Chapter 25: The Invitation of the King of Yue
Busy, busy, busy, for several days in a row, Li Zhen was very busy, although he didn't need to worry much about the production and the establishment of bookstores in various places, and the people who owned their own "Yanji Firm" would take care of everything, but the coordination of the various departments of the imperial court had to be done by Li Zhen personally, after all, the holy decree was given to Li Zhen, and it was impossible for others to come forward at all. That's it, the homework of the two masters Li and Qin can't be put down, and the other one has to lead Yan Ming and a cadre of the "Yan Ji Firm" to the various departments of the court to worship the dock, and how can the word "busy", Rao is Li Zhen's body is very good, and he has been so tired that he has to be busy every day until the door of the palace is about to fall before he rushes back to Min'an Palace, according to Li Zhen's words: these days are as tired as a dead dog.
Li Zhen, who has been busy for a few days, has finally straightened out the relationship in all aspects, and everything that should be done has been checked, Yan Ming and other people from the "Yan Ji Firm" are almost familiar with the various departments, at least they can do things independently, Li Zhen can have time to steal a leisure, no, taking advantage of the days of the early dynasty, Li Zhen sneaked out of the palace and went to the "Qingchun Garden" that he bought a few years ago.
"Qingchun Garden" is not big, covering an area of 50 acres of land, but the location is good, just between the Li Mansion and the Qin Mansion, which is convenient for Li Zhen to take a lunch break, but it is also a suitable choice. Qingchun Garden in addition to a small three-into the yard, that is, the back garden that covers an area of about 30 acres can be handed, on the occasion of the flowery season, the flowers in full bloom in the garden will render the garden extraordinarily enchanting, a pond that is not too big is full of lush lotus leaves, the small pavilion by the water is half hidden in the bamboo forest, a rocking chair, a several, put a small pot of new tea, a few plates of snacks, while shaking and humming a small song, not to mention how cool it is.
"Lord Qiqi, His Royal Highness King Yue has arrived outside the door." Li Zhen was refreshed, Liu Dequan hurriedly ran over, and said with a little panic.
Well? How did he get here? Isn't this the time of the early dynasty, this kid doesn't go to court or what? Li Zhen sat up straight from the rocking chair, glanced at Liu Dequan and said, "How many people did the fourth child bring?" ”
"Back to the prince's words, the old slave didn't count it in detail, there were about a dozen eunuchs, more than a hundred palace captains, and dozens of long-term entourage, there were a lot of people." Liu Dequan didn't understand why Li Zhen asked this question at all, but he still answered honestly.
Damn, this damn fourth, damn it, this is going to set us up! Li Zhen saw at a glance the sinister intentions of Li Tai's move - coming to visit with such fanfare, it was clear that it was to be widely publicized, and it was basically just to give a signal to the other brothers: We have something to do with the eighth child, so you should pray for more blessings.
, there's something strange here! Li Zhen's heart sank, and she thought about it for a while, neither saying that she could see it nor say that she couldn't see it, and she frowned blindly - it is not unusual for Li Tai to find "Qingchun Garden", after all, when Li Zhen bought "Qingchun Garden", he didn't plan to keep it secret, Lao Jiu Li Zhi also took a lunch break here every day, and his brothers were all well-informed, and it was normal to know where "Qingchun Garden" was, but what Li Zhen couldn't figure out was: how did Li Tai know that he must be in "Qingchun Garden" and not somewhere else.
"Your Highness, do you see it or not?" Liu Dequan looked at Li Zhen for a long time without saying a word, and hurriedly reminded in a whisper.
Hey, it's all here, can't you see it? Although Li Zhen has understood Li Tai's intentions, but everyone has already arrived at the door, if they don't see it, let's not say that Li Tai is the elder brother, and the brother refuses to see him when he visits, that is the crime of not loving his brother (not loving his brother), if it is spread, the reputation will be damaged, and the matter of being beaten by the old man will be a big deal, and besides, now Li Tai is being favored and offended him, how can there be Li Zhen's good fruit to eat, and as soon as the small shoes are worn, everything is over, not to mention that with Li Tai's current power, it is just a gesture to rectify Li Zhen's business.
"See you." Li Zhen, who figured out the powerful relationship, gritted her teeth and said: "This king personally came out to greet him, and Gonggong Liu will take care of this pavilion, and this king will meet guests here." ”
"This ......" Liu Dequan was stunned for a moment, and couldn't guess what Li Zhen's intentions were for a while, and besides, the guests were either in the study or in the hall, how could there be a reason in the pavilion, just thinking about persuading one or two, Li Zhen had already strode out of the garden, and Liu Dequan, who had no choice but to call the little eunuchs to help the servants and slaves of the "Qingchun Garden" prepare refreshments and other things.
At the gate of "Qingchun Garden", Li Tai, the tall and strong Yue King, stood quietly in front of the inverted summer gate, there was no trace of a smile on his square face, and his face was full of unapproachable appearance, and a sense of arrogance was scattered around, of course, as a son-in-law, he had enough arrogant capital - whether it was his own talent or holy family, among the princes, he was ranked first, (of course, he recognized himself, and the brothers next to him did not admit it.) As far as power is concerned, in addition to the crown prince, he is also the first, if it weren't for the special reason today, he would not have come to visit Li Zhen's younger brother in person, although he admired Li Zhen's talent very much in his heart, but in his opinion, the concubine is the concubine, even if he is talented, he has no status at all, but unfortunately this matter is too important, but he has to come.
Seeing that time has passed for a long time, and Li Zhen has not yet come out to greet him, Li Tai's face has been difficult to see, and he flicked his sleeves hatefully, and planned to go back to the house, but as soon as he turned around, he suddenly remembered the explanation of Shi Sumiao, the head of the palace, and immediately paused again.
"Fourth brother, you're here, come quickly, sit in the house." As soon as Li Zhen saw Li Tai, she hurriedly took a few steps and respectfully bowed her hand.
Li Tai originally thought that Li Zhen would ask about his intentions, but he didn't expect Li Zhen to open this mouth, just blindly greeted him with a smile, and was stunned for a while before he smiled and said: "The eighth brother is a busy man, and if my brother can't invite you, I have to come in person." ”
You're busy, damn, look at this, it's as sour as vinegar, and you don't have a burp. Li Zhen scolded herself, but her face was full of smiles: "What the fourth brother said, the younger brother is just busy, hehe, go, the fourth brother is please." ”
"Haha......" Li Tai laughed and said, "It's better to be busy than not to be busy, isn't it?" My brother wants to be busy, no, I'm looking for a helper from my eighth brother. ”
Holy shit, it's so fucking direct! Li Zhen didn't want to talk to Li Tai in front of everyone, so she just smiled, didn't speak, waved her hand, and made a gesture of invitation. Li Tai saw that Li Zhen didn't answer, and he secretly hated it in his heart, but he didn't have a point, and smiled: "Okay, then let's talk about it in the house." ”
"Fourth brother, the younger brother didn't know that you were coming, and he didn't have any preparations, so he just had a pot of new tea, and please forgive me." In the pavilion in the back garden, the brothers sat on low chairs facing each other, and Li Zhen said with an apologetic face while pouring tea for Li Tai herself.
"Good tea, well, this is a rare and superb hairy tip, hehe, I am afraid that there are not many such teas in my father's place, and the fourth brother can really enjoy it." Li Tai picked up the tea bowl, just sniffed, and then determined the origin and grade of the tea, and joked with Li Zhen with a smile.
"Hehe, the fourth brother laughed, the person under the name of the little brother knows that the little brother is good, and he specially brought back a lot from the south, this thing is not a very rare thing in the south, if the elder brother likes it, the younger brother has more here, the elder brother might as well take some away...... Li Zhen replied with a smile.
"Thank you for that, Eighth Brother." Li Tai saw that Li Zhen never opened his mouth to ask about his intentions, and he couldn't help but be a little anxious, and before Li Zhen finished speaking, he hurriedly answered: "My brother didn't come here for tea today, he has something to ask for the help of the eighth brother." ”
Grandma's, I'm afraid that this favor will not be able to help, Lao Tzu has helped you, and the other brothers will not hate Lao Tzu to death. Li Zhen laughed and started Tai Chi: "What the elder brother says, the younger brother is only shallow in learning, how can he be able to help the fourth brother." ”
"Haha......, the eighth brother can really laugh, now in Chang'an, no one knows that the eighth brother is a genius, who doesn't know the name of the eighth brother, if the eighth brother is not knowledgeable, then the brother and others are all mediocre?" Li Tai laughed loudly and said: "My brother won't let you do it in vain, as long as the eighth brother is willing to go to the capital with my brother, my brother will definitely not lose you when I turn around." ”
Talented? No way! What's the genius? Damn, it's a big game this time! Hmm, go with you kid? Then wouldn't we just get on your boy's boat, no way! As soon as Li Zhen saw Li Tai's appearance of eating herself, she was angry, but she didn't want to turn her face immediately, so she had to smile and said: "Since my brother wants to go to this chapter, I have to let my younger brother know what is going on." ”
"Heh, that's right." Li Tai applauded his hands and said: "Brother doesn't hide it from you, this chapter is for the matter of governing the canon, father Zeng Yun: The eighth brother is not only in charge of printing thaumaturgy, but also knows the scriptures, no matter who presides over the canon, he must pull the eighth brother, no, my brother is here." ”
As soon as Li Zhen heard Li Tai's words, she was immediately choked by the tea in her mouth, coughed sharply for a while, her little face turned red, and the anger in her heart could almost poke the sky into a big hole: What? No way! Damn old man, aren't you old and causing trouble? How can we have the ability to settle this gang of sons to win the party, damn, the fourth child is coming hard, playing first, I'm afraid that the third child will show up later, and that bullshit prince is afraid that he won't wait long, what the hell is this!
When Li Tai saw Li Zhen's embarrassed appearance, he suddenly burst into a burst of crazy laughter, laughing so much that Li Zhen was not annoyed, and he couldn't wait to scold the old man, of course, this is just to think about it, Li Zhen didn't have the courage to scold his old man in front of others, seeing Li Tai laughing "trembling", his heart suddenly became a mess......