Happy Little Scholar

The opera being sung in the brothel is the classic "Cowherd and Weaver Girl". The Qiqiao Festival is coming in a few days, and this kind of opera is very popular.

It is not the busiest time in the brothel during the day, but there are still many people inside, with more than half of the seats occupied. At night, the brothel will be full of people inside and outside.

Everyone's attention is attracted by the wonderful performance on the stage. No one noticed that in a secluded corner at the back, a delicate girl was enthusiastically telling the story of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl to the middle-aged man behind her. Although the opera is wonderful, the story told by the gentleman is more exciting.

The middle-aged man sat there, patiently listening to the girl's story, holding a young girl in his arms, occasionally looking at the stage, his face full of comfortable smiles.

An old man in gray clothes stood behind him, with no expression on his wrinkled face.

Outside the brothel, young men and women leaned against the wall and talked in a low voice.

"At that time, official schools will be built in various places, and the names will be called "Pearl Academy" or "Pearl Hope Academy". Poor students can be given certain subsidies, or do some chores in the academy, work-study..., the arrangement of courses should also be reasonable, and all-round development should be achieved, so as not to cultivate a lot of corrupt scholars in the end..., I will write you a detailed report on these things when I go back, and you can submit it." Li Yi looked at her and reminded her: "You must remember that these things can only be done by you. As for how to get the money, I will not tell you for now, and wait until things are settled."

The educational reform of Jingguo has actually begun in a small range. Li Yi is not worried that these changes will cause opposition from anyone. The old emperor now has this discernment.

The old emperor has wanted to take action against the aristocratic families for a long time, but the inside story is not that simple.

Li Yi usually eats with him, not just eating, but also gains a lot in other aspects.

The court was dominated by the aristocratic families, which had always been a thorn in the old emperor's heart. He wanted to appoint children from poor families and cultivate officials who were absolutely loyal to the royal family to achieve the goal of centralization.

Although the emperor had great power, he could not do whatever he wanted. If he dismissed the court officials at will without any title, he would be a tyrant and could not convince the people.

Families like the Cui family were far inferior to the royal family in terms of military power.

But the old emperor could not send troops to destroy them just because he didn't like them. That was the behavior of bandits.

The influence of the aristocratic families was too great, especially for those officials who depended on them. It was a great disapproval to move them without reason.

But he couldn't just watch these people make trouble in the court and form cliques for personal gain. The Cui family was a typical example of the negative example. Li Yi felt that the King of Shu, the eldest son of the royal family, was expelled to that place because the old emperor couldn't stand the Cui family, and he always wanted to move those powerful families headed by the Cui family.

Think about it, the Cui family is also a sinner. They just lost several million taels of silver. I'm afraid that the coffin was lost. They are always worried about the emperor. It's really a bad year...

After listening to him, Li Mingzhu nodded and suddenly asked: "Why must it be me?"

Li Yi curled his lips: "This is a great contribution. Of course, the water should not flow to outsiders."

"Am I not an outsider?"

"We are the three heroes of Kyoto. We share happiness and difficulties. Of course, we think of you first when there is good news. It's too strange to say that you are an outsider. At least you are half a wife, right?"

Li Mingzhu glared at him, "Bah, who is your wife!"

It was obviously a pure meaning, but she had to misunderstand it like this. Li Yi was too lazy to explain. He just felt that the princess today was not straightforward at all. She was nagging and like a woman.

"It's still not right." Li Mingzhu crossed her arms, stared at him, and said, "Every time you are so attentive, there must be something wrong."

"When you speak, touch your conscience." Li Yi looked at her and frowned, "Ask yourself, when have I ever hurt you?"

When Li Yi spoke, he naturally looked in the direction of her "conscience".

Feeling his gaze, Li Mingzhu thought of the bowl of soup she had just drunk, and felt uncomfortable all over her body. She put her hands down from her chest, but didn't know where to put them. Finally, she looked at him with shame and anger and walked into the brothel.

"If your chest is not level, how can you pacify the world?"

Li Yi shook his head, thinking that God must have his deep meaning in arranging this.

At least on the road to pacifying the world, the eldest princess has taken the first step.

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The old emperor had a lot of fun today. Li Yi could see that the smile on his face never stopped.

In the half day today, he was not a high and mighty king of a country, but just an ordinary father.

He would let Yongning ride on his neck to watch acrobatics, and he would smile happily because a tsundere loli fed him a candy. He walked on the street for two hours and was still energetic. At lunch in the afternoon, he even asked Changde to serve three bowls in a row.

He didn't look like a seriously ill person. He could eat and walk around, and he was in great condition.

Of course, the most important reason was that the food he cooked was delicious.

After eating and drinking, he lay on Li Yi's rocking chair, half-closed his eyes, swaying, and the eldest princess helped him massage his shoulders from behind. Emperor Jing showed a comfortable look on his face.

"I know why you would rather stay at home than serve as an official. If you can be so comfortable every day, I won't change it even if I am a god."

Li Yi tried hard not to show his contempt.

He hasn't done anything yet, but he's already living a comfortable life. How can a king of a country be like a bumpkin who has never seen the world?

He should have afternoon tea anyway, and a few pieces of sweet-scented osmanthus cakes to relieve his greasiness to be comfortable, right?

Emperor Jing closed his eyes and said lightly: "You are behind the Cui family's affairs, right?"

There is nothing to hide. The old emperor knew that the largest glass mine in Jingguo was under his family's ground, and he couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, the taxes you should pay will not be reduced by a penny."

It is a good habit to pay taxes consciously, and it is also a hush money. The old emperor has been unhappy with the Cui family for a long time. He has no objection to it since he can get rid of his anger and get money.

"It's late, and it's time to go back to the palace." Emperor Jing opened his eyes and stood up from the rocking chair. He didn't mention this matter again until he left with Yongning and Shouning.

When the princess left, she looked back at him twice, and Li Yi knew what this meant.

Sometimes, I really hope she is a man, so that many unnecessary troubles can be saved, but when I think about her if she is really a man, I feel a little disappointed...

A long time ago, he had a plan and was carrying it out step by step. However, the difficulties ahead have not really manifested yet. Moreover, even if he overcomes many difficulties and obstacles and really achieves the result he expected...

Is that result really what she wants?

Li Yi is still a little confused.

"Everyone has left, why are you still watching." A faint voice came from the side.

Li Yi turned around and saw Miss Liu holding a sword and leaning against the moon gate.

"Who won just now?"

When Li Yi was cooking, the old emperor and the two little girls were playing in the front yard, and Miss Liu and the eldest princess went to the backyard. When one of them came out, her clothes were a little messy. If nothing unexpected happened, she should have sparred for a while.

After all, among their peers, only the two of them could become opponents.

Miss Liu did not answer, which means she did not win.

It seemed like the same result last time. For Miss Liu Er, who always swept her peers, it might be hard to accept that she couldn't win against another woman of the same age.

Especially when she couldn't win with both appearance and strength.

Girls of this age like to compare everything. Li Yi could understand. He looked at her and comforted her: "Don't be discouraged. At least, you are older than her."

Miss Liu Er looked up at him with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "What did you say?"

"I said, you seem to be a few days older than her?" Li Yi looked at him and smiled: "I made some soup, do you want to drink some?"