Liu Mingzhi returned the handkerchief to Song Qing, turned around and walked towards the inner courtyard.
"What's the use of talking about this? When the three of them become adults, I will be satisfied if they don't bear any grudge against me."
"Third brother!"
"What's wrong?"
"Asking a question that is disrespectful and disrespectful to the whole world."
Liu Mingzhi was startled, as if he realized what Song Qing wanted to ask. After hesitating for a long time, he turned around and looked at Song Qing calmly: "Say!"
Song Qing put away the handkerchief and stopped looking at Young Master Liu. He turned to look at the sparkling and colorful lake with a complicated expression.
"If we really get to that point, what are our chances of winning?"
"There are two ways to go. If the number of ways is different, the results will be different."
"How many percent each?"
"Forty percent! Eighty percent!"
"There is no doubt that we will lose 40% of the time and win 80% of the time. Can you understand me like this?"
Liu Mingzhi pondered for a moment and nodded lightly: "That's probably the case."
"Is there a third happy path that everyone can take?"
"Yes! But this path was not chosen by me, but by Your Majesty.
It depends on whether he is an unparalleled hero like his father, Emperor Ruizong, or a conservative king with great ambition and talent. "
"What kind of person do you think His Majesty is?"
"It's immeasurable!"
"What's the meaning?"
"He is still growing. As for how far he will grow, I am not sure. The young dragon's scales are still narrow, and given time, it may not be impossible to sweep the world.
Who can guarantee what he will be like when he reaches his father's age? "
"this...."
Song Qing nodded thoughtfully: "I understand, you go and do your work first! I'm afraid you will have to waste more time on your brothers and sisters to enlighten them!"
When Liu Mingzhi saw Song Qing's expression changing from sentimental to winking, he knew there was something in this guy's words and shook his head angrily.
"Get some rest early. It's best not to wander around in the past two days. Your Majesty may be staying at your residence. I'm afraid I won't be able to explain clearly if I see you then."
"I understand, but do you think that after what happened today, His Majesty still dares to stay in your house?"
"If he comes, there is a possibility of 'burying the hatchet.' If he doesn't come, we can only take one step at a time."
Liu Mingzhi left a word and disappeared into the viewing pavilion, leaving Song Qing alone in a daze looking at the scenery of the artificial lake.
Liu Mingzhi leaned in the dark corner under the corridor, watching the three brothers carrying their burdens and saying goodbye to their mothers, brothers and sisters. He blinked a few times and looked away.
The old man must have been in the same state of mind back then.
After everyone's figures disappeared from the archway of the inner courtyard, Liu Mingzhi walked toward Qi Yun's room with a sigh.
It is inevitable to feel sad when parting. In this case, it is better not to send him off.
The young eagle will one day spread its wings and fly high. If you can protect them for a while, can you protect them for a lifetime?
"So uncomfortable that you don't even dare to give it away?"
"Fuck!"
Liu Dashao, who was wandering in the world and about to sit down, heard soft words coming from behind the screen and was startled. He quickly turned around and looked around.
Qi Ya was seen looking sad, walking towards her with light steps.
Mr. Liu gently patted his chest twice and sat on the chair: "Sister Ya, you want to scare me to death. Why didn't you go see off your three children?"
Qi Ya walked up behind Liu Mingzhi, raised her slender jade fingers, put them on her husband's temples, and started kneading them.
"When I came to Yun'er just now, I accidentally caught a glimpse of my husband standing in the corner. Knowing that you felt uncomfortable, I stayed and waited for you to come back."
"What's wrong with that? The three little bastards stayed at home and had a lot of fun, but they went to the military camp to be with their husbands and were at ease.
Just staying at home every day makes me feel like causing trouble, which makes me so angry that I can't live without seeing. Do you understand? "
Qi Ya looked at her husband's arrogant expression and silently shook her head.
"It's whatever you say. If you want to be dumb and eat Coptis chinensis, I'm too lazy to say anything."
"I don't have it for my husband. All I said was......"
"Little Liusong, please see me!"
Young Master Liu, who was still ready to refute something, heard Liu Song's voice outside the door and looked towards the door: "Come in!"
"yes!"
"I don't know if Mrs. Ya is here, please see Mrs. Ya."
"No gifts."
"Thank you, madam!"
"Xiaosong, are you okay with coming to see me so late?"
Liu Song took out a golden order from his sleeve and handed it to Young Master Liu: "Master, the distinguished guest is here, how to arrange it?"
Liu Mingzhi looked at the golden order in Liu Song's hand, and his eyes flashed: "How many people are there?"
"One distinguished guest, six attendants, escorted by a hundred dragon guards."
Liu Mingzhi took the token from Liu Song and murmured softly for a while, then stood up from the chair: "Sister Ya, let the kitchen work hard and arrange some banquets to welcome the distinguished guests."
"Yes, I will go right away."
"Xiao Song, follow me to greet the distinguished guests."
"yes!"
Liu Mingzhi straightened his clothes and hurried out of the house.
The door of the mansion creaked open, and a bright light came into view. Liu Mingzhi narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the hundreds of elite Longwu guards holding torches. He smiled slightly and greeted Li Ye, who was standing outside the door with a somewhat reserved expression.
"It turns out Mr. Li has arrived. He's not far away to greet you, but I still hope to see Haihan. Please!"
Li Ye was stunned for a moment, and then he immediately reacted, knowing that Liu Mingzhi called him this way to protect his own safety.
He responded by cupping his fists at Young Master Liu.
"I'm sorry for bothering you, the king of side by side!"
Li Ye waved his hand to an old man beside him: "Let the soldiers go back!"
The old man looked at Li Ye hesitantly: "This... Your Majesty... Master, this is what Marshal Yun has arranged to protect your safety. They need to wait at the prince's palace all night long."
"No need, I understand Master Yun's kindness, but if there is any danger in King Bingjian's house, let them retreat."
"This...but..."
"I don't want to say it again, please stand down!"
"As you command!"
"King Bingjian, let's go into the mansion and have a talk."
"Okay, Mr. Li, please!"
Liu Mingzhi staggered slightly and invited Li Ye into the house. He glanced at the five old men following him, and Liu Mingzhi raised his brows slightly.
The five old men with ordinary appearance turned out to be half-step innate masters.
Judging from their movements of lowering their hands and lowering their waists, it can be seen that they are the result of years of habit.
Spy agent, Ouchi guard, Wei Di, Ruidi old man?
Liu Mingzhi quickly flashed a few thoughts and followed him obediently.
The appearance of these five people made him more and more curious about the spy. What kind of force is this?
Liu Mingzhi glanced back thoughtfully. I'm afraid there are many masters of this level hidden outside the house. After thinking about it, the group of people came to the main hall.
Looking at Li Ye who was looking at the decoration in the hall, Liu Mingzhi changed his position and bowed.
"Old minister, I was rude just now. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"Quickly excuse me, my uncle is thinking about my safety, no guilt!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, please take a seat. I have asked my concubine to prepare for the banquet. Please wait for a moment."
"Thank you, auntie."
"This is my honor."
"Uncle, this is your house, why should you sit down like this?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! It's your first time coming to Northern Xinjiang, are you still getting used to it?"
Li Ye glanced at the layout in the hall with complicated eyes: "To be honest, I'm not used to it. The climate is a little drier and much colder than in the capital. The bitter cold in the north is well-deserved. My father asked my uncle to guard the northern border and guard the country for generations. It’s a shame for you, the Liu family.
If my uncle is not used to it, even if I go against my father's spirit in heaven, I am still willing to risk the reputation of the world's disapproval and order my uncle to return to Beijing to report on his duties and help me manage these thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.
As long as I can repay my uncle's kindness to me in the past, I will definitely let you return to the court against all objections.
It depends on what uncle wants to do? "
Liu Mingzhi's eyes narrowed slightly and then returned to normal.
What Li Ye said was a bit mysterious.
Liu Mingzhi held his finger in silence for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile.
"I was born in the south of the Yangtze River, where the climate is pleasant. But when I first entered the capital, I felt unaccustomed to the climate. Now I have come to guard the country in northern Xinjiang, which is even more bitter and cold than the capital. I am really exhausted physically and mentally and suffer unspeakably."
Li Ye's eyes flashed with joy: "Uncle, did you agree to return to Beijing to report on your work?"
"Your Majesty, I have the intention but am powerless. Guarding the Northern Territory for generations is the late emperor's decree. I dare not disobey it. I will abide by my duty and guard the country for the imperial court.
The old minister first received the favor of his father and the great favor of the late emperor. How could he leave the north and return to Beijing to report on his duties because of the bitter cold in the north and the unaccustomed climate and soil, and behave like an ungrateful, unfaithful and unjust person?
Lao Che would rather suffer a bitter death in Northern Xinjiang than die to repay the late Emperor's kindness and protect the country for the imperial court and His Majesty.
Don't give up even if you die. "
When Li Ye heard this, the joy in his eyes disappeared, and he nodded hesitantly.
"Since my uncle is loyal to the country, I won't say more. Whenever my uncle feels that the North is too depressed, he can write to me at any time. I will personally welcome my uncle back to Beijing to report on his work."
"Old minister Liu Mingzhi, thank you for Your Majesty's grace. Long live, long live! If this Northern Expedition is a triumph, I will be able to live my leisurely life with peace of mind..."
"Husband, the food and drinks are here!"
"My concubine Liu Shi Qiya, please see Your Majesty, long live long live!"
"Auntie, no gifts!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Sister Ya, please put down the food and wine and go back first, so that you can have a drink with your majesty before you rest."
"Yes, get up and leave."
"Your Majesty, I am leaving this concubine!"
"Walk slowly!"
After Qi Yaqian's shadow disappeared, Liu Mingzhi took the pot and filled a glass of wine for Li Ye and himself.
"Your Majesty, I would like to give you a drink!"
"Drink together!"
Liu Mingzhi looked at Li Ye who picked up the wine glass and brought it to his mouth: "Your Majesty, please wait!"
Li Ye paused and looked at Young Master Liu blankly: "What do you mean, uncle?"
Liu Mingzhi squeezed the wine glass in his hand tightly and looked at the drink in Li Ye's hand, his eyes a little lonely.
"Isn't Your Majesty afraid that my old minister will have someone poison the wine in an attempt to kill the king?"
Li Ye's expression froze, he looked at the drink in his hand, and then at Young Master Liu's silent expression. He felt that he was either drinking or not drinking.
The air suddenly became silent, and the five old men behind Li Ye looked at each other silently, not knowing what to do.
"I believe my uncle won't get it!"
After Li Ye finished speaking, he raised the wine glass in his hand and drank it all in one gulp, then showed Young Master Liu a look at the empty bottom of the glass.
Liu Mingzhi smiled and nodded.
"Your Majesty is truly a hero. I would like to toast you three times as a token of my respect!"
