Li Ran heard this and said calmly:
"It is indeed true. I didn't expect Lord Boyu to know about it."
Qu Yuan sighed:
"Although I was quite respectful to the old man in the past, as a minister of Weiguo, there were some things that I shouldn't have said. However, since Mr. Ziming is a good friend of Ci'er, I still have some good words of advice."
Afterwards, I heard Qu Yuan cupping his hands and saying:
"I think... if Mr. Ziming can avoid seeing me, it would be better not to see him!"
Li Ran also returned the courtesy and said:
"Master Boyu can give you kind words, I will be very grateful. But...if I am in Weiguo tonight, I am afraid that I cannot help myself."
Qu Yuan smiled bitterly. As he said, he was not originally a person who liked to gossip behind other people's backs.
Although Nanzi now dominates the government as a woman and is a treacherous person. However, Nanzi was the king's bedfellow after all, and they had always been on good terms with him. Therefore, these words made Qu Yuan feel very embarrassed.
"Mr. Ziming is a gentleman. It's okay to meet him, but... I'm afraid that after meeting him, Mr. Yu's reputation will be useless."
Li Ran smiled calmly and said:
"Thank you, Mr. Boyu. However, since this junior has entered the Wei Kingdom, and Mrs. Wei has come by the king's order, how can I avoid seeing you? Besides, if I can take this opportunity to say a few words to Mrs. Wei, I would like to express my gratitude to her. It is a good thing to follow the guidance and clarify the right path!"
When Qu Yuan heard this, he couldn't help but put his palms in his hands and laughed:
"Haha, according to Mr. Ziming's words, it is indeed well-deserved! But the old man's thinking is a little shallow!"
Li Ran bowed and said:
"If anything, Lord Boyu can go out of his way and condescend to come here to remind the juniors. I would be very grateful!"
Qu Yuan waved his hand again and said very politely:
"Haha, you don't have to be polite, Mr. Ziming. The reason why the old man came here is actually to meet Ci'er. He is now in the state of Lu and has joined the disciples of Kong Zhongni. He finally came back to defend the state, but And I am responsible for the safety of my husband on this journey. Therefore, I have no choice but to come to visit him in person."
Duanmu Ci, who was standing by, couldn't help feeling ashamed and said:
"My grandson is unfilial and can't stay with his grandfather, so he still troubles his grandfather to come. I'm really ashamed of myself!"
Qu Yuan smiled hoarsely and said:
"Haha, my son has ambitions all over the world, and it is really a good thing that his grandson is studying abroad. My grandson really doesn't have to think about his family. He can just serve the country with peace of mind and respect his teacher's orders."
Li Ran couldn't help but nodded when he heard this:
"Yes, Zigong is indeed extremely intelligent and astute. He will become a great person in the future!"
Qu Yuan also looked at Duanmu Ci with satisfaction and smiled. He had no son himself, so he was particularly concerned about his grandson.
Duanmuci was carefully cultivated by the Zang family since he was a child, allowing him to learn from famous teachers.
On the other hand, Zigong's father was a wealthy businessman of the Wei Kingdom, and Zigong was keen on political events, so he was certainly more comfortable doing business.
Zang Yuan looked at Zigong now, who seemed to have become much more mature after these years of experience, and she couldn't help but feel happy in her heart.
Immediately after Zang Yuan chatted for a few more words, he bid farewell to Li Ran and also arranged to rest in the official post.
Just because he is a veteran of the Wei Kingdom with deep qualifications and has always been magnanimous in his actions, he is not afraid of others gossiping.
Even when the monarch and his wife come tomorrow, she doesn't care.
Li Ran asked Duanmu Ci to fulfill his filial piety as much as possible and just serve Qu Yuan. Moreover, they had not seen each other for a long time, so they definitely had a lot to say.
Li Ran went to visit Liguang alone and found that Liguang was the only one dancing his sword in the house, while Chu Dang was sitting cross-legged on the ground outside.
Because she was in the house, Liguang didn't practice her sword in full swing. She just danced the sword flowers and made the sound of swords from time to time. Li Ran didn't want to disturb her, so he patted Chu Dang gently. Got up in a hurry.
"My lord is here? What's the matter?"
Li Ran secretly laughed:
"It's okay. It's just that you need to be gentler when snoring here. By the way, where is Miss Yue?"
Chu Dang scratched his head.
"I don't know. She asked me to stay here to protect the young master, but she went out herself."
Li Ran couldn't help but be curious when he heard this. He asked Chu Dang to stay here while he walked out of the compound to look for Gong Eryue.
At this moment, Gong Eryue happened to be walking in from the outside, and the two almost collided with each other. Fortunately, Gong Eryue reacted quickly and turned around in time to avoid.
Li Ran stood firm and couldn't help but ask:
"Yue, where have you been?"
Gong Eryue glanced at Li Ran and said lightly:
"I didn't go there, I just wandered around the official post office for a while."
Li Ran said with concern:
"This is the territory of Weiguo. If you are not familiar with the place, it may be a bit dangerous. It is better to go out less often."
Gong Eryue suddenly pouted her mouth.
"This is an official post, so what's the danger? Sir, I'm afraid it's the one who's in danger, right?"
Li Ran felt that there was something in Gong Eryue's words and said curiously:
"What's wrong? What happened?"
Gong Eryue said:
"Nothing, what can happen to me? Who do you want to see? You don't care about my business at all!"
Gong Eryue's voice became softer and quieter as she spoke, but Li Ran heard it clearly. He was stunned for a moment and then suddenly understood.
It seemed that she knew that she wanted to see Nanzi, and Gong Eryue obviously didn't know where she found out about Nanzi's glamorous past, so she became a little unhappy.
After Gong Eryue said that, she left quickly. Li Ran wanted to catch up, but he couldn't run as fast as Gong Eryue. When Gong Eryue entered Liguang's room, Li Ran also knew that he couldn't say these things in front of the child. Li Ran could only smile bitterly and put the matter aside for the time being.
That night
Li Ran was tossing and turning on the bed. He also knew that Nanzi's reputation was not very good, but at the same time she was a strange woman who controlled the national affairs of Weiguo.
Li Ran's meeting with her was at least very helpful for judging the situation in Weiguo.
However, it was precisely because of Nanzi's notoriety that Li Ran felt a little uneasy.
In fact, if this concern had been put before him, Li Ran would have been extremely calm. But now this move has made Gong Eryue unhappy, so Li Ran can't help but be a little concerned and confused.
The next morning Li Ran got up and washed up. Before breakfast was used, Fan Li came to report that Nanzi, the wife of Weiguo, had arrived and was resting in the inner courtyard of the official post.
Not only that, Nanzi also deliberately backed away, saying that he wanted to meet Li Ran alone.
Li Ran didn't know what kind of medicine Nanzi was selling in this gourd, and Fan Li couldn't help but feel a little worried:
"It is said that Nanzi is pretty and charming, sir, please be careful!"
When Li Ran heard this, he felt a little funny:
"Young uncle...could it be that even you can't trust me?"
Fan Li smiled slightly and led Li Ran into the inner courtyard.
Only a dozen soldiers were seen guarding the door, stopping everyone except Li Ran, and searching Li Ran.
Afterwards, Li Ran walked into the inner courtyard alone. At this moment, the wooden door of the hall was wide open, and Li Ran walked in directly.
As soon as he walked in, Li Ran smelled a delicate fragrance, which made him feel refreshed. He leaned over the screen and said loudly:
"Li Ran, please pay your respects to Mrs. Wei!"
There was a faint figure of Nanzi behind a screen, and Li Ran also bowed.
Nanzi seemed to be observing Li Ran. After a while, there was a sound of jade pendants and gold ornaments clashing. It was obviously her who returned the gift and said:
"Xiaojun has heard about Taishi for a long time! Taishi is still so handsome at such an old age. Haha, it shows your demeanor back then!"
Although Nanzi's voice can't be said to be the voice of Yanyu orioles, and even sounds a little lazy, it is quite charming and graceful enough.
Li Ran smiled bitterly when he heard this and said:
"I am already nearly fifty years old, why are you talking about Yushu Linfeng? Madam is joking..."
Nanzi's small green-green hands suddenly opened the curtain, and Ningna walked out lightly. Li Ran didn't look away, but he could also feel the charm radiating from her body. She walked with lotus flowers and her clogs trembling, and came to Li Ran.
"I heard that Mr. Sir has always been famous for his benevolence. I wonder if I can give you a few words?"
(End of chapter)
