Northwest of the capital.
Buyihou Mansion.
The two kings jointly recommended him, and the new prince was so sharp and dazzling.
In front of the mansion, there was a bustling court, and almost all the dignitaries in the capital sent people to send congratulatory gifts.
The new title of Buyihou has no faction and no position, so he can easily become the target of everyone's wooing.
For three days in a row, many important officials from the imperial court appeared in person in front of the mansion, coming to win over him in the name of congratulations.
In this regard, Li Ziye did not refuse anyone who came, and responded politely to everyone's overtures, neither directly agreeing nor refusing.
The art of dealing with people, dealing with others, and language, allowed Li Ziye to develop to the extreme in just a few days.
The new nobles of the imperial court, the great talents of the world, all the praises came to him at once.
If it weren't for the huge burden of the Li family, Li Ziye might have been able to fly.
"Master Hou, the Rakshasa King is here."
On the evening of the third day, all the dignitaries had enough to deal with, and the Hou Mansion welcomed the most distinguished guest.
Li Ziye went out of the house to greet him personally.
"The mansion is nice."
After Tao Yaoyao walked into the mansion, he took a casual look and commented.
"Not as good as the back garden of Li Mansion in Yuzhou." Li Ziye said softly.
"It's too arrogant." Tao Yaoyao said calmly.
"You can't hide something."
Li Ziye smiled and said, "Uncle, please invite me to the main hall."
Tao Yaoyao nodded and walked towards the main hall ahead.
In the main hall.
The two sat looking at each other, the tea boiling and the fragrance of tea overflowing.
"Your Majesty has set your fiefdom in Yuzhou, do you know what he means?" Tao Yaoyao looked at the former and said seriously.
"Guess how many points."
Li Ziye carried the teapot and poured two cups of tea. One cup was handed to the young uncle in front of him, and he replied, "This is the test that Emperor Shang has given me. The Li family is powerful and has penetrated all the big merchants. Emperor Shang You need someone with a clean background, sufficient ability, and someone who understands the Sacred Heart, and I, the upstart of the imperial court, am the most suitable."
"What do you decide to do?"
Tao Yaoyao picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and asked.
"When you become an official, of course you must obey the holy will."
Li Ziye smiled and replied, "Otherwise, how can we win the Sacred Heart."
"You want to attack the Li family?" Tao Yaoyao said in surprise.
"When the Li family moves south, part of their business will have to be given up."
Li Ziye picked up the tea, drank half of it, and said, "It's just right. With the help of the imperial court, it can be removed to avoid the large-scale migration of the Li family southward, which may cause dissatisfaction among some vested interests."
The interests of the Li family are too involved, and every decision cannot satisfy everyone. Especially the officials in the court who receive the Li family's dividends definitely don't want to see the Li family move south.
Originally, the Li family needed to find a way to resolve this matter. Now, Emperor Shang's move just helped him divert trouble to the east. No matter how dissatisfied those people were, they were also dissatisfied with the royal family and had nothing to do with the Li family.
Tao Yaoyao heard the former's words, her eyes narrowed, and she said, "Have you planned it long ago?"
"So be it."
Li Ziye said calmly, "There are people in the court who are easy to do things. In the past, I was unable to do anything at all. Now that the Li family has a lot of support, I can also devote my energy to fighting those old guys."
"Huanzhu, are you the fourth daughter of the Li family?"
Tao Yaoyao narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "The disguise technique is not without its flaws. Will there be any problems?"
"Won't."
Li Ziye shook his head and said, "Huan Zhu's disguise technique is different from ordinary people. As long as she doesn't take the initiative to reveal her true identity, even if someone suspects it, it's impossible to find any flaws."
"That's good."
Tao Yaoyao nodded and said, "In short, you have to be careful in everything. The court is different from other places. It is in danger at every step. The words of everyone in the court cannot be fully trusted."
"Don't worry, little uncle."
Li Ziye put down the tea cup in his hand and said, "How can we not be careful in everything when we are in chaos."
"good."
After hearing this, Tao Yaoyao felt relieved and said, "Since you are prepared, I won't say any more. It's getting late, so I'm leaving."
After saying that, Tao Yaoyao stood up and walked outside.
"Send it to my junior uncle."
Li Ziye got up and saw him off in person, all the way to the outside of the house.
In front of the house, Li Ziye stared at the retreating figure of his junior uncle, his expression calm and without any trace of disturbance.
The sun was setting in the west, and the mansion, which had been bustling all day, became completely quiet.
Li Ziye walked back to the backyard alone. The empty backyard lacked the warmth of Li Yuan at all and was very deserted.
The stainless steel fan flew out with a dazzling edge, and Li Ziye moved with it. His figure was like an illusion, changing unpredictably and making it difficult to distinguish between reality and reality.
About half an hour later.
In the courtyard, afterimages disappeared one after another, and nineteen sharp lights flew back and merged into one.
Li Ziye reached out and held the stainless steel fan and stepped back into the house.
It is indeed not easy to rely on your own cultivation to break through the realm.
It seems that we still have to find a way to grab some medicine kings or divine objects.
"Return the pearl."
At sunset, in the inner courtyard of Li Garden, Hongzhu walked back and said, "I have people prepare some heavy gifts. Send them to your brother early tomorrow morning."
"Um."
Huanzhu nodded and said softly, "I understand."
"Amitabha."
At the same time, Dashang was in the northern border.
Sanzang came with twelve followers, not for anything else but to do his part for the common people in the world.
"Little monk, you really don't want to come with me?"
In the wilderness, Qingqing stopped and confirmed again.
"Amitabha, the Jibei Demon Clan, Qingqing, you are here, it's enough to intimidate me. Even if I go there, I can't do anything. On the contrary, there are too many injustices in this world, and I need my little monk to do his best." Sanzang looked at the girl in front of him. , responded softly.
Hearing this, Qingqing was silent for a moment, nodded, and said, "Everyone has their own ambitions, I won't force you."
"Thank you."
Sanzang said calmly.
"I am leaving."
Before parting, Qingqing looked at the smoke-filled northern border and said calmly, "Little monk, the next time we meet is when the monster race and the human race go to war. When the cold winter comes, it will be difficult for the human race to resist. That's all. , just take care of yourself."
"Amitabha."
Sanzang clasped his hands together and said softly, "Be careful along the way."
"Um."
Qingqing responded and immediately walked away.
The green silk and the skirt are fluttering in the wind. A group of people in the human world see the world again. It can't be said whether it is pity or hatred. The human race likes and sorrows. After all, it is not her turn to evaluate it as a demon race.
The next time we meet, it will be a real decisive battle.
She won't be merciful anymore.
Under the night, Sanzang stared at Qingqing's retreating figure and sighed softly in his heart.
May your life be peaceful and joyful, and not disturbed by worldly grudges.
Brother Li.
If it were you, how would you choose?
Hou Mansion, backyard.
Li Ziye stared at the north, a look of concentration flashed in his eyes.
Little bald donkey, never make a choice that you will regret.
There is not so much right and wrong in this world, the most important thing is to obey your own heart.
The Buddha cannot see through these three thousand mortal worlds, let alone us who are mortals with naked eyes.
dawn.
The sun rises in the east.
In front of Li Yuan, the carriage was ready. Huanzhu got on the carriage with heavy gifts and rushed towards the Buyi Hou Mansion.
at the same time.
The Grand Prince's Mansion.
Mu Yuan, who had not yet gone north, also had people prepare heavy gifts and ride in a chariot towards the Buyi Hou Mansion.
About two quarters of an hour later.
Outside the Hou Mansion, two carriages came towards each other and stopped in front of the house at the same time.
On the carriage, Huanzhu and Mu Yuan stepped down and looked at each other. Enemies were extremely jealous when they met.
"Your Highness."
Return the beads and salute politely, because you have the name of a national scholar on your body, so the etiquette goes as far as it can go.
"Professor Li."
Mu Yuan returned the courtesy and said calmly, "Is Mr. Li also here to visit Buyi Hou?"
"yes."
Huanzhu responded with neither salt nor blandness.
In the house, in the backyard.
The servant walked over quickly and said respectfully, "Master Marquis, His Royal Highness the First Prince and Li Jiaoxi from Li Yuan have arrived."
"knew."
Li Ziye responded, holding an iron fan out of the backyard and walking towards the front of the house.
What a coincidence.
but.
It's just for receiving guests, one or two, there is no difference.
