In heavy snow.
The eldest grandson Nanqiao left in a carriage.
Braving the heavy snow, I deliberately made a trip to Li Garden to tell the Li family the news.
Whether it was for ulterior motives or just out of concern for cooperation, the eldest grandson Nanqiao's move was a great favor to the Li family.
By the way, there is also the Empress Changsun, whom she has never met before. There is no doubt that she has won the favor of the Li family.
Means, sometimes, are really important.
In the same way, in order to win over the Li family, Concubine Shu and Empress Changsun used completely different methods, but the results were completely opposite.
"Youwei."
After seeing off the eldest grandson Nanqiao, the two returned to the inner courtyard. Hongzhu looked at the woman beside her who had been thinking silently and said, "What are your plans?"
"Send a letter to your adoptive father to remind him to take care of yourself." Li Youwei came back to her senses and said calmly.
"Aren't you going to tell Uncle Li about this?" Hongzhu asked confused.
"No need yet."
Li Youwei shook her head and said, "My foster father is far away in Yuzhou City and can't be of much help. Telling him will only make him anxious. My foster father is old and we can't work too hard."
"Then how are you going to deal with this matter?" Hongzhu said calmly.
"There's no rush yet."
Li Youwei narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "With the influence of the Li family in Dashang, the Shang Emperor has to be wary. In addition, the fact that the second brother has entered the fifth realm has already spread, and the royal family won't do it until they break up." I have gone too far, I am just the adopted daughter of the Li family, marriage is not enough to shake the foundation of the Li family."
"You mean, the purpose of the royal family is not you?" Hongzhu frowned.
"Never."
Li Youwei nodded and said, "The real foundation of the Li family has always been the younger brother. This is why his second brother is so anxious to let him grow up quickly. As long as the younger brother is fine, the foundation of the Li family will not be touched."
Hearing this, Hongzhu looked thoughtful, and after a moment, she said, "Just now, the eldest grandson Nanqiao said that it is difficult for you and Xiao Ziye to escape the fate of marriage. Doesn't it mean that Xiao Ziye may also encounter such a situation? thing."
"Um."
Li Youwei nodded and said, "Before I left the capital, many dignitaries had already hinted at this matter to me. However, I have not responded. I believe that after I come back this time, there will be more and more such things, and even... Even the royal family might be interested."
"Xiao Ziye has a thoughtful mind, so I'm not too worried. Youwei, I'm still a little worried about you."
Hong Zhu looked solemnly and said, "If Emperor Shang really agrees to the request of King Xuanwu and Concubine Shu and grants you a marriage with Prince Xuanwu, it will be really troublesome. We should make plans in advance."
Li Youwei thought for a while and said, "Let's go to Taixue Palace."
"Confucianism?"
Hongzhu looked startled and said, "What are you doing in Taixue Palace?"
"The Li family and Taixue Palace have always had business relationships. Have you forgotten? This is the business that my younger brother negotiated."
Li Youwei said softly, "There is nothing wrong with me going to Taixue Palace to discuss the business between the two families."
After listening to the words of the woman in front of her, Hongzhu looked thoughtful and said, "You really should go to the Confucian Sect. In this great Shang Dynasty, the only thing that can check and balance the court is the Confucian Sect."
"Um."
Li Youwei nodded and immediately walked out of the courtyard holding an umbrella.
Hongzhu followed up and left Li Yuan together.
Not long after.
In front of Li Garden, the carriage rumbled away and rushed to Taixue Palace.
"The Li family's daughter is here?"
In the North Courtyard, Chen Qiaoer, who had just been promoted to the position of Confucianism, had a strange look on his face when he heard the news from his disciples. Soon, he came back to his senses and said, "I will go see him personally."
After saying that, Chen Qiaoer quickly left the North Courtyard.
It didn't take long.
In the meeting hall, a high hall used for entertaining guests, Chen Qiaoer came over. After seeing the woman inside, she greeted her politely, "Miss Li."
"Master Chen."
Li Youwei stood up and returned the courtesy politely.
"Just call me Qiao'er."
Chen Qiaoer said sternly, "Teacher Li and I are both teachers from Taixue Palace. Miss Li doesn't need to be so polite."
"Sister Qiao'er."
Li Youwei changed her title and did not mince words. She said bluntly, "I want to meet the former Confucian scholar, or the Confucian leader. I wonder if it is possible?"
When Chen Qiaoer heard this, he was stunned for a moment and said, "Meeting the Confucian leader and the Confucian scholar? Is there something important?"
"Um."
Li Youwei nodded slightly and said, "It's very important."
Chen Qiaoer thought for a while, nodded and said, "Miss Li, come with me. Rushou and Faru are both in the east courtyard now, but I can't guarantee whether they can see them."
"Sorry to trouble Sister Qiao'er." Li Youwei saluted again.
"It takes a little effort." Chen Qiaoer responded.
The two then went to the east courtyard.
Two quarters of an hour later.
Outside the east courtyard.
Chen Qiaoer stopped and said with a respectful expression, "Confucian leader, the daughter of the Li family, Li Youwei wants to see you."
In the east courtyard.
In a quiet little courtyard.
Confucius and Faru were playing chess under the eaves. After hearing Chen Qiaoer's voice outside, they said, "Let her in."
Outside the hospital.
Chen Qiaoer heard the Confucian leader's answer, turned around and looked at the woman behind him, and said with kindness, "Go, I'll wait for you here."
"Thank you, sister Qiao'er."
Li Youwei responded and immediately walked towards the small courtyard in front.
"This Li family daughter is very brave."
Under the eaves, Confucius dropped a chess piece and said, "I didn't expect that she came in person."
"Does the Confucian leader know why the Li family's daughter is here?"
The Confucian scholars were surprised. Confucian leaders can take charge of world affairs, but they cannot take charge of people's hearts.
"I vaguely guessed something."
Confucius said calmly, "The tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop. The court is too anxious."
"Squeak."
After a few breaths, the door of the small courtyard was opened. Li Youwei held an umbrella and walked in. Looking at the two old people inside, she bowed respectfully and said respectfully, "Li family, Li Youwei, has seen the Confucian and Confucian leaders!"
"Come."
Kong Qiu turned his head, a smile appeared on his old face, and said, "I heard Wangyu and Li Ziye mention you several times, but this is the first time we meet. What's wrong, girl, are you in trouble?"
Li Youwei stepped forward, looked at the old man in front of her, nodded and said, "There is indeed some trouble."
"What are you going to do?" Confucius asked.
"Please invite the Confucian family to propose marriage to the Li family." Li Youwei said seriously.
"oh?"
When Confucius heard this, he smiled softly. This girl was indeed different from ordinary women.
The Li family, influenced by that boy, were eclectic in their thinking and behavior, and knew how to be flexible.
On the side, Faru heard the words of the woman in front of him, and a strange color flashed in his eyes, and said, "Girl of the Li family, do you know what your words mean?"
"I know." Li Youwei nodded.
"Do you like Wangyu?" Confucius asked.
"At least, not annoying."
Li Youwei said truthfully, "It's possible that she has some good feelings, I'm not sure."
"Ah."
Confucius smiled and said kindly, "You girl, you are really honest. At Wangyu's age, it is indeed the time to marry."
"Girl of the Li family, has the imperial court taken any action?" Faru asked from the side as if he had thought of something.
"Not yet, but maybe there will be in the near future."
Li Youwei didn't hide anything and told the truth, "King Xuanwu and Concubine Shu will most likely ask your Majesty to grant a marriage to Prince Xuanwu's son and me."
"That's really troublesome."
Faru sighed lightly and said, "It's actually King Xuanwu and Concubine Shu. They are really impatient."
"It's normal."
Kong Qiu looked calm and said, "The Li family has a very important influence in the Shang Dynasty. There are countless people who want to win over the Li family. It is not surprising that King Xuanwu and Concubine Shu acted like this. Girl, who told you this news?" ?”
"The eldest grandson Nanqiao."
Li Youwei replied, "The Queen got the news first, and then sent Sun Nanqiao to Li Yuan to inform her about it."
"really."
Confucius put down the chess piece in his hand and said calmly, "In the final analysis, it is still a battle for imperial power."
Hearing this, a strange color flashed in Fa Ru's eyes, and he said, "It seems that the competition for the crown prince's position has completely heated up."
Concubine Shu is the biological mother of the third prince, and the fourth prince is the daughter of the empress. The fight between Concubine Shu and the queen is actually a fight between the two princes.
"Girl, which side is your Li family on?" Confucius raised his head and asked.
"The Li family is just the home of merchants."
Li Youwei said seriously, "I don't want to and will not participate in the struggle for imperial power."
“The trees want to be still but the wind doesn’t stop.”
Kong Qiu reminded, "It is not easy for the Li family to stay out of the matter. What happened today is just the beginning. There will be more like this in the future."
"It's all about human effort."
Li Youwei said seriously, "Although the Li family is just a family of merchants, they will not let anyone manipulate them."
"Not humble, not arrogant, very good."
Confucius smiled and said, "If Wangyu can become associated with you, it will be his blessing."
"The Confucian leader has too much reputation."
Li Youwei saluted.
What I said is indeed correct. The head of the Confucian sect is the wisest person in the world. He will not be restricted by imperial power or bound by ethics.
"Farru, what's your opinion?"
Confucius turned his head, looked at the person in front of him, and asked.
"I like this girl very much too."
Fa Ru hesitated for a moment and said, "However, this matter is very involved. It affects not only the marriage of these two children, but it is up to you, Confucian leader, to decide."
"There's nothing wrong with it. I think it's pretty good."
Confucius chuckled and said, "When Wangyu comes back, you can go to Li Garden on behalf of the Confucian disciples. You are Wangyu's mentor. It is the most polite thing for you to take part in this matter."
