"Grand Tutor, the Qi Kingdom has taken the initiative to seek peace. This has never happened since the founding of the country. Once we stop fighting the Qi Kingdom, our Jing Kingdom will be able to take this opportunity to recuperate and grow stronger …"
In the Chu household, Cui Qingming's face was full of excitement, but it suddenly turned fierce. "But that scoundrel harbors evil intentions and has bewitched His Majesty. Even Prime Minister Qin and Prime Minister Shen, the old generals, and many important ministers have been deceived by his flowery words … If we miss this golden opportunity, our losses will be immeasurable."
Grand Tutor Chu sat in his seat with a calm expression. When Cui Qingming finished speaking, he looked at him and said calmly, "In my life, I have seen the Jing Kingdom and the Qi Kingdom seek peace three times. In the end, the way of the world is still the way of the world. There is always war ahead, and the Qi Kingdom's wild ambition will never be satisfied …"
"But …"
"The weak have never had the right to negotiate. The enmity between the Jing Kingdom and the Qi Kingdom cannot be resolved with a peace treaty. The situation in the Qi Kingdom is chaotic now. We only need to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. There is no need to interfere. Moreover, a Crown Prince of the Qi Kingdom who has not ascended the throne cannot represent the Qi Kingdom."
"But …"
"I know what to do. You need not say more." Grand Tutor Chu picked up the teacup on the table. It was clear that he was sending the guest off.
Cui Qingming swallowed the words he wanted to say. His expression returned to normal. He slowly rose and said, "This junior bids his farewell."
He walked out of the hall and walked back the way he came. Just as he was about to step out of the Chu household's gate, he heard hurried footsteps behind him.
"Brother Cui, Brother Cui …" A middle-aged man caught up with him and said, "My father has been in a bad mood these days. If he has said anything overboard, I hope Brother Cui will not take it to heart."
"How could that be …" Cui Qingming smiled and said, "Grand Tutor has always been like this. How could I not know? Today, Grand Tutor's words have enlightened me. There are some things that I need to carefully think about."
The middle-aged man was relieved. "That's good, that's good …"
At the Chu family's entrance, Cui Qingming looked up at the 'Nation's Literary Bones' plaque. After a long while, he turned around and boarded the carriage.
The coachman leaned against the carriage and lifted the curtain slightly. He whispered, "Second Master, the yamen's people seem to have found that place."
Cui Qingming frowned. "So fast?"
The man nodded and said, "Today, the constables sent by the government are already five miles away from that place. I'm afraid they will find us soon. We have to move as soon as possible …"
Cui Qingming lifted the curtains of the window and looked in the direction of the Chu family again. He leaned against the carriage and said faintly, "If they want to investigate, then let them … Go to the capital governor's manor."
The coachman lowered the curtain and said in a low voice, "I understand …"
…
Outside the capital, in a certain village, in front of the grass at the village entrance.
Chu Ping bowed slightly to the white-haired old man in front of him. "Many thanks to Great Scholar Sun. Today, with Great Scholar Sun's guidance, Chu Ping has benefited greatly …"
"The younger generation will surpass us in time, the younger generation will surpass us in time. We are old now. The future belongs to you young people …" The old man stroked his white beard and said, "Send my regards to the Grand Tutor. I will pay a visit another day …"
"I bid you farewell, elder."
"I won't be sending you off."
Chu Ping walked all the way to the village entrance. There were already people waiting there.
A well-dressed young man stretched out his hand and pointed at the carriage beside him. He smiled and said, "Master Chu, please …"
On a high hill outside the village, a constable was lying in the grass. He put away the cylindrical object in front of him and furrowed his brows.
They had been following that carriage all day, but from the logo on it, it belonged to a small noble family in the capital. This matter was a bit troublesome to deal with.
He turned his head and said in a low voice, "Keep a close watch here. I will go back and report to the master!"
At the same time, in the capital governor's manor.
Ceng Shichun put down his teacup and looked at Cui Qingming. "You don't have to worry about that woman. To prevent her from causing trouble outside, I have already locked her up in prison. As long as we find a reason, she can be locked up like this …"
Cui Qingming nodded and said, "The matter I mentioned just now …"
"Don't worry. I will also have people keep a close eye on that place. There won't be any delays."
"This matter is very important. I will leave it to Brother Ceng."
Ceng Shichun looked at him and said solemnly, "Brother Cui can rest assured that I will handle this matter."
…
"Bide your time."
Li Yi crumpled a piece of paper into a ball and threw it into the lake. He didn't quite understand the four words that Ceng Shichun had sent him.
The arrival of the Qi Kingdom's envoy to the capital was a great opportunity that couldn't be more obvious. Inciting public opinion, colluding with the court officials to force the abdication of the throne, pressuring the Emperor, and so on. With a whole set of gifts, the Cui family and their accomplices were almost finished.
But if others didn't make a move, it wouldn't be good for him to make the first move. In this way, Lord Ceng's words of "bide your time" seemed a little out of the blue.
He didn't finish his words, and this half was unclear and vague, which was really annoying.
Her Royal Highness threw a stone at the lake, leaving a long mark on the surface of the lake. It flew to the other side and disappeared. She asked casually, "This time, what other reason can they think of?"
Li Yi imitated her and threw a stone. The stone sank into the lake with a thud.
"I don't know …" He shook his head and thought for a moment. Suddenly, he said, "Why don't we be a little more ruthless …"
MIngzhu looked at him and asked, "How ruthless?"
Li Yi pointed at the ripples on the surface of the lake and said, "Take advantage of the quiet night, when the moon is dark and the wind is strong, and send a few masters to kidnap Cui Qingze, Cui Qingming, and a few other important figures of the Cui family …"
"And then?"
Li Yi threw another stone into the lake.
MIngzhu looked at the ripples on the surface of the lake and asked, "What if Grand Tutor Chu stands out and opposes?"
Another thump came from the surface of the lake.
"Noble Consort Cui?"
Thud!
"What about all the opposing officials in the court and all the people in the world?"
"Then forget it." Li Yi shook his head and lay on the lawn with his hands behind his head. He sighed and said, "In this way, the fish in this lake can't be eaten in the future."
Therefore, this kind of thing couldn't be rushed. Her side still had to take the righteous side, and basically could only rely on the other side to court death. This was very passive and not easy. As a friend, he did this for her. If she didn't reward him with a very, very high official title in the future, even the heavens wouldn't be able to bear it.
MIngzhu knew that he was just joking. She imitated him and lay on the lawn with her hands behind her head, looking at the blue sky. At this moment, all the heavy court affairs seemed to be completely erased from her mind like the cloudless sky.
"You …"
Li Yi turned sideways and was about to say something. His mouth opened halfway and his whole body froze.
When she lay on the lawn with her hands behind her head, the clothes on her chest tightened, revealing a seductive curve.
The two of them were very close to each other. Because of the perspective, at this moment, Li Yi couldn't tell who was the winner between her and Miss.Liu …
In the small pavilion in the lake, Li Xuan sighed.
He always felt that there was something between Li Yi and MIngzhu that he didn't know besides the love between a man and a woman.
Unfortunately, the two of them denied it every time. He couldn't get any useful information from either of them.
Beside him, the proud Lolita held her chin with her hands and looked in the same direction as him. She also sighed slowly …
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