Li Mansion.
Front hall.
The tea is boiling and the mist is lingering.
Face to face, Li Ziye and Bai Chuan Xiuze sat looking at each other.
Relatively speechless.
The two of them just sat there without saying a word.
The two people who were once allies, after the heavy damage to the Qianye clan, their mutual needs have weakened a lot. Coupled with the incident in Liyue, there seems to be an indelible gap in their hearts.
I do not know how long it has been.
The tea is ready.
Li Ziye poured a cup of tea for the Taizheng minister in front of him and said, "Master Taizheng, please."
"Thank you."
Shirakawa Xiuze picked up the tea, took a sip, and said, "How is the injury of Plum Blossom Sword Immortal?"
"Very heavy."
Li Ziye said, "It takes some rest to recover."
"This time, thanks to the Plum Blossom Sword Fairy, we were able to barely win."
Shirakawa Hideze sighed softly and said, "The Chiba clan is too despicable, otherwise, there would be no need to compete until the fifth round."
"Finally a near miss."
Li Ziye said calmly, "Fortunately, the result is quite satisfactory. Lord Taizheng can support the prince he supports to the position of Emperor of Yingzhou, and then deal with the Qianye clan, it should be much smoother."
"Um."
Shirakawa Xiuze nodded and said, "It will indeed be a lot easier to do things."
"Congratulations."
Li Ziye congratulated.
"polite."
Shirakawa Xiuze responded and fell silent again.
The conversation between the two, each question and answer, although still polite, obviously lacked the affection of the past.
Without needs and barriers, in the end, there is no way to go back to the past.
"Sir, in two or three days, Master and I will leave."
Li Ziye picked up the tea, took a sip, and then looked at it and said.
Shirakawa Xiuze looked stunned. Even though he was mentally prepared, he still felt a little surprised and said, "So anxious?"
"I've been away from home for too long, and I'm a little worried."
Li Ziye said calmly, "Besides, the matter here in Yingzhou is over. The Qianye clan has suffered heavy losses this time and their vitality has been severely damaged. Your Excellency should be able to cope with it and there is no need for our help."
"That's fine."
Bai Chuan Xiuze nodded and said, "If Mr. Li comes to Yingzhou again in the future, he will definitely come to the Tai government as a guest."
"must."
Li Ziye said calmly.
After the words fell, the two of them seemed to have nothing to say.
After a few casual greetings, Shirakawa Hideze left.
The minister of Taizheng has just left.
Hua Fengdu walked in and said, "It seems that there is really a big gap between you and this minister."
"The matter is done, there is no need to act with each other anymore." Li Ziye said calmly.
"He didn't mention Miss Liyue either," Hua Fengdu said.
"As long as you know it well, why bother mentioning it."
Li Ziye picked up the tea, took a sip and said.
"I didn't mention anything about you and Shirakawa Xiunei either."
Hua Feng saw that the atmosphere was a little heavy and smiled, "Young Master, how did I find out that you are such a heartless and unjust person? How could Miss Xiuning and you have lived and died together once? Young Master, how could I know that you are such a heartless and unrighteous person?" I don’t even want to ask.”
"There is no fate or distinction, so asking more questions is useless." Li Ziye said calmly.
"Right."
Hua Fengdu smiled softly and said, "Your wife is still waiting for you in Nanling. If she finds out, you are attracting bees and butterflies outside, which will be a troublesome thing."
"Sister Hua."
Li Ziye looked at the person in front of him and said.
"What's wrong?" Hua Fengdu asked.
"If talking is useless, you can donate it." Li Ziye said seriously.
"..."
Hua Feng couldn't help but roll his eyes. This young master was indeed not a man willing to suffer losses.
"Go back to your room to rest and recover from your injuries. We will set off in three days."
Li Ziye put down the tea cup in his hand, stood up and said.
"Um."
Hua Feng nodded and responded.
Too government.
The carriage stopped.
Baichuan Xiuze got off the carriage and returned to the mansion.
"Brother."
In the house, Shirakawa Xiuning saw her brother coming back, took two steps forward, and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"
"They will leave soon." Shirakawa Hideze said.
Shirakawa Xiuning looked stunned and said, "When?"
"Just these two or three days." Shirakawa Hideze replied.
Hearing this, Baichuan Xiuning fell silent for a long time and then said, "Did brother ask about Yue Li?"
"No."
Shirakawa Xiuze shook his head and said, "Since we have already said goodbye, why bother to ask more questions and hurt the harmony."
"What about cooperation with the Li family?" Shirakawa Xiuning said again.
"I didn't even ask."
Baichuan Xiuze said calmly, "The Li family's legitimate son has no plans to come to Yingzhou again. Cooperation is just empty talk."
Shirakawa Xiuning fell silent again, not knowing what to say.
"Xiu Ning."
Baichuan Xiuze looked at his sister in front of him and said sternly, "Forget him. There is no connection between you. Today, I stayed in Li Mansion for so long, and he never asked you once. It shows that you are not that important in his heart."
"I see."
Shirakawa Xiuning responded and immediately turned around and returned to the room.
When he turned around, a tear appeared and fell silently.
Baichuan Xiuze sighed lightly and did not go to comfort him.
The legitimate son of the Li family is not a good match, so it is a good thing that it ends here.
Although that young man was extremely smart, he was also very cold.
The outward politeness and smile, now that I think about it, are just masks that make people put down their guard.
Fortunately, he didn't have any ill intentions in this cooperation, otherwise, Yue Li would have been the talisman prepared for him.
He is running out of agencies, working hard at every step, and trusting no one. This heir apparent of the Li family is really terrifying.
I heard that the Central Plains court and the Li family were peaceful on the surface, but in fact, they had many plots.
Come to think of it, with this son here, the Central Plains court will have to pay a heavy price if it wants to succeed.
Great businessman, imperial palace.
At sunset.
Inside Shouan Hall.
Emperor Shang quietly watched the chess game in front of him, playing against himself.
Most of the time, Emperor Shang was playing chess alone, alone, and in a high position.
The higher you stand, the more you like the feeling of being in control of everything.
Emperor Shang never liked anyone or anything that was out of control.
Just like the current Shang Dynasty, there is already a Confucian sect and a Confucian leader, and he does not want another Li family.
"Father."
At this time, the third prince Mu Yao came and saluted respectfully.
"Get up."
Emperor Shang didn't even raise his head. While playing chess, he asked, "Have you met your mother and concubine?"
"I've seen it before."
Mu Yao stood up and responded.
"Your mother-in-law asked me to marry Prince Xuanwu and the Li family's daughter. What do you think?" Emperor Shang said calmly.
"A talented man and a beautiful woman."
Mu Yao replied, "King Xuanwu is loyal to his father. If the crown prince of Xuanwu can marry the Li family's daughter, then the Li family can be controlled by his father."
"Ah."
Emperor Shang smiled coldly and said, "Do you think the Li family's daughter can like your cousin?"
"Marriage has always been decided by the parents or the matchmaker."
Mu Yao said sternly, "The position of King Xuanwu is very powerful. For a merchant from the Li family to marry King Xuanwu is a high achievement. I believe that the head of the Li family will understand this truth."
"What if he really doesn't agree."
Emperor Shang looked coldly and said, "Do you want me to forcefully issue an order?"
Mu Yao frowned and said, "My son, I don't understand any reason why the head of the Li family refuses. Li Youwei is just an adopted daughter."
"You also know that the Li family's daughter is just an adopted daughter."
Emperor Shang said coldly, "Even if there is a marriage, it will not be able to shake the foundation of the Li family, and it will also cause dissatisfaction with the Li family. The gains outweigh the losses. This idea of your mother-in-law and King Xuanwu seems to be brilliant, but in fact it is stupid. Go back and think about it carefully. If we can’t come up with any practical and useful ideas on how to arrange this matter, please don’t mention it again and step back.”
Mu Yao looked stunned for a moment, then he saluted respectfully and said, "Yes! My son, please retire."
After saying that, Mu Yao turned around and left from Shou'an Hall.
Inside the palace.
Shang Huang was playing chess with him silently, his eyes even more cold.
Marriage is not undesirable.
However, the ideas given by King Xuanwu and Concubine Shu were not enough to shake the foundation of the Li family.
The legitimate son of the Li family has been away from the capital for a year, and he must be back soon.
Think of this.
General Shang picked up a white piece and dropped it on the chessboard.
This person is the key to the Li family!
