After Mrs. Li Yang of the Prime Minister asked for the signature, she went to the side hall to look for Li Linfu, but was informed by an old servant in the mansion that the Prime Minister had returned home early. Although Li Yang was a little dissatisfied, it was not easy to show it in the Buddhist pure land, so she had to
Returning home in a carriage with the servants.
Shen'er brought back many memories of his youth, and Li Linfu was overjoyed. Not only was Shen'er very similar to Suzhen's appearance back then, but his words, deeds, and even a small movement habit were exactly the same. When Li Linfu was young, he was obsessed with greed.
Having lost his position of power, Suzhen naturally wanted to make more compensation for Shen'er. Now that he is the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, what can't he do?
As soon as he returned to the mansion, Li Linfu sent someone to move Shen'er to a secluded small courtyard on the south side. This courtyard was quiet because almost no one passed by on weekdays. Li Linfu was very concerned about bringing Shen'er back to the mansion.
Keep it secret. Although he loved Shen'er because of his memory of Suzhen, he didn't want Li Yang to be jealous or upset because of it. After all, she was his wife, the wife he had a bad relationship with.
Of course, after calming down from the initial surprise, Li Linfu also became suspicious of Shen'er's sudden appearance. In the past, he would have thoroughly investigated his background and searched for the person behind the scenes. But now, he is more willing to pretend
He was fooling around and enjoying the time with Shen'er. However, the security work of the Prime Minister's Mansion has indeed been significantly strengthened. It seems that Li Linfu is not completely at ease with Shen'er.
When Li Kuo received the flying pigeon message from Miss Shen'er, he was filled with uncontrollable ecstasy. According to their prior plan, Miss Shen'er took the initiative to approach Li Linfu and was taken back to his home by Li Linfu. This was the most difficult step. As long as this step
If she succeeds, many things will fall into place naturally. It is naturally impossible for her to gain Li Linfu's trust as soon as they meet her. For such a cunning and cunning person, it is very difficult for him to trust someone unconditionally.
But a sense of trust can be cultivated. Once Li Linfu is deeply involved in his relationship with Shen'er and cannot extricate himself, it is the time for them to take the final step.
This plan is one step after another, one link after another, and there will never be any room for mistakes.
"Sir, Liniang just made a pot of chrysanthemum tea for him. It should be for him to soothe his mind." Shen Liniang walked into Li Kuo's study and placed a pot of chrysanthemum tea on the table.
In the past few days, Li Kuo has been discussing important matters with his confidants. When he gets excited, he often forgets to eat. If he can't eat enough, the boy's complexion will turn sallow, and his body will also appear thin. Shen Liniang sees it.
, she felt extremely distressed, but she couldn't do anything to help her. She could only watch and worry. Yesterday, she suddenly remembered the old saying that tea can relieve fatigue, so she brewed this pot of chrysanthemum tea and brought it to Li Kuo.
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"It's Liniang. This chrysanthemum is a good thing, but it can't compare with the taste of ordinary green tea."
Li Kuo rolled up the letter sent by Miss Shen'er into a roll and put it back into the small tube. He had just received the good news, so he was naturally in a good mood, and his face became slightly rosy.
"Young master, you don't know." Shen Liniang smiled lightly: "This chrysanthemum is a wild chrysanthemum that grows on Nanshan Mountain, and this pot of water is made from the morning dew that Liniang collects every morning. This pot of chrysanthemum tea is no better than
Green tea tastes bad.”
Li Kuo patted his thigh and said with a smile: "Since it is Liniang's wish, today I will taste the taste."
"Sir, this life is like tasting tea. It always tastes slightly bitter when you first drink it. After you drink more and get used to it, you can taste the sweetness. Just think of the tea leaves, which have just been scalded with boiling water. , some float on the surface, and some sink to the bottom of the cup. They float and sink in the meantime, but as long as they finally rise to the surface of the water, isn't it enough?"
Shen Liniang smiled gently and said: "The most important thing when drinking tea is to be in a good mood. If you are in a messy mood, how can you appreciate the sweetness of it?"
With a bitter smile, Li Kuo waved his hand and said: "It's best if you think so. Next month A Tian and I..."
"Young master, there is no need to say anything. Liniang understands."
Shen Liniang had already learned about Li Kuo's proposal of marriage to Mr. Du. The wedding date was set for the tenth day of the next month. Although Li Kuo didn't say it clearly, she could see the joy in the young man's heart. Du Jingtian and the young master were childhood sweethearts. It's natural to become a legal wife. As for her, even though her identity has been cleared, she was born in a brothel. How can she compete with Du Jingtian?
At first, she stayed just to repay her kindness. Later, after more than a month of getting along, she gradually developed a secret love for the handsome and heroic Li Kuo. She admired his integrity and loyalty, and appreciated his stubbornness and righteousness. That's why she asked the young man He proposed, hoping that he could move him into the house.
But this doesn't mean that she wants to be the first wife. She just wants to watch him quietly and guard him, and then she will be satisfied.
For a woman like her who comes from a dusty background, she values and cherishes the happiness around her, and of course it is easier to be content.
She never expected to be Li Kuo's first wife. Firstly, it was because of her sensitive identity, and secondly, it was because of the young man's deep love for Du Jingtian. They are both women, how could she not know the meaning of such behavior?
Li Kuo breathed a sigh of relief. Since Shen Liniang could be patient, his worries were solved. He treated Shen Liniang more like a confidant, and it was a great pleasure to have a confidant by his side.
"What I mean is that you two have arranged your marriage together. First of all, there are a lot of things going on in the house these days, so it shouldn't be delayed for too long. Secondly, my mother doesn't like to be extravagant." Li Kuo nodded and said I gave you my detailed thoughts about the wedding.
These things will have to be told to Shen Liniang sooner or later. Tell her earlier so that she can be prepared.
"Everything is up to the young master." Liniang's cheeks were slightly red and she replied in a deep voice. For people of their status, the so-called wedding is a luxury. Being able to get married together with the eldest brother actually earned attention.
"A Tian has a straightforward temper. I'm afraid you will have to worry more about things in the house from now on."
"Although sister A Tian is a bit straight-tempered, she is very kind. Liniang will definitely assist her and take care of things in the house."
Shen Liniang didn't want Li Kuo to worry about these trivial matters anymore, so she bit her jade lips and hurriedly responded.
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At the same time, in Mrs. Guo Guo's house in Xuanyangfang, Yang Zhao was pacing anxiously.
Since he came back from Hedong, he has not lived a peaceful life. First, someone accused him of not doing enough to provide disaster relief, which worsened the disaster situation. Within a few days, someone wrote a secret letter, exposing his "evil deeds" of embezzling disaster relief rice. Just now Hearing this news, Yang Zhao's lungs almost exploded with anger. If he could understand the impeachment for his inability to provide disaster relief, then it was purely a false accusation that he embezzled rice grains!
How can you frame someone with a red mouth and white teeth?
Look at which of the officials who jumped out to impeach are high-ranking officials of fifth rank or above? Li Linfu, an old thief, is so cruel that he actually wants to use this incident to suppress himself and honor him as prime minister. In fact, this time during the Hedong disaster relief
You can't blame yourself entirely. If Taiyuan Yin Pei Xingda hadn't secretly done something to change the rice distribution tools into small ones, how could a large number of victims have migrated?
Afterwards, Pei Xingda actually bit him back, saying that he was reluctant to distribute all the rice in the warehouse to the victims, so he changed it to a smaller rice bucket.
What a big joke. The corn in Jinyang City does not belong to his family, so why would he be reluctant to part with it? Pei Xingda, Li Linfu's lackey, is really bullying people.
Although His Majesty the Emperor suppressed the matter and did not pursue the matter in depth, he was quite disappointed with himself. He had hoped that he would get the credit this time and be admitted to the political hall. But who knows, not only did he not get half of the credit, but he also missed the chance.
His Majesty the Emperor was upset after eating it for no reason.
Li Linfu, this old thief! It seems that if I don't get rid of him, I will never be able to be the prime minister. You forced me to do this, old thief!
Mrs. Guo Guo was disturbed by his footsteps and scolded: "What are you running around about? Can you solve the problem in a hurry? You deserve to be plotted against!"
Yang Zhao and Yang Huahua didn't have the slightest fondness for Yang Zhao. He thought he had picked up a good job, and this time he could join the Political Affairs Hall and help the Yang family gain a foothold in Beijing. Who knew that he couldn't hold up the wall, and was kicked out by others?
After some calculations, he almost lost his official position.
Can such a person be an official? Such a person also wants to achieve the high position of prime minister?
If it weren't for the fact that the Yang family didn't have any outstanding talents, they wouldn't have been able to support Adou like him.
But angry, Yang Huahua had to make plans for Yang Zhao.
Li Linfu's attack may seem careless, but it is actually very vicious. Withholding rice grains without permission is a serious crime. If he is convinced, even the fourth sister will not be able to protect him.
It seems that Li Linfu has regarded her Yang family as an important imaginary enemy and will work hard to suppress her.
"Don't worry, I've already started thinking of a solution. Now that the old thief has accepted Shen'er, it means there's something going on. Unexpectedly, this old man has been treacherous all his life and actually fell into the word love. Well, let's call it
Even if he is a romantic ghost, he will not live up to his reputation as the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty."
With a faint sigh, Yang Huahua glanced at Yang Zhao and said, "Don't go looking for brother Kuo'er these days. His Majesty was furious because of his secret meeting with the prince some time ago. If you go to him now, it will undoubtedly make matters worse."
"This, how can this work! You also know that I just caught some clues and want to discuss it with him. Could it be that in your eyes, I, Yang Zhao, am so useless? Apart from going to court, I have to stay in the house without looking for anything.
Doing half-dozen things?”
Yang Zhao was furious, his chest heaving up and down, like a sheepskin raft full of energy. Yang Huahua clearly looked down on herself, but she didn't know that this incident might directly change the fate of the family.
"You are talking about those 'merchants' from the Western Regions. This matter is easy to handle. Isn't Xuan'er's house also in Qinrenfang? Ask him to discuss it with Kuo'er brother. They young people will come forward. Your Majesty