"Brother, do you want to have dinner here? I'll go get someone to prepare it right away..."
Li Po smiled and shook his head, "You and I are both guests, don't make decisions for the master... It's still early and I want to go somewhere else to see, so I won't disturb Madam."
Li Chun looked at him with some frustration, thinking that he must go there again. Empress Xiao is so beautiful, and she can't even keep a girl with both civil and military skills. Huh, a man who has become an emperor...
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When he came out of the mansion, Li Po said to Li Chun while walking: "Xu Shiji is very talented. He has made great contributions in this year's war. It's just that he likes to take risks and seeks special achievements. Just like this time, he dared to enter Luoyang alone."
Talking about Qiu and Laijiang, one of them was detained in the city.
I like such a minister, but not such a consort, so you have to advise him not to take risks lightly in the future. If he acts like this again, I will have no choice but to leave him in Chang'an. Then I'm afraid neither of you will be able to do anything.
Will be satisfied.”
Li Chun's eyes and brows finally showed some sadness, "When my eldest brother led the troops to fight against the enemy, did he ever think about how my sister-in-law would miss you? Or would she worry about herself because of this?"
Li Po raised his eyebrows slightly, "It's useless for you to block me like this. Your elder brother, I have always cherished my life. Otherwise, I wouldn't be alive today and wouldn't be able to be the emperor."
Li Chunshen nodded sympathetically and muttered, "It's because we know my eldest brother's temperament so well that my sister-in-law and I don't worry much when he's away."
Li Po sounded awkward. Was he praising me for being steady and smiling and cherishing my feathers, or was he saying that I was greedy for life and afraid of death? Well, I'm sorry she didn't dare to scold me.
The brother and sister were quick to adjust mentally, and they were talking and laughing again in the blink of an eye.
Li Chun suddenly remembered that people from the Fufeng Dou family came to visit her door a few days ago. They didn't say anything else, they just talked about the affairs of Fufeng County, which made her a little embarrassed.
She had never been to Fufeng County once, and she was doubtful whether her brother was really from Fufeng, because he never told her much about his hometown, and he probably made up most of his life experiences back then.
Now Dou considers himself a village party member, so he came to talk to the eldest princess about his hometown, which is also the meaning of the title. If the eldest princess is more talkative, some people in the county will probably follow suit.
Before leaving, he also said that the Fufeng County Magistrate was about to step down, and the new Governor might have to come to the eldest princess to say goodbye, and would definitely talk about the Fufeng Li family's ancestral home, ancestral hall, etc.
According to the ancestral instruction of the Dou family, they are not allowed to interact with the officials in Fufeng County, so they cannot talk to the county magistrate. If the eldest princess has any orders, just tell them.
Li Po had already planned this matter, and asked Li Chun to socialize with these "hometown people" and pay attention to the affairs of the county from time to time. It was no big deal.
When the world calms down, there will be no problem if the emperor or the eldest princess comes back to his hometown to have a look someday.
After being reminded by his sister-in-law that people from Fufeng were looking for them, Li Chun finally became a little concerned about Fufeng and connected the word "hometown" with his title. With his brother's approval, Li Chun finally became more interested in Fufeng.
To some extent, a sense of responsibility has arisen.
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After leaving Mrs. Chengguo's house, I saw that it was almost dinner time, and I knew where I was going. I was definitely going to my mother-in-law's place to have dinner, and to express my father-in-law's achievements to her.
Li Jing's performance was amazing. He finally met the image in his impression. He was also his father-in-law, so it was inevitable that he would be entrusted with important tasks in the future. Li Jing was a bit older, in his fifties.
, it makes people a little worried when using it.
Mrs. Chen was very happy that her son-in-law came to have dinner again... She didn't have anything to worry about. Li Jing was away from home all the time, so she had long been accustomed to this kind of life of getting together less and being apart more often.
The only difference between now and the past is that the mansion has become bigger, there are more servants, and the number of people visiting is also increasing day by day, most of them are former colleagues and subordinates of Li Jing.
There was no trace of Li Jing when he was down and out, but now they all appear, and some of them don't even know whether they are true or not. It's not uncommon to see red-topped white things.
Most of the time, Mrs. Chen left her son and son-in-law to deal with it. Only when Wei Jie and a few others came to visit, she would meet and talk to the guests.
When the emperor comes to visit, she goes a step further and has to cook for him personally.
Anyway, in general, it is an indisputable fact that the Mihara Li family is becoming more and more prominent, but their family wealth is still a bit thin. If they can accumulate for a few more decades and keep up with each generation without going downhill, they will almost be able to enter the big valve wall.
It’s just disgusting to see it like this now.
Li Jing's son was somewhat incompetent, and his grandsons Li Po didn't have much spirit when they met him. In addition, Li Jing and his brother turned against each other, and they both lost their lives. Just because of his reputation, Li Jing did not take away his brother's power.
It's just the position of head of the family.
According to this situation, the Miyuan Li family does not have a promising future. Families that rely on one or two people to become prominent generally fall into decline very quickly. The Dugu family is the best example.
Of course, from the emperor's point of view, this is a good thing. If the descendants' family is too prosperous, it will make people have trouble sleeping and eating.
Perhaps because of his daughter's reminder, Mrs. Chen had two chickens killed and stewed a pot for her son-in-law. Li Po was satisfied with the meal and after the meal, he told Mrs. Chen about Li Jing's current situation.
Mrs. Chen looked very happy, but Li Po could tell that she was not that happy. Thinking about it, given the age of the couple, Ms. Chen would definitely not want Li Jing to go out and mess around.
To enjoy the prosperity and wealth safely in the capital and be supported by her children and grandchildren is the life Chen wants. If her husband doesn't go out, how can her daughter and son-in-law dare to come and kill her chickens?
Li Po had nothing to say on this matter. Could it be that he brought his father-in-law back just because his mother-in-law was dissatisfied? That's not possible. The most important thing is that his father-in-law is really useful.
Before leaving, Mrs. Chen asked a little shyly, "Sir, do you still remember that there was a man named Chen who joined the army in Mayi?"
Li Po was not old, so of course he remembered the tax collector Chen who got him whipped. Not only did that guy get him whipped, but he also coveted his wife.
Thinking of old events from those years, Li Po smiled slightly and said, "It seems his name is Chen Wenyuan, right? Your nephew?"
While looking at his expression, Mrs. Chen nodded carefully and said: "The Supreme has a really good memory. It's him... He came to see me some time ago and said that he offended the Supreme when he was in Mayi. How could I ask him?
I dare not tell the details of that year.
I'm just so scared that I can't sleep well, and I can't eat well. If I continue like this..."
At this point, Mrs. Chen shook her head and sighed. She liked this nephew very much, otherwise she wouldn't have wanted to marry her daughter to him back then. But now she is so frightened by the past that she looks really pitiful.
Mrs. Chen continued: "They all blame me. The Li and Chen families have been friends for generations, so I let him go to Mayi to take up a post. Otherwise, there would be no such disaster... Can your Majesty, please forgive me for my sake?" He once, I..."
Mrs. Chen rarely asked for help, and it was such an embarrassing thing that her eyes became red as she talked about it.
Fortunately, the people at home knew better and didn't let her beg her daughter. Otherwise, Chen Wenyuan's head might really fall off. The emperor's love rival... It would be fine if the emperor couldn't remember it. Once he recalled it, what happened to the account book? Only God knows.
When Chen opened his mouth, Li Po naturally had to show his forbearance. He didn't even bother with Li Dingfang and others who whipped him back then, so there was no need to embarrass Chen Wenyuan.
If Mrs. Chen doesn't come to plead for mercy, she will not be able to make him feel better when she sees Tax Collector Chen one day and turns over the small ledger. Now let's talk about it differently.
So Li Po comforted him with a smile, "Why bring up what happened in the early years? As long as he doesn't go out and talk nonsense, he just sleeps peacefully... What position does he hold now?"
Mrs. Chen wiped her eyes, "Originally, he served as a Hucao in Jingzhao Mansion and joined the army, but he didn't make much progress... Then he went home and hid for a while, and then lost his position..."
Li Po finally couldn't help but laugh, thinking that this guy was very prestigious in Mayi back then, but now he sounds pitiful and he really deserves it.
Mrs. Chen saw his smiling face, but she didn't know that Xiao Jiujiu in her son-in-law's heart was relieved immediately. She was mainly afraid that her nephew would end up like Li Dingfang.
Li Poze gave her another reassurance, "I remember that the position of Sima of Jingzhao Mansion is still vacant. Let him prepare to take office. I remember that he is quite talented. Now he is a relative again. As long as he acts carefully, Hey, don't mess around with me because of your status as a relative, he should be able to have a place in the government in the future."
Mrs. Chen was shocked, this was really an unexpected surprise, and then she repeatedly promised that her nephew would serve as an official honestly and would never cause trouble to the Supreme Being again.
Li Po was also very happy. His mother-in-law was a very nice person and a good cook, so he was happy to take care of her.
After being sent off by Mr. Chen Yin, Li Po left the Li Mansion. After eating and drinking, Li Po finally became excited again. He sent his eldest grandson Shunde, Xue Yuanjing and others away, and then said, "Let's go to Princess Pingyang's Mansion." "
Most of his subordinates had expressionless faces. It was said that the emperor's movement out of the palace was relatively clear. He would occasionally visit Mrs. Cheng Guo, or go out of the city to visit Chang'an Academy, and then go to his father-in-law's house for dinner in time for dinner. Then the last one would definitely go to the front. A trip to Pingyang Princess Mansion.
This is not a good thing for the emperor's guards, so now there are ears and eyes all around the places where the emperor often goes.
As for whether these eyes and ears are under the jurisdiction of the Senniu Prefecture, or are in charge of the Military Intelligence Department of the Ministry of War, or are personnel sent by the Tunwei Prefecture, people who don't know the inside story will never be able to figure it out.
Just like inside and outside the former Princess Pingyang's mansion, most of them are controlled by the people Li Po sent to Chang'an back then. No one who comes in and out can escape their prying eyes.
The security is not much worse than that of the Royal Palace.
He hasn't been here for a few months. Thinking of the scene the last time he came, Li Po's heart couldn't help but become eager. At his position, and his temperament, he could be moved and take action. Women are very few...