Chapter 48: Li Min's Mind
As a result, Xu Qilin sighed sincerely that his life goals are completely different after different backgrounds, statuses, and thoughts and preferences. Isn’t this the case, including himself?
If he is just a commoner, then he cares about who the emperor is? Whether Li Zhi is a black-hearted or Wu Zetian is vicious, it has nothing to do with him? As long as he has enough food and clothing, he can enjoy peace.
But now, Li Zhi, who is not likable, his ruthless sister Wu, and who block Xu Qilin's path will try every means to clear it.
After drinking and talking to Li Simo and his son, Xu Qilin also explained some things, which made Li Simo very happy. Seeing that it was getting late, they broke up and left each other.
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Even birds that can speak human words cannot accurately describe their feelings and express their wishes. Even if they study in depth and understand the body language of animals, they cannot fully understand the animal's mind.
But Xu Qilin is now able to communicate completely with animals. As long as he is close enough to activate the Soul-Retention Order, he can communicate consciously.
How close is this? In Scarlett's opinion, it is almost the same as Ah Lang and the bird holding their heads. The bird can peck Xu Qilin's face at any time by stretching its beak.
"Alang, don't be so close, be careful that it pecks you." Scarlett was very worried and rushed forward to pull Xu Qilin away, but Xu Qilin stretched out a hand to stop him.
"It's okay, it won't peck me." Xu Qilin said, pursing the corners of his lips and showing a knowing smile.
"If you dare to peck Ah Lang, you will pluck your hair into the pot and cook it." Scarlett was worried and threatened the bird, regardless of whether it could understand it.
Xu Qilin smiled and finally opened the distance between him and the parrot.
But then he reached out and untied the chain tied to the bird, causing Scarlett to scream again worriedly, "Don't let it fly."
Xu Qilin smiled and stroked the parrot's little head, sat at the table, peeled the melon seeds casually, put the melon seed kernels on the table, and gently tapped them with his fingers.
In Scarlett's surprised gaze, the parrot flew down from the crossbar, landed on the table, walked to the melon seeds, and ate it smoothly.
"Get a small bowl of wine," Xu Qilin ordered, "It's so good that this guy!"
The parrot tilted his little head and looked at Xu Qilin, shouting: "Xia Toad, a bucket of six hundred coins."
Scarlett was stunned, then turned to a puff, covering his mouth and laughed, "This bird is originally a wine seller."
There were many famous wines in the Tang Dynasty at that time, except for Tukuchun in Xingyang, Shiwanchun in Fuping, Shaochun in Jiannan, Lingxi wine in Lingnan, etc., there were wines such as Xishikong, Xiamaling, Langguanqing, and Grandmaqing in Beijing.
Imported from foreign countries include Persian Sanlejug, Dashi Malang wine, etc., and of course, the most famous grape wine is also indispensable.
The Parrot called Xiamaling is a more famous wine in the capital. It is not the best, but it is also medium-sized. Xu Qilin had a communication just now, so he naturally knew that the bird was selling Xiamaling's wine shop.
However, when Xu Qilin heard the birds speak, he laughed and said, "You can get whatever wine you have at home, which is worse than Xiamaling?"
Scarlett was amused by the bird and went out to get the wine.
"Ajiani--" Xu Qilin called out, and the foodie appeared in response, busy putting the melon seeds in his hand in his pocket, but the melon seed skin was still stained with melon seed skin on his lips.
Xu Qilin rolled his eyes and said, "Come here to peel some melon seeds and put them in this small dish to feed birds."
Oh, Ajiani responded. Although she was a little reluctant, she still walked to the table and did what she obediently.
I knew that eating was when I was idle, but when I was idle, I didn’t have much. Xu Qilin looked at Ah Jiani’s little look and opened her mouth, but still didn’t make up for blaming and scolding her.
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The moon has climbed to the middle of the sky, and the shadows of branches and leaves cast mottled light and shadow on the corridor.
King Li Yan of Shu was walking slowly, lowering his head slightly, as if observing the changes in light and shadow on the ground, and as if he was thinking about life.
A burst of rapid footsteps sounded, and a servant trotted over, stopped beside Li Yan, bowed and said with a little breath: "Report to the prince, the young man has found out clearly."
Well, Li Yan didn't say anything, just used his nose to indicate that he heard it. At the same time, he stopped and said that the servant could continue talking.
The servant told the truthfully: "The Zuixianlou is said to be jointly run by Xu Qilin and his clan uncle. It is famous for its unique and delicious dishes..."
"Speaking of Xu Qilin, I don't want to hear other people." Li Yan interrupted with some displeasure, "What restaurants, what dishes, there is too much nonsense."
"Yes, yes, I know my mistake." The servant hurriedly ignored other things and continued, "Then Xu Qilin was still a white diary a few months ago, but now he is a fifth-rank dynasty doctor, and his Majesty's newly established Dayingkucheng. I think it's because his sister was favored in the palace..."
Li Yan listened quietly, with no special expression on his face.
The servant finally finished the story, peeked at Li Yan's face, and tentatively suggested: "The prince is the prince, and Xu Qilin is in the right way. If you tell Your Majesty, he will definitely be punished."
Humph, Li Yan glared at the servant, obviously very dissatisfied with this suggestion.
The servant hurriedly said, "If the prince doesn't want His Majesty to learn about it, he will summon the guards to Zuixian Tower to smash it. Xu Qilin is in a position of fault and must not dare to speak out."
"Fart!" Li Yan scolded and stared at him and emphasized: "Whoever dares to go to Zuixianlou to cause trouble, will break his leg. You pass on Gu's words to see who dares to act rashly."
The servants didn't understand why, but they didn't dare to disobey. They claimed that they were, and nodded and retreated.
Li Yan looked at the servant's back as he left, and glanced at him with contempt.
Such a guy didn't know what the Lone King thought. He was in the royal family and seemed noble, but he was not as good as a rich man. At least he could live with peace of mind!
Li Yan's thought changes were partly due to his mother, Concubine Yang.
As the last princess of the Sui Dynasty, she had suffered a lot from being a beautiful daughter of the emperor to a slave of the country. In fact, although Concubine Yang was the emperor's daughter, she had no title. She should not be valued and favored by Emperor Yang of Sui, so she was forgotten in Chang'an and accepted by the newly established Li Tang Dynasty.
In short, Li Yuan and Yang Guang are cousins, but they can even take over the country, let alone a woman? Since ancient times, the king has become a king and defeated the enemy, and the king who lost the country is miserable, let alone the princess who lost the country.
The experience and bitterness of his mother gave Li Yan a different idea. He was also intimidated by the cruel struggle of the palace princes since ancient times.
Chapter completed!