Cheng Xue's words served as a wake-up call for Xiao Qinglin, and after the morning session the next day, he went to the Imperial Study Room to explain his thoughts.
Although there is no mention of "asking for a decree to grant marriage," the meaning is the same in every sentence.
Yan Yunchen looked at his eloquent nephew, tapped his fingers on the table habitually, and murmured:
"Who gave you the idea?"
According to his understanding of the child, he would not go to the palace if he could, and he would never cause trouble if he could avoid it.
Xiao Qinglin didn't want to hide anything, he bowed his hands and said frankly:
"Returning to Uncle Huang, it was the Li family's sister-in-law who helped Qinglin come up with the solution."
"Did you go to Li Hui's house?"
"Yes, I went there for dinner last night."
Yan Yunchen didn't bother him at all, he waved his hand and said:
"I understand that you want to give the Qian family a decent gift. Go back and wait for the letter. I will do what you wish."
"Thank you, Uncle Huang." Xiao Qinglin responded happily and turned around excitedly.
Yan Yunchen looked at the coupons he received early in the morning and said calmly:
"Fu Yong, go to Li Mansion and call Li Hui over."
"yes."
Because Li Hui was not assigned an official position, he did not come to the morning court, but entering the palace every day was almost the same as the morning court, except for resting at home in the afternoon when he just came back.
"I just called you into the palace yesterday, and now you are going there again. What does that person in the palace want to do?"
Faced with his wife's displeasure, Li Hui reached out and pulled her into his arms, patted her twice and said:
"No matter what he wants to do, as long as he's a monk and hits the clock, I'll just accompany him. You can go to the shop by yourself later, and take some Bai Wei and Cheng Xi with you. I won't accompany you."
"Okay, you don't have to worry about me. Tangtang and I will settle it at the house at noon."
"If I can leave the palace at that time, I will go directly to the string house to find you."
"knew."
After Cheng Xue finished speaking, she helped him tidy up his clothes and escorted him out of the main courtyard in person. Seeing that Father Xuanzhi was a stranger, he nodded to Hongyu, who quickly took out a purse containing ten taels of silver.
"For your tea."
The father-in-law who announced the decree was not polite. After nodding at Hongyu, he thanked Li Hui and Cheng Xue.
After seeing them off, Cheng Xue didn't go back to the main courtyard, but got in the car and went directly to the exclusive shop of the dim sum house.
The location of the shop is not on the main street, but in the south of the city. It was Mrs. Pang's dowry during her lifetime. After she left, Pang Yao took care of the shop. Li Yue and the others turned it into a snack shop for exclusive use, where they bought some hot drinks and snacks.
The main hall on the first floor is very spacious. There are some tables and chairs placed near the windows, and bamboo curtains are hung at the door to form a semi-private space.
The waiters here are all women, soft-spoken, sweet-looking, and kind-hearted.
"Madam, what do you want to eat? We have steamed milk cakes that were steamed in the store early in the morning. They are not very hot."
Cheng Xue found a seat and sat down casually, nodded and said:
"I want a milk cake and a cup of hot milk. Hongyu can order whatever he wants."
"yes."
The female waiter took Cheng Xue to a seat by the window and soon brought her what she wanted.
There were three medium-sized pieces of milk cake on the big plate. The hot milk cup was made of glass and a red plum blossom was placed next to the cup. It was impossible to be full with this kind of food, and half-full was a bit much.
I have completely learned the essence: you won’t be full after one portion, and you won’t be full after two portions.
Hongyu ordered herself a cup of hot milk tea and plum blossom cakes.
"Madam, please try this. The girl said it is made of plum blossom petals. Anyway, it looks pretty to me."
"I feel beautiful too."
After Cheng Xue finished speaking, she also pushed the milk cake she ordered over.
While the master and servant were eating, there was the sound of eating outside. It was someone coming again. She didn't care at all. She ate pastries and drank hot milk to make up for the half bowl of rice she had missed in the morning.
came back.
"Young lady, do you believe in Lady He that much? I think this is unreliable."
"What's the use of being unreliable? Do you have any good ideas? If the Xiao family and the Qian family really get into trouble, where can I find my son-in-law?"
Cheng Xue didn't want to listen to the corner of the wall, but she just heard it.
According to what the maid said, this girl is planning Xiao Qinglin's marriage with Mrs. He. Mrs. He... her surname is He!
"Miss, I heard from Xingning, who is next to my cousin, that Na and his wife once spread rumors in Liaodong Mansion, saying that she and Mr. Xiao were married on the fingertips. In the end, the second master of the Xiao family came forward to stop the matter. I was worried that the young lady would
It’s the mantis stalking the cicada.”
"Even if I were a mantis stalking a cicada, do you think He Yuqing still has a chance? She made an uproar with Lian Yulan when she was engaged and then broke off the engagement. How could the Xiao family consider her?"
Hearing this, Cheng Yao clenched the glass cup in her hand and raised the corners of her mouth.
Lian Yuying never mentioned the matter of Lian Yulan's engagement or break-up when she corresponded with her. It seems that she had completely given up on her parents' family and allowed them to do whatever they wanted.
There was a constant undercurrent in the dim sum house, and Li Hui, the imperial study room in the palace, was so tired that he wanted to curse.
He obviously wanted to help Xiao Qinglin make the order, but he tormented him before doing so, and he didn't know where he offended this gentleman. He glanced at the man on the dragon chair from the corner of his eye. If possible, I really wanted to gouge him out, and then stand up and show off.
And go.
It's a pity that I can only think about this idea in my mind, but I don't dare to do it at all in practice. Do as the Romans do in the country, and when you retire and return to your hometown, you will not serve anyone, but you will love whoever you want.
"Li Aiqing has taken twelve deep breaths in this time, but the breath in the imperial study room makes you feel comfortable?"
Well, he can clearly count the number of breaths he takes and what kind of trouble he is going to make.
"Back to the Emperor, I ate a bit too much for breakfast. I felt a little nervous after sitting for a long time. I have lost my manners in front of the palace. Please forgive me."
Seeing how sincere he was, Yan Yunchen smiled and said:
"I tasted your wife's craftsmanship last time, but I didn't give her a reward. Now I'm helping Qinglin with advice. Aiqing, tell me how I can thank her?"
Thanks?
Don't let this guy dig the hole.
Thinking of this, Li Hui quickly stood up, folded his hands into fists, and saluted solemnly——
"Your Majesty's words are serious. My wife just chatted with Qinglin for a few words and had no other thoughts."
"I don't have any other ideas." Yan Yunchen added with a smile, "Don't be formal, sit down and answer."
"It's better to forget it. I'll just stand and say it's practical."
"Pfft——"
Hearing him laugh, Li Hui was completely relieved.
It is said that accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, and it is the way to be a minister with caution. However, he still did not want to wrong himself, so he found another way and was straightforward and frank. If I know what you want, I will give it to you. Don't guess the main one, I will not be perfunctory.
We have two good things and one good thing.
Yan Yunchen picked up the memorial on the table, came over, handed it to him and said:
"You came to Beijing the day before yesterday afternoon, and this morning I sent you the document about the lawsuit. Take a good look at it."
Li Hui took it with both hands. Seeing that it was a gift from Fucheng in the north, he didn't hide it. "Haha..." he said with a chuckle:
"The delivery was quite timely. It would be out of character for him to be a day late."
"Are you quite proud?"
"That's not true." Li Hui quickly shook his head and pointed to the above content and said, "What I did was clearly written in the state annals before I left, and I also explained it clearly to the emperor in the summary memorial, so
He can sue if he wishes, and all ministers will obey the emperor's arrangements."