Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 459
Traveling so far, Li Qinzai has indeed several enemies, from Wu Yuanshuang to Li Yifu, they all settled their enemies.

Don't worry about the dandies who have been beaten up before. Although they are also considered enemies, they are not enough in weight and qualifications. They don't have the intelligence to set up such a big game, and even Li Ji has been implicated.

It’s not that they look down on them, those who run rampant in Chang’an really don’t have the ability to overwhelm the sky, they are the best in drinking, fighting and jealousy, and they are really not good at conspiracy involving court officials and ministers.

So Li Qinzai immediately excluded all the dandies in Chang'an City.

His eyes were on those courtiers who had offended him.

Standing in front of the empty palace gate, Li Qinzai pondered for a long time before slowly boarding the carriage and returning to the Duke's mansion.

The tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop, the height of the temple is as far as the rivers and lakes, all are involuntary.

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In the backyard of a posthouse in the west city of Chang'an, the county magistrate of Jinxiang sat alone in the quiet courtyard with his chin in his hands, staring blankly at the clouds in the sky.

At this moment, she has many random thoughts in her mind.

Imagine floating freely like a cloud. If you can grow a pair of wings, you will surely roam the mountains and rivers in this life.

Thinking about the destination of her life, she is twenty-nine years old this year, and her father said that she has to think about life-long events. Maybe this year, or next year, when her father returns from Bingzhou, it will be the time for her to marry.

Marriage, just a few years ago, she still thought it was a very distant thing.

At that time, she never thought about these things. As she got older, she saw more of her father's favor towards women, and she didn't have any expectations for her future husband.

If all the men in the world were like her father, it might be a happy thing to die alone.

Until... she met Li Qinzai.

A man who is difficult to describe in words, has unpredictable abilities, has an extremely smug mouth, and has a lazy but optimistic personality.

Jinxiang had to admit that such a man was very good, very good.But excellence is not the reason for falling in love with him.

His tenderness to Cui Jie, the playful jokes between husband and wife, and his careful education of Qiao'er.

She saw all of this, and during the days when she was a guest at Ganjingzhuang, she had unknowingly devoted herself to such a life.

What's worse, she unknowingly substituted herself as the hostess.

The days on him are like gurgling springs, flowing quietly, there is no vigorous love and hustle and bustle, only the faint sweetness revealed in the calmness, as if even the daily necessities, rice, oil and salt are somewhat sweet.

That was the rest of her life that she dreamed of, but was lived by her best friend.

She is never deceitful, she is indeed a little jealous of Cui Jie.

So she chose to leave, she didn't belong to her own life, so don't bother them.

It's a pity that she and him didn't even have decent acquaintance memories, but it ended hastily.

Maybe he still doesn't know that he lived in her heart for a while.

The moment she was about to give up, she also stood in the cold wind for a long, long time.

The familiar figure that appeared in his mind could not be lingered.

Jinxiang sighed dejectedly.

A maid hurriedly walked into the yard and reported: "Master, this servant has just returned from the market and heard a rumor that the British government is in trouble..."

Hearing this, Jin Xiang straightened up abruptly, and the maid was startled by her violent reaction and took two steps back.

Jin Xiang suddenly realized that he had lost his composure, so he unnaturally cut his hair, and said, "What's wrong with Yinggong?"

"The grandson of Ying Gong's eldest house was imprisoned because of something. Ying Gong was also found out about an old case more than 20 years ago. It was said that he was murdered and plundered. Some people in the market said that Ying Gong must have been framed."

Jin Xiang frowned lightly, and said: "The two incidents happened at the same time, both related to the British government. Obviously, someone is behind the scenes. Who did General Li offend?"

"I don't know, but I heard that the fifth young man of the Li family was summoned by Duke Ying and returned to Chang'an urgently yesterday. It seems that he wants to deal with these two troubles on behalf of Duke Ying."

Jin Xiang's eyes lit up, then quickly dimmed, and said, "Uncle Li...has he returned to Chang'an?"

"Yes."

Jin Xiang murmured: "He is only in his 20s, can he solve these troubles?"

The maid didn't know how to answer, so she just bowed her head and remained silent.

As if caught in his own thoughts, Jin Xiang muttered to himself: "He only has the favor of the emperor after all, but this time it has affected Duke Ying. Can he help the family get through this disaster?"

It should be difficult, right?
In Chang'an City, what are the dudes in their 20s doing?They are playing and singing every night, looking for pleasure and buying drunk. If they are a little bit more competitive, they will be low-ranking officials under the shade of kindness.

The only thing they rely on is the power of the family, without the power of the family, they are nothing.

But this time, he has to shoulder the responsibility of the whole family.

Jin Xiang thought it was very difficult.

In recent years, her father has been demoted by the emperor. She has seen her father sitting alone under a lonely lamp in a daze countless times. She also wants to help her father, but she can't do anything.

Is Li Qinzai today as helpless as she was in the past?
Imagining Li Qinzai sitting alone and helpless in a secluded courtyard in his mind, Jin Xiang felt distressed.

After a long time, Jin Xiang gritted his teeth and said bitterly: "It's really my fault!"

When looking at the maid at the side, Jin Xiang has become calm and dignified.

"Prepare the car and go out of the city. I'm going to see Niu Fangzhi."

The maid just turned around after agreeing, Jin Xiang stopped her again, and after thinking for a moment, said: "Is there a scholar who came to submit bank papers to the father the day before yesterday?"

"Yes, he wanted to invest in the bank with His Royal Highness King Teng, but unexpectedly His Highness was in Bingzhou, so the scholar had to leave disappointed."

Jin Xiang said slowly: "I've read that scholar's work volume. He has done a good job in policy articles. He has insights into the current situation and military tactics. He is a good talent." '

The maid said cautiously: "The county lord means..."

"Give him my name card and ask him to turn to Li Jingchu's disciples as a guest, and tell Li Jingchu that I... will send him a talent on behalf of Jie'er. If he can use it, I will keep it. Hmph! Thank you!"

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Li Qinzai, who was full of irritability, returned to the Duke's mansion, but just as he got off the carriage, he saw a person rushing out of the slant.

Liu Asi and Old Wei next to him were shocked, and without thinking, they drew their swords horizontally, and the two sword lights flashed, and the people who rushed out were stopped in their tracks, still maintaining their running posture, but they did not dare to move.

"Don't misunderstand, don't misunderstand! I am not a bad person." The visitor trembled.

Li Qinzai stood in front of the carriage, looked him up and down, and said, "Who are you? Why do you stay in front of the Duke's mansion? Why do you startle me?"

With two knives on his neck, the visitor said, "Your honor is Li Jingchu, Li Xianbo?"

"good."

The visitor breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Forgive me for taking the liberty, but I was recommended by the county lord of Jinxiang, and I want to worship Li County Bo's family as a guest."

"County Lord Jinxiang?" Li Qinzai was stunned, then took a closer look at him, and said, "Who are you?"

"Your Majesty, King Luo Bin."

(End of this chapter)