Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Not in charge?" Defang looked at Baili, then at Li Ji, and saw that he had gray temples, deep wrinkles on his forehead, a hunchback, and an old look. After suffering a lot, from this point of view, Baili was really lucky to meet him, so he said, "Actually, it's good, you don't have to worry about so many things. Wan'an Palace is the residence of the Empress Dowager, and there are not many chores on weekdays. You will be fifty in a year, and you can apply to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to live outside the palace."

"Yes, my lord"

"Then have you adopted a fake child in the palace? Or a child from a step-relative outside the palace?"

"The small ones. None. The small ones are poor, and it is not easy for the monthly salary to support the lives of the parents, younger siblings and the family."

"Your younger siblings? How old are they? Do you still want to raise them?"

"Back to the lord, the youngest sister is 40 years old, and her brother-in-law is a woodcutter. He died 20 years ago. She has no parents or children. The younger sister has been taking care of her parents. The younger brother is only two years younger than the younger one. However, he was born with a handicap and was unable to work. The family spent a lot of money to take care of him. In order to have someone to take care of him in the future, I pooled 15 taels ten years ago to help him marry a widow with a child. Not bad, but also hardworking, and I can still do some needlework, so my life has stabilized."

Hearing this, Defang sighed, "I didn't expect your family to be so unfortunate. It's really hard for you. It's not easy for one person to support a family."

"Parents give birth to young ones, and it is their duty to repay them. Younger brothers and sisters are siblings, and the younger ones, as older brothers, should take care of them."

"Li Ji, after hearing your words, I know that you are a kind person. If you are willing, the lonely king will recommend you to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and let you be a steward. When you leave the palace, you will have a generous salary. When the time comes to adopt a child, you can enjoy the happiness with your family.”

Li Ji was stunned for a moment, and Baili touched him, "Thank you, my lord."

Li Ji knelt down on his knees and kowtowed, "My lord is so kind, Li Ji kowtows to my lord for a thousand years, a thousand years!"

"Well, get up," Defang said, "Baili, since you haven't seen each other for a long time, let's talk a little bit, the lonely king is waiting for you at the gate of the palace."

"I dare not, I will talk to Li Ji next time I enter the palace."

"Hey, it's rare to see each other. The lonely king walks slowly, you guys talk." Defang smiled, turned around and glanced at the carriage again, and then walked slowly towards the palace gate.

The Imperial Guard waved to the groom, "Hey, you three, get out of the palace quickly."

"Yes, yes, my lord." They cupped their hands together, and then said to Li Ji, "Eunuch Li, the younger ones will come back tomorrow, and I'm sorry you are still waiting for the younger ones."

Li Ji saw that they didn't speak, and the three of them drove the carriage out of the palace gate. Baili said, "Li Ji, I didn't know that your family was like this before. If I knew it earlier, I would definitely help you. Now your parents and mother Are your brothers and sisters okay?"

"It's much better, much better. My monthly salary is still enough for my family to eat and drink."

"If you need my help with anything, just let me know."

"No, Baili, thank you."

"I haven't helped you yet, so what are you thankful for, hehehe" Baili smiled, "When the prince and the Ministry of Internal Affairs talk about it, you will be able to be the manager, and then life at home will be better."

Li Ji looked at Baili, "Baili, you are so blessed to be favored by the lord. The lord is so kind to you, and even let you be the chief steward of the Nanqing Palace. Now you have your own big house, and you have found your nephew and grandson." , and someone as good as Ke’er is following you, compared to me, I’m like dust, no one will notice me at all.”