Although the palace is a temporary residence and the official Zhao Palace is still under construction, after all, as the newly crowned prince of the current dynasty, Li Yinhu's living standards are not low.
What he inherited was the residence of Duan Jinjiang, the former cabinet scholar, and it was renovated.
There are dragon-carved buildings and a courtyard with eight entrances and eight exits. The area is measured in acres. The entire courtyard can be said to be an exaggeration.
In the main hall where distinguished guests are received, a table of fine wine and food has been prepared.
Li Yinhu was very considerate. He knew very well that using some luxurious and expensive ingredients would not be beautiful when entertaining Dan Tai Jingzhi, so all the delicacies were relatively ordinary, and there was nothing particularly expensive. However, Li Yinhu still hired someone from the palace for cooking.
The imperial chef will cook it himself, so you can be sure that it will taste delicious and delicious.
"Sir, I'm from Nanhe Province. Try this braised noodles. It's made by the royal chef from Nanhe Province in the palace. I don't know if it's to your liking."
Under Li Yinhu's warm reception, Dantai Jingzhi took a bite of the braised noodles and praised: "It's quite good and authentic. I haven't had such an authentic taste of my hometown for many years. Your Majesty is so interested."
Seeing Tan Taijing's compliments, Li Yinhu chuckled lightly and said, "As long as you like it, sir, that's fine."
The wine has passed three rounds, and the food has passed the five flavors.
The two of them had almost eaten. Li Yinhu glanced at the Dantai mirror, suddenly put down his chopsticks, and sighed.
When Tantai Jing saw this, he knew that the real drama was coming. He was suppressing a few words in his heart, so he asked cooperatively: "What is the prince worried about?"
Li Yinhu was happy when he saw Tan Tai Jingzhi being so cooperative, but the sad expression on his face became even stronger. He said seriously: "The political situation in the court is difficult now, and my father's body has been ill. It has been so long.
Things are not going well either. The people's livelihood in the country is in decline, natural disasters are raging, and foreign enemies are around. Every time I think about all these things, my heart is heavy and depressed. I always feel that I cannot help my father and His Highness the Crown Prince to relieve his worries. I am really ashamed."
His words were so sincere that if anyone who didn't know the inside story listened, they would think that Li Yinhu cared about the world and the country and the people.
Dantai Jingzhi remained calm and advised: "The difficulties in the court's political affairs are only caused by internal and external troubles. Although natural disasters are ruthless, the most difficult time has finally passed. I believe that the current Crown Prince is the master of great talent and great strategy. A series of means
It has indeed helped the victims a lot, so Your Majesty does not need to worry too much."
Li Yinhu's heart sank when he saw that Tan Taijing was praising the prince both inside and outside his words.
The reason why he was warm and polite to Tan Tai Jingzhi was because he wanted to bring Tan Tai Jingzhi to his side. But if Tan Tai Jingzhi followed the prince wholeheartedly, wouldn't it be a joke to do all this by himself?
Thinking of this, Li Yinhu said tentatively: "Sir, you are right. His Royal Highness is indeed a master of great talent and strategy, but... my father is still here after all."
As soon as this statement came out, the topic immediately became extremely sensitive.
Tantai Jingzhi slowly put down his chopsticks and said, "I'm just a scholar, and I don't care about the changes in imperial power."
As soon as these words came out, Li Yinhu's eyes lit up.
In his opinion, Tan Tai Jingzhi's words clearly meant that he did not want to get involved in the struggle for imperial power, but on the other hand, he understood that no matter what Li Yinhu did, Tan Tai Jingzhi would not support the East Palace to the death.
Having such a promise is the best news!
He said: "Sir, Xiao Wang wants to do more things!"
"Your Majesty is dedicated to serving the public good. It is good to have this kind of heart."
Tantai Jingzhi said: "But if the prince wants to do more, he should discuss it with the prince."