A good meal turned out like this. The young girl felt uneasy. She timidly walked over and whispered, "Father, father, what's wrong …"
"Ah, um, oh, nothing …" County Magistrate Liu calmed down. He waved his hand and said, "Nothing. Don't spread rumors about Prince Cheng's little princess. Single eyelid, double eyelid … Don't mention it again."
The young girl nodded obediently. "Um, I know."
Everything that happened just now seemed to have been brushed aside so easily.
"You guys eat. I have something to do and have to go out." County Magistrate Liu stood up and walked out after saying that.
When he walked to the door, he stopped and asked, "Oh, you just said that these things were taught by County Marquis Li. Which County Marquis Li?"
"Which County Marquis Li? The one my father always talks about …"
"Okay, I got it." County Magistrate Liu waved his hand and said, "You guys eat first. I'm leaving."
He quickly walked out of the door. When he crossed the threshold, he tripped and almost fell …
…
"Young master, what's the difference between the food rewarded by the emperor and the food outside?" In the carriage, Fang looked inside and asked curiously.
Li Yi leaned against the carriage and said lightly, "You want to know? How about taking you with us next time?"
"That's too embarrassing …" Fang rubbed his hands and asked, "When is the next time?"
Li Yi waved his hand. "Nothing special. The skills of the imperial chefs in the palace are almost the same as your wife's."
Fang curled his lips and said, "Young master, don't lie to me. The imperial chefs are the best chefs in the world. How can they be a chef in the palace if they don't have skills?"
Li Yi glanced at him. "Why do you think the little princess and the emperor always like to eat at our house?"
Old Fang froze for a moment, then immediately lost interest in the Emperor's food.
He turned his head and suddenly asked, "Young master, we're almost at Willow Lane. Do you want to go in and sit for a while?"
"Since you're here, sit for a while." Li Yi nodded and got off the carriage.
Watching him walk into the alley, Fang comfortably leaned against the carriage. He let out a long sigh and said, "I'm so tired these days. It's better to follow the son-in-law …"
The sloppy old man, who had been sitting at the side with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes and asked indifferently, "Do you know why your son-in-law didn't let you follow him these days?"
Fang glanced at him and said, "Because the son-in-law has other, more important things for me to do."
"Because you talk too much."
After the sloppy old man finished speaking, he closed his eyes again.
"You are jealous!" Fang glanced at him from the corner of his eyes and ignored him. He was really exhausted from the past few days. While his son-in-law was being affectionate inside, he should take a rest first.
Not long after he closed his eyes, he heard footsteps coming from the front.
Fang opened his eyes and asked in surprise, "Young master, why are you back?"
"There's only Xiao Cui at home." Li Yi got on the carriage and said, "Let's go back."
Fang waved his whip and started the carriage. He turned around and asked curiously, "Young master, I have a question …"
"Okay, okay. If you're really curious about what the emperor usually eats, I'll bring some back for you next time."
"Not this …" Fang shook his head and asked curiously, "Miss Zeng … Miss Zeng doesn't need to say anything. Miss Wan … Young master, what do you plan to do?"
The sloppy old man, who was resting with his eyes closed, opened his eyes. After glancing at him, he slowly closed them again.
The carriage was silent for a long time before a voice came out.
"Fang, recently, Liu Meng's side is a bit short on manpower …"
…
The carriage stopped in front of the new residence. Fang jumped off and said, "Young master, I'll go back and pack up. I'll stay in the league for a few days …"
"Forget it, Liu Meng, don't go. You'd better stay with me." Li Yi waved his hand and said, "I didn't eat much at Hibiscus Garden. Go ask the kitchen to cook a few dishes and take out the jar of wine you've been hiding …"
"Young master, where am I …"
"Go quickly!"
Although he did not know why the son-in-law asked him to go to the Liu Meng to help and changed his mind so quickly, to him, these two things were very interesting. There was no difference. However, he felt sorry for the jar of wine. It was really good wine. It was more mellow than the strong wine made in his workshop, but it was less chewy. He only hoped that the son-in-law could leave a few mouthfuls for him …
However, thinking of the young master's tolerance for alcohol, he immediately felt relieved.
When the young master moved to the city, he naturally bought a house nearby. He went home and found the jar of wine under the bed. When he brought it back, he saw someone pacing back and forth at the entrance of the residence.
After taking a look, he strode over and patted him on the shoulder. He smiled and said, "Hey, Old Liu, you're here to see my young master?"
County Magistrate Liu was already preoccupied. When he was suddenly patted on the shoulder, he was almost scared out of his wits. When he saw the person who came, he patted his chest and said, "Brother Fang, is Sir Li home?"
"Yes, I just came back." It was not easy to meet an acquaintance from the Qing 'an government in the capital. Fang put his arm around his shoulder and said, "Come, let's go in together."
"Brother Fang, please let me know …"
"What's there to tell? We're all on the same side, no need to be so polite …"
…
"Sir Liu came at the right time," Li Yi pointed to the table and said, "sit. Fang, go get another pair of chopsticks for Sir Liu."
County Magistrate Liu hurriedly waved his hand. "Sir Li, no need, I've already eaten at home."
"If I tell you to sit, then sit. Stop talking nonsense!" Fang pushed him into his seat and quickly brought two pairs of chopsticks from the kitchen. He also sat to the side.
"Sir Liu, you've been busy with political affairs recently. It's really hard for you."
"You're welcome, sir. This is my duty."
…
After the two chatted casually for a while, the dishes and wine were all served. Seeing County Magistrate Liu's pale face and absent-minded appearance, Li Yi wondered, "Sir Liu, you came here today because something happened in the Academy? Is there someone in the court who dares to stop you on the matter of the Academy? "
"No, no, no …" County Magistrate Liu hurriedly shook his head and said, "I came here this time because I have something to ask you, sir."
At this moment, Li Yi was a little curious. He poured a cup of wine and said, "Sir Liu, please say it."
County Magistrate Liu thought for a while and said again after a moment, "Sir Li, I have a friend …"
"Pfft …"
This excuse was really old-fashioned. How stupid would one be to use it? Li Yi almost spat out the wine in his mouth. If he hadn't turned his head quickly, he would be the only one who could eat this table of dishes and wine today.
County Magistrate Liu was stunned and asked, "Sir Li, what's wrong with you …"
"Cough, cough … Nothing, I'm fine. Sir Liu, what's wrong with your friend? Go on." Li Yi wiped his mouth and said while waving his hand.
County Magistrate Liu nodded and said, "I have a friend. He and his wife both have single eyelids, but their child has double eyelids …"
Li Yi put down the wine cup that he had raised and stared at County Magistrate Liu blankly. To be exact, he stared at County Magistrate Liu's eyelids.
Well, single eyelids.
"Are you sure, Sir Liu … Sir Liu's friend and his wife have single eyelids, but their child has double eyelids. Is it because of a wrinkle or something …"
County Magistrate Liu shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be."
"What should it not be? Is it true or not?"
"…" County Magistrate Liu thought for a while and nodded. "It can't be wrong."
Li Yi suddenly smiled and pushed a plate of vegetables in front of him, saying, "Come, come, come. This matter is not urgent. Lord Liu, eat more vegetables. It's almost winter, and there aren't many vegetables outside. Lord Liu, when you go home, you can bring some more …"
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