In front of the government hall, several courtiers gathered together.
Everyone talked about how the low-alcohol wine tasted.
By chance, Li Shui and Li Xin came over.
Li Xin said to Li Shui in confusion: "Brother Huai, did you hear that?"
"Why are some people discussing the taste of low-alcohol wine?"
Li Shui smiled and said: "So, not only the head of Guizhou, but also the ministers of the DPRK have high expectations for low-alcohol wine."
Li Xin nodded and said, "This is best."
Several ministers became more and more enthusiastic as they chatted. Not only did they comment on the taste, but they also talked about the design of the bottle.
One of the ministers said: "This wine tastes really good, it doesn't hurt to drink a few more glasses."
The minister next to him also said: "I wonder if it's my misunderstanding. I'm used to drinking fairy wine. When I drink this wine again, it feels like white water."
Another minister rolled his eyes and snorted coldly: "It sounds like you drink fairy wine every day. Do you have that kind of family background?"
The reprimanded minister straightened his back immediately: "Who said I don't have that kind of family background? No matter how hard it is, I can still afford to drink."
The minister next to him sneered: "You know best whether you have that kind of family background."
"Of course, if you insist on drinking fairy wine every day, we will believe it and treat it as if you are addicted to it."
The reviled minister's beard almost flew up and he shouted angrily: "What did you say!"
Seeing that the more he talked, the more excited he became, and the people next to him quickly persuaded him to stop.
Li Xin was puzzled and said to Li Shui: "Brother Huai, why does it sound a little wrong to me?"
Li Shui frowned and said, "What's wrong?"
Li Xin said: "I just heard some ministers discussing how the taste of low-alcohol wine is true."
"It's as if they have drunk it before, and the detailed taste is clearly described."
Li Shui frowned and said, "That's right. The wine Lu Yi sent over hasn't left Shang Jun's courtyard yet, so he continued to improve it."
The ministers saw Li Xin and Li Shui walking over.
These people also smiled and nodded to Li Shui and Li Xin.
Li Shui became even more puzzled. He glanced at Li Xin and said, "Brother Li, do you think there is something strange today?"
Li Xin nodded and said, "It's really strange. People are chatting very happily today. In the past, they were always sleepy and didn't wake up."
Li Shui rolled his eyes at Li Xin and said, "That's not what I'm talking about."
Li Xin wondered: "What else does Brother Huai think is strange?"
Li Shui glanced at the small group of ministers and said to Li Xin: "Brother Li, look, those people don't pay much attention to us."
"Not only does he ignore us, but he also makes fun of us from time to time."
Li Xin glanced over there and said, "Isn't this normal? These people have always been like this. Scholars, they are pretentious."
Li Shui continued: "It's normal in normal times, but it's very strange today. Didn't you see it just now? Those people even smiled at us."
"It seems to me that it's a bit malicious."
Li Xin frowned and looked at Li Shui and said, "Brother Huai, others always think you have ill intentions towards others. I thought you wouldn't have this feeling."
Li Shui rolled his eyes at Li Xin: "I'm just used to it and don't take these people seriously."
"It's just that I have always been approachable and low-key in the court for a long time. Today, when someone smiled, I felt a little uneasy."
Li Xin smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if he is sincere or fake, if he deliberately causes trouble for us, they will also get better."
"Isn't Prime Minister Wang the best example?"
With that said, Li Xin and Li Shui smiled at Wang Wan who turned around.
Wang Wan originally planned to give Li Shui a heads-up today. After all, he got a solid handle yesterday.
No matter how magnanimous your Majesty is, he will never tolerate the fault of deceiving the emperor and neglecting his superiors.
Wang Wan's ears were closed, he had already heard Li Xin teasing him with Li Shui just now.
Wang Wan was not angry. He glanced at Li Shui and Li Xin and sneered.
Li Xin saw it this time and hurriedly said to Li Shui: "Brother Huai, did you see that Wang Wan just smiled at us?"
"No wonder you said it was strange just now. Today is indeed strange."
"Could it be that Wang Wan is also showing favor to us?"
Li Shui didn't want to talk to a fool. He rolled his eyes at Li Xin and said slowly: "Brother Li, there's nothing wrong with your eyesight. If Prime Minister Wang can show kindness to us, the sun will come out from the west."
"Just now he was clearly sneering at us with disdain."
Li Xin thought for a while, nodded, and said, "It's true when you think about it, forgive me for being too kind."
Li Shui wanted to spit out his breakfast at this time.
Just as he was talking, Mr. Qi came over happily.
After Master Qi saw Li Shui and Li Xin, he smiled and nodded.
Before Mr. Qi had time to speak to Li Shui, he was surrounded by the ministers next to him.
Master Qi saw the visitor smiling at him. He clearly knew the purpose of his visit and deliberately asked: "Sir, why are you so happy?"
One of them said: "Master Qi's men are really crouching tigers, hidden dragons, they can actually make such delicious wine."
“The taste is smooth and the aroma is rich. It’s really a rare good wine.”
The ministers said something to each other, which made Mr. Qi happy.
Mr. Qi was really happy. He used to study Confucianism, write books and treatises, and he was an acquaintance with ministers who were officials in the same dynasty.
At that time, when I saw a circle of people around Li Shuishen, I felt disdainful. They were all a group of sycophants, and the moral integrity of a scholar was gone.
I didn't expect that I would be popular among people now. It feels really good to experience it myself.
No wonder everyone yearns for the feeling of being sought after, it’s really enjoyable.
Mr. Qi smiled, cupped his hands to the people around him, and said, "Everyone, your love of drinking is the greatest support for this wine."
"It proves that I did not hire the wrong person. Of course, although this person is from my Qi Mansion, he was discovered by Lord Huai."
"Master Huai has a sharp eye and knows people, I really admire him."
Li Shui was puzzled as he watched a group of people chatting and laughing with Mr. Qi.
Li Xin was also surprised and said to Li Shui: "Brother Huai, did I see it wrong? Why are so many people so enthusiastic about Mr. Qi?"
"Master Qi has never had many friends in the court. Why are the other ministers so lively today? It's really unbelievable."
"Did Mr. Qi give them any benefits?"
Li Shui thought for a moment and said, "If we hadn't given the Qi Mansion a share of the low-alcohol wine, I might not be able to open the pot now."
"What good can he do to other people."
At this time, Mr. Qi talked about Huaiguzi’s keen eye for recognizing people, using the right people, and creating fine wine.
The couples surrounding Mr. Qi all smiled at Li Shui.
Li Shui and Li Xin looked at each other.
Li Xin whispered: "I'm afraid the only benefit Qi Mansion can give these people now is..."
Li Shui frowned and said, "It's impossible. Lu Yi returned to Shang Jun's Courtyard and didn't go back. Mr. Qi doesn't know our opinions either."
"Master Qi wouldn't be stupid enough to spread out the low-alcohol wine without our approval."
Li Xin snorted coldly: "Look at his proud look, it seems like he didn't scatter the low-alcohol wine."
(End of chapter)
