Since Li Zhi was unwilling to break up the marriage, Li Qinzai had no choice but to do so.
Originally, he didn't have much hope, but when he thought about it, he felt that it was unreliable. As long as Li Zhi's IQ was above average, there was no way he would get involved in this marriage.
It's okay to eat melon, but it's impossible to play in person.
There are many deeper things behind the marriage between the Li and Cui families, and it is even vaguely related to the layout of the court. Li Zhi will definitely not destroy the balance of the court for the sake of a marriage.
Returning to the other courtyard in low spirits, Li Qinzai held his chin in worry.
He knew, and Cui Jie should also know, that there was actually no way to avoid this arranged marriage.
On the day when the veil is lifted, the marriage between the two families will continue according to the will of the elders. Cui Jie's hiding in Ganjing Village is just for temporary peace, or, in her inner subconscious, it is just to escape temporarily.
While Cui Jie and Cong Shuang were picking mushrooms, another person came to the village.
This time he is not a guest, but an official.
A group of Habayashi guards escorted the two officials to Ganjingzhuang.
One of the officials was a eunuch from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the other was an old acquaintance, Cui Sheng, a member of the palace's Zhongshushe.
The eunuchs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were summoned from Chang'an by Li Zhi. Regarding the Li family's tribute of toilet paper to the palace, the Ministry of Internal Affairs must send personnel to discuss the regulations with Li Qinzai.
But Cui Sheng, a member of Zhongshushe, was sent by Empress Wu.
Li Zhi traveled around Guanzhong, but every step he took was reported to the Tai Chi Palace by fast horses.
When the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty went on patrol incognito, it was not as simple as escorting hundreds of imperial guards. Li Zhi had to report his daily itinerary, even how much rice he ate every day, what he ate for each meal, and where he was every night.
Where to stay, etc., all matters must be mastered by the palace.
It is basically impossible for those bloody so-called emperors to be unable to bear the heavy burden of government affairs and escape privately into the private sector, leaving everyone in the palace unable to find anyone.
There was a very famous emperor in the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian, who once ran away from home.
Yang Jian, who was already the emperor, fell in love with a prisoner's daughter named Yuchizhen and doted on her day and night. Unexpectedly, Yang Jian's queen Dugu Jialuo became jealous and ordered Yuchizhen to be executed while Yang Jian was in court.
Yang Jian was heartbroken after losing his love, so he immediately left the palace and ran away alone.
The emperor ran away without saying a word, and the harem and courtiers were immediately frightened. That day, all the cavalry from the forbidden palace came out to search for Yang Jian's whereabouts.
Unexpectedly, Yang Jian was even worse at escaping than Cui Jie. Less than two hours after leaving the palace, Yang Jian was discovered by the cavalry of the Forbidden Palace before he even had time to walk out of the capital gate.
He was found two hours after leaving the palace. Yang Jian's short period of rebelliousness was difficult to get through. It was like a big health care trip that was beyond his capabilities. He thought he could add an extra hour, but he shuddered and was gone.
Li Zhi left the Tai Chi Palace and went out incognito to patrol Guanzhong. Of course, Empress Wu could not make the same mistake as Empress Dugu. The whereabouts of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty must be known.
The day before yesterday, Empress Wu heard that Li Zhi had gone to the British Duke's village and met Li Qinzai, so she stayed at the Li family's village that night.
Empress Wu immediately remembered that Li Zhi originally wanted to summon Li Qinzai to the palace to play a duet a few days ago, but he suddenly fell into coma, and the duel between the emperor and his ministers came to nothing.
Now that Li Zhi meets Li Qinzai again, there must be a duel between the monarch and his ministers.
The memorial must be recorded by historians and passed down to future generations.
Li Qinzai's son has been quite popular recently. He is a handsome talent who suddenly emerged among the rich and powerful in Chang'an City. If the emperor and his ministers report it correctly and no one records it, many precious things will be buried in the history.
Empress Wu's courage was still extraordinary. She immediately ordered Cui Sheng, a member of Zhongshushe, to rush to Ganjingzhuang and record every word of what the emperor and his ministers had said.
After rushing all the way, Cui Sheng and his party finally arrived at Ganjing Village in the afternoon.
Looking at Zhuangzi with scattered farmhouses filled with smoke, Cui Sheng took a deep breath, his cold face expressionless, but a smile flashed in his eyes.
After spending the whole day in the blossoming city of Chang'an, I suddenly came to the countryside, and my mood felt inexplicably much better, and the pastoral scenery also had a unique flavor.
A group of people arrived in front of the Li family courtyard. Cui Sheng and others entered the hall to pay homage to the emperor.
Li Zhi was not surprised by Cui Sheng's arrival. In today's Tai Chi Palace, Empress Wu can decide many things, and she is very strong when making decisions.
Li Zhi couldn't tell her what was wrong, because every order she made was correct and irrefutable.
After a few brief greetings, Li Zhi dismissed Cui Sheng and ordered him to settle on his own.
As for whether the monarch or his ministers are right, let's talk about it when you're in the mood. Li Zhi didn't have the heart to care about government affairs in the past two days. He was busy living his leisurely life.
Cui Sheng bowed out and left the hall before turning around.
As soon as he turned around, he saw Li Qinzai in the yard.
When he first saw Cui Sheng, Li Qinzai was shocked. Even when Cui Sheng saluted him, he forgot to respond.
"You, you, what are you doing here?" Li Qinzai asked blurtly.
Cui Sheng frowned. This guy was his brother-in-law in name only, but Cui Sheng didn't like him from the first time he saw him.
Not only was Li Qinzai's bad reputation in Chang'an City, but every change in Li Qinzai's expression made him feel disgusted.
There is magnetic field induction between people. Some people's magnetic field frequency bands are similar, so it is easy to make friends. If the frequency bands are too different, they will be enemies that are naturally disliked.
That's why there is a poem in the world that says "The roof is as old as before, and the white hair is as new".
The relationship between Cui Sheng and Li Qinzai was not only as white as new, but also as if they were enemies. If this guy wasn't about to become his brother-in-law, he wouldn't even bother to pay attention to them.
"I came to your mansion on the orders of the Queen to record the details of the meeting between the monarch and his ministers." Cui Sheng said coldly.
Zhongshu Sheren was a fifth-rank official, and Li Qinzai's military weapons supervisor was also a fifth-rank official. They both had the same official rank. Cui Sheng had the confidence to be neither humble nor overbearing in Li Qinzai's position.
Li Qinzai forced out a smile: "Ah, Cui Sheren came to the humble abode, and the humble abode was filled with brilliance... Well, your Majesty and I have not been interested in playing right recently, so there is no need to record it. Cui Sheren came to visit in vain, I am really sorry.
very……"
After speaking, Li Qinzai turned around and said loudly: "Manager Song, see the guests off!"
Cui Sheng's face froze, and he said subconsciously: "Wait a minute! Li Shaojian, whether I leave or not, it all depends on the emperor's orders. If the emperor has no will, I will have to stay even if I want to return."
Li Qinzai's face didn't look good either.
Cui Sheng's arrival was sudden, and it wouldn't have mattered on normal days, but now Cui Jie lives in his village. If the brother and sister meet on the village, Cui Jie's existence will be exposed.
Once the news reaches the Cui family in Qingzhou, the Cui family will definitely send people to capture Cui Jie. Then not long after, the marriage between the Li and Cui families will be carried out, and Cui Jie will be married in while playing the suona.
Finally, Li Qinzai came back from his dream at midnight and turned around to find Cui Jie rolling her eyes at him.
And Cui Jie is his legal wife, protected by the law, so he cannot throw her into the well...
"Haha, I lost my temper just now. Please forgive me. The weather has been cold recently and I have an old mental illness. Now that Cui Sheren is here, I will arrange for my servants to arrange a wing for you. You can live there first." Li Qinzai said haha.
Er laughed.
Cui Sheng looked at him expressionlessly and said nothing.
Li Qinzai laughed a little awkwardly: "Zhuangzi is remote and in the wilderness. After Cui Sheren lives here, be sure not to leave the gate of the other courtyard. There are many wolves outside, and there may be tigers and bears. Villagers in Zhuangzi are often bitten.
Die. Remember, remember!”
Cui Sheng said coldly: "Don't worry, I'm just staying in your mansion temporarily. I'm always waiting for the emperor's orders. I will never go out if nothing happens."
Li Qinzai laughed and secretly decided to arrange for Cui Sheng to immediately send a message to Cui Jie, asking her to hide outside the village. As long as the brother and sister did not meet each other, everything could remain as it was.
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Outside the courtyard, in front of the simple farmhouse on the east side.
Cui Jie and Cong Shuang came back happily carrying bamboo baskets.
After receiving Li Qinzai's advice, the two girls had a great harvest today. They found a sunny place, and indeed there were many mushrooms growing there, and they were colorful and beautiful.
Cui Jie's impression of Li Qinzai improved unknowingly.
Although this playboy has a bad reputation and has done many bad things, he is not without his advantages. At least he is quite talented and knows a lot. He comes from a wealthy family and he actually knows where to pick mushrooms.
Secretly give him a point.
In the yard of the farmhouse, Liu Asi sat alone on a stone mill, quietly watching the two women approaching.
When the two girls entered the courtyard, they suddenly spotted Liu Asi. Cui Jie recognized him as Bu Qu, who was next to Li Qinzai, and couldn't help but look at him curiously.
"This... strong man, does Brother Li Shi have something to do with me?" Cui Jie asked politely.
Liu Asi nodded, and involuntarily glanced at the bamboo basket carried by the two women. Seeing that the bamboo basket was filled with colorful mushrooms, Liu Asi's eyelids twitched, and he couldn't help but be secretly frightened.
Fortunately, the Fifth Young Master had an order to stop the two girls here. Otherwise, if these mushrooms were really eaten by the two girls, the government would send someone to collect the bodies in less than half an hour.