Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 1163 Extreme Pull
In Li Qinzai's heart, Li Ji is a well-deserved hero.

It has nothing to do with blood and family ties, just because of Li Jiyixue's decades-old feud between the two countries, he is a hero, not inferior to Huo Qubing who was sealed off as a wolf.

Heroes cannot shed blood and tears.

Now there is an undercurrent in the court of Chang'an, one is to fight for the reserve, and the other is to suppress the heroes.

Li Qinzai doesn't need to participate in the fight for reserves, but he can't ignore the heroes who suppressed him. He must solve this trouble smoothly before Li Ji's class teacher returns triumphantly.

Now Li Qinzai's biggest confusion is whether the action of suppressing the heroes was inspired by Li Zhi.

If someone else was playing this small trick behind his back, Li Qinzai was capable of finding him out, and then slapped him eighteen big mouths back and forth.

If Li Zhi also felt that Li Jigong was superior to the lord, there would be no reason for him to rebel. When Li Ji came back, Li Qinzai could only persuade his family to resign and find a quiet place to retire.

So, is Li Zhi an emperor who can't tolerate heroes?

The carriage left the East Palace, and Li Qinzai sat in the carriage, opened the curtain, and looked at the Taiji Palace passing by.

The palace is deep and the palace walls are towering, which makes people inexplicably awe-inspiring.

Back at the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai just got out of the carriage, and immediately noticed countless pairs of eyes staring at him nearby.

Well, it's the eyeliner of a certain force again.

It was another battle for the crown prince, and Li Qinzai became a little impatient.

How the hell did I say not to get involved, there are so many people staring at him every day, there is no trust between people, right?
Standing outside the gate of the mansion, Li Qinzai took a deep breath, and suddenly turned around and yelled at the dark place outside: "If you look at me again, I'm really going to fight. There's no end to paying back! Get out!"

There was a rustle in the dark, and the eyeliner who was peeping in the dark couldn't help being shocked, and then quickly disappeared without a trace.

After Li Qinzai glanced coldly, he beckoned for Buqu to carry him into the mansion.

Li Qinzai didn't care about competing for the reserve, but Li Qinzai only cared about who was secretly plotting to harm Li Ji.

It was difficult to find out the ghosts and monsters in the dark, and Song Sen was not in Chang'an, Li Qinzai's eyes were darkened, and he was very uncomfortable feeling like a blind man.

The next day, Li Qinzai got up very early in the morning, and just after dawn, he was fully dressed and sat in the room in a daze.

After a long time, Li Qinzai called Steward Wu and ordered him to prepare a small gift. He was going out to visit his elders.

The elder's surname is Liu, and his first name is Rengui.A person Li Qinzai didn't like very much, and said many bad things about him behind his back.

Since it was impossible to find out who was behind the conspiracy, Li Qinzai could only rely on deduction.

Liu Rengui and Li Ji had always been at odds. When Emperor Taizong conquered Goguryeo, Li Ji acquiesced in the slaughter and looting of the city. Because of this incident, Liu Rengui participated in Li Ji many times.

The grievances between the two are still as hot as a freshly pulled papa until now, in short, they just don't like each other.

If anyone in the court would target Li Ji like this, Li Qinzai thought about it, and Liu Rengui was the most suspicious. After all, this was another opportunity to pull Li Ji down, but if Li Zhi was a little narrow-minded, Li Ji would peel off his skin if he died.

Liu Rengui and Li Ji have been enemies for many years, and he has always been a hated speech officer. It has to be said that Li Qinzai's suspicion is reasonable.

After going out and getting into the carriage, under the escort of the tributaries, Li Qin carried a group of people to Liu Rengui's mansion.

Liu Rengui is not only a speech official, but also a clean and poor official.

Those who stand on the moral high ground have to sacrifice something, such as glory and wealth, otherwise how can they convince the public.

Liu Rengui's mansion is very shabby, and a pair of stone lions in front of the door are small and ugly, like a pair of pugs who have not won the right to mate.

The gate was deserted and the traffic was sparse, and even the paint on the gate was seriously peeled off. The old copper ring hung limply on the door, revealing a dying smell.

Li Qinzai was carried out of the carriage, and when he saw the poor and desolate door, the corner of his mouth couldn't help twitching.

He is obviously a member of the third rank in the court, and his life is like a disaster. It seems that in Liu Rengui's eyes, morality and wealth are sworn enemies, and the two cannot coexist.

Feng Su stepped forward to knock on the door, and after a while, the door opened, and an old servant looked at Li Qinzai outside the door with his dim eyes.

After Li Qinzai greeted him politely, he said his name and identity. The old servant smiled hurriedly, bent his body and invited Li Qinzai in.

Sitting in the dilapidated front hall, Li Qinzai didn't have to wait long before Liu Rengui came proudly.

Li Qinzai hurriedly stood up and saluted as a junior.

The unsmiling Liu Rengui didn't show the slightest smile when he saw Li Qinzai, but just nodded.

"First of all, congratulations to Duke Li for being promoted to the Duke. It is admirable that Koguryo fought calmly and to the death." Liu Rengui said slowly, stroking his beard.

Li Qinzai said with a smile: "Uncle Liu is absurd, the boy is just a reward for eating the king, and it's just a matter of being loyal to the king."

A smile finally appeared in Liu Rengui's eyes: "After the battle at Baijiangkou, I have never worked with Duke Li again. I heard that the battle outside Black Bone City was extremely tragic. I wish I could die side by side with Duke Li..."

Li Qinzai twitched the corner of his mouth, you are amazing, you are noble.

You want to die is your business, don't drag me along?
"Uncle Liu must have a chance to die." Li Qinzai said sincerely.

Liu Rengui's expression froze, there was something wrong with his words...

"The Li family and the old man don't have much contact with each other. I don't know how Mr. Li came to the door today..."

Li Qinzai picked up a brocade box beside him, which contained a small gift prepared by Butler Wu.

"It's nothing else. The kid just returned to Chang'an. I haven't seen my elders and old people for too long. I miss him so much, so I came to pay a visit to An."

Speaking of which, Li Qinzai held up the brocade box in his hand, opened it and said with a smile: "A little care is not enough to show respect, and please ask Uncle Liu to laugh... Damn it! What a f*cking old prodigal, it's too expensive!"

Opening the brocade box, Li Qinzai suddenly found that there were ten thumb-sized gemstones inside, some red and some green. He was so distressed that he stopped breathing suddenly, and blurted out a curse subconsciously.

Before leaving the house, he ordered Steward Wu to prepare a small gift, and Steward Wu prepared it soon. Li Qin loaded the carriage and did not open the box to look at it, so he had no idea what Steward Wu had prepared.

Now opening it in front of Liu Rengui, Li Qinzai suddenly felt a heavy loss.

Money was tight at first, but the housekeeper unexpectedly prepared such an expensive gift for him...

It's just an ordinary visit, do you know what a "small gift" is?
Liu Rengui's funeral is not worth giving such a precious gem!
With sharp eyes and quick hands, Li Qinzai closed the brocade box with a snap, and Li Qinzai smiled at Liu Rengui.

"I'm just kidding, I'm just kidding... The people below don't know how to do things. It seems that they gave the wrong gift. Uncle Liu forgives the sin. I'll ask someone to buy it. Do you like pastries? I know there is a shop in Chang'an City that makes golden crisps. Very authentic..."

However, the moment Liu Rengui opened the brocade box just now, he also saw the gems inside.

"Mr. Li's generosity taught the old man to be respectful. I didn't make a mistake. It was given to the old man, but the old man was disrespectful..."

Liu Rengui gave a rare smile, and reached out his hand to hold the other end of the brocade box.

Li Qinzai held the brocade box and refused to let go, his face extremely ugly: "Uncle Liu, I really sent the wrong one..."

"That's right, the old man has nothing else to like in this life, but he likes shiny gems, which are especially lovable."

The old and the young each held one end of the brocade box and competed with each other, pulling to the limit.

Li Qinzai's face was livid, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle Liu, you are an upright official, and your style is as clean as water. How can you accept such an expensive gift?"

"I don't accept gifts from others, but I really don't need to be polite to gifts from your Li family."

(End of this chapter)