Datang: Salted fish at the beginning, Gao Yang was given marriage by Li Er

Chapter 153
Li House.

The morning light pushed away the thin clouds in the sky, and the soft call of the red-haired girl sounded from the window.

Lazy and hazy, Li Xian turned over and pulled the quilt to cover his ears, and Li Jing's deep voice sounded in front of the corridor.

"Save it for breakfast, I'm busy enough during this time of leisure."

"It doesn't hurt to let him sleep a little longer."

Hongfu girl smiled at Li Jing who was standing with her hands behind her back, and said angrily.

"At the beginning, you wished he could read at night while hearing chickens dancing and holding candles."

"It's already Chen Shi, but you say it's the other way around."

cough cough.

Li Jing coughed twice, and waved his arm to signal Hong Funu to leave quickly.

Hong Fu Nu put her ears on the paper-pasted window lattice for a moment, but when she heard no sound coming from the house, she followed Li Jing lightly and walked towards the front hall.

Previously, the dude has now become one of the few Tang Dynasty talents in the court. This change really made Li Jing and his wife happy. Naturally, their usual demands are no longer as before.

"You say it's strange, why didn't you realize that this kid's mind is so sharp!"

"If we had known this, we would have sent him to this court earlier, and we would have shut up those nonsense people in the village earlier!"

Her son was a Bachelor of the Imperial Academy, and the girl Hong Fu was naturally very proud. She straightened her back when she said these words, with a sense of resentment.

Li Jing glanced at the figure with his arm in his arms, with a serious face.

"You've healed the scar and forgot the pain!"

"Xian'er has made such achievements this time, how many people have looked down upon him? How many courtiers of the Tang Dynasty have slandered him? You don't know?"

"You are still young and in a high position, you don't understand the dangers of the court under the interweaving of power."

The plain hand pinched Li Jing's solid arm, Hong Fu Nu said angrily.

"So what? What we are doing leisurely is a major event that benefits the country and the people. Could it be possible that His Majesty will not distinguish between right and wrong?"

"Besides, let's enjoy the blessings too."

An imperceptible smile floated on Li Jing's cheeks, and he felt a tinge of warmth in his heart, but he never said a word.

Stepping into the front hall, a servant came to report, and the prince's guards came to pay homage to the mansion.

Li Jing and Hong Funu stopped at the same time and looked at each other with a hint of caution.

The East Palace has always been a taboo place for all the courtiers, false words and deeds will lead to death.If the etiquette is not good, when the prince is in power, he will be criticized again, or it may be possible to wear small shoes.

At the gate of the mansion, Li Zhen, dressed in plain clothes and a bamboo hat to protect the sun, stood upright and respectfully waiting.

The attendant beside him held the delicate wooden box in his hand, waiting in awe.

In terms of his official position, Li Jing, as the right servant of the Shangshu of the Tang Dynasty, was much higher than the two of them.

Furthermore, the two of them also came with a purpose, and their expressions were no longer as arrogant as the prince's side attendants, and they seemed extraordinarily respectful.

Clasping hands to meet Li Zhen, Hong Fu Nu spoke first.

"It turned out that Guard Li came, quickly enter the hall and take a seat."

Li Jing, on the other hand, bowed his hands symbolically in response to Li Zhen's respectful salute, with a peaceful face, showing no signs of happiness or anger.

The three of them sat in the hall, Li Zhen glanced at the two sitting opposite him, but he didn't find Li Xian, and smiled.

"Mr. Wei, Mrs. Li, your son is still young but has repeatedly made outstanding achievements in the court. It is really admirable. He is a role model for our young talents."

"Li Zhen came here this time to express his heart to this great Tang talent with the respect of His Highness the Crown Prince."

During the speech, he waved his arms, and the soldier standing beside him came forward and placed the wooden box in his hand on the desk.

Sandalwood as the base, brass edging, and a peony carved on the top, lifelike.The antique style is mixed with a touch of royal nobility, and the lock is embellished with bright agate, which is extraordinary at first glance.

The box is like this, and the contents inside can be imagined.

Hong Fu Nu looked at the exquisite wooden box half a foot square on the desk, and waved her hands repeatedly before Li Zhen opened it.

"Li Siwei praised it absurdly, how can Xian'er afford such a big gift."

"It is a great honor for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to offer you love. Our Li family cannot accept this gift."

As soon as the words fell, Li Jing spoke quietly.

"Guard Li, the old man's son is still sound asleep at this moment. To say that he is a talent is probably an insult to the two words."

"His small fights are just inadvertently inspiring the heroes of the Tang Dynasty."

"I still hope that the gift will be taken back. I hope Li Shiwei will greet His Highness the Crown Prince on behalf of the old man, and say that the old man's rebellious son is not qualified to be cherished by His Highness the Crown Prince."

The comforting hand on the wooden box choked slightly, and then Li Zhen laughed.

"Duke Wei is too modest!"

"Mr. Li's talent is obvious to all. His Royal Highness also appreciates your son's talent. We are both of the younger generation, so we just make friends."

After grabbing the wooden box, Li Zhen slowly opened it, and turned the opening and closing side in front of Li Jing and his wife.

"This is the royal tribute tea presented by the Cheng Mansion. Even the Prince's Mansion only has two cans a month."

"Presumably Wei Guogong also tasted it at the banquet. The tea has a quiet fragrance, clear color, and has a refreshing effect. This tea is not only a tribute tea, but also a must-given gift from the royal family. Wei Guogong should respond to this." know."

"I heard that Mr. Li has always liked elegance and tranquility, and His Royal Highness is also a person who cherishes talents. He even gave out a can and gave it to your son. It is firstly as an encouragement, and secondly, it is also to do what he likes and make friends."

Li Zhen was originally a military commander, and his words were not too tactful, and the purpose of this visit was unambiguously emphasized in his words.

The weird expressions of Li Jing and his wife were reflected in their eyes, and their hearts were somewhat clear.

Treasures used by the royal family are rare in ordinary times.

Besides, even though the palace tea is sold in the market place, His Majesty turned a blind eye to it, and the right is to compensate for the proceeds from the tribute tea.

But even in the market, it is expensive. The Duke's mansion does not have a decent family business. Who would dare to spend a lot of money on consumables like tea?
Bang.

Li Jing closed the wooden box and pushed the box over again.

"Don't hide from Guard Li, we appreciate the generous gift."

"Even if it's such a precious thing, how dare our Li family accept it? How dare you accept it with Xian'er?"

"It's better for Guard Li to take it back..."

Ok?
Li Zhen's complacent face suddenly shook.

Refused?
You don't even look down on things that are used by the royal family?
This Li Jing is really an ignorant master!

But I came here with my heart, how could I drag the box back again?

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Li Zhen put a smile on his face and looked at Li Jing with great interest.

"Mr. Wei, this is not a gift from Mr. Li to you, but the wish of His Highness the Crown Prince."

"What's more, how can you take back the gift you gave out so easily?"

Unable to refuse, Li Jing simply stated his words, stood up, and walked around the hall with his hands behind his back.

When walking past the window lattice, stop and turn your head.

"Li Shiwei, I don't care who gave it to me, and I don't care who the younger generation wants to make friends with."

"As ministers, our allegiance is only to the present Holy Majesty."

"The old man is like this, and Xianer must also be like this."

Some words made his position clear, and the figure standing in front of the window stood upright, as if he was fearless.

In an instant, the hall became clean, and a needle could be heard falling.

The atmosphere also became dignified and uncomfortable.

"Hi!"

The red-haired girl looked at the two of them with her beautiful eyes, a look of solemnity flashed across her slightly pale cheeks, and she interjected.

"It's just a gift, why bother with this?"

Instead, he looked at Li Zhen with a pleasant face and said with a smile.

"Guard Li, don't be upset, because we really can't accept this generous gift."

(End of this chapter)