Where's it going? You're coming back, aren't you?

Since Xiao Zhao received the letter, he began to count the time and distance, looking forward to his brother's return. It's been almost three years, and the letters have been coming and going, but I still look forward to meeting and being together.

I've grown taller, what has become of my brother, and Scarlett and Adjani. By the way, Ake's eyes can see, which is great!

In such anticipation, even going to the palace to study is a little absent-minded.

Such a mental state naturally can't escape Xu Hui's eyes. But she didn't blame herself, why didn't she want to see her little brother who had been away for a few years earlier.

In fact, it's not just Xiao Zhao who is counting days. The two little princesses are also looking forward to the return of their brother-in-law, looking forward to the joy and surprises they will bring.

"Ake's eyes are good, I don't know if you can recognize us?" During the break, the son's question gave the three girls an introduction to talk.

Xiao Zhao said very firmly: "You should be able to recognize me, you have been in contact with me for a long time!" ”

Xincheng blinked his eyes and said, "You should also be able to recognize me, in Jiucheng Palace, I talked to her a lot, and led her to walk a lot." ”

The son smiled: "You should be able to recognize it, when she is blind, her ears are very smart, and her memory is good." ”

"Then if we don't speak, she won't recognize her, right?" Xincheng thinks it's a good game, and let her guess by her face, how interesting it is.

Xiao Zhao chuckled and said, "Wearing the same clothes, she doesn't know which one is a princess and which one is a commoner." ”

The son clapped his hands and laughed, "It's a good idea, let's definitely try it." It's really interesting to think about! ”

"I guessed it, I'll give her a gift." Xincheng grinned and said, "Giggles, if you can't guess right, I'll send it too." ”

Xiao Zhao was amused and laughed for a while, blinked his eyes, and said, "In addition to the second brother, my eldest brother is also coming back, and he is also bringing a little doll, which is my niece." ”

"Oh, Xiao Zhao is also a sister-in-law!" The son said: "Xincheng and I have been aunts for a long time, but you are too late!" ”

"Yes, yes!" Xincheng nodded his head again and again, and counted with his fingers: "Big brother, third brother, fourth brother, and how many brothers are coming?" ”

Xiao Zhao secretly rolled his eyes, and said in his heart: Didn't I show it to you, can't I hear the meaning? Gifts, gifts.

The son seemed to figure out a little taste, and said, "Xincheng and I also prepare gifts for the little doll." Your eldest brother and sister-in-law, will you carry the little doll into the palace, right? ”

Xiao Zhao also knew the rules, and said uncertainly: "Sister-in-law should be able to carry the little doll into the palace, and Sister Miss them here too!" ”

"That's not right." The son smiled: "Xincheng and I put the gifts here for Xu Chongrong, and when they come, we will also come to see them." ”

"Little doll—it's fun, isn't it?" Xincheng couldn't help but giggle as he thought about what it would look like.

Not to mention, Xincheng is the smallest public event, and I haven't been out of the palace much, so I'm still very fresh and curious about the little doll.

Xiao Zhao is similar, but Zheng Niangzi gave birth to a child, she often goes to see it, and she is a little knowledgeable, and said with a smile: "When you don't cry or make trouble, it's pretty good." If you cry, it's really scary. ”

Terrible?! Xincheng thinks it's not that serious, how powerful can a little doll who only knows how much waw is crying, can't speak, and can't walk?

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The news of Xu Qilin's return to Beijing was not kept secret, but not many people took it to heart.

And those who are concerned, in addition to the anticipation and waiting of family and friends, are left with only those who do not deal with him, or have other plans.

Li Chengqian has stopped a lot lately, at least on the surface. Wei is a troll, Wei Lao is angry, and his reputation is outside, although he is sick, he still has a great deterrent effect.

Wei Zheng is no better than Zhang Xuansu, Yu Zhining, and Du Zhenglun, and Li Chengqian does not dare to send someone to assassinate him. Of course, honesty is only superficial.

Wei Zheng's illness is not pretended, it is indeed very serious, and it is getting worse and worse.

Li Chengqian stopped for a while, and His Majesty Li Er thought that it was Wei Zheng's education method, and it was effective.

However, as Wei Zheng's illness worsened, his energy became more and more abundant, and he gradually became unable to discipline Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian also gradually put away his fear and began to regain his old ways.

"Private leads, mostly villains". This is the last thing His Majesty Li Er wants to see, but Li Chengqian likes "villains".

Du He is a "villain", who has no talent but doesn't know it. With his father's "afterglow", he was not satisfied with marrying the princess, and he also coveted his father's title inherited by his brother, and even wanted to hold Li Chengqian's thigh and surpass his father's achievements.

Greed is not enough to swallow elephants, this is the kind of person you are talking about. is already glorious and rich, but he still feels unfair to himself, and he does not look at his own virtue.

Li Chengqian's thoughts on wooing Xu Qilin were still unsettled, and Du He didn't dare to do any more assassinations, but he didn't want to see Xu Qilin really take refuge under Li Chengqian's command.

He is not as good as Xu Qilin who can operate and make money, and Du He is still self-aware of this.

"His Royal Highness wants to woo Xu Qilin, it's really a mistake." Du He's thoughts about Li Chengqian once again finally made up a suitable reason and bluntly objected.

Li Chengqian looked at Du He suspiciously, and asked with some displeasure, "Why is this?" ”

Du He bowed his hand and said, "Xu Qilin is the Great Ying Ku Kucheng, that is, an official of the royal inner government, and is directly managed by His Majesty. Dare to ask His Highness, if he told His Highness about His Highness's envelope, or if His Majesty knew about it, what would he think? ”

Li Chengqian frowned, and said uncertainly: "Xu Qilin will do this?" As long as he acts secretly, how can his father know? ”

Du He sneered: "Does Your Highness know about Qianzhuang?" ”

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "I've heard a little." I heard that it is a very profitable business, and there are many powerful people in Beijing involved. ”

"As far as the officials know, Her Royal Highness Lu Guogong, Eguo Gong, Princess Changle, and some ministers close to Xu Qilin all have shares in Qianzhuang." Du He said gloomily: "Moreover, King Wei is also one of them. ”

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows, very surprised.

Du He continued to provoke: "When the initial investment and expansion of investment, Wei Wang was far away in Luoyang, and he could tell him. But to His Royal Highness, he was tight-lipped and did not miss a word. ”

Li Chengqian's eyes narrowed, and he felt that Du He was reasonable. This Xu Qilin probably didn't like himself, but secretly fell to King Wei.

Du He saw that Li Chengqian was about to be moved, so he said again: "Xu Chongrong is quite favored by His Majesty, and Xu Qilin is bound to be more loyal to His Majesty." For this reason alone, it is not appropriate for His Highness to win him over. ”

Li Chengqian was finally moved, bowed his head lightly, and said helplessly: "If it is reasonable, this matter will be stopped." ”

Compared with His Majesty Li Er, who is in the middle of the day, which courtier is stupid to take refuge in the crown prince?

In addition to Du He, Zhao Jie, Hou Junji, who are dissatisfied with the status quo, or have grievances against His Majesty Li Er, they will pin their hopes for turning over on the crown prince Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian also knows this.

And Xu Qilin is a frustrated person, and he is already a high-grade official as a teenager. This time he returned to Beijing to report his life, and he will be promoted to the rank of knight. Wooing such people is not only difficult, but also very risky.

Du He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and arched his hand: "Your Highness is wise." If Xu Qilin is only loyal to His Majesty, His Royal Highness will ascend the throne in the future, and it is okay to use his talents. If he supports King Wei, it will not be too late for His Highness to deal with him then. ”

Li Chengqian sighed, waved his hand and said, "Gu knows." If nothing else, step aside! ”

"The next official retired." Du He bowed and bowed again and withdrew.

Alas, Li Chengqian finally sighed.

When the king of Wei went out of town, he could try his best to show his talents and win fame; But as the crown prince, he has no chance.

And even if there is an opportunity, a prince does not dare to show too much limelight.

I'm still alive, you are so prominent, you can't wait, thinking about succeeding to the throne sooner?

Li Chengqian smiled bitterly and rubbed his forehead, what he was thinking did have some truth. But judging from what he did, it was more like he was making excuses for himself.

It's not that Lone is inferior to the fourth brother, but he has a different status and a different identity, so he can't behave like him.

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Whether it was the enthusiasm of his relatives or the conspiracy of the resentful people who greeted Xu Qilin, it could not stop him from returning.

"The weather is getting hot, and after handing over the mission, I will go to the mountain villa to escape the heat and have a good time." Xu Qilin took the towel that Scarlett handed from the car window and wiped the sweat on his forehead.

Scarlett nodded and said with a smile: "I'm afraid the little lady is looking forward to this, so she doesn't have to go to school in the palace." ”

Xiao Zhao, this girl, kept running into the palace, which made Xu Qilin a little worried. That scumbag, the farther away from him, the better.

Adjani showed her face from the car window and asked, "Now let Xiao Qi and Xixi out, can they find a home?" ”

Both of these birds can fly to the Jiucheng Palace, so there should be no problem.

But Xu Qilin didn't want to make a difference, and said: "When there is still a post away from Chang'an, we don't have to beat gongs and drums to greet us, right?" ”

Adjani thought for a moment and smiled, "It's okay." We suddenly arrived at the doorstep and surprised them. ”

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "I don't know if the eldest brother can arrive early, with a little baby, I guess I can't go too fast." ”

"Little doll." Scarlett covered her mouth and smiled, "Xiaolang is an uncle, are you happy?" ”

Xu Qilin shrugged his shoulders and said, "I'm still a little scared of the little doll who is crying and making trouble!" ”

As he was talking, Fang Er urged the horse to come closer, urging and asking, "This is getting closer and closer to Chang'an, have you figured out a way?" ”

Xu Qilin rolled his eyes and said, "Think about it." But you have to use a snack and memorize it. ”

Fang Er's face showed joy, and he hurriedly agreed: "No problem." Hurry up and tell me, before I get to Chang'an, I'll write it down quickly! ”

Xu Qilin left the vehicle on his horse and explained in a low voice to Fang Er, who came over.

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"Da Lang is back—" The old butler's cry immediately alarmed the people in the house.

Although Xu Qili patronizes his studies and doesn't care much about the affairs in the house, he is still the nominal head of the family, and even Xu Qilin is the second.

"What are you doing stupidly, open the door quickly." The old housekeeper scolded his subordinates, turned his head and his old eyes were moist, and he chattered to Xu Qi, "You and Xiaolang are not at home, the little lady lives in the city, and there is no one in charge." Now, it's good—"

In a blink of an eye, I saw Chen Mengwei getting out of the car with a little doll in her arms, and the old housekeeper hurriedly asked the servant woman to go over to protect her, and she was so excited that she choked up, "The Xu family has a queen, if the old lady is here, I don't know how happy I am......"

"Uncle Xu has worked hard." Xu Qili said: "Today, I will rest here, and tomorrow I will go to the old house to pay tribute, and Uncle Xu will bother to arrange it." ”

"It should be, it should be." Steward Xu bowed down and asked, "Da Lang and his wife will go in to rest first, and they will arrange tomorrow's affairs." ”

Xu Qili stopped and waited for his wife to approach with the baby before entering the house together.

After more than two years of release, there are no too outstanding achievements, but Li Shen has not done anything wrong, and it can be regarded as meritorious.

Compared with Changshi Quan Wanji, who was almost executed by His Majesty Li Er because Li Ke trampled on the crops, it is already quite good.

This is how to do things next to the prince and the prince, they are lawless, they are punished for their mistakes, and the most unlucky are the officials around them.

And Xu Qili's return to Beijing to take up his post was not all an arrangement made by His Majesty Li Er for the sake of Xu Hui's face. To say that Xu Qili is indeed talented, and the text is written very well, he was promoted to a member of Xitaishe.

This is different from Xu Qilin's practice, which can be regarded as a normal career promotion for scholars at that time.

"The house has been renovated again!" Chen Mengwei looked at it as she walked, and said with a smile: "It's Xiao Zhao's idea, only she is at home!" ”

Steward Xu followed behind him and hurriedly replied, "Madame is very right, it is indeed the little lady's plan." There is also the yard next to it, which was also bought by the little lady and repaired to her heart's content. ”

Xu Qili smiled and said, "This girl, can you move out by yourself?" There is no shortage of money at home, but she can't spend it! ”

Chen Mengwei looked at her husband and shook her head gently, which means don't say that the little sister is not, she just came back so as not to make trouble.

Xu Qili smiled and nodded, indicating that he understood.

At this time, the little baby suddenly woke up, opened her eyes and looked, did not cry in the unfamiliar environment, and stretched out her head in her mother's arms.

Chen Mengwei's face was full of maternal tenderness, and she patted and coaxed: "Let's get home, we slept all the way, don't you take a good look?" ”

The little baby snorted twice, and no one knew what it meant.

"I'm afraid I'm hungry, aren't you?" Xu Qili looked at her daughter with a loving and doting face, and said: "She was tired all the way, and she was also angry, so she didn't cry much. ”

Chen Mengwei smiled and nodded, and stepped into the house until the inner hall. Xu Qili stood at the door, directing his subordinates to place the cages that were moved in.

The old housekeeper saw that it was not too late, so he hurriedly asked his subordinates to go into the city to report to the old mansion. There are not only Xiao Zhao living there, but also the old rich man Chen.

One became a sister-in-law, and the other was upgraded to a grandfather, and when he got the news, he must have rushed to the news. If you know it too late, there will be a curfew in the city, and the city gates will be closed, so you will have to wait until tomorrow.

It's not good to wait for a night, but it's better not to know and get a good night's sleep.

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