Having lived two lives, Zhao Lin naturally understands the ways of the world.

Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Of course I won't forget this. I've already prepared a gift and will send it over later."

"If you can't find anything suitable, tell me and I'll get it for you," said Sudi.

Zhao Lin was very grateful: "Don't worry, I won't be polite to you."

Sudi was satisfied.

There are not many people who need Zhao Lin to give gifts. Li Xingye is one, Zhu Zhongyan is one, and then there are Feng Siyuan and Gao Junliang from other places.

There is no one else I know.

"Oh, I almost forgot about her."

Zhao Lin slapped his forehead.

***, Li Weibai.

Before leaving Beijing, Li Weibai had reminded herself that although it was unnecessary, it was still a favor.

Zhao Lin prepared gifts and came to ***'s house in person after dark. He showed his token and came to Li Weibai without any obstruction.

"Oh, I thought you were forgetful and forgot about me." Li Weibai joked.

Li Wei's black-white hair was in a long palace dress. She had a slender waist, a tall figure, and long and round legs. She was graceful and charming.

Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Not to mention the princess's kindness in raising me, even from a man's perspective, it's impossible for me to forget the princess."

Li Wei gave Zhao Lin a blank look, her eyes full of charm and allure: "Are you praising this princess for her beauty?"

"Of course." Zhao Lin said.

"Who is prettier, Princess Ben or Miss Fu?" Li Weibai asked.

It turns out that women are not easy to mess with.

Zhao Lin said without hesitation: "You are all beautiful."

Without waiting for Li Weibai to continue questioning, Zhao Lin finished speaking in one breath: "You are all beautiful in different ways. Your Highness has the beauty of maturity, elegance, and generosity, while Qing'er has the beauty of a young girl, innocence, and loveliness. Both are breathtakingly beautiful."

It’s easy to coax a girl.

In his previous life, Zhao Lin was a master who was undefeated in the field of flowers.

Li Weibai's beautiful eyes flashed with resentment: "Men, they really don't tell the truth."

Zhao Lin laughed heartily: "When facing a woman, especially a beauty like Your Highness, this is the best truth to tell."

Li Weibai's expression changed as she said, "You actually cling to the eunuch party. This princess should take back the jade pendant and expel you."

She is indeed a woman, her face changes at any time.

Zhao Lin muttered in his heart, and smiled: "Your Highness hasn't kicked me out yet, it seems I am still useful."

Li Weibai slowly sat down, lying there comfortably, and said, "This princess is very curious. You are only sixteen years old and grew up in a charity hall. No one taught you these things. How did you know these things?"

No matter how smart or talented a person is, Li Weibai is not surprised if he can compose various poems, songs, essays and other literary works at will, but she is puzzled by his understanding of the ways of the world.

Is there really someone in this world who is born with knowledge?

Zhao Lin took the initiative and said, "Your Highness has repeatedly shown goodwill, proving that I am useful to you. Why don't you please tell me what you want me to do, so that I can estimate the price."

Li Weibai looked at Zhao Lin with amusement: "You don't hide it at all. You don't look like a scholar, but more like a businessman."

Zhao Lin smiled and said, "We are just doing business. Your Highness is so busy, why waste time? Just say whatever you want to say. If I can do it, I will do it. If I can't, I won't waste more of Your Highness's time, don't you agree?"

Li Weibai restrained her smile and seemed to be thinking about something.

There is a reason why Zhao Lin said this.

He could see that Li Weibai also wanted to sit in that position, but she was a woman with no soldiers or generals. Although she was of noble status, she was actually worthless and depended entirely on the attitude of the man on the dragon throne.

So Zhao Lin didn't want to be insincere with Li Wei.

He is so busy and doesn't like to waste time hiding things like this.

It would be great if everyone could just open up and have fun.

Li Weibai glanced at Zhao Lin and said, "I'd like you to help me, but the problem is, what can a lowly scholar like you, who doesn't even hold an official position, do for me?"

Zhao Lin chuckled and said, "General Manager Zhu has already agreed to help me get the position of Qingzhou prefect as long as I pass the imperial examination. Oh, and Lord Li has also agreed."

"Qingzhou prefect? ​​A newly-minted Jinshi, straight up a prefect?" Li Weibai's eyes gleamed. "It's normal for Li Xingye to agree to this, but how could Zhu Zhongyan agree to something so important? A poem isn't enough. What incentive did you offer him?"

Zhao Lin looked around.

Li Weibai waved her hand, and all the maids went down, leaving only the two of them.

Zhao Lin then said, "Training."

"Training troops? Qingzhou soldiers?" Li Weibai sat up straight, horrified. "Are you crazy? Or is he? You dare to train private troops? Are you guys going to rebel?"

Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Your Highness, there's no need to panic. We don't want that position, so why would we rebel? We're just preparing for a rainy day."

Li Weibai was puzzled: "What do you mean by preparing for a rainy day?"

Zhao Lin said, "The treasury is empty, disasters are ravaging the land, and the people are suffering from internal and external troubles. Furthermore, the Northern Barbarians are growing stronger, and our dynasty is powerless. We may need troops someday."

Li Weibai sneered, "Do you think this princess believes what you say?"

Zhao Lin laughed heartily and said, "Then I'll be frank. Chief Steward Zhu wants me to train 3,000 soldiers for him, so they can be used as civilians at a critical moment."

"Three thousand soldiers..."

Li Weibai was lost in thought.

Everyone except the emperor understands what the situation is in the Great Qi Dynasty.

Not to mention other places, in Qingzhou alone, there have been at least twenty rebellions this year.

This is just one state.

If it were nationwide, there would be at least thousands of cases.

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