Chapter 400: Coincidentally Meet Pei Ji
The next morning, Wu Mingkong came to the villa in a carriage, and then jumped to find Li Xiu to study. Li Xiu also introduced her to Hener and Gui Niang and others. Wu Loli's little mouth was very sweet, and she whispered to Hener and others one by one. In addition, she was the youngest and so well-behaved and cute, so Hener and others took good care of her.
Because Wu Mingkong had just arrived and was young, Li Xiu prepared some of the most basic courses for her. Unexpectedly, this little girl is indeed extremely smart. She can learn everything she teaches. For example, if you learn numbers, you can count quickly with your fingers, and you have already known many commonly used words, which made Li Xiu sigh. It seems that very people have very good performances.
The morning class was over, and Li Xiu Haha Hener and the others were preparing for lunch. Today, Li Chengqian and Li Tai brothers did not come. They probably studied in the palace. After all, they may be Li Shimin's successors in the future. They are usually given strict palace education in the palace, so it is normal to come every three or five days.
"Is that girl the little daughter of Warrior?" At this time, Princess Pingyang came to the place where Li Xiu was teaching, looked at Wu Mingkong who was playing with his wife and others and asked.
"Yes, this little girl is very smart. If she is older, she may be smarter than Qi Niang." Li Xiu shook her head and sighed. Teachers like smart students, but if the students are too smart, such as Wu Mingkong, Li Xiu was worried that when she is older, she would finish everything she could teach. She probably was still young by then. What should he teach at that time?
While Li Xiu was talking to Princess Pingyang, Lizhi and Mian Niang also ran in. Lizhi was in the front, and Xiao Mian Niang was shaking and chasing her. However, Lizhi didn't look in front, and finally hit Wu Mingkong's back. The two little people were almost the same size, but they rolled into a ball at once. In the end, Hener helped them up.
"Yes... I'm sorry!" Lizhi was not injured, and she stuck out her tongue and said apologetically.
In contrast, Wu Mingkong seemed a little annoyed, stood up and pushed Lizhi and said, "It's all your fault, I've got my clothes dirty!"
Pingyang's very well-behaved Wu Mingkong immediately became angry and looked very fierce. As a result, Lizhi on the opposite side was so scared that she took a step back. She frowned and immediately started crying. After all, a girl who was only over three years old, she was naturally very wronged when she saw others being raped, although she was also wrong just now.
"Okay, Lizhi, don't cry anymore, Mingkong, don't be angry either. Lizhi didn't mean it. I'll help you clean the land." Although the mother was a little jealous of Lizhi, she couldn't bear to see her crying. She hurried forward and persuaded her, and after that, she really helped Mingkong clean her clothes.
"It's better to be my sister. I'm not angry anymore, don't cry anymore!" Wu Mingkong said with a smile again when he heard his mother's words. At this time, Lizhi finally stopped crying, but she looked at Mingkong with some timidity.
"Lizhi, her name is Mingkong. She is a new student from her uncle. Don't be afraid. Mingkong is one year younger than you." At this time, Hen'er also stepped forward to support Lizhi and introduced with a smile.
"You... Hello, my name is Lizhi." Hearing He'er's comfort, Lizhi finally plucked up the courage and introduced herself to Wu Mingkong with a smile on his face.
"Hehe, Sister He'er has introduced me just now. Are you a student of Mr. Lizhi?" In contrast, Wu Mingkong, who was younger, was very relaxed, and his anger disappeared without a trace. Instead, he began to talk to Lizhi.
Li Xiu and Princess Pingyang outside looked at the children inside quietly, but did not disturb them. After a while, Princess Pingyang said, "It turns out that she is a ghost girl, but she is so good at talking at such a young age, which is not a good thing in the future."
"What do children know? Some children are naturally clever, but they may become dull and clumsy when they grow up." Li Xiu smiled when he heard this. Of course, he only knew what he thought in his heart.
After lunch, the class continued in the afternoon. Until the class was finally finished, Li Xiu personally sent Wu Mingkong to the carriage in front. At that moment, she waved goodbye to Li Xiu and said, "Goodbye sir, I will come early tomorrow!"
"I have something to do tomorrow, so you don't need it tomorrow. I will continue to attend class the day after tomorrow." Li Xiu smiled and said. His class was originally just three days of fishing and two days of drying the net. He went to the room when he had time and stopped when he was not available. Anyway, no one was urging him.
When she heard Li Xiu explain that class would not be held tomorrow, Wu Mingkong's little face showed a disappointed expression, but then she showed a sweet smile again and said, "Can I come to play with Sister Hener and Sister Hener tomorrow?"
"Of course this is OK!" Li Xiu nodded with a smile, which also made Wu Mingkong smile happily, and then the carriage left, while she lay on the window and looked at Li Xiu until she finally turned around a forest and couldn't see it.
Early on the morning of the third day, Princess Pingyang prepared what Li Xiu needed to bring to the palace. In fact, it was mainly the gifts given to Li Yuan. Most of them were very ordinary. The only thing that could be called precious was probably the clothes made by Princess Pingyang himself. Although there were female officials who specialized in making clothes in the palace, how could they compare to the clothes made by her daughter? In addition, Queen Dou died early, so many of the clothes Li Yuan wore were usually made by Princess Pingyang.
After saying goodbye to his family, Li Xiu entered Chang'an City in a carriage. Since Li Shimin came to power, he temporarily solved the danger of the Turks going south, and the country has gradually settled down, which has led to Li Shimin's series of rehabilitation strategies, such as tax cuts.
In addition, the court and central government are discussing the distribution of Yongye fields recently. Because too many people died in war at the end of the Sui Dynasty, many fields were deserted, and many people even ran into the mountains to become fugitives. Therefore, in order to increase the land and population of farming, Li Shimin proposed to distribute Yongye fields to the people in the Tang Dynasty, which will increase the enthusiasm of the people to cultivate and attract fugitives to the government to register.
Passing through the lively Zhuque Street, Li Xiu's carriage finally entered the imperial city, and then walked directly to the Liangyi Hall. In the past, Li Shimin was not the prince, so he could only stay in the Wude Hall. As for the fact that he had just been named the prince, he immediately moved to the Liangyi Hall to handle government affairs. As for the Eastern Palace, he did not live there at all. It was probably because he had a shadow in his heart after killing Li Jiancheng.
Li Xiu walked through the heavy palace and came outside the Liangyi Hall. When he was about to step in, he suddenly let out a light "Huh" in surprise, because he saw an acquaintance walking around the Liangyi Hall. He took several steps to enter the hall, but finally retreated. This made him a little surprised. He immediately stepped forward and smiled, "Why is Pei Xiang here?"
"Li Jijiu... No, why are you here, Mr. Li?" Pei Ji couldn't help but speak in surprise when he saw Li Xiu.
"Haha, I have something to do with the prince. Is Pei Xiang looking for the prince because he has political affairs?" Li Xiu smiled again at this time. Li Shimin has become the prince now. The sudden change of words made Li Xiu feel a little uncomfortable. However, the title of "Crown Prince" will probably not take long, and he will be called "Your Majesty" in the future.
"It's not a government matter, but it's great to meet the prince-consort!" Pei Ji seemed very excited at this time, and then said to Li Xiu a little embarrassedly, "Prince Consort, can you help me?"
"Help?" Li Xiu suddenly became alert when he heard this. Although he had a good relationship with Pei Ji, these people in the court could not completely believe it. Maybe they would cheat you at any time. So in the end he laughed dryly, "Pei Xiang is polite, do you need me to help if you have anything to do?"
"Prince Li, don't rush to refuse. I'll just say this clearly. Actually, I want to visit His Majesty, but I'm worried that the prince will not agree, so I've been hesitating just now. Fortunately, I met you." Pei Ji smiled bitterly and confessed to Li Xiu. With his identity, he should have been able to see Li Yuan at any time, but unfortunately, no one can get close to Li Yuan until now unless Li Shimin nods.
"This..." Li Xiu couldn't help but look embarrassed when he heard this. Although he and Princess Pingyang could see Li Yuan at any time, Li Shimin did not completely let go of Li Yuan's defense, especially Pei Ji was also the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. Even if he had no military power, his influence in the court was not affected. It would be really difficult to meet Li Yuan as his identity.
"Mr. Li, I actually know that this matter is a bit difficult, but I don't hide it from you. The reason why I want to visit Your Majesty has no other intentions. But at this time of year, I would go to His Majesty to drink with you. Because when I went to Taiyuan to serve, His Majesty was only staying in Taiyuan at that time. We were old acquaintances before, so he held a banquet for me that day, so at this time of year, I would go to His Majesty to have a few drinks. We have maintained this habit for decades!" Pei Ji said to Li Xiu with a sincere look on his face. He knew that only Li Xiu could help him in this matter.
"This... well, I'm going to visit His Majesty on behalf of the princess, so why don't we go in together. When I say I'll visit His Majesty, you will take my words. I will help you plead as much as possible, but I'm not sure that the prince will agree." Li Xiu hesitated for a moment and finally agreed, of course he didn't dare to say all the words.
"Great, thank you Prince Li!" Pei Ji saw that Li Xiu finally agreed, and said with joy. The reason why he was reluctant to enter the palace just now was because he was worried that he would be rejected by Li Shimin. Now that Li Xiu's words were said, he finally had some confidence.
At that moment, Li Xiu and Pei Ji entered Liangyi Hall side by side, and soon saw Li Shimin, who was burying his head behind the old case and reviewing memorials. When they heard their coming in, Li Shimin also raised his head and then smiled and said, "Pei Xiang, Li Xiu, why are you here together?"
"Haha, the old minister was going to present a memorial to the prince, but he didn't expect to meet Prince Li outside the hall, so he came together!" Pei Ji said without blushing at this time. After saying that, he took out a memorial from his sleeve and sent it up. It seemed that he had already prepared.
Li Shimin took the memorial and took a look, put it on the old case casually, and then asked Li Xiu again: "Li Xiu, you are a rare guest in the palace. Is there anything wrong with entering the palace this time?"
"You have to report to the prince, there are two things I have when I enter the palace. The first thing is about Li Qi's illness." Li Xiu answered immediately.
"Oh? Did you and Master Sun have already thought of a way to treat Li Qi?" Li Shimin couldn't help but say excitedly when he heard this. Even Pei Ji couldn't care about it here, but as Pei Ji's identity, he probably wouldn't dare to leak this matter.
"I believe that beauty is a congenital disease and is beyond the reach of human ability. However, Taoist Master Sun and I thought of a way, which is to teach beauty to learn a very special Taoist health exercise, which is very suitable for beauty's current physique. If she can practice all year round, although it will not have much effect on the condition, it can make her physically strong and thus reduce the possibility of illness!" Li Xiu reported again.
When Li Xiu and Sun Simiao still had no way to treat Mei Qi, Li Shimin couldn't help but look disappointed. However, when he heard Li Xiu's words later, he still made him happy. After all, he had often asked other imperial doctors to discuss Mei Qi's condition during this period, but unfortunately he didn't even have any way to improve it.
"It's good to be able to strengthen your body, but she's so young. Can she learn it?" Li Shimin asked worriedly again at this time.
"Don't worry, Prince, this set of health preservation is called Tai Chi, which is a profound and profound Taoist health preservation exercise. Li Qi is young and can learn some simple things first, grow up and then learn slowly. For example, this morning, Li Qi went to Master Sun to learn it. It will probably take a while to learn it, so she may need to stay in her hometown for a few more days." Li Xiu spoke again at this time.
"So that's it. I'm relieved to you and your third sister. In addition, the Crown Princess' condition has begun to improve. It will be time for Master Sun to have a follow-up visit in two days. When her illness is cured, Li Zhi will probably have learned almost the same." Li Shimin nodded at this time and said, as long as it is beneficial to her daughter's condition, he will be willing no matter what she does.
"Thank you for your trust!" When Li Xiu said this, he turned his head and looked at Pei Ji next to him, and then finally spoke again, "Your Highness, in addition to being beautiful, I was also entrusted by the princess to enter the palace this time. I want to give you something to your Majesty, and ask the prince to be kind to you!"
"Well, why didn't she come in third sister?" Li Shimin said worriedly when he heard this.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, the princess is just feeling a little uncomfortable. Master Sun said that she should rest during this period, so it is not convenient to go out." Li Xiu replied at this time.
"It's fine, then you go, I heard from the people in the palace that my father has been talking about his third sister for a while." Li Shimin agreed readily at this time.
However, just as Li Shimin finished speaking, Pei Ji immediately stepped forward and said, "Report to the prince, the old minister also wants to visit His Majesty with his son-in-law!"
Chapter completed!