A sneer flashed across Li Mingzhi's face, while Li Minghui's face was full of disdain. The two of them had paid attention to the Ding'an Marquis Mansion, knew that Ruan Qi was Ruan Mianmian's biological father, and had heard some rumors about him.
"What's the point of dating such a person?" Although Li Minghui had nothing to do with Ruan Mianmian, she looked down upon Ruan Qi who didn't even dote on her own daughter but instead doted on an inexplicable adopted sister.
"Sister, what you said is wrong. After all, Ruan Qi is the son of the old Marquis. I think he can be put to good use."
Li Gong laughed and praised: "Zhi'er has really made progress."
Li Minghui secretly rolled her eyes. Because she had been at odds with Ruan Mianmian since she came to Beijing, her father had been praising Li Mingzhi in front of her intentionally or unintentionally these days, and she couldn't help but feel a little unhappy after hearing this.
"By the way, Minghui, you can post a few more posts to Ding'anhou Mansion to invite Ruan Qi's sworn sister. What is that person's name?"
"Gu Ling'an." Li Mingzhi's eyes lit up, "Gao, my father is really tall."
After being stunned for a while, Li Minghui came to her senses and smiled: "If she comes, she will definitely add to the trouble. Now I am looking forward to Ruan Mianmian coming."
"Don't worry, Ruan Mianmian will definitely come." Li Gong said firmly.
Hearing this, Li Minghui felt very happy: "Father said she would come, then she will definitely come. Father, Minghui will leave first."
After all, Li Minghui is a girl in the boudoir, so she should avoid it. Li Mingzhi looked at Li Gong and saw that he didn't ask him to leave, so he didn't go out and simply sat down. He wanted to get to know Ruan Qi.
Ruan Qi came to ask for an audience with the King of Southern Xinjiang, but was sent away at the gate several times. He spent a lot of money on the pretext of looking for a way out, but no one dared to bring him to see Li Gong.
Today I can finally see the King of Southern Xinjiang, but the opportunity was given to Ruan Geng by his old father. Just thinking about the mission of this trip, he complained about Ruan Geng in his heart.
He obviously wanted to get closer to Li Gongla, but he also asked Yao to come and talk about it himself. Ruan Qi even doubted whether his old father was getting old and confused.
However, when he arrived at the temporary residence of the King of Southern Xinjiang, Ruan Qi realized the difference between himself and his old father. He was invited into the residence under the pretext of being ordered by Marquis Ding An.
After a moment, he came back to his senses. Ruan Qi followed the arrogant servant and looked at him calmly. The King of Southern Xinjiang was indeed rich and wealthy, and the temporary house he lived in in the capital was so luxurious.
Apart from anything else, the furnishings Ruan Qi saw were all valuable. Even the inconspicuous flowers and trees were precious species upon closer inspection.
I originally thought that Li Gong would be a down-and-out prince after he was demoted to southern Xinjiang. If Ruan Qi wanted to befriend Ruan Geng because of Ruan Geng's orders before, now he is trying to curry favor with him.
"Master Ruan, please." The servant who came to the door to lead the way stopped and stepped aside, extending his hand to signal.
Ruan Qi took a deep breath and stepped into the threshold with a smile on his face. He saw Li Gong sitting in the center seat.
The Li Gong in front of him was still the familiar face from back then, but he had the majesty of a superior person. In addition, he also had a bit of indescribable ruthlessness. Ruan Qi couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
"Aqi is here." Li Gong proactively greeted him warmly.
Hearing the familiar name and seeing Li Gong's smiling face, Ruan Qi was in a trance for a moment. He must have been dazzled just now, because it was clear that he was still the big brother who took good care of him back then.
"The common people bow to the prince."
"Oh, why is it so?"
Li Gong was very satisfied to see Ruan Qi's gift. He recalled some of the scenes when they met with emotion on his face.
Ruan Qi, who was kneeling on the ground, was a little embarrassed. Li Gong said this, but did not let him get up.
Kneeling there, Ruan Qi listened to Li Gong's talk. He talked for half a cup of tea and still didn't finish it. His legs were numb, and he couldn't help but secretly groan in his heart.
Li Mingzhi watched from the side, and he naturally saw the change in Ruan Qi's expression. Knowing that his father was deliberately putting on airs to humiliate him, he secretly entertained himself as if he were watching a play.
"Father, please ask Mr. Ruan to sit down, and you two can slowly talk about old times." Li Mingzhi said in time when he saw Ruan Qi's body trembling slightly.
"Oh!" Li Gong seemed to have just discovered it, "Aqi, why are you still kneeling? Get up quickly."
Ruan Qi felt angry and could only swallow it for the time being. He was left without an official position. He was ashamed to think that he could only call himself a "grassroots citizen" in front of Li Gong.
"Zhi'er, why don't you come over to see me?" Li Gong smiled as if to give Ruan Qi enough face.
"I've met Mr. Ruan."
"Don't dare to take it, don't dare to take it."
"What's wrong with that?" Li Gong lamented, "You hugged him back then."
"I was just a kid back then, and now I'm so big in a blink of an eye." Ruan Qi followed Li Gong's words.
Li Mingzhi said interestingly: "In the past few days after returning to Beijing, my father is still thinking about those old friends from back then, especially Mr. Ruan and Mr. Ruan."
"I just returned to the capital, and I haven't settled in yet. I think everyone will be very busy before the new year. I wanted to find time to meet again after the new year, but I didn't expect you to come today." Li Gong nodded repeatedly, "I have the intention, I have the intention.
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"The threshold for entering the prince's house is very high. I have been here twice before and was not able to get in." No matter how stupid Ruan Qi was, he could still hear the hypocrisy in Li Gong's words. "Today, I can only get in because of my father's orders. Speaking of which, it's all about trust."
What a blessing to his old man."
Well, I didn't expect that Ruan Qi still had some edges and corners, but Li Gong could see how sharp he was at this moment.
"Is there such a thing?" Li Gong pretended to be surprised.
Li Mingzhi stood up and said: "Master Ruan San wants to see you? My father doesn't know about this at all. I will investigate it later to find out which servant is short-sighted. I will definitely punish him severely. Please give me a lot of money, sir."
Compare it."
I have to say that Li Mingzhi spoke beautifully, and Ruan Qi became less angry after hearing it.
"Aqi must be here to catch up with me and reminisce about old times."
Li Gong gestured: "Sit down."
Turning around, Li Gong said again: "Tea."
With his brows furrowed, Ruan Qi was originally a smart man who read poetry and books. He immediately remembered the famous couplet "Sit, please sit, please have a seat; tea, serve tea, serve good tea."
By this time, Ruan Qi finally understood what kind of role he was in Li Gong's eyes.
"No need to bother." Ruan Qi stood and said loudly, "On my father's order, I came here to say that he is old and occasionally catches the cold. I'm afraid he won't be able to attend the banquet on the second day of the new year. Please forgive me."
After all he had to say, Ruan Qi bowed slightly and held his hands in his hands: "Farewell."
After saying that, Ruan Qi turned around and left. From the corner of his eye, he saw Li Gong and his son showing surprised expressions for a moment, and he walked out with a calm pace.
I have to say that it feels so good to straighten up and be a human being. But the moment he stepped out of the door, Ruan Qi's face fell. He regretted that he was too impulsive.
Just for a moment, he slapped Li Gong in the face, and the opportunity he had got flew away. He spent so much money on it, and Ruan Qi couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh. This chapter has been completed!