While Li Mu was talking to the concierge, the British prince Li Zhen also got the news and came to the door to greet him.
Li Mu and Li Zhen met several times, but they didn't exchange a few words. Li Zhen gave him the impression that he was like a nerd from later generations who held books in his hands all day long and didn't care about things other than reading. Li Mu
I have attended Li Ji's family banquets several times, but I never heard Li Zhen speak during the dinner. He always ate in silence and left after eating, because he had to seize the time to study and prepare for the imperial examination next year.
In fact, he doesn't have to be like this at all. He is a British prince and the eldest son of Li Ji. No matter whether he has talent or not, he can succeed him. And from the name, it can be seen that Li Ji actually hopes that his eldest son can succeed him.
The one named "Wu Xun" is a weak scholar, but he is not as good as others. The one named "Zhen" is a weak scholar. The one named "Wen" is not even willing to read a book.
There was no embarrassment when the two met each other. Maybe Li Zhen didn't think too complicatedly in his heart. Li Mu was Li Siwen's sworn brother, so he was a relative of the family, and they were just friends of the same generation.
Li Mu could tell that Li Zhen had cried a lot not long ago and his eyes were a little red and swollen. Li Mu didn't know how to comfort him, so he had to be careful with his words and actions so as not to arouse his sadness.
The two came to the lobby. To Li Mu's surprise, Li Zhen actually asked a servant to serve tea. Seeing Li Mu's expression, Li Zhen was embarrassed and said: "Master Hou is laughing at me. Last time Heaven and Earth opened, I
I also went with my father, drank this tea, and listened to the waiter’s introduction. After careful consideration, it was indeed true. The taste of tea is sweet and bitter, just like the tastes of life. Today, I understand three points more clearly..."
After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "This tea was bought from heaven and earth. I thought you would like it, so I took it out to entertain you. Usually I am reluctant to drink it myself. It is really a bit expensive."
Li Zhen's tone was calm, without any intention of complaining, nor did he want to use the relationship to gain favors. He spoke straightforwardly, as if he was telling a fact. This kind of attitude made Li Mu appreciate it. People say that a tiger father has no dog son, and Li Mu admired it.
Although Zhen was under the protection of his father and had a low reputation due to his personality, his treatment of others was decent, at least much better than that kid Tang Guan.
"Since you like it, I'll have someone deliver a few kilograms tomorrow. If you need anything, just tell me and stay out of sight."
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "When my father left, he told me not to bother you if it was no big deal. I think so too. Now I am the only one in the family. Everyone else went to Bingzhou with my father. I don't have any hobbies either.
You just have to study, you don’t need to worry about me, I’m not lacking anything.”
After Li Zhen said this, Li Mu couldn't say anything more. After chatting for a while, the two of them were not very interested, so they left. Li Zhen arrived at the door and watched Li Mu's carriage go away.
He turned back. Immediately the door was closed. The person in charge of the mansion had changed, and his style of conduct was also different.
Li Mu was sitting in the carriage, his mood hit rock bottom. He didn't want this mood to affect his family, so he told Li Chongyi not to go home yet, but to go to heaven and earth for a while.
The business in Heaven and Earth was still very bad, with only a few tables scattered here and there. Little Eunuch Chen frowned, squatting in the corner and sighing. Seeing Li Mu coming, he quickly came up to greet him and said: "Master Hou, you are finally here, hurry up
Think of a way. Now the business is getting worse day by day. Until now, I have only made about ten dollars in my account. I can't even make enough money to buy groceries!"
"I'm in a bad mood today and my brain is not working well. Please stop annoying me."
Li Mu waved his hand. Little Eunuch Chen was stunned and did not dare to speak anymore. Although Li Mu was always kind to others, he had never spoken to him in such a tone. But Little Eunuch Chen knew in his heart that Li Mu was the Marquis and his wife.
The great emperor's old friend, the popular person in front of the current emperor. If someone doesn't put on airs, it's a compliment, but it's a sin to bite someone's nose.
Seeing that Li Mu's face was really ugly, he didn't dare to complain anymore. He stayed by his side carefully and didn't dare to get angry.
When Li Mu saw his look, he felt that it was a bit too much. After all, their relationship was quite good. After adjusting his mood, he took back his words and said, "We'll take a break today after these two tables are finished."
Okay. I'll think of a way in two days, and the business will definitely pick up." As he said that, Li Mu 'exchanged' some money from the system, took it out of his sleeve, handed it to little Eunuch Chen, and said, "Take this money.
Go, I’m going to treat you today and get some delicious food. Regardless of your rank, we’ll set up a flowing banquet. If no one comes to eat, we’ll eat by ourselves. Just be happy as long as you can spend as much money as you want on eating and drinking!”
Little Eunuch Chen took the money in his hand and almost missed it. After taking a closer look, he realized that it was gold. He couldn't help but wonder how such a heavy gold was put in his sleeves. Could it be that the Hou Ye was wearing such a "fancy dress"
Special pockets in the sleeves?
His head was broken, and he couldn't imagine the existence of the system. Li Mu couldn't explain it to him, and he didn't dare to ask. He took the gold, called a few people, and went out to buy it.
Li Mu walked to the private room upstairs. When he had nothing to do, Li Yuan didn't like to stay on the fifth floor. The place was too high and not grounded. When people get old, they are always lonely. It is only when they look at others that they feel at ease.
Therefore, the place where he usually stayed was the private room on the north side of the second floor, drinking tea and playing chess, with Li Yourong taking care of him, and he was enjoying himself.
When Li Mu opened the door and came in, Li Yuan made a wrong move and was about to regret his move. When he saw Li Mu coming in, he was embarrassed and simply pushed the chess away and said to Li Yourong: "No more playing. Grandpa is tired. Li Mu is here just in time."
Yes, let’s chat with him.”
Li Yourong didn't say anything. He separated the chess pieces and put them away. He glanced at Li Mu and got him a Jin Dun.
"I want a chair, not Jindun!"
Li Mu's tone was very aggressive, so Li Yourong looked at him again and moved a chair over for him.
Li Mu sat down and reached out to eat the cakes on the table without being polite at all. Seeing him like this, Li Yuan asked: "Where did you get your grievance? Why do you come to my place to act crazy? And you still do it?"
You're having sex with my granddaughter, she's the princess of the county, and she's a little bit of a lord of competition, isn't that too presumptuous?"
Li Mu swallowed the cake in his mouth and almost choked. He poured a cup of tea and drank it. He said, "What's wrong with the princess? Huh! How did this princess come to be? Don't you have any idea in your mind?"
Li Yourong heard the sarcasm, but felt guilty and had no words. Li Yuan quit. What kind of grandfather would not treat his granddaughter? After hearing Li Mu's sarcastic words, his face darkened and he said: "Boy, don't be too cool."
That's too much. Things have already passed, what else do you want?"
Li Mu also knew what was appropriate. When he saw what Li Yuan said, he stopped and didn't say any more. He grabbed another piece of pastry to eat. He didn't eat in the morning and was a little hungry.
Li Yuan watched him eat, and when he was almost finished, he asked: "Who provoked you? Why are you deliberately looking for trouble?"
"Your son pissed me off."
Li Yuan was happy when he heard this. He also picked up the tea cup and took a sip, saying: "Then you can't talk to me, and I can't control him."
"I'm just angry!" Li Mu yelled angrily and told everything about Li Ji. After hearing this, Li Yourong's face became even more ashamed.
Li Yuan saw her look and couldn't help but said: "Boy, how can you blame Yourong for this kind of thing? It's just that you don't see it much!"
Li Mu snorted and said: "I knew you would turn to His Majesty, who made you father and son."
"Don't be weird here. What does it have to do with this? Let's talk about the matter. The people of the world are doing the right thing!" Li Mu's words and deeds are so shameless, but Li Yuan is not angry. He was granted the title of Duke of Tang when he was seven years old, and people who respected and complimented him
There were too many. On the contrary, the words spoken by a "forever friend" like Li Mu made him feel even more comfortable.
"I don't think he is excessive at all. On the contrary, I think he does have the air of a wise king."
"Oh," Li Mu said unconvinced: "The sages have said that those who don't know are not to be blamed. His Majesty said that he is not to be blamed, and he sent Siwen to 'distribution' with his backhand. Is this also called a wise king? My adoptive father has just made great achievements.
, in the war against the Turks, General Li Jing’s credit was first, and my adoptive father’s was second. Capturing more than 50,000 livestock and people, isn’t this a real credit? What was the result? Just because of what happened many years ago, I was so frightened.
All day long, he had to hire his own troops to guard the border. That's all. Your Majesty also sent his brother to Jinzhou to be the governor. Now the British government only has an empty mansion and a hostage left, and it can't even stand in Chang'an.
Is this Mingjun?"
The more Li Mu talked, the angrier he became. He glared at Li Yourong again and said angrily, "What are you looking at? Everything started because of you!"
Li Yourong couldn't refute, turned his head to one side, his eyes were a little red.
Li Yuan said: "Boy, when you say these things, you are all on the side of your adoptive father. Let me ask you, if you were the emperor, would you still think like this?"
Li Mu refused to answer the question and said, "I'm not the emperor. I don't care what the emperor thinks. I just feel it's unfair and feel uncomfortable!"
Li Yuan did not share his common knowledge and said to himself: "The emperor is not that easy to be. Can an emperor think about the same things as a minister? Shimin treats Li Siwen with small punishments and big punishments.
The commandment is already merciful. This is a decision made after considering my attitude, Li Ji's merits, and the relationship between you and Li Siwen. It's just that you can't return it to the court without an imperial edict, and you can't give rewards.
Not even a little bit less, isn’t that considered the utmost benevolence and righteousness?”
"As for Li Ji asking to guard the border, who forced him to do it? Ignoring others, if it were Cheng Yaojin, he would definitely not do this. This is determined by personal character and has nothing to do with Shimin. But
As a minister, Li Ji had to pay a price for testing the emperor. Otherwise, every minister would imitate him and spy on the holy will. If the king is not like a king and the ministers are not like ministers, wouldn't the world be in chaos? The people of the world would also grant him the title of Emperor.
My brother's appointment as governor is already a great favor, but your official position as governor is too small. The governor of Jinzhou is a fourth-rank official, have you wronged him?"