August, fourteenth.

The eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Because the royal family would come to the palace to share a family banquet with Emperor Yuanwu on the Mid-Autumn Festival, so on the 14th day, those who were on good terms with the Taishu Mansion and wanted to curry favor with the Taishu Mansion would visit the Taishu Mansion on this day.

The concierge will report back to Lu Mingyu one by one. Those who want to see Lu Mingyu will let them in, and those who don't want to see will leave their gifts and give them a gift in return for them to take back. This kind of courtesy will not completely offend anyone.

Lu Yi and Ah Liu's injuries have recovered, and now they are back to serve their master.

At this time, Lu Yi reported back to Lu Mingyu: "Mrs. Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice is here to visit. Do you want to see me?"

Lu Mingyu smiled and said: "Mrs. Li is an interesting person, so naturally I want to meet her. Go and invite her in."

Lu Yi bowed and left, going to invite Mrs. Li in person.

At this time, a maid looked at the gifts all over the yard and felt worried: "When the master was still King Qi, there were not so many people to welcome and deliver them. It was a pain for us servants, we were so busy just packing them away.

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Another maid made a silence gesture: "Don't talk nonsense, be careful of being overheard. Today is different from the past. Your Majesty has no heirs, and no one can threaten His Highness's status. If you don't want to please me at this time, why are you still waiting to ascend the throne?"

When? If you don’t understand, just do it well.”

The girl made a disapproving expression.

Coincidentally, Lu Yi was bringing Mrs. Li in and saw the little girl chewing her tongue. She shouted: "What are you chirping?! You're too idle?"

The two little girls immediately stood in front of Lu Yi and listened to the instruction with trepidation.

Lu Yi showed no mercy: "Go to Manager Lu to receive your punishment. One month's salary will be deducted. If you dare to talk about your master like this next time, I will report it to the empress immediately and kick you all out." #@$&

The two little girls immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.

Lu Yi didn't even look at them. He smiled and invited Mrs. Li and Yuan Yuan to the backyard.

She explained apologetically: "Madam, Miss Yuan, I have made you laugh. I have been recovering from my injuries for a while, and these girls have almost forgotten their duties. I have such a character that if something happens, I will break out on the spot. Please forgive me.

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Mrs. Li smiled and said: "No wonder the empress relies so much on Miss Lu Yi."

Lu Yi said respectfully: "The empress is kind and will never be harsh to the servants, but not everyone in this world knows how to repay kindness. If the slaves are more careful, they will only allow some people to be lawless."%&

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As the two of them were talking, they arrived at the waterside pavilion where Lu Mingyu was entertaining guests.

Mrs. Li took Yuan Yuan and saluted Lu Mingyu: "I have met your empress."

Lu Mingyu quickly helped the two of them up: "I'm not used to being so polite. Madam came here today to chat with me, not just to kneel down, right?"

Mrs. Li smiled and said: "Your Majesty is so loving, if I am still polite to you, it would be my fault."

After Mrs. Li sat down, Yuan Yuan stood behind Mrs. Li as always.

Lu Mingyu winked, and Lu Yi immediately asked Yuan Yuan to sit down: "Miss Yuan and the empress are old acquaintances. Don't be so polite in front of the empress."

Yuan Yuan looked at Mrs. Li, who smiled kindly and said, "I still thank you for your love."

Yuan Yuan saluted and then sat down.

Lu Mingyu made a gesture, and a little girl immediately presented him with two plates of cakes.

Lu Mingyu smiled and said: "Madam, Miss Yuan, this is the sweet-scented osmanthus cake I made. Do you want to try it? Do you like it?"

Mrs. Li twisted a piece and took a bite, her eyes suddenly lit up: "Oh, I really want to praise this pastry, but I'm afraid the empress will think I'm flattering you if I say it."

Lu Mingyu smiled: "As long as Madam likes it, if you want to eat it, just come to your door often."

There are so many ladies in the capital, and Lu Mingyu doesn't like to meet every one of them, but Mrs. Li is the only one she treats with dignity every time.

Of course, Li Yuan's reasons are also involved, but what Lu Mingyu values ​​​​more is the loyalty of Mr. Li and Mrs. Li who swore to protect the Qin Dynasty in their early years, as well as Mr. Li's integrity and incorruptibility as an official.

In addition, Mrs. Li is very transparent and sees everything clearly, but she does not show off her understanding. Her personality is very suitable for Lu Mingyu.

Therefore, Lu Mingyu has never concealed his respect for Mrs. Li not only in personal relationships, but also in public, so that those in the capital who admire her and look down upon her have a little more respect for the entire Li family.

After Mrs. Li finished eating the cakes, she said straight to the point: "I am a straightforward person, so I can only say what I say. If I hide it, I will be sorry for my sincerity."

Lu Mingyu asked: "Madam, what happened?"

Mrs. Li nodded: "I usually don't want to disturb the queen, so I can't come to my house, but this time I really can't."

Lu Mingyu reassured: "Madam, please speak slowly, don't be anxious."

Mrs. Li looked worried: "Madam, I know that you must maintain smooth communication with Xirong. I would like to ask your Majesty, how is my son Li Yuan?"

Lu Mingyu immediately sat up straight: "Why do you ask, madam?"

Mrs. Li sighed: "It seems that the news received from the empress is that everything is normal."

After a pause, Mrs. Li explained: "Your Majesty, since my son went to Xirong with His Highness Prince Shen, a letter from home must arrive every fifteen days."

"But now it has been forty-five days, and there is still no news about my son, so I thought that he might have been in danger, so I came to see the empress to find out the news."

Lu Mingyu asked solemnly: "Madam, can you tell me the content of Mr. Li's last letter home?"

Mrs. Li glanced at Yuan Yuan, who handed the letter to Lu Yi.

Lu Yi presented the letter to Lu Mingyu again.

Lu Mingyu read the content above carefully. There was nothing special about it. They were all greetings to his parents and fiancée.

However, Mrs. Li's words still alerted her, so she told Lu Yi: "Go to the Bai Mansion and ask Brother Bai to come over."

Lu Yi immediately ordered someone to do it.

Lu Mingyu explained: "Master Li and my eldest brother are good friends. I think if there are any questions, my eldest brother should be able to understand."

Mrs. Li pinched her eyebrows and said, "Why didn't I think of this?"

Lu Mingyu said: "Madam, if you are concerned, there will be chaos. However, madam, please don't worry too much. Xirong and Northern Qi have always been the focus of His Majesty's attention. If there is any change, the Qilin Guards over there will receive news."

Mrs. Li nodded: "Thank you, Madam."

However, she did not feel relieved.

After all, King Shen is the deposed prince. Who knows if he has any rebellious intentions?

There are only one step away from the throne, but in the end they fail. How many people can let it go?

If King Shen is disloyal, the first person to be unlucky will be his son who is sent by His Majesty to monitor King Shen.
Chapter completed!