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"Your Majesty, Li Yuanqing, the chief military officer of Changsheng Island, is here to pay homage to my emperor. Long live my emperor!"

In the Nuan Pavilion of Yangxin Hall, Li Yuanqing kowtowed to Emperor Chongzhen in an orderly manner.

Emperor Chongzhen looks very good today, quite rosy, and his spirit is also very full.

It can be seen that he should be in a pretty good mood today.

However, Li Yuanqing clearly noticed that there was an unconcealable gloom deep in his eyes.

"Haha. General Li, please get back on your feet."

The air seemed to be stagnant for a moment. Emperor Chongzhen smiled faintly and motioned for Li Yuanqing to get up.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly bowed his hands respectfully, then carefully stood up and stood aside respectfully.

Obviously~, Emperor Chongzhen obviously had no intention of giving Li Yuanqing a seat this time.

However, Li Yuanqing was not in a hurry. He kept calm and waited quietly for Emperor Chongzhen's questions.

After pondering for a moment, Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile: "General Li, how do you feel about being in the capital these days? Have you ever had a good rest?"

How could Li Yuanqing not understand the profound meaning of Emperor Chongzhen?

He bowed his hands respectfully and fearfully and said: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, I have been in the Liao land for these years and experienced many hardships. For a moment, I was really in a trance... But, Your Majesty, please rest assured. I

I will definitely adjust my condition and recover as soon as possible."

Emperor Chongzhen originally wanted to scold Li Yuanqing for his "misbehavior", but seeing Li Yuanqing's neat and careful appearance, he felt a little uncomfortable for a moment.

Li Yuanqing has been staying in Liao for many years, trapped on an isolated island. Now he suddenly came to the prosperous capital. Even if there was really... something inappropriate, it didn't hurt anyone else, and it didn't cause too much or too much trouble.

influence.

Furthermore, this matter actually came out from Wang Chengen's house, which is obviously not normal.

If someone deliberately wanted to "spill dirty water" on Li Yuanqing, wouldn't it be chilling if he, as the emperor, said such "hurtful" words?

After thinking for a moment, Emperor Chongzhen's eyes suddenly softened a lot, and he said with a smile: "General Li, today, I wanted to invite you into the palace for a nice drink. But it happened that the queen prepared a dinner, and I couldn't get out of it for a while.

Get out of here. Let’s wait until tomorrow. When I have time, we must have a good drink.”

Li Yuanqing was busy pretending to be overjoyed. After a moment, he smiled respectfully and said: "The emperor's kindness to me is so great that I can't repay it even to pieces. However, the emperor is busy with government affairs, so how can I dare to share the emperor's heart? Until next year, I will be restored."

Haizhou has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty for the Emperor. At that time, I sincerely requested the Emperor to give me a glass of wine to celebrate my achievements!"

Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help laughing.

Li Yuanqing's words struck a chord in his heart.

Especially when the New Year is approaching, he has to personally check the accounts of the household department and the internal treasury, and the time is really busy.

Even eating with Empress Zhou, Concubine Tian, ​​Concubine Yuan and other beloved concubines was almost squeezed out of the time. At this time, how could there be any extra leisure to meet Li Yuanqing again?

Drinking alone?

"Okay, okay, okay. General Li, I am here to borrow General Li's good advice. I also wish General Li a successful expedition in advance!"

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A quarter of an hour later, Li Yuanqing walked out of the gate of Yangxin Hall, but Wang Chengen had been waiting here for a long time.

The old eunuch held Li Yuanqing's hand, feeling unspeakable regret and annoyance, "Yuanqing, this matter belongs to the Zajia, and the Zajia is sorry for you. But Yuanqing, don't worry. The Zajia will definitely give you a solution as soon as possible.

Accounted for."

But Li Yuanqing was busy pretending to be surprised and said: "Prince, you, why did you say that?"

"Well?"

Wang Chengen was taken aback, seeing that Li Yuanqing's eyes and expressions didn't seem to be fake. He immediately understood what Li Yuanqing meant, but couldn't help but nodded heavily, "Yuan Qing, the Zajia family has kept this in mind. It just so happens today, let's go

Let’s leave the palace together.”

Arriving outside the palace gate, Li Yuanqing personally put Wang Chengen into the carriage, watched Wang Chengen's carriage leave, and then turned around and returned to his own carriage.

In the comfortable carriage, Li Yuanqing lit a cigar quite comfortably, with an indescribable smile at the corner of his mouth.

Yesterday, Li Yuanqing just wanted to throw some muddy water on the "debauchery" incident in Wang Chengen's house, to smear himself, and to leave a handle for Emperor Chongzhen and the court, and by the way, to stir up the situation even more.

Mix it up a bit to ensure that you are in a safer state from the capital.

But I never thought that this matter would be much better than imagined, and the matter would reach the ears of Emperor Chongzhen so quickly.

The key is that this incident not only further brought the relationship between Li Yuanqing and Emperor Chongzhen closer, but also made Li Yuanqing understand Emperor Chongzhen's bottom line.

No wonder~, Governor Yuan dared to push forward again and again, and he was arrogant because of his favor.

In this regard, Governor Yuan is simply a pioneer.

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The next day, it was still three o'clock in the morning before Li Yuanqing got up from the warm and fragrant jade.

However, today is at the Sanfu Inn, on his Li Yuanqing's territory. There is no need for any psychological pressure, let alone too many complicated considerations. He is simply enjoying the beauty of the warm and fragrant nephrite. Although Li Yuanqing is a little tired,

But his mental state is excellent.

After running for seven or eight miles in the courtyard, he exercised his hands and feet, and had a comfortable and nutritious breakfast and lunch. Li Yuanqing packed up and was about to rush to Mao's Mansion, but when he met,

Wang Xiu, who was covered with bloodshot eyes and had a lot of tears and runny nose, hurriedly got out of the carriage. Before Li Yuanqing could say anything, he had already plopped down and knelt down in front of Li Yuanqing.

"Li Shuai, Li Shuai. It's all because someone called Lard fooled his mind and made him confused, so he did such a stupid thing. Mr. Li Shuai, please don't remember the faults of villains and give someone another chance.

"

Although there were many soldiers around and Wang Xiu had many domestic slaves, it was still noon and there were still a lot of people coming and going on the street, so he instinctively looked into the crowd.

Although Li Yuanqing knew it well, he hurriedly helped Wang Xiu up and said with a smile: "Second Master, what is this? Yuan Qing does not deserve Second Master to be like this."

Wang Xiu was almost killed by Wang Chengen last night, how could he dare to neglect him now?

He quickly told Li Yuanqing the story of spreading the news about Li Yuanqing's "debauchery and immorality", and respectfully told Li Yuanqing like beans poured out of a bamboo tube.

"What? This, this..."

After Li Yuanqing heard this, he couldn't help but look at Wang Xiu in a pretentious manner.

Wang Xiu hurriedly said: "Li Shuai, don't worry, I will eliminate the impact of this matter for Li Shuai as soon as possible. I only ask that Li Shuai can forgive me for my father's sake."

Come back."

Li Yuanqing was so busy that he cupped his hands and said, "This matter will cause trouble to Brother Wang. Otherwise, if this matter reaches the ears of the Holy Emperor, Yuan Qing will..."

After dismissing Wang Xiu and returning to the carriage, Li Yuanqing lit a cigar and felt refreshed.

In this era, reputation is really important, especially a positive reputation, which is like a talisman to avoid death.

However, due to the backwardness of communication means at this time, it was not easy to build a reputation, and it could only be destroyed in a matter of days.

But Li Yuanqing came from a later generation and had been immersed in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty for more than ten years. He had already learned the ropes very well.

Just like the enlightening famous saying of later generations, "Don't make big mistakes, but keep making small mistakes."

For example, on some major issues of right and wrong, there are red lines in every corner. If you are not careful, you may fall into the undercurrent whirlpool and be directly trapped in a place of no return.

However, when it comes to women, especially when Li Yuanqing got into trouble with a woman in Wang Chengen's house, this kind of thing would not only not damage Li Yuanqing's reputation, but would further increase Li Yuanqing's influence.

Even Wang Chengen sent women to Li Yuanqing. One can imagine how prosperous Li Yuanqing was at this time.

Not to mention, if a hero like Li Yuanqing is not accompanied by a beautiful woman, wouldn't he lose his reputation as a hero?

Furthermore, Li Yuanqing understood very well that a flawless saint was by no means the image Li Yuanqing wanted to create among the people, at least at this time.

Otherwise, if Li Yuanqing had done everything, then what else would the court do?

What more do you want the emperor to do?

However, although the advantages of this matter far outweigh the disadvantages, it is not without disadvantages...

Especially at this time in Mao Mansion, Li Yuanqing is really not easy to explain to Shen...

But at this time, there was something going on in the Mao Mansion, and Li Yuanqing had plenty of time and reason to slowly "peeve off the cocoon".

When we arrived at Mao's Mansion, it was already mid-noon, which was twelve o'clock noon.

The sun is nice today. After more than a day of recuperation on Zhang's side, and with the protection of so many personal soldiers from Li Yuanqing, her health has improved slightly.

Not long after Li Yuanqing waited in the living room, Mrs. Zhang came here to see Li Yuanqing with the support of two maids.

"Li, Li Junmen, I, I heard that you entered the palace last night? Is there any result in this matter?"

Zhang looked into Li Yuanqing's eyes anxiously but full of hope.

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled respectfully and said: "Madam, please rest assured. When Yuan Qing entered the palace last night, he personally asked the emperor for advice on this matter. The emperor has no thoughts in this regard, let alone any instructions. Xiaoxiao must be here.

Mischief. Madam, Yuan Qing will stay in Mao Mansion as much as possible these days, and he will definitely get to the bottom of this matter. Give an explanation to Madam, give an explanation to Chengdou, and even more, give an explanation to the commander!"

Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but feel calm at that moment, and couldn't help but kneel down to Li Yuanqing again.

Fortunately, Li Yuanqing had quick eyesight and quick hands, so he quickly stepped forward and carefully supported Mrs. Zhang, "Madam, you must not do this. If you are like this, Yuan Qing will not dare to stay in Mao Mansion."
To be continued...