Chapter 146 Come out to mess around, sooner or later you have to pay it back
At this moment, Zhu Xi was in such a miserable state.
The left eye was black and blue, the right face was red and swollen, there was a cotton ball stuffed in the nostril, there was faint blood oozing out, and the whole person was wilted.
He obviously received the most sincere fatherly love from Lao Zhu, and was moved to tears.
Seeing how miserable he was, Li Qing smiled apologetically and gave him a sympathetic and kind look.
Zhu Fang mistakenly thought he was provoking, and was so angry that he spit out the cotton balls and wanted him to look good.
When Li Qing saw that this guy dared to bare his teeth at him, his face immediately turned pale, then he staggered and urged: "Father, hurry up, King Qin is about to catch up."
Xiao Guizi turned her head and glanced at Zhu Ming, then quickened her pace.
At the same time, Zhu Di, Zhu Fan, Zhu Xi and several nearby princes all looked at Zhu Xi in surprise.
Zhu Xi was annoyed and scared, and waved his hands repeatedly, "No, it's nothing.
Slander, he slandered me~"
Zhu Fan patted his shoulder and said, "Boy, you are so ignorant."
"Second brother is so brave!" Zhu Di chuckled strangely, "It seems that my father's care for you just now was a little less."
"Really not~" Zhu Xi almost cried, "Fourth brother, you know me. Second brother, I have always been generous to others... Hey, you three, don't leave."
It's okay if I don't say it, but if I say it, the three of them will walk faster, for fear of being implicated by this weak-sighted second child.
Even the young seventeenth-year-old Zhu Quan knew how to avoid him, and Zhu Yunwen would rather follow his fourth uncle than follow him.
Everyone was alienated from him, and Zhu Ping's whole person collapsed.
Sample, let's see if you dare to bare your teeth in the future... Li Qing looked away and admired the scenery of the palace.
The palace is splendid, with red lacquered mahogany trees in a row, and the glazed tiles on the roof reflecting the sunlight. It is dazzling and majestic, but it also has a down-to-earth feel.
For example...a vegetable garden.
Is there actually a vegetable garden in the palace? Li Qing once suspected that he had seen it wrong. He rubbed his eyes and looked again. It was indeed a vegetable garden.
The radish and spinach are growing very well. The cucumber is a little out of season and the leaves are turning yellow, but it is still the result of hard work. The small cucumber has yellow flowers, is covered with burrs, and the dew is crystal clear.
Li Qing's appetite was whetted by the sight, and he wanted to pick one to try.
At this time, Queen Ma stopped and said with joy and regret, "I'm afraid I won't have the chance to handle these things again."
"There is a chance, there is a chance." Zhu Yuanzhang comforted, "When you get better, we will take care of you together."
Seeing that she looked a little tired, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Have a rest before leaving."
"Well, okay."
The little eunuch hurriedly stepped forward and placed the chair he had been carrying in front of the two of them. Zhu Yuanzhang helped her sit down, looked at the growing vegetable garden, and smiled:
"Go pick some cucumbers."
"Grandson, go pick it." Zhu Yunwen was the first to rush out, more active than the little eunuch.
Seeing this, the other dragon sons and grandsons also hurriedly ran to pick cucumbers.
"Come back, one Yunwen is enough." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and scolded, "Don't ruin our crops."
Everyone secretly cursed themselves for losing the opportunity, but they had no choice but to turn back.
After a while, Zhu Yunwen came back with cucumbers in his robe, picked up one of the juiciest ones, rubbed it on his clothes, and handed it to Queen Ma first.
"Grandma Huang, here you go."
Queen Ma took it, touched his head kindly, and said regretfully, "Good boy, it's a pity that I won't be able to see you grow up."
"Grandma Huang will definitely get better." Zhu Yunwen's eyes were red.
Zhu Yuanzhang was also filled with sadness. He was a sensible person and knew that his sister's endurance was at her limit, and it was impossible to fully recover.
He sighed and raised his voice, "Li Qing."
"I'm here." Li Qing came forward, holding Xiao Guizi.
"Can the queen eat cucumbers?"
"Okay." Li Qing nodded, "My queen, you don't have to eat anything, as long as you don't eat too much."
Zhu Yuanzhang had a sudden thought. He was not afraid of the doctor telling him to eat anything he wanted, but he was afraid that the doctor would tell him to eat whatever he wanted.
Although he was prepared in his heart, he felt uncomfortable when he heard what Li Qing said.
He sighed softly and said to the young eunuch, "Bring Li Qing a chair too."
The young eunuch responded respectfully, immediately moved a chair to Li Qing and helped him sit down.
"I'll give you a cucumber." Zhu Yunwen handed him a cucumber, "But you must cure Grandma Huang's disease."
Li Qing was startled, took the cucumber, nodded and said, "I will definitely try my best."
I glanced at the little guy and saw that his eyes were red and his face was full of sadness. I was not sure whether he was pretending. After thinking about it, I felt that I was overthinking. How could a five-year-old child have so many scheming thoughts?
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Zhu Yunwen distributed the remaining cucumbers to his younger brother, Zhu Zi, Zhu Quan, Zhu Fan, and Zhu Xi... When they arrived at Zhu Di, they were all gone.
Zhu Di smashed his mouth, he was not fighting for this cucumber, he just simply felt that the little guy was not giving his fourth uncle face.
What is this for?
Mi Tai Fourth Uncle, right?
"Big nephew."
"Ah?" Zhu Yunwen shivered, "Fourth, fourth uncle, don't be upset. My nephew will pick it up right now."
Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Di, "Look, you scared Yun Wen!"
"Father, I don't have one..." Zhu Di was about to cry but had no tears.
At this moment, he and Qin Wang Zhu Ping shared the same feelings.
…
Half an hour later, Queen Ma returned to the palace.
Li Qing checked his pulse, prescribed another medicine, and ordered Ichiban to leave the hall.
"Master Li, the emperor asked you to see the driver." Xiao Guizi came forward and supported him.
"Well, let's go."
Royal study room.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw him coming in, he put down the memorial in his hand and asked, "How are you now?"
"It's okay." Li Qingqiang said with a smile, "It's just that the toxins have not been completely removed and the wounds have not healed. I won't delay treating the empress."
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw him like this, a rare trace of distress appeared on his face, "Thank you for your hard work."
After a pause, "Just ask if you need anything."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. I have food and drink, and I don't lack anything."
For such a great opportunity, he would not take credit lightly... Zhu Yuanzhang trembled for a moment, his face became kinder, and he thought for a while, "Your small courtyard is too small. Let's reward you with a bigger one."
"No, really no need." Li Qing waved his hand quickly.
It was only three hundred meters away from Jiaofangsi. He didn't want to give up such a prime location.
Besides, why do you need such a big yard? You can't live in it.
"No, we must reward you with something." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Tell me, if you want anything, you can't give it up."
"..." Li Qing thought for a moment and said, "If the emperor insists on giving me a reward, then just give me some food. The pastries in the imperial kitchen are really good."
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, and then laughed dumbly, "You guy..."
Okay, Xiao Guizi, from now on, three meals a day, snacks, fruits, etc. must be delivered to Li Qing on time."
"My slave obeys the order."
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up, came to sit next to Li Qing, and asked: "How long can the queen's body last?"
"I don't know either." Li Qing learned the lesson this time and just said, "I hope your Majesty will understand, my queen's body is already...I will try my best, but I am not sure how long I can last."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not get angry this time. He could see that Li Qing had indeed tried his best.
After a long silence, Zhu Yuanzhang said:
"Has the investigation started?"
"Yes." Li Qing nodded. This was official business and there was no need to hide it. Tell him his plan.
"This is a good move. As long as the pressure continues, there will always be someone who can't handle it." Zhu Yuanzhang sneered, "Now the official in the Ministry of Revenue and the officials who have a good relationship with him have gone crazy. We don't believe they can all go crazy again."
Is it a success?
Haha... Do you really think that everything will be fine if you are crazy?"
After a pause, Zhu Yuanzhang continued, "Leave the investigation to the following. As the governor, you are only responsible for general control. Your focus must be on the diagnosis and treatment of the queen."
"I understand."
"Also..." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "investigate strictly, but... let's not be strict for the time being. We can just get the evidence of the crime, so we won't arrest anyone yet."
"Ah?" Li Qing asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, this..."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, raised his face and sighed: "She doesn't want us to become a tyrant, and we don't want her to leave with uneasiness."
Li Qing nodded, "I understand."
After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang calmed down and said, "Go back and cultivate yourself."
"I excuse myself."
…
Noon, small courtyard.
The eight dishes and two soups are produced by the imperial dining room. Needless to say, the taste is not even comparable to that of the previous Zuixianlou.
Li Qing had a great appetite and ate very happily.
While the three girls were tasting, they secretly took notes and worked hard to make such delicious food in the future.
After eating, Li Qing coughed twice: "Um... Hongxiu, come to my room later."