"The capital is not peaceful these days. It's good for you to go out for a walk …"
The old madam hugged Li Duan and sighed. "But Duaner is still so young. Will he be able to endure such a long journey …"
Li Yi comforted her. "It's a slow journey. There's no rush."
The journey was long, and it was inevitable that the horses and carriage would be tired. However, the Li family's carriages were specially designed and had good shock absorption. In terms of comfort, even Li Xuan's imperial carriage could not compare, so it was not a big problem.
"Every time you go to a place, write a letter to grandma." The old madam looked at him and warned him. "I don't know how long my old bones can last. I'm afraid I won't see the day Duaner grows up."
Li Yi shook his head. "Master Tan Yin said that grandma's body is healthy. It's not difficult for you to live to a hundred years old. You will definitely see that day."
"I don't ask for a long life. I'm already satisfied to see you all well." The old madam sighed again. "This trip will not be short. You will have to personally visit some manors."
Li Yi nodded. "I know."
With his current identity and status, as well as his connections in the capital, even if he left, he could not leave quietly. He could not go on a trip with Ruyi like last time.
Moreover, the meaning of this departure was completely different from the last time.
…
Qin Manor.
An old man in a plain gray robe personally brewed a cup of tea and handed it to the opposite side. He shook his head. "I thought that the court was now clear and bright and talented people were emerging. I didn't expect that there would still be so many short-sighted people. They are muddle-headed, muddle-headed …"
After Prime Minister Qin resigned, he became more spirited.
He had just chatted with him and learned that after the old man resigned, he drank tea and listened to the opera every day. This old man who had worked hard for the country for a lifetime, although he could not be said to be happy in his later years, at least he had some leisure.
He had acted on the stage for a lifetime. Now, it was time to sit down and listen to the opera.
Li Yi took a sip of tea and smiled. "It's rare for a person to be muddle-headed in this lifetime."
Prime Minister Qin shook his head and said, "I know that the reasons His Majesty used to grant you the title of King are not everything you have … They lost a chance, a chance to sweep away all the countries and unify the world."
Li Yi smiled and drank his tea, lowering his head in silence.
"It's so difficult that I'm confused …" The old man stood up and said, "Let's go. This Jing Kingdom can't keep you here. I want to go out for a walk as well. If I walk more after eating, perhaps I can live a few more years. Let's see how far you can go … I only hope that when the time comes, you won't point your sword at the Jing Kingdom."
Li Yi shook his head. "Prime Minister Qin, you worry too much."
"I'm no longer Prime Minister Qin …" The old man smiled and said, "It's rare to be muddle-headed, it's rare to be muddle-headed …"
He walked out of the door with the help of his walking stick, followed closely by an old servant.
When Li Yi walked out of Qin Manor, he saw a few figures walking towards him.
"Be careful." Qin He supported a woman and carefully walked up the steps. The woman's belly was slightly bulging, indicating that she was pregnant.
The woman's face was somewhat familiar. Li Yi quickly remembered that she was Lady Shuangshuang's older sister, the girl called "Lin Qin" who had cried out in front of the Ministry of Justice.
"Help Madam inside first." Qin He ordered the two servant girls behind him, turned around, bowed, and said, "This commoner greets Gyeong Of Silla."
A man stood behind Qin He. When he saw Li Yi, his eyes revealed joy.
Li Yi nodded slightly. When he passed by them, he paused and asked, "With your courage and ability, have you never thought about becoming an official in the court and reviving the Qin family?"
"Becoming an official in the court …" Qin He smiled and then said, "Becoming an official in the court is boring, and reviving the family is even more boring. How can it be as free as being a commoner … Your Highness Gyeong Of Silla, what do you think?"
Li Yi turned around and looked at the woman who had already gone far away. He raised his hand slightly and said, "Congratulations in advance."
"Thank you, Your Highness …"
… …
Fang sat in the carriage and asked, "Son-in-law, where are we going now?"
In the capital today, there were not many mansions that were worthy of him personally visiting. Li Yi thought about it and said, "To General Xue's Manor."
Although Old General Xue's address had the word "old" in it, other than the white hair on his head and the wrinkles on his face, he had nothing to do with the word "old".
When Li Yi and Fang walked in, he was bare-chested and running around the courtyard with two huge stone padlocks in his hands. When he saw Li Yi enter, he looked around and frowned. "You brat, you really don't know the rules anymore. How can you not bring a gift when visiting the Venerable One's house?"
Li Yi waved his hand and said, "I'm only here to see if Old General Xue is still healthy. I'm not here as a guest. It seems that Old General Xue is still strong despite his old age. I'll take my leave now!"
"You still want to leave? What kind of place do you think the Xue Manor is? You can come and go as you please!" Old General Xue threw over one of the stone padlocks in his hand. Li Yi caught it and threw it to Fang behind him. He turned around and said, "The Xue Manor is a general's manor, not a bandit's lair. There's no need to be so overbearing, right?"
Old General Xue grinned and said, "You don't say. My Old Xue Family's ancestors were indeed bandits. They followed the founding emperor to conquer the world and became a general …"
"That's a coincidence." Li Yi smiled and said, "My ancestors were also bandits. We're both bandits, but the difference is really big …"
Old General Xue looked at him with eyes that shone brightly. He said, "I've long said that you are suitable for the army. I didn't think that your skinny arms and legs would hide so deeply …"
He then looked at Fang, who was tossing the stone padlock around like it was a rock. He said in surprise, "If this was on the battlefield, he would be able to fight against ten soldiers … Why, are you interested in joining the army? This old man can guarantee that within two years, you will at least become a chiliarch."
Although Old General Xue was a sly old fox, he was still not good enough to fool Fang. He was much more interested in being a bandit than a chiliarch. Within two years, he might be able to borrow the heads of two chiliarchs to play with.
"Let's talk about this in the future." Li Yi shook his head and said, "I'm here this time to bid you farewell."
"Farewell?" Old General Xue was startled, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared. He turned around and ordered a servant of the Xue Manor, "Go, call Old Ma and the others over."
The Generals' residences were not far from each other. Back when the imperial court divided the houses, the civil officials and military officials were separated very widely. Not long after, the few old generals appeared in the main hall of the Xue Manor.
Old General Ma sighed and said, "His Majesty's insistence on conferring the title of King to you is indeed somewhat inappropriate. Otherwise, the situation would not have turned out like this."
Li Yi shook his head and said, "It's not just because of this reason. I have more important things to do."
Old General Xue turned to look at him and asked, "What important things?"
Li Yi shook his head and did not reply.
"Let's not talk about this. Let's drink!" Old General Ma slapped the table in annoyance and said, "Let's not talk about these bullsh * t matters. Go and do whatever you want to do. Don't worry, with us old fellows in the capital, we will definitely protect the Li family."
Li Yi came to visit these old generals with this intention. His own Li family was not afraid of anything, but the Old Mistress' Li family was different. With the double insurance of Li Xuan and these old generals, he could only leave with peace of mind.
He raised his wine cup and said, "Let me toast to the generals!"
Old General Xue waved his hand and said, "At this time, you brat still want to play tricks. Toast to this old man first!"
Old General Ma said angrily, "Old Xue, why should I toast to you first? Is your face bigger or that thing bigger?"
Old General Xue said mockingly, "In terms of face, this old man can't compare to your horse face. In terms of that thing, who has this old man been afraid of?"
"Why don't we compete!"
"I'm afraid of you!"
Li Yi hurriedly pulled the two of them apart and said, "Didn't we compete last time? Let's not compete today. Let's drink, let's drink …"
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