Even though Li Qi was well prepared, he was still caught off guard by Madam Bai. However, no matter whether he promised Wang Fu or not, he would not tell Madam Bai what happened last night. First of all, it involved Feng Yinu.
There is an extra promiscuous woman inside, which is easy to arouse people's imagination, not to mention that the person sitting opposite is the future mother-in-law, and who knows whether Mrs. Bai will tell Bai Shizhong about this and ask Bai Shizhong to go to the emperor to impeach Wang Fu
, so Li Qi was determined to keep it a secret until the end.
When Mrs. Bai said that sentence, she kept staring at Li Qi and suddenly smiled: "It seems that I didn't guess wrong."
Li Qi suddenly felt a bit like Sun Monkey, and the person sitting across from him was Guanyin. To be honest, he didn't like this feeling very much. He calmed down and said with a smile: "Where did Auntie say that? What happened last night?"
There are too many things, I wonder which one you want to ask about?"
Madam Bai smiled lightly and said, "Let me first tell you why the King invites you to the Prince's Mansion to hold a banquet?"
Li Qi said seriously: "I'm sorry, Auntie, I can't say this. This matter is related to the privacy issues of our Zuixianju customers. According to Chapter 3 of Zuixianju, Article 89, any person who is a member of Zuixianju
We are determined not to reveal the privacy of our guests to others, and I hope my aunt will forgive me."
Mrs. Bai was confused when she heard something, she laughed and said: "What about Chapter 3, Article 89, you have so many rules in Zuixianju? Why have I never heard niece Wang talk about it?"
Li Qi chuckled and said, "I must have never asked Madam before."
Madam Bai frowned slightly, but then she relaxed and said with a wry smile: "It seems you are still wary of me."
Nonsense. You are always facing Bai Shizhong, and it is still unclear whether I am on the same side as Lao Bai. Do I dare to open my heart to you? Li Qi smiled and said: "Auntie, where are you talking about? I can't
I have always regarded you as my most respected elder, how could I be wary of you? Well, I can swear that the reason why the king invited me is all related to business matters and has nothing to do with anything else."
What he said was true. Wang Fu invited him there because he wanted to blackmail him, but instead of trying to blackmail him, he actually gave him a small amount of money and gave him a big business deal. It was really a steal.
The chicken loses the rice.
Mrs. Bai heard what he said. She couldn't help but feel a little confused and said, "In that case, why did you hurt your hand while talking about business, and it was such a minor injury? Why would Wang Xiang give you such expensive medicinal materials?"
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Didn't I tell you that I accidentally fell down? As for these medicinal materials, I was paid more than a thousand dollars for the Grand Master's grandson's birthday party, but now my worth has already reached this level.
It's not what it used to be. Besides, I was injured on the job, so this medicinal material is nothing, I didn't earn anything from him at all."
Isn’t this profitable yet? Mrs. Bai chuckled and said: “I didn’t expect that being a cook would make so much money, and a thousand gu is only considered quite satisfactory. I think the old man’s official career for so many years has been in vain.” But then the conversation changed, and her eyes shone brightly.
He flashed and said, "But Grand Master Cai has so much money with you because he has always treated you as one of his own. Is it possible that Wang Xiang also regards you as one of his own?"
It turns out that she was worried about me and Wang Fu collaborating. Li Qi finally understood what she was saying. It was no secret that Bai Shizhong and Wang Fu were rivals, so Mrs. Bai's worries were understandable.
After all, Wang Fu is now a very popular minister, and everyone wants to curry favor with him. He laughed and said, "Auntie, you really look down on me, Li Qi. The Prime Minister once treated me like that, how could I help him?"
Of course, business is another matter. Why don’t I still make money if I have money? Besides, I represent Zuixianju, not me personally. These are two different things."
This is true. Although he is a little weird, he is still quite measured in what he does. Mrs. Bai nodded with some comfort and said: "It would be best if you can understand this. But you must also be careful. Yes, although you have some intelligence, you are still young after all, and you are by no means a match for the King. The main reason why you have been able to take advantage of him repeatedly is because of the King, not yourself, so you must not get carried away. "
"That's right, that's right." Li Qi nodded humbly, then suddenly thought about it and asked with a smile: "Auntie, do you know that Lieutenant Liang?"
Mrs. Bai was stunned for a moment and said, "Are you talking about the hidden minister Liang Shicheng?"
"Exactly, exactly."
Mrs. Bai was surprised and said: "What did you ask him for?"
Li Qi immediately looked confused and said with a smile: "I just think Lieutenant Liang is very powerful. It seems that even the king is afraid of him, and many first-rank officials have to fawn over him."
Madam Bai frowned and said, "You also want to curry favor with him?"
Li Qi shook his head and said, "It's not really about flattery. I just thought I should give him some gifts during the holidays so that I can make friends with him."
Mrs. Bai was stunned for a moment, then giggled. Even though she was wearing a thick cotton coat, her chest was still full of waves.
Don't look at anything inappropriate. Li Qi muttered silently and said angrily: "Auntie, why are you laughing?"
Madam Bai rolled her eyes at him and said, "You are a fourth-grade official and you still want to make friends with Yin. If others hear this, you will laugh out loud."
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said: "Auntie, you are too snobbish. The most important thing in making friends is personality compatibility, which has nothing to do with the official position. I have a good relationship with Lieutenant Liang. I gave him some clothes last time. , he kept saying yes, maybe he has already regarded me as a friend."
Mrs. Bai's face changed and she said seriously: "Li Qi, this is no joke. If you were just a little cook, that would be fine, but now you are a fourth-grade official. You must handle such matters carefully. , if not, be careful that your official position will not be guaranteed."
Li Qi's eyes flashed briefly, and he smiled and said: "Auntie, are you kidding me that I am young and deliberately saying this to scare me?"
"I am by no means alarmist." Mrs. Bai said: "The hidden minister is a chamberlain, that is, the person closest to the emperor. Since ancient times, collusion between ministers and chamberlains has been the most taboo thing for emperors. No matter how powerful you are, just by virtue of At this point, it is possible---."
Li Qi hurriedly asked: "What's possible?"
Mrs. Bai said calmly: "At the least, your official position will not be guaranteed, and at worst, your head will fall to the ground."
Li Qi was ecstatic in his heart, but said: "Wow! It can't be so serious, right?"
Mrs. Bai shook her head and said: "After all, you are still too young, and there are still many things in the court that you don't understand. Fortunately, you told me in advance, otherwise, you may have sown the seeds of disaster."
Hehe. As expected. Li Qi subconsciously rubbed his chin a few times, squinted his eyes, and showed a weird smile at the corner of his mouth.
Madam Bai suddenly opened her eyes and exclaimed: "Not good."
Li Qi was shocked and said, "Auntie, what's wrong?"
Mrs. Bai glared at him angrily and said, "Okay, so you kid is trying to trick me. What is your purpose?"
Sweating! He was seen through. Li Qi quickly stopped his smile, shook his head like a rattle, and denied: "No, why should I lie to you? Besides, I am such a simple big boy, saying that you If you try to trick me, that's pretty much it. Auntie, you are too worried."
Mrs. Bai glanced at him suspiciously and said, "Really? But okay, why did you suddenly get involved with Yinxiang? I haven't heard of any contact between you and Yinxiang."
Li Qi said matter-of-factly: "Aren't I asking you for advice humbly? Didn't you just praise me for being smart and knowing to ask you in advance?"
"Hmph. I didn't praise you for being smart."
"Hey, I understand the underlying meaning, I understand."
Mrs. Bai gave him a helpless look. She always felt that Li Qi wanted to find out something from her, but after much deliberation, she didn't find out what information she had revealed to him. She simply didn't bother to think about it and ordered: " That’s all, that’s all, since you don’t want to say it, I don’t bother to ask. However, what you are thinking about now is how to stay out of the matter instead of diving into the muddy water. And now that the emperor is protecting you, aren’t you satisfied?”
Seeing that Mrs. Bai had no doubts, Li Qi quickly smiled and said: "Satisfied, contented, I am so easy to be satisfied. Auntie, don't worry, I know what to do."
Mrs. Bai felt a little tired, rubbed her temples, and sighed: "Then you can take care of yourself." Then she stood up and said: "Okay, I feel a little tired, so I will leave first. You can tell Qiniang later. Just say it."
"yes."
Li Qi quickly stood up and said: "Auntie, please wait a moment." After saying that, he took out some Ganoderma lucidum and wild ginseng, and said with a smile: "These are some of my thoughts from this junior, please accept them."
Mrs. Bai was not polite, she took it, thanked her, and said with a smile: "My old man has a cough recently, so I just took it to replenish him. I'm not afraid of your jokes. I've only eaten such good wild ginseng." Once or twice.”
"Oh? Uncle, isn't he feeling well? If that's not enough, I have some more."
And? Mrs. Bai chuckled and said, "It seems that Wang Xiang has made a big mistake in front of you again. You can keep the rest for yourself."
Alas. You guessed it right again. Li Qi sighed helplessly.
Li Qi stood on the street and watched Mrs. Bai's carriage disappear at the end of the street. He raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Auntie, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but I don't dare. Who told you to be so smart?"
Suddenly, a curious voice sounded behind him, "Brother Li, who is smarter than you?"
Li Qi was so frightened that he trembled all over. He turned around and saw that it was Chen Anan, who slapped him on the head and said angrily: "You kid walks silently. Do you know that scaring people can scare them to death?" "
Chen Anan rubbed his head and said, "I don't know."
Li Qi rolled his eyes and asked, "Why are you here?"
Chen Anan said hurriedly: "That's it. Shopkeeper Wu heard that you fell down last night and couldn't leave, so he asked me to come and see you. In addition, he also asked me to ask you, will you go to Panlou when it opens tomorrow? Not going?"
"Yeah, I almost forgot about it. Go, of course, go and tell Uncle Wu that I was just slightly injured and it's not in the way, and ask him to prepare the gifts." Li Qi smiled slightly.