She's an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl. Isn't it childish for her to sing such a song?
Li Yi shook his head. When he walked into the yard, he heard Zeng Zuimo's maids, Xiao Cui and Xiao Zhu, whispering.
"What happened to that Chen from last time?" Xiao Zhu glanced in the direction of the swing. Seeing that Zeng Zuimo wasn't paying attention, she asked quietly.
Xiao Cui pouted and said, "What else? He came several times, but Miss didn't see him."
"I heard that Chen's family is quite well off. His family is an official …"
"So what if he's an official? We even know someone with a title!" Xiao Cui didn't care at all and said, "That Chen isn't good-looking. Miss doesn't want to be his concubine. Being an official isn't good. Miss will be wronged if she goes there."
If the Young Miss went over, she would naturally have to follow.
That Young Master Chen was actually quite good-looking. He was a fair-skinned young man, but compared to Young Master Li, he was still inferior. Even if it wasn't for the young mistress, for her own sake, she would definitely choose someone she liked more.
However, Miss and Li didn't seem to have that intention. This wouldn't do. How about waiting until the next time Miss took a bath or changed clothes, and then let Li in?
This could be considered …
It would be best if the rice could be cooked.
Li Yi walked over and asked curiously, "What Chen?"
Xiao Cui looked back at Li Yi and said, "He's an admirer of Miss and wants to take Miss as a concubine. He's been here many times."
After saying that, he stared at the expression on Li Yi's face.
"Concubine?" Li Yi's expression changed. This wouldn't do. If Goddess Luo Shui ran away with someone else, where would he find such a good chief designer, chief artist, chief brothel manager … Wouldn't everything be a mess?
Seeing the expression on his face, Xiao Cui finally relaxed.
"What are you talking about?" Zeng Zuimo walked over with Yong Ning in her arms.
"I'm talking about Chen," Xiao Zhu said immediately.
Ceng Zuimo panicked for some reason. She looked at Li Yi and shook her head. "Why are you talking about him? He has nothing to do with us …"
"Exactly." Li Yi nodded and said in complete agreement, "A woman is eighteen years old. Even the imperial court has said that it is most appropriate for a woman to talk about marriage after the age of twenty … By the way, what is the background of that Chen?"
Xiao Cui thought for a moment and said, "In Chen's home, it seems … it seems like there is some kind of minister counsellor?"
"What kind of wolf is a squire wolf? Does it bite people?" Xiao Zhu asked suspiciously.
"Minister Counsellor?" Li Yi shook his head and said, "How can a mere minister counsellor be worthy of your Miss? The son of the Minister Counsellor is even more unworthy. The next time he comes, tell him to wait until he dismisses the Minister of Rites and takes the seat himself before we discuss this matter. "
Xiao Cui nodded vigorously. Zeng Zuimo looked at him. Although his words were pleasant to hear, why did she still have the urge to slap him?
Zeng Zuimo glared at him and said, "Bah! The Minister of Rites is already a third-rank official. How can you say something like this? "
Li Yi sighed and said, "Self-improvement is the most important thing for a woman. If you look down on yourself, who will look up to you? So what if he's the Minister of Rites? So what if he's a third-rank official? You are the famous Luo Shui Goddess of the Jing Kingdom. Just say the word, and the line of suitors will stretch from here to outside the city. How can you not have this little bit of confidence? "
Zeng Zuimo: "…"
Li Yi waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, after today, I will arrange for a few more people to guard this place. If that Chen guy dares to disturb again, break his legs!"
"I haven't thought about marrying yet!" Zeng Zuimo glanced at him and said.
Li Yi nodded and said, "That's right. As citizens of the Jing Kingdom, we must respond to the call of the country. Don't be in a hurry to marry …"
…
…
They came in a particularly relaxed mood, but they were a bit annoyed when they left.
This bastard surnamed Chen, why did he come to make trouble at this critical time?
Miss Zeng was only eighteen, two years away from turning twenty. She couldn't even get a marriage certificate, let alone ask for a marriage.
Besides, the Ministry of Rites was surnamed Chen. Wasn't this clearly related to Duke Chen's Mansion?
The Ministry of Rites was basically the territory of the Chen Family, so this Minister Counsellor should be the same. He was probably a branch or relative of the Chen Family, related to Duke Chen's Mansion. There weren't many good people among them. Could he push Miss Zeng into the fire pit?
Obviously not!
He was willing to go through fire and water for a friend, even if he had to offend the Chen Family for this. Although it seemed that he had already offended the Chen Family a long time ago …
Li Yi sighed. If Miss Zeng wanted to leave, he would really be reluctant. Although the two of them hadn't gotten along since the first time they met, they had gone through so many things together, not just because of her importance in the brothel and other places.
He was just joking just now. With her character, if she really wanted to do something, probably no one could stop her.
Ever since she resolutely left the Jadeite Courtyard when she was the most popular, even though she became famous because of the Goddess of Luo River and her value skyrocketed a hundred times or even a thousand times, she still didn't regret her decision. She lived a hard life with Xiao Cui. From this, it could be seen what kind of opinions she had.
Of course, if she really chose to leave, Li Yi wouldn't stop her — of course, he still had to stop her!
He had to persuade her with love, reason, and profit. No matter what, he had to make her stay!
No matter how selfish he was, he couldn't let her stay in the brothel for the rest of her life. That day would come eventually. Li Yi had a headache. Was there a way to completely solve this problem?
"Brother, I like that Sister Zeng just now." On the road, Yong Ning suddenly turned her head and said while holding his hand.
Li Yi squatted down and picked her up, letting her sit on his shoulder, and said, "Why does Xinyi like her?"
"She sings for Xinyi." Yong Ning said while swinging her legs.
Li Yi shook his head. Yong Ning's affection for Zeng Zuimo wasn't because she was willing to sing that kind of childish song for her. In her subconscious mind, she probably also regarded Zeng Zuimo as someone familiar in her previous life. Even if she had only seen Zeng Zuimo on TV, it was already precious to her.
"Brother, do you like Sister Zeng?" Yong Ning grabbed Li Yi's neck and asked.
"…"
"Do you like her …"
"I like her …" Li Yi sighed and said helplessly, his neck was about to break.
"Yeah, I knew it!" The little girl was obviously happy.
"Brother, I want to hear you sing." She became more talkative when she was alone with Li Yi.
"Sure, what song do you want to listen to?"
"'Two Tigers'."
"…"
"Can you … change to another song?"
"Change what?"
"How about 'Don't Look at Me, I'm Just a Sheep'?"
"I've heard it just now …"
"Okay, okay …" Li Yi could only shake his head helplessly again. A moment later, a voice came.
"Two tigers, two tigers,
Running fast, running fast,
One without ears,
One without tail,
How strange! How strange … "
A few steps behind him, several palace guards tightly pursed their lips, but they didn't dare to laugh. Their bodies were slightly trembling, and their faces were already a little blue.
Even the faces of the two grey-robed old men twitched when they raised their heads to look ahead.
Hearing a strange movement behind him, Li Yi turned around and saw their expressions. He said coldly, "If anyone dares to laugh today, I'll push the merry-go-round for the whole day tomorrow!"
This was a life-threatening task. When the guards heard this, their expressions immediately turned serious and no longer showed the slightest hint of surprise.
Li Yi turned around with satisfaction and continued to sing, "Two tigers …"
"Puff!"
"Haha!"
"I really can't help it …"
All the guards clutched their stomachs and staggered. Li Yi's expression was calm, and he didn't look back.
Fang had been working hard these days, and it was time to take a few days off to relax …
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