The second brother's ideas are always so simple, but simplicity can be better than simplicity. Sometimes Ruan Mianmian really envies Ruan Zhao.
"I heard that Li Mingzhi and Li Minghui are quite close." Ruan Mianmian shook her short legs and smiled innocently.
"They are brothers and sisters, and it is natural for them to be close." Ruan Zhao added first.
This time, Ruan Xiao had a different opinion before Ruan Mianmian could say anything: "Second brother, not all brother-sister relationships are as simple as ours."
"Li Minghui is the eldest daughter, but Li Mingzhi is the eldest son of a concubine." Ruan Chen seemed to have found a reason to explain and turned to Ruan Mianmian, "They have different personalities."
Ruan Mianmian wanted to say a few more words but finally held back. After all, she had no real contact with Li Mingzhi. However, she felt that as a concubine, she could gain the attention of the King of Southern Xinjiang and bring him to Beijing with Li Minghui. This person would definitely not
Simple.
It seems that because of my friendship with the third brother, Li Mingzhi’s post came to my door.
Ruan Mianmian had doubts in her mind before. It was normal and expected for Li Minghui to post for herself and for Nanjiang King to post for Ruan Geng. However, it was a bit weird for Li Mingzhi to post for several brothers.
However, now that I think about it, to be recognized by the third brother, if Li Mingzhi is not good at concealing it, it is because he is really an outlier, someone who has emerged from the mire but remains untainted.
That's right, Xiaonuituanzi didn't have a good impression of Li Minghui to begin with. After hearing what his grandfather said just now, he didn't have a good impression of anyone related to Southern Xinjiang King Li Gong.
After exchanging a few words, Ruan Mianmian deliberately yawned because something was on his mind. Sure enough, his brothers felt that their sister was exhausted, so they all rushed to carry her back to the Yanlongyuan. In the end, Jiuer easily snatched her away from the hands of several young masters.
Return to your little master.
"Sister Jiu'er, do you think Li Mingzhi is good?" Ruan Mianmian was carried forward by Jiu'er, she lay on her shoulder and whispered softly.
"I don't know either, but Ruan Yi said that he is the most beloved son of the King of Southern Xinjiang."
"Does the King of Southern Xinjiang have no legitimate son?" Ruan Mianmian asked curiously.
"Yes, Li Minghui has a younger brother named Li Mingrui, who is two years younger than her."
"Huh? It stands to reason that if the King of Southern Xinjiang loves Li Minghui so much, he should also treat Li Mingrui well."
"The princess is unaware of this. I heard that Li Mingrui is in poor health. It is precisely because of this that the King of Southern Xinjiang has not invited the crown prince."
Ruan Mianmian understood: "It seems that it is not certain who will take the position of the prince of Southern Xinjiang. Li Mingzhi's coming to Beijing is an excellent opportunity to perform."
Jiu'er remained silent. She actually didn't quite understand the meaning of Ruan Mianmian's words. Anyway, she had only one mission, which was to ensure the safety of the princess.
"Forget it, the soldiers will come to cover up the water and the earth. Besides, if the sky falls, there will be tall people to hold it up. Nothing will happen to me without a little kid." Ruan Mianmian thought about it and suddenly felt that her eyes suddenly became brighter.
In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve. In just a few days, Li Gong secretly visited many important officials in the court in an attempt to win over them, but with little success. He had to admit that times had changed and his power in the capital was far less than it used to be.
Back then, if it hadn't been for one wrong move... thinking of this, Li Gong's face was full of gloom, and he felt extremely unwilling.
At this moment, Li Mingzhi and Li Minghui walked in. Seeing that their father was engrossed in his thoughts, they did not dare to disturb him and stood in front of him quietly waiting.
After a while, Li Gong came to his senses, changed his position and sat down, and then his eyes fell on the children in front of him.
"I have met my father." Li Mingzhi and Li Minghui both bowed and saluted.
"Everyone, please sit down." Li Gong looked at his most outstanding children, but the figure of Prince Li Yu flashed in his mind involuntarily.
Li Minghui couldn't help but reported it first: "Father, I have prepared everything in the future."
"Everything is ready on my side." Li Mingzhi took over.
"Well, have they all been screened?" Li Gong asked calmly and confidently.
"I have selected twenty daughters from aristocratic families in the capital." Li Minghui said confidently.
Li Gong suddenly raised his eyebrows: "By the way, have you sent a post to Prince Jing's Mansion?"
"Prince Jing's Mansion?" Li Minghui was stunned, "Prince Jing's Mansion doesn't have a boudoir girl, so why should I send a post?"
Seeing Li Gong's face sinking, Li Minghui still looked confused, and Li Mingzhi quickly answered her questions.
"Princess Ankang." Li Minghui was very surprised, "Father, didn't you say she is a fool?"
"Minghui, no matter whether Li Ying is a fool or not, her status as princess is there. The post must be sent to Prince Jing's Mansion. Whether she can go or not is another matter."
"Ming Mingzhi makes sense." Li Gong said with relief in his tone, "You should learn more from your brother."
"Should I learn from him?" Li Minghui looked disapproving.
Meeting Li Gong's sharp gaze, Li Minghui lowered her head knowingly and agreed, but she secretly rolled her eyes again.
Li Mingzhi didn't seem to notice Li Minghui's expression at all and said directly: "Father, I have invited everyone who should be invited, and I have also invited Li Wang, the inconspicuous young prince of Prince Jing's palace."
"Even if you can't win over him, don't offend him. Prince Jing is my uncle, and the emperor has some respect for him. His words still carry some weight, especially his princess."
"Princess Jing Yuan Xia?" Li Mingzhi was stunned, "Is there anything special about her?"
"Anyway, you two just remember what I said."
After hearing what Li Gong said, Li Minghui finally realized the importance of Prince Jing's Mansion: "Father, I will go to Prince Jing's Mansion in person later to deliver a message to Princess Ankang."
Children can be taught, so Li Gong nodded with satisfaction.
"Father, this time I have invited all the four young masters of the Ruan family." Li Mingzhi thought about it and took the initiative to say it.'
"Is there anything special about Ruan Geng's grandson?" Li Gong suddenly became interested, "I saw that boy who was following Li Yu before, what is his name?"
Li Mingzhi replied: "His Royal Highness the Prince's accompaniment is the Fourth Young Master Ruan Xiao."
"How about the others?"
"I have met the third young master Ruan Chen several times. Although he is young, he is unfathomable. As for the eldest young master Ruan Jin, I heard that he is very talented, but the second young master Ruan Zhao is a bit mediocre, but I think
Since the other three people are invited, there is no need to miss him."
"I didn't expect that the old man Ruan's son was not so good, but his grandchildren were quite outstanding." Resentment flashed across Li Gong's face when he mentioned Ruan Geng.
Li Mingzhi and Li Minghui looked at each other. It seemed that their father and the old marquis had some grudges in the past.
"Your Majesty, the third master of the Ruan family would like to see you." A servant came in and reported.
Li Minghui interrupted and asked: "The Ruan family? That Ruan family?"
"The third master of the Ruan family of Ding'an Marquis Mansion."
"Oh, Ruan Qi is here." Li Gong's eyes flashed, "Speaking of which, he and I are considered old friends. When I left the capital, he was a well-known young talent in the capital, but now his reputation is not so prominent.