At this time, Zhen'er pulled the toddler over and rescued the embarrassed Zhu Jianshen.
He picked up his son and said generously, regardless of whether he was happy or not, "Li Qing, give me a hug."
"...Okay!" Li Qing reached out and hugged the little guy. Looking at the chubby little face, he couldn't help but squeeze it. Hmm...it's so soft.
Zhen'er drooled with greed, so she pinched it secretly once, but it became soft.
Young children don't know much about being born, and their father, mother, and aunt are just around the corner.
He said in a milky voice: "If you pinch my face, you have to give me candy."
"Eating too much sugar is bad for your teeth. You will have toothache in the future." Li Qing said and squeezed again.
The little guy is three years old and can communicate normally.
"No, I can't squeeze it anymore." He pushed Li Qing's hand away and said angrily: "Let me go."
"This kid..." Li Qing raised his hand and patted him on the head.
After taking the photo, they saw Zhu Jianshen and the three of them looking at him with incredible eyes without blinking.
"Uh... I patted it very gently." Li Qing's face was stern, it was really... smooth, just like when he taught his grandson a lesson.
Zhu Jianshen: "..."
He grabbed his son and said, "Stop hugging him."
Who cares about hugging?
Li Qing was speechless and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, please take a moment to speak seriously."
After hearing this, Zhu Jianshen put down his son and walked aside angrily. Zhen'er and Miss Li also led the young child into the house knowingly.
Li Qing watched them enter the house and then walked towards Zhu Jianshen.
Zhu Jianshen became serious and asked, "What's the matter?"
Li Qing repeated to him what Zhen'er had just accused the Queen Mother of Zhou, and asked, "Are these facts?"
"It's an exaggeration, but it's not an unfounded fabrication. I gave the Zhou family and his son the title of marquis and uncle, and she's not satisfied with that..." Zhu Jian sighed deeply: "The Ming Dynasty ruled the country with filial piety, and she is my biological mother. I really Yes...there is no other way but to deal with it coldly!"
Li Qing nodded, knowing better.
"Are you going to impeach her?" Zhu Jianshen said, "She is my biological mother. You must not impeach her for seeking benefits for her family, and don't impeach her for withholding palace procurement funds... Don't make it difficult for me. "
Li Qing: "..."
"Don't worry, I won't impeach her."
"Then...okay." Zhu Jianshen was a little disappointed: No, where is your awesomeness?
He originally expected to use Li Qing to give his mother a beating and make her restrain herself. Unexpectedly, Li Qing would be so obedient this time.
The Ming Dynasty governed the country with filial piety. As an emperor, he could not take the initiative to find his own mother to make her unhappy. At best, he would resort to cold violence.
Dealing with his mother openly and honestly, no matter who is right or wrong, he will be stigmatized.
"Do you have anything else to do?"
"Gone."
"Go back!"
"...Leave!" Li Qing turned around and left.
Don't you even say 'I resign' now? You are presumptuous and a bastard... Zhu Jianshen was furious and muttered: "Li Qing, you bullied me too much!"
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After leaving Anletang, Li Qing found a nearby restaurant, ordered a few hard dishes, ordered a pot of good wine, and ate...
After having enough wine and food, we headed to Wenhua Hall...
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Wenhua Hall,
Not long after Li Qing left, Liu Dingzhi died of illness. Considering that the large changes in cabinet personnel might affect political affairs, Zhu Jianshen added one more person.
The cabinet ministers at this time were: Shang Ren, Wan'an, Liu Jue, and Liu Ji.
They were almost busy with the things at hand, so they slowed down and tried to hang out as long as possible.
Although the imperial court did not regulate the time for ministers to get off work, they stayed at their jobs longer to show their dedication.
A few people sipped tea and chatted.
"Have you heard? Marquis Yongqing is back!" Liu Jue started.
Liu Ji answered, "I heard about it. While I was having breakfast next morning, I heard someone say that he is back. So many people are spreading the word, so I guess there is nothing wrong with it."
The two are rising stars who have ideas in their hearts, but they dare not express them, hoping to bring Shang Ren and Wan'an into trouble.
After all... it can be said that everyone knows who Li Qing is, and his return will be of no benefit to anyone.
Wan An was very interested in this. He glanced at Shang Ren and asked, "What do you think, Lord Shang?"
"I heard that the emperor went to the palace gate to greet him personally. No one dares to spread false information in the name of the emperor. It should be true." Shang Ren and Xini did not accept the move.
Just kidding, he wouldn't say anything to offend Li Qing.
Now that I have said it, I am afraid that these colleagues...at least Wan An will have to sue him.
Li Qing is not a generous person, and it is not easy for him to be a cabinet bachelor.
When Wan An's plan failed, he tried another one: "Does Mr. Shang think that Marquis Yongqing will continue to serve in the cabinet?"
"This..." Shang Ran thought for a while, "I can't rule out this possibility."
"Oh? Lord Shang means... that Marquis Yongqing is obsessed with power?" Wan An frowned.
Your uncle, when did I say this... Shang Ren was so angry that he twitched his beard and snorted: "Master Wan, please don't misinterpret it. What I meant is..."
"Hey, everyone is here," Li Qing walked in with a smile, "Hey~ there are two more new faces, it seems that our cabinet has become stronger again!"
The four of them were startled, stood up hurriedly, cupped their hands and said, "I have met Marquis Yongqing."
"No courtesy, no courtesy," Li Qing said with a smile, "I haven't seen you for a few years, everyone is welcome and well!"
Wan An said with a smile: "Master Hou is getting younger and younger as he lives. We haven't seen him for several years, but he is still healthy. It's really... the sky has eyes, bless me with the bright future!"
He quickly pulled up his chair and said, "Master Marquis, please sit down."
"No, I'll just come and take a look." Li Qing shook his head gently.
Wan An was surprised and said with a smile: "It seems that Mr. Shang made a mistake in his judgment. Marquis Yongqing did not come here for the position of bachelor."
Damn it, I'll fight you... Shang Ren almost couldn't hold back the urge to tear his mouth open. gòйЪ.ōΓg
After calming down for a while, he finally said: "Master Hou, please don't listen to the jokes made by Grand Scholar Wan. I never said that. It's true..."
"Hey? It doesn't matter, what's the point of saying it?" Wan An smiled and said: "Yongqing Hou has such a big heart, how can he care about this?"
"Wan'an!"
Shang Ren broke through the defense. He was really disgusted. He was holding his neck and wanted to try it with Wan An.
"Shang Ran, what are you going to do? Are you really afraid of you as an official?"
Civil servants like to fight, but they are better than military generals.
Sometimes, high-end power struggles will also take the simplest form of fighting.
Liu Jue and Liu Ji hugged each other, "Calm down, calm down!"
"Let me go!" Wan An struggled forward, "I want to see who has the stronger fist!"
"I'm afraid you won't succeed!" Shang Ren was also furious, "Let me see if I don't tear your mouth open."
Liu Ji and Liu Jue tried hard to persuade them, but they were unmoved.
The two of them stopped and persuaded whenever they saw it. They were extremely benevolent and righteous. They simply let go of their hands and hit them if they wanted to.
It's best to have a lose-lose situation, and it would be even better if there is a good outcome.
Wan An: "..."
Shang Ren: "..."
Seeing that he couldn't fight anymore, Li Qing gave up his idea of watching the excitement and stepped forward and said, "Have you dealt with all the memorials?"
"Uh... not yet." The two shook their heads and glared at each other bitterly: Just wait.
Li Qing pulled up a chair and sat down, saying, "Which ones have you dealt with?"
"This has been handled by the lower officials. Please take a look at it, Marquis Yongqing." Wan An hurriedly showed it to Li Qing.
Shang Ren frowned. Logically speaking, Li Qing did not have this authority, but... no one else said it, and he didn't want to offend Li Qing.
He had just been tricked by Wan An. He was feeling guilty and didn't want to cause any more trouble.
Li Qing saw what he was thinking and smiled: "I'm just taking a vacation, not resigning!"
"Uh... Marquis Yongqing is overly worried. I don't have any thoughts," Shang Ren explained, and at the same time, his mood dropped.
It seems that I still can't take the position of chief assistant.
In the past few years, he and Wan'an had been fighting for the position of chief minister, but the emperor was always undecided. However, Shang Ren felt that he had a good chance of winning because he accepted Li Qing's job.
Wan An was also in a low mood. He also felt that he had a good chance of winning because the emperor was closer to him.
But, Li Qing is back.
This guy is really good. He looked like he was quitting his job at first, but now he is back to work. Isn’t it shameful? Can’t afford it?
The two of them cursed in their hearts...
If Li Qing comes back in another five years, they will still have the confidence to compete, but now... Li Qing's remaining power has not faded, and the emperor's favor is still endless. The emperor personally went to pick him up, which is enough to prove everything.
No chance at all!
The two of them were angry.
Li Qing sneered in his heart: I really don't care about the cabinet bachelor. I just don't want you to be too comfortable. Do you really think that you can be so presumptuous now that I'm gone?
I'm not 'dead' yet!
Two quarters of an hour later, Li Qing read the memorial and put forward his own opinions to test the attitudes of several people.
Wan An was the first to recognize the reality and said: Marquis Yongqing is right.
Shang Ren sighed secretly and said: Marquis Yongqing's suggestion is more appropriate.
Naturally, the two newcomers Liu Ji and Liu Jue did not dare to speak out, and followed closely behind to agree...
In fact, Li Qing didn't want to do anything. He just wanted these people to have a sense of awe and not be too arrogant.
He is undefeated within the rules and invincible outside the rules!
This is a record accumulated over decades, and it is also the reason why the ministers have a headache for him.
Really can't beat it!
Based on this, under normal circumstances, no one wants to go against Li Qing unless they can't bear it anymore.
If they are enemies with such people, they ask themselves that they are no match.
Li Qing was very satisfied with the results of the test. He did not stay any longer and stood up and said:
"I just came back and haven't rested yet, so I left first. A few of you stayed, stayed..."
With that said, he stood up and walked out.
After watching him leave their sight, several people returned to their seats, but they were no longer interested in chatting.
Wan An and Shang Ren didn't even look at each other. They just finished their own things and left with gloomy faces.
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It's night, midnight.
Li Qing put on his night clothes, covered his face, left the small courtyard and went straight to the palace.
To be precise, go straight to Kunning Palace.
In the temple, Li Qing would not easily use methods outside the rules, but for the harem...especially for a being of the Queen Mother's level;
Within the rules, he really couldn't do it!
He had no choice but to use unconventional means.
'Xiao Shen Shen, don't say Qingzu won't help you...'
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