"It's getting colder and colder these days."
The great merchant capital, Liyuan.
Hongzhu, who was dressed in red, stood in front of the room, holding a fruit plate, looking at the snowflakes falling in the sky, and said sweetly, "I don't know if that brat Ziye is back. Is it because of the water spirit born by the girl from Yingzhou?" I was so happy that I forgot to go home."
"Soon."
On the side, Li Youwei felt a hint of chill, tightened the brocade robe on her body, and said, "His second brother went there in person, and he will be back soon. It doesn't matter if it's earlier or later, as long as everything is fine."
"How could something happen to him?"
Hongzhupi smiled and said, "That kid is smarter than anyone else. Those people in Yingzhou are really short-sighted. It's not good to catch anyone. If you insist on catching kid Ziye, won't you be causing trouble for yourself?"
Having said this, Hongzhu looked at the woman beside her and asked, "Youwei, I heard that Prince Xuanwu is still obsessed with you. When you were discussing business with the Changsun family, he came to harass you again for an excuse. I can help him." Did he teach him a lesson?"
"Need not."
Li Youwei shook her head and said, "I can still handle it. After all, Prince Xuanwu's status is extraordinary, so it is not appropriate for him to be impulsive again for the time being."
"That dandy boy only dared to be so arrogant because he saw that my younger brother was not in the house. Otherwise, with my younger brother's temperament, he would definitely not be spared." Hongzhu said coldly.
"The people do not fight against the officials."
Li Youwei said softly, "Although the Li family has some strength, it is best not to conflict with people in the court."
"It's a pity that even Little Red Riding Hood is not here now. Otherwise, given the friendship between him and Xiao Ziye, he probably wouldn't just sit idly by."
Hongzhu looked at the snowflakes outside the porch and said, "So many people all rushed to Yingzhou, and Li Yuan became deserted. I'm really not used to it."
"If you wait a little longer, maybe they will come back before the New Year."
Li Youwei's eyes flashed with light, and she said, "I didn't expect that my little brother will be away for a year. I thought I would be back in three to five months."
"Miss."
at this time.
Outside the inner courtyard, a servant walked quickly and saluted respectfully, "Miss Changsun, please see me."
"Changsun Nanqiao?"
When Hongzhu heard this, she looked startled and said, "What is she here for?"
"Not sure."
Li Youwei shook her head and said, "Coming here at this time, you should have something serious to do."
After speaking, Li Youwei looked at the servants in front and said, "Invite them to the main hall."
"yes!"
The servant accepted the order and immediately turned around and left.
"Let's go and see."
Li Youwei said something and immediately walked towards the front yard.
Hong Zhu stuffed the last piece of dried fruit in the fruit plate into her mouth, then put down the fruit plate and followed quickly.
Front yard, main hall.
The eldest grandson Nanqiao, dressed in a gorgeous fur robe, was sitting in the hall. Her face was gorgeous, her eyes were like autumn water, captivating the soul, showing the charm of a mature woman.
Another year has passed, and the eldest grandson Nanqiao's beautiful face not only does not have any traces of time, but on the contrary, it becomes more and more charming.
"Sister Zhangsun."
Li Youwei came and saw the woman in the hall and saluted politely.
"Miss Li."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao stood up and returned the courtesy politely.
"Why are Sister Changsun here at this time?"
Li Youwei glanced at the heavy snow outside and said, "Is something wrong?"
"Um."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao nodded and said solemnly, "Miss Li, there is something I must tell you. King Xuanwu may want to ask your Majesty to grant a marriage between you and Prince Xuanwu's son."
"What!"
Behind Li Youwei, Hongzhu's expression suddenly changed when he heard this, and murderous intent was evident in his eyes.
The eldest grandson Nanqiao felt this and subconsciously looked at the woman in red behind the eldest daughter of the Li family.
This Hongzhu girl from the Li Mansion is not an ordinary person.
In front of Hong Zhu, Li Youwei frowned slightly when she heard the news brought by her eldest grandson Nanqiao, but she was not too panicked. She said calmly, "I wonder where sister eldest grandson got this news?"
"The Queen," the eldest grandson Nanqiao said seriously.
Li Youwei's body was slightly shaken, but she quickly recovered and said, "Even if your Majesty granted me a marriage, you should have asked me what the Li family meant. My father is still in Yuzhou City, and there is no word from my parents about the matchmaker. This marriage will become a success." No."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao looked at the still calm expressions of the Li family's daughter in front of her, and sighed, it would be a pity for such a strange woman to marry the playboy of Prince Xuanwu.
"Miss Li."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao looked very serious and said, "The Queen Mother told me this matter personally. It is also the Queen Mother's wish that I come to tell Miss Li."
Li Youwei heard the former's intention, saluted respectfully, and said, "The Queen's kindness, Youwei, will always be remembered in my heart."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao reached out to help the woman in front of him and said softly, "The biological mother of the third prince, Concubine Shu, is King Xuanwu's biological sister. Miss Li must know about this relationship. King Xuanwu went to the palace to discuss the matter with Concubine Shu the day before yesterday. Concubine Shu One of the palace servants accidentally overheard this and reported the matter to the Queen. Does Miss Li understand what I mean?"
"I see."
A flash of thought flashed in Li Youwei's eyes, and she said, "This matter is not a foregone conclusion yet, but it is also very troublesome."
"good."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao nodded and said, "This matter is only the wish of King Xuanwu and Concubine Shu for the time being. His Majesty has not expressed his position. Just as Miss Li said, if His Majesty granted the marriage, he would definitely ask the Li family about their intentions, or at least inform them. Your Majesty, fortunately, the Li family is not an ordinary merchant family. Regardless of the influence of the Li family in the big merchants or the fact that the second son of the Li family has become a great practitioner of the Five Realms, Your Majesty will carefully consider the marriage grant and will not take it lightly. Make a decision, so the Li family still has time, but once His Majesty really agrees to the marriage, everything will be a foregone conclusion and no one can change it."
Having said this, the eldest grandson Nanqiao looked at the woman in front of him and said, "The Li family should make preparations early."
"Thank you, Sister Changsun, for making a deliberate trip to inform me of this matter, so that my Li family would not be completely caught off guard." Li Youwei thanked her with another polite salute.
"Miss Li, there is no need to be so polite."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao hesitated for a moment, then said, "Actually, I also want to ask, what does Miss Li think of my fourth prince? Is it possible?"
Li Youwei was stunned for a moment, then gently shook her head and said, "His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince has a distinguished status, and his martial arts talent is rare to find in a century. I heard from disciples of the Confucian sect that when he was in Mobei, His Highness the Fourth Prince also took good care of his younger brother. Youwei is grateful in her heart, but she doesn’t dare to climb high.”
"pity."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao sighed softly and said, "Although I already knew Miss Li's answer, I still couldn't help but want to ask. To be honest with you, my fourth prince also broke the hearts of the Queen and I. However, since Miss Li has no intention of doing so, forget it. By the way, I just mentioned Third Young Master Li. It’s been so long, hasn’t he come back yet?”
"No."
Li Youwei said softly, "It should be soon. His second brother has already gone to find him in person."
"That's good, let's remind Miss Li."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao said seriously, "In the Li family, the three siblings, including Miss Li, are not yet married. The second young master Li has entered the fifth realm, so forget it. No one dares to provoke him easily. However, Miss Li and Li Third Young Master, I'm afraid he won't be so lucky. In the whirlpool of this capital, marriage is almost inevitable."
Li Youwei heard this and nodded slightly, "Youwei understands what Sister Changsun means."
"Miss Li, just be mentally prepared."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao said calmly, "The eldest grandson's family and the Li family have cooperated quite happily this year. Therefore, I don't want anything to happen to the Li family. Miss Li should find a way to solve the matter of Prince Xuanwu as soon as possible, otherwise, it will always be the case. A problem."
"Um."
Li Youwei nodded and said, "This matter is really troublesome to Sister Changsun and the Queen. Please thank the Queen on behalf of You. If there is a chance, the Li family will definitely repay the favor."
"polite."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao said softly, "I will bring Miss Li's words. Well, it's already getting late, so I will go back first."
"I'm sending my eldest grandson to my sister," Li Youwei said.
The eldest grandson Nanqiao nodded and immediately walked outside.
Li Youwei followed with an umbrella and saw him off in person.
"Miss Li."
In the courtyard, the eldest grandson Nanqiao spoke.
"Sister Zhangsun, just call me Youwei."
On the side, Li Youwei said.
The eldest grandson Nanqiao hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Youwei, sister, I would like to remind you that your identity is too enviable. In Kyoto, the people who are eyeing you are not only the Crown Prince of Southwest, but also Prince Li. After the news of the Second Young Master entering the Fifth Realm reached the capital, the Li family became more than just an ordinary merchant family."
Second Young Master Li has entered the fifth realm at such an age, which shows his amazing talent in martial arts. In time, he is likely to become as powerful as the scholar from Tianyu Palace.
The power of one person is enough to frighten an area.
"Youwei will seriously remember what Sister Zhangsun said," Li Youwei said softly.
"Youwei, when Mr. Li San comes back, let him come and sit in the Changsun Mansion."
The eldest grandson Nanqiao continued, "Feng Yu and Mr. Li San are similar in age, so they can get closer to each other."
"good."
Li Youwei responded, "When my younger brother comes back, I will ask him to go to Changsun Mansion to express his gratitude in person."
While the two were talking, they had arrived outside Li Garden.
"Okay, let's send it here."
Grandson Nanqiao smiled and said, "I'm leaving."
"Sister, be careful on the road."
Li Youwei said softly.
"Um."
The eldest grandson, Nanqiao, immediately stepped into the carriage.
Then, the carriage rumbled and rushed towards Changsun Mansion.
In front of Li Garden, Li Youwei stood quietly, with little glimmers of light flashing in her beautiful eyes.
From behind, Hongzhu stepped forward and said calmly, "The eldest grandson Nanqiao and the queen in the palace obviously don't want to see the marriage between Li Yuan and King Xuanwu."
"There is only one position for the prince, and the same is true for the throne."
Li Youwei looked calmly and said, "That's fine. If there is too much peace in the palace, the situation of the Li family will be even more dangerous."
It's no secret that the Queen and Concubine Shu don't get along.
The fourth prince and the third prince are also strong candidates vying for the position of prince.
The Li family is not in the court, but their influence is not inferior to any of the important officials in the court.
The Queen and Concubine Shu undoubtedly want to win over the Li family.
The only difference is the difference in means.
