The family had a sad look on their faces.

My father's always kind face was now frowning.

Zheng Guogong sighed faintly: "I didn't expect that the glory of our generations would be cut off from me......."

"Grandpa......"

Li Qi called Zheng Guogong in a low tone, and wanted to say something to comfort him, but he didn't know where to start for a while.

Li Lin looked at the gloomy atmosphere in front of him, his brother's expression was so anxious just now, he thought that his grandfather was dying, but now observing his demeanor, he found that his body was not much abnormal, but he was depressed.

Li Lin wondered in his heart: What happened...... Why would Grandpa say such a thing?

However, she is really difficult to ask, and she is unfamiliar with the facts in the court.

Zheng Guogong said to Li Qi: "The gold content of my title will become lower and lower in the future, and I will be ashamed to pass it on to your grandfather."

Li Qi saw these things clearly in his heart.

"What is a mere title, what I am really worried about is the status of our entire family."

It turned out that since the last case, Zheng Guogong was involved, the atmosphere in the court has changed subtly, although Zheng Guogong washed away the suspicion later, but some ministers consciously distanced themselves from him.

These trivial things are naturally nothing, but the terrible thing is that since then, the emperor has rarely discussed politics, and letting Zheng Guogong join is a very unfavorable signal.

Although he was once misunderstood by some ministers because of suspicion, but now after the suspicion is cleared, everyone no longer takes him on many key things, which has invisibly shown the emperor's attitude towards him.

What does this mean?

It shows that the emperor admits that he was wronged, but there is inevitably a little estrangement in his heart.

It shows that Zheng Guocheng is gradually suffering from the marginalization of the center of power, and if he allows himself to develop, his position will not be the same in the future.

"A few days ago, the capital proposed to select a few qualified ministers from among the old ministers to be evaluated and published..... I wasn't on the list. ”

Zheng Guogong was heartbroken, because he was greatly wronged.

"I'm a veteran of the Three Dynasties, and my current status is not as good as that of a young official."

He was so depressed that he almost beat his chest.

After listening to this, Li Lin finally understood the general situation.

"Actually, it doesn't make a difference whether that thing participates or not......" she asked cautiously.

Li Qi sighed slightly and told his simple sister: "You don't understand, all these superficial things are the transfer of power behind the scenes......"

If it is allowed to develop in this state at this moment, it is only a matter of time before the Zheng Guogong Mansion is marginalized from now on and reduced to a declining old clan.

Li Qi proposed to his grandfather: "Grandpa, I don't think things are bad now, if at such a critical moment, any minister is willing to nominate you, and take advantage of the momentum to set the tone and redeem the ...... in time."

Zheng Guogong said weakly: "Of course I hope, but the whole court looks over, who is willing to take the initiative to help me?" Those ministers are all old foxes, so they won't test the emperor's intentions for me. ”

"Where's your longtime friend Sima Jiu?"

"He hasn't finished cleaning up his own stall now." Zheng Guogong sighed.

Li Qi thought about it and couldn't help but nodded.

"It's true that he can't do it yet, and he still needs someone with weight."

At this time, everyone closed their mouths, and the air remained silent. Li Lin stood there listening to these words, at a loss.

Li Chengcai said: "Father, in my opinion, it is better to let the prince do this, after all, there is an extra layer of relationship with the emperor." ”

"Nope."

Li Qi hurriedly reminded his honest father:

"The prince will make this matter worse, and now, the emperor is establishing a prince, and he can't give him the illusion of forming a party for personal gain at this time."

"So what to do, who of the remaining ministers will really help us......"

Li Chengcai felt a little ashamed of his incompetence, if he had some ability and had a beautiful position in the court, his father would not be so sad now.

"Actually......"

Li Qi couldn't help but remind.

"There's one person who's a good fit, and it's up to him to help us or not."

"Who?"

The whole family stared at him together.

Li Qi whispered: "The most suitable one now is King Rong." ”

Right.

For example, the king is the prince, but he has always had no quarrel with the world.

Even if it is an extremely sensitive issue of the prince in the court, he can be a bystander and achieve absolute neutrality.

The emperor was quite satisfied with this second son, but it was a pity that he was born with a disability, otherwise no prince could be more perfect than him.

Zheng Guogong nodded.

"It's a good fit! Can...... King Rong may not be willing to help us if he is reasonable......"

I finally found a way, and now I am in danger of being cut in half again.

Li Qi suddenly turned his head and glanced at Li Lin.

"Or ...... Are you going to persuade King Rong? ”

Li Lin, who was still distracted, was startled and quickly retracted his thoughts of running.

"Let me?"

Li Lin was incredulous, "How could King Rong listen to me?" Who am I to suggest this to him? ”

She thought it was very strange for her brother to say this.

Li Qi looked at his sister and smiled: "Although you can't give advice to King Rong, you can ask Yuanshu to help......"

……

Yuanshu ......

Li Lin looked at his brother and understood what he meant in an instant.

"This ...... Not so good. ”

Li Qi felt that this was a way to go.

"There's nothing good or bad, this method works best, we should try it!"

"......"

Li Lin didn't know what to say for a while.

"Yuanshu is still a child, how could King Rong listen to his opinion on such a serious matter......"

"Not necessarily." Li Qi said: "King Rong is very precious to this son, and basically responds to all requests. ”

Li Lin looked at the front of him, Zheng Guogong, his father, mother, and brother, and they looked at him with eager eyes.

Li Qi said in a relaxed tone: "It just so happens that during this time, Yuanshu is offering you courtesy, and you want to return to your previous state, so you can just take the opportunity to ask him to help." ”

Li Lin didn't say anything more, but his heart was mixed.

That night, she slept in her original room in the mansion of Zheng Guogong.

She had insomnia.

She wanted to ask Yuanshu for help, but now that the relationship between the two is so delicate, it is really inappropriate for her to do so.

But now it is related to his family, and he accidentally carries their hopes.

After hesitating for a long time, Li Lin decided: cheekily go to Yuanshu for help, whether he agrees or not, he has at least fought for it.

After all, she had lived for decades, and this was the first time she could feel that she was doing something useful for her family.

However, then a new question floated in his mind: King Rong actually cared so much about his son's words?

Yuanshu is only just coming of age this year.

The relationship between father and son is also a teacher and a friend, and King Rong is a successful and enlightened father.

The next day, Li Lin went to find Yuanshu.

Yuan Shu listened to her intentions, the expression on his face was subtle, and his expression was still a little cold.