Chapter 7: His Royal Highness the King of Jin
Li Yunji has been in this world for more than a month, except for the first few days, the rest of the days are quite quiet.
When he has nothing to do, Li Yunji likes to wander around the streets, and occasionally bumps into Qin Xi'er, but the two of them also pretend not to know each other.
Maybe it's because there is really nowhere to go to the capital, Li Yunji always likes to go to the broken temple to sit, staring at the headless statue in the temple in a daze, and often sits for a day.
On this day, Li Yunji did it again in the broken temple as usual, but the difference from usual was that many people suddenly came to the temple today.
Some of these people carried benches, some carried tables, and some carried sacks on their shoulders.
"Put the table here, and the stove over there."
The person who said this was a man who looked about the same age as Li Yunji, and judging by what he was wearing, he should be a person with a prominent family background.
These people didn't find Li Yunji behind the statue, they were all busy under the command of the rich boy.
After a while, a group of people gathered in front of the ruined temple.
Unlike those people just now, this group of newcomers is full of old, weak, sick and disabled.
They wore tattered clothes and held tattered bowls, but they did not fight to form a long line in front of the stove that had just been piled up.
"Is this here, Charity Porridge?"
Li Yunji muttered to himself.
Li Yunji has been in the capital for some time, and he has seen many rich sons.
Most of the sons of wealthy families take care of eating, drinking and having fun on weekdays.
It was the first time he had seen such a person go to the people to give porridge in person.
"It's rare, there are still such benevolent people in the capital, Gongzi is really a bodhisattva, and I admire it."
The man raised his eyes, first saluted Li Yunji, and then said with a slight smile: "Your Excellency has praised it falsely, and you are just doing your best." ”
Li Yunji returned the salute and said: "Don't be modest, son, I have seen a lot of rich young masters in the capital, and some people only know how to bully men and women and flirt with other people's daughters-in-law." It's the first time I've seen someone like Childe who is so sympathetic to the people. ”
"Under Li Yunji, dare to ask Gongzi's surname?"
When asked for his name, the man seemed hesitant.
Li Yunji saw the man's embarrassment, and apologized: "It's rude, Gongzi is such a kind-hearted person, and it is also appropriate that he does not want to be named." ”
Maybe it was because he saw that Li Yunji was quite sincere, and the man also wanted to get to know him, so after thinking for a while, he said, "In Xia Su Changqing." I am fortunate to meet Brother Li today, it is fate, why don't you sit down and chat a few words? ”
Hearing that the man was the emperor's surname, Li Yunji was a little surprised.
In his impression, as a royal family, he is not arrogant and lascivious, and he is sorry for his royal status, why did he personally go to the people to give alms?
During the chat, Li Yunji learned that Su Changqing was the third prince of Nanyang Kingdom and was canonized as the king of Jin. On weekdays, when there is nothing to do, they will bring their servants to give porridge here.
When Li Yunji talked about being the son-in-law of the Qin Mansion, Su Changqing said with some surprise: "Brother Li, forgive me for being presumptuous. ”
"I heard that Xi'er's sister's husband suffers from dementia, and today I see Brother Li talking freely, not like a stupid person."
Li Yunji smiled lightly: "The so-called vast world, there are no surprises!" I'm a blessing in disguise. ”
After listening to Li Yunji's explanation, Su Changqing nodded as if he didn't understand.
Then he looked at Li Yunji and said: "I won't tell you, my sister and Ling Zheng have a lot of friendship, speaking of which, the fate of you and me is not limited to today." ”
Li Yunji had an ominous premonition after hearing this, and asked with a frown: "Dare to ask if the sister is the princess?" ”
"Exactly."
"Su Ling is your sister?!"
Su Changqing was so surprised when he saw Li Yunji so surprised, and asked with a puzzled expression: "Brother Li and my sister-in-law know each other?" ”
Li Yunji sneered and said, "Don't you know, Her Royal Highness the princess is eccentric and impressive!" ”
Seeing Li Yunji's indifferent heart, he smiled lightly and said: "Presumably, Sister She has brought some trouble to Brother Li, Sister She has always done her own thing, but she is not bad-hearted, if she is offended, I hope Brother Li will have a lot of Haihan." ”
There is no harm if there is no comparison, seeing that Su Changqing is so reasonable, Li Yunji remembered Su Ling's scathing appearance, and muttered in a low voice: "They are all born by the same mother, why is there such a big difference..."
"What?"
"Nothing. I mean, Ling Mei is really lucky to have an excellent brother like you! ”
……
The two hit it off at first sight and talked happily with each other, from family life to world events to poetry and songs.
Li Yunji also learned a lot about the historical background of this world from Su Changqing.
Nanyang is located in the Central Plains, bordering the Northern Liang Kingdom in the north, the Fengchao Dynasty in the south, the Qichuan River in the east, and the wild land in the west.
Among these neighboring countries, the national strength of several Nanyang countries is the most prosperous, and other countries have to pay tribute every year.
Otherwise, it will be like the Northern Liang Kingdom thirty years ago, trampled by the Nanyang Iron Cavalry, and finally end up with a land reparation.
As for the domestic system, it is generally similar to the system of the Song Dynasty, but it is only similar to the system.
There are no people like Li Du in this world.
However, there are also some people who are extremely accomplished in poetry.
For example, Kang Xiaoyuan, the great poet of Zhongling City, has a poem "Farewell to the King" proudly in the world.
Even the Feng Dynasty, who has always been known for his literature, has great respect for him.
After all, he is a person who has experienced the baptism of those amazing works in the Tang and Song dynasties, and Li Yunji is quite interested in this poem.
"Don't be a gentleman in the past, and I like you to be like the old days. Personnel are easy to divide and must be changed, and the years are difficult to stay like a new brocade. 2,000 stones to the meridian office, 800 years to know the rich body. Go from Zi Steady Yunxi, and wait for the Bianzhou Mingyuejin. ”
Su Changqing memorized the whole poem word for word.
It's neat, but compared to the poems in the textbook, there is still a bit of a gap.
Li Yunji smiled politely and said, "Yes, yes, it is indeed quite a demeanor." ”
For Su Changqing, this poem is already the pinnacle of work, but there is no surprise on Li Yunji's face.
Looking at Li Yunji, who had a mediocre reaction, Su Changqing asked puzzledly: "Brother Li, don't you think it's exciting?" ”
I can't say it's wonderful, but it can be seen that this Kang Xiaoyuan does have some ink in his stomach, and in this world, he is already a leader.
Li Yunji chuckled and said, "Your Highness doesn't know, I have been in the sea for water." ”
"Once the sea was hard to water... Good sentence, could it be that Brother Li has a more wonderful poem than this? ”
It's over, now it's a hole for yourself.
Only then did Li Yunji realize that his performance just now was indeed a little too calm.
"Nope! Absolutely nothing! Li Yunji hurriedly explained: "Your Highness is too worried, I mean, I'm afraid I will never see such a good poem written from now on!" ”
"I see..."
Su Changqing frowned, looking suspicious, because he always felt that the man in front of him was not so simple.
Fortunately, he passed the test in a fool's way, and Li Yunji quickly changed the topic and asked Su Changqing why he came to give porridge.
"I'm not afraid of Brother Li's jokes, although I am a prince, I have no real power in my hands, and I can only do something for the people within my ability."
It is not surprising that Su Changqing has no real power, after all, there have been precedents in history that prohibit princes from participating in politics.
To Li Yunji's surprise, even if Su Changqing had no real power, he was still worried about the suffering of all living beings.
With this alone, Su Changqing's realm far surpasses those royal children who only know how to live a ridiculous life.
"His Royal Highness's heart is for the common people, which is really the blessing of Nanyang!"
After speaking, Li Yunji made a salute to Su Changqing.
Su Changqing waved his hand and said with a smile: "Sharing worries for the Son of Heaven is what we courtiers should do, and it is not enough to worry about it." ”
"Childe, the last bowl of porridge has been sent out."
The conversation between the two was interrupted by the voice of one of the soup kitcheners.
Su Changqing raised his eyes and saw that it was not early, so he got up and saluted Li Yunji and said: "Brother Li, it's not too early, there is still something going on in my house, I will bring two pots of good wine and come to Brother Li for a long talk another day!" ”
Li Yunji also got up and saluted back: "Very good, very good, it just happens that I have a little cooking skills in Xia, and I will show my Royal Highness my hands when the time comes." ”
The two said goodbye to each other, and then Li Yunji set off and walked back.
On the way back, he happened to pass by Liuxian Pavilion, and Li Yunji saw that there was no one in the store, so he wanted to go in and have a look.
Lao Xie, who had been busy all day, was sitting in the lobby napping, Li Yunji did not disturb him, but walked to the back kitchen and was busy alone.
Lao Xie, who heard the movement, came to check vigilantly.
Seeing that it was Li Yunji, he put his heart down and said, "Dongjia, you are sneaking, I thought there was another thief!" ”
"What do you mean by another thief?" Li Yunji asked with a puzzled expression.
Lao Xie patted his head and said: "Dongjia, look at my memory, I'm busy and confused!" ”
"It's been a few days since things happened, I marinated a hundred skewers of mutton in the evening, and when I counted them in the morning, I missed a few skewers for no reason."
"At first I suspected that the wild cat had stolen it, so I sprinkled some dust on the ground, but when I came this morning, there were no footprints on the ground."
"I've asked the guys in the store, but they don't know, and besides, the guys in our store usually eat a lot of these, so they can't steal them."
"So I suspect that there should be thieves in our store."
After Li Yunji heard this, he frowned, and said thoughtfully: "So don't talk about martial arts? Then don't blame me for being rude! ”
Lao Xie asked with a puzzled expression: "Does the owner know who the thief is?" ”
Li Yunji replied: "Eight or nine is not far from ten." Then he looked at Lao Xie and said, "You go back first, I'll leave it to me here." ”
Lao Xie said worriedly: "I'd better stay, in case the thief appears, I and the two people of the owner can also take care of it." ”
"You've had a busy day! Let's go back and rest! If I wear you out, what will I do with this store? Besides, if the two of them stay here, I'm afraid they will startle the snake. ”
Although Lao Xie was still a little relieved, he still agreed to look at Li Yunji, who was in his chest.
Li Yunji specially instructed Lao Xie to blow out the candles, close the doors and windows, and pretend that he was the last to go.
After Lao Xie left, Li Yunji hid next to the pot where the lamb was marinated in the back kitchen.
I don't know how long it took, Li Yunji was a little tired of waiting, and he thought that the thief would not come tonight.
Suddenly, there were several strange noises from the roof......