When Li Mu entered the palace, it was already very late, and Li Shimin's questioning was delayed for a lot of time, and when he arrived at Da'an Palace to see Li Yuan, the palace door was already closed, so naturally he couldn't go home. Fortunately, Li Mu had already thought of this, and asked Li Chongyi to go home and bring a message, but he didn't have to worry about his family's safety.

I chatted with Li Yuan for half a night, and drank for half a night, and when it was almost dawn, I coaxed the old man to sleep. Heaven and earth are about to open, and the old man has been very excited for the past two days, and almost always goes to bed when it is almost dawn.

Xiao Chen's father-in-law took a blanket for Li Mu, Li Mu wrapped himself, and took a nap, after dawn, while Li Yuan had not woken up, Li Mu hurried out of the palace and went home, otherwise when he woke up, he would not be able to cope with it in the morning.

Back in the house, a wife and a concubine were just about to get up, Li Mu came back suddenly, of course he wouldn't let them go, but he didn't toss too much, after all, he had suffered a lot in the past two days, and he didn't sleep well last night, so he just kept it gentle, and then hugged the second daughter and slept back.

Bai Qiaoqiao had never been in the habit of sleeping lazily, and when Li Mu fell asleep, he got up and went to prepare breakfast for him. Li Zhien also wanted to help, but was stopped by Bai Qiaoqiao. Let her sleep with Li Mu, otherwise no one will accompany him, worried that he will be empty after waking up.

Li Zhien nestled in Li Mu's arms, listening to Bai Qiaoqiao's footsteps getting farther away, and couldn't tell what it was like in his heart.

It stands to reason that one of the two daughters is a wife and the other is a concubine, with different identities and different positions, there is no comparison, and there is no competition. But there is only one husband, and it is better to be a wife, after all, she has a status and status, but as a concubine, if she does not have the favor of her husband, what a bleak end it will be. Therefore, whether it is in a large family or a small family, wives and concubines have their own thoughts, the wife guards against the concubine, and the concubine also guards against the wife.

But in the Zhuluhou Mansion, the situation is very different. Bai Qiaoqiao has never competed for favor, and even created opportunities for Li Zhien many times. As for Li Zhien, although she understands everything in her heart, especially the way of flattering and inviting pets, she learned it when she was a child, but she never thought of dealing with Bai Qiaoqiao.

Sometimes she wonders if she has been living with Bai Qiaoqiao for a long time, and she has become stupid. Obviously, this lady is flawed everywhere, but why, just can't be hostile?

As he pondered, he suddenly had an extra hand on his chest. Li Zhien's cheeks were flushed with shame, he pursed his lips shyly, turned around and looked at Li Mu resentfully.

This enemy has touched and touched, kissed and kissed, and is thin and thin, but he just didn't do that last step, what did he think?

Is it because I haven't been honest about my identity?

Li Zhien sighed, I don't know what I thought, and his eyes became confused.

……

Li Mu slept until three o'clock in the morning, and finally got up. After eating the rice porridge boiled by Bai Qiaoqiao himself and three eggs, he patted his stomach with satisfaction.

In the past two days, many people have contributed to his affairs, and Li Mu plans to feast these people and make some plans for the future.

Just as he was about to ask Li Zhien to write a message for him, Zhao Youcai came from the front yard to spread the word, saying that Gonggong Gao was here. Li Mu asked Li Zhien to prepare the golden cake, and he himself hurried to the front yard lobby to meet him.

"Father-in-law Gao." Li Mu gave a salute, and Gao Gonggong also replied. Li Mu said with emotion: "I was able to escape this time, thanks to the secret help of Father-in-law Gao. As he spoke, Li Zhien had already packed the gold cake in a box and brought it over, Li Mu took it and handed it directly to Gonggong Gao, saying, "It's just a small courtesy, not a respect." ”

"Oops, that's embarrassing." Gao Gonggong opened the box and took a look, the five gold cakes were shining, and his eyes were shining. He received countless gifts in his life, but the golden cake was still the first time to be recycled, and he didn't worry about letting the little eunuch behind him help take it, so he took out the golden cake from the box one by one, stuffed it into his arms, and put it away with the meat. Then he spoke again and said: "Let Hou Ye smile, our family, I don't have any other hobbies, I just like this yellow and white thing, cheesy, cheesy very." ”

"This is a bad statement," Li Mu said with a smile: "Who in the world doesn't love money?" Compared with those who pretend to be high, the true character of Gao Gonggong is even more valuable! ”

Father-in-law Gao laughed, Li Mu asked him to sit, but Father-in-law Gao waved his hand and said, "Don't sit down, our family is running errands for Your Majesty." Master Hou, guess what, why did Your Majesty let the old slave come this time? ”

"This ......" Li Mu's mind turned sharply, but he couldn't think of any negligence, and suddenly his heart moved, and said, "Could it be Wei Zheng's ...... again?" ”

"Master Hou is really smart." Father-in-law Gao praised and sighed: "Master Hou, our family and Master Hou are not outside, so I will remind you." This Wei Zheng is a plaster, and you can't get rid of it if you put it on. At today's court meeting, Wei Zheng brought up the old matter again, saying that the Hou Ye committed the crime of murder, although in the face of His Majesty and the Emperor Taishang, he was exempted from the death penalty, but the living crime was unforgivable, and His Majesty wanted to remove your official position and demote you to a commoner. His Majesty quarreled with him again, and after the court meeting, His Majesty left Wei Zheng and his important ministers behind, and asked our family to call you over, Master Hou, you have to be ready. ”

"Hah! What a tenacity! Li Mu really admired Wei Zheng a little, and under his series of counterattacks yesterday, he would have collapsed if he replaced others. That is, Wei Zheng, as expected, is worthy of his reputation, and his combat effectiveness and endurance are not comparable to ordinary people.

Li Mu pondered for a moment and said, "Father-in-law, wait a minute, I'll take something and enter the palace with my father-in-law immediately." ”

"Master Hou, please."

Li Mu took Li Zhien back to the backyard, asked Bai Qiaoqiao to take out his fish talisman and seal letter, packed it in a brocade box and put it in his sleeve, and then came out and went to the palace with Gonggong Gao.

In the Taiji Palace, Li Shimin smashed another pair of tribute bottles. Wei Zheng bowed his body and put on that 'death advice' appearance again, although his forehead was bruised and his face was pale, making him look a little funny, but this look was also a weapon, at least in terms of image, this was an iron-clad minister.

Wei Zheng has a special temperament, even if you hate him very much, you can't help but admire his tenacity and perseverance. And you can't say he's completely wrong, it's just that he has his own reasons. Just like people often admire their opponents, Wei Zheng is undoubtedly that admirable opponent.

Li Mu entered the main hall, Wei Zheng glanced back at him, and there was no resentment in his eyes, as if everything was just business.

Li Shimin saw Li Mu and said, "Okay, the person concerned is here." Li Mu, Zheng Guogong has impeached you again, and wants me to depose your official position, deprive you of your title, and demote you to a commoner, what do you have to say? ”

Wei Zheng heard Li Shimin's yin and yang weirdness, but he was still very calm, looking at Li Mu and said: "The murderer is guilty of death, although you escaped, you have to be punished." The dismissal of official positions and the deprivation of titles are all due to the meaning of the question, and according to the law, it is not an exaggeration to issue them! ”

Li Mu was not angry at all, but laughed, he took out the brocade box in his sleeve and presented it with both hands. Seeing this, Gao Gonggong did not dare to reach out to take it, but looked at Li Shimin. Li Shimin frowned and said, "Li Mu, I haven't made a decision yet, what are you doing here?" ”

"Your Majesty, this is the minister's fish in line with the seal." Li Mu put the brocade box on the table in front of Li Shimin, took a step back, and said, "Please ask Your Majesty to say a word, and Zheng Guogong will listen carefully." ”

Li Mu said unshockedly: "Your Majesty, the minister said that he wanted to resign the day before yesterday, and today Zheng Guogong also mentioned that he would remove the minister from his official position. The minister can agree today, but there is a word to say in front. people, the ministers were killed, but Zhao Yuanlang had his own way to die. Why Zheng Guogong bit this matter, Zheng Guogong knew it in his heart, and the minister's resignation today was not because he was afraid of anyone, but because he didn't want to dwell too much on this matter. Since Zheng Guogong wanted the minister to resign, the minister responded to him, and only hoped that Zheng Guogong would no longer be like a woman with a small belly and chicken intestines, and she would grind endlessly when she caught one thing. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Wei Zheng again and said, "Zheng Guogong, I can resign as an official, but you can't take away the title." My title is because I have found the jade seal of the country. This title was granted by the Emperor Taishang back then, and everyone in the world knows it. Those who find the jade seal of the country, regardless of their origin, are all marquis. I have not rebelled, so why should I be robbed of my title? And I've entered the royal family, even if I kill someone for no reason, it's the Zongzheng Temple that comes to judge me, what do you have to do with it? I know you're not convinced, but what's the solution? If your skills are not as good as others, you must be convinced, and if you are entangled, you will only fall behind. ”

When the monarch and minister who was 'eating melons' next to him heard Li Mu say such a thing, they all thought that Wei Zheng would be furious, but he didn't expect that Wei Zheng didn't, he looked at Li Mu and said, "Master Hou is right, Wei Zheng's skills are not as good as others." ”

Li Mu saluted Li Shimin again and said, "Your Majesty, although the minister has resigned from the official position of the squire of the Ministry of Works. But there is one thing that Your Majesty would like to ask for. ”

Li Shimin thought to himself, when did I promise you to resign. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Wei Zheng, who was really annoyed by him, and thought to himself, it was better to respond first, and then find an opportunity to reinstate Li Muguan later.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin nodded and said, "Okay, I'll respond, you say, what's the matter?" ”

Li Mu said loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister wants to participate in next year's Spring Festival, and the minister wants to take the top prize!" ”

"What?"

Li Shimin was shocked, Wei Zheng was also shocked, and the prime ministers and monks who watched the excitement were also shocked. What is this kid Li Mu talking about, he wants to participate in the imperial examination...... Do you want to take the top prize? When the champion is Chinese cabbage, you say you can win the exam?

Li Mu said seriously: "Your Majesty, this is also the reason for the minister's resignation. The minister is young, but the official position is very high, so he is always criticized. The minister plans to participate in the imperial examination, if the minister can be the top student in high school, everyone in the world will know that the minister is a talented and learned person. At that time, if the minister becomes an official again, there will be a lot less criticism...... Zheng Guogong, what do you say? ”