In a feudal society where imperial power was supreme, the throne was the most dignified and supreme thing.
Li Xuan's way of thinking, which was like kicking the throne around like a ball, was very different from the ancient people. Li Yi felt deeply guilty.
Thinking about how Li Yi was obsessed with mental arithmetic and was exactly the same as him, as his teacher, Li Yi felt that his sins were even deeper.
Li Xuan was still young, and his thoughts were too idealistic and unrealistic. In two years, he would understand that the throne wasn't something he could give up just because he wanted to, and he could give it to whoever he wanted.
Li Han could be a good head of the arithmetic academy, and he could be a cook, but it was unlikely that he could be a good emperor.
At least, this was what Li Yi thought when he ate the fish he roasted.
After handing over the fish with the bones removed to Yong Ning and Shouning, Li Han walked over and looked at Li Xuan in the distance. He asked hesitantly, "Teacher, what were you talking about with my brother?"
Li Yi picked up a piece of fish and asked, "What's wrong?"
Li Han shook his head and said, "Nothing … It's just that I have a bad feeling."
Children nowadays had a strong desire to live. Li Yi looked at him and shook his head, saying, "We didn't talk about much. Don't think too much, go roast another fish …"
… …
Furong Garden had a quiet environment and pleasant scenery. Other than Qujiang Gardens, it was one of the two most beautiful imperial gardens in the capital. The Li family wasn't far from these two places. When he and Ruyi went home, they didn't even need to take a carriage.
Li Yi carried the already asleep Li Duan. Ruyi tilted her head and looked at him, asking, "Husband, do you feel that Duaner really likes Xiao Rui?"
Such a young child actually didn't know whether he liked or not. It was just that the two children had played together for a long time and were used to it.
If it was a kitten or a puppy, he would still like it.
Li Yi looked at her and asked, "Did Her Majesty and niangzi say something?"
Ruyi smiled and nodded. "She said that Duaner and Xiao Rui were born on the same day. It's fate from their previous lives. If they can grow up together like this, they can be considered childhood sweethearts. Why don't we settle the marriage now …"
Because of his own experience, Li Yi abhorred things like arranged marriages or child betrothal. He shook his head and said, "Their affairs will depend on themselves in the future. We'd better not interfere too much."
Ruyi obviously liked Xiao Rui very much. She thought for a moment and said, "But Xiao Rui is a princess. When the time comes, many people will want to marry into the royal family. If the Duaner likes her and she is betrothed to someone else …"
"Then let's snatch!" Li Yi said without hesitation, "My wife is the best at snatching people …"
Ruyi took Li Duan from his arms and said lightly, "I have something to discuss with Sister Zui Mo. Husband, sleep in the study tonight …"
Li Yi shook his head and said, "Don't. If there's anything to discuss, let's go together …"
Ruyi looked at him and asked, "Sister Zui Mo and I are going to discuss all night. Does husband want to join us?"
"If you don't mind …" Li Yi looked at the smile on Ruyi's face, waved his hand, and said, "Forget it. That bed is too small for three people …"
He had originally planned to marry Zui Mo at the beginning of the year, but because of the death of the former Emperor, he could only postpone the date. Now, although a month had passed, there was no auspicious date in a short period of time. Of course, the more important reason was that he thought that the time between the two events was too short, and he felt uneasy.
He was gratified that Zui Mo could understand this and even comforted him. How lucky he was in this life to be able to meet these women …
Thinking about it, this might also be God's compensation for his previous life. After all, he went to the library with the intention of learning. Not only did he meet a psychopath who returned kindness with ingratitude, but he also encountered an incredible fire — God owed him too much.
At the gate of the Li Mansion, Li Yi unexpectedly saw a person.
The gatekeeper of the Li family said politely to a young man, "Sir, my master and madam have gone out. I don't know when they will be back. Why don't you come again tomorrow, or wait in the mansion?"
The young man cupped his hands and said, "In that case, I will come again another day."
"No need for another day." Li Yi walked over, patted Jiang Zian on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Brother Jiang, what's the matter? Let's talk inside …"
The expression on Jiang Zian's face immediately became respectful, "Lord Li …"
…
In the mansion, the maid served good tea. Li Yi looked at Jiang Zian and asked with a smile, "Brother Zian should be leaving soon, right?"
"Yes, the appointment from the Ministry of Personnel has been issued. I will leave tomorrow." Jiang Zian nodded and suddenly stood up. He bowed deeply to Li Yi and said, "Jiang Zian thanks Lord Li for saving my life!"
His former friend had almost pushed him into the abyss. His former enemy had not only saved him from prison, but had also given him a bright career. At this moment, standing in front of Li Yi, his heart was in turmoil, and he could not control himself.
Li Yi stood up and helped him up. He said, "Brother Jiang, please be careful on this trip to Qing 'an Prefecture. Anxi County is also your hometown. You must govern it well in the future. Don't let your people down."
Jiang Zian's expression was solemn. He bowed and said, "Zian will not let Lord Li down."
Li Yi smiled and said, "You don't have to be so polite. Sit …"
After Jiang Zian sat down, he cupped his hands again and said, "I have offended you in the past. Lord Li, please forgive me. I, I …"
"Don't mention the past …" Li Yi waved his hand and said, "How can there be no wine when old friends gather? Servants, bring wine!"
The Li family's cooks were very fast. In a quarter of an hour, a jar of wine and a few dishes were served.
Li Yi had once made up his mind to never drink again, but he did not persist for long. During this time, he had failed to compete with Miss.Liu and MIngzhu in terms of drinking, but his tolerance for alcohol had greatly improved.
Jiang Zian was very restrained at first, but after a few cups of wine, he gradually became intoxicated.
"Lord Li, Brother Li, do you really think of me as a friend …"
"Of course. I, Li Yi, don't have many friends. You, Jiang Zian, are one of them. Don't forget, we are friends who have been through life and death together …"
"Since we are friends, there are some things that I have to say …" Jiang Zian's eyes were hazy from the alcohol. He looked at him discontentedly and said, "Miss Ruoqing is such a good woman. Even if she is the Empress, don't you want to find her? You, you scolded those Jinshi in Prince Ning Mansion, where is your courage …"
Li Yi slapped him on the head and scolded, "At this time, you still dare to think about my Ruoqing?"
"I don't think about her!" Jiang Zian's face turned red. He stared at him and said, "I just feel that what you did was not like a man …"
"I am not like a man …" Li Yi looked at Jiang Zian and took the woman who was pouring wine for him into his arms. He said, "Ruoqing, tell him, do I look like a man …"
Jiang Zian was shocked. "Ah, you, you are Miss Ruoqing …"
…
At the door, hearing the man's hearty laughter coming from the room, Drunken Mo lowered her head, and a trace of sadness appeared in her eyes.
Although he was laughing, it did not mean that he was really happy. If he was really happy, he would not have to drink.
If he was not happy, it would be difficult for her to smile.
Ruyi walked to her side, glanced into the room, and whispered, "After the former Emperor left, my husband did not have many enemies, nor did he have many friends …"
"He once said that after the former Emperor left, no one could shelter them from the wind and rain …" Drunken Mo looked at the figure in the room and shook her head. "Now in the capital, who can set off a storm? They respect him, fear him, and fear him. He actually does not like this …"
Ruyi took her hand and shook her head. "There is only one side of my husband that we do not understand."
Jiang Zian was soon drunk and was helped to the guest room by the servants of the Li family to rest. Li Yi leaned against the chair and rested for a moment. When he opened his eyes, he saw an old face full of wrinkles.
Since the death of the Emperor, he had not seen this old face for a long time.
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