The plum blossoms bloom in winter, and the red plums that emerge from the gray branches are exuding a rich fragrance. The snowflakes had fallen all night last night, and when I woke up this morning, the whole world was white, the roofs of the houses and buildings were covered with thick snow packets, and the trees in the courtyard occasionally came with the dull sound of being crushed, "crackling", which occasionally startled passers-by.

At this moment, Qi Qingchu was setting up a table in the corridor, preparing pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, and copying red plums.

There were two plum blossoms in the newly moved yard, and because they were harmless and didn't look awkward, Qi Qingchu didn't let people dig them up.

The weather was very cold, and the cold wind blew on the face like a knife cutting meat, and the subordinates waiting next to him couldn't bear it, but fortunately, Qi Qingchu didn't embarrass them, and stayed alone.

There was also a pot of warm wine on the table, and the glass was still empty.

The branches of the plum blossoms have been painted, and Qi Qingchu is ordering red plums.

I was going to visit my teacher today, but I was delayed because of the heavy snow that blocked the road.

I can only wait for two days when the weather is fine before I can go.

Although Master Zhuo was his most trusted teacher, the days of teaching him were not very long, but he left a deep impression.

When I left the room, I smelled the fragrance of plum blossoms, and I was so excited that I came to paint.

Anyway, there is no other business today, but it is easy to be at ease.

Anyway, there are not many places to use him in the court now, Qi Qingchu has also learned to be smart, and he doesn't want to care about so many bad things, relying on his original merits, even if he eats his old book, it doesn't matter, and no one will talk about him.

And if he is idle, he will make the ministers in the court secretly happy.

In this way, they will have more opportunities to seize power and not be suppressed by Qi Qingchu.

The process of advancing the commercial tax has also been gradually delayed, giving those people a chance to buffer and be able to clean up their tails.

If this is what Emperor Gao De wants, then Qi Qingchu also feels that it is understandable.

The cool air invaded the heart and lungs, and the somewhat chaotic minds became clear.

I don't know what Li Jicai is doing at this moment?

When Qi Qing was idle at home, she heard that Li Jicai had been back for more than half a month, and His Majesty did not summon her, but only said it alone, saying that she wanted to give some rewards, and let her officials come according to the system.

Qi Qingchu guessed that Li Jicai would definitely feel very disappointed, but under the operation of the fourth prince Jiang Xihu, she was able to get a petty official and do it.

It was under the hands of Hu Cao, who was in charge of agriculture and mulberry. This is quite consistent with Li Jicai, and it is estimated that she should also like to do such things.

It's just that it's not inside the capital, but in a small place not far from the capital.

Qi Qingchu thought that if she wanted to be transferred back to the capital for a reasonable and legitimate reason, it was estimated that she would have to wait a few years, after all, the starting point was not very high at the beginning.

I don't know why she has to come to the court to mingle, and I don't know why, her attitude towards him has always been lukewarm, and she even has some hatred.

Because of her resistance, the two of them never got a good chance to talk and talk well.

However, Qi Qingchu is not in a hurry, and there will definitely be opportunities in the future.

After Li Jicai left the city, he was not at ease, so he arranged a small number of people to accompany her and protect her secretly.

After all, she has no power and power, and she will inevitably be bullied. They are half acquaintances anyway, and they should help her.

Qi Qingchu didn't think that she would be able to be well taken care of by Jiang Xihu, she would definitely be used by him.

Of course, if these views are in Li Jicai's eyes, they are actually similar to wishful thinking.

Because some people always judge others from a self-righteous point of view, make certain assumptions, and even make certain decisions on her behalf.

Men in ancient times seemed to be a bit machismo, which may also be related to the generally low status of women.

The day of taking office soon came, and Li Jicai, who had not enjoyed a few happy days in the prince's mansion, was still a little uncomfortable.

Jiang Xihu is the fourth son, the king of Sui.

Li Jicai guessed that he could get a peasant official, which might have a lot to do with him.

The prince's mansion was very large, and he often got lost in it and couldn't find his way back to his courtyard.

But as long as she stops a random family member and asks where the whole house is the noisiest, she will be able to find her own yard.

Jiang Xihu seemed to be deliberately against her, and he didn't dare to change the yard for her.

provoked Li Jicai to not get a good night's sleep every day, and he felt extremely bored in his heart.

So he fell into a strange circle, on the one hand, he wanted to leave the prince's mansion as soon as possible, and on the other hand, he enjoyed the luxurious life in the prince's mansion.

After all, there are people who serve, and some people are also very leisurely when they eat and drink every day. At least since the arrival of this ancient time, the immediate wreckage has never had such a good day.

The previous difficult days have passed, and there is a saying that it is easy to go from thrift to luxury, and from luxury to thrift.

Li Jicai also felt that he couldn't stay in this place any longer, and if he stayed any longer, he would really be corrupt.

The New Year is approaching, and if there are no accidents this year, it should be celebrated in the Prince's Mansion.

Jiang Xihu can still say it to her, it's not good or bad. Of course, he also felt a little disappointed that His Majesty had not summoned her.

After all, everyone thinks that Li Jicai can shine in the court and even tap more potential.

According to the legal system of the Chu State, Li Jicai has basically made great contributions to the country, and he should be received by Emperor Gao De.

Moreover, Emperor Gao Dedu personally sent people to find her, which further illustrates the importance he attaches to Li Jicai.

No one would have thought that this would be a manifestation of thunder and rain.

Including Jiang Xihu.

Li Jicai dragged her cheeks and sat at the table next to the window, the window was halfway open, and the scene of wind and snow outside fell into her eyes.

"Miss, you can't stare at the snow for a long time, your eyes will be studded after looking at it for a long time." Biyu came in with a hot water basin, and when she saw Li Jicai staring at the scene outside the house with all her attention, she couldn't help but remind her aloud.

When I was a child, Jasper experienced that some people often stared at the snow and blinded their eyes.

"I didn't look at it, I just looked at the holly outside." Li Jicai turned his head and agreed gently.

Looking at Jasper wearing a goose-yellow dress, fresh and cute. So he opened his mouth and praised: "You are so good-looking." ”

"Yes, Miss, this is a new dress made for this winter, and I have made a lot of clothes for you, why don't I go and get it for you now?"

Li Jicai has been quite low-key since he came to the house, he doesn't fight for anything, he eats whatever he gives, and he wears whatever he gives. It's kind of cooperative.

After all, it is under the fence, Li Jicai naturally thinks clearly.

"No need, my light blue robe looks good when I wear it, so I won't change it." Subconsciously, Li Jicai touched her neck, the collar of this light blue robe was very long, just enough to cover her scars.

In addition, the fabric of the clothes is comfortable, so Li Jicai made several identical clothes and changed them every day.

"Miss naturally looks good no matter how she dresses." Jasper smiled brightly on her clear and lovely face, and Li Jicai looked a little dazed.

Obviously only a few years old, why do you seem to be lonely and old as if you have experienced vicissitudes, and other people's little girls are like the tender spring bamboo shoots, they can pinch out the water.

"Is there anything fun going on outside today?" Li Jicai looked a little bored, she reached out and took the handkerchief handed by Biyu, and then applied it to her face.

The warm veil instantly relieved his tiredness and awakened the tiredness of the morning. The pores are dilated, and it is very comfortable.

I didn't sleep very well last night, so my eyes were a little swollen, and I felt much better when I put on a cloth, but when I opened it, the cool air came to my face.

Li Jicai gasped.

"Miss, it seems that nothing really big has happened, and nothing interesting or funny has happened. However, the vigorous Qi Qingchu who was going to get married some time ago disappeared and disappeared inexplicably, which made the people in the capital worry about it for a long time, after all, many people thought that their girl had a chance. ”

"Oh!" Li Jicai suddenly responded. That is, as if intentionally or unintentionally, he asked, "Isn't there a rumor that says what the reason is?" After all, they all said some time ago that they had already given a dowry. ”

"I didn't say this in detail at the time, after all, Lord Qi's family style has always been very strict, if there is a woman from any family who wants to marry her, she must be an excellent woman, otherwise how can she be worthy of Lord Qi."

Where Jasper couldn't see, Li Jicai inadvertently rolled his eyes.

"Well, compared to Lord Qi, your master has married enough wives and concubines, you look at the warbler Yanyan on the other side of the wall next door, he has been arguing to death all day long, and he doesn't reason."

"Well, although there are indeed a lot of women raised by the master, most of them are singers and dancers, some are, and some are not.

So Miss don't misunderstand the master, in fact, the master treats us subordinates very well. “

Li Jicai shrugged his shoulders and did not comment.

"Why don't we go out for a walk today? It's really boring to stay in the house every day, you don't have to watch, you don't have to play, it's like going to jail. Li Jicai looked at the first snow today, and through the scene outside, it still looked very beautiful.

I don't know what the scene on the street is, but it has aroused Li Jicai's interest.

"This ......" Biyu couldn't help but hesitate a little when she heard Li Jicai say that she wanted to go out.

Of course, this matter is not something she can decide, he must consult Jiang Xihu, only if the master says that she can let her out, she can take Li Jicai out.

After all, in normal times, people in the house have to go through layers of scrutiny if they want to go out, after all, they are not ordinary people.