"How's the situation outside?"
Cui Qingze was pacing in the room when he saw a man hurrying in from outside. He immediately asked.
The confidant of the Cui family naturally knew what the family master was concerned about these days. He immediately said, "Master, I've sent more people, but there's still no effect at present."
"That's strange …"
Cui Qingze furrowed his brows. Previously, the King of Shu was called the Virtuous King and was crowned as the Crown Prince. The speed at which the news spread was incredible. Before anyone could react, it had already formed a strong public opinion in the capital.
It was precisely because of this that the angry Emperor drove him out of the capital. Neither the Cui family nor the Imperial Concubine had time to think of a way to save him …
But this time, it was the same method, and he even sent so many people to add fuel to the fire and spread the news everywhere. Why didn't it work?
While Cui Qingze was puzzled, the confidant of the Cui family was also secretly watching him.
There weren't many people talking about the Eldest Princess, but there were many people talking about the Cui family.
The fact that the Clan Master and the Second Master were gay was pure nonsense. It was just a rumor spread by those people outside. As a member of the Cui Clan, they knew the character of the Clan Master and the Second Master. There was no such thing as being gay or sharing peaches. It was just some people with ulterior motives who wanted to discredit them …
But the family master's wife and the Third Master …
They really didn't pay attention to it before. After being reminded, they were surprised to find that the family master's wife and the Third Master were closer than they were with other people. Could it be that someone in the Cui family who knew about this spread it?
"Cui Jian, Cui Jian?"
Cui Jian suddenly raised his head and saw the family master looking at him. He came back to his senses and immediately asked, "What else do you want me to do, Master?"
Cui Qingze waved his hand and said, "No, you can go now. Pay more attention to the situation outside these two days."
"Yes, if the family master has no other orders, I'll go first."
Cui Jian replied respectfully. When he retreated to the door, a voice came from behind him again.
"Wait a minute."
Cui Qingze looked at him with no expression on his face and asked lightly, "What has Qingduo been doing these days?"
"Third Master?" Cui Jian was stunned. He looked at the family master and said with his head down, "I don't know …"
…
"Wait, where are you going? Come back!"
Li Yi called out to Li Xuan as soon as he saw him leave the great hall and rush out of the Furong Garden.
"The Stargazing Gathering is in three days. I have to go back and prepare." Surprised, Li Xuan said, "Didn't you say that I should take it seriously? When the time comes, I still have to deal with those fellows from the Imperial Astronomer. How can I not prepare in advance?"
Li Yi looked at him and asked, "Have you thought about what to say?"
Li Xuan said excitedly, "Of course I have!"
The question of why he first saw lightning and then heard thunder was enough to give him a headache. What a magical starry sky! Just now, his head was about to split open. Such an interesting matter, of course, it was better for everyone to have a headache together.
Li Yi asked tentatively, "Say that the you standing in front of them is actually not the you now, say that the sun they see is the sun from fifteen minutes ago, say that the Big Dipper in the sky is the Big Dipper from more than a hundred years ago, say that if you look at the starry sky at a 45-degree angle, you can see the past?"
"Yes, that's it. Do you have anything else to add?" Li Xuan nodded vigorously and then asked doubtfully, "Why a 45-degree angle?"
"Add my ass!" Li Yi grabbed his arm and said with a dark face, "Let's get in the carriage first."
When the carriage arrived at the gate of the Academy of Sciences, Li Xuan jumped off the carriage, looking a little dispirited.
"Remember everything I said just now?" Li Yi asked again to confirm.
"Yes …" Li Xuan lowered his head and said, "Let them look at the stars and overturn the conclusion of Antares guarding the heart. Tell them that the cause of the solar and lunar eclipses is not because of His Majesty's immorality, but because of the astronomical warning … Other than that, don't say anything else."
Li Yi looked at him and frowned, "You'd better remember what I said. This is not a joke. Saying too much will do you no good."
In the Jing Kingdom, no one dared to put Li Xuan on fire just because of what he said. If his thinking was a little advanced, with His Majesty's protection, he could also speak logically and justifiably. At most, it was an academic argument, which was nothing. However, if his thinking was too advanced, it was very likely that he would be regarded as a madman. Maybe it would also touch the point of the feudal dynasty, and it would be difficult to clean up the mess …
The purpose of this stargazing meeting was to dispel the rumors about the princess spread by the Cui family, and at the same time to clear the old Emperor's name. It was not to spread science. If he did not emphasize it again and again, Li Xuan was likely to confuse the two.
Seeing Li Xuan step into the gate of the Academy of Sciences after making three promises, he became excited again. Li Yi felt that it was better for him to see it in person three days later.
…
"Young Master, why is the moon so bumpy …"
Xiao Huan came down from a high platform in the courtyard and said with some disappointment.
Li Yi touched her head and said, "Didn't I tell you before? This is the true appearance of the moon."
Xiao Huan's pretty face was still a little disappointed. It was fine that there was no Chang 'e, Jade Rabbit, Guanghan Palace on the moon, but it was actually so ugly. The last bit of hope in her heart was finally completely shattered.
Ruyi came down from the high platform and asked Li Yi, "Husband, will you also use it to see the moon in Hibiscus Garden tomorrow?"
Li Yi nodded. The Academy of Sciences had only made one telescope for astronomical observation so far. Li Xuan treasured it like a treasure, and it was not easy for him to borrow it.
"I have seen it today, so I won't go tomorrow night. Duaner doesn't sleep well at night. If he doesn't see me when he wakes up, he will definitely cry." Ruyi looked at him and said.
Li Yi nodded and said, "If you don't want to go, then don't go. In fact, it's not that interesting …"
Ruyi didn't really like that kind of lively occasion. Moreover, Li Xuan wasn't really kind enough to invite those people to see the moon tomorrow. There might even be a fight, so he didn't force Ruyi to go with him.
Turning his head, he saw that Miss.Liu had finished looking at the moon and was looking at the telescope itself. Li Yi's heart skipped a beat and he immediately said, "This won't do. This will be of great use tomorrow. I can't take it …"
…
"Tonight, to Hibiscus Garden?"
In the Willow Lane, Zeng Zuimo looked at him in surprise and asked, "Isn't that the imperial garden?"
Li Yi looked at her and said, "There will be a lot of fun to see tonight. Do you want to go with me?"
He felt a bit bad that he didn't have much time to spend with her these few days. She liked crowds and should be more interested in such an occasion.
"Husband Li … Sister Liu is not going?" Zeng Zuimo looked at him and asked.
Li Yi shook his head.
"Then, then let me think about it."
She was actually a bit tempted. After all, this was a rare opportunity to be alone with him. However, their relationship hadn't been made public, so it was a bit inappropriate to appear with him like this …
An idea suddenly appeared in her mind. A glimmer of light flashed through her eyes. She nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go with you tonight …"
Cui Manor.
"Stargazing meeting, what is it …" Cui Qingze held an invitation in his hand and turned back to ask, "Is Madam free tonight? How about we go together?"
The woman shook her head and said, "I'm a bit tired today. Master, you can go by yourself."
Cui Qingze nodded. When he walked out of the room, he saw someone coming from the side corridor. He thought for a moment and asked, "Qingduo, His Majesty is holding a banquet in Hibiscus Garden tonight and inviting all the officials to participate in the stargazing meeting. Do you want to go together?"
"Stargazing meeting?"
Third Master Cui shook his head and said, "I'm not interested. Besides, I'm drinking with friends tonight. Big Brother, you should go by yourself …"
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