Saitama and Li Yi were sitting in the carriage, and Li Yi found that Saitama's face was a little bad, and asked with concern:

"What's wrong, uncomfortable?" Saitama shook her head,

"No, I think it's strange, although you have made a lot of contributions, but compared to the reward given to you by the emperor, it is nothing. Okay, why did the emperor give me a first-class lady. ”

"There should be some reason for this, but our speculation here is useless after all, and after I meet the emperor, I will know the clue. ”

"I hope so. Li Yi took Saitama in his arms and gently stroked her back to calm her emotions.

It didn't take long for Saitama's suspicions to be explained. After entering the palace gate, Grandpa Gao asked Saitama and Li Yi to get out of the car. Li Yi was going to go with Saitama, but he heard Gao Gonggong say:

"I also asked Mrs. Shizi to stay, and the prince went to see the emperor, but Mrs. Shizi wanted to visit the queen and the concubine. Li Yi and Saitama glanced at each other, and there were some surprised expressions on their faces.

Li Yi was a little worried when he heard this, he knew in his heart that the relationship between Saitama and his concubine sister was not very good, and whether this meeting would do anything unfavorable to Saitama. Saiyu immediately understood that her name must have nothing to do with Qi Jiao, but she didn't know what medicine Qi Jiao sold in Qi Jiao's gourd, she didn't believe that Qi Jiao had such a good heart, and she wanted to fight for something for her sister.

Looking at Li Yi's worried eyes, Saitama comforted:

"Don't worry, I'll be careful. ”

"Father-in-law Gao, wait a moment. I have a few words I want to tell Uchiko, I am afraid that she will not understand the rules when she meets her for the first time, and she will offend the girls. ”

"The queen mother and the concubine are both good-tempered, so don't worry. Gao Gonggong also saw Li Yi's worries and comforted him. Li Yi pretended to smile embarrassedly, and took two steps forward with Saitama to talk.

"Yu'er, when you see the queen and the concubine, you just need to follow the rules, don't be nervous. Li Yi said these words loudly. It was too late, and he lowered his voice and said quickly:

"Talk less. Don't eat what's there. Saitama's face changed when she heard this, but then she replied:

"I see. ”

"The prince is really in love, but the time is not early, and the emperor is still waiting. Gao Gonggong urged.

Li Yi and Saitama were separated. Li Yi followed Gonggong Gao to see the emperor. Saitama followed another middle-aged eunuch surnamed Liu in the direction of the harem.

The emperor met Li Yi in the old age hall where he usually lived, although it was not as grand as the main hall, but it meant that the emperor did not regard Li Yi as an outsider, and it showed the emperor's favor to Li Yi. Thinking of this, Li Yi relaxed a little. As long as you stabilize the emperor on your side, it won't be good if you want to come to the concubine's side.

Li Yi stabilized his emotions and stood outside the palace waiting for the emperor's call. It didn't take long for a little eunuch to come out and say:

"The prince of Xuanqi came to see him. Li Yi straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and slowly walked into the main hall. After entering the main hall, Li Yi knelt down and saluted. I heard a deep voice say:

"Ai Qing is flat. ”

"Your Majesty, Emperor. ”

"Look up. "Li Yi is also a little famous in the capital, and the emperor has also heard of him, but when I see him this time, I want to take a good look at what the second prince of the Qi State Mansion looks like in the rumored manner.

"I don't dare. Li Yi still bowed his head and said.

"I forgive you for your innocence. Li Yi only raised his head this time. His eyes were still slightly drooping, and he looked at the ground in front of him.

The emperor went to see Li Yi, wearing a dark blue robe, a jade belt around his waist, and a white hosta on his head, which made the whole person heroic and upright, and then looked at the facial features like a carving, handsome and incomparable. The emperor couldn't help but admire that it was really Maungbi Pan An, and said:

"Aiqing is really a talent, and it is even more rare to be both wise and brave. I couldn't be happier. ”

"The emperor has won awards, but Weichen doesn't dare to be it. Li Yi bowed his hand and said humbly.

"I've heard your father-in-law say something about you. This time, thanks to you going deep into the tiger's den, you shocked the barbarians, and they didn't dare to ask for a price during the peace talks. Finally, we didn't lose face in our Celestial Empire. It's a great achievement. ”

"The country is in trouble, and the husband is responsible, not to mention that the Li family has been deeply favored by the emperor for generations, and there is no way to repay it, Li Yi is just doing his duty as a courtier. Li Yi's words sounded very pleasing to the emperor. He rubbed his beard and said:

"Okay, good, I really didn't misunderstand you, and I will do my best for the court in the future, and I won't treat you badly." ”

"Your Majesty, Emperor. Li Yi will definitely go to the soup and fight the fire, and he will not give up. Li Yi knelt down and said.

"You don't have to be so outside, just flat. Speaking of which, I and you are also relatives, and I only heard the concubine mention that your wife and the concubine are sisters a few days ago. You too, such a close relationship has not seen you walk around with the concubine. ”

"The noble concubine Niangniang is golden and noble, and Weichen and Neizi dare not climb high, not to mention the difference between inside and outside. Li Yi's words showed that his husband and wife were not the ones who climbed the dragon and attached to the phoenix, and on the other hand, he told the emperor that he didn't want to violate the emperor's taboo, and his relatives and the inner palace were too close. The emperor saw that Li Yi spoke appropriately and was very measured, although he was satisfied with his approach, but he said:

"These words are outside, the sisters should move around more, and the concubine is looking forward to having a relative to talk to her in the palace alone. In the future, your wife can often come to the palace to gossip with the concubine. The emperor said, Li Yi thought to himself, these two sisters probably don't have any idea of reminiscing, but the words have to follow the emperor's intentions.

"Wechen will let Neiko and the concubine move around more. ”

"Hmm. You have a good relationship with King Fu?" The emperor suddenly changed his words, and Li Yi's mind turned quickly, I don't know what the emperor's intention was when he suddenly mentioned King Fu, and whether the emperor, who has always been suspicious, has any thoughts about King Fu. After a moment's thought, he said:

"Yes, Weichen and His Royal Highness King Fu have the same hobbies, so they are always in one place. Li Yi's words immediately aroused the emperor's interest.

"What is it?"

"Weichen and His Royal Highness King Fu are all good about the things in that cup. ”

"I know that the sixth brother has this hobby, and in order to taste the wine of the Western Regions, he did not hesitate to beg the emperor to invite the monks of Daxia to the Central Plains. It turns out that Aiqing is also good at this?"

"Weichen doesn't dare to be brazen and proficient, but he only knows a thing or two. ”

"Then I'm going to test you today. ”

Li Yi knew that this was the reason why the emperor was not at ease about his friendship with King Fu, and wanted to try to see if he was telling the truth. But when it comes to wine, he is still more confident. The emperor said a few words to Gonggong Gao beside him, and Gonggong Gao went out with him.

"Speaking of which, this time I sent troops to the Western Regions, among my younger brothers, that is, King Fu still has some brotherly feelings. Li Yi knew that the emperor was referring to the last time that the vassal kings made up some military salaries, only King Fu made up some, and several other vassal kings all used the excuse of famine to symbolically donate some. Then said:

His Royal Highness King Fu knew what the emperor meant and did not dare to slack off, but at that time, there was a famine in Shandong, and he was eager to make up the military salary, so he raised money from the rich families in the city, which was also quite difficult, until now the prince still owes others silver, and he can't be happy when he drinks alcohol. ”

"I see, but the sixth brother treats me with sincerity. "It's the first time the emperor has heard about this, and he is quite proud of King Fu's obedience.

While the two were talking, Grandpa Gao came in, and the little eunuch behind him was holding a tray in both hands, with a glass bottle on it and two glass cups. Gonggong Gao took it and presented it to the emperor's case, and the emperor motioned for him to pour a glass for Li Yi. Gao Gonggong carefully opened the glass bottle, and suddenly a rich aroma of wine permeated the hall.

"This is a tribute from the envoys of Fanbang, if you taste it, you may tell the origin of this wine. ”

The emperor is also suspicious of King Fu, although this sixth brother has never been a stumbling block on his way to the throne, and he has always been friendly with himself, and he is even more obedient to his orders. But "how can others sleep soundly next to the couch", he doubted that King Fu would be Taoguang Yanghui, but there was no evidence, not to mention that after King Fu avoided Shandong, it was even more difficult to grasp his movements. I just met Li Yi this time, such a person is brave and strategic, how can he always be unruly and hidden in the forest spring, maybe he can see the true intentions of King Fu from him. So he took this opportunity to try what Li Yi said well, what was in the cup, whether it was true or false, whether it was out of character for a while or really in the landscape. I also want to try how sincere Li Yi is with himself, and whether he dares to drink this glass of wine.

Li Yi is an extremely smart person, he can naturally understand the emperor's temptation, and his performance will directly affect the emperor's attitude towards King Fu and himself, so he happily took this glass of wine.

Li Yi looked at the glass cup in front of him, the wine in the cup was amber and fragrant. He picked up the glass, took a sip, tasted it in his mouth for a moment, felt that it was mellow, and then drank the wine in the glass. He bowed his hand to the emperor and said:

"The wine that Your Majesty has given you is truly extraordinary. When the emperor saw that he drank it without any hesitation, he believed him a little. With a smile on his face, he asked:

"Aiqing may tell the origin of this wine. ”

Then Weichen dared to say it. This wine has a fruity aroma of grapes in the mouth, and it seems to be wine, but it is a little more mellow than the wine after careful tasting, so Weichen guesses that the wine is re-steamed and then cellared. ”

"Sure enough, it was a good friend, when I first got this wine, everyone was mellow, but no one could say its origin. I didn't expect that Aiqing would be able to tell the method of making it after tasting it today, which really amazed me. ”

"Your Majesty has won the prize. ”

"You don't have to be humble, Aiqing does have something extraordinary. ”

Here the emperor and Li Yi saw each other very happily, but I don't know what kind of scene it is for the sisters to meet in Saitama. (To be continued.) )