Li Chenan returned to Huaxi Courtyard covered in drizzle.
When he walked past the screen wall, Zhongli Ruoshui happily greeted him with a floral paper umbrella.
The two stood in the drizzle. Zhongli Ruoshui held an umbrella in one hand and patted the water droplets on Li Chenan's body. His movements were very natural, just like an old couple who had lived together for many years.
"Autumn is getting colder, and you didn't bring any clothes for this season."
"I asked Xue'er to hire Tailor Feng. I have to buy you some autumn and winter clothes."
Li Chenan grinned, "We will go back to Guangling City after the Mid-Autumn Festival. There are quite a lot of clothes in the tavern."
"I want to... celebrate the New Year in Kyoto this year, what do you think?"
Seemingly realizing that this change was a bit abrupt, Zhongli Ruoshui added: "Of course, if you want to go back to Guangling City, I can go back with you."
The two of them were under the same umbrella, but Li Chenan took the umbrella. He held Zhongli Ruoshui's little hand with his other hand. He felt that Zhongli Ruoshui's little hand was a little cold, so they walked to the first floor of the east building together.
"I'm actually a little hesitant."
"Why are you hesitating?"
The two came to the first floor of the east building and sat in front of the tea table.
Li Chenan will tell the story of how he met Sun Jinghong in Jiuyu Tower and what Shang Di said to him.
Zhongli Ruoshui listened carefully, and after a while he said: "Although Mr. Changsun has never expressed his attitude, since I have invited you to go to the Imperial City Division tomorrow... then tomorrow night, what about the Fish and Dragon Club headquarters? Come to think of it, he won’t just sit idly by.”
"I think what Mr. Shang said is quite good, that is, the stage here is higher, bigger, and more suitable for you to write the best poem on this stage! This is quite reasonable, but in the end you How to choose...I will naturally follow your opinion."
Zhongli Ruoshui used to not want Li Chenan to get involved in officialdom.
It's not that he's worried about Li Chenan's ability to deal with complex official situations, it's just that he feels it's too tiring.
What she hopes more is that her husband can accompany her and go to see the spring flowers and autumn moon together in a relaxed and comfortable way.
But now she has changed her mind because of her health.
I can no longer accompany Li Chenan. If Li Chenan can cultivate with the fourth princess Ning Chuchu... the name Prince Consort is actually just a nice name. If it is put more bluntly, he is just a freeloader.
But if Li Chenan could stand in the temple before marrying Ning Chuchu, could influence a party, and even grow into a towering tree with the help of many forces, then the emperor would most likely marry the fourth princess.
This is completely different from recruiting a consort.
It's just... Li Chenan will face Prime Minister Ji Tai. It's not easy to bring down Ji Tai.
"Let's go to the Hou Mansion later. Let's listen to grandma's opinion on this matter."
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When Li Wenyuan came to Huaxi Courtyard, intending to invite Li Chenan to his house in the evening, he unexpectedly received the news that Li Chenan and the third lady had gone to the Dingguo Hou Mansion.
In the carriage, Zhongli Ruoshui glanced at Li Chenan, expecting that Li Chenan would be a little worried, but what she saw on Li Chenan's face was still indifference.
She still doesn't quite understand a question:
Li Chenan has been living in Guangling City and has never seen much of the world. Even before arriving in Kyoto, the biggest official he had ever seen was Liu Zuo, the prefect of Guangling.
I saw it under Hua Lao’s recommendation.
Generally speaking, young people with low social status do not have high vision. Such young people have a natural fear of wealthy families, or fear of top-down pressure.
Often such a young man will be flattered after receiving an invitation from a wealthy family, thinking that this is the most glorious moment in his life, or that this is a great opportunity.
They are proud to be acquainted with such a wealthy family, and it will become a source of bragging for them in their future careers.
But Li Chenan is completely different.
Whether it was the way she was neither humble nor overbearing when she first met her mother at Peach Blossom Villa in Guangling City, or the calmness she felt when she was about to arrive at the Marquis Mansion to meet her grandparents.
Maybe he didn't know the status of Dingguo Houfu in Ningguo, nor did he know how high grandma's reputation was in the martial arts or the military.
"Are you afraid?" Zhongli Ruoshui asked curiously.
"What are you afraid of?"
"My grandparents!"
Li Chenan shook his head and said with a smile: "What is there to be afraid of? For an old lady who can raise her granddaughter to be such an outstanding person, I believe she must have a broad mind and extremely high qualities."
"I have heard the old lady's name before."
"When we were in Guangling City, Master Wu Xichen and Brother Shang both talked about her. In fact, I am full of curiosity about her."
Zhongli Ruoshui glanced at Li Chenan playfully, "What are you curious about?"
"I'm curious about what kind of extraordinary woman she was in the past, and I'm also curious about what kind of graceful demeanor she has now!"
Zhongli Ruoshui stuck out his tongue, hoping Chen An wouldn't be too disappointed when he saw his grandma.
She suddenly thought of Ning Chuchu, so she looked at Li Chenan again, "Didn't I tell you to meet someone yesterday? You came back a little late, and she left a little faster."
"It doesn't matter. Since you have decided to stay in Kyoto for a while, you will have plenty of time in the future. I just wrote a letter and asked Xiong Da to take it to Guangling City quickly... I think so. Since you have to stay in Kyoto temporarily, after all, There are still some who are better prepared.”
Li Chenan held Zhong Li Ruoshui's little hand, and the two looked at each other with tenderness in their eyes.
"In the past few days since I came to Kyoto, some things have happened and I have met some people. I have a general idea of the current situation in Ningguo, and I also have a general idea of what may happen next."
"After much thought, I still need to be prepared, so I asked Xiong Da to bring some people to Kyoto... to live in Shuiyun Mountain. If something happens, at least I will have some strength in my hands."
Zhongli Ruoshui nodded, of course, she didn't care about this in her heart.
Because she didn't know how many people Li Chenan had now.
Even if he knew it, he wouldn't think that this person would have much effect.
After all, Dingguo Houfu is here.
Whether it is Huaxi Villa or Shuiyunjian, they are the safest in her opinion.
What she likes is Li Chenan's thoughts, which shows that Li Chenan has the intention to take precautions and protect himself.
That's enough.
"Let's go to Shuiyunjian tomorrow."
"good."
"The winter snow scene in Shuiyunjian is unique in Kyoto," Zhongli Ruoshui opened the car curtain and looked out at the autumn rain outside the car window. The expression on his face turned gloomy for a moment before returning to its original appearance.
"When the time comes, let's go to Shuiyunting to make wine!"
She lowered the car curtain, shutting Qiu Yu out, and looked at Li Chenan again, with a glint of expectation shining in her eyes.
"Cook Hua Ping Chun!"
"I think the aroma of the wine will definitely float into the Yin Yue Pavilion. If any guests come, you must treat them with courtesy!"
