Five hundred and ninetieth chapters happiness in sorrow
Bai Shizhong was stunned and asked: "You know everything?"
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "Aunt Wang did it so obviously that even a blind man could see it."
Bai Shizhong nodded slightly and sighed: "Zhong Ling also told me about this. Being a parent is not easy. Zheng Er and Sanniang were originally a match made in heaven. If they could be together, it would be what everyone expected, but it's a pity.
Alas now."
Li Qi was startled, frowned and said, "What if the Zheng family doesn't have any objections?"
This boy is young, but he is as smart as a monkey. If I let it slip a little, he will understand immediately. Bai Shizhong nodded helplessly and said: "Actually, since Zheng Er left Beijing, the Zheng family has been
They all hate the Wang family. Zheng Er is talented, has farsightedness and farsightedness. He is also born into a famous family, even better than Zhao Mingcheng. His future was originally bright, and we elders were quite optimistic about him, but, alas, this is also true.
For the loss of our Song Dynasty, how can the Zheng family not hate the Wang family? Zhong Ling feels extremely guilty when he sees the Zheng family now."
Li Qi asked curiously: "Isn't this just wishful thinking of the Wang family?" He said in his heart, Mrs. Qin looks like a fairy, and she is more than good enough for you, Zheng Er.
Bai Shizhong shook his head and said: "That's not true. The Zheng family now only hopes that he will get married soon, and they don't dare to ask for anything else." He sighed again and said, "Li Qi, I don't want to hide it from you either.
In fact, your aunt and I are very worried about whether Qiniang will follow in the footsteps of Sanniang."
Sweat! You said so much just to warn me. You have such good intentions. Li Qi said depressedly: "Uncle, do you need to curse me like this? How do I look like a short-lived ghost? And I
You and Qiniang are a perfect match."
Well-matched? I have never even met your parents, and you are a cook, so how come you are well-matched? Is my Bai family so miserable? Bai Shizhong was so angry that his orifices were filled with smoke, but then he thought about Li Qi now.
He is also a third-grade official, rich and powerful. This can't be said to be wrong. He said: "Yes. Although your talent is not as good as Zhao Mingcheng and Zheng Jiaerlang, but in other aspects you are far better than them, and the younger generation is not.
People are comparable to you, and they are suitable for Qiniang. But you should also be aware of your current situation. The people targeting you are about to catch up with Wang Xiang. If you are not careful, you will fall into a place of eternal disaster, and
You are so young, well, how can I rest assured? In fact, your aunt and I originally planned to formally betroth Qiniang to you when you return to Beijing this time, but what kind of changes are you going to make?
Maybe I don’t know yet, but someone has already said in front of me that Qiniang is too close to you.”
Li Qi said angrily: "Uncle, please tell me which bastard is talking nonsense. I will send someone to check him immediately."
Bai Shizhong was stunned for a moment, and then hummed: "What a great official power. Speaking of this, I remembered another thing. Did you send someone to investigate Bachelor Lu Baixiao?"
"Uh, uncle. How do you know? I just sent someone to inquire as usual. It's such a small thing, so Bachelor Lu must be making too much fuss. Everything has been passed on to uncle."
"Little things?"
Bai Shizhong looked at Li Qi in disbelief and said: "You sent the imperial army to bring the chief steward of the Lu family to the Yamen for a talk. Is this a small matter? Mr. Lu has no shame to come to court now. He is still lying in bed sick.
bed."
"Yeah?"
Li Qi chuckled and said: "That Academician Lu is too stingy. In fact, I saved face for him and only invited the housekeeper to go, not him himself. Otherwise, he would not be angry to death, but this
It’s just the beginning. Haha.”
Bai Shizhong opened his eyes and said, "Have we just started? Do you still want to check whether the Great Scholar of Song Dynasty is here?"
Li Qi nodded and smiled: "Uncle, it turns out you know everything. Now I am hesitating whether to invite Song Yuchen or his father himself. Hehe, I am really confused."
Bai Shizhong took a sharp breath of cold air and was stunned for a while. Then he slammed the table and said angrily: "Nonsense, this is simply nonsense. You have to offend everyone before you give up."
Li Qi curled his lips and said: "Uncle, I am not fooling around. I am just following orders. You are disrespectful to the Holy One. And I have a basis. Now you want to harm me and you have the ability to ask so many people."
There are only a few experts who come to assassinate me. If I don’t investigate them, who should I investigate? Should I investigate Cai Minde? That’s nonsense. But don’t worry, uncle. My nephew never uses public affairs for personal gain. There is no substantial evidence.
I will never take someone away. Last time I invited the chief steward of the Lu family to go there, he treated him well and sent him back in just one day."
Don't you call this taking public advantage for personal gain?
"you."
Bai Shi pointed angrily at Li Qi with a trembling finger and said hurriedly: "Then you have the ability to check the king."
Li Qile said cheerfully: "Uncle, please don't provoke me. Regarding this point, Prime Minister Wang has absolutely nothing to say. Just the day before yesterday, Prime Minister Wang came to visit me in person and had a long talk with me. Oh, we
The conversation was very harmonious, and the Prime Minister was so cooperative that I felt embarrassed. This means walking upright and sitting upright. Isn't it something that a narrow-minded person like Lu Baixiao can't compare to."
Bai Shizhong was surprised: "Is this true?"
"Do I dare to say this is false? Lu Baixiao is very nervous and his behavior is very suspicious. It seems that he should really be invited to come in person next time." Li Qi said thoughtfully.
This kid is really a lunatic. Bai Shizhong was speechless immediately, waved his hands and said: "I don't care, I don't care. But remember, this matter is not over yet, you can never marry Qiniang."
Li Qi hurriedly said: "No way. Uncle, you are discussing public matters and private matters. These two matters have nothing to do with each other."
Bai Shi was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, and said angrily: "I just judge private matters based on public opinion, what can you do? Qiniang is my daughter."
Li Qi said shamelessly: "Isn't your daughter my woman? Why are you so clear-cut?"
"you."
Bai Shizhong stood up suddenly and walked outside.
"Hey, uncle, I haven't eaten yet. Wait for me."
Li Qi hurriedly followed out with a basket of small steamed buns, but as soon as he went out, he happened to meet Mrs. Qin and the others walking out of the private room.
When Mrs. Qin saw Li Qi, she asked curiously: "Why are you still here? Aren't you busy with something?"
"Well."
Mrs. Wang suddenly pointed at Bai Shizhong who was hurriedly going downstairs and asked curiously: "Why is the Right Prime Minister walking in such a hurry? I just called him, but he didn't respond."
Menopause is here. Li Qi said: "Yes, yes, we are rushing to handle official business. Oops. We don't even have time to eat. I'm going to leave first. Uncle, wait for me."
He said and chased after Bai Shizhong.
Everyone looked at Li Qi's back with confused expressions, and gradually showed a trace of envy. They all came from famous families, but they were still small officials after having been around for so long. But Li Qi was a cook, and at such a young age
He has become a third-rank official and works in parallel with the right minister. This is simply a counterattack by a loser.
Li Qi shamelessly climbed into Bai Shizhong's carriage. After all, he didn't have Ma Qiao's ability to sit on a horse and have breakfast.
However, the only sound of Li Qi eating could be heard in the carriage.
Speechless all the way, we arrived at the government office of Official Yanshi.
At this time, all those magistrates had arrived, eight in total, most of whom were magistrates from coastal areas such as Zhejiang and Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jinan.
Bai Shizhong introduced these prefects to Li Qi one by one with an expressionless face.
Li Qidu greeted them with a smile, but glanced more at Zhao Mingcheng. Zhao Mingcheng was dressed in official uniform, in his forties, of medium build, with a thick goatee. His cheekbones were protruding and he looked tall.
He can be regarded as a talented person, gentle and polite. At first glance, he is a Confucian scholar, which is a little worse than middle-aged handsome men such as Song Huizong and Wang Fu.
Not bad, not bad. He didn't disgrace my idol. Li Qi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If Zhao Mingcheng was an ugly guy, he would really bang his head against the wall.
Li Qi invited everyone into the lobby and exchanged a few words with them.
Those magistrates had been in Beijing for some time, and they got to know Li Qi very well. Except for Zhao Mingcheng, all of them had a flattering smile on their faces and tried to please Li Qi. As for Zhao Mingcheng, he kept smiling and treated him with courtesy, although it was not a matter of courtesy.
Fawning over Li Qi, but not showing any hostility.
After chatting for a while, Li Qi took out a few pamphlets and gave them to them, saying: "What is written here is detailed information about bird's nests, such as where to find bird's nests, how to pick bird's nests, preserve bird's nests, and how to artificially cultivate bird's nests."
, just watch it first and ask me if you don’t understand anything.”
For a chef in a star-rated restaurant, this is simply a common occurrence.
Everyone took the pamphlet and started reading it. It was full of pictures and texts and was written in great detail.
Bai Shizhong felt relieved when he saw that Li Qi had really been prepared, so he excused himself and left.
After a while, when they had a general understanding of bird's nests, Li Qicai explained to them. It was true that there was not much to say about bird's nests, but it was not too much to say too little. After all, bird's nests must be rare, so every step was very strict.
, to avoid unnecessary losses.
Li Qi also explained their questions to them very patiently.
Unknowingly, it was already noon, and since the matter had not yet been discussed, Li Qi simply ordered a banquet from Zuixianju, and everyone was eating and talking.
After the meal, the discussion continued.
It wasn't until the evening that Li Qi taught them all he knew about bird's nests. Of course, this was just a cramming teaching, and they had to learn from practice.
Seeing that it was getting late, Li Qi generously invited them to Zuixianju and gave them a good meal.
Everyone was having a good time drinking and chatting. Li Qi did not put on any airs and talked and laughed with them. During this period, he paid special attention to Zhao Mingcheng. He found that he talked very little and could not talk to everyone, so he took the initiative to laugh.
He said: "Zhao Zhizhou, thank you so much for Madam Ling's generous help these days. His Highness Prince Yun and I are deeply grateful."
Zhao Mingcheng was slightly startled, then hurriedly raised his hands and said in return: "The economic envoy is too polite. In fact, I have to thank the economic envoy for giving Zhuo Jing such an opportunity, so that our couple can see more ancient epigraphic paintings."
Everyone was stunned and looked at Zhao Mingcheng curiously.
Zhao Mingcheng smiled slightly and told them the story. This was extraordinary. Everyone gave Zhao Mingcheng a thumbs up, but it was Li Qingzhao who praised him, and his voice was full of envy.
Li Qingzhao was famous at a young age. One of the reasons why Zhao Tingzhi allowed Zhao Mingcheng to marry Li Qingzhao was because of Li Qingzhao's fame.
Hehe. It seems that even in contemporary times, my idol is well-known to every household. Li Qi was very happy to hear it, but he suddenly found that Zhao Mingcheng seemed to be not very interested. Although he smiled in response, there was a hint of helplessness and shame in his eyes.
That's not right. You should be happy when someone praises your wife. Li Qi secretly frowned, and after thinking about it carefully, he understood. If Zhao Mingcheng is a reckless man, then forget it. But you must know that he
But he was also a great talent, but compared to Li Qingzhao, he was completely defeated and eclipsed. Moreover, in the study of epigraphy, which he was best at, he was still not as good as Li Qingzhao. He was most proud of ""
"Inscriptions on Metal and Stone" was completed with the help of Li Qingzhao. In addition, Li Qingzhao's "Preface to Records on Inscriptions and Stones" was more influential in later generations than "Inscriptions on Metal and Stone".
As a man, it's okay to be inferior to a woman like him in one aspect, but to lag behind in all aspects, and even in the field he is best at, is really a bit of a tragedy.
Li Qi clearly remembered that there was such a story recorded in the history books. At that time, Li Qingzhao showed his work "Drunk Flower Yin" to Zhao Mingcheng for appreciation. Zhao Mingcheng was filled with admiration after seeing it, but he did not want to admit defeat, so he closed the door to thank guests and forgot to eat and sleep.
He wrote fifty poems, and then sandwiched "Drunk Flower Yin" among them and showed them to one of his friends for appreciation. However, after the man tasted them, he said: "Only three lines are excellent." Zhao Mingcheng asked quickly.
Which three sentences are they?
As a result, Zhao Mingcheng was very disappointed. Those three sentences were exactly what Li Qingzhao said: "The west wind blows behind the curtain, and people are thinner than yellow flowers." He also said that these three sentences are unique, the language is novel and concise, and they will surely become eternal good sentences.
After Zhao Mingcheng heard this, in addition to admiring his wife's talent and learning, a trace of loneliness was unavoidable. I believe that any man would feel uncomfortable in his heart, but this is talent and cannot be forced.
And Li Qingzhao is a woman who dares to love and hate, and is very strong. She is no better than Mrs. Bai, who is almost as intelligent as a monster. She knows how to be willing to be mediocre and silently helps Bai Shizhong. Moreover, her sharp edge cannot be concealed.
The most talented woman of all time, just this title can explain everything.
But as the husband of the most talented woman in the history, maybe in the eyes of others, this is such a happy and proud thing, but who knows the sadness in it. He is burdened with Li Qingzhao's husband, not Zhao Mingcheng.
Comparing his feelings, Li Qi understood Zhao Mingcheng's inner struggle very well. Seeing that everyone was still praising Li Qingzhao, he quickly changed the subject and said that he planned to open a store in Jiangnan.
After hearing this, everyone immediately rushed to ask Li Qi to open a restaurant with them. The flattery came one after another. Li Qi also took the opportunity to discuss the economic reform with them. At the same time, it also resolved Zhao Mingcheng's embarrassment.