Huang Yunrou woke up, and Li Qi told her the reason why he came to save her.
After listening, Huang Yunrou looked at Li Qi and said, "Thanks to Elder Li this time, otherwise I would probably have lost my life in Kyoto."
Li Qidao: "Elder Huang's words are serious, we are all our own people, there is no need to be so polite."
"Alas." Huang Yunrou sighed and said: "When I was in Jincheng, I almost killed Elder Li. I didn't expect that Elder Li would risk his own life regardless of his past grievances and come to Kyoto to save me alone. This kindness, I
Huang Yunrou has nothing to repay."
Grandma, thank you for remembering what happened in Jincheng.
That time, I almost fell into your hands, but luckily that girl Wei Xinshan saved my life.
I don’t know how that girl is doing now?
Unfortunately, Feiyan Village is too far away, and it is very difficult to exchange letters. Otherwise, you can write a letter to ask about the situation.
"What happened in the past has passed, Elder Huang no longer needs to keep it in mind." Li Qi said with a smile.
"There are so many of you, Elder Li, and I admire you."
Seeing the old lady's sallow appearance, Li Qi didn't want to argue with her, so he said: "Elder Huang, take a good rest here these days. After a while, I will find a way to send you out of the city. Then you go first."
Return to Feiyan Village."
"Everything will follow Elder Li's arrangements."
After comforting Huang Yunrou, Li Qicai went to the palace to report to the prince the next day.
Li Qi knew the character of the prince, so when talking about this matter, he tried to reduce the details and talked about some non-existent things, such as fighting with the guards, causing a big fuss in the prison and other exciting events that were fictitious.
Just like a storyteller, Jiang Qian clapped his hands and applauded.
"Li Shidu, you are indeed brave and resourceful! This matter happened thanks to you. If it had been anyone else, I'm afraid it would have been impossible." Jiang Qian praised.
"Even if the matters arranged by His Highness are extremely difficult, I have to handle them well, otherwise I will not be able to bear the kindness of Your Highness." Li Qi said.
Jiang Qian sighed and said: "It's a pity that I don't have real power in my hands. Otherwise, I could make you a third-grade official."
"I am content to be able to serve His Highness. As for being an official, I am not very interested."
Seeing that Li Qi was so loyal, Jiang Qian thought to himself: One day, when I inherit the throne, I will definitely make Li Shidu prosperous.
"By the way, how did you deal with that Huang Yunrou?" Jiang Qian asked.
Li Qi looked around, leaned over and whispered: "After taking the person out of the palace, the villain found a place where there was no one, killed him, and threw him into a dry well..."
Jiang Qian nodded and said, "How come the people from the Six Gates suddenly appeared?"
"I don't know about this subordinate, but this time it's thanks to the Crown Princess, otherwise I might not be able to see His Highness."
Li Qi did not hide Lu Jinshuang's appearance from Jiang Qian, because there were many people who saw Lu Jinshuang at that time, and they could know this kind of thing by just checking. It was obviously not wise to hide it from Jiang Qian.
"How could this woman be in the sedan in advance?" Jiang Qian asked, puzzled.
"According to the Crown Princess herself, she originally wanted to see Princess Lu, but ended up taking a nap in the sedan chair for a while..."
Having said this, Li Qi paused and said: "When I stuffed Huang Yunrou into the sedan, I was shocked to see the Crown Princess inside. But after I said that all this was arranged by Your Highness,
, the Crown Princess was very cooperative."
Jiang Qian smiled and said: "This woman is quite sensible, but in order to avoid leaking the news, I have to give her a good beating when the time comes."
"That's what His Highness said."
"It's a pity that I have no interest in this woman. If not for Princess Lu's strong recommendation, my father would not have betrothed her to me." Jiang Qian said with some resentment.
"There is a saying that I don't know whether I should ask." Li Qi said.
Jiang Qian waved his hand and said: "If there is anything between us, you can just talk about it. There is no need to worry."
Li Qi nodded and said, "As my subordinate said, please don't be angry, Your Highness."
"If I'm angry, just say it."
"This Crown Princess is also one of the most beautiful women. Why is His Highness not interested in her at all?"
Jiang Qian smiled bitterly, looking like he was hesitating to speak. After a while, he said: "Li Shidu doesn't know something... I'll tell you something, and you'll understand."
"Your Highness, please speak."
"A year ago, I went out to hunt in the palace. I felt too bored at the time, so I asked for a group of singers to come over to entertain me... Who knew that one of these women was not only very beautiful, but also proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
In addition, she also has her own opinions on national affairs."
When Jiang Qian said this, he looked fascinated, with a smile on his lips.
"I got along with that girl for a few days, and I fell in love with her... I wanted to reveal my identity and take her back to the palace, but who knew she actually left without saying goodbye. Over the past year or so, I have often missed her.
…”
After listening, Li Qi finally understood that the prince already had someone he liked.
No wonder he avoided Lu Jinshuang.
"The woman who can captivate His Highness must be as beautiful as a fairy and have unparalleled talents." Li Qi flattered her.
Jiang Qian smiled and said, "Li Shidu, do you want to see what that woman looks like?"
Li Qi was slightly stunned. Before he could react, Jiang Qian stood up and took down a scroll from the bookcase nearby.
Then he carefully laid the scroll on the table, and when he unfolded it, he saw a woman on the painting.
"This is the portrait I drew for her at that time. How about you take a look at it, Li Shidu?"
The prince's painting skills were quite good, but Li Qi really couldn't appreciate the brush paintings.
However, judging from the expression in the painting, this woman does have some temperament, but as for her appearance, I can't say.
Not to mention brush paintings, even photos from my own time are not trustworthy.
"Sure enough, the beauty of the country is heavenly, and this painting is also very well done." Li Qi pretended to be stupid and said, "I wonder who the artist is who painted this painting?"
Jiang Qian smiled slightly and said, "I drew it."
Li Qi was surprised: "Oh? I didn't expect His Highness's painting skills to be so profound. I really admire him."
"Okay, stop flattering me and tell me, which one looks better between the person in the painting and the princess?"
Grandma, isn’t this nonsense?
If I say that the Crown Princess is good-looking, you will definitely feel unhappy.
But if I say it too perfunctorily, you will definitely think that I am not sincere.
"The appearance of the woman in the painting is similar to that of the Crown Princess, but the person in the painting has a better temperament, with a slightly unconventional look, and a posture that is unsullied from the mud." Li Qi said.