Li Qi followed the entourage and came to Zhao Kai's wing. At this time, Zhao Kai was standing alone in front of the window admiring the moon.

Sweat! Why do you have to act like a loner? Why is it necessary? Your father is doing much better than you at this point. There is no time when I don't hug him from left to right, and hug him from behind. Li Qi

He saluted and said, "I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Kai turned around and said with a smile: "Congratulations on winning the competition."

"Thank you, thank you very much."

Zhao Kai said: "I heard that the process of the competition was very exciting. It's a pity that I couldn't see it with my own eyes. However, I tasted those two dishes and your Thousand-Hand Guanyin dish is indeed better. It seems that what you want in this world is

It is impossible for someone to defeat the Golden Knife Chef King in terms of cooking skills."

Li Qi smiled and said: "The emperor seems to want to see me lose?"

Zhao Kai pondered for a moment and said seriously: "I can't say that. It's just that it's too boring for you to win alone. In fact, Madam Zhang's cooking skills are already very superb. It's a pity that compared to you

So far, there has always been a little difference, and just that little bit is very insurmountable."

Li Qi chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about this. After this competition, I don't want to compete with anyone in my cooking skills anymore."

"Why?"

"It's so boring."

Zhao Kai laughed, and then asked curiously: "By the way, I heard that you paid for that stone statue in the end. Why is that?"

It's better not to mention this matter. When it comes to mentioning it, Li Qi is really heartbroken, but he can't say it. After all, family scandals can't be spread out. He smiled slightly and said: "Why else? I just found someone to donate money to myself."

Your Majesty knows the reason. I have always attached great importance to charity, and this has never changed."

"Yeah?"

"Of course, otherwise what would the emperor think?"

Zhao Kai really didn't understand this. He nodded slightly and said, "You have helped a lot of people. I know that the charity foundation was created by you."

Li Qi waved his hand modestly and said: "Your Majesty, please don't praise me too much. Just reward me with eight or nine thousand guan."

Zhao Kai pretended not to hear, stretched out his hand and said: "Sit down."

Damn it! It’s like this again. When we talk about money, we change the subject.

Li Qi and Zhao Kai sat down in front of the window, and suddenly found two used teacups on the table, and asked curiously: "Has Qin Hui been here just now?"

Zhao Kai was stunned, glanced at the tea cup, shook his head and said: "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Of course I want to reunite with my loved ones."

"Close relative?"

Li Qi was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise: "Did the Supreme Emperor come here?"

"Just left."

Zhao Kai sighed slightly and said: "Maybe many people don't believe that I will come here with my father to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival, but this is the fact. Although I took the throne from my father, we

The relationship between father and son has not cracked because of this, but is getting better and better. Yes. I do not agree with everything my father did during his reign, but it cannot be denied that my father has always loved me.

, maybe he is not a good emperor, but he is definitely a good father."

These words are definitely his heartfelt words. Since he became the emperor, living in the palace, it is difficult for him to go out to travel around the mountains and rivers, recite poems and write poems anytime and anywhere like before. It is inevitable that he will feel lonely, but if you

If you want to gain something, you will inevitably lose something, so at this time, family affection becomes particularly important in his heart.

Of course, this is still based on the premise that Zhao Ji has no nostalgia for the throne and lacks ability. When the interests or threats are large enough, whether it is family ties or love, they will become so vulnerable.

The wages of avarice is death.

Li Qi nodded and said: "I agree with this, and I am willing to believe it, because I have great trust in family ties. I always believe that family ties cannot be let go. There may be some cracks and some unhappiness at some point, but very soon

You will recover soon."

Zhao Kai smiled and said: "That's why you will help the Bai family at all costs."

"Not to mention helping, this is what I should do."

"It's a pity that not everyone thinks what you think. Li Shimin is such a wise king, but he also initiated the Xuanwu Sect revolution."

"I know this too, but everyone's experience is different, their living environment is different, their beliefs are different, and their pursuits are also different."

"Then what are you pursuing?"

"The emperor's martial virtues will be unified for thousands of generations, and he will unify the world. No, he will unify the country."

Zhao Kai couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this, and said: "It's just you and me here. Stop saying these hypocritical words, and I won't reward you with anything."

Li Qi said seriously: "These words are truly not hypocritical. They are all spoken from my heart. Your Majesty, what you said is what I pursue."

"What did I say?"

"What a reward!"

Zhao Kai was still stunned for a moment before he realized what he was doing and scolded with a smile: "You---you are teasing me again."

You haven't rewarded me with a penny, so if I don't play tricks on you, who will you play on? Li Qi denied it: "How dare I play on you? I am most afraid of death."

Zhao Kai snorted and said: "I have already rewarded you with Wang Fu's mansion. There are only so many at the moment. Even if you say Po Tian, ​​you can't give more."

Iron Rooster. Li Qi yelled.

Zhao Kai shook his head helplessly and said: "Before I leave, my father asked me to tell you that you still owe him one hundred barrels of Peerless."

"so much?"

"I don't know about that. I'm just a messenger. You go tell your father."

"Oh. Huh?"

Li Qi opened his eyes and said: "Your Majesty, you---you want me to see the Supreme Emperor?"

"What? You don't dare!"

"This---it's not that I don't dare, it's just---."

Zhao Kai smiled and said: "Don't worry, my father doesn't blame you anymore. Besides, blaming you won't change anything." He sighed and said, "You also know that my father is alone all day now.

Staying in the palace, and his old friends are now ---, if you are free, go and chat with him."

"Your Majesty, are you joking, or are you serious?"

Zhao Kai rolled his eyes and said: "Of course I am serious, but I hope you can help me convey a message to my father."

He knew it was not that simple. Li Qi secretly despised Zhao Kai, "What?"

"Actually, my father has always wanted to go out for a walk. Although he didn't say it, I knew in my heart that he was not a person who could stay in the palace with peace of mind. When he went back just now, he was still looking around reluctantly. I hope he can

Staying for a long time makes me feel uncomfortable, but you also know that now is not the time, so I hope you will tell him and let him endure it a little longer."

Li Qi hesitated for a moment, thinking that he would see him eventually. So he nodded and said, "Okay, then, when the world is unrivaled, I will go visit the Supreme Emperor."

Zhao Kai hummed, gave two grateful glances, and said: "Oh, I almost forgot to ask you. Your magical glass is used to make clairvoyance."

Li Qi became very vigilant and nodded.

Zhao Kai said unhappily: "What's that look in your eyes? Are you afraid that I will want your glass?"

"of course not."

Zhao Kai snorted and said: "Don't worry, I will never hit you with this glass."

Li Qi said happily: "Is this true?"

"Look, look. You've been worrying about this."

Nonsense, this glass is my capital to stand up, how can I not worry about it? Li Qi smiled and did not continue.

Zhao Kai said: "I can solemnly tell you now that you don't have to worry about this. I will never force you to hand over this glass. I just mentioned it out of curiosity, and secondly because I hope you can keep the glass. Mo

If it is leaked, if necessary, you can directly dispatch the imperial army to help you guard it."

Wow! So good! Li Qidao: "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. Let me ask out of curiosity, Your Majesty, why have you become so generous today?"

"Am I stingy before? Don't forget that the first money you made was from me."

Li Qi recalled the first dish he cooked in Zuixianju, and the guest was none other than Zhao Kai. All the past events came to his mind, and he couldn't help but smile and said: "Yes, yes, of course I remember this. I was still

It was the first time I saw such a big ingot of silver, and I was so happy."

"As long as you remember." Zhao Kai snorted lightly and said, "To tell you the truth, if it were anyone else, I would definitely ask him to hand over the glass, but you are different, because you are the person I trust the most.

, I have always kept it in mind when you spent all your money to resist the Jin Army, so I believe that as long as the country really needs it, you will do the same thing again without me opening my mouth."

Li Qi reciprocated and said, "But I believe your Majesty that you will not let that happen again, just like you believe in me."

After saying that, they both laughed at the same time.

……．

The monarch and his ministers took advantage of this rare free time to have a long talk, but the talk had nothing to do with state affairs, but more about reminiscing about the past. It was not until the third watch of the day that Zhao Kai returned to the palace.

After Li Qi saw Zhao Kai off, he stretched and asked Ma Qiao: "Have Hong Slave and the others gone back?"

Ma Qiao said: "They have gone back, but they said they would stay at the Qin Mansion today."

"Escape, it's obviously escape." Li Qi said fiercely: "Okay! I don't believe you won't go home. These prodigal women are really mad at me. Five thousand guan, how many boxes of lunch do I have to sell?
To be continued...