late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 105
As soon as Mei Shuang and I entered the mansion, someone came to visit us.

"My lord, Li Youcai, governor of Shuntian Prefecture, is here to visit."

This Li Youcai is really interesting, he must be afraid that I will put little shoes on him behind his back.

"Let Master Li come in!"

After a while, Li Youcai hurried in from the door, saw me sitting on the main seat, and bowed slightly.

"Master Tang, I hope you will forgive me for taking the liberty to disturb you today."

After Li Youcai finished speaking, he raised his head and glanced at me, his small eyes flickering non-stop.

From the looks of it, Master Li is by no means a good person. Looking at his face, with triangular eyes and a crooked appearance, it is really a miracle how this Shuntian governor became the official.

"Where is it! The dignified Lord Li of the Shuntian Mansion can come to our Tang Mansion, which really makes the mansion flourish."

I also stood up, made a polite gesture, and made a gesture of invitation towards the chair.

"Master Li, please sit down, come and have a cup of tea."

Li Youcai sat down slowly, looked around, and said.

"Your Majesty Tang is admiring the lower official. Although the lower official is the Governor of Shuntian, in his eyes, he is nothing more than sesame and mung beans. What happened today..."

"Hey... Master Li, what are you talking about? The governor of Shuntian Prefecture is the parent official of the people in the capital. Master Li is loved by the people!"

I didn't answer Li Youcai's words directly. As for today's matter, we have to see what his attitude is.

"Your Majesty Tang loves you. Although Li is the parent official in the capital, he is just a sesame official in the capital. He dare not speak arrogantly. If he offends the royal family and nobles, he will have to bow his head. What's more, there are Zhili officials above the lower officials. Lord Governor Rong Lu..."

Li Youcai deliberately brought up Ronglu when he spoke. He must know that I was promoted by Ronglu. Maybe talking about this relationship will make me get closer to him.

"It turns out that Master Li and Governor Zhili have an extraordinary relationship!"

I deliberately emphasized my tone, and looked at Li Youcai with half a smile but not a smile.

Hearing what I said, Li Youcai immediately understood, and hurriedly explained.

"Master Rong Lu is just the superior of the subordinate officials, how can the subordinate officials get close to him! But Mr. Tang, he is the military minister of the current dynasty, and he is favored by the queen mother..."

I couldn't help but let out an 'um', and picked up the teacup to taste the tea carefully.

"Not everyone can talk nonsense about the Queen Mother. Master Li has talked too much today. Let's drink some tea to wake up!"

Li Youcai rolled his eyes, quickly picked up the tea, and took a sip.

"Good tea, sir, you really have taste."

I stood up, looked at Li Youcai, and said slowly.

"Master Li, I'm sorry, I'm a little tired today, let's talk another day."

Li Youcai quickly stood up and bowed in salute.

"My lord Tang, I won't bother you today, and I will visit you another day. This is a little bit of my favor, and I hope you can accept it."

Li Youcai glanced at the boxes behind him, and said respectfully.

I stared closely at Li Youcai's eyes with a solemn expression, and didn't speak for a long time.

Li Youcai felt the strange look in my eyes, his body trembled, and he almost fell down.

"Master Li, you have a heart, I accept your wish."

I smiled slightly, patted Li Youcai's shoulder lightly, and said.

"Actually, the relationship between me and Master Rong Lu is just average, but that was a long time ago. From now on, Master Li..."

Li Youcai nodded immediately, and said solemnly.

"My lord's meaning, I understand. From now on, my lord will definitely follow my lord's lead."

"That's not necessary, Mr. Li should do more to benefit the people!"

I turned around and walked towards the backyard, Li Youcai also left awkwardly.

After a while, the butler ran over and whispered in my ear.

"Li Youcai just sent five boxes of cloth, all of which are high-quality silk."

I narrowed my eyes and said calmly.

"Is that all? Take a closer look."

The butler immediately ran out again, and then came back like the wind, stammering.

"My lord, the bottom... the bottom is all gold."

Mei Shuang stood aside, with a puzzled look on her face, and asked suspiciously.

"My lord, how do you know it's not all cloth? Don't you have clairvoyance?"

I shook my head helplessly, tapped Mei Shuang's forehead with my hand, and answered with a smile.

"I would like to have clairvoyant eyes, so that I can see what you are thinking in your heart every day."

As soon as I finished speaking, I immediately regretted it. It was originally a joke, but it was ambiguous.

Mei Shuang's face immediately turned red, and she said embarrassedly.

"I want you to know what I'm thinking. I just want to marry you, my lord!"

I shook my head hastily, this time I had stabbed a hornet's nest, and the girl Mei Shuang's inner thoughts made me tick out.

"It's actually very simple. If the box was full of cloth, the boys wouldn't have had so much trouble carrying it in."

"So that's the case, my lord, you are really careful."

Mei Shuang couldn't help but praise, and then said.

"My lord, thank you for today's matter. You have stood up for Mei Shuang. Mei Shuang is really touched."

Mei Shuang's eyes were full of affection, which made me dare not look directly at her.

"Mei Shuang, you are welcome. You were gifted to me by the Queen Mother. You and I are in the same boat together. Don't worry about such a small matter."

"My lord, is your love for Mei Shuang just because I am the queen mother's maid?"

Mei Shuang bit her lips tightly, tears almost came out of her eyes.

Seeing that the situation was not good, I hurried forward to comfort Mei Shuang.

"Mei Shuang, how can you think so? How long have you followed me, sir? Am I that kind of person? In order to save me, you were injured on your arm. I have seen and remembered all of this. The reason why I stand up for you is because you are not only my girl, but also my family."

I hugged Mei Shuang's shoulders tightly with both hands, and looked at her fixedly.

Mei Shuang's eyes were a little blurred, and the corners of her mouth began to tremble slightly.

"My lord, do you really have Mei Shuang in your heart? Could it be that Mei Shuang is just a relative in your heart?"

Mei Shuang didn't wait for my answer, tears started to fall like broken beads, she turned and ran to her room.

I stood there alone, stupidly, speechless for a while.

Maybe, I came here this time to pay off the debt, and this woman's love is not over yet.

I shook my head and walked toward the hall helplessly.

Not far away, Fu Shanxiang looked at Mei Shuang who was leaving, and then at my back, and murmured.

"Could it be that the queen mother belongs to you in your heart?"

(End of this chapter)