It was not easy to find a large group of foreign businessmen with blond hair and blue eyes, but it was possible to find a large group of foreign businessmen who were not fluent in the official language.
The Cui family had almost monopolized the jewelry industry in the Jing State. Although the Wang family was a large family with many industries, it was only in the past few months, with a large number of liuli, that they had a foot in it. In this regard, their influence was still inferior to the Cui family.
Colored stones had always been a rare commodity and were known as auspicious. They could only be found but not sought.
Although a large number of them appeared some time ago, there were so many rich people in the capital that the number could not meet everyone's needs.
After a few months, the Cui family's colored stone appreciation party naturally attracted people's attention again.
Especially those who failed to get it for various reasons the last two times, they began to be impatient early.
Emperor Jing only wore an outer robe. After a meal, he took a walk in the garden as usual. He wondered, "Where did the Cui family get so many colored stones?"
"How would I know?" Li Yi shook his head and said, "However, the emergence of a large number of colored stones is not a good thing. If it is not controlled well, it may cause a big mess."
Emperor Jing looked at him and asked, "What do you mean?"
"Colored stones are precious because they are rare. If colored stones are like the gravel on the ground and can be found everywhere, then there is no value to speak of." Li Yi thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, think about it. If someone with ulterior motives sells the gravel at a sky-high price and the world rushes to buy it, then all the silver in the world will fall into the hands of that person. In this way, the world will be in chaos."
"You mean that the Cui family has accumulated a large number of colored stones. Once they are released, the capital will be in chaos?"
"It is only a possibility." Li Yi shook his head and said, "Recently, I just want to stay at home peacefully and take care of my own affairs. I can't manage the Cui family."
"Peacefully?" Emperor Jing glanced at him. "These days, the memorials of impeachment in the court have piled up higher than the table. Is this what you mean by peacefully?"
"This is really unfair …"
"I heard that you let people block more than a dozen of the capital's playboys in the restaurant and let their elders personally take them away?"
"There are countless people who can testify that I was bullied."
"You even made Wei Ji pay ten thousand taels for a piece of clothing?"
"… Your Majesty, aren't you curious as to how an assistant minister like him got so much silver?"
Emperor Jing glanced at him and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you this time. Since Wei Ji could be pushed out, it's impossible for him to have made any major mistakes. Even if he made some small mistakes, he will only be fined a few months' salary at most."
"Your Majesty, what are you saying? How could this subject be disappointed? This subject can't be more than happy for Your Majesty to have an uncorrupted official like Assistant Minister Wei …" Li Yi said with a disappointed expression.
"Alright, stop pretending in front of me." Emperor Jing waved his hand and said, "You have nothing to do at home these days. You might as well go to the palace to accompany Shouning and Yongning. They are close to you. As a princess, you can't run out of the palace every day …"
A place like the palace was too depressing and was not suitable for children to live in. However, the two little girls had different identities and could not go out of the palace every day.
In fact, when they were at home, it was quite lively and noisy. It was like a family. Ruyi also liked the two little girls. Recently, she liked children more and more.
When Li Yi walked out of the Imperial Garden, two small figures, each carrying a small school bag, were already waiting for him outside.
They did not need to stay in the palace all day. Every day, they would be sent to the Princess Royal's women's college at a fixed time. Of course, due to their identities, they had specialized female teachers there and did not have many opportunities to interact with other people.
"Goodbye, Imperial Father!"
The proud lolita waved at Emperor Jing from afar. Li Yi held one of them in each hand and walked out of the palace.
Emperor Jing looked in that direction for a long time until the figures of one big and two small figures completely disappeared. Only then did he withdraw his gaze. His face showed some envy.
Changde hesitated for a moment and went forward to say, "County Marquis Li said that if you move out of the palace, it will be very beneficial to your body. Recently, the weather has been hot. Your Majesty, why not move to Qujiang Courtyard …"
Emperor Jing looked around and saw the tall palace walls. His expression was a little sad. He murmured, "I also want to …"
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Li Yi had already decided on the new residence two days ago. It was not far from the mathematics college. The place was very big and the environment was quiet. It was the most suitable for a vacation and nurturing the fetus …
The original owner was a wealthy merchant in the capital. He originally refused to sell it, but after hearing who was buying the residence, he completed all the procedures on the same day.
The new residence could not be moved in immediately. Before that, Li Yi had to spend a few days to redecorate the inside so that it would be comfortable to live in.
He had already thought about it. When the time came, he would not bring so many people to the new residence. He would only bring a few servant girls to be responsible for the daily cleaning work. As for taking care of Ruyi, he could do it himself.
Speaking of which, he had been taken care of by others for two lifetimes. Now, he had truly learned to take care of others.
Of course, he had to thank Miss.Liu. In the Qi Kingdom, when she was injured and he raised her like a pig, he cooked and brewed medicine every day. From time to time, he would take her out to relax, chat with her, and sleep with her. He had never taken care of anyone like this before. It had also changed some of Li Yi's carelessness.
"Alright, alright. Husband, I really can't drink anymore," Ruyi said helplessly as she put down the spoon.
"Drink another mouthful …"
Li Yi picked up the spoon and blew on it before carefully reaching it over. He had brewed this soup for a long time. It was very nourishing and was most suitable for a pregnant woman to drink.
Of course, one could drink it even if they were not pregnant. This soup had a comprehensive effect and tasted good. Xiao Huan had already drunk two small bowls.
After drinking the last mouthful, Ruyi refused to drink anymore no matter what.
Li Yi saw that there was still quite a lot left in the soup bowl. It would be a waste to pour it away. After all, he had spent a lot of effort on this soup. He then turned to look at Xiao Huan.
The little servant girl touched her slightly bulging belly and said pitifully, "Young Master, I can't drink anymore …"
Li Yi shook his head. When he was about to pour the soup bowl out, he paused.
Miss.Liu was not practicing her swordsmanship in the courtyard. She put Autumn Water aside and sat by the stone table. She stared blankly in a certain direction.
This scene made Li Yi's expression become a little dazed. It was as if he had returned to the small courtyard beside Fanglin Park.
In the past, she rarely stared blankly like this. However, he did not know when it started, but Li Yi often saw this scene in front of him.
The girl had grown up and had something on her mind.
Miss.Liu was not like Xiao Huan. Everything was written on her face. Although the two of them were very familiar with each other, it was undeniable that Li Yi had never seen through her thoughts.
"Drink some soup?"
Li Yi walked over with a small bowl and placed it on the stone table.
Miss.Liu glanced at him and did not say anything.
"It's delicious and nourishing …" Li Yi looked at her and said, "Your body has not completely recovered. You should drink more."
"I'm not drinking."
"Just drink a mouthful. I'll give you the White Rabbit Creamy Decoction later …" Li Yi habitually pinched her chin. After blowing on it, he passed the spoon over. Miss.Liu opened her mouth and also habitually swallowed.
Then, Li Yi's hand froze.
She seemed to have realized something. She lowered her head and looked down, but there was no expression on her face.
This scene had actually happened often in the past. She would never go along with Li Yi's character. Whenever something happened, she would first resist a little and then reluctantly give in. For a long time, she had been drinking medicine like this.
She drank a mouthful of medicine and was rewarded with a White Rabbit Creamy Decoction. The two of them were used to this kind of transaction.
However, just now, they seemed to have forgotten that this was no longer the Qi Kingdom. It was no longer the small courtyard beside Fragrant Forest Park where only the two of them resided.
"Sorry …" It was a habit.
Li Yi was the first to react. He quickly retracted his hand and did not let her drink the soup. He was ready to run away at any time.
Miss.Liu did not have any special reaction. She only glanced at him and said calmly, "Put it down."
"Huh?"
"Put the soup down." Miss.Liu repeated.
After making sure that she was not angry at all, Li Yi put down the bowl and looked at her in surprise.
This wasn't her style at all.
Miss.Liu glanced at him. "Why are you still here?"
Li Yi looked at her and said, "You're … a little strange today."
Holding Autumn Water in her hand, Miss.Liu narrowed her beautiful eyes and asked, "How strange?"
"Strange …" Seeing that the familiar Miss.Liu had returned, Li Yi took a step back and said with a smile, "You're quite pretty …"
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