There are no telephones or computers here. There are fishing nets, but there is absolutely no Internet. But even so, the gossip cannot be stopped. In just one morning, the news that Li Qi was pregnant with his son spread throughout the capital. Come and congratulate me.
There was an endless stream of people. Because Li Qi had a wide circle of friends and was not limited to a certain class, people who came to congratulate him also came from all walks of life. This was also rare in the Bai Mansion, which was a scholar's family!
There was no other way, so Mrs. Bai could only organize a few of her children to greet the guests at the door, and immediately ordered people to put up lanterns and colors to create a joyful atmosphere.
Although Li Qi was very tired, after all, this was not Bai Qiannuo's child. The Bai Mansion itself was in a very embarrassing position. It was not easy to do this. No matter how tired he was, he still had to come out to say hello.
Guests, after all, these guests are here for him.
Following a high-pitched announcement, a few people were seen walking outside. Li Qi had a severe headache when he saw this group of people, but today he had to greet them with a smile.
These people are none other than the princelings headed by the four young masters of the capital.
Fan Shaobai and Chai Cong still knew etiquette very well and congratulated Li Qi immediately upon seeing him.
But the idiot Gao Yanei opened his mouth and said: "Li Qi, it's not that I'm a disappointment, but you're too disappointed."
Damn it! Didn't your father teach you to speak according to the situation? Li Qi resisted the urge to slap this guy, gritted his teeth and said with a smile: "I wonder what the Yameni has to say today?"
Gao Yanei said sincerely: "Look at you, you have four lovely wives in your family. They are all so beautiful that they are the envy of others. At least I am very envious of you, but you, after a year or two, you still have such a wife."
, are you worthy of your wives? I am not bragging. As we all know, I had three children the year before last."
Fan Shaobai and Chai Cong looked at each other and snickered secretly.
Nonsense. You almost have more concubines than the ladies in Yingchun Tower. You have nothing to do all day long, so you are just thinking about doing this. You are also extremely talented. What's so strange about having three children? Li Qi clenched his fists and nodded.
Said: "What Yanei said is true, I will correct it. Keep working hard."
Gao Yanei said angrily: "You have to hurry up, I'm even going to let my son eat the food cooked by your son."
Hong Tianjiu said hehely: "That also counts as my son."
Chai Cong laughed and said: "Ya Nei, you are really ingenious and have good words."
In fact, these words are really hurtful these days. Fortunately, Li Qi has never been insulted by being a cook. If his son is really interested in cooking, he will also be very happy. For him, being a chef is better than being an official.
It was much more interesting, and he also knew what kind of character Gao Yanei was, so he smiled and said: "Don't do this flattery. If you do, you have to pay for it. Don't think you have many children. There is strength in numbers. I will never do that."
Let my son suffer."
Everyone laughed again.
Gao Yanei suddenly came over again and said, "Li Qi, what do you think our relationship is like?"
Li Qi glanced at this guy suspiciously and said: "It's--not bad."
Gao Yanei said: "Don't say we are unloyal. We have three daughters. If we don't give one to your son, we can't take advantage of outsiders."
Day. My son has only been born for less than a day, and you want to trap my son. It is really unreasonable. If my son meets a father-in-law like you, he will have to blame me for the rest of his life.
Even so, this was Gao Yanei's good intention after all. Li Qi said vaguely: "Let's see, let's see."
Hong Tianjiu kindly reminded: "Brother, if you don't like my brother's daughter, I also have a daughter."
Li Qi couldn't help but laugh and cry, and quickly changed the subject: "By the way, I have something else to discuss with you."
"What's the matter?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "Do you want to try the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms that you have been practicing for a long time?"
Gao Yanei's eyes widened and he said, "Are you willing to let me try?"
Li Qi immediately scolded: "Just go and play."
Gao Yanei pulled the head together and said: "Then what do you mean?"
Li Qi whispered a few words in his ear.
Gao Yanei was overjoyed when he heard this and said: "Seriously?"
Li Qi nodded and said, "Of course it's true. Are you willing? If not, I'll have to find someone else."
Gao Yanei nodded vigorously and said: "Of course I am willing. Who else can do this besides me?"
Hong Tianjiu on the side was very curious and asked: "Brother, what are you talking about?"
Gao Yanei muttered a few words with the other three young masters, and Hong Tianjiu immediately said: "Brother, we can't leave Xiao Jiu behind in this matter."
Li Qi nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'm indispensable for you." He glanced back and said, "Okay, I have to do something. You guys go in and have a few more drinks."
"You don't need to remind me. I'm going to see the Matchmaker--well, my newborn nephew."
A group of people went to the back hall showing off their power.
This guy is really stubborn! Li Qi sighed secretly and went up to meet him. It was Wang Zhongling and his wife who came.
"Uncle Wang, Aunt Wang."
"My dear nephew, congratulations!"
"Thank you, thank you very much."
At this time, Mrs. Bai also came over and took Mrs. Wang aside to talk. Wang Zhongling said a few words to Li Qi, and the couple went to the back hall with Mrs. Bai.
Just as Wang Zhongling and his wife left, Mrs. Qin followed.
This was a strange situation. Li Qi came up to us again and said, "Madam, your parents just went in."
Mrs. Qin said: "I saw it."
Li Qi asked curiously: "Then why don't you come with them."
Mrs. Qin looked slightly unhappy and said, "What's the reason for this? Dad and the others represent the Wang family, and I represent the Qin family. It's not surprising that we don't come together."
What's more important? The Qin family? If you didn't tell me, I would have forgotten that I have always lived in the Qin family. You, a woman, still guard the position! Li Qi smiled and nodded: "Yes, yes, I
I almost forgot about this."
Mrs. Qin smiled again and said: "Congratulations. Now that you are a father, you can't speak as rudely as before. You have to look like a father."
Li Qi groaned and said: "Madam, you look like an eighteen-year-old, but when you talk, you sound like an old man in his sixties."
Mrs. Qin rolled her eyes and touched her forehead. She was also annoyed at why she said such words so much. She had a headache and said: "Forget it, except for that congratulations, just pretend that I haven't said anything else. I'm going to see the red slave."
"
After saying that, she walked in.
After Mrs. Qin left, Gao Qiu and Hong Bajin came again. As soon as they entered the house, without saying a word, they immediately promoted their granddaughter to Li Qi. It is true that like a son, like a father.
It seems that it is really important to raise a few more. Li Qi just lamented that his sons were not enough.
After they entered, the next step was the prince's team headed by the prince. Zhao Huan, Li Bangyan, Zhang Bangchang, Wu Min and other ministers all came. The team was quite large.
However, this was just the beginning. Immediately there were officials from the Menxia Province, the Third Division, and the Zhongshu Province. Then came the Hanlin Academy team headed by Zhang Zeduan. After this group of people entered, they came again from the Yushitai, Hong
Lusi, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ordnance Supervisor, and the officials of the six departments. This is not the end. Next, there are the three Yamen, Tong Guan and other generals.
After these officials entered, there was a team of businessmen. Let’s not talk about it. There are 72 main stores in the capital. Even if one person is sent from each family, there are 72 people. You must know that Li Qi is an economic envoy.
, not just these restaurants. They almost include people from all walks of life. This large group of people came, and Li Qi almost cried.
"I know, but I'm still asking you. There are probably too many people here. Are they here to eat and drink? Go and check their gifts secretly to see if there is any newspaper stuffed inside. md, too
It’s weird.”
"yes."
There were more and more people, and Li Qi was completely confused because he couldn't name many of them. He didn't know where this friendship came from. He thought to himself, when did I become so respectable?
My mouth feels dry when welcoming guests, and my hands feel soft when receiving gifts.
You really want to crush this threshold.
Li Qi was very busy. You have to remember that this was a spontaneous congratulation. If it was a wedding, he didn't know how many invitations he would have to prepare.
Nowadays, except for the Privy Council, almost everyone in the court has sent representatives, plus those businessmen. Fortunately, this is in the Bai Mansion. If it were in the Qin Mansion, it would definitely not be possible.
For two hours in a row, Li Qi didn't even have time to take a sip of tea. Moreover, the whole family of Bai Mansion mobilized. Bai Shizhong's children and grandchildren all came out to help. Later, Bai Shizhong and his wife also came to the door.
The situation is getting worse and worse. People are gathering together and it is getting out of control.
Li Qi never thought of this. If he had known this, he would have stayed up all night to die yesterday. It would have been fatal.
Bai Shizhong and his wife stood aside and watched, also stunned.
Mrs. Bai said in a low voice: "Old man, our family holds weddings by itself. It has never been so lively. I think this son-in-law has more face than you."
Bai Shizhong had no choice but to accept it now, and said with a wry smile: "I didn't expect so many people to come, haha, this child was born only a short time ago."
Madam Bai shook her head and said: "Actually, this is not surprising. Just the reputation of the Grand Master and His Royal Highness, coupled with the new method, is enough."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of eunuchs walked in.
Bai Shizhong took a closer look and was immediately stunned. He said in surprise: "This---isn't this Mr. Hua?"
The person who came was none other than Mr. Hua, who was serving Empress Dowager Zheng.
Even the master of the harem came to congratulate her, and now Mrs. Bai thought this was really strange.
In fact, let alone Bai Shizhong and his wife, the ministers inside felt a little incredible. This person was beyond their expectations. They stood in the front hall and looked forward to seeing how many more people would come and whether they could set a new record.
Record.
On the other hand, Li Qi himself was already numb. No matter who came, he would just say "Thank you!"
Father-in-law Hua had just gone over to exchange a few words with Bai Shizhong when the latent prime minister Liang Shicheng came with a few more young eunuchs. It doesn't matter if you bring a few young eunuchs to have a meal with you. After all, the friendship is there, so why not him?
He came with an imperial edict. With this imperial edict, it goes without saying that Liang Shicheng must have come on behalf of Song Huizong.
Everyone in the White House hurried to the door again. It was really a huge effort and they were very tired.
As soon as this imperial decree came out, the result was that Li Zhengxi, who was less than a day old, got a fourth-grade official position. Li Qi couldn't laugh or cry when he heard it. But Bai Shizhong and his wife were shocked. This represents a great honor.
, none of them in the White House have ever received such treatment, and generally only very favored ministers like Cai Jing, Gao Qiu, and Wang Fu are qualified for this.
The other ministers also felt envious, and had a new assessment of Li Qi's status in their hearts.
But if you think about it carefully, it is not difficult to understand that Li Qi actually made a lot of contributions this year, but his official position has always been maintained at the third rank and has not been promoted. Song Huizong's move was undoubtedly to compensate Li Qi.
After Liang Shicheng read out the imperial edict, he congratulated Li Qi and gave him a generous gift, and was then invited in.
It should be over. Li Qi let out a long breath. He was already exhausted. When he looked up, he saw that it was almost evening and it was already very lively inside. Li Qi was too lazy to go in, so he let Bai Bai go in first.
When Shizhong and his wife went in, he sat in front of the door and rested for a while.
But just as he sat down, another carriage stopped in front of the door. Li Qi burst into tears and cried: "It's over, is it over yet? I'm just a cook!"
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