Li Shimin sighed: "I am doing it for your own good, and I am afraid that you will suffer setbacks. But since you don't listen, it's up to you. I just don't care. You can do whatever you want."
After that, he stopped mentioning the matter and focused on the play.
In Li Shimin's view, Li Mu has no chance of getting the top prize twice. Because taking the top prize depends not only on strength, but also on luck. Even if Li Mu is lucky, among all the test takers and invigilators,
With everyone working against him, it would be difficult for him to win the top prize!
Wang Ou sat next to Li Mu, and she felt heartbroken when she saw the way Li Mu clenched his chin. Taking advantage of Li Shimin's break from watching the show, he secretly held Li Mu's hand under the table. Li Mu glanced at her, and touched the delicate and smooth back of his hand.
I touched it twice, causing the beauty's cheeks to turn slightly red.
Little did they know that this little trick had been hidden from Li Shimin, but not from Empress Changsun. Looking at the sweet and infatuated relationship between the two, Empress Changsun thought to herself, indeed, no woman of any kind can escape the tragedy of love.
Unfortunately, when Wang Ou was young, she was a very visionary person. She didn't pay attention to many handsome young men, but she seemed to be possessed by him and fell in love with this little bastard Li Mu.
This emotional thing is really hard to explain and unclear.
Dou E's Injustice is a big play that cannot be played out in one night, so it was divided into three days. Today is the first day. The play got to the point where Zhang Luer accidentally killed his father. He became so angry that he put all the blame on Dou E.
He became the victim and sued him to the Qizhou Yamen. The governor Zheng Dalu took over the lawsuit, and then nothing happened.
The people were watching in ecstasy, but when they saw that the performance was no longer playing, they started to make a noise. Ergou was playing the role of Zhang Luer, and he was on the stage. He couldn't calm down the public's anger, and because the character he played was too hateful, he offended the people.
The angry audience threw all their shoes on the stage. Fortunately, Ergou ran fast, otherwise he would have been buried in his shoes.
On the second floor, Li Shimin also had a look of complaint. It was also his first time to watch a play, and he watched it with gusto. He wanted to know what the plot was going to be. Unexpectedly, he stopped acting at the critical moment, and he was so unhappy.
"Your Majesty, it's almost time. The show will start again at dawn. It's good to have a good meal and you won't be late. If you want to see it, come back tomorrow night."
"How can I frequent a place like this with fireworks? Who do you think I am? I have been having fun with the people these past two days!"
"Ha..." Li Mu laughed, holding back all his complaints, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this is not a place for fireworks. Our Lichun Courtyard is a theater, and we only act for everyone to watch. No.
It's such a place where filth and people gather. After a busy day, it's just a good time to come here to drink tea, eat some dried fruits, and watch a show. Your Majesty has so many things to do every day, so you should have some time to rest. Such a combination of work and rest can last a long time.
Plan." As he spoke, Li Mu looked at Empress Changsun and said, "I think that the empress will understand your majesty and come to see it with your majesty. Why don't we just leave it like this and you two get a package deal and get a 20% discount."
"Ha, you still want to collect my ticket money?
"Your Majesty, we can't cheat. You are a wise king, how can you rely on people's votes? If this is recorded in the history books, how much more will future generations laugh at you?"
Li Shimin wanted to speak, but was stopped by Empress Changsun. Empress Changsun glanced at Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty, Li Mu is right. Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, all walks of life, have to make a living. How can Your Majesty act like a rogue in the market? Look at
You have to buy a ticket for the show." As he spoke, he saw his eyes drifting towards Li Mu and said: "Li Mu, you are the minister in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so you are in charge of the internal funds, right? You can withdraw the money for the ticket package from the internal funds.
Just put it in the account."
Li Mu was choked up. Although he was in charge of internal funds, and Empress Changsun was right, this kind of accounting operation always felt like spending her own money, and there was no feeling of joy at all.
Li Shimin was happy and said to himself, I still have the queen. If the queen is not by my side, I will always suffer the consequences of Li Mu.
"Okay, just follow the queen's wishes. You can just keep the accounts. It's late at night, and I have to go to court early tomorrow, so I'll go back to the palace." Li Shimin looked at Wang Ou, trying not to appear so rude, and smiled politely: "
Mrs. Peony, I’m leaving first.”
"Best farewell to Your Majesty." Wang Ou said lightly without any expression. When he looked at Empress Changsun, he showed a meaningful smile and said: "Best farewell to Your Majesty."
"Sister, please rest early."
Li Mu sent Li Shimin and Empress Changsun downstairs, but there was still noisy outside. Li Mu got a little annoyed, jumped on the stage, picked up the loudspeaker, and shouted: "You unscrupulous people, why are you making so much noise? You just want to watch it all night.
It's a blast, no matter if the actors are tired or not? These are all living people, all with weak voices! I'll give you a performance, and you'll become mute immediately, and you'll just stare at me for the next half month?"
"Besides, our theater is just for free for you to see? Today is the first show, so if you see it for free, you will see it for free. I also thank you for supporting me, and I will give you coins later! You are still greedy and want to
Watching it all at once is such a good thing! Please be honest with me. If you make me anxious, the play will not be performed, and you will never see the ending!"
This move is too cruel, and the play is so good, who doesn’t want to know the ending? Is it okay if I just stop acting?
There is a saying that those who are arrogant are afraid of being more arrogant. Li Mu stood up and everyone was silent. No one dared to make any noise, but this show must be seen. Someone shouted: "Master Hou, we still want to see it, and it will be performed tomorrow."
What?"
"Tickets will be sold at midnight tomorrow, and the show will start at dusk. It will not be outside, but inside! You can only enter the show after buying a ticket, and the number is limited! If you want to enjoy the show, buy a package ticket. If you don't want to spend money, just give it to others!"
After Li Mu finished speaking, he waved his hand, and several helpers came to the stage carrying a basket of copper coins. At the same time, the windows on the second floor of Lichun Court opened and they threw money down together. Everyone still had questions to ask.
Seeing Zhuluhou scattering coins again, he didn't even bother to ask, he just lay on the ground picking up money.
Li Mu shouted: "Don't step on your head... That man, if you want to be shameless, let go and give it to that kid! Will you let go? I'll beat you!"
The man didn't obey, so Li Muchen jumped off the stage and started fighting with him. Seeing Li Mu's appearance, Li Shimin could only smile bitterly, put down the curtain, and said to Empress Changsun: "Empress, look, you still say that you want to
How can I have any dignity if the first number one scholar in my Zhenguan Dynasty looks like this?"
Empress Changsun smiled and said: "I don't think there is anything to be ashamed of. Throughout the ages, great talents must have their own quirks. As long as they don't make big mistakes, Your Majesty will be tolerant."
Li Shimin said helplessly: "You, you have been talking to Li Mu more and more recently. I don't know how this kid can please you."
"He is loyal to His Majesty and shares His Majesty's worries, which is how he pleases his concubine."
Li Shimin had nothing to say. He opened the curtain and looked at the door of Lichun Courtyard. Wang Ou stood there with a detached temperament, like a fairy. The breeze blew her skirt, making her look like a fairy. Li Shimin only glanced at it.
, couldn't look away, his eyes were a little crazy.
"What are you looking at, Your Majesty?"
"Ah?" Li Shimin quickly put down the curtain, laughed awkwardly, and said: "Queen, I"
"Your Majesty," Empress Changsun suppressed her smile and said seriously, "You must respect yourself."
"I..." Li Shimin nodded and forced a smile: "I understand."
…
It was already past half hour when we returned to the valley from Chang'an City. After boiling water and taking a bath, it was already Chou hour. Bai Qiaoqiao and Wang Ou had already rested. Only Li Zhien's room next to him was still lit with red candles.
When did Nizi make preparations? The window grilles were red and the quilt was covered with white cloth. For what reason, it doesn’t need to be explained.
Li Mu pushed the door open and came in. Li Zhien heard the sound and was frightened. The pretty face under the hijab turned red to the root of his neck, and his heartbeat accelerated several times, as if it was about to jump out of his throat.
Li Mu picked up the jug on the table, poured two glasses of wine, handed one to Li Zhien, took one himself, took her wrist, touched it lightly, put it against her ear, and said in a frivolous tone: "
My dear little darling, my dear little wife, can you please give me a favor and have a drink with your husband?"
"Okay... okay," Li Zhien was so nervous that his hands and feet were a little bit inoperable. He picked up the wine glass and started to drink.
"," Li Mu stopped her and said, "It's boring to drink like this. Let's drink like this while my husband feeds you, and you can feed your husband again, okay?"
Li Zhien was already at a loss, and his usual cleverness was gone. He said stupidly: "How to feed him, I don't understand."
"Like this," Li Mu put the wine in the cup into his mouth, lifted his lid, and kissed Li Zhien's small mouth. Li Zhien's mind had already gone blank. He had no idea that Li Mu would do this, and his body suddenly became stiff as if he had been beaten.
As if his acupuncture points were tapped, he lay down on the bed.
The wine glass in his hand also fell down, scattered on the white cloth, and soaked into the red quilt...
…
The next day, the sun is high!
When Li Mu came out of Li Zhien's room, it was already Chen time. Li Zhien got up earlier than him. As a concubine who entered later, she had her own set of things to do. For example, she had to get up early to serve tea to his wife, and Li Mu didn't do it either.
I understand very well. Anyway, he is tired enough. After last night's battle, he has not recovered yet. His waist and knees are weak, his limbs are weak, and his steps are sluggish. He urgently needs a bowl of Gubenpeiyuan Decoction, otherwise he will spend the whole day today.
It's impossible to have any strength anymore.
"Is anyone there? I'm hungry!"
Li Mu pulled his neck and shouted. The kitchen door opened, and Wang Ou was inside. Seeing Li Mu's appearance, he suppressed a smile and said, "Husband, are you awake?"
Li Mu yawned and came to take a look. He didn't see Bai Qiaoqiao and Li Zhien, so he asked, "Where are they? Why are you left alone to make porridge?"
"They went to pay their respects to the old lady. Zhien has become a bride. Of course, they have to inform the old lady. This is the rule. Seeing that you were sleeping soundly, I didn't wake you up." As he said this, Wang Ou blushed a little and pointed at the fire.
He put the casserole on the table and said, "The porridge is made by Qiaoqiao after washing the rice. I can only add firewood."
"It's hard for you." Li Mu smiled, kissed Wang Ou on the face, took the firewood in her hand, and said, "I'm here to show you my craftsmanship."