Buyihou Mansion.
early morning.
Li Ziye pretended to be sick as usual, hid in the house drinking tea and practicing his sword, and did not see any outsiders.
Of course, except for those with higher titles than him.
As an official in the government, the quality of bullying the weak and fearing the strong is still needed.
And, carry it forward.
"Uncle Qinghe? Missing."
"General Wang? Is your official position as high as mine? No? Missing!"
"Zhao, Zhao, I haven't heard of it, I can't see it!"
"Your Highness? No, see you, please!"
In the main hall, after Li Ziye had just rejected all the dignitaries who came to visit him, he almost turned away the eldest prince as well.
This man has a higher title than him and can't afford to offend him.
Outside the Hou Mansion.
Mu Yuan got off the carriage, followed by a woman with a graceful figure, a beautiful face, and a very good temperament. She was Yu Qingxuan, the famous oiran in the capital.
The two of them entered the mansion. In the main hall, Li Ziye stood up and saw the little oiran behind the eldest prince at a glance, his eyes narrowed slightly.
Come prepared!
"Your Highness."
Li Ziye saw the two people approaching and saluted politely.
"No need to be polite, Lord Marquis."
Mu Yuan stepped forward to help the person in front of him, and said with a calm expression, "I would like to introduce you to someone, Yu Qingxuan, the most famous oiran in the capital and a master of piano skills."
"I've met the Marquis."
Behind Mu Yuan, Yu Qingxuan took half a step forward and saluted respectfully.
"Miss Yu, there is no need to be polite."
Li Ziye stretched out his hand, gave it a little support, and said.
"The Marquis is ill and there is no one who cares about him. I am really worried, so I asked Miss Yu to come to the Marquis's residence to stay for a few days, so that I can play some music for the Marquis to relieve his boredom," Mu Yuan said. He said with a caring look.
"His Highness's kindness is appreciated, but it's just this."
Li Ziye glanced at Yu Qingxuan in front of him and wondered, "I am a rough man and don't know how to play the piano."
Damn it to his uncle, this grandson actually wants to use a honey trap on him.
Does he look like a pervert now?
"Master Marquis, you don't have to be polite."
Mu Yuan smiled and said, "I actually don't know much about piano skills, but that doesn't stop me from being arty. Listening to music every day makes me feel good."
Li Ziye saw the eldest prince's firm attitude in front of him, hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Then thank you, Your Highness."
"Qingxuan."
Seeing that the Buyi Hou agreed, Mu Yuan turned sideways and looked at Yu Qingxuan who was standing aside, and ordered, "Play a piece for the Marquis."
"yes!"
Yu Qingxuan bowed respectfully, then walked into the hall with the piano he carried with him, placed it on the table, and prepared to play.
Li Ziye and Mu Yuan also walked into the main hall and sat down at the tea table.
A servant came over, offered hot tea, and then withdrew.
"Ding."
The sound of the piano is like the tinkling of spring water, clear and sweet.
Li Ziye drank tea and listened to the piano with a smile on his face.
Mu Yuan picked up the tea and saw the smile on the face in front of him, knowing that it was the right gift.
The newly appointed Marquis of Buyi has no wife or concubines in his house, so how can he resist the temptation of a beautiful woman.
"Master Hou."
After a cup of tea, Mu Yuan spoke softly, "The war in the north is getting more and more serious."
"I also heard about it."
Li Ziye nodded and said, "The central army of the Tantai Tribe and the Baidi Tribe have already reached the heart of our great merchant, and their power is unstoppable."
"Of the eight tribes in Mobei, the Tantai and Baidi tribes are the most powerful, and their coalition is also the strongest among the three armies."
Mu Yuan said solemnly, "The Martial Kings tried their best to block the other two armies, but they could not stop the middle army in Mobei."
"Your Highness is preparing to go north?"
Li Ziye put down the teacup in his hand and asked.
"Well, in ten days." Mu Yuan said solemnly.
Hearing this, Li Ziye looked slightly condensed and said, "I would like to go north with His Highness."
Mu Yuan looked moved and said, "The Buyi Marquis is proficient in the art of war, and I, the king, can only ask for help from the Marquis."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty has given you too much praise."
Li Ziye said softly, "It is my honor to serve His Highness."
After three cups of tea, the two continued to discuss for a few words, and then Mu Yuan stood up and left.
Because Li Ziye claimed to be ill according to the order, he did not send more.
In front of the mansion, Mu Yuan boarded the carriage, and the old eunuch Zhao Jie came to drive the carriage.
"Your Highness, do you want the chess piece Yu Qingxuan anymore?"
Zhao Jie tightened the reins and asked while driving.
"It's just a change from darkness to light."
In the carriage, Mu Yuan closed his eyes and said calmly, "The chess pieces have their own thoughts and are no longer useful. Why not give them away as a favor?"
Zhao Jie nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
Hou Mansion.
In the main hall, Li Ziye continued to drink tea and listen to the piano without saying a word.
The eldest prince actually revealed the dark side of Yu Qingxuan, which was indeed beyond his expectation.
It seems that the eldest prince is not very satisfied with Yu Qingxuan's recent performance.
Trouble.
In the main hall, the music of the piano was ethereal. If Li Ziye didn't shout to stop, Yu Qingxuan didn't stop. However, he didn't say a word from the beginning to the end.
"alright."
After listening to another song, Li Ziye put down his tea cup and said, "No need to play it again."
"Boom!"
The last sound of the piano echoed, Yu Qingxuan pressed the strings, stood up and bowed.
"Somebody come!"
Li Ziye said.
"Master Hou."
A boy came over and saluted respectfully.
"Take Miss Yu down to rest."
Li Ziye said calmly.
"yes!"
The servant took the order, looked at the woman in the main hall, and said, "Miss Yu, please!"
"Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Yu Qingxuan saluted again, immediately put away his guqin, and walked out. His cold face never showed a smile from beginning to end.
Li Ziye looked at Yu Qingxuan's leaving figure and shook his head helplessly.
The eldest prince brought him a big trouble.
People in the entire capital are now spreading rumors that he not only closed down the Li family's shop, but also poisoned the Li family's legitimate son.
It would be weird if Yu Qingxuan could give him a good look.
Forget it, never mind, just think of it as an extra vase in the house, it’s also pleasing to the eye.
The next day.
In the morning.
Mu Yuan asked for orders to go north, and on the list of generals accompanying him, the name of Buyi Hou was found.
"Isn't the Marquis of Buyi ill? How can he lead the troops?"
"In other words, the Buyihou is not sick at all and is pretending to be sick. This is deceiving the emperor. Your Majesty, the Buyihou is deceiving the emperor!"
The courtiers seized the opportunity and began to attack violently.
In front of the dragon chair, Emperor Shang frowned slightly as he looked at the excited expressions of the ministers below.
"Father."
Mu Yuan walked to the middle of the hall, bowed respectfully, and said, "Buyihou is proficient in the art of war. Even if he is ill, he is determined to serve the court. This is a lesson in loyalty. Buyihou told his ministers that since ancient times, people who have no power to tie a chicken have been There are not many Confucian generals who have repeatedly made military exploits. Even if he is not feeling well now, he can rely on what he has learned in this life to serve his father and the emperor and share the worries of the court even after death!"
In front of the ministers, Tao Yaoyao's lips curved slightly after hearing what the eldest prince said.
Such shameless words indeed seemed to come from her good-for-nothing nephew.
"good!"
In the main hall, Emperor Shang clapped his hands on the dragon chair, stood up and said, "I am deeply gratified that the Marquis of Buyi has such a loyal heart to serve the country. It's true!"
"Thank you, Father!"
Your Highness, Mu Yuan bowed again, his face filled with joy.
An hour later.
Hou Mansion, main hall.
A young man walked over quickly and said respectfully, "Master Marquis, there is news from the court. Your Majesty has approved the request of the Marquis to go north."
"Ding!"
In the main hall, Yu Qingxuan, who was playing the piano, heard the news. He paused with his right hand and the sound of the piano was slightly chaotic.
"I know, let's go down."
Li Ziye said something, with an undetectable smile on his lips.
The emperor’s grace is so great!
