"Sir, you haven't had dinner yet." Shen Moran said considerately, "If you, sir, don't dislike the little girl's cooking skills, the little girl can cook two side dishes."
"Of course the taste is incomparable to Sir Si's craftsmanship."
Li Wei looked at her and said, "No need, I'm not hungry yet. Let's not beat around the bush. Who are you going to be the lobbyist for?"
Shen Moran looked at the roses just planted in the small courtyard with great interest.
"Flowers fall and bloom without interruption, and it doesn't matter whether spring comes or goes; peonies are the most valuable only in late spring, and although peonies are abundant only in early summer, these flowers never tire of blooming, and they always occupy spring at all times of the year."
"Sir, you are so elegant."
Shen Moran asked, "Mr. has been an upright and upright official since he left Beijing for more than ten years. Is it to gain a good reputation or for other purposes?"
Even the current emperor praised his righteousness, but now he has to be questioned by a little girl?
But Li Wei knew that he had met a master. This girl's questions were tricky. If he got angry because of this, he would have fallen into the trap of the other party. What he did was already full of doubts, and he didn't care if she was one more person.
"I only do things based on my conscience. As for what the world will think, I don't care."
Shen Moran said with a smile: "The little girl naturally believes that the gentleman is righteous, so the little girl comes here not for anyone, but for her conscience and the people."
"For the sake of the people, I come to ask you, sir, to help my husband."
Sure enough...the fox's tail can't be hidden.
Bitao added: "My young lady is Princess Zhan."
King Zhan?
Li Wei thought of something and his eyes dimmed. The two sick men in the royal family and his son-in-law, King Lu, had already left Hexi. Everyone was guessing how long King Zhan could live.
Such a person wants to compete for the throne? It is simply unbelievable...
"You go back. People who have been ill for a long time should rest in peace and recuperate. Don't let chores disturb your peace."
King Lu had no ambitions, and his body was still worn down. King Zhan... seemed inconspicuous.
"unless……"
Li Wei's expression tightened, unless he was pretending to be ill! After being immersed in officialdom for many years, his mind was running at high speed. If so, was King Zhan really a good choice? Pretending to be ill to escape suspicion, this scheming...
Shen Moran said calmly: "Sir, don't worry. The little girl sincerely admires his talents and his integrity, so she asked her friends to recommend her to meet him. The little girl guarantees her life. Even if the husband refuses, he will not do it." Worry for life."
"You are more direct."
Ordinary people would not say these things openly.
"My Royal Highness is on the carriage. Are you willing to see me sir? If sir is not willing, I can come back another day."
She smiled generously and gracefully, and her words implied that she was entangled with him.
She had all the good words to say alone, and Li Wei had no intention of meeting Zhou Zhan.
"In ancient times, Uncle Liu visited the thatched cottage three times. If the gentleman doesn't mind the trouble, the little girl can come to the house every day to prepare three meals a day for him. The gentleman can try the little girl's determination."
It was half a threat and half a lie. Levi was not angry when he was questioned, but now he was laughed out of anger.
"The Princess can do whatever she wants. This courtyard is small and I'm afraid it won't be able to accommodate the Princess's servants and maids!"
The door of the house was slammed from the inside, and the guest was left in the courtyard. Shen Moran whispered to Bi Tao: "Go and tell His Highness that you will come back later."
Bitao said worriedly: "My slave, please stay and help you."
Li Wei is determined and can't change the things he believes in easily. It's hard to convince him with just one word. If you want to impress him, you have to be down-to-earth.
In her previous life, in order to win over Zhou Yu for him, she personally stayed at his secluded place, washed and cooked meals, and had three meals a day. She persisted for three months, and then she finally convinced him.
In this life, because of Si Yiluo, he agreed to Emperor Yao's return to Beijing to serve as an official, which shows that his heart has actually been shaken, and it may not take that long.
There were simple ingredients in the kitchen, so she used local ingredients to make porridge and stir-fry cabbage and radishes.
In this season, ordinary people can only eat these dishes. Moreover, Levi had a greasy meal at lunch, so he just had something light to relieve his greasy taste in the evening.
Stew the tofu in water, cut onions and ginger, prepare Sichuan peppercorns, add a bowl of oil and soy sauce for dipping, and a simple dinner is ready.
It was already dark. Shen Moran washed his hands and knocked on Li Wei's door.
"Sir, the food is simmering on the fire. Remember to eat when you are hungry later. The little girl has resigned."
He took off his apron and returned to the carriage.
Zhou Zhan held her cold hand and said heartbrokenly: "Thank you for your hard work, Princess. Go back home——"
She had done all these things alone in her previous life. When he learned that she had persuaded Li Wei to join him, Zhou Yu happily hugged her around twice, asked her what she wanted, and wanted to reward her...
After three months of hard work, she only got a pearl crown in exchange for a few days of favor, and then she was forgotten by him again.
If a man doesn't personally participate, he doesn't know how much effort she has to put in.
In this life, in order to avoid making the same mistakes again, Zhou Zhan must see whatever sacrifices she made.
In the darkness, she looked at the silhouette of the person next to her who put her hand to her mouth and breathed out.
"Husband and wife are one. As long as I can help His Highness, I won't feel hard. Starting from tomorrow, I will come here every day. Your Highness will find a way to cover me in the mansion."
Zhou Zhan didn't answer, and Shen Moran said coquettishly, "Only if I come here in person can Master Li see our sincerity..."
The person opposite rubbed her hands and sighed softly: "I just feel sorry for my princess. Your hands should be playing the piano and painting, not washing, cooking and doing menial tasks..."
With the atmosphere in place, Shen Moran threw herself into his arms and said movedly: "Your Highness can think of me well, and I will be satisfied."
The two of them are still in the sweet stage, and the more they talk to Zhou Zhan, the more he feels sorry for her, but he also knows that this is indeed the best way.
"I will be good to you all my life."
Shen Moran hummed.
The next morning, she appeared in Li Wei's yard on time. Today she had changed into coarse clothes and was dressed like a little girl.
When Levi got up, she was sweeping the floor in the yard.
"Good morning, sir."
Li Wei closed his eyes and opened them again. He looked at the large living people in the yard and the locked door and asked, "How did you get in?"
His yard is not large, but it is a small courtyard with its own door. There are no servants at home. Before going to bed last night, he remembered to open the door.
Shen Moran's eyebrows moved slightly. Can she say that Yin Yue climbed over the wall and came in to open the door for her?
"On the way here, I bought vegetables and prepared breakfast. I wonder if the food last night was to your liking?"
As he spoke, he went to the kitchen to serve the dishes.
"This morning I cooked millet porridge and mixed it with cold vegetables, radish strips and lotus root slices. The adults will just eat some."
After Li Wei scooped a ladle of cold water and washed himself, he looked at her with a complex expression as she hurriedly put the food on the table.
He tasted the radish and cabbage last night, and there was nothing special about the taste. It was just like ordinary farm food. But it was not easy for the daughter of the prime minister to cook it, and for Princess Zhan, who was always surrounded by servants.
Seeing Shen Moran pick up the clothes he had changed and prepare to go out to wash, Li Wei hurriedly stood up to stop him.
"The princess has a noble status, how can she wash my clothes for me...I will do it myself!"
Shen Moran stepped aside to avoid it.
"If you can't bear this little pain, how can you impress your husband..."
Levi shook his head and said, "You haven't given up yet?"