Jingdu had always been a troublesome place, but too many things had happened in recent days.
First, a fugitive killed someone on the Lantern Festival in a cruel way. Then, a woman near Jingdu disappeared inexplicably. The wanted poster of the fugitive had been posted all over Jingdu, but there was no result until now. The case of the missing woman was solved, but it was not perfect. Two other women had not been found.
Later, the envoy of the Qi Kingdom came from afar to negotiate for peace. It was publicized quite enthusiastically for two days, but there was no news about it after that.
In the middle of April, it was said that led by the Grand Tutor and several famous scholars forced the Emperor to issue an edict to summon the King of Shu, the eldest son of the Emperor, back to Jingdu and live in the East Palace …
Everyone knew why the King of Shu was expelled from Jingdu at that time. If he had taken another step forward, it would have been a great crime equivalent to rebellion. Merely being expelled was already a mercy beyond the law.
It was said that on that day in the hall, His Majesty was so angry that his old illness relapsed. The Grand Tutor and the others knelt in the hall and refused to get up. They did not know what happened after that. In any case, the imperial edict to summon the King of Shu back had not been issued.
However, it was faintly heard that the Grand Tutor Chu and those scholars were going to carry out some activities to "clean up the side of the Emperor", aiming at the Minister of Honor, Li Yi, County Marquis Li, who was the most favored by the Emperor.
Everyone knew that County Marquis Li and the princess had done a lot of good things for the world and helped many people live a good life. However, this kind of thing was planned by the scholars in the upper class. They couldn't participate in it at all. Of course, they wouldn't participate in it.
After all, this matter was led by the Grand Tutor, who was like a saint in the hearts of the people. Even those who were very firm in heart couldn't help but be shaken when thinking of this.
This was a game between the bigwigs, and they could only watch from afar.
What was strange was that no matter how the opponents slandered, County Marquis Li didn't do anything, which made it difficult for countless people to guess.
After all, this matter didn't only involve himself. Even the officials and forces in Jingdu who had some relations with him were greatly affected because of this matter.
In the government office of the capital, County Magistrate Liu was having a headache because of a street fight.
Fighting was just a small matter, but when the people involved in the fight, one was a member of the Cui family, and the other was just a commoner, and the Cui family was not in the right, the matter was a little difficult to deal with.
In front of the hall, an old man revealed a smile and said, "Hehe, Lord Liu, how should this case be judged? Please quickly give us a definite answer. My Young Master will have a banquet in a while."
County Magistrate Liu couldn't remember when was the last time someone talked to him like this in the court.
Could it be that this housekeeper of the Cui Residence thought that since Lord Li was at a disadvantage, the Cui Family could be more arrogant in the capital?
He looked at the disdainful young man standing in the middle of the hall, waved his hand and said, "Fighting in the street, disregarding the law. You will be punished with ten strokes of the cane and driven out of the county government …"
In the court, the young man's expression changed, and he shouted, "How dare you!"
The old man was startled, and his face also became gloomy. He said in a low voice, "Lord Liu, don't forget who my Young Master is, and don't forget who you are …"
"What a coincidence. I'm not afraid of threats at all, especially threats from your Cui Family …" County Magistrate Liu smiled and said, "This man disturbed the court and dared to threaten me. For the sake of your age, I won't beat him. Just throw him out as well."
Seeing the government runners drag the two people out, the smile on his face gradually disappeared. He clenched his fists, looked at the sky, and murmured, "Lord Li, what are you thinking?"
His face alternated between doubt, hesitation, worry, and fear. After a while, all kinds of complex emotions turned into determination.
He walked out of the hall and ordered a government runner, "Prepare the carriage, I need to go out."
…
"Shouning, move a little to the right, hold Yongning … hold her, not her head. Never mind, put your hand on her shoulder."
Li Yi instructed the proud Lolita, and then picked up the brush again, and drew on the spread paper.
The weather was good today, and he originally planned to draw a family portrait. Ruyi was holding Li Duan, Xiao Huan and Ruyi were standing on her side, and finally he would photoshop himself, and this family portrait would be perfect.
However, the proud Lolita came over, and she insisted on joining in. With her, of course, Yongning, so the small family became a big family.
The little guy couldn't stay quiet for long. After a while, he started to cry and make a fuss. Ruyi had to coax him. Fortunately, her part had been finished. As long as he added others, it would not be difficult for him.
After finishing the painting, he sent the proud Lolita and Yongning to play, and then he had time to lie in the yard, enjoying a moment of peace.
Not long after he closed his eyes, a pair of hands appeared on his shoulders, gently massaging him.
Ru Yi's voice was soft, "I've heard about the things that are spreading outside."
Li Yi opened his eyes and asked in surprise, "What is it?"
"They say that hubby is a sycophant …"
Li Yi sighed and said, "I thought I hid it well, but I never expected them to see through me …"
In fact, from a certain point of view, Old Man Chu and company were right. At the very least, he had hidden the fact that he wanted to make Princess Royal empress from the old emperor.
If one were to really think about it, compared to this treasonous matter, what the Cui family did was nothing.
Ruyi wasn't surprised by his words. After some thought, she said solemnly, "If hubby is a sycophant, then I'm the wife of the sycophant. When the sycophant and his wife join forces, there's no one to be afraid of."
Li Yi grabbed her hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry. One sycophant is enough to deal with these people. The sycophant's son is crying again. It's best you coax the sycophant's wife …"
Ruyi went to coax the restless Li Duan. Miss.Liu walked over from behind and stood in front of him. She looked down at him and asked, "How much longer are you going to wait?"
Lying on the recliner to look at Miss.Liu, he felt like he was looking up at her. Li Yi shook his head and said, "Those are all great Confucian scholars. In terms of influence, I can't compare to them … Eh, I have an idea. Ruyi, why don't you visit those stubborn old fogeys one by one at night? You don't have to beat them to death. All you have to do is beat them until they are paralyzed and unable to take care of themselves. That way, they won't be able to run around stirring up trouble …"
"Alright."
Miss.Liu simply agreed. The next moment, she disappeared in front of Li Yi.
Suddenly losing sight of Miss.Liu, Li Yi was startled. He immediately jumped up from the rocking chair and chased after her. He shouted, "Wait a minute. Let's discuss it again. Maybe there's another way …"
He didn't catch up with Miss.Liu. Instead, he saw Li Xuan and the Eldest Princess who came together.
When the three of them walked back in, someone also came out from another high door.
A middle-aged man said apologetically, "Prime Minister Qin, I'm really sorry. My father hasn't been feeling well recently and is resting in bed. He won't see anyone."
Prime Minister Qin looked at the two carriages parked in front of the Chu residence. He didn't say anything. He just looked at the middle-aged man and said lightly, "I have something to say. Tell the Grand Tutor that Qin Wen is grateful for his teaching back then. But today, he wants to destroy the pillar of the Jing Kingdom. I beg to differ …"
Inside the hall, Li Yi had just asked Li Xuan and the Eldest Princess to sit down. Before the tea was served, Fang walked in from outside and said, "Marquis, Lord Ceng is here."
Ceng Shichun should be here soon. Li Yi nodded and said, "Invite him in."
Ceng Shichun was wearing casual clothes today. When he walked into the hall, he looked up and was stunned at first. Then, he immediately bowed and said, "Ceng Shichun greets the Princess and the Crown Prince!"
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