in her lifetime.
She stared blankly at the young man in the hall. After so many years, he was no longer the naughty child he used to be.
"Your Highness, there's another bottle of perfume here. I'll give it to you."
Li Xuan saw her staring blankly at him and thought that the Empress was also interested in the perfume. He had originally planned to give both bottles to his mother, but he changed his mind at the moment.
When he was young, Her Majesty the Empress had treated him very well. Even though so much time had passed, Li Xuan still remembered his kindness.
The Empress's gaze was gentle as she accepted the perfume with a smile. Li Xuan walked down and opened the painting impatiently. He said, "Mother, this is the portrait that I drew for you. Do you like it?"
After he opened the portrait, the Empress also looked over. She was slightly taken aback when she saw the lifelike portrait. She couldn't help but exclaim, "This portrait … It's so realistic. I'm afraid that even the painters of the palace wouldn't be able to draw it."
When she saw the painting, even the Empress's face showed a hint of amazement. She then rolled her eyes at him and said, "Do you think I don't know how capable you are? This painting must have been drawn by someone else … No wonder you took a few portraits from me a few days ago. I should have thought of it."
Being mercilessly exposed by the Empress, Li Xuan could not help but blush slightly. He said, "I can't hide anything from you, Mother. I actually asked Li Yi to draw this portrait. I also asked him to make the perfume."
"Oh, Li Yi? Is he the miraculous person who cured my depression?" The Empress asked in surprise.
She was vaguely familiar with this name. After thinking for a while, she immediately thought of who it was.
After all, she was deeply troubled by her depression. She still had a deep impression of the miraculous person who cured her.
"That's him." Li Xuan nodded and said.
"Illness of stagnation, a miraculous person? What's going on? "The Empress asked with a hint of confusion on her face.
Ning Wang, who had been by wang fei's side all this time, finally smiled and spoke: "A few days ago, wang fei was ill with a strange illness. Even the imperial doctors sent by the palace were helpless. Fortunately, an extraordinary person offered a good prescription and wang fei's illness was cured."
"There's such a thing?" Hearing this, the Empress stood up and said, "This person should be heavily rewarded!"
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I've already rewarded him heavily," Prince Ning said with a smile.
The prince's residence only wanted 50% of the profits from the Ruyi dew and liquor business. Just for the sake of this matter, it could be said that he had gained a great advantage.
"Not only does he know medicine, but he also has such painting skills. He can be considered an extraordinary person." The Empress looked at the portrait and said, "With just a few portraits, he can draw such charm. He is more than qualified to be a court painter."
"If Your Highness likes it, I can ask him to paint one for Your Highness. As for becoming a court painter … it's not necessary." Li Xuan was really worried that the Empress would make Li Yi into the palace as a royal painter. If that was the case, his life would undoubtedly be less interesting. He hurriedly said this and quickly ran out.
The Empress had wanted to stop him, but her eyes glanced and saw the perfume and portrait in Ning Wang Fei's hands. She just raised her hand and put it back down.
"All right, you don't have to accompany me. Tonight is sister's birthday. You two probably have to show your faces outside."
After a while, Ning Wang and Ning Wang Fei sent the Empress to the inner hall.
… …
Tonight, the prince's residence was very lively. Li Yi finally found a secluded garden. He held a plate of pastries in one hand and a pot of fruit wine in the other as he walked towards a pavilion in the depths of the garden.
Choosing to come here tonight was not a correct decision.
Other than Li Xuan, the only other person he knew was that Professor Feng. If he went out now, he would probably be scolded by that person who liked to lecture others.
It was quieter here. Li Yi sat down in the pavilion and ate the pastries and drank the fruit wine. He could faintly hear someone singing. The voice was very pleasant to listen to.
In this era, it seemed that any banquet would have dance music to add to the fun. Li Yi had just seen a group of people gathered there. Before he could go over to join in the fun, he had encountered Professor Feng. After being called "brat" twice, he didn't have any thoughts of going over.
When he came over just now, the banquet outside had just started. He wasn't in the mood to face a table of strangers. He ate something to fill his stomach and then said goodbye to Li Xuan before going back to sleep.
He had eaten too many pastries and was extremely greasy. The fruit wine tasted good and he drank a mouthful to relieve the greasiness. Not long after he put down the wine pot, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him.
The person who was walking towards the pavilion didn't seem to realize that there was someone in such a secluded corner. The old figure behind the man said in a low voice, "Milord, should we chase him away?"
The old man didn't lower his voice. Li Yi, who was sitting in the pavilion, frowned.
Who was this old man? He was so overbearing. Did he think the prince's residence was his home?
Li Yi hadn't seen Prince Ning before, but he had seen his portrait. The man was slightly older than Prince Ning. Obviously, he wasn't the owner of the prince's residence.
However, those who appeared in the prince's residence tonight were almost all people of status. The person who came might be a high-ranking official. He was just a small county officer and probably couldn't afford to offend him. He prepared to stand up and leave.
Unfortunately, there was still half a plate of pastries left. When he went back, he would probably have to personally make it himself. Should he eat egg fried rice or noodles? This was a dilemma.
It was also at this time that the man waved his hand and said, "No need."
He walked up to the pavilion and sat down on the other side. He only glanced lightly at Li Yi and didn't speak. He seemed to have something on his mind as he stared at the lights outside the shadows of the trees in a daze.
Occasionally, the loud voices of young people could be heard from there. Most of them were talking about state affairs. It was faintly discernible. These were the new scholars of Qing An Fu. They only had to wait for the court to appoint them before they could truly step onto the official path. Perhaps after a few years, some of them would also become important officials in the court.
As the man was thinking about these things, he suddenly felt something. He turned his head and saw the young man hand over the plate of pastries.
"Want a piece?" Li Yi looked at him and raised his eyebrows.
Towards this high-ranking official who wasn't overbearing, Li Yi had some good feelings.
Seeing the young man in front of him pick up a piece of pastry and throw it into his mouth, the middle-aged man was startled for a moment. Then he smiled and reached out his hand.
"This pastry tastes good, but if you eat too much, you'll get sick of it. It's best to go outside and steal … bring me a jug of wine." This high-ranking official seemed to be very approachable. Li Yi kindly reminded him.
The middle-aged man only ate a piece of pastry, but he seemed to be interested in the young man in front of him. Seeing that he was dressed like a scholar, he asked, "Are you this year's new scholar?"
"I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed. I've been studying for a few years and I'm only an elementary scholar." Li Yi said lightly, but his face didn't show the slightest hint of shame.
Hearing this, the man was a little confused.
It was strange for an elementary scholar to appear on such an occasion, but he didn't mind. Out of habit, he said a few words of encouragement, "You're still young, there's no need to be ashamed. If you study hard, you may be able to graduate and serve the country. The world's scholars are the foundation of a country. Even if you can't become a scholar, you can still become a Juren and have the qualifications to be an official. "
"The scholars are the foundation of a country?" Li Yi didn't mind that the high-ranking official was lecturing him like Professor Feng. He casually asked, "Shouldn't the foundation of a country be its people? Didn't your teacher teach you that when you were young? "
After he said that, he realized that although this world's trajectory was similar to China's, there were often huge differences in the details. This famous saying in his previous world might not be used in this world.
"What do you mean?" The man frowned and looked at him.
"The people are the water, the king is the boat. Water can carry the boat, it can also …" Li Yi said half a sentence and stopped.
The man was listening curiously, but when he saw Li Yi suddenly stop, he raised his head and asked, "Can also what?"
"Water can carry the boat, it can also … cook porridge …" Li Yi's stomach growled. He said awkwardly, "Do you have porridge? I'm hungry …"
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