Ceng Shichun hurriedly picked up a box from the ground and put it on the table. "This is the contract of Steward Hou and the others. From now on, let them stay here."
The blush on Zeng Zuimo's face hadn't disappeared. She lowered her head and didn't dare to look at anyone. "Thank you, Second Uncle."
Hearing this title again after so many years, Ceng Shichun couldn't hide the joy on his face. He also let out a long sigh of relief.
She was willing to call him Second Uncle, which meant that she had let go of the knot in her heart from thirteen years ago. This was also the knot in his heart that he couldn't let go of for a long time.
"Then … I'll leave first." Ceng Shichun looked at them, especially at Li Yi's face for a long time. He then turned around and left, closing the door on his way out.
The Luo Shui Goddess still had her head down. Li Yi sat on the chair and pulled her over. "He's gone, let's continue …"
"Continue what …" The Luo Shui Goddess's voice was almost inaudible.
Li Yi didn't answer. Instead, he used his actions to tell her what to continue.
After an unknown amount of time, she lazily leaned against Li Yi's chest. Her eyes were blurred as she murmured, "Do you still remember what it was like when we first met?"
Li Yi grabbed her hand and said, "At that time, I also grabbed your hand like this, and you still thought I was a lecher …"
"You are a lecher …" Zeng Zuimo removed her hand from his waist and said with a blush.
"So be it. It's good to be a lecher …" Li Yi put his hand back and said shamelessly.
She symbolically struggled for a while before letting him be. She murmured, "I still remember that time in the Jadeite Courtyard, you rushed up from below the stage and asked me if I had transmigrated from Earth. From then on, I was curious. What is Earth, and what is transmigration?"
Now that Li Yi thought about it, he found it a little funny. Not long after he came to this world, he happened to hear someone singing "Immortal Magpie Bridge", which only existed in another world. Naturally, he was surprised and happy, but in the end, it was just a misunderstanding. However, if not for that beautiful misunderstanding, there would be no such scene.
He couldn't help hugging her tightly and said with a smile, "It's a secret …"
…
She grew up here and naturally had an unforgettable feeling for this place.
When the two walked out of the room, Li Yi had already discussed with her. They would go back to Willow Lane to tidy up and move here with Wan and Ruoqing in a few days.
She had never dared to do something like that before. Moreover, she did it in front of these people whom she had known since she was young. Therefore, after she walked out of the room, she blushed and lowered her head. Especially when she saw Ceng Shichun standing in front of her, even her white and tender neck was covered with a layer of pink.
"This time, the Cui family's target is not only the king of Shu, but also you." Ceng Shichun glared at him vaguely before saying, "It may not be peaceful in the near future. Be careful."
Ceng Zuimo looked at Li Yi worriedly and asked, "Are they going to do something bad to you?"
Li Yi helped her tidy up her slightly messy hair and said, "Don't worry. Who do you think your husband is? The Cui family is more than a thousand years too early to make trouble for me."
"Now is not the time. No matter what happens, it's best to wait and see." Ceng Shichun looked at him and said, "The Chu family's influence is too wide. If you can't kill them in one strike, there will be endless trouble. Now is not the time for you to act …"
Ceng Shichun said it was not the right time. Li Yi could naturally understand.
For example, Grand Tutor Chu's precious grandson had some strange hobbies and was related to the missing girls some time ago. But because he was the grandson of the Chu family, he was secretly let go …
If this matter was revealed at a normal time, it would at most affect the Chu family's reputation a little. With Grand Tutor Chu around, the Chu family could still stand tall.
However, if he was the happiest person in the Chu clan and used the clan's accumulated reputation to do something, it would be like a sharp blade that could destroy the foundation of the clan.
Moreover, if they didn't drag things out, who knew who else would jump out at the crucial moment in court?
…
In a pavilion in the middle of the lake, Li Yi was teaching Yongning how to fish. She had almost completely integrated into this world. After all, she was still young and her worldview had not formed. When she grew older, she probably wouldn't have a clear impression of the other world.
"How can you still sit here?" Li Xuan walked over from behind and said with a frown, "News just came from the Palace. The court is almost in an uproar. Even Uncle Huang was alarmed and went straight to the Great Hall. You're actually fishing here?"
"Then what can I do?" Li Yi glanced at him and said, "Fight with those old scholars? Won't they have another reason to impeach me?"
"The matter of your impeachment has already been suppressed by MIngzhu." Li Xuan shook his head and said, "In court, led by Grand Tutor Chu and accompanied by four scholars, those people are jointly asking Uncle Huang to issue an edict to transfer the King of Shu back to the capital."
Li Yi held Yongning's small hand and helped her stabilize the fishing rod. He then gently pulled it up and a fat carp jumped out of the water.
The little girl let go of the fishing rod and shook Li Yi's arm. She said excitedly, "Brother, a fish has taken the bait!"
Li Yi patted her head and said with a smile, "This fish, I'll make fish soup for Yongning later …"
…
In the Great Hall.
His Majesty had just lost his temper. The atmosphere in the Great Hall was heavy and deathly silent.
Grand Tutor Chu looked up and got up from his chair. Leaning on his walking stick, he moved step by step to the center of the Great Hall.
"His Majesty's body is unwell. It's best to appoint a Crown Prince as soon as possible to establish the foundation of the country and settle the hearts of the people. The King of Shu is the son of Concubine Cui and is also His Majesty's eldest son. He has a respected status and is in line with the ancestral rules. He is the best candidate to live in the East Palace …"
He covered his mouth and coughed a few times. He put down his walking stick, cupped his fists and bowed. He said loudly, "Your Majesty, please summon the King of Shu back to the capital!"
Among the hundreds of officials, four white-haired old men walked out and stood behind Grand Tutor Chu. They bowed deeply and said loudly, "Your Majesty, please summon the King of Shu back to the capital!"
In the Great Hall, many officials looked at each other and walked out.
"Your Majesty, please summon the King of Shu back to the capital!"
"Your Majesty, please summon the King of Shu back to the capital!"
"Your Majesty, please summon the King of Shu back to the capital!"
…
Everyone's voices resounded throughout the hall. Even though there were a few different voices, they were quickly drowned out.
Cui Qingming was also in the crowd with a smile on his face.
"They don't look like courtiers at all." In front of the crowd, Prime Minister Shen's face darkened. He said angrily, "What are they doing? They are forcing the Emperor to abdicate!"
Seeing this, Qin Xiang shook his head with a complicated expression.
Emperor Jing slowly rose from his throne and looked down. His gaze finally stopped on Grand Tutor Chu's face. His chest rose and fell slightly as he slowly said, "Grand Tutor, are you forcing us?"
"I dare not force Your Majesty." Grand Tutor Chu lifted his head, his gaze calm. "I'm doing this for the world, for the people of the Jing Kingdom, and for His Majesty …"
He tidied up his robe, knelt on the ground, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, please issue the decree!"
"Your Majesty, please issue the decree!"
"Your Majesty, please issue the decree!"
…
The sound waves grew louder and louder, as if they were going to overturn the roof of the Great Hall.
Emperor Jing revealed a sorrowful expression. He pointed downwards and murmured, "You, you all …"
Chang De immediately stepped forward and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, the Dragon's body is more important!"
MIngzhu quickly walked over from the side and said, "Bring Imperial Father to rest first!"
After a few eunuchs accompanied Emperor Jing and left, she walked down the steps and looked at Grand Tutor Chu and asked, "Grand Tutor, how long are you going to kneel for?"
Grand Tutor Chu raised his head and said expressionlessly, "As long as His Majesty does not issue the decree, this old man will not get up."
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