The cold wind blew along the way, and their faces became more and more normal.
Whether it was the blush caused by the drink or the blush born from a misunderstanding, they were all covered up by the cold wind.
Even if others saw the slight redness, they would think it was caused by the cold wind and the redness.
By the time the two of them arrived at the school grounds outside the Qinzheng Hall, the Li clan members of the Zongren Mansion had also begun to pack up the items for ancestor worship. It was obvious that the ancestor worship ceremony had come to an end.
Looking from a distance, in the direction of leaving the palace, you can vaguely see the backs of the last batch of ministers leaving the palace after paying their respects.
On the school ground, there were countless people including the Li clan, relatives of the emperor, palace maids and eunuchs. Looking at the crowd, Liu Dashao and the two people standing behind the crowd did not attract much attention.
Liu Mingzhi glanced around the situation on the school ground, and kept some distance away from Chen Jie without leaving any trace. He stepped on his feet and looked at the crowd on the school ground, looking for Li Ye.
I planned to tell Li Ye about Ren Qingrui after the show ended and see what his reaction was.
There are too many doubts about Ren Qingrui, and the person who knows Ren Qingrui best is Li Ye, the emperor who spends his days with him.
Li Ye's reaction may solve some of his doubts.
As for Ren Wenyue, Liu Mingzhi has selectively ignored it.
No one knows where or how he learned about his daughter Ren Qingrui from his mouth.
Thinking about the appropriate way to inform Li Ye about Ren Qingrui, Liu Mingzhi was awakened from his thoughts by the sound of voices in his ears.
"Uncle. My little boy, Li Tao, is meeting my uncle!"
Young Master Liu was stunned for a moment and turned to look to the side. He saw King Zhao Li Tao standing between him and Chen Jie at some point, and he was respectfully saluting and saying hello to him.
Liu Mingzhi calmly responded with clasped fists: "I have met King Zhao, no need to be polite!"
"Thank you uncle!"
Liu Mingzhi glanced around vaguely, but did not find the graceful figure of Concubine He.
He looked thoughtfully at Li Tao, who was smiling at him: "I wonder when King Zhao came? What do you want from me?"
Li Tao's eyes were respectful, and he looked calmly at Chen Jie, who was standing aside, and bowed to Chen Jie: "When my uncle and his mother came out of the harem, the child was standing next to me. It's just because of his height that my uncle didn't." Just see it.
So the child came out on his own to pay tribute to the two elders. "
Liu Mingzhi frowned slightly and glanced at Chen Jie, whose expression also changed slightly. Li Tao saw himself and Chen Jie coming out of the harem together?
Thinking of his innocent relationship with Chen Jie, Liu Mingzhi's face returned to his normal expression and he nodded: "I see, I'm sorry."
"Don't dare, don't dare. The child saw you as soon as your uncle entered the palace. I thought that after paying homage to my grandfather and father, I would come to greet you, but I didn't expect that my uncle and my mother went to the harem first.
The child had been waiting for most of an hour. He didn't know what his uncle and his mother were doing in the harem, so they stayed there for so long. "
The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional.
Listening to Li Tao's curious questions, Chen Jie's pretty face turned a little hot. The misunderstanding that just happened in the harem could not help but appear in front of her eyes, and a faint blush gradually appeared on her cheeks.
Fortunately it's not too obvious.
Liu Dashan's expression froze, and he looked helplessly at Chen Jie's reaction and didn't know what to say.
Between us, the onions mixed with tofu are all white, so why are you blushing?
You are obviously going to discuss business matters openly, but what will others think if they see you like this?
You will think that this young master has done something to you, or that you have done something to this young master.
Why does the fact that you are not afraid of slanted shadows make you feel like you have a ghost in your heart?
Liu Mingzhi coughed twice and looked at Li Tao, who had a curious face, with neither sadness nor happiness. He didn't know whether the boy asked this question intentionally or just out of curiosity.
"King Zhao, there is something wrong with your wording. The Queen Mother and I went to the harem not to do something, but to... discuss things.
The matter was a little complicated, and it was inevitably delayed for some time. I was just lost in thought, thinking about how to report the matter to His Majesty. "
Li Tao glanced vaguely at Chen Jie, whose expression was gradually returning to normal. He didn't find anything unusual, then he looked at Liu Mingzhi and nodded slightly.
"So that's it. My uncle is indeed a trusted minister whom the emperor relies on. He is so conscientious and works tirelessly for the court during the Spring Festival break. I admire him."
"It's not about working conscientiously, eating the king's salary, or sharing the king's worries. I am just doing my duty as a minister.
As for ministers, it is natural for them to be aware. Whenever we use it, we will cause trouble to the court.
Whether it is your duty as a human being or your duty as a minister, it is particularly important. "
Liu Mingzhi emphasized the word "duty" in particular.
So far, he has not felt anything wrong with Li Tao. He only feels that this boy is not as innocent as he used to be when he was playing with his children at his own home.
However, in order to prevent Dalong from having the same military disaster as Li Yunlong and his brothers, Liu Mingzhi didn't mind beating Li Tao in advance.
Fourteen or fifteen years old is the age when one is arrogant and arrogant, and one's mind is not yet stable.
It is easy to listen to slander and turn certain seeds into sprouts.
After all, it is good to give Li Tao some knocks in advance.
This boy honestly acts as his own idle prince and enjoys the glory and wealth that the world envies. It is a good thing for both the court and himself.
I definitely don't want someone to suddenly appear and cause some unfavorable factors to disrupt my layout.
Under normal circumstances, Chen Jieren was a fair-hearted woman, and she could naturally tell that Liu Dashao's words meant to knock Li Tao off.
Glancing lightly at Li Tao who was sandwiched in the middle, Chen Jie looked at Liu Mingzhi with a hint of gratitude.
The beating against Li Tao was naturally to protect his son's throne.
As Li Ye's mother, how could she not be grateful to Liu Mingzhi for taking care of her son?
Li Tao seemed not to hear the hidden meaning in Liu Mingzhi's words, and still looked at Liu Mingzhi happily.
"What my uncle said is absolutely true. It's a pity that as a prince of the royal family, in addition to having some prestige within the fiefdom, he has no title but no power in the court. Otherwise, the child will definitely regard his uncle as a role model, follow his example carefully, and be loyal and responsible to the court. , The liver and brain are torn to pieces.”
"King Zhao, please don't belittle yourself. Although you have no real power, when you are in the court, everyone in the civil and military circles will give you respect.
My king will go to the north to guard the border after the beginning of spring. If you leave Beijing too early, and when you go to court, you find that your majesty has done anything that is unbecoming of a king, you, my dear brother, will have to give you more advice. "
"My uncle's teachings, I will definitely keep them in mind. As long as my brother is of use to my son, I will definitely do my best."
"If you can have this enlightenment, your father's spirit in heaven will definitely bring a smile to his face."
"Yes, uncle said so!
By the way, I wonder if my uncle has been idle in the past few days. If he has been idle, the boy boldly asked his uncle to come to the boy's house to make up for the banquet that was not continued the day before yesterday, in order to thank his uncle for his great kindness to his mother and concubine.
This is the child's intention, and it is also the mother's intention. Please be sure to show your respect to your uncle. "
Chen Jiefeng, who was on the side, stared at Liu Mingzhi and Li Tao for a moment.
A great kindness? What's the meaning?
Did something happen between the brother-in-law and his sister?
Liu Mingzhi looked at Li Tao with a sincere expression, and nodded with a slight smile.
“I’ll definitely come when I have time!”
"It's settled, I'll sweep the couch and wait for my uncle to come."
"Brother, the concubine asked Yao'er to call you, saying it's time to bid farewell to the emperor and return home!"
A soft voice as clear and graceful as an oriole came, and a stunningly beautiful girl in palace clothes walked towards Li Tao.
Li Tao stood up with a slight smile and looked at the beautiful girl with a graceful figure. He raised his hand and held the girl's wrist as he walked towards Young Master Liu.
"Jingyao, please pay tribute to your mother and uncle quickly."
The girl glanced at Liu Mingzhi, obviously recognizing his appearance, and bowed obediently.
"My little daughter pays homage to her mother and her uncle!"
"No gift!"
"No gift!"
"Thank you mother, thank you uncle!"
"Little sister, you have to have a good chat with your uncle, this is your future father-in-law!
Talk to your uncle more and become familiar with his temper. This will save you from being angry with your uncle when you get married later! "
When the girl heard this, she immediately lowered her head shyly, not daring to look into Liu Mingzhi's eyes.
Liu Mingzhi looked at Li Tao, looked at Li Jingyao's shy and charming appearance, and smiled thoughtfully.
His son is so lucky to have such an engaged fiancée!
