The next day, evening.
Yongqinghou Mansion.
Mao Xiang, Zhang Heng, Liu Ming and other colleagues in Jinyi were all present, as well as Xu Huizu, Duke of Wei, Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao, and Lan Yu, Duke of Liang.
There are not many people, but everyone has a high position and authority.
There were not many banquets, only six tables, but it was extremely sumptuous.
They are all great people, and their gifts are all valuable.
The gift from the Duke of Wei was particularly valuable. It was an authentic copy of Li Bai's "The Wine Will Come in," and its value is difficult to estimate even in this era.
Lan Yu was also extremely generous. After all, Li Qing had saved his life, but he was really a rough man and had no hobby of collecting paintings and calligraphy.
He knew that Li Qing believed it, so he simply found someone to build a golden body of the Supreme Lord overnight.
It would be difficult for one person to lift such a large piece of gold. It would weigh at least eighty kilograms.
The gift given by Li Jinglong was the most elegant and elegant, a set of the Four Treasures of the Study.
The pen holder is made of top-quality huanghuali, and the brush filament is taken from the Wolf King's hair, which was shot by his father when he was fighting in Mobei. Even the pen cover is carved from top-quality jade;
The ink comes from the most famous Huizhou oil smoke ink in the Song Dynasty;
The paper is the same type of rice paper used by Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty. It is as light as cicada wings and as white as snow, the best of the best;
Inkstone is one of the four famous inkstones in the Song Dynasty, the best Taohe inkstone;
Even the pen holder is made of top-grade red sandalwood and is meticulously crafted. This set of four treasures of the study is worth a thousand dollars, so how could Li Qing be willing to write.
Mao Xiang and others were naturally not as good as them, but Li Qing always treated them with worldly kindness, unusual gifts, and he spent a lot of money on them.
Such as Longjing tea pillow, calligraphy and painting by famous people from the previous dynasty...
The gift Liu Ming gave him the most was an erotic album painted by Zhao Mengfu, a master of the previous dynasty.
After hosting a wedding banquet, Li Qing made a lot of money.
In ancient times, the process of marrying a wife was very complicated, including accepting the gift, asking for the name, accepting the auspiciousness, accepting the levy, asking for a date, welcoming the bride, and worshiping heaven and earth.
But taking a concubine is much simpler. You just need to carry the person home, and you don't even need to worship heaven and earth.
The three girls just decorated the new house, put on red wedding dresses, put on red headscarves and sat on the embroidered couch, waiting for their husband.
The banquet dispersed after dark, and the guests returned home having enjoyed themselves. Li Qing sent the guests away and returned to the backyard.
He drank a lot, but he was extremely sober and had a lot of energy. Unless he wanted to get drunk, he would never get drunk.
Three wing rooms were located in a row. Li Qing hesitated for a moment and went to Hongxiu's room first according to his age.
When she lifted her red hijab, she saw a well-groomed pretty face. The red sleeves were particularly pretty today. The joy on her face, coupled with the candlelight, was so beautiful.
"Sir." Hong Xiu called out affectionately. She, who had been dating Li Qing for countless times, was actually a little shy at this moment.
Hongxiu stood up, picked up the wine pot, poured some Hexin wine, and handed him a glass, "Sir, please drink this glass to the full."
Li Qing smiled and nodded, drinking from her cup.
"Good wine, even more delicious than what's served at the banquet." Li Qing said with great interest, "Have another glass."
Hongxiu obediently poured him another glass, but Li Qing said, "Drink it differently."
"Drink something else..." Hongxiu's face turned even redder. She lowered her head and put the wine in her mouth, then kissed him with her lips parted, passing the wine to him little by little.
With just one cup, Hongxiu became drunk, her eyes were spinning, and everything fell into place.
Li Qing is exceptionally gentle, and Hongxiu is also as tender as water. The feeling of relaxing even the soul is something I have never experienced before.
After finishing his business, Li Qing did not leave. He spoke softly and affectionately to Xiao Nizi, making her cry and laugh, and made his chest wet with tears.
"Sir, it's getting late. Don't keep the two sisters waiting." Hongxiu said with tears in her eyes, "I am so happy today."
Li Qing straightened her scattered black hair and kissed her fair forehead, "Go to rest early."
Lianxiang wing.
Xiao Nizi had already thought of eight hundred tricks. As soon as Li Qing lifted her hijab, Xiao Nizi started to show off.
Among the three women, she is the most daring, and she is even more so today. She actually wants Li Qing to take a different path, which will make him unable to deal with it.
"Sir, don't worry, I've cleaned up."
Li Qing was moved. The daisies were as beautiful as poetry, which was irresistible.
Same happiness, different feeling.
Wanling Wing Room.
When she lifted up the red hijab, she could see her childlike face, which was breathtakingly beautiful.
The three girls each have their own characteristics, Hongxiu is the softest, Lianxiang is the hottest, and Wanling's childishness can give him a guilty pleasure.
After Zhou Gong's gift, before Li Qing could say any words of love, Wan Ling had already burst into tears, hugging him tightly and telling her inner joy.
Li Qing regretted a little. He should have given them status a long time ago. Fortunately, it was not too late now.
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The news of Li Qing's taking a concubine quickly spread in the court. In the six subjects, the imperial censor Yan Guan, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, suddenly became excited and wrote one impeachment memorial after another.
But he only received a scolding from Lao Zhu and no real harm at all.
Everything was progressing according to Li Qing's expectations. After learning that he had taken a concubine, Lao Zhu did not force the marriage, and Mu Zhuoer did not come back since that day.
As he expected, Mu Zhuoer was an extremely proud person, and was not manipulated by emotions, nor did he stalk or mess around.
Li Qing admires that a seventeen or eighteen-year-old woman can be so rational. Of course, it's just appreciation.
Now, he was finally relieved and could live a plain and fulfilling life with peace of mind.
In the blink of an eye, the first month came out, and this afternoon, Li Qing came to the Imperial Study Room as usual.
Just as he was about to reduce Zhu Biao's burden, Zhu Yuanzhang came and said, "Li Qing, get ready and go to Peking tomorrow."
"ah?"
Li Qing and Zhu Biao were surprised at the same time, and their expressions were synchronized, and they looked unhappy.
Zhu Biao finally trained a helper, and he really didn't want Li Qing to go away. Li Qing was used to living a comfortable life and didn't want to run around anymore.
"Ah what?" Zhu Yuanzhang glared, "The most important thing right now is to reconcile the relationship between Han and Yuan, which is related to the Ming Dynasty's eternal hegemony. What are your expressions?"
The two nodded sadly, and Li Qing said with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, why me?"
"You bastard, why don't you understand our painstaking efforts?" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily, "Aren't we asking you to make meritorious service? When Biao'er takes over in the future, we will have a reason to promote you!"
After a pause, "Your Jinyi Guards have been traveling in Mobei for so long and are familiar with many routes. If they follow them, they will avoid being tricked by the Yuan people. Although this possibility is very small, it is better to be cautious." wrong."
What else could Li Qing say, "I obey your orders."
"Okay, I know you just took a concubine, and we are not unreasonable people. You don't need to enter Mobei this time. You only need to coordinate the overall situation in Beiping."
Li Qing hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, do you want me to bring my family with me?"
"You want to eat shit." Zhu Yuanzhang scolded: "Do you still have the energy to run errands with your concubine?
What we mean is that you should take care of the chief envoy of Peiping, and when your Jin Yiwei and his yamen servants are familiar with the terrain, let him take over completely. By then, you will have made a great contribution. "
Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily, "It's not like marching to fight. We can travel very quickly, and it will only take more than half a year at most."
Li Qing said with a smile, "I obey your order."
After returning home, Li Qing briefly explained the matter. When the three women learned that he was going on a business trip again, they were reluctant to leave him, but they also supported him sensibly and carefully packed his things for him like little wives.
Lao Zhu was very interesting and gave him the status of imperial envoy. This made it much easier for him to do things.
The imperial envoy represents the emperor. The chief envoy in Peking can dislike him, but he cannot dislike the imperial envoy.
The next day, Li Qing led his subordinates, together with the three princesses and fifteen ministers of the Yuan Dynasty, to Peiping.
Unfortunately, Mu Zhuoer was among them. Fortunately, she didn't make trouble unreasonably, and she didn't even want to say anything to him. Li Qing was quite happy.
More than twenty days later, the group rushed to Peking smoothly.
When the imperial envoy came to Peiping, he naturally wanted to pay a visit to King Yan. This was not a formality, but a necessary etiquette.
Zhu Di was very polite to him. After all, Nai'er didn't have to surrender last time. His map played a vital role. He had people prepare wine and food and entertain him warmly.
During the banquet, Xu Miaoyun brought her son over to express her gratitude to Li Qing.
The news of Xu Da's recovery has been sent to Peiping. Xu Miaoyun was very happy. As a daughter, her father's chronic illness was cured, so she naturally expressed her gratitude to the doctor who had such a wonderful hand.
Li Qing stood up and said some polite words before looking at Xiaopang.
After not seeing each other for a year, Xiaopang has grown taller and fatter, but he is still so cute.
It was rare that the little guy still remembered him and was still close to him. Li Qing would naturally not say anything unless he clamored to serve him.
But Zhu Di was unhappy, and immediately started to scold with a sullen face. Then, Xu Miaoyun's eyes widened, and Zhu Di immediately withered and did not dare to fart.
Although Xu Miaoyun's movements were very subtle, Li Qing could still see them clearly and thought to himself: "Old Zhu's family has so many love affairs!"
