Backyard, living room.
Li Qing took a sip of herbal tea and said, "There are no outsiders, just say what you want."
The young couple looked at each other, and Zhu Qizhen asked: "Sir, the Queen...she can be fine with Xiao Qian, right?"
Li Qing was startled for a moment, then the corners of his mouth raised.
This shows that Zhu Qizhen really has no interest in the throne.
"It shouldn't be a big problem." Li Qing nodded, "I can't say 100%, but I'm 80% sure."
"Well, that's good." Zhu Qizhen felt relieved and smiled.
Qian's face was also full of sweetness. She had no hope at first, but after seeing Li Qing's tricks, she couldn't help but ignite hope.
"Sir, can we live here forever?" Qian asked in a low voice, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Of course." Li Qing nodded: "As long as you are willing, you can stay as long as you want."
"Sir's old friend...?"
Li Qing smiled and said, "He has no objection."
"What opinions can he have?" Zhu Qizhen spoke almost at the same time as Li Qing, with a disdainful tone.
Those who work together are enemies, and this is true... Li Qing slandered.
"Husband..." Mrs. Qian glanced at Zhu Qizhen, but didn't say anything, just pursed her lips.
When outsiders are around, you can't refute your own man's face.
Zhu Qizhen, however, does not regard himself as an outsider at all: "You don't have to worry about the small money. From now on, you will treat this place as your home. We can live here as long as you want."
I should be the one to say this... Li Qing nodded amusedly: "The Supreme Queen does not need to be restrained."
"This is not the imperial palace. Please don't call us that in the future." Qian smiled and said, "Just call me Mrs. Zhu. My husband has no interest in the throne. From now on, just treat us as ordinary people."
As he said that, he looked at Zhu Qizhen.
Zhu Qizhen nodded slightly and sighed: "That's it. When will you go back, sir?"
"Let's rest for a while." Li Qing hummed, "You've put me through so much in the past six months, and I still can't enjoy it?"
Zhu Qizhen's face heated up and he said sarcastically: "Thank you sir."
After a pause, he added: "However, the situation in the court is definitely unstable, sir..."
"This is not your concern, just live your life with peace of mind." Li Qing teased, and then said: "Don't worry, I know better than you, I will go back within a month."
"Hey." Zhu Qizhen smiled sheepishly.
Seeing that the couple had nothing else to do, Li Qing stood up and said, "A long separation is better than a wedding, so I won't disturb you. If you need anything, don't be polite."
Zhu Qizhen nodded and added: "Sir, please start treating Xiao Qian as soon as possible."
"I can't forget it," Li Qing said angrily, "Do you think you are in such a hurry?"
Mr. Qian lowered his head and his face turned red with embarrassment.
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Evening, pavilion.
The three masters and apprentices were drinking and chatting under the pavilion, which was very comfortable.
When he was enjoying himself, Xiao Li Hong came over accompanied by his father and called from afar: "Godfather!"
After not seeing each other for a long time, he felt a bit acquainted. He was not as close as before, but he was also happy.
"Godfather." The little guy stepped forward and called again, with a shy look on his pink face.
"Huh, he's grown so tall." Li Qing touched his head, stood up with a smile and said hello to Li's father.
Father Li agreed with a smile: "I took the liberty to come here and spoil the elegance of Brother Li, Mr. Zhu and Mr. Li."
"Where," Zhu Yunwen stood up and said with a smile, "We have all enjoyed ourselves. We are old, so we can't be greedy, right?"
Father Li was a little embarrassed and bowed his hand to Zhang Slutty: "Hello, old man."
"Yeah, okay." Zhang Slutty responded, stood up and said, "You two young people, let's talk."
"Master, please slow down." Zhu Yunwen smiled at Father Li and helped Zhang Sloppy out of the pavilion.
Zhang's sloppy body was much tougher than Zhu Yunwen's, so he didn't need these at all, but he did not refuse and still let Zhu Yunwen, who had to use a cane in one hand, wait on him.
Father Li stopped and watched the two people leave. Then he took a few steps forward and said, "Brother Li, long time no see!"
Your grandpa calls me Brother Li, and you also call me Brother Li. It’s really... the seniority is completely divided... Li Qing nodded: "Long time no see, how are you?"
"Everything is fine." Father Li nodded with a smile and patted the little guy on the head, "Aren't you clamoring about wanting your godfather all day long? Now that your godfather is here, why are you so excited?"
The little guy blushed. He was six years old and no longer as ignorant as he was when he was a child. Because of this, he also became shy.
"It's been so long since we last saw each other, we must be getting along." Li Qing just smiled and didn't care about it. Children are like this, it's normal.
"This kid..." Father Li glared at his son and said to Li Qing, "How long will Brother Li stay when he comes back this time?"
"It won't be long. I will return to the capital within a month." Li Qing said, "There are many things to deal with in the capital."
Father Li suddenly realized that he had also heard about the change of emperor and knew that the capital was not at peace.
Concerned: "It won't affect Brother Li's career, right?"
"It has no impact." Li Qing shook his head and started talking to him about family matters.
Father Li is a typical son of a wealthy family. Although he is a commoner, he has received a good education since childhood. He looks and speaks politely.
But...after all, he is a bit of a philistine.
The two are not the same person, but with the little guy as a link, they can still chat together.
Soon after, night fell.
Father Li stood up to leave, but left the little guy behind.
Under the pavilion, both the elder and the younger were somewhat silent.
After a long time, the little guy called out: "Godfather."
"Yes." Li Qing smiled and said warmly: "You don't have to force anything. If you don't want to be here, your godfather will take you back."
"No." The little guy scratched his head and whispered embarrassedly: "I just... don't know what to say to my godfather."
"Haha... you can say what you want to say. If you don't want to say it, then don't say it." Li Qing looked up at the night sky and said quietly, "Don't do things you hate or don't like. After all... one's life does not count. long."
Xiao Lihong nodded understandingly, and unconsciously got closer, "Godfather, you're going to leave in a while, right?"
"Just live the present moment, and we will talk about the future later." Li Qing said with a smile.
"Oh~"
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The little guy didn't leave and stayed with Li Qing at night.
He just hadn't seen each other for a long time, and he was emotionally close to Li Qing. In addition, as he got older, he was no longer as carefree and unscrupulous as he was when he was a young child.
He read the book, recognized the words, and understood some principles.
So...he is not as happy as before.
…
A few days have passed, and the little guy has become much closer to Li Qing, but more importantly, they respect each other. In this era, filial piety is highly valued, and there is no such thing as being friends with parents and elders.
The world is like this, deeply rooted, and it is difficult for Li Qing to break it.
He can be independent, but he cannot ask others to do the same. That would be unreasonable. óΠъ.oяＧ
early morning.
Li Qing got up early, washed up briefly, and said to Xiao Li Hong, who had just gotten up, "My godfather is going out for a trip, do you want to come with us?"
"Is godfather going to do something?" Xiao Li Hong asked.
"Well... don't worry about it. Do you want to go?" Li Qing asked with a smile.
Xiao Li Hong hesitated for a moment, then nodded heavily: "I think so."
"Then let's go together." Li Qing took his hand and walked out of the courtyard while saying, "Today we will eat outside."
The noodles and steamed buns in the restaurant are quite delicious, but the little guy, who lives a good life, eats them very deliciously.
No matter how good the food is, he will get tired of it after eating too much. His father never took him out to eat.
He is very relaxed and happy with his godfather, because his godfather is never strict and does not have the rules and regulations of his father.
He couldn't express this feeling of freedom. He only knew that he liked it very much and wanted to keep doing it like this in the future.
"Godfather, where are we going next?" Seeing him finish eating, Xiao Li Hong hurriedly took out the cotton handkerchief from his arms and handed it over, asking expectantly.
In later generations, six-year-old children would be fine if they were not naughty, but this is not the case in this era. Children, no matter poor or rich, learn to be filial to their parents at a very young age.
The more children from wealthy families, the more this is true. They may be arrogant and domineering to others, but most of them are obedient and obedient to their parents and elders, and there are basically no naughty children.
Children from farmers' families start doing housework at a very young age, and even help their parents with farm work within their capabilities before they are ten years old.
Li Qing was a little sad. He had never noticed this before, but he felt deeply about it once.
From the little guy, he saw the epitome of this era.
"Well...after eating and drinking, of course I need to eat some food!" Li Qing said dotingly, "Let's go, my godfather will take you for a walk and buy you some gifts."
"Well, okay." The little guy's eyes were crooked and he was so happy that he felt like a mini version of Li Jinglong.
