In front of the government hall, all the courtiers were waiting to go to court.
Zhao Teng was secretly distressed in the corner. Yesterday, he got the tip immediately and sent people to Qi Mansion to investigate. Unexpectedly, his men were in trouble.
Li Shui and Li Xin chatted with smiles, looking at Master Qi who was proud of the spring breeze and acted as if nothing was wrong.
Li Xin said: "Brother Huai, Master Qi is really calm, he can even pretend to be better than you."
Li Shui frowned and said, "Brother Li, don't call yourself so humble, you are not bad either."
Li Xin chuckled.
The courtiers looked at Li Shui and Li Xin and snickered maliciously. They didn't know what they were plotting and stood farther away unconsciously.
Li Shui looked around and asked in a low voice: "Why can't I see Zhao Teng?"
Li Xin touched Li Shui's shoulder, raised his head in the corner, and said, "Master Zhao is staring at Master Qi fiercely."
Li Shui smiled and said: "Zhao Teng lost face with Mr. Qi, and it looks like he is going to get it back."
At this time, Ji Ming sent a message and all the ministers entered the political hall.
After discussing several routine matters, Ying Zheng asked, "Do you have anything else to do, sir?"
None of the ministers spoke.
Li Shui and Li Xin looked at each other, each feeling disappointed. It seemed like they wouldn't have much fun today.
Master Qi also felt relieved. Although he behaved as usual along the way and nothing happened, he was just pretending after all.
From the moment I stepped into the Council Hall, my heart was hanging, hoping that I could spend today's morning session safely.
Master Qi saw that no one else said anything, and he was very happy. He just pretended that nothing had happened. He would interrogate Xiao Lezi carefully when he went back today, and he would definitely find out. Chinese website
Ying Zheng saw that all the ministers were silent and was about to get up and leave, when Zhao Teng stood up.
Every move Zhao Teng makes now seems to be hitting Mr. Qi's body.
Mr. Qi's heart skipped a beat. He was really afraid of what might happen. Although he was well prepared, he was still very nervous and almost lost his footing.
Li Xin turned to look at Li Shui, and the two of them suppressed a smile.
Zhao Teng said: "Your Majesty, I have a starting point."
Ying Zheng wanted to curse, but he had to stand up before asking what he had done earlier, but he still smiled and said, "What do you want, Aiqing?"
Zhao Teng said: "Your Majesty, yesterday I received news that the housekeeper of the Qi Mansion died suddenly and mysteriously. I immediately sent someone to the Qi Mansion, but I was blocked by Mr. Qi. He refused to handle the case with the Internal History Mansion. Your Majesty, please take a closer look."
Ying Zheng frowned and said, "Qi Aiqing, is this something?"
Mr. Qi replied: "Your Majesty, people from the Internal Affairs Bureau came to my house yesterday, but I stopped them and took them to the main hall to discuss matters."
Zhao Teng said: "My people wanted to see the steward of Qi Mansion yesterday in Qi Mansion, but Mr. Qi called a deer a horse and pointed at the little handyman in front of him and said he was a steward."
Mr. Qi said loudly: "That one is indeed the housekeeper of the house, but he is just a newly promoted one. Mr. Zhao, don't we have to report whoever is the housekeeper in our house to your Internal Affairs Bureau?"
Zhao Teng trembled with anger and said: "Master Qi, you are really good at lying, but you still dare to talk nonsense in front of His Majesty."
"The housekeeper in your house is obviously older, how could he be a young man?"
Mr. Qi pretended to be suddenly enlightened and said, "Oh, you are talking about Butler Wang. Butler Wang is the former butler, and he is indeed older."
"Yesterday, your people came in and asked where the housekeeper was. How did I know that the person you were looking for was the former housekeeper."
Zhao Teng said angrily: "Where is Butler Wang now? Is he still alive?"
Mr. Qi said sadly in a low voice: "Steward Wang has passed away and is still in the house."
Zhao Teng felt that Master Qi had finally been forced to question him. He breathed a sigh of relief and said to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, it has been found out that the steward of the Qi Mansion died suddenly and mysteriously, and it must be related to Master Qi."
Ying Zheng looked at Mr. Qi and asked, "Is this really so?"
Mr. Qi said sadly: "Your Majesty, my butler's death was not mysterious. It's just that there have been a lot of things in the Qi family recently, and coupled with old age and frailty, his health is not as good as before."
"I have tried to persuade Steward Wang to take more rest several times, but Steward Wang has been working in the Qi Mansion for decades and is a life to worry about."
"Finally, my body couldn't bear it anymore and I collapsed. By the time I found out, I had already passed away for a while."
"I am pleased that Butler Wang did not feel any pain when he left, but left with a smile and peacefully."
Li Xin's eyes widened when he heard this. He was so good at pretending that he had never seen it before. How many drafts did he have to make in his mind to say these words so smoothly?
What he said seemed to be true, and those who didn't know would be brought to tears by Master Qi's words.
No matter what Master Qi said, Zhao Teng didn't believe it, but when he turned around and looked behind him, Zhao Teng was shocked.
The courtier in the first office took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped his tears? Are you moved by this?
Zhao Teng was shocked and angry. It's been a long time since these people heard a story. Such a bad lie can still move you like this.
Li Shui closed his eyes slightly, admiring everything.
He seemed to have seen a new business opportunity, which was to open another column in the newspaper to publish romance stories.
These ministers have been influenced by the Zhou rites since they were young. Although they are pedantic, they still have a heart that yearns for a second spring, so let the romantic stories satisfy them.
These people are so easily moved, and they have no shortage of money. They have already published it, and the sales volume will definitely not be bad. It is suitable for all ages. Who doesn't yearn for a young and romantic story?
Li Shui thought this and smiled unconsciously.
When the ministers next to him were feeling sad for the loyal steward Wang of Qi Mansion, Li Shui actually laughed out loud, and the people around him suddenly became even more disgusted with Li Shui.
Several ministers stood aside in tacit agreement, as if they were not ashamed to be in the company of Li Shui.
Mr. Qi continued: "I am already taking care of Butler Wang's funeral affairs. I will definitely not let Butler Wang's family feel sad."
Ying Zheng nodded, looked around, frowned and asked, "Huai Guzi, do you have anything to say?"
Li Shui, who was still thinking about the newspaper column, suddenly opened his eyes and thought: Why are you still calling me? Isn't this a matter between Mr. Qi and Zhao Teng? What does it have to do with me?
Li Shui said randomly: "Your Majesty, I have nothing to say."
Ying Zheng asked: "Then why do you have to stand up? If you have any ideas, just say it and don't hesitate."
Li Shui was still wondering why His Majesty said that. When he turned around and looked again, he saw that the position where he was standing had not moved. Instead, several ministers around him moved away from him, which immediately made him stand out.
Li Shui cursed in his heart: These guys, I didn't even provoke you, but you took advantage of my surprise to see my joke.
Fortunately, I just wanted to publish some romantic stories in the newspaper to fill the void in your hearts. I was really kind and thought of it as a donkey's liver and lungs.
In this case, don't blame me for the price increase of romance periodicals.
Li Shuigong cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, I heard that the steward of the Qi Mansion did not leave without pain, but died of excitement, which was a hundred times more painful."
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