Chu Yi, Uninterested in Official Careers
"Oh? What do you mean?" Li Er didn't understand Empress Zhangsun's words.
"Your Majesty, you know that when you rejected him, he knew that he was not worthy of Your Majesty's eyes. He became a county horse because of luck.
Now that he had helped his father-in-law and received such a generous reward from the Emperor, although he was a country bumpkin, he was also somewhat talented and intelligent.
He knew that rejecting this position might make you unhappy for a moment, but it could prevent him from making a bigger mistake in the future.”Empress Zhangsun explained to the Emperor with a smile.
"What mistake could he make? He's probably angry with me.”Li Er said coldly.
"That's not true. If he was still concerned about your breaking off the engagement, why would he give you the two schemes of the bank and the imperial examination reform? To benefit the development of our Great Tang?”
" This..." Li Er thought carefully about Empress Zhangsun's words.
" I think that Chu Yi must have some wisdom to be able to come up with two plans. However, he is still a child from the countryside and has never had any dealings with the officialdom. Now that he can become Li Daozong's son-in-law, it is already a blessing from the heavens. Naturally, he would not dare to ask for an official position bestowed by the Emperor. You must know that it's lonely at the top!" Empress Zhangsun continued.
Li Er's expression had already calmed down. It was likely that Empress Zhangsun's words had an effect.
"Forget it, mud can't be helped to the wall. He doesn't want to be an official, so I naturally won't force him.”
Empress Zhangsun smiled and said nothing more.
The next day, in the royal study, Li Er was reviewing the remaining memorials from yesterday.
"Emperor, Lord Li requests an audience."
The father-in-law guarding the door quietly came in and stood beside the table as he spoke to Li Er.
Hmph, he still has the nerve to come and see me, Li Er thought.
However, she said,"Call him in."”
"Your Majesty, I'm here to ask for punishment for Chu Yi's rudeness yesterday.”As soon as Li Daozong entered, he apologized in front of the desk.
Empress Zhangsun's words yesterday had already dispelled Li Er's anger.
Since Li Daozong had come to apologize today, he naturally would not punish him. However, when he thought about how he had rejected Chu Yi because he did not like him, and how he was doing so well now that he had become a county horse and had even come up with a few good strategies, he felt a little sour in his heart.
Li Er stopped what he was doing and looked at Li Daozong, who was kneeling under the table. He said in a deep voice,"Your good son-in-law doesn't seem to appreciate your kindness.”
"Emperor, please calm down. My son-in-law came from the wilderness. Although he has some wisdom, he has never seen the grand scene of the court. He rejected your reward because he was afraid that he was not capable enough and would cause trouble in the future, making you unhappy!”
Li Daozong thought that Li Er was still angry and hurriedly explained.
Hmph, I already said that Chu Yi rejected me because he was not capable enough. I think this kid still remembers that I broke off the engagement with him!
"Alright, alright, you don't have to defend him anymore. Since he rejected me, I will fulfill his wish. The Great Tang will never hire him!”
After saying this, Li Er lowered his head and read the memorial again, no longer paying attention to Li Daozong.
"Emperor……yes, this official understands.”Li Daozong knew that the Emperor would not issue a decree to punish his family, and he was already relieved.
As for the fact that Chu Yi would never be hired, forget it. It was the path he had chosen himself. As long as he did not let Snow Goose down in his life, it was good enough!
"Alright, you can leave." Li Shi Min said without raising his head.
On the other side, in the back garden of the Prince's mansion.
Chu Yi found an empty space and a shiny rock. He lit a fire below and planned to make some modern barbeque for himself.
On one side of the rock was the meat he had taken from the kitchen. It had been cut into thin slices and skewered on a stick, ready to be roasted over the fire. On the other side were the various sauces he had taken from the kitchen and the fine salt he had extracted himself.
That's right, Chu Yi not only wanted to make barbeque in this ancient era, but he also wanted to make his own delicious sauce.
"Young master, what are you doing?”
Chu Yi's actions were very big. The smoke that came out attracted the attention of the servants in the courtyard. They were curious about what rare meal this son-in-law was preparing.
"Hehe, you'll know later. Don't go.”Chu Yi could already smell the fragrance of the food. He was very happy to be able to eat barbecue soon.
"Husband, what…chicken are you cooking again?”Li Xue Yan was also attracted by the smell in the garden and came over.
"Madam is here too. Come, come, come. My barbecue will be ready soon. You should try it too.”
As he spoke, Chu Yi picked up a skewer of meat that had already been roasted and carefully smeared the sauce he had prepared on it. He blew on it and fed it to Li Xue Yan's mouth.
There was still a group of maids and servants who were looking at her with eager eyes. Li Xue Yan was a little embarrassed and wanted to take it with her hands, but Chu Yi stopped her and said,""Madam, just open your mouth."
Chu Yi smiled and stared at Li Xue Yan. Li Xue Yan couldn't reject him anymore. She opened her red lips and took a bite.
The servant girls and servants looked at their master's affectionate appearance and smiled. For a moment, the courtyard was very lively.
"What's this taste? It's so delicious.”Li Xue Yan took a bite and after tasting it, she blurted out.
"Hehe, this is my exclusive dish. If Madam likes it, I'll make it for you every day in the future.”Chu Yi was still smiling as he looked at Li Xue Yan.
" The young master and the young miss are so loving," an innocent little girl said enviously when she saw this scene.
"Yes, yes."
"Alright, don't just stand there. Come over and eat together.”Chu Yi said to the people around him.
"Thank you, son-in-law!"
The servants were overjoyed and surrounded him.
The backyard was in a happy and harmonious atmosphere. At this moment, a person rushed in from the courtyard door.
When everyone saw this, they were shocked. They put down the food in their hands and greeted,"Master."
Li Daozong was travel-worn as he walked to Chu Yi with a sullen expression.
"Father-in-law, you're here too. Do you want to try this delicacy?”Chu Yi said with a smile as if he couldn't see the unhappiness on Li Daozong's face.
"You're quite carefree. You know, the Emperor saw that you rejected the imperial edict and said that the Great Tang would never hire you again.”
Chu Yi smiled when he heard this." A son-in-law's heart has never been on this career path. He only hopes to stay by Xueyan's side for the rest of his life and guard her safety."”As he said this, he turned his head and stared at Li Xue Yan seriously.
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