Chapter 1425 Returning to Beijing to face the Saint
There is neither wind or rain nor sunshine.
When his family, wife and children gathered around him, Li Qinzai discovered that his life seemed to have been sublimated.
Qiao'er and Hongbi hugged Li Qinzai's thigh tightly and refused to let go. Cui Jie threw herself into his arms and cried non-stop. Behind him, Jin Xiang held his big belly with both hands and was supported by the maids from left to right, biting his lower lip.
Looking at him infatuatedly.
Mrs. Li Cui was wiping tears on the back of her hands. Li Siwen was the calmest one. After looking at Li Qinzai with red eyes, he nodded, turned around and went straight into the house with his hands behind his hands, causing Mrs. Li Cui to scold him fiercely behind his back.
, I will never let go of my pride as a father until my death.
After standing at the door and chatting with his wife and children for a while, Li Qinzai touched Jin Xiang's big belly affectionately, making Jin Xiang burst into tears and laugh.
"I have gained a lot of weight. The food has been good recently. My daughter is obviously well raised in your belly." Li Qinzai said with a smile.
Jin Xiang pouted his mouth unhappily and complained: "My sister forces me to eat every day. All I eat is big fish and meat. That's why I'm so fat..."
Cui Jie glared at her: "Pregnant women should eat more, otherwise the baby will be as skinny as a stick. You didn't have the strength when you gave birth. You don't know a good heart and you think I'm harming you."
Then Cui Jie looked at Li Qinzai again, tears falling again uncontrollably.
"My husband is back. Last month there were rumors in Chang'an City. It was said that my husband went on a killing spree in the south of the Yangtze River and killed many people from prominent families. It's almost breaking the news. Every day in Chang'an City, countless courtiers come to impeach me. It's almost...
I call my husband a traitor who has wronged the country and the king."
"I heard that many courtiers were clamoring for the emperor to kill my husband. We were worried to death in the palace. We all wanted to go to the south of the Yangtze River to find our husband, but grandpa stopped us. He said that my husband was doing something important and told us not to do it.
Causing trouble to your husband."
Li Qinzai's expression moved slightly. While chatting with Cui Jie, he helped Jin Xiang through the door.
After chatting with his wife and children for a while, Li Qinzai went into the backyard and paid his respects to Li Ji.
Li Ji was sitting in the study room in the backyard reading a book. When Li Qinzai walked in, he noticed that Li Ji's hair seemed to be whiter, almost full of silver hair, and the skin color and wrinkles on his face also looked more aged.
The Li Ji in front of him looked like just an ordinary old man, no different from those old people sitting by the patio with a small charcoal stove in their arms to bask in the sun.
Who dares to imagine that this ordinary old man was actually the most prestigious general in the Tang Dynasty. With just one order, countless soldiers and athletes from the Tang Dynasty were willing to die for him.
After entering the door, Li Qinzai prostrated himself in front of Li Ji.
"Grandpa, my grandson is back."
Li Ji raised his eyes, glanced at him with turbid eyes, and then nodded: "Yes, there are no arms or legs missing. It is good news that he is back in one piece."
Li Qinzai lowered his head and said, "Thank you very much, grandpa, for working around Chang'an for your grandson. My grandson is unfilial and has made grandpa worried."
Li Ji shook his head: "Since we are one family, don't talk about two different families."
"Besides, what you are doing in Jiangnan is the right thing, and it is a major matter for the country and the people. Even if it is not for you, I should still contribute my efforts even if it is for the sake of the country."
Li Qinzai said in a low voice: "When my grandson was in Jiangnan, he heard that the emperor Ren Grandpa was the presiding judge in the Zhu family's case in Wu County. Together with the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and Yushitai, he interrogated Zhu's illegal affairs. This It must not be an easy job, right?"
Li Ji smiled: "I almost lost my reputation all my life. It can be said that we all attacked together."
Li Ji calmly explained it, but Li Qinzai obviously didn't think it was that simple.
On the surface, it is just to interrogate the wrongdoings of a prominent family, but in fact, it is on the opposite side of the prominent families in the world.
To interrogate the Zhu family is to interrogate the famous families in the world. You can imagine how difficult it was for Li Ji. The situation of being besieged on all sides in the court was no better than that of Li Qinzai in Jiangnan, surrounded by prominent families.
It was precisely because Li Ji suppressed all kinds of pressure and criticism from the court in Chang'an that Li Qinzai was able to act freely in Jiangnan and deal with prominent families without any scruples.
Li Qinzai felt a little ashamed. After the Eastern Expedition, Li Ji returned to the capital with great honors. He should have spent his old days hiding in the court with a halo of glory.
However, Li Qinzai still dragged him into the water after all. Perhaps in future history books, historians will add a few disgraceful remarks to Li Ji's evaluation.
As if he could see Li Qinzai's guilt, Li Jiran smiled and said: "What does it mean to have a good reputation during life and after death? Besides, as long as it is the right thing, no matter how difficult it is, you must do it."
"Even if we are criticized by thousands of people, I firmly believe that descendants thousands of years from now will give us a fair evaluation."
Li Ji stroked his beard and looked at him deeply: "Qin Zai, I am deeply proud that I can play a role in solving the problem of land annexation in the world. I am also proud of you."
"Now that the rain has passed and the sky is clear, you and I can slowly get drunk."
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Less than two hours after entering the house, a palace official came to the Duke's Mansion. The emperor had a decree and summoned Li Qinzai to enter the palace immediately to meet the emperor.
Li Qinzai changed into his official uniform and immediately took a carriage out of the house.
Tai Chi Palace.
After nearly half a year, the monarch and his ministers reunited and were happy to see each other.
Li Zhi put his hands on his arms, looked at Li Qinzai carefully, and then nodded with a smile: "I originally planned to touch you and say something like, 'On the trip to the south of the Yangtze River, Jingchu worked hard for the country and actually lost a lot of weight.' But now I really can’t say these words..."
Li Zhi sighed and said, "It is said that the climate in the south of the Yangtze River nourishes people, and this is true... Jingchu, you seem to be a bit plump."
Li Qinzai was surprised: "I...are you plump?"
People have gained weight before they reach middle age. The mid-life crisis has arrived early, and Li Qinzai's good mood when he returned home suddenly disappeared.
Subconsciously he touched his cheek and measured his waistline with both hands. Li Qinzai looked a little scared.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, Rong Chen will retire first and come back to the palace tomorrow to see you..."
Li Zhiqi asked: "What are you going to do?"
"Your Majesty, I have become fat and I need to see a doctor to find a way to lose weight. This matter is extremely urgent and cannot be delayed." Li Qinzai said in a heartless manner.
Li Zhi grabbed his arm: "No need! What does a man want with this vanity? A plump man shows more prestige and can control the scene better, while a skinny man looks like a beggar who doesn't eat enough meals. Is that ridiculous?"
"Your Majesty, you don't understand. Being fat means high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and high blood sugar, making it easy to get sick..."
I don’t know how to explain these terms. It is certain that Li Zhi’s genetic disease is related to these terms. The problems of three highs are all caused by food, and there is no benefit in keeping them in the body.
If we have to talk about benefits, high blood sugar may account for a little bit. After all, Empress Wu has a good taste...
Li Zhi really didn't understand these terms, but he just grabbed Li Qinzai's arm and wouldn't let go.
"Jing Chu finally returned to the capital. I have prepared a royal banquet. I haven't seen you for a long time. How can we not get drunk together?"
Hearing that Li Zhi had prepared a banquet, Li Qinzai's mind was filled with blood sugar and blood lipids. He was about to decline, but Li Zhi gave him a reason he couldn't refuse.