Chapter 253 Does this king seem easy to coax?
After Li Mu entered the palace, Li Nanke felt somewhat uneasy.
Although she knew Li Mu was clever, the selection of the Water Envoy was at stake, and she simply couldn't calmly wait for Li Mu to return.
Thinking that Shen Cong was the most well-informed, he went to the Xuan Prince's residence.
Sure enough, not long after they arrived, they heard news coming from the palace.
Upon learning that Li Mu had successfully thwarted the schemes of Marquis Anping and Li Yao, and had also received the emperor's promise that he was 80% certain of becoming the Water Envoy, he breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Hearing Shen Cong's question, she snorted.
"Yes, I made a special inquiry and heard that the Vice Minister of Works is in charge of compiling the selection reports. I'm worried that Zhao Hong might withhold Father's report."
So last night I had Master Nangong sneak into Zhao Hong's duty room, and sure enough, my father's name wasn't in the reports he had prepared.
Later, Master Nangong still found my father's memorial under the table.
After saying that, he couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.
"Fortunately, I was careful, otherwise my father's self-recommendation memorial would never have reached the Emperor."
"Well, that's it. Not only did Zhao Hong fail to intercept Father's memorial, but Grandfather and Second Uncle's scheme also failed. They must be furious right now!"
Shen Cong's gaze lingered on the two dimples on her round cheeks for a moment before he looked away.
He gave a soft hum.
“Nangong Qiang gave it to you to teach you kung fu, not for you to order around at will. You even dared to break into the Ministry of Works. You’re quite bold.”
Li Nanke rested her chin on her hand, looking completely innocent.
"I practiced kung fu diligently, and I didn't order Master Nangong around unnecessarily. Master Nangong helped me willingly."
"Right? Master Nangong?"
Although Nangong Qiang, who was standing on the porch outside the door, had her back to them, a very soft sound escaped from her throat.
"Um."
Shen Cong was surprised.
Nangong Qiang is a very cold person. Even though I have been by his side for two or three years, I hardly say anything except when I am doing errands.
Not to mention doing anything unnecessary.
He's only been by the little girl's side for a few days, and she's already been won over?
Shen Cong asked curiously, "What method did you use?"
Li Nanke stroked Xueying's head and chuckled.
"secret!"
I won't tell him that although Master Nangong is very cold, he has a great love for sweets.
She offered to have Tao's mother make sweets for a whole month in exchange for Nangong Qiang making a trip to the Ministry of Works for her.
It's totally worth it!
Li Nanke pushed the ghee-fried abalone he had brought forward.
"I was angry that day and took away the ghee abalone. This is a new one that I bought. Your Highness, please try it."
Shen Cong lowered his eyes to look at the pastries pushed in front of him and pursed his lips.
"Ninth Brother."
Li Nanke was stunned for a moment before realizing what was happening.
He smiled and called out, "Ninth Brother."
Shen Cong snorted, picked up a piece of ghee-fried abalone, and slowly put it into his mouth.
Li Nanke glanced at his expression and said with a smile, "Since Ninth Brother ate the abalone and snails I bought, can we call it even about our argument the other day...?"
Before he could finish saying "sell," Shen Cong tossed the ghee-fried abalone back onto the plate with a thud.
I didn't take a single bite!
Li Nanke...
Oh dear, I spoke a little too quickly. It would have been better if I had spoken a little later.
Shen Cong sneered, "You insulted me, and you think you can get rid of me with a box of abalone and snails with ghee? Do you think I'm easy to fool?"
Li Nanke rubbed his hands together, then sighed and sincerely apologized to Shen Cong.
"That day I acted on impulse. I didn't understand why you still wanted to save him even though I had already told you that Shen Xu would kill you in the future."
Now I understand. Ninth Brother has his own difficulties, just as you have your secrets and I have mine.
As long as we have no ill intentions towards each other, I really shouldn't ask Ninth Brother to do things my way.
She has thought about it seriously these past two days.
Shen Cong was raised by the Emperor and Empress Xue, and he had feelings for the Emperor, Empress Xue, and Shen Xu.
Moreover, Shen Xu was lost because Empress Xue stopped the car to save him.
Letting him know about Shen Xu's situation without offering help would be asking too much of her.
"I've come today to sincerely apologize to Ninth Brother and also to say thank you to him."
"Regarding the oil mine, if Ninth Brother hadn't mentioned me to His Majesty, His Majesty wouldn't have bestowed any rewards upon me."
Shen Cong crossed his arms and stared at her for a long time before pointing at her with his chin and tasting the abalone with ghee.
"So, this is your sincerity?"
Li Nanke's eyes darted around, and he quickly waved his hand.
"Of course not, this is just to make up for Ninth Brother's regret of not being able to eat it that day."
Then he stood up, clasped his hands together, and gave a deep bow.
She said crisply, "I will remember Ninth Brother's great kindness. From now on, my life belongs to Ninth Brother. If Ninth Brother tells me to go east, I will never dare to go east. If Ninth Brother tells me to chase a dog, I will never dare to chase a chicken!"
Snow Eagle's ears perked up, and it rubbed its head against her trouser leg, letting out a protesting cry.
"Woof woof woof!"
The dog did nothing wrong, so why chase it away?
Shen Cong scoffed softly.
"You haven't learned much kung fu, but you've already picked up the ways of the martial arts world?"
Li Nanke chuckled.
"In another half month it will be the sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, which is my birthday. I invited Ninth Brother to stroll through the night market under Rainbow Bridge."
"Whatever Ninth Brother takes a fancy to, I'll give him that, how about it?"
"Oh? What if what I want is too expensive for you?"
"If Ninth Brother has his eye on something, I'll sell everything I own to buy it for him!"
Li Nanke made a bold promise, then clasped his hands together and looked at Shen Cong expectantly.
"Please, Ninth Brother, forget about what happened before, let's call it even, okay?"
Shen Cong glanced at her, then slowly picked up a ghee-fried abalone and ate it.
He didn't finish eating until he said calmly, "Let's talk about it again when you buy something I like."
Li Nanke jumped up, making a solemn vow.
“We agreed that I would definitely buy something that would satisfy Ninth Brother. Just wait and see.”
Li Nanke left full of confidence.
Shen Cong watched her skip away, then picked up a piece of ghee-fried abalone and put it in his mouth.
Chewing slowly, a faint sweetness spreads across the tip of the tongue.
Erfeng walked in and said, "If Li Mu successfully becomes the Water Envoy of Shangdu this time, it will be of great benefit to the Prince."
Shen Cong swallowed the ghee-covered abalone in his mouth, wiped his hands, and gave a soft "hmm".
On the other side.
Li Muxing hurriedly returned home, and as soon as he entered the door, Li Yao grabbed his collar.
Li Yao, who was usually gentle and mild-mannered in front of others, had an unusually sinister look in his eyes.
"This was all part of your plan, wasn't it? You deliberately made me look bad in front of His Majesty and the court officials!"
Li Mu pried Li Yao's hand off his collar and then patted off the wrinkles.
He looked dissatisfied.
"This dress was sewn stitch by stitch by my wife. You have to pay for it if I tear it!"
Li Yao...
"Li Mu, I'm asking you, did you do this on purpose?"
Li Yao gritted his teeth, no longer able to maintain the previous facade of brotherly affection.
Li Mu spread his hands and grinned.
"Yes, I did it on purpose, so what? What can you do about it?"
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