"Is the Princess Royal in?"
Li Xuan stood at the entrance of the Morning Dew Hall and asked a palace maid.
After getting an affirmative answer, he walked in.
These days, MIngzhu was sometimes in the palace and sometimes at Li Yi's place. If he wanted to see her, he had to rely on luck.
This was not the most depressing thing. The most depressing thing was that no matter where they were, she and Li Yi always seemed to deliberately avoid him when they were talking about things …
He had accidentally bumped into them a few times. The two of them were originally having a serious discussion, but when they saw him, they would immediately change the topic. The last time, they actually said that they were talking about whether the Crown Princess would give birth to a boy or a girl, and even asked him if he liked a son or a daughter …
Needless to say, of course he liked a son. But if it was a daughter, it was fine, because it would be his child — this was not the most important thing.
The most important thing was that between the two of them, one was his best friend, and the other was his family. This feeling of being ostracized by the people closest to him was very uncomfortable …
There must be something hidden in this that he did not know.
He opened the door and saw the two people in the room. After a moment of shock, he smiled and said, "You're both here. The new paper has been made, it's very good … Oh yes, what were you talking about just now?"
Because the two of them were talking about something secretive, Li Yi deliberately stayed very close to the Princess Royal. When Li Xuan pushed the door open and entered, he had no time to react at all.
He secretly glanced at the Princess Royal. At such a close distance, she should have been able to sense it.
MIngzhu lowered her head. She had been absent-minded for a moment, and when she realized it, it was already too late.
Li Yi looked at Li Xuan, then looked at MIngzhu and asked, "Yes, what were we talking about just now?"
MIngzhu looked at him and said, "The soup you brought today was very delicious, let's continue tomorrow …"
Li Yi's face was full of regret. "I was going to bring another kind of soup tomorrow. It's even more effective …"
Li Xuan stared blankly at the two of them. When he came in just now, the two of them were so close to each other. When they turned around to talk to him, their faces were almost touching. Now they were actually telling him — — what soup were they discussing just now?
What kind of soup did they need to stand so close to each other?
The two of them had been behaving strangely lately. They had been hiding together all day, a man and a woman alone, cheating on each other …
A man and a woman together in a room, acting sneakily, and not letting him know what they were discussing, there was definitely nothing good about it!
"Why are you asking so many questions?" Li Yi glanced at him. "Just now, what did you say about the paper creation?"
"No, you have to make it clear to me today!" Li Xuan didn't seem to be so easy to fool this time. He looked at the two of them with a sullen face.
Originally, it was a matter of the three of them together. Suddenly, one day, he was pushed out. The Three Heroes of the Capital had become the Two Heroes of the Capital. This kind of feeling could not be understood unless one experienced it personally.
"This …"
Li Yi looked at him. He didn't know what to say. Of course, it was impossible to tell the truth. This was no small matter. Even Li Xuan couldn't know about it. He couldn't even think about it in that direction. This reason was not easy to come up with …
In Li Xuan's mind, he couldn't help but think about the various states between Li Yi and MIngzhu over the past few days. Or rather, signs, as well as their "intimate" appearance when he came in just now.
At this moment, Li Yi and MIngzhu seemed to have thought of something. One of them was stuttering, and the other was lowering her head in silence. A thought flashed through his mind.
"Could it be …" He looked at the two of them suspiciously.
Li Yi's heart skipped a beat. He couldn't have guessed this kind of thing. MIngzhu's face also showed a trace of unnaturalness.
Li Yi's nervousness and MIngzhu's panic naturally didn't escape Li Xuan's eyes. Seeing this scene, his heart was almost certain of his guess. He blurted out, "Could it be … there's something going on between the two of you!"
"Ah?" Li Yi's expression froze.
"What?" MIngzhu raised her head to look at Li Xuan.
"Still pretending, still pretending?" Li Xuan looked at the two of them with a face full of agitation. He had an expression that said, "Stop pretending. I knew it. There's definitely something going on between the two of you!"
Li Yi looked at him in a daze. "No, you …"
"When we were in Qing 'an Prefecture, I knew that the two of you … sooner or later."
"Don't mess around …"
"Have you settled your wife? Have you settled your sister-in-law …"
"You …"
"I've settled those two. And Uncle Huang. MIngzhu is the Eldest Princess. It's difficult to settle the etiquette!"
…
Li Yi had never seen Li Xuan so agitated. He couldn't even get a word in.
Then he thought of something.
He didn't have many opportunities to meet with the Eldest Princess, and he also had to be on guard against Li Xuan at all times. What could he do to get past this hurdle and make him pay more attention in the future so that he wouldn't be so reckless?
It seemed like there really was!
So he held the Eldest Princess's hand and sighed. His face showed helplessness.
"You also know that MIngzhu is the Eldest Princess." He looked at Li Xuan. His expression was slightly gloomy. "So, if we want to be together, it's as difficult as ascending to heaven …"
Li Xuan hurriedly said, "Don't be discouraged. You don't look like someone who gives up easily. Let's think of a way together. It should be possible."
Li Yi's tone was sad. "So, we can only be together for such a short period of time when we are discussing politics."
Although it was hard to lie to him like this, he didn't have any conscience … But it was better than letting him know the truth. A white lie was worth forgiving.
The Eldest Princess also understood his intention at this moment. She quietly let him hold her hand.
In Li Xuan's view, this was a kind of "floating and sinking according to the man".
Otherwise, with MIngzhu's temper, she would only hold a man's hand. It was impossible for her to hold his hand.
"I know. It's not easy for you. I'll leave now …" Li Xuan nodded fiercely to show that he understood. He turned and walked outside without any hesitation.
"Forget it. I still have business today." Li Yi grabbed his arm and pulled him back. He asked, "You just said that the paper has been made?"
Li Xuan looked at them again and then said, "It has been dried. The quality is really high and the cost is so low. Once it is launched, the Academy's problem can be solved."
"But …" He thought of something else and asked doubtfully, "Of the two types of paper you made this time, one is of high quality and low price. It will definitely be recognized by the world, but the other … it is very soft. After you use ink, it will immediately permeate. You can't write on it, you can't draw on it, and you can't use it to wrap things. Why did you waste so much effort to make this inferior paper?"
Li Yi glanced at him and said, "Why do you care why I made this paper? Since it has been made, it must be of great use. Otherwise, what is it used for? To wipe my ass?"
Li Xuan looked at him disdainfully. "Vulgar!"
"Let's not talk about this." Li Yi looked at him and said, "I've taught you the basic method of papermaking. Now you have a certain understanding of the principle of papermaking. You can use this knowledge to take a small step forward."
"How?" Li Xuan asked doubtfully.
"The paper for writing has been made. It shouldn't be difficult to make waterproof paper and fire-proof paper. I'll give you three days. Is that enough?"
Li Xuan's eyes widened. "Waterproof paper and fire-proof paper?"
"Why? Is three days too short?" Li Yi thought for a moment and said, "Then five days. Five days is enough. If it's longer, I may not want to eat paper-wrapped fish so much …"
Li Xuan shook his head vigorously. "As the saying goes, paper can't contain fire. This paper will also become useless in contact with water. How can you make the two kinds of paper you mentioned?"
"Haven't I already taught you the basic method of papermaking …? Besides, you are in the field of science. Don't say the word 'impossible' so easily." Li Yi walked to the door of the hall and seemed to think of something. He turned around and said, "By the way, about me and MIngzhu …"
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."
Li Xuan said in a daze. Then he counted with his fingers and said loudly, "Also, 'impossible' is three words!"
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