books44 Chapter 264 She is not tired at all
Chapter 264 She is not tired at all
Lin Yunfan's mouth twitched. If it was really that girl, then he did have an impression of her.
The reason why Li Zhuang was called Li Zhuang was because he was born prematurely and looked like a kitten. Li Youwei was afraid that he would not grow up, so he named him Zhuang, hoping that he would be stronger.
Li Zhuang really lived up to his name, he was well taken care of and was very strong.
And that little girl was a bit fatter than Li Zhuang back then.
Li Youwei didn't notice his expression and continued, "They say girls change a lot when they grow up. This girl was chubby when she was little, but now she has changed and is very pretty now."
Lin Yunfan couldn't combine the chubby girl in his memory with the beautiful young girl, so he changed the subject and said, "Zhuang'er is only sixteen, isn't it a little early?"
Li Youwei paused and stared at him unkindly, "Early? What do you mean early? I was also engaged at the age of 16 and married at the age of 18. Many people around me are the same. When do you think is the right time? You are almost 30 years old and still single?"
"Oh, that's enough, stop being so confrontational with me all the time. Am I not just concerned about Zhuang'er? As his uncle, isn't it okay for me to ask him one more question?"
"Okay, okay, go ahead and ask. You haven't even settled your own affairs yet, and you still have the mind to care about others. You really have too much free time."
"You...it's so hard to talk to you."
"Oh, you know what, we are in sync on this point, I think so too."
"Okay, stop arguing, we'll be there soon."
"Am I the one who wants to argue with you? Is it me? Or is it because you can't talk?"
"Okay, okay, I can't speak."
"That's what it is."
The two men, who were not young at all, bickered all the way, but they seemed to get along very harmoniously, which was quite rare.
*
In the main business account.
Chu Chenfeng's face was frighteningly gloomy, and his eyes swept over the people kneeling on the ground, row one, row two, row three, and row five.
"Lost again? This is the second time."
Xing lowered his head even more, "It is my fault. I have sent people to watch him the whole time. I never thought that King Cheng would disappear right under our noses, just like last time. I...I am willing to be punished."
Chu Chenfeng threw a secret letter in his hand on the table, "We'll talk about the punishment later. Did the two witches say anything?"
"The previous one was killed because he couldn't stand the punishment, but he really didn't know anything. As for the green robe, he got anxious after being left out for two days. I asked Doctor Xuan, who said that the Wu Clan has a holy medicine that can heal his broken tendons, but it must be treated within a month, otherwise it will be useless. So I guess he is more anxious than us at the moment, but he hasn't confessed anything yet. But he did mention that he wanted to see the prince."
Chu Chenfeng stroked his ring, "Want to see the king?"
"Yes."
"Observe for another two days."
"Yes."
"How's things going with Xing Si?"
Xing Yi immediately handed over a letter. "News just arrived this morning. You arranged for Xing Si to go to Jiangnan because you found that all the forces in Jiangnan were ready to make a move. But recently, I don't know what orders they received, but they didn't take any action. They even returned to their previous pace of life. This... is really hard to understand."
"Let him continue to observe, and we will hold off for now."
"Yes."
"One more thing..."
"explain."
"You asked your subordinates to investigate the matter of the Grand Empress Dowager. There is something strange."
Chu Chenfeng raised his eyebrows and motioned for him to continue.
"The Empress Dowager was engaged to the late Emperor when she was young, so most of what she learned was what an empress should learn, and she never made any mistakes. But I recently found out that when she was sixteen, she returned to her ancestral home and stayed there for a whole year. Not long after she returned, she entered the palace. But the servants in the palace said that after a year, the Empress Dowager seemed like a different person. Her appearance remained the same, but her personality changed drastically. I don't know what happened."
"One year..."
"Yes."
Chu Chenfeng's eyes flashed with an imperceptible light, "Go and find out what our high and mighty Grand Empress Dowager has experienced in the past year?"
"Yes."
"A year is not too long, but it is not too short either. It can make a person's personality change drastically. It must be because he has experienced something different."
"Also, Master, how should we place the Third Prince of Northern Qi?"
"Oh, I really forgot about this person. Take him back to Kyoto and put him in the water dungeon first. I will see him when I return to the capital. Remember to write a letter to the Crown Prince of Northern Qi to reassure him."
"Yes, I will make arrangements now."
"Where's Zihe?"
"Mr. Lin went to check the damage to the town as soon as he arrived. He brought a professional team with him and said that the sooner we check, the sooner we can make arrangements."
Chu Chenfeng nodded, "When he's done, let him come see me."
"Yes."
"Gu Changqing hasn't come back yet?"
"Not yet, but the letter has come. It should arrive two or three days later."
"Is there any accident?"
"Yes, I was originally following what the shopkeeper Li beside the princess said, and I could just take the token and receive the goods directly. But we encountered two groups of people dressed as bandits. Fortunately, Master He was there, so nothing went wrong. But... Master Tianyu was slightly injured."
Xingyi was also helpless. He Tian and Liu Feng got along pretty well, so he let Ye Tianyu go with Liu Feng this time. He didn't expect something like this to happen.
Chu Chenfeng frowned slightly, "Bandits?"
"It looks like it."
"Heh, which bandit dares to rob my Regent's Palace?"
"This... Young Marquis Gu didn't elaborate on the details. Maybe you'll have to wait until he comes back to explain it to you."
"Yeah." Chu Chenfeng sighed slightly, "You guys go out."
Several people looked at each other. Does this mean they won't be punished?
"······yes."
Walking to the door of the tent, Xing Yi turned back and saluted Chu Chenfeng, "Master, that young master has written another letter. This time... he is directly telling me, asking... when we will return to the palace?"
Chu Chenfeng raised his eyes slightly, "Has anything happened in Kyoto?"
"No, with Master Li and the others here, everything went smoothly, including the imperial examination. The previous disaster relief work has also come to an end..."
"It's okay, go out."
"······yes."
Xingyi was devastated. My little master, I asked all the questions I should have asked, but your uncle didn't respond. I can't blame him for this.
*
In the imperial study, Chu Jie had just finished reading a pile of memorials. He stretched and finally had a break.
Xiao Linzi came in hurriedly, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is coming this way."
Chu Jie was stunned, then frowned, "Why is she here again? She comes here every day, isn't she tired?"