"Why are you still here?" County Magistrate Wei looked at the people at the door and asked with a frown.
Hearing County Magistrate Wei's words, these representatives of the gentry cursed in their hearts. If you didn't invite us here, who would be willing to come here and pretend to be a coward?
Of course, they couldn't show these thoughts. They were eager to get involved in the affairs of County Magistrate Wei and County Magistrate Wang, so they immediately cupped their hands and left.
"Ah, it hurts, it hurts, let go …"
The young noble's body was twisted into a strange angle, and his wrist was pinched by another young man. He walked from the front, howling miserably.
"Dad, dad, save me!" Seeing County Magistrate Wei standing at the door of a room, the young noble's howl became louder.
Seeing his son being restrained, County Magistrate Wei's face changed. When he was about to speak, County Magistrate Wang pulled his sleeve and secretly made a gesture.
County Magistrate Wei's body shook, and his face was a little pale. He hurriedly walked over and said, "Is it Lord Li? My son has offended you. I didn't discipline him well. I apologize to Lord Li on his behalf! "
Li Yi let go of the young man's wrist, cupped his hands and said to County Magistrate Wei, "Lord Wei, it's an honor to meet you."
County Magistrate Wei gave a hollow laugh. When he turned to look at the young noble, his face suddenly darkened, and he said angrily, "Unfilial son, apologize to Lord Li!"
The young noble was still a little confused at this time. Just now, he wanted to pat Li Yi's shoulder, but his wrist was grabbed by him. It was very painful to struggle a little, and he was dragged here awkwardly. Now his father's enigmatic respectful attitude was like a blow to his head. He trembled and said, "Lord, Lord Li, I'm sorry!"
Another pursuer of Zeng Zuimo. Li Yi had been used to it these days.
Then he looked at County Magistrate Wang who was beaming with joy. It seemed that he and Registrar Zheng should have settled the matter. In this way, Li Yi had nothing to say to them and County Magistrate Wei. He put away the card. The waiter had already brought what he wanted and threw him a piece of silver. Under the surprised and puzzled eyes of several people, he slowly walked out of Drunken Fragrance Restaurant with his hands clasped behind his back.
"This Lord Li is really …" County Magistrate Wei thought for a long time as he watched him leave with a paper bag in one hand and a live fish in the other, but he couldn't think of a word to describe him.
He had never thought that such a person was actually a superior of the Secret Intelligence Office. Fortunately, the other party didn't seem to want to kill him. County Magistrate Wei let out a sigh of relief in his heart. At this point, the development of the matter had completely gone out of his control. It was not good to be caught between two big shots, so it was better to let this matter rot in his heart forever …
When he turned his head to look at County Magistrate Wang and Registrar Zheng, the smile on his face brightened again …
It was late at night, and Miss.Liu was sitting in the courtyard. On the stone table, there were a few dishes that she had casually mentioned before she left in the morning. At that time, she really just said it casually. In fact, after leaving home, even she herself had forgotten about it.
However, these dishes were now placed on the stone table, still slightly steaming. She glanced at the candlelight in the room and picked up the chopsticks.
"Husband, rest early. It won't be too late to continue writing tomorrow morning." Li Yi was writing at a rapid speed by the table. Ruyi walked over from the bedside and gently massaged his shoulders.
"There's no hurry. If you're tired, go to sleep first. I have other things to do tomorrow morning." Ruyi didn't answer, but she didn't move her body either. She just stood behind him, and the strength of her hands gradually became gentler.
She lowered her head and quietly looked at what he was writing on the paper. It was rare to see someone as lazy as him doing something so seriously. These days, she could clearly feel that he was a little different from before. Although she didn't understand what he was doing, nor did she know how she could help him, at least for now, she could do something for him.
Bang!
The oil lamp exploded, and Li Yi just happened to end a new chapter.
He stretched his arms and was slightly stunned by the softness in his palms. When he turned his head, he saw Ruyi standing there, blinking at him.
"Ah, wife, why aren't you asleep yet?" He asked in surprise. "What time is it now?"
"It's just past midnight." Ruyi looked at him and asked, "Husband, do you still want to continue writing?"
"No, no …" Li Yi waved his hand and carried her by the waist. He walked to the bedside and said, "It's getting late. It's time to sleep!"
She only struggled symbolically for a few moments before completely giving up. Even the side of her neck was covered with a layer of pink.
(Omitted here.)
Time passed quietly. Only when they thought back would they feel that time had passed quickly. They couldn't even remember what had happened in the past few days.
But for the women in the capital, this wasn't the case.
They could clearly remember the specific day of a certain month, and what kind of perfume the perfume shop had released. Every season, there would be a different perfume. The originally dull days suddenly became incomparably exciting.
"It's been another month. Does that guy not intend to come back?" Li Xuan's complexion looked somewhat haggard. He rubbed the space between his brows and pushed away the pile of blueprints on the table. He carefully supported the Crown Princess, who had fallen asleep on his shoulder. He carried her horizontally on the brocade couch, tucked the corners of the blanket, and sat back at the table.
The perfume business had been going smoothly. Even he himself didn't know how much money the Crown Prince's residence had. Other things made him somewhat vexed.
The recent research had all reached a bottleneck, and there had been no progress for many days.
Uncle Huang had fallen ill half a month ago, and his health had been deteriorating. He hadn't attended court for half a month. If not for the Left and Right Prime Ministers handling the political affairs, the entire court would have long been in chaos.
Under this chaos, there were more and more calls for the appointment of a successor. The King of Shu could be said to be riding on the crest of success these days. He had close contact with countless high-ranking officials in the court. He would probably wake up laughing even in his dreams.
Uncle Huang's illness was one thing, but so was the King of Shu. Other than the Crown Prince's residence, he actually didn't have much of a good impression of the entire capital.
In the past, when he encountered difficulties, there were still people who could help him. But now, that person who could help him was having a good time in Qing 'an Prefecture. If it wasn't for the fact that he couldn't let go of the matters in the capital, how could he not want to live such a happy life?
Looking at the sky, a trace of tiredness appeared on Li Xuan's face. It was getting late. He should rest early. He still had to go to the palace early in the morning.
Thinking of this, he walked to the bedside, lay down beside the Crown Princess, and slept in his clothes.
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"Haha, Sir won't come back!" Prince Jin said proudly as he pinched Yong Ning's little face, leaving a red mark on her delicate little face.
The little girl looked up at him. There was no change in her expression, as if she wasn't the one being bullied.
A few palace maids and eunuchs stood in the distance, looking at Princess Yong Ning with a sorrowful expression. However, Prince Jin's guards were staring at them, so they didn't dare to act rashly.
A young figure appeared in the distance. After seeing this scene, Li Xuan walked over with a frown and said, "Li Han, you bullied Yong Ning again!"
When he saw Li Xuan walking over, Li Han stuck out his tongue and disappeared like a wisp of smoke.
Although Li Xuan wasn't his biological brother, Li Han had heard that he could make people fly like a kite. Shouning had seen it with her own eyes. Li Han was worried that he would also be used as a kite. Because he was afraid of heights, he usually avoided this cousin of his.
Li Xuan looked coldly at Prince Jin's guards and said, "You guys, if you help Prince Jin to bully Princess Yong Ning again, don't blame me for breaking your legs!"
The guards repeatedly nodded in agreement. His Highness Prince Jin was still a child, but Prince Li Xuan wasn't. If he dared to break their legs, he would really do it. In the future, they had to stay far away from him. However, Prince Jin's actions weren't something that the people around Princess Yong Ning dared to stop!
Li Xuan only saw it. They were all children. Besides, he also did the same thing at that time. It was just that the other princes were beaten, and the one who beat them was MIngzhu.
He looked at Princess Yong Ning, who was in a daze, and walked straight to a palace.
Before he entered the palace, he saw two figures coming out of the hall.
"Li Xuan greets Prime Minister Shen and Prime Minister Qin."
The two people who came out of the hall were the two prime ministers of the current dynasty. They were both veterans of several dynasties. Not to mention Li Xuan, even the princes had to greet them as juniors.
The two old men also nodded slightly to him. The old man, who was called Prime Minister Shen by Li Xuan, looked at him deeply when he passed by, but Li Xuan, who was worried, didn't notice it.
A eunuch had already gone in to report. He stood outside the hall for a long time before the eunuch came out and asked him to come in.
Emperor Jing was lying on the brocade couch. His face was slightly pale, and there was a thick twilight on his face. When he saw Li Xuan coming in, he squeezed a smile on his face and said, "Xuan 'er is here. Come to Uncle Huang."
"Uncle Huang, are you feeling better?" Li Xuan walked over quickly and looked at the man who had been indomitable in his heart since he was young. He couldn't help but choke with sobs when he saw him so weak.
Emperor Jing patted the back of his hand and said with a smile, "Haha, don't worry. Uncle Huang still has some days to live. I won't go after the late emperor so soon."
"Uncle Huang carries the fate of the entire Jing Kingdom. With the blessing of the heavens, you will definitely be safe." Li Xuan's palm tightened slightly as he said in a low voice.
When he was a child, he stayed in the palace for a few years. Whether it was the Emperor or the Empress, they all took care of him. Other than his parents, he also had deep feelings for them.
Emperor Jing didn't continue the topic just now. He looked at him and said, "You don't look very well. Is there anything bothering you these days?"
"Nothing. Maybe I've been too tired recently." Li Xuan shook his head and said.
Emperor Jing was silent for a while and said, "Originally, you should be living a carefree and happy life in Qing An Fu. It was I who made you stay in Jingdou and do these things that you didn't want to do. Do you resent me because of this?"
Li Xuan was startled. He immediately shook his head and said, "Uncle Huang naturally has his reasons for doing this. I have never thought of it this way."
Emperor Jing's face showed a gratified expression. He said, "Because of what happened to me, the Empress has not had a good time these days. Other than MIngzhu, among these children, you are the closest to her. If there is nothing important, go spend more time with her."
"Little Xuan understands," Li Xuan said with a nod.
"Your Majesty, it's time to take your medicine."
A ghostly figure suddenly appeared in the hall, and then Chang De's hoarse voice was heard.
Not long after, Li Xuan walked out of the hall. He stood at the door and let out a long sigh.
The omnipotent giant in his impression seemed to have really fallen. He hoped that the pills made by the Taoist priests would be useful. He heard that after taking their pills, one could live forever. There should be no problem in treating Uncle Huang's illness …
Thinking of what the Emperor had just said, he walked out of the palace and turned in a direction. That was the Empress's palace.
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With the two Prime Ministers and countless courtiers, even the Emperor was gone in a short time. Even Jingdou was operating steadily and orderly, let alone Qing An Fu.
In the past month, Old Sun had been even busier. Not only did he have to deal with the matters of the theater, but he also had to prepare for the trip to Jingdou.
Although he had gone to Jingdou, the theater in Qing An Fu had to continue operating. Before he left, he had to choose suitable people to take over here. Although he had consciously trained some talents, they were still a long way from being able to take charge.
Fortunately, other than that, he didn't have to worry about other miscellaneous matters.
Advisor Chen's attitude toward him couldn't be better. As long as it was related to the theater, he would give him the green light. The theater had already integrated more than eighty percent of the wandering performers in Qing 'an Prefecture, and the team was constantly expanding. Every day, Old Man Sun felt that he was one step closer to his dream.
Just a while ago, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" had officially ended. Another story called "The Return of the Condor Heroes" had seamlessly connected with it. Not only had its popularity not decreased, but it had also ushered in a new wave of popularity.
And "Journey to the West", which was still continuing, had always maintained a high level of popularity. When it was being told, it was almost always full. It was hard to imagine what effect it would have if it was adapted into a play.
This made his admiration for Young Sir Li reach its peak. High-quality content was always the foundation of survival for actors. As long as he was there, they didn't have to worry about this problem.
Every time he thought of the fact that Jingdou was still an undeveloped wasteland in this area, Old Sun wished he could grow wings and fly there.
The noon of May was already very hot. Li Yi estimated that the temperature outside was at least thirty-five degrees. He had already moved the rocking chair back and held a large block of ice in his arms. He also placed ice basins in the four corners of the room. Only then did he feel much more comfortable.
Xiao Huan's teeth were very good. She sat beside him, pieces of crushed ice were thrown into her mouth and crunched noisily. Who would have ice to eat in the middle of summer? Ever since she could remember, this was the most comfortable summer she had.
This kind of life was also what Li Yi liked. If it wasn't for a series of letters from Jingdou, the last of which brought news of the old madame's illness, Li Yi wouldn't have even thought of going back.
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