Outside the gate, Li Qing was stopped by the housekeeper who sent the invitation last night, and he seemed to be a little more bullish than the county order of Wannian County after his own housekeeper, and he saw a lot of high-ranking officials and clans, especially those low-grade officials who asked their wives to do things, which one was not respectful to him, and the household servant was a fart, but only four grades.

At this moment, the housekeeper covered the red and swollen half of his face, endured the hot and stinging pain, jumped his feet and pointed at Li Fei Shouyu and roared, "There is a kind of you who reported your name and dared to spread wild at the door of Mrs. Guo's mansion, are you impatient?" ”

In this way, the butler repeated the same sentence in front of the gate with vigilance, his voice getting louder and louder, and his jumping feet higher and higher, but he only moved in place, and did not advance an inch in a straight line.

Li Qing sat on the stone bench a foot away with his legs crossed, leisurely waiting for the arrival of the main master, he knew that the purpose of this housekeeper's shouting was just to lure the master out of the mansion.

Since Yang Huahua was canonized as Mrs. Guo three years ago, Li Qing has never entered her mansion, and today is the first time to come.

Suddenly many maids and family members poured out of the gate, it seemed that the main lord had come out, Li Qing slowly stood up, and the housekeeper also stopped shouting and quietly retreated.

Yang Huahua flew to Li Qing like a butterfly with her skirt, she suddenly stopped, stood in front of Li Qing and looked at him in a daze, she hadn't seen him for more than two years, he had matured a lot, with a short black beard, the contours of his face were more quiet and indifferent, only the smile on the corner of her mouth made her seem to remember the young businessman many years ago, Yang Huahua only felt that her nose was a little sour, she thought that she had forgotten her to know that no one could replace this person in her life.

"I thought you weren't coming." She bit her lip lightly, and subconsciously lifted the circumference of her chest upwards, completely covering her exposed breasts. His face was slightly red. seemed to be explaining to Li Qing: "Actually, I don't usually wear makeup, but today is a little special." ”

Li Qing smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for two years, you are really more beautiful." ”

He took out an envelope from his bosom, handed it to her, and said, "Today is your thirtieth birthday, and I specially prepared a little small gift, but I don't like your master of ceremonies to read it out loud for others to know, and now I give it to you." ”

Yang Huahua's mind was blank, she took the envelope mechanically, and looked up at Li Qing again. I had a complicated gaze and wanted to say something, but I couldn't find a topic.

"You open it up first!" Li Qing smiled and encouraged her.

Yang Huahua opened the envelope, and inside was a counter ticket, she glanced at the amount casually, and immediately stunned her, 'Five thousand taels of gold'. After a long time, she suddenly hurriedly stuffed the counter ticket back to Li Qing, and said repeatedly: "I can't ask you for money!" ”

Li Qing shook her head and stuffed the envelope into her hand again. Said to her sincerely: "Five thousand taels of gold is not a small amount for me, and I will never give it to people easily, we have known each other for many years, and I have not come to visit you over the years, this is my heart, there is no other meaning." It's not that I want to beg you to do something, you just take it, don't embarrass me. ”

When did Yang Huahua see Li Qing treat her so kindly, her eyes were slightly moist, she suddenly raised her head, and returned the ticket to Li Qing again, her voice trembled a little, but her tone was extremely resolute: "Although Mrs. Guo loves money as much as her life." But at this time, I am Yang Huahua, I don't want to be looked down upon by you! ”

Li Qing looked at Yang Huahua silently. It was as if he had only known this complicated woman until this time, he smiled apologetically and took the money back, "It's me who is abrupt!" ”

At this time, Yang Guozhong, King Qing, and Chen Xilie all came one after another, and just saw Yang Huahua refusing to accept Li Qing's gift money, and several people looked at each other, all of them didn't understand when Yang Huahua, who had always loved money as her life, changed her sex.

"I injured the people of the Yang family, so I wanted to use money to calm down, but of course Mrs. refused to accept it!" With jealousy in his heart, he comforted himself and the two people next to him.

King Qing's eyes flickered, and he stood next to him without saying a word, not knowing what he was thinking, but Yang Guozhong's face sank, and he strode forward and gritted his teeth and said, "Third sister, come here!" ”

Yang Huahua's eyelids drooped, and she said coldly: "This is my mansion, if anyone dares to snub my guests, give me all the fucking eggs!" ”

Yang Guozhong was like a blow to the head, he took a step back, looked at Yang Huahua in disbelief, and said in a lost voice: "Third sister! You.

"Huh! The guests inside are waiting, what are we doing standing here? Qingwang Li Cong smiled and walked out to play a round, he affectionately took Li Qing's arm, "I wanted to visit the waiter last night, but I thought that the waiter was tired all the way, and I was afraid of disturbing the rest, so I didn't come, how about it?" Jiangnan girl is like a cloud, a waiter.

Then they tried to assassinate me.

Li Qing also talked and laughed, and went into the house with Li Cong.

"Yang Shilang, this is just a trivial matter, let's go in too!"

Chen Xilie saw Yang Guozhong frozen on the side, his face was extremely pale, so he stepped forward and persuaded in a low voice: "Today is Madame's birthday, let's not spoil her happiness, and deal with Li Qing later." ”

Yang Guozhong let out a long sullen breath, and it could only be like this

With Chen Xilie's persuasion, she also went in, but Yang Huahua did not move, she was emotionally in her heart, and if she wanted to return to normal, she must not let people see her special features for Li Qing.

After a while, Yang Huahua's face hung out a signboard smile, at this time, there were a few more guests on the carriage parked across the road, she looked around casually, suddenly, she was attracted by a carriage, the carriage was very flat Huahua rubbed her eyes, but her expression became more and more surprised, she couldn't believe her eyes, the person leaning on the window and smiling at her was not the emperor Li Longji

Yang Huahua was not mistaken, the carriage was sitting on the Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Longji, at this time he was dressed in a small hat in green clothes, dressed in civilian clothes, he got a complaint from Mrs. Qin yesterday, saying that Li Qing, the household servant, injured Yang Qi as soon as he returned to Chang'an, and asked the emperor to severely punish Li Qing.

If it was an ordinary official, Li Longji would be undecided, but Li Qing couldn't, his relationship with Zhang Qiu and Qiong was too deep, and he was never a reckless person. Now as soon as he returns, he will act in a high-profile manner. Li Longji knew that this was a gesture by Li Qing, a statement on the death of Zhang Qiu and Qiong, and he would never settle the matter.

Deeply worried that Li Qing would do something out of line again, Li Longji changed his micro-obedience to Lishan Hot Spring Palace early this morning and rushed back, he was afraid that Li Qing would attack Li Cong, the king of Qing, and break the balance he had currently arranged.

From a distance, Li Longji saw Yang Huahua walking briskly towards this side, knowing that she had discovered herself. He whispered a few words to the guards, and then stealthily entered the carriage.

It was getting late, and the guests had arrived one after another, Yang Huahua's banquet was held in the main hall of her mansion, the reason why it was called 'hall' was just to avoid it, in fact, this main hall was like a big hall. The scale is large, and the members gather in groups. or to discuss the wind and snow, or to exchange the latest gossip news of the imperial court, while their local wives gathered on the other side, with high buns on their heads, their faces covered with the ground, and their breasts half naked. There was a strong smell of incense powder floating in the air.

They gather in groups of three or five, talking about the eternal topics of women: clothes, children, men.

Madame Choi was notoriously well-informed and well-informed, especially in the political changes in the court, and she was standing under a pillar to explain her latest discoveries to several close noblewomen.

"Did you see that none of the Xiangguo Party came today, what does this mean?" Her voice was low. As if he was afraid that Li Linfu would hear it, his eyes swept over the other noblewomen. Her face was extremely serious, as if this was Hanyuan Palace, and her opinion would affect the fate of the Tang Dynasty.

"What does that mean?" Several women looked at her blankly, but they all noticed that the color of Mrs. Cui's long skirt and shawl did not seem to be coordinated.

"Ahem! Don't get distracted, listen to me. She seems to be the only one in the country who cares about the government.

"This shows that King Qing and King Yong are on the same page, and a showdown is about to happen."

Several women found that Mrs. Cui's face today seemed to be a different color from before, and they couldn't help but ask with concern, which made Mrs. Cui completely discouraged and sat down in the chair.

In another corner of the main hall, King Qing gradually wanted to turn his face with Li Qing, just because Li Qing had just told him that the evidence he brought back from Suzhou had been taken away by the Criminal Department early this morning, and the secretary of the Criminal Department was Li Daofu, and the waiter of the Criminal Department was Luo Xizao, both of whom were hardcore Xiangguo Party members, and the evidence was taken away by the Criminal Department, which meant that King Yong had caught him.

The expression on Li Cong's face at this time can only be described by the word anger, the idea of trying to win over Li Qing was also thrown out of the clouds, he stared at Li Qing viciously, endured it again and again, and did not immediately turn his face The reason why Li Qing did not mention his son, the implication was that Li Li was still in his hand, he cautiously glanced back, and said coldly: "So, does Li Shilang have to go against this king?" ”

"Where did Your Highness go?" Li Qing looked up to the sky and said with a smile: "Your Highness is so noble, what kind of support does Li Qing have to dare to touch His Highness's tiger beard." ”

"So where is Li Li? Hand him over to this king! Li Cong finally couldn't help but make a request directly to Li Qing.

Li Qing smiled and said coldly: "His Royal Highness King Qing, do you think I will hand him over to you?" Could it be that he has repeatedly assassinated me, so easily? ”

Li Cong was shocked, Li Qing finally admitted that Li Li was in his hand, and he swallowed hard, "Then what do you want?" ”

What Li Qing was waiting for was his words, this was a rope that held Li Cong's nose, as long as he firmly grasped it, he was not afraid that he would not listen to his words, "Your Highness, I might as well tell you the truth, the real human and material evidence of the arson case in Suzhou Cabinet Fang is still in my hands." ”

Li Qing slowly walked to Li Cong's side, and said with an ambiguous smile: "The person who was taken away by the Criminal Department was just the person who assassinated me in Xishan in Suzhou, and they all believed that King Yong sent them, and I also believe that they are telling the truth, you may think that I am also from King Yong's side!" To tell you the truth, on the ship of Bianzhou, the envoy sent by King Yong is dressed as the next, how about it? Your Highness can't think of it! ”

Li Qing's words made Li Cong see hope again, and he had already taken care of it at this time

Compared with Li Qing's attitude, this is related to whether he can enter the East Palace, so he let go of his trepidation and said: "Then the waiter will make a price!" How can you get this done? ”

Li Qing smiled, he walked to King Qing's side and said leisurely: "How the prince treated me in the past, I think His Royal Highness also knows, in fact, I don't care who enters the East Palace. Your Highness too. Whether it is King Yong, or other princes, I don't care, but I care about the death of Zhang Qiu Xiangguo, Li Linfu's dog thief designed to harm my teacher, and I can't stand with him, so my condition is that His Royal Highness wants to bring down Li Linfu, and I will naturally close the Suzhou case. ”

"Bring down Li Linfu?" Li Cong's eyes lit up, this is also what he wants to do. In the past, he wanted to step on two boats, but now the situation is clear, Li Linfu is a supporter of King Yong, and Yang Guozhong has also publicly called out Li Linfu, so how can he still tolerate Li Linfu, it's just.

He suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly said to Li Qing: "I can promise you this matter." But I can't find any evidence of him for a while, so I have to think about it in the long run, I'm afraid that it will be too late, so it's better for you to settle the Suzhou matter for me first. Let's form another alliance and get rid of Li Linfu together, and this king promises that as long as I ascend the throne in the future, I will make you the left minister. ”

How could Li be fooled by his promises, and he secretly despised Li Cong's unskilled co-optation. said with a smile: "Your Royal Highness takes care of it, Li Qingming is engraved in his memory, but the lower official is a businessman, and the problem of the baht must be changed can't be changed, so I will show some sincerity first and return Wang Junshi to you, what do you think?" ”

"But time.

Li Qing waved his hand. interrupted Li Cong's anxiety, and said with a slight smile: "Today, Yushi Song Hun has returned from Xianning. King Qing might as well start with Li Linfu's forcible occupation of land, I think this must be a fact, at this time, at that time, the emperor did not care about him at that time, it does not necessarily mean that he does not care about him now. ”

He saw that Li Cong's face showed a sudden expression, and reminded him again: "Your Highness, the Suzhou case can't be delayed for a long time, if the emperor asks questions tightly, I can't deceive, Your Highness must hurry!" ”

Li Cong hated and anxious, happy and worried, hated Li Qing for not being co-opted by him, anxious because it was too late, happy that Li Qing found Li Linfu's weakness for him, and worried that the Suzhou case was a knife hanging over his head, which would fall down at any time, "I'll go to Yang Guozhong and discuss this matter with him." ”

Li Cong squeezed out a sentence from his mouth, turned around and left, but just a few steps away, he heard Li Qing's low laughter: "Your Highness, let me remind you, your Wang Junshi is Li Linfu's old man, you have to be careful!" ”.

Looking at Li Cong's figure in a hurry, Li Qing gently picked up the chair he had knocked over in anger, and secretly sneered in his heart, "His Royal Highness King Qing, I wish you success!" ”

He slowly walked to his seat, at this time the hall was already bright, a team of subordinates and maids were like flowing water on the food, the feast was about to begin, suddenly, he felt that someone behind him was pulling his placket, and when he looked back, it was actually today's master Mrs. Yang Huahua, only to see that her face was serious, and her usual frivolity and coquettishness were swept away, Li Qing was slightly surprised in his heart.

"Come with me!" After Yang Huahua finished speaking, she turned around and left, Li Qing glanced around, and several officials next to him were looking at him with complicated eyes, especially Chen Xilie, who did not hide the jealousy in his eyes.

He smiled bitterly in his heart, sped up his pace and went with Yang Huahua, only turning a corner, Yang Huahua suddenly stopped, seeing that his steps began to become hesitant, he couldn't help but glance at him resentfully, and sighed, "Don't worry!" Although I don't want to marry you anymore, I don't want to hurt you either. ”

She slowly walked to Li Qing's side, leaned on a big pillar, looked at him for a long time without speaking, Li Qing took out the ticket from his arms again, handed it over, and said with a slight smile: "You are a different woman, independent and strong, although you are not my woman, but I still feel that I still have a responsibility to you, this money is a little arrangement I will give you in the future." ”

"I've got enough money, I don't need it!" Yang Huahua pointed to the corner of the silk scarf exposed in his arms, "Give it to me!" It is more precious to me than ten thousand taels of gold. ”

After speaking, without waiting for Li Qing's consent, Yang Huahua stepped forward and stretched out her hand to pull out a white silk scarf, carefully tied it on her wrist, and said with a faint smile: "After all these years, I have seen through, I always wanted to get you in the past, but what can I do if I get you, I will still go to find other men, it is better to keep you in my heart, so that there is a pure land in my heart." ”

Li Qing looked at her silently, and suddenly said, "One day in the future, if you and Hui'er have no way out, come to me, I will protect you." ”

Yang Huahua's eyes flashed with brilliance, she hugged his waist tightly, and boldly kissed him on the chin, "A word is a certainty, you must take care of my Hui'er in the future!" ”

Li Qing nodded heavily, he didn't know what this promise would bring him in the future, but he knew that he had to promise this promise for himself.

Yang Huahuadi's eyes were a little moist, she took Li Qing's hand, walked through a few corridors, she pointed to a quiet room in front of her, and said in a low voice: "You go!" The emperor came all the way for you, and he was waiting for you inside. ”