Jingshi Street was as lively as ever, with an endless stream of people of all kinds, but they all subconsciously avoided this sedan.
Although there is no decoration on the sedan to prove that it is from the royal family, the workmanship of the sedan and the professionalism of the bearer are enough to prove that the owner is extraordinary.
There are too many big shots in the capital, and most of them have the mentality of giving in and trying not to cause trouble.
This is true even for kids from rich families, because you never know who you will offend.
Zhu Wanqing opened the sedan curtain and looked out, then put it down again and asked curiously: "Sister-in-law, where are we going?"
We didn't get along for a long time, but Zhu Wanqing fell in love with this imperial sister-in-law. Except for her age... in other aspects, this imperial sister-in-law was a perfect match.
Zhen'er smiled and said: "Xu Ji Silk and Satin Shop, make some clothes."
"Oh~" Zhu Wanqing nodded and asked curiously: "The emperor's sister-in-law is a noble concubine, does she also have to go out to buy clothes?"
"Hmm... Actually, the fabrics for the palace's clothes are all purchased at Xuji Silk and Satin Shop," Zhen'er said with a smile. "If the internal funds are not rich, then the public account will not be used. If the slaves are allowed to come, they must be given certain benefits." , it would be better for us to come over, see and choose for ourselves, it would be more satisfying..."
Zhu Wanqing said sincerely: "The emperor's sister-in-law is so virtuous."
Zhen'er was startled for a moment, her smiling eyes were crooked. Although she was no longer young and there were fine wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, her charm was still there.
Zhu Wanqing seemed to understand why the emperor's eldest brother continued to favor her.
Actually...she doesn't understand.
There is a difference between liking and loving...
~
Small courtyard.
Li Hong screamed strangely: "Stop it, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I admit that I spoke a little too loudly just now. Sir, you are too...ah!"
After a while, Li Qing dusted off his robe, walked to the chair, sat down, and said calmly: "Be more careful what you say next time."
"Yes, yes, I remember, kid." Li Hong covered his red and swollen cheeks, grinning in pain, with a look of grievance on his face.
Soon, he got excited again, moved the maza and sat in front of Li Qing, and asked:
"Dad, how many Jurchens are there in Jianzhou?"
"I don't know the specifics. I'll find out when I get to the place." Li Qing picked up the "Water Margin" on the table and opened it. "In short... it will definitely crush the game. It is much easier than when you went to counter the rebellion before."
Li Hong couldn't help being silly: "Then isn't this a military achievement for nothing?"
"Virtue!" Li Qing rolled his eyes, "It's not that easy to get promoted from a thousand households. You have to make a big enough contribution. Don't always think about promotion. Improving your abilities is the right way."
"I understand, kid," Li Hong nodded with a smile, and then asked: "Godfather, where are you after beating the Jurchens? Go to the Loop, or...?"
"Stay in Liaodong!" Li Qing turned a page of the book, "It will be more conducive to your growth there. The Jianzhou Jurchens are not the only ones who are dishonest, and even the three Jurchens are not the only ones who are dishonest."
Li Hong nodded slowly and said, "Godfather, are you going?"
Li Qing shook his head and sighed: "I am now a bachelor of the cabinet. It will not be good to lead troops to fight. Now that the battle between the six ministries and the cabinet has become intense, I can't leave."
"Okay." Li Hong was a little disappointed, "I still hope that our father and son will go into battle together and kill all the enemy troops."
Li Qing sneered: "If we two go into battle together, we won't be able to kill as many as I can on my own."
"...I'm not a burden!"
"It depends on who you follow." Li Qing said.
Li Hong smacked his lips and couldn't help but think of that night battle in the Hetao. His godfather was simply... like a demon descending from the sky!
Extremely tough!
He was extremely envious and asked: "Godfather... do you think the child still has a chance?"
"As I said, everyone's physique is different. There is no need to insist on personal bravery," Li Qing shook his head and said: "You have ordinary bones, but your achievements are almost your limit now."
"...There is no possibility of remedy?"
Li Qing glanced at him sideways: "Do you know why talent is called talent?"
"……Understood."
"Well, let's go cook."
…
For lunch, there were four dishes and one soup. Li Hong also made a pot of wine for the two of them to have a drink.
"Daddy, the baby is leaving soon. Don't be hungry again then. We really can't afford to hire a few maids and servants." Li Hong said, "Our family doesn't lack this little money."
"You even arranged for me to come." Li Qing laughed, "Don't worry, I won't starve to death."
Li Hong smiled bitterly: "Godfather, you can't let the child worry... Ahem, look, you are in a hurry."
After a pause, "Godfather, why don't you... find me a godmother. Don't fight me. I'm serious."
Li Qing said calmly: "I am a Taoist priest!"
"Then you go to Yiqing Building...ah!" Li Hong shouted miserably: "Godfather, can you give me some face?"
"Look, he's yelling again." Li Qing rolled up his sleeves and opened his bow left and right...
At the same time, he said: "Don't I just give you face? Look, your face has grown bigger again. I have given you enough face!"
In the midst of the commotion, there was a sudden knock on the door: "Uncle Li, big brother, I'm back, open the door quickly!"
Li Qing stopped his hand and raised his chin: "Open the door."
"Do you think I still have the nerve to open the door?" Li Hong was so depressed, "If I want to drive you away, I... I can go."
Li Hong went to open the door depressedly...
"See the Imperial Concubine."
Li Qing was startled for a moment, then turned to look at the courtyard door. Sure enough, it was Wan Zhen'er.
Why is she here? Li Qing frowned.
With Wan Zhen'er's status, it is not appropriate to come to the minister's home, but this also shows from the side that this woman must have a purpose for coming.
Before he could figure it out, Zhu Wanqing walked up angrily: "Uncle Li, why did you hit someone?"
"I...I hit the door." Li Hong explained.
"Come on, can you hit your face like this when you hit the door?"
Li Qing glared at her irritably: "If you push me harder, you'll get beaten too!"
"..."
"Okay, there is still some medicinal wine left when I beat you up last time. It's in the cabinet in my room. You just go and apply it on him." Li Qing sent the two people into the room, walked up and said, "I have seen the noble concubine. Empress."
"Marquis Yongqing is so polite." Zhen'er said with a smile, "Back then, I saluted the Marquis, and now the Marquis salutes me. It's such a wonderful coincidence of fate!"
Li Qing: "Haha."
When Zhen'er saw Zhu Wanqing and others entering the room, she said, "I came to Yongqing Marquis because I want to ask you something."
Li Qing drooped his eyelids, walked to the stone table and sat down, "What's the matter?"
Zhen'er stepped forward, sat opposite him, and asked, "Is that girl really the daughter of the Emperor?"
"You can just ask the Emperor directly," Li Qing said.
"He said yes." Zhen'er lied.
"And you don't believe it?"
"It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, it's just..." Zhen'er frowned and whispered: "What are you planning on doing? But with the power of following the dragon..."
"Why, you still want to get involved in politics?" Li Qing said in a cold voice, "Then do you believe that I dare to kill you?"
Zhen'er hesitated and hummed: "I have never had such an idea. I am just afraid that some people will have the mentality of being a second minister."
"Just live your life well, this is nothing you should worry about." Li Qing was not polite at all, "Have you forgotten what I told you before?"
"Be a good person..." Zhen'er said subconsciously, and then got angry: "Today is different from the past. I am also an imperial concubine. How can you be so rude?"
Li Qing breathed a sigh of relief and said: "I know you came to me to find out what happened because of the emperor, but, again, just live your life well and don't make trouble for yourself."
"you……"
"Also, don't say you are a concubine, you are the queen, so what?" Li Qing said lightly: "I advise you to enjoy the glory and wealth in peace. I am not a good person. You should know this."
Zhen'er: "..."
After a moment of silence, she was defeated: "He is a good emperor. Please have confidence in him. He has worked really hard."
"You don't need to tell me, I'm not blind." Li Qing said impatiently.
Li Qing's face was displeased, but he was still quite touched in his heart. Zhu Jian was deeply infatuated, and so was Wan Zhen'er.
The relationship between the emperor and the concubine was extremely precious even among the people, let alone the royal family.
Li Qing's feelings about Wan Zhen'er can't be said to be good, but they can't be said to be bad either.
If we really want to evaluate her, Wan Zhen'er is a woman who has a hard life but is very lucky.
She has done bad things, but she didn't mean to do them. She has suffered, but she doesn't blame anyone.
In the end, Li Qing came to the conclusion, "The emperor's throne has been determined, and there will be no changes. It is not easy for you to be here today. I hope you will cherish it and take care of yourself."
When Wan Zhen'er heard this, her nervousness immediately relaxed and she forced out a smile:
"Since Marquis Yongqing said so, I have no choice but to do it."
At this time, Zhu Wanqing walked out of Li Qing's room and said angrily: "Uncle Li, you went too far this time."
Li Qing rolled his eyes and ignored her.
Zhen'er stood up and said with a smile: "Wanqing, I'm tired after walking around for a long time. Let's go back?"
"okay."
Zhu Wanqing made a face at Li Qing and followed Zhen'er out of the small courtyard...
~
The next day, early in the morning.
Zhu Wanqing ran back again.
"Uncle Li, the emperor's sister-in-law asked you about my life experience yesterday, right?"
"you know?"
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have dragged my eldest brother into the house to give her a chance." Zhu Wanqing sighed, "Actually, she is quite pitiful. You might as well give her some reassurance."
"Give it." Li Qing nodded and joked, "When did you become so caring?"
Zhu Wanqing hummed and said, "It's always good, okay?"
After a pause, he said with emotion: "This time I came to Beijing, I have a new understanding of the emperor's brother and his wife. They are not as bad as I thought. I even... I think they are a little pitiful."
Li Qing smiled: "Actually, your father is the most bastard and the one who enjoys the most happiness!"
Zhu Wanqing was silent: "Uncle Li, you can think so, you have the qualifications, but...
In my mind, he is the best dad! "
"He is quite worthy of you and your mother," Li Qing did not deny, sighing: "In fact, he is very hopeful to become a wise king. He has the heart and the ability is acceptable, but that battle... brought great consequences to the Ming Dynasty. I had a lot of labor pains.”
Li Qing said frankly: "I have objections to him, and they are very serious. In addition to his being a fool, I also have deep love and deep responsibility; ωＷω.ＧoＮЬ.οrＧ
After all...I was so optimistic about him at the beginning..."
