Tanabata Diva Concert: Happy Breakup

After a while, only Pei Ji and Zheng Zhengjin were left at the pavilion in the middle of the lake. Although the Mid-Autumn Festival had passed, the rich fragrance left on the osmanthus tree lingered in the breeze, making them feel relaxed and happy.

Pei Ji looked at Zheng Zhengjin with shining eyes. He had a very good relationship with Li Yuan. Although there were some things that Li Yuan would not tell him directly, he would also give Pei Ji some pointers.

So even though Pei Ji was very vindictive, he still took the initiative to visit Zheng Zhengjin.

"Your Majesty, can you tell me that the emperor is living well now? Is it because of your guidance?" Pei Ji actually knew that Li Yuan had no intention of restoring the throne. He was very confused now. In the court, although he was the prime minister, he was an old minister of Li Yuan, not to mention that he had wrongly killed Liu Wenjing. And Liu Wenjing happened to be a talent that Li Shimin liked.

His current position is very awkward. He was born into the Pei family of Hedong, a prominent family, and has served in the court for many years. Although he is not very honest, his position as the first prime minister of the Tang Dynasty is still stable.

"Prime Minister Pei, I have to tell you a word of advice. When the water is full, it will overflow; when the moon is full, it will wane; when you are complacent, you will fail; when you are proud, you will be foolish." In fact, Zheng Zhengjin wanted to save Pei Ji. He was so old, why should he work hard? In the Tang Dynasty, people aged fifty were already considered rare, and Pei Ji was already fifty-seven.

"Sometimes retiring at the peak of one's career is not a good thing. Just think of it as retirement. Occasionally, you can hang out with the emperor and enjoy singing and dancing. Isn't that good?" According to Zheng Zhengjin's guess, Pei Ji's physical condition is now similar to Li Yuan's. These two old guys are really comparable.

"Haha, Your Majesty, you are right. The moon is full and then it wanes, the water is full and then it overflows. It is true that I am obsessed with myself, but what about my descendants?" Pei Ji was indeed worried about his descendants at this time.

"Each generation has its own affairs, and the children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. This is not something you should worry about. Just like the emperor now, he is happy every day, and it would be great if he could create some brothers and sisters for the current emperor when he has nothing to do. In fact, Prime Minister Pei can do that too." Zheng Zhengjin said while suppressing his smile.

Pei Ji waved his hand. He was not as vigorous as Li Yuan.

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness." In fact, Pei Ji was loyal to Li Yuan, but after all, a new emperor appoints new ministers.

Li Shimin wanted to realize his political ambitions, so he had no choice but to get rid of Pei Ji.

Pei Ji then stood up and said goodbye, "Your Majesty, my grandson is actually not a bad person by nature, please don't bother with him. I'm leaving now."

"How about having a quick meal before leaving?" Zheng Zhengjin asked tentatively.

Pei Ji smiled and shook his head: "Thank you for your invitation, Your Highness. I'd better return home first. I still have many things to deal with."

"Then I will not stay any longer. Please." Zheng Zhengjin planned to keep Pei Ji for dinner, but Pei Ji did not want to stay, so this was the only option.

Pei Ji left.

Zheng Zhengjin also stood up and walked from the pavilion in the middle of the lake to the front yard. After all, his ladies were still there.

At this time, Zhang San ran to Zheng Zhengjin and said, "Your Highness, someone outside the door sent money and said he was from the Taoist sect. We are not sure what to do, so we came to ask Your Highness how to decide."

"It must be the people of that charlatan Yuan Tiangang, right? If so, just accept them and move them to the warehouse." Zheng Zhengjin said nonchalantly. After all, how much money could a poor Taoist priest like Yuan Tiangang have?

"Your Majesty, it's like this, the amount of money is a bit large. How about you go and take a look together?" Zhang San was a little upset. That was one thousand taels of gold. It was equivalent to one hundred thousand copper coins. This, this, this, the prince didn't even take it seriously.

Zheng Zhengjin then asked curiously, "How much?" "One thousand taels of gold, not only that, but also several hundred strings of copper coins!" Zhang San said tremblingly.

"Okay then, let's go and take a look." Zheng Zhengjin hadn't arrived yet, and it was amazing how rich Taoism was.

Led by Zhang San, Zheng Zhengjin came to the door and saw the man who came to give him money. However, the moment that man saw Zheng Zhengjin, his reaction was very similar to Yuan Tiangang's first reaction when he saw him.

The man immediately bowed respectfully and said, "I, Li Chunfeng, greet the prince."

Zheng Zhengjin had an expression as if he was shocked. What was this guy talking about? His name is Li Chunfeng, the second most powerful charlatan in the Tang Dynasty. What a great guy.

"Master, you don't have to be polite. You are being too polite." Zheng Zhengjin was a little shocked, but he still ordered Zhang San and the servants to start moving the gold and copper coins into the mansion.

After seeing Zheng Zhengjin's face, Li Chunfeng made a quick calculation and then vomited blood.

Zheng Zhengjin was startled by Li Chunfeng, and then he quickly came to his side, patted him on the back gently, and whispered: "Don't calculate, you can't calculate it. If you have any questions, you can just ask me directly. I can tell you everything I can answer. Why are you doing this?"

"Ahem, thank you, Your Highness. I am just too curious. So it is my professional habit. Please forgive me, Your Highness." Li Chunfeng looked as if he was bitten by Yu Xiaogang.
"Thank you for your generous donation, Taoist priest. I would be grateful if you refuse." Zheng Zhengjin was very polite, especially to a charlatan like Li Chunfeng.

"Your Highness has provided advice to our Taoism, which is truly a great contribution." Li Chunfeng continued to praise.

Zheng Zhengjin really couldn't listen any more. He was being polite and didn't know what to be polite about. So he asked bluntly, "Master, do you want to come into the mansion to talk?"

Li Chunfeng shook his head and said, "I still have a lot of things to do. Thank you for your invitation, Your Highness. I'll take my leave." Then he drove away in the empty car.

Zheng Zhengjin was speechless and cursed in his heart, "Damn it! He wanted to invite guests to dinner but no one was willing to do so. This was outrageous."

Just as he entered the courtyard and was about to meet his young lady, Zhang San ran over in a hurry and said, "My Lord, Li Dao Zong, the Prince of Rencheng, and Princess Rencheng are here to visit."

Zheng Zhengjin looked up at the sky and thought, "This is going to make me restless." Then he said to Zhang San, "Go to the kitchen and tell Zhang Long that my father-in-law and mother-in-law are here."

"Okay." Zhang San quickly disappeared in front of him. His speed was probably comparable to that of Bolt.

When Zheng Zhengjin arrived at the gate of the palace, he saw Li Daozon looking at him with a smile. Princess Rencheng was also looking at her future son-in-law with joy.

Surprisingly, Lee Hyo-gong also came.

The first thing Li Xiaogong said when he arrived was: "Congratulations, but your mansion is quite large. I believe His Majesty must have considered it when choosing the location for you. Haha, you don't mind me coming to eat for free, do you?"

Zheng Zhengjin smiled and said, "Of course I don't mind. Come on in." (End of this chapter)