In the Hibiscus Garden, the warm sunlight shone on the square in front of a palace.
Jing Emperor was basking in the sun while rocking his chair comfortably. He smiled as he looked at the children who were playing and running in front of him.
It was not until he was tired that he yawned and asked, "How's the matter at the Academy?"
Standing in the sun like a pole, motionless for half an hour, the figure finally moved and said, "Although His Highness is busy with government affairs every day, he has never neglected the matter of the Academy. Now the Academy in the capital has already started construction. The five states near the capital have also begun the construction of their respective Academies."
"However, His Highness seems to have encountered trouble in another matter."
Chang De said a few words, and Jing Emperor frowned slightly. "The Yu family?"
Chang De nodded and said, "I am afraid that the Cui family is behind the Yu family. After all, if the Academy is really implemented, in the long run, it will shake the foundation of the aristocratic families …"
"The imperial court's paper shops are distributed to various yamens. They can't take out too much to give to the Academy. The Yu family … is indeed a problem." Jing Emperor thought for a moment and asked, "How did MIngzhu deal with it?"
"His Highness sends people to discuss with the Yu family every day. It seems that they have just reached an agreement, but the price is a bit too high."
Jing Emperor looked puzzled and murmured, "This is not like MIngzhu's style of doing things, and it is not like that boy … What is Li Yi doing recently?"
"His wife is about to give birth. These days, he has been attending to her."
"What a good-for-nothing guy." Jing Emperor waved his hand and said, "The scenery in the Hibiscus Garden is pleasant, and the weather is good today. Go and call the three of them over. I haven't seen them for a long time."
The arrogant Lolita, who was approaching from behind, immediately gave up the idea of scaring her father. She hurriedly ran over and asked, "Father, is Teacher coming over?"
Jing Emperor nodded and said, "Father is busy today. Shouning just said that she wants to go out to play. Just bring more guards. Remember not to make trouble."
"When did she say that she wanted to go out …" After getting a positive answer, the arrogant Lolita said in a sweet voice and immediately ran back.
Emperor Jing asked in confusion, "Where are you going?"
"Aiya, I didn't even wash up this morning, so of course I have to dress up and change my clothes!" By the time her voice could be heard, she had already disappeared into the back of the hall.
"When did this child become so vain?" Emperor Jing said doubtfully. He waved his hand and said, "Ask the catering company to prepare. Today's banquet …"
…
Just as Li Yi was about to leave, a eunuch came to his door and said that His Majesty had summoned him to Furong Garden.
After finding out the cause of the matter, he learned that the Eldest Princess and Li Xuan had also been summoned, so he didn't think too much about it. In any case, he also planned to enter the palace to discuss matters with the Eldest Princess, so going to Furong Garden was a bit closer.
The net had already been cast. After all these days, the fish had already entered the net. It was time to reel in the net.
Yu, Yu … of all the surnames, it had to be this one. The family was unfortunate, the family was unfortunate!
When he went out, Fang ran over from a distance and said, "Son-in-law, where are you going? I've finished the things you gave me a few days ago."
Li Yi was surprised and said, "So fast?"
Fang nodded and said, "Next time, you can leave these small things to others. These days, I didn't even have time to take care of the shops in the city …"
"Alright, get in the car." Li Yi waved his hand. These days, without Fang, it was much quieter. However, he couldn't let him keep doing those unimportant chores. He only hoped that he could sum up the experience and learn from it …
When he arrived at Furong Garden, Li Xuan and the Eldest Princess had not arrived yet.
Seeing that rocking chair, Li Yi felt a little distressed.
The ruler of a country came to snatch a rocking chair in broad daylight, and didn't even get a tael of silver as compensation. Was there still law in this world?
The old Emperor lay on the rocking chair and asked directly, "What are you going to do about the Academy?"
"What about the Academy?" Li Yi was surprised and said, "Isn't it always the Eldest Princess who deals with the Academy? I don't know …"
Emperor Jing glanced at him and said, "Alright, MIngzhu is a straightforward person. How could she think of such a sinister idea? Don't think that I don't know that it's all your ideas. Last time in the Imperial Garden, I heard everything."
"I'm sorry, I forgot …"
Li Yi smiled awkwardly and then said doubtfully, "Your Majesty, you were just talking about the Academy. The Academy has been doing well recently. Nothing has happened …"
Emperor Jing frowned and said, "Then the Yu family …"
Li Yi looked puzzled and asked, "Which Yu family?"
"Ningyuan Hou …" Emperor Jing had just opened his mouth when he saw Li Yi's expression. He was startled and seemed to understand something. He nodded and said, "The Yu family … has made contributions to the country in the past. Don't kill them."
Li Yi shook his head and explained, "Your Majesty, you misunderstood me. I didn't intend to kill them …"
"Father."
The Eldest Princess came from behind and bowed to Emperor Jing.
"I'll take my leave first."
It was better for an outsider like him not to know about the discussion between Her Majesty and the Retired Emperor. Li Yi sensibly retreated. He still had to eat here later, so he couldn't leave for the time being. Fortunately, the scenery in Hibiscus Garden was good. He planned to go to the lake to enjoy the scenery.
After a few steps, he stopped and stared blankly in front of him.
Not far away from the intersection, a proud Lolita wearing a white palace dress stood there charmingly.
Li Yi was slightly surprised. The proud Lolita usually liked to wear brightly colored clothes and wore her hair in a double spiral bun. The flying fairy bun was the favorite hairstyle of young girls. Today, she wore a white palace dress and her hair was combed back into a heart bun. At first glance, she didn't look like a crazy girl at all.
At this moment, Li Yi truly felt that the fourteen-year-old Princess Shouning was no longer the proud Lolita from before.
"Sir."
She stood there with her hands clasped together and said something in a low voice.
Li Yi came back to his senses and walked over. He asked, "Where's Yongning? Why isn't she with you?"
She lowered her head and said with a red face, "Yongning has to go to class today. I'm not feeling well, so I asked for leave."
"You're not feeling well?" Li Yi looked down at her and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Have you seen the imperial physician?"
The proud Lolita lowered her head and looked at her toes. She whispered, "I feel uncomfortable for a few days every month. There's no need to see the imperial physician …"
Li Yi didn't know how to respond to this question. The little Lolita had really grown up. In the past, she liked to hold his hand when she walked and would often cling to him like an octopus. Now that they were walking side by side by the lake, she wasn't as noisy as she used to be. She became exceptionally quiet, which made Li Yi feel a little uncomfortable.
Sitting on the lawn by the lake, the proud Lolita softly talked about some interesting things that happened to her in the academy. For example, no matter what kind of chess they played, she had no match in the academy. Another time, when the mathematics teacher punished her friend, she asked Li Han to come up with a few questions to ask the mathematics teacher. In the end, the female teacher didn't come to class for three days …
Li Xuan and the Eldest Princess walked over from afar. Li Xuan looked at the two of them and squatted down. He said, "Bing Ning, come with Brother Xuan. Brother Xuan will give you something fun to play with …"
"Aiya, Brother Xuan, I've grown up. I don't play with those things anymore …"
Although the proud Lolita was unwilling, she was still dragged away by Li Xuan.
Li Yi lay comfortably on the grassy slope. Below him was a small lake. The lake water was dark green. The wind blew from the surface of the lake, bringing a refreshing coolness. This kind of weather was actually very suitable for barbecues or picnics. It was a pity that the old Emperor had already arranged a banquet …
MIngzhu sat beside him. She bent her legs and looked at the lake. She seemed to be thinking about something, and her gaze was slightly absent-minded.
Li Xuan walked over from afar and said, "I'm afraid that the two of you will attract suspicion if you're alone. It'll be better if I'm here …"
He took out two pieces of dough from his sleeves and stuffed them into his ears. He looked at Li Yi and said, "Don't worry, I can't see or hear anything. You guys can continue chatting …"
After he finished speaking, he walked to a place ten feet away from the two of them and lay down on the ground.
At the same time, in a palace somewhere in the courtyard, a girl in a white dress lay on the bed. She crossed her legs and swayed unconsciously. She flipped through the pages of a book and muttered, "The book says that girls should be reserved, but Teacher doesn't seem to like it …"
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