"Be more diligent these two days. Clean up the house from top to bottom. If you do a good job, you'll double your monthly salary this month." When the servants and maids of the Viscount's Mansion, no, the Earl's Mansion heard this, their hearts began to beat faster, and even their eyes turned red.
Oh my God, it was only the beginning of the month, and the monthly allowance had already been doubled. If it continued to increase at this rate, the monthly allowance they would get would be more than what they usually got in a year.
In fact, the monthly allowance set by the old steward was just for show. If they met a master who would double the monthly allowance at the slightest disagreement, they would be ridiculed if they still got double the monthly allowance at the end of the month.
Li Yi walked around the courtyard and waved at Old Fang, who was about to go out. He said, "Old Fang, get someone to cover the corners of the tables, the corners of the wardrobe, the doorsill … These places that are easy to knock and trip over …"
"Young master, it's not like we have nothing to do. Why do we wrap these things?" Fang said, curling his lips.
"Just do it. Don't talk so much nonsense. If you ask one more question, you don't have to go to the city to work tomorrow. Why don't you take care of the brothel at the entrance of the village?"
Fang's face suddenly changed, and he said hurriedly, "Wrap it, I'll go now, I must! It'll be terrible if I trip and fall on the ground … "
Seeing Fang running out in a panic to find someone, Li Yi sat on a stone bench in the yard, drinking tea and resting.
Miss.Liu had not been seen for the past few days, and Ruyi and Xiao Huan had gone to the city to buy things. He had been directing people for half the morning, and he was indeed a little thirsty.
The old emperor was indeed a man of his word. On the second day after the written examination, after all the officials had left the court, he became the County Count of Chang 'an. However, apart from the promotion, the increase in his salary, the doubling of his territory, and the promotion of his title of nobility, there didn't seem to be much use.
But these were not important. The important thing was that Princess Yong Ning would come here in a few days for "treatment". As for the upcoming wushu examination, who cared about the people and the courtiers talking about it?
After sitting down for a while, Fang came in again and said, "Young master, there is someone outside who says he is your friend. He is waiting at the door."
After saying this, Fang seemed to think of something and added, "He brought a gift, and it seems quite heavy …"
"Then hurry and invite him in."
To have friends come from afar, no matter how far they are, they must be killed … It was a joy, especially for friends who had brought gifts and were very sincere. They must not be neglected.
People like Li Xuan, who never brought gifts and always liked to steal things from home, weren't welcome on the list.
"I came to visit without an invitation. I hope you don't blame, Brother Li." When the Third Prince of the Qi Kingdom stood in the courtyard and cupped his hands towards him with a smile, Li Yi's expression was somewhat startled.
He did not expect that he was the one who came to visit with such a generous gift …
"Why, Brother Li, do you not welcome me?" the Third Prince of the Qi Kingdom asked with a smile.
Li Yi finally came to his senses and stretched out his hand, saying, "Please."
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"What is the purpose of your visit today, Third Prince?" In the living room, the two of them sat down. After a maid served tea, Li Yi went straight to the point.
He had only met the Third Prince of the Qi Kingdom a few times. Although he did not have any ill feelings towards him, due to their opposing statuses, they could not be considered friends. Logically speaking, the Third Prince should be gnashing his teeth in hatred for him for ruining his plans, right?
But the Third Prince did not seem to care at all. At least, he could not guess what he was thinking.
The Third Prince of the Qi Kingdom waved his hand and said, "Brother Li, there is no need to be so formal. There is no Third Prince here. There is only Zhao Yi."
Li Yi only knew that Zhao was the surname of the Qi Kingdom. This was the first time he heard the name of the Third Prince. He was even more puzzled. This Third Prince acted like he was very familiar with him. But he did not seem to know him that well.
Zhao Yi smiled and said, "Brother Li, you don't have to worry. I am not a narrow-minded person. Brother Li won the two matches fair and square. Even Xiu Wen and Old Mister Meng praised you. We have underestimated the people of the world. It is not unjust that we lost the two matches."
Li Yi did not know what to say. Could it be that the Third Prince had sent such a generous gift just to get close to him?
"Third Prince, if you have something to say, please say it." Li Yi spoke again. After all, he still had to live in the Jing Kingdom. It was not suitable for him to be too close to the Third Prince.
If it were not for the fact that Li Yi did not have a bad impression of him, and that he admired him a little, he would have asked Fang to send him off long ago.
The Third Prince seemed to have a good personality. Li Yi had discovered this the first time he had seen him. Ever since he stepped into the courtyard, none of his expressions or movements had made Li Yi feel uncomfortable. Talking to such a person would naturally give one a feeling of being bathed in the spring breeze.
"It does not matter whether Brother Li believes it or not. I really want to be friends with Brother Li." Zhao Yi looked at him and said, "I have seen many young talents. But after meeting Brother Li, I finally understand what it means to be a genius. To tell you the truth, Brother Li was not born in the Great Qi Kingdom. Instead, you were born in the Jing Kingdom. I am very sorry."
"Third Prince, you flatter me." Li Yi had to admit that the Third Prince was very good at praising people. When he spoke the truth, his expression was sincere and his attitude was touching. Although he knew that the Third Prince was a prince of the Qi Kingdom, Li Yi's impression of him continued to rise.
"If the Qi Kingdom and the Jing Kingdom were not at odds, you and I would definitely be best friends." Zhao Yi looked at Li Yi and said.
"Unfortunately, there are no 'if's." Li Yi sighed and said.
"That may not be true …" Zhao Yi smiled and suddenly asked, "I heard that there is some discord between Brother Li and Qin Yu, the eldest grandson of Prime Minister Qin, and the King of Shu?"
Li Yi turned his head and looked at him. Zhao Yi did not wait for him to answer. He smiled and said, "No matter how you look at it, the King of Shu is the prince most likely to inherit the throne. In the future, the Qin Residence will certainly be like the sun in the sky. I do not know why Brother Li has enmity with these two people …"
Zhao Yi paused and looked at him with a slightly serious expression.
"I just want to let Brother Li know that whether that day will come or not, there will always be a place for Brother Li in the Da Qi Kingdom."
Zhao Yi looked into Li Yi's eyes and said seriously. He took out an object from his bosom and put it on the table between them.
"In the Da Qi Kingdom, seeing this object is like seeing me. Brother Li, keep it."
Li Yi looked at the dragon-shaped jade pendant on the table thoughtfully.
At this moment, Zhao Yi stood up from his chair and sighed, "I've stayed in the Jing Kingdom for a long time this time. I'll be leaving tomorrow. It's a pity that I can't catch up with you for long … I hope I can see you again one day."
"I still remember that Brother Li still owes me a meal." He said again and turned to leave.
"No, no, no …" Li Yi shook his head and pointed at Li Xuan who was walking in from outside and said, "The person who owes you a meal is over there."
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