Dong Gong Mei

Chapter 274 Self-cultivation

Zhao Xiwei couldn't help teasing him: "Then didn't I accept the girl's sachet? A certain person refuses to reward the girl's face, so I can't do the same?"

Li Xuanye was amused by her, he put his arms around her and said, "Yes, yes, we Wei'er are virtuous and magnanimous, and we don't have the same knowledge as little girls!"

Zhao Xiwei also laughed.

Just as they were laughing, Yuan Ce's voice suddenly sounded from the corridor: "Your Highness, the prefect of Qianzhou is asking for an audience, and Dr. Gu of Jishitang sent someone to deliver medicine."

Li Xuanye's eyes were fixed, but he didn't make a sound.

Zhao Xi pushed him slightly, and he said calmly, "Bring the medicine in."

"...Yes." Yuan Ce was obviously taken aback for a moment, but he still agreed.

At this time, two little medicine boys came in. They did not dare to lift their heads after saluting, but held the two medicine bags in their palms and respectfully offered them: "Master explained that this white paper bag is used for frying." Clothes, this red paper wrap is used for bathing, please take a look at your highness and concubine."

Li Xuanye smiled, and told Yuan Ce: "It's not easy to find medicine, take it down and treat it well, and then go to the storeroom to pick some good things and reward them!"

"Yes!" Yuan Ce led the two medicine boys back.

Zhao Xiwei was greatly surprised.

Why did a prefect suddenly enter the capital and demand to meet the prince...

What's even more strange is that the crown prince didn't say he saw him or that he didn't see him, and just left him alone...

But she didn't want to ask more about the government, so she smiled and mentioned Gu Hansu: "Doctor Gu is not bad, he has a good temper, and he is also careful. In my opinion, it is not bad for Lingxi to have such a friend."

Li Xuanye's eyes flickered slightly.

Zhao Xiwei persuaded softly: "Actually, at Lingxi's age, how can she understand the relationship between a man and a woman? She just needs someone to accompany her. If His Highness intervenes forcefully, she might follow your thoughts, ponder over and over again, and finally misunderstand Dr. Gu recognizes him as his sweetheart..."

Li Xuanye sighed lightly, and said: "Actually, I don't want to interfere with her choice... It's just that Gu Hansu has no merits and no reputation, and he's from the world, so he's not suitable for Consonance."

He said calmly: "In two years, I will choose a reliable talent for her in the court. As Lingxi, as the first princess, the future son-in-law must at least have a decent family background."

Zhao Xi was slightly taken aback, and said with a smile, "I didn't expect His Highness to place so much emphasis on family background..."

Even she didn't feel this subtle emotional change.

But it didn't escape Li Xuanye's eyes. He stroked her hair and said softly, "Who do you think is better-looking, Gu Hansu or I?"

His thoughts jumped so fast that Zhao Xiwei didn't turn the corner for a while: "What's so good?"

"Who do you think looks better, me or him?" His Highness the Crown Prince patiently asked such a boring question twice.

Zhao Xiwei thought for a while and said with a smile: "In terms of appearance, His Highness is naturally the prettiest."

Li Xuanye gave a low laugh, put his arms around her, hugged her and lay down on his side: "Let's sleep together for a while."

Zhao Xi struggled a little, but was tightly held in his arms by his arms.

He simply gave up.

She wasn't shy either, she just thought that there was some prefect waiting outside, but he ignored it, just hugged herself like this and didn't let go...

This spread, it seems like she is a disaster...

Li Xuanye's faint voice sounded again: "Wei'er must be very curious, why Gu objects to Lingxi's relationship with Gu Hansu."

"Yes!" Zhao Xi raised his head slightly, his eyes flicked over his delicate jawline, a little absent-minded.

Such a good line, such a good appearance, but always imposing manner, people dare not easily presumptuous.

If he had been more easy-going, maybe she would dare to touch him now...

Just as she was thinking wildly, Li Xuanye gently grabbed her finger, rubbed it against his chin, and said with a smile, "Satisfied now?

"..." Zhao Xi glanced at him slightly, but couldn't break free with his fingers, so he pinched his chin.

Li Xuanye laughed, hugged her tightly again, and continued: "Look, everyone knows that I have a bad temper, let alone those women outside, even Wei'er dare not approach me easily, right?"

The tone gradually became serious: "The sage has a saying, self-cultivation, family harmony, governance of the country, and peace of the world. Gu Hansu has a very good temperament, but he loves to mess around too much, and has no interest in official career learning. If Lingxi really follows him, what will happen in the future? Don't you have a heart that can't be broken?"

Zhao Xiwei was speechless for a moment.

She just thought that it would be good for Lingxi to have more friends, but she never expected Li Xuanye to think so far...

Suddenly, she was envious again. If she had an older brother, she would probably think of herself in this way, right?

At this time, Yuan Ce's report came from outside the door: "Your Highness, the prefect of Qianzhou has something to see!"

"Let him go back." Li Xuanye finally expressed his position this time, but his tone was unusually cold.

"Your Highness..." Yuan Ce called out with difficulty, before hesitating, "This is His Majesty's meaning..."

"Tell him, I'm not free." The tone was light, with a hint of majesty.

"This..." Yuan Ce moved his body, not daring to leave.

Zhao Xiwei couldn't bear to see it, so he hugged his arm and said softly: "If it's really urgent, would you like to see your Highness?"

Qianzhou is remote and not rich.

A prefect was able to enter the capital, and he was so persistent in wanting to meet the prince.

You don't need to think about it, you know, it must be a very important person.

It was rare for a beauty to plead for mercy. Li Xuanye's expression softened a little, and he said coldly, "Tell Gu Yong, what's the matter, we will talk about it at the court meeting tomorrow!"

This is considered a concession.

Yuan Ce replied yes.

As the footsteps faded away, Li Xuanye pulled the quilt over the two of them and said, "Lie down with me for a while."

Zhao Xiwei could hear the tiredness in his tone, so he asked softly, "What's wrong, Your Highness?"

He hugged her to his chest with both hands and was silent for a moment.

Zhao Xi raised his head slightly, and saw his delicate eyebrows and eyes were indifferent.

"Gu Yong, it's my uncle."

Zhao Xiwei widened his eyes in shock.

I only heard that Empress Gu died young, and I didn't hear that there was anyone else in the Empress's family.

I thought it was because the mother's family didn't show up, or the offspring withered...

But since there is an uncle, why is Li Xuanye so indifferent to him?
Li Xuanye withdrew his hand and put it on the back of his head. His voice seemed to come from far away, and he answered the question she hadn't asked: "My mother is from the Gu family of Wu County." After a pause, "She is from the family. concubine..."

Big family, concubine.

Zhao Xiwei understood in an instant.

There was helplessness in Li Xuanye's voice: "Mr. Gu has always looked down on my mother..."

Zhao Xi nodded slightly, and suddenly felt something was wrong.

Li Xuanye is not intolerant, if he just looks down on others, how could such deep conflicts accumulate?
Li Xuanye said coldly: "Don't look at him begging to see me now, but he was about to proclaim himself the regent back then!"

"what?"

"Yeah..." Li Xuanye smiled, "Gu's uncle is amazing. Gu joined the government at the age of 12, and it took him three years to pull him down!"

(End of this chapter)