After being divorced, my identity as a poet was exposed

The rooster crows.

dawn.

Perhaps it was the rain last night that caused Guangling City to be shrouded in thick fog today.

This makes it even more chilly.

Standing in the foggy small courtyard, Li Chenan was still wearing a blue gown, and he did not feel the chill of the autumn morning.

The true energy in his body was flowing naturally.

Not slow or slow, but enough to withstand such autumn cold.

The side room is the kitchen. There are faint sounds of pots and pans coming from the kitchen. Xu Shi's mother has already gotten up and is cooking.

He walked slowly in this familiar yet unfamiliar courtyard, and before he knew it, he came to the door of the west courtyard.

This is the courtyard where Er Niang and Li Chendong live.

He had never been in before, but he thought that there were no longer the evil slaves in the past.

He has no intention of going in now.

Because the most I could do after entering was say good morning to Er Niang.

Instead, she will feel even more cramped.

But just as he turned around, a voice came from the yard.

The sound was very low, and ordinary people would not be able to hear it.

Li Chenan's five senses were different from ordinary people's, and the surroundings were extremely quiet at the moment, so the sound fell on his ears.

It was Li Chendong’s voice:

"Mom...the child has already told his father."

"With my child's knowledge, although he is far behind my brother, it is still possible for me to take the exam and gain a meritorious status."

"In Guangling City, our family comes from a scholarly family after all, and my father looks down on businessmen deep down, so... I still don't think it's appropriate to open a shop as you mentioned."

"Brother will become emperor when he returns to Kyoto."

"But our family opens a small tea shop... My father will definitely not agree to it, and it will also disgrace my brother."

"So, so I still want to go to Kyoto."

"Father has agreed. He just asked me to ask my brother what he meant."

Li Chenan turned around and was still standing at the door. The fog was so thick that he couldn't actually see anything.

Then Jiang Hui's voice came.

The voice was also very low and stern:

"Mom, no!"

"What's good about Kyoto?"

"Don't look at the prosperity of Kyoto. How do you know the invisible dangers behind the prosperity!"

"Mom, you are the only son!"

"You went to Kyoto, what will your mother do?"

"...When the child is admitted to the imperial examination and has the care of his brother, he will probably be able to stay in Kyoto and serve as an official. When the time comes, he will naturally bring his mother to Kyoto to enjoy the blessings!"

Jiang Huiqi laughed.

"You kid..."

"Mom, I will never harm you!"

"Be good, listen to mother. It's okay if you don't do business. You can study at home... In short, mother doesn't allow you to go to Kyoto!"

Li Chendong seemed a little excited, and his voice became louder:

"Mom, why?"

"Don't you want our Li family to have another Jinshi?"

"If the child can be named on the gold medal list, it will also bring honor to the mother!"

"This way we can at least hold our heads high in front of my brother. Why doesn't mother allow it?"

It was quiet for ten breaths, then Jiang Hui sighed leisurely:

"Mom, I just don't allow it!"

"At least not now!"

"...When will that be possible?"

"Wait three more years!"

"What are you waiting for?"

"Don't ask, just wait and see in three years."

"...Mom, are you hiding something from me?"

"No, it's getting late. I have to go greet your aunt. It's time to make breakfast."

There was the sound of footsteps, Li Chenan thought for a while, turned around and left.

When he returned to the main courtyard, his father Li Wenhan was already sitting in the pavilion.

He put on a green cotton-padded jacket and cooked a pot of tea on the stone table in the pavilion.

Li Chenan walked over, sat opposite Li Wenhan with a smile on his face, took over the task of making tea, and said:

"Autumn is getting stronger. Even if you want to drink tea, you can make it in the room." Li Wenhan looked at his 'son' with an apologetic smile:

"I still feel more comfortable outside...Last night, my father, my father seemed to remember that I didn't have a few glasses of wine, but I was drunk for some reason."

"I couldn't remember what happened last night when I woke up this morning... It seems that I am really old, and my drinking capacity has been reduced unconsciously."

Li Chenan grinned:

"The main reason is that Huapingchun is too strong, but it would be better to drink less of this wine."

After pouring two cups of tea, Li Chenan handed one over:

“There’s still a lot going on in Kyoto.”

"I plan to stay for a while and go to Zhongli Mansion, and then leave for Kyoto tomorrow."

"I'm thinking... don't go to the academy to teach. Just go to Kyoto with me. I will take care of you for the rest of your life."

Li Wenhan took the tea cup, pondered for three breaths, smiled slightly and shook his head:

"My father has already discussed this matter with your mother, and it was your mother's decision."

"She said that you must be very busy when you become the emperor. It would be troublesome to live in the palace and come out to see us."

"Besides... dad can't bear to part with this place."

"Back then, your grandfather resigned and returned here. Before his death, he handed over the Li Mansion to his father."

"He only had two wishes when he died."

"Raising you."

"Then we just need to take good care of this yard."

"So... you have grown up now and embarked on a path that you never thought of as a father, which is great!"

"Then all that's left is to take care of this yard."

Li Wenhan took a sip of tea and looked up into the thick fog. The wing on the opposite side was vaguely visible, but there was a sense of sadness in his eyes that was as vague as the thick fog.

"Your grandfather is buried in Qifeng Mountain."

"His memorial day always requires descendants to burn a stick of incense and a handful of paper, so we'd better stay here."

Li Chenan pondered for three breaths and did not force it. He did not have Li Chunfu in his mind, but when he was in Kyoto two years ago, he got to know Mr. Chunfu.

"I think it's time for me to pay homage to grandpa."

Li Wenhan looked away and shook his head: "It's not appropriate to go now."

"...What's inappropriate?"

"I have turned over the almanac for my father. The past few days have been bad. Just wait a little longer. After you ascend the throne, wait for you to govern Ningguo into a truly peaceful and prosperous age..."

"I think this is what your grandpa would most like to see."

"At that time, if you go to his grave to pay homage, I think he will be happier."

Li Chenan nodded, because what Li Wenhan said made sense.

"My child, being an emperor is a hard job."

"Actually... Well, in short, after going to Kyoto, you need to work diligently and love the people, be close to gentlemen and stay away from villains, and also pay attention to your own safety."

"People are the most complex things."

“The human heart is the hardest thing to see clearly.”

"For the sake of profit... some people can do anything. You must be more careful and careful to make the Wannian Ship!"

Li Wenhan was not Li Chenan's biological father, but these words came from the heart, making Li Chenan feel the selfless care.

He nodded again:

"My child also knows that some people in Kyoto are restless."

"Currently, Ningguo is still in a state of internal and external troubles. There is indeed a lot to do, but father, please don't worry."

He grinned: "If it's really troublesome, I'll let go of the burden when the time comes."

"Slap your butt and run away. Let's go and live a leisurely life outside the Great Wall as a family!"

Li Wenhan was startled, "How is this possible?"

He leaned over and knocked on the table:

"man!"

“A man’s responsibility is to support a family!”

"And as the emperor, you should work for the welfare of the people of the world!"

"How can you give up so easily?!"

Li Chenan shrugged and quickly changed the topic:

"Where's mother? Why haven't you seen her come out yet?"

"She left before dawn."

Li Chenan was shocked, "Where has mother gone?"

Li Wenhan pondered for three breaths: "Maybe it's a small building that boils rain."

"...What is she doing there?"

A trace of desolation flashed across Li Wenhan's face, but he smiled and said: "Wen Boyu entrusted us to look at a small Boiyu building. He said he would come back to live there after he retires." (End of Chapter)