Chapter 193: Estrangement
Li Yi went back to King Fu's mansion on this day, and the person sent by King Fu to inquire about the news had not yet returned, but he suddenly heard someone report that Li Yi asked to see him, and he couldn't help but be surprised, and hurriedly ordered someone to invite him in quickly. When King Fu learned that Li Yi was arrested by Daqin, he was anxious and immediately sent someone to Qingcheng to inquire about the news, hoping to rescue Li Yi. Now when I hear the news of Li Yi's return, I am naturally overjoyed. Not long after, Li Yi entered King Fu's study, and King Fu immediately asked:
"What kind of fame are you doing, I just heard that you were arrested by Daqin, why did you come back again?"
"It's a long story, but you'd better let me get over my addiction to alcohol, so let's talk slowly. Li Yi sold a pass, and ordered King Fu to order his subordinates to buy a banquet and have a drunk with Li Yi. After three rounds of drinking, King Fu asked Li Yi:
"How is Qingcheng over there, why do you suddenly want to go to Qingcheng?" Li Yi drank the wine in the cup and said:
"At this time, you have to start with the defeat of my eldest brother?"
"Oh?" King Fu looked at Li Yi suspiciously.
"My eldest brother was defeated and lost the emperor's face. The uncle was afraid that the emperor would be angry and take the title of the Li family, so he asked me to find a way to make a great contribution, please the emperor, keep the title, and said that he wanted to make me the son. β
"Do you care about the position of the prince?" King Fu was puzzled.
"Of course not, you know I'm not here. But as a descendant of the Li family, I really can't sit idly by, even if my father's spirit in heaven knows about it, he will ask me to do this. β
"But once you enter that circle, you can't be at ease anymore. β
"Yes, so I feel a little ashamed of my mother. If you don't come back in time this time, it will almost cause a catastrophe. Seeing that Li Yi kept his mouth shut, King Fu knew that it should be a matter of the inner house, and it was inconvenient to ask more, so he diverted the topic.
"Come, I toast you, congratulations on your joy. As he spoke, King Fu raised his glass. Li Yi was also very happy when he heard about his son, and immediately raised his glass and drank it all.
"It's really not easy for this son to get, but it's hard for my wife. Speaking of which. Thanks to the midwife recommended by the princess, the princess will greet the princess on my behalf, and turn around to thank you. β
"Why should you be so polite between you and me?" said King Fu waving his hand.
"But speaking of which, your lady is really a little bold, which makes me admire it. β
"Huh?" Li Yi's face was full of surprise. Only then did King Fu know that Li Yi didn't know about the things in the Zhuangzi last time, so he told him how Saitama dealt with the tenant farmers in the Zhuangzi alone last time. thought that Li Yi would also praise it after listening to it. Who knows, but found that Li Yi's face was not good-looking. King Fu couldn't help but ask:
"What's wrong with you, what's wrong?" Li Yi was very dissatisfied with Saitama's approach in his heart, and dared to go to Zhuangzi with a big belly, what is wrong with this thing, so how can he rest assured. But he did not want to say this in front of King Fu, so he said:
"No, I remembered that I went to Qingcheng this time, and I found out that this Daqin is not simple. King Fu's interest was aroused at once.
"What do you mean by that?"
"In just over a year, this emperor of Great Qin has subdued a few tribes over there, can it be a simple role? They will surely become a great trouble for our dynasty. β
"Then what's the matter with your capture? But knowing this news startled me, and at first I wanted to hide it from Ling Tang and your lady, who knew that they would know about it. β
"Here's the thing, after I disguised myself and infiltrated Qingcheng, I found that this Yingji Chucai was not like those rough people who burned and looted as soon as they entered the city, but managed it in an orderly manner. The market is doing business as usual, and there is still a bit of prosperity, and the Han and Daqin people live together, and they are unexpectedly safe. β
"Actually, for the common people. Whoever rules can do it, as long as they live well. King Fu listened to Li Yi's words and interjected thoughtfully.
"Yes, that being said. But my original intention was to take advantage of the chaos in the city to provoke an incident and let Daqin suffer a defeat, so that we would have the confidence to speak again in negotiations, otherwise it would not be a matter of letting them open their mouths. Yingji Chucai was busy attacking Qingcheng this time, and he just wanted to negotiate with the Celestial Empire to buy them a few years to recuperate. β
"And later. β
"I can't help it when I see the calm in the city. I thought I could get into their camp. Doing something can frustrate the enemy's edge, but who knows that the defense is very tight, and there is no chance to get in, so I have to return to Shinjo, until my father-in-law and they arrived, and I didn't think of any way to make a great contribution. When the negotiations began, Daqin really opened his mouth, not only for real money and silver, but also for all kinds of craftsmen, promising to return Qingcheng, but asking us to ensure that the Daqin people could go to the city at any time to trade with the Han people. β
Indeed, this man's heart is not small. King Fu sighed.
"Yes, if such a condition is agreed, the emperor will be furious, and even the father-in-law will not escape the involvement. It was also a coincidence that I happened to meet a brother in Shinjo, and things took a turn for the better. β
"I think it's to help you infiltrate the enemy camp?" said King Fu.
"That's right, he helped me in a play, deliberately caused trouble in the streets, and was caught in the enemy camp. β
"I see, no wonder it is rumored in the capital that you were arrested and put in prison by the Great Qin people, and you still don't know whether you are alive or dead. β
"The people who want to come to talk will inevitably add fuel and vinegar, and some exaggeration, which I did not expect. If my family hadn't come to Shinjo to tell me everything, I would have been kept in the dark, worrying my mother and wife. β
"It's finally a thrill. But what's going on over there?"
"I infiltrated the enemy camp and saw the so-called eighteen warriors of Great Qin, and it is indeed not for nothing, including Ji Gri, who killed my eldest brother. However, in order to avoid more trouble, I only left a letter in Yingji Chucai's big tent to warn him, so that he would not dare to underestimate my Celestial Empire. β
King Fu listened to Li Yi say it so lightly, but he knew that it must be dangerous, if Yingji Chucai was so far-sighted, how could he take the defense around him lightly. But he knew that Li Yi had always disliked to say more, so he didn't ask any more.
While the two were talking, someone was outside to report:
"Lord Wang, there is news from the capital. β
"Come on in. "King Fu knew that if it weren't for the urgent news, the servants wouldn't bother him at this time. King Fu took the bamboo tube handed over by the man, opened the silk inside and looked at it, and said to Li Yi:
"It has been negotiated, and Daqin withdrew from Qingcheng. It seems that your letter still serves as a warning. Li Yi nodded and said:
"I hope that with this little credit, I can keep the title of the Li family. β
"Absolutely no problem, the emperor still has clear rewards and punishments. However, once you are made a prince, you have to return to the capital, and it will be difficult for our brothers to meet. β
"I don't want to go back to the capital. Li Yi was also a little excited when he spoke, and the atmosphere became a little dull for a while, and after a few more drinks, Li Yi said goodbye and went home. Although King Fu was a little reluctant, he thought that Li Yi must be in a hurry to go back to see his son, so he didn't stop him.
When Li Yi returned home, Saitama was playing with Brother Tong. Seeing this, Li Yi also quickly changed his clothes outside, washed his face, and sat down next to their mother and son. Brother Tong is still awake at this time, his eyes are wide open, his pupils are black, and he is spinning around with the sound of the rattle in Saitama's hand, which is very cute. Li Yi looked at the child's bulging face, and couldn't help but touch it lightly with his fingers, who knew that Saitama said:
"Don't touch your child's face, it's going to drool like that. Li Yi listened disapprovingly,
"What kid doesn't drool? You're too careful!"
"Of course, my son doesn't care. He's the guy on my heart right now. Li Yi couldn't help but sigh when he heard this:
"I rushed back day and night, but someone robbed me of my position!" Saitama couldn't help but laugh when he heard him say something serious, and it was indeed like this. Brother Tong in her arms opened his mouth and yawned, as if he was dissatisfied with his father's statement and was not interested in listening to it. Saitama knew that Kiritoro was sleepy, so he ordered his nurse to send him to sleep.
Li Yi has been back for a few days, and Saitama feels sorry for his tired body, so he hasn't asked him what happened to him in Qingcheng, but the doubts in his heart have not been eliminated. This time, when he was free, he asked:
"Why do you want to go to Qingcheng, what the hell is going on?"
Li Yi listened to it and knew that all this should also be explained to Saitama. So he told me what happened after he went to the capital. After Li Yi finished speaking, he looked at Saitama, and he was a little apprehensive in his heart, he hid these things from Saitama, whether he promised to inherit the title or went to Qingcheng, he should have an explanation with his wife.
Saitama's mood is really bad now, since they got married, the two can be said to be in harmony, and the husband and wife life is very beautiful. Li Yi took care of himself everywhere, and even disobeyed his mother's will for himself, making Saitama feel that he was the most important person in his heart. But she is still too naΓ―ve, in the face of the interests of the family, it is self-evident which is more important. There is no doubt that she is an important existence for Li Yi, but when Li Yi decided to put herself in danger for the family, did she think about how she and her children should deal with themselves if something happened.
Li Yi is an extremely smart person, and he can naturally see Saitama's dissatisfaction. But he was still a little unsure whether the reason why Saitama was angry was because he wanted to return to the capital and couldn't live such a relaxed life, or because he hid her from going to Qingcheng. He didn't dare to open his mouth rashly, lest he say the wrong thing and make Saitama even more angry. The two of them were relatively speechless, and the atmosphere in the room became a little suffocating.
Or Saitama broke the deadlock,
"I'm a little tired and want to sleep for a while. Saying that, she lay down by herself, and Li Yi helped her cover the quilt.
"Yu'er, I'm sorry. Li Yi whispered in Saitama's ear.
Saitama didn't say anything and closed her eyes tiredly. (To be continued.) )