Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 211 Friends Chat

Fusu was about to say that he didn't need it, but when he thought that his father might really let him rest for a few days, the words on his lips turned into a nod.

Zhang Yuanqing smiled, sat down at the desk and began to write the memorial.

"Gao Yi, send this to the palace."

"promise."

While the two were talking, there was a loud report outside.

"My Lord, the Chief Justice Li Si is outside requesting an audience."

"Please."

Soon, Li Si entered the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Father, the Right Prime Minister really let us in."

Today, Li Si was accompanied by a pretty girl, who was Li Si's youngest daughter and had been spoiled since childhood.

Today, Li Si returned home after finishing his government affairs. He originally wanted to visit Zhang Yuanqing at the Right Prime Minister's Residence, but his daughter Li Yu heard him and begged him to come with him.

In the academy, these students admire the Right Prime Minister.

Her father claimed that he was a good friend of the Right Prime Minister, but she had never seen the Right Prime Minister visit their home, and she had some suspicions that her father was lying.

"Father and the Right Prime Minister have known each other for many years. Naturally, he will not be stopped from visiting the Right Prime Minister today."

"Father, it's truly remarkable that you can be friends with the Right Prime Minister."

"If my classmates knew that my daughter met the Right Prime Minister today, I wonder how envious they would be of her."

While the father and daughter were chatting and laughing, Dali had already led them into the study.

"Meet the Crown Prince, Right Prime Minister."

"My daughter Li Yu greets the Crown Prince and the Right Prime Minister."

Walking into the study, Li Yu didn't dare to look around and followed her father to greet everyone in turn.

The girl was about sixteen or seventeen years old, standing tall and graceful with a calm demeanor.

Zhang Yuanqing turned and looked at Fusu.

Fusu naturally understood what his teacher meant. He turned his eyes away and coughed lightly.

In return, Zhang Yuanqing chuckled.

"Hurry up and sit down. Brother Li, how come you have time to come to my place today? And you brought a distinguished guest with you."

The man's voice was gentle, easygoing and friendly, with a smile on his face.

"Isn't it because the Right Prime Minister is so famous that he attracts the attention of people all over the world?"

Li Si took Li Yu to sit down, glanced at his daughter, and smiled: "This girl knew I was going to see you today, and even asked for leave from the academy, just waiting to see our Right Prime Minister in person."

Li Yu was teased by her father and lowered her head in embarrassment, staring at her toes.

Hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing and Fusu both laughed.

Hearing the laughter, Li Yu looked up, and the green clothes she was wearing seemed to be made for him.

No wonder no one in the entire Xianyang City wore sky blue. After seeing the Right Prime Minister's graceful demeanor, everyone else was just a laughing stock.

Li Yu glanced at the prince standing beside her without looking at him any further.

She had met the prince before, at the academy and at the banquet.

The only disciple of the Right Prime Minister, the eldest son of His Majesty, and the Crown Prince of the Great Qin, these many identities make this man too dazzling.

Zhang Yuanqing looked at Li Yu's reaction, and even though he had been single for many years, he spoke immediately.

"Prince, Brother Li and I have something to discuss. Miss Li will inevitably feel bored sitting here. Why don't you take Miss Li for a walk around the Prime Minister's Mansion?"

"When we go to the academy tomorrow, it will give Miss Li and the students more topics to talk about."

When Fusu heard his teacher speak, he felt inexplicably shy and didn't know where to put his hands.

He looked up at Li Yu and found that she was also lowering her head shyly.

Fusu chuckled and glanced at his teacher.

"Yes, the teacher and Li Qing are chatting here slowly. Fusu will not disturb the teacher's conversation."

He stood up, wearing a light yellow robe, which looked like a piece of fine warm jade, noble yet gentle.

"Miss Li, please follow me."

Li Yu looked at her father with a red face.

Li Si had recovered from his shock.

He looked at Zhang Yuanqing and saw him nod slightly, then nodded to Li Yu.

With her father's permission, Li Yu stood up and left the study with Fusu.

Li Si spoke only after he could no longer see the two of them.

"Right Prime Minister, what's this?"

Li Si spoke uncertainly, feeling his palms sweat beneath his sleeves.

Zhang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Haha, Brother Li, don't be nervous. We're just letting the young people chat. It's bound to be a bit boring sitting next to us."

Hearing this, Li Si also chuckled, and the two of them stopped talking about this matter.

"Come, let's sit in the courtyard."

Zhang Yuanqing stood up and Li Si followed. The two walked out of the room and sat under the old tree outside.

Qingque brought people a pot of tea.

Zhang Yuanqing raised his hand and poured a glass for Li Si.

"I still remember the first time I met Brother Li was in a tavern."

"At that time, scholars from various countries were discussing chess in the tavern."

Li Si responded with a smile, took the teapot from Zhang Yuanqing's hand and poured a cup for Zhang Yuanqing.

"Si still remembers that day when the Right Prime Minister looked at the man holding the black piece, shook his head repeatedly, and sighed that the other party had missed a good opportunity."

"At the time, I was curious. The two men were clearly evenly matched on the chessboard, so why did the Right Prime Minister say that the black piece had missed an opportunity?"

"Brother Li, did you think I was just trying to attract attention that day?"

Seeing that Li Si remembered their acquaintance so clearly, Zhang Yuanqing also smiled.

"Hahaha"

Li Si laughed heartily.

"Exactly, exactly."

"It wasn't just Si who thought so at the time."

"Later, the black piece really lost. Si carefully recalled the two men's moves. I'm afraid the Right Prime Minister saw through the white piece's plan at that time."

"In terms of chess skills, this is not as good as that of the Right Prime Minister."

"So, Brother Li ran into me in the tavern for a few days in a row and wanted to play a game of chess with me."

At that time, I had just arrived in this era and was bored at home. I didn’t want to be forced to study by my father, so I often went out.

"This," Li Si's face wrinkles deepened with laughter.

"It's true that the Right Prime Minister is an expert in chess. I can't hide my itch to try my hand at it."

"Sure enough, in the end, Si still lost to the Right Prime Minister."

As they spoke, the two of them clinked their glasses together, and everything was just as it was back then.

At that time, after they finished their game of chess, the two of them sat in the tavern, drinking, chatting, and discussing the situation in the world.

After thinking about his situation at that time, Zhang Yuanqing shook his head with amusement.

"Back then, I was young and frivolous, and said some arrogant words. I didn't expect Brother Li to remember them all the time."

"Alas, how can you say such arrogant words? After listening to your words, I suddenly understand."

"The Right Prime Minister's words hit the vital points of the seven kingdoms, and he has such a thorough understanding of the world situation."

"S. Admiration."

Li Si picked up the teapot again and refilled Zhang Yuanqing's cup.

"I admire Brother Li for going to Qin alone to pursue his ambitions. I'm grateful for your recommendation, as I was able to gain His Majesty's appreciation so quickly."

"Alas, even without Si, the Right Prime Minister would surely be appreciated by His Majesty."

Li Si waved his hand. He never looked down upon Zhang Yuanqing's talent.

"On the contrary, it is Si who has been supported by the Right Prime Minister over the years."

"Brother Li, I don't agree with what you said. Brother Li's talent is as dazzling as the stars in the sky. How can I say that I am promoting him? It is because your majesty values ​​Brother Li's own abilities."

Li Si naturally heard the sincerity in Zhang Yuanqing's words. The two smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.