Korean government.

The main hall in the front yard.

After hearing that Hu Fei said that someone in the family had met with the inspector in private, Li Shanchang and Li Qi's expressions became solemn, and their brows were full of worry.

"Uncle, cousin, you don't have to worry so much. Maybe the people below just saw it wrong."

Hu Fei looked at Li Shanchang and Li Qi and explained softly.

"My nephew doesn't understand. This matter is not trivial. If this matter is true, then the Li family will be in catastrophe. Once the record is passed to His Majesty, regardless of whether it is true or not, His Majesty will be suspicious. It is a shame to lose trust in me.

It’s not a big deal, but once someone is blamed, the consequences will be disastrous.”

Li Shanchang shook his head and said solemnly.

"Uncle, you are worrying too much. If His Majesty already knows about this matter, he cannot be so calm. He may have already asked for the crime. If my estimate is correct, Lu Zhongqian has not had time to hand over the records."

Hu Fei looked at Li Shanchang and said affirmatively.

"Yes, father, what you say makes sense. If His Majesty really knew about it, there is no way that we, father and son, could still be sitting here in peace."

Li Qi also nodded and said slowly, feeling that what Hu Fei said made sense.

"I hope so, I hope it's not too late."

"I have never had any second thoughts towards the court and your Majesty. I have dedicated my whole life to you over the years, and your Majesty sees it in your eyes. Although you have slowly faded out of the government and the public, I think your Majesty will still remember the friendship back then. Even if you believe the slander, you will still give me the best advice."

An opportunity to prove one's innocence."

Li Shanchang nodded and sighed.

"There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. Since it hasn't happened yet, there is no need to worry about uncertain things. Don't worry, uncle, if something happens to my uncle in the future, Hu Fei will never stand idly by!"

Hu Fei looked at Li Shanchang and said seriously.

"good!"

"I have taken note of my nephew's thoughts. In the future, whenever you are of use to me, feel free to ask, and I will never refuse."

Li Shanchang nodded, looked at Hu Fei, and said meaningfully.

"Me too, if my dear brother is of any use to me in the future, I won't hesitate!"

Li Qi also nodded and agreed.

"Hu Fei is extremely honored to be so valued by his uncle and cousin. He didn't say anything and just drank in the wine, respecting his uncle and his cousin!"

Hu Fei smiled, raised his glass again, and said excitedly.

After listening to Hu Fei's words, Li Shanchang and Li Qi also raised the wine glasses in front of them, and then the three of them raised their heads and drank it down in one gulp.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Li Shanchang claimed that he was a little tired and left first, leaving only Hu Fei and Li Qi.

After the two drank a few more drinks, they got drunk, so they stopped and met for a walk in the courtyard.

...

backyard.

Wing room.

Princess Zhu Changshu of Anqing stood at the door, constantly looking out, her eyebrows full of curiosity and anxiety.

"Changshu, you have been standing there for more than half an hour, what are you looking at?"

Princess Lin'an glanced at her sister and asked knowingly.

"Ah? No, it's nothing."

Princess Anqing was stunned for a moment, turned to look at her sister, and said with a smile, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, and her face turned slightly red.

"Really not?"

Princess Lin'an asked with a smile.

"No!"

Princess Anqing nodded heavily and said.

"There is no best, otherwise not only I will blame you, but also my father and the queen."

Princess Lin'an said slowly.

"Oh, sister, I really don't. I just feel that staying in the house is too stuffy and a bit boring."

"Sister, why don't we go for a walk? The moon is nice tonight. I will accompany my sister to enjoy the moon."

While explaining, Princess Anqing hesitantly came to Princess Lin'an and said with a smile.

Princess Lin'an shook her head and smiled bitterly. How could she not understand her sister's thoughts?

"Sister? You can talk, are you going?"

Princess Lin'an walked up to her sister, pulled her sleeves and asked coquettishly.

"Okay, just for a while."

Princess Lin'an nodded, put down the half-embroidered handkerchief in her hand, and said helplessly.

"Great, sister, let's go!"

When Princess Anqing heard this, she jumped up excitedly and said impatiently.

So, the two sisters walked out of the wing and strolled in the courtyard.

...

Pavilion in the courtyard.

Hu Fei and Li Qi stood next to each other, each with his hands clasped behind his back. They were no longer as polite as before, and each looked more casual.

This is a sign of familiarity, proving that the relationship between the two has become closer through the banquet just now.

Hu Fei looked at a rockery surrounded by pools of water not far away and was fascinated.

He suddenly felt that his current situation was like that rockery, surrounded by unknown dangers. Whether he could escape all dangers and land successfully, perhaps only God knew.

"What are you thinking about?"

Li Qi looked at Hu Fei's somewhat absent-minded look and asked slowly.

"Oh, it's nothing. I just thought of some complicated things and was a little overwhelmed for the moment."

Hu Fei smiled, shook his head and said.

"Everyone has this kind of worry, just look at it and don't ask for too much, otherwise it will only add to troubles and backfire."

Li Qi sighed and echoed.

"It seems that my cousin is also worried?"

Hu Fei turned to look at Li Qi and asked with a smile.

"It's nothing, I just suddenly thought of some people I saw in the past who lost their families and their families after disasters, and suddenly I felt that life may not be easy for everyone in this world."

Li Qi shook his head and said with some emotion.

"I forgot that my cousin is in charge of disaster relief in the Household Department. Natural disasters are far more despairing than man-made disasters. I think my cousin has seen too many innocent people whose families have been destroyed."

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment and said slowly.

Natural disasters are far more ruthless and desperate than man-made disasters.

"Yes, every time I go to a disaster area and see those poor people, I feel the same way. I just hate that I am not capable enough and can't help them more. Sometimes I feel powerless. What if there were no disasters in this world?"

"Fortunately, His Majesty is considerate and caring for the people, which can be considered a blessing to the people."

Li Qi sighed and spoke slowly, with a look of pain on his face.

Seeing the pain on Li Qi's face, Hu Fei couldn't help but feel a little moved.

He didn't know much about Li Qi, but he didn't expect this newly recognized cousin to be such a kind person.

"By the way, the last time there was a rat infestation in Changzhou, what my dear brother did was really admirable. In fact, since then, I have wanted to make friends with my dear brother, but I have never had the chance."

Li Qi thought of Hu Fei's efforts to provide disaster relief last time, and couldn't help but praise him.

In fact, the only impression he had of Hu Fei before recently was a little favorable impression from the last disaster relief work in Changzhou.

"It's just a little effort. It's an honor for me to serve your Majesty and the court."

"But today I can promise one thing to my cousin. If there is another disaster in the Ming Dynasty in the future, I, Hu Fei, will never stand by and watch. No matter what the court does, first of all, I will rush to the disaster area in the name of Hong Bin Tower as soon as possible.

In addition to providing funds for post-disaster reconstruction, there will also be an unlimited supply of Changsheng hotpot and Jingshi noodles, hoping to help the people in the disaster area escape the suffering as soon as possible."

Hu Fei looked at Li Qi and said seriously.

"I really admire my dear brother for having such a heart!"

"I was blind before, thinking that my dear brother was just a dandy who loves to show off. I hope my dear brother can forgive me."

Li Qi was stunned for a moment, then he cupped his hands towards Hu Fei and said deeply apologetically.

"It doesn't matter. There are many people in this capital who think like my cousin. I have long been used to it. It doesn't matter. Besides, I am a dandy. There is nothing wrong with being a dandy. I never care about what others think.

"

Hu Fei waved his hand and said with a smile.

"My good brother's mind is indeed extraordinary."

Li Qi smiled and said sincerely.

"My cousin is overly complimentary, but when it comes to this, I do have something to say. I would like to thank my cousin and uncle for their hospitality today. Whether you listen or not, I will learn from myself."

Hu Fei smiled and said thoughtfully.

"My dear brother, it's okay to say it. I'm all ears."

Li Qi was stunned for a moment, nodded, and said seriously.

The two people who were talking didn't notice that at the end of the corridor not far away, two figures were hiding in the corner and kept looking at them. It was Princess Lin'an and Princess Anqing...
Chapter completed!