In the evening, the tired birds return to the forest, and the setting sun shines on the lush green mountain forest, as if it has covered this quiet paradise with colorful clothes.
Qin Mubai and Li Ke walked in front, followed by Yao'er, Shuang'er and several little orphans holding hands with each other. The servants of Prince Wu's Mansion followed behind slowly in a carriage. The group of people walked on the tree-lined mountain road.
, walk and chat.
"Mubai, what are your plans?" Li Ke said, "With all due respect. Judging from the current situation, it seems that you are not suitable to continue to stay in Baiqi and work as an errand in the palace. Although my father has always been broad-minded.
I won't really hate you or be jealous of you, but this time Gao Yang's incident has caused such a big fuss and rumors are spreading. In order to avoid suspicion, my father may be thinking of changing your job for you. You might as well take the initiative yourself.
"
"What Your Highness said is absolutely true. I have considered this matter." Qin Mubai said, "The establishment of Baiqi was an attempt. Although the emperor does not need to trust people and employ people without trusting others, some troubles are indeed unavoidable. The harem
There are many female relatives among them, which will inevitably lead to gossip from the outside world. In addition, if the incident involving Princess Gaoyang is triggered this time... I think the emperor may even disband Baiqi."
"That's not the case." Li Ke said, "Baiqi is a very good army. My father has praised Baiqi many times in private, and also praised you. However, it is in the limelight right now, so you might as well avoid it first.
It won't be a problem if you drive for a while and return to Baiqi. After all, it's not easy for the emperor to find a suitable Baiqi envoy. He doesn't really want to drive you away from Baiqi. I think he will let you go this time.
Fake, that's what I mean. I hope you can stay away from the limelight and wait until the matter subsides before making further calculations."
Qin Mubai wondered in his mind, if Li Ke took the initiative to say this to me, was there something hidden behind his words, implying that he had already thought of a place for me? Then why didn't I take the initiative to tell him?
"Now I can only rest at home for the time being. There is no other good place to go." Qin Mubai said casually, "If your highness has a way, you might as well give it to me next time?"
"Don't tell me, it really does exist." Li Ke smiled mysteriously.
"Really?" Qin Mubai blinked a few times, "What's the way out?"
"I listened to my father's summons today and entered the palace today." Li Ke said, "Originally, my father planned to let me come back to the stage during Gao Yang's wedding. Now that there has been such a commotion, the wedding has to be postponed.
So, my father pointed out another way to me. Just this morning, Jiangzhou Prefecture reported urgently that there was a serious flood disaster there, and the prefectural government did not have enough manpower to provide disaster relief. He requested the imperial court to provide support. So His Majesty planned to let me take the lead.
Do this."
"It is already the dry season of late summer and early autumn, so why are there floods at this time?" Qin Mubai asked.
"I don't know now. It is said that it is not the flooding of the Yellow River, but a breach of a lake embankment." Li Ke said, "The specific situation will only be clear after investigation in the past. The top priority now is disaster relief. His Majesty has issued a military order.
Five thousand soldiers from Jiangzhou Prefecture and nearby prefectures and counties were recruited and assembled at night in Jiangzhou. The person sent to take charge of the overall situation was me, accompanied by several officials from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household."
Qin Mubai thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, you mean to take me with you?"
Li Ke smiled slightly and said hehe: "It's not to lead, it's to invite. You are a majestic Baiqi Envoy and the commander of the royal army. How can you go anywhere? When I was talking to my father just now, I vaguely heard
He came to the implication of his father's words. He said that the floods in Jiangzhou in autumn, which caused disasters to the people, must be a punishment from heaven for the emperor's misconduct. Therefore, it is up to the emperor to go to rescue the people, pray for mercy, and apologize. But now
Sheji was busy with many affairs and government affairs, so I went there on his behalf. He also said, 'Wherever I go, I will treat you as a dear friend.' The implication is that I was sent out as an imperial envoy."
"I understand." Qin Mubai said, "Since he is an imperial envoy, he is usually accompanied by bodyguards, usually Qianniu Guards and Jinwu Guards.