Torches illuminated the gate of the Prince's Mansion as bright as day, and a man wearing a bright yellow brocade robe came over, walking like a dragon and a tiger, exuding a strong aura of superiority, it was Li Er.
Li Er didn't know who had forced his way into the Prince's Mansion, so he rushed over after hearing the news. When he saw clearly that it was Qin Huaidao, his pupils suddenly shrank, he stopped, and looked at him with a cold face.
"I've met the Holy One!" Qin Huaidao stepped forward to pay homage.
"Duke Protector, you are so brave, you actually forced your way into the Prince's Mansion to cause trouble." Li Er said coldly.
When Qin Huaidao heard this, he became furious and stopped giving face to her: "What the Holy One said is that I am really brave. Let alone the Prince's Palace, even if the King of Heaven dares to touch my woman, I will still kill him."
His voice was cold and domineering, and he even called himself a subordinate instead of an official. This is extremely disrespectful.
"Bold!" Li Er scolded angrily. He never expected that Qin Huaidao would dare to contradict him and even dare to say that the king of heaven and I are not afraid of him. Doesn't it mean that he, the emperor, is not even looked down upon? He is so arrogant that he wants to rebel.
Qin Huaidao had no sense of supremacy of imperial power, and he was angry. How great is the emperor? He met Li Er's eyes without any sign of weakness, with a cold gaze.
This look made Li Er feel provocative and disdainful, and he became even more angry. He shouted: "Come on, arrest him and put him in the sky prison."
"Wait a minute."
Yuzhang hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Father, please calm down..."
"What's the matter with you here? Why are you here?" Li Er interrupted.
Yuzhang quickly said: "Master Qin's woman He'er was kidnapped by the Prince's Mansion."
"Kidnapping?"
Li Er's face changed drastically, and then he realized that there was a woman beside Qin Huaidao, with a big belly. He suddenly remembered something, his face changed again, he knew that there had been a misunderstanding, and he was a little embarrassed for a moment.
The emperor made mistakes, but he could not admit it, otherwise it would be detrimental to his majesty. Li Er said nothing with a cold face.
Qin Huaidao took a deep look at Li Er, supported He'er and walked forward slowly.
The inner guard wanted to stop him, but Li Er waved his hand to let him go. His mind was filled with Qin Huaidao's glance just now.
That's a look of disappointment!
Li Er was angry. I am a civil servant and a martial artist. I have the world in mind and have conquered such a huge territory. Why should I be disappointed with you as a minister? What right do you have to be disappointed?
Uh...it seems that most of the country was conquered by the other side.
A feeling of embarrassment welled up in my heart.
All the past events came to mind one by one: the separation of land rights, the internship system, the stabilization of grain prices, the crossbow plow, the repeating crossbow, papermaking, road construction, monuments, etc., each of them has contributed to the country and will benefit the future.
A pioneering act that will be remembered for eternity, no one can do it throughout the ages.
Talking about martial arts, not only did he recover the Khitan, conquer Goguryeo, and capture Tubo, but this time he also quelled the chaos in the north. The cost was almost negligible, and he was a great contribution to the court.
Such people do have the right to be disappointed in themselves.
Thinking of this, Li Er felt panicked in his heart. He didn't want to admit, how could a majestic emperor be disappointed by his ministers? But he had to admit that everything in the great rule and prosperity of the past two years was inseparable from Qin Huaidao, and no one could replace his ability.
Once Qin Huaidao left in despair, where would he find such ministers to help him?
Without the support of such wizards, what will happen to Datang Jiangshan in the future?
Thinking of this, Li Er felt a little regretful. There was obviously no sign of rebellion, so why was he suspicious? Suspicious?
At this time, Yuzhang looked at the back of Qin Huaidao who was leaving. He felt inexplicably irritable and couldn't help but said: "Father, my son is dissatisfied. He'er is pregnant with Lord Qin's flesh and blood, but the prince kidnapped and hid him in the prince's mansion. What is he going to do?"
?There is also the Crown Princess, who knew the truth but did not surrender. Instead, she threatened Master Qin with He'er's life to intercede for the Crown Prince. Master Qin did not want to embarrass his father, so he came to the Prince's Mansion alone to ask for someone, but the Crown Prince's guards started to kill him.
Master Qin had no choice but to resist, is that wrong? Besides, Master Qin did not retaliate harshly after rescuing the man."
"What...threat?" Li Er's expression changed drastically. He really didn't know about this.
Yuzhang was furious and said dissatisfiedly: "Father, if you check it out, you will find out. The Crown Princess found my son and asked him to bring a message to Master Qin. Master Qin did not want to be blackmailed, so he came here to ask for someone. Master Qin was everywhere.
I think about my father, but he doesn't care about me and scolds me when he comes up. Wouldn't it chill the hearts of my ministers?"
After saying that, Yu Zhang chased Qin Huaidao.
"It chilled my ministers' hearts...disappointed? That's it." Li Er suddenly realized that he regretted a little, but soon became dissatisfied. I am the emperor, and thunder, rain, and dew are all gifts from heaven. As ministers, you should abide by your duties. If you are dissatisfied,
You have to hold it in, how can you be disdainful and disappointed with me, it is simply disrespectful.
The next moment, Li Er said coldly: "Here comes someone!"
"I'm here, old slave." Wang De hurriedly stepped forward.
"Find the truth thoroughly and report quickly." Li Er said and walked towards Ganlu Hall.
Returning to Ganlu Hall, Li Er's mind was filled with Qin Huaidao's disappointed eyes before leaving, stabbing his heart like a knife, with guilt and dissatisfaction, two opposing emotions mixed together.
Not long after, Wang De hurried over to tell the truth.
When Li Eryi heard what Yu Zhang said, he felt a little more guilty. He suppressed his dissatisfaction and thought of Qin Huaidao's contribution and help to him. He felt even more guilty and thought about how to make up for it.
But when I thought about Qin Huaidao's attitude just now, even he dared to contradict him, he refused to accept it, and no one could suppress him in the future, he gave up the thought of making amends, and his guilt gradually dissipated.
In front of the country and the imperial power, a minister is insignificant, but he should take advantage of this matter to do something.
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Li Er's eyes gradually became firm.
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Qin Huaidao was very aware of the consequences of going to the Prince's Mansion, but he didn't care. After walking for a while, he heard Yuzhang shouting behind him, "Stop. Yuzhang will advance and retreat together tonight." Qin Huaidao's thoughts became different, and he said softly: "Yuzhang
, go back, the door of the Protector's Mansion is open to you at any time."
Yuzhang understood the subtext and felt that everything tonight was worth it. He nodded happily, looked at He'er and said: "Sister He'er, I will bring some ginseng to replenish qi and blood to see you tomorrow. You must rest.
But with Brother Qin’s flesh and blood, nothing can happen.”
"I know, thank you!" He'er smiled gratefully.
Everyone said goodbye and left the palace. Jia Youcai drove his carriage over and stopped in front of the two of them. Seeing that He'er didn't look like anything was wrong, he felt relieved and said quickly: "Young Master, is there no problem? Yes, right?"
Don’t do something?”
"It's okay, let's go back home." Qin Huaidao helped He'er get on the carriage.
The carriage rumbled away, a little lonely under the moonlight, and gradually went further and further away.
Along the way, Qin Huaidao's mind was filled with Li Er's attitude just now. The dissatisfaction was too obvious. It was resistance, rejection, and precautions against bad guesses. This was a danger signal.
"It seems that we need to be more prepared!"
Qin Huaidao secretly warned himself that he was worried.
He'er hesitated to speak, but in the end he was smart and didn't ask anything, didn't speak, and sat quietly beside him. As long as his young master came back and was by his side, there was nothing to be afraid of.
Unknowingly, when he returned to his house, Qin Huaidao warned: "Family members, please don't let anything happen tonight."
"Don't worry, young master, I know the depth of things." Jia Youcai said solemnly.
Qin Huaidao nodded, helped He'er to the backyard, and asked his servants to prepare hot water. The two of them took a good rinse, and after returning to the room, they lay together, talked about the pain of parting in detail, and fell asleep hugging each other.
Early the next morning, Qin Huaidao accompanied He'er to relax in the backyard and bask in the sun. After being under house arrest for several months, she was a pregnant woman, so she needed more sun and more movement to facilitate childbirth. In the era before caesarean section, giving birth to a baby was like going to hell.
, without a good physique it is easy to get into trouble.
The two of them walked and talked, and He'er listened most of the time. Qin Huaidao taught some concepts and ideas about financial management and business operations, which transcended generations. He'er was refreshed and enjoyed listening to them.
Having been in charge of the family's business and finances for so long, He'er is no longer the Amon he used to be, but after listening to Qin Huaidao's teachings, he still feels that he is far from enough, and he studies very seriously.
This scene attracted the envy of countless servants in the house.
It was almost noon when Yuzhang didn't come over. Qin Huaidao guessed that something had happened, but he didn't panic. After all, Yuzhang was a princess. Even if he made a mistake, he would not be punished to death. The most he could do was to be grounded. Seeing that Heer was a little tired, he sent him to his room to rest.
, was about to go to the kitchen to give instructions to cook some supplements for He'er, when he saw Xue Rengui coming over in a hurry.
"Young Master." Xue Rengui bowed his hands.
"Brother Xue, is there something wrong?" Qin Huaidao asked.
"The one in the family is about to give birth, and his mobility is becoming more and more inconvenient. The shop may not be able to take care of the business. Can you arrange for someone to take over?" Xue Rengui said sheepishly.
"Sister-in-law is also pregnant?" Qin Huaidao looked surprised, he really didn't know about this.