"I know a veteran named Xie Enhong."
"I know him!"
Chu Li was surprised and said, "I've heard from my father before that General Xie was a respectable and loyal minister. Back then, when he was almost sixty years old, he still led troops to the Western Regions and garrisoned a place. It was not until he was shot in the leg and the injury was so serious that he could not walk normally that my father forced him to retire and enjoy his old age."
"Yes, it's him."
Chu Dichi took her little hand and went into the house to talk.
"General Xie has been loyal and righteous all his life, but he has no children and his old age is miserable. If you were to live with him and take care of him until his death, it would be a fulfillment of his lifelong loyalty to the Chu State."
"Besides, he is a veteran general. Even if he retires, the powerful and meritorious people in the capital will give him some respect. You are at his feet. As the only daughter of a veteran general, no one dares to question your status."
He has made all the arrangements.
Although Chu Li agreed, he was still wary:
"General Xie is your man?"
As the saying goes, one should be grateful to those who have helped him.
She registered under General Xie's name, so there won't be any handle on her, right?
"How can he be mine?"
Chu Dichi looked serious:
"General Xie has devoted his life to his country. He has never accepted bribes, formed a clique, or pursued personal interests. He is a member of the Great Chu State, and you are the most beloved youngest son of the King of Chu. General Xie is naturally yours."
ah?
this.
Does this make sense?
"But I'm not familiar with General Xie..."
"General Xie is loyal to the royal family, and naturally loyal to you. You are not familiar with him, but his loyalty to you is unquestionable, and I am just a middleman connecting you two."
"Xiao Jiu, I am doing this entirely for your sake. Think about it, if you return to the imperial capital and still register under the Wen family name, wouldn't that be equivalent to telling everyone that you are the Ninth Prince who has returned from the dead?"
Chu Li frowned and thought seriously.
That seems to be the case.
"Then listen to your uncle."
The man curled his lips, a deep arc flashed by, "I will ask Chong Feng to arrange it immediately."
Chu Li scratched his head, "Then I'll trouble you, uncle."
I came all the way to Jiangnan, and without having time to properly rest, I had to worry about her affairs.
"It's okay, it's okay."
Chu Dichi smiled deeply, turned around and sat beside her hand, "Xiao Jiu."
"Um?"
"Can you stay with me?"
“?!”
Chu Li stared with his eyes wide open, and his head suddenly raised up, bumping into the man's gentle and smiling eyes. Such words coming out of his mouth sounded as terrifying as seeing a ghost in broad daylight.
After just a few seconds, the man rubbed her head and said with a smile:
"Xiao Jiu, I want to be with you, so I'm asking for your advice. But you don't have to rush. Think about it slowly. It doesn't matter if you reject me. I know you and General Qin grew up together and have a deep friendship."
Chu Li opened his mouth in surprise and waved his hands:
"No, no, no, Qin Muyu and I are just good friends!"
There is a huge gap between friendship and love and they should not be confused.
Even though she and Qin Muyu were both wearing wedding dresses in this fake marriage, they just smiled at each other without any other thoughts.
"Oh? Really?"
"real."
"So are we good friends?"
Chu Li frowned and shook his head.
How can they be good friends?
So what are they?
Chu Dichi stood up and said, "Okay, you take your time to think about it. I'll go take care of the trivial matters outside. Don't worry, Xiaojiu, even if you want to marry General Qin, I will officiate the wedding for you, but don't do it secretly like this time, understand?"
"Marriage is a big event that deserves the blessing of all relatives and friends. I will also bless you and General Qin."
He walked out, smiling very gently. In the south of the Yangtze River, where the four seasons are like spring, he was like a spring breeze, warm and gentle.
Chu Li seemed not to recognize him anymore.
He is so open-minded!
Wow!
This is what an elder should be like.
The emperor’s uncle is so nice!
Chu Di stepped out of the door slowly, the smile on his face completely gone, and waved to Xiao Yexing, "How old is your nephew this year?"
"nineteen."
"You haven't gotten married yet at this age. What do you want to do? Do you want to provide a lasting support for the general's mansion?"
Xiao Yexing frowned.
clear.
"I will write a letter to my sister and brother-in-law right away, asking them to immediately look for a suitable young lady of marriageable age in the capital, and try to get this done when we return to the imperial capital."
Chu Di's eyes were half asleep.
Relieved.
Can.
Now let’s go and deal with Magistrate Li.
"Master." Chongfeng brought a pear wood carved stool and placed it on the steps outside the main entrance of the lakeside cottage. The man in brocade robe sat with his legs wide open, his hands casually resting on the armrests, like a magic needle that stabilized the sea, causing everyone to hold their breath and not dare to act rashly.
Magistrate Li knelt for a whole night and a morning, and his legs had long been numb and had lost all feeling.
Cui Qianjin and the officers and soldiers all had black lips and were almost fainting.
The onlookers stood a little further away, pointing and whispering something.
Xiao Yexing shouted, "Li Juye, you are so bold that you dare to murder Xie Enhong, General Xie's only daughter!"
Magistrate Li widened his eyes.
What? !
The first girl is...
"Do you know that the one living in the lakeside cottage is General Xie's late daughter, Xie Li!"
Oh my God!
He doesn't know!
Oh my god!
"Governor Xiao, please spare me, Regent, please spare me. I didn't recognize Miss Xie and made a mistake because I was confused for a moment. Please spare me!"
The people were even more shocked:
"Miss Chu is General Xie's daughter?"
"Who in the whole Chu doesn't know the great General Xie? Even though his hair is grey, he still sacrifices his life for justice, goes to war with all his heart, and is loyal to his country, while his only daughter is being bullied in Jiangnan!"
"If General Xie knew this, I wonder how disappointed he would be!"
"Master Li was so neglectful and harsh to Miss Xie, no wonder the Regent was alarmed..."
This time, Magistrate Li is definitely finished.
Li Zhifu fell to his knees, his head banging loudly:
“Please spare my life!”
"I was blind and didn't recognize the real man. It's all my fault. I won't do it again! Spare my life!"
Xiao Yexing said coldly:
"You only realized your mistake because she is Miss Xie. Does that mean she deserves to be bullied because she is a commoner?"
"No, no, that's not what I meant! Your humble servant, your humble servant..."
"It seems that during the time I was away from Jiangnan, you, Lord Li, were so powerful that you could cover the sky with one hand."
Li Zhifu was so frightened that he almost burst into tears:
"I dare not! Commander Xiao, I am just a small soldier under your command. How dare I act so arrogantly? Even if I have any selfish motives, they are on your side!"
"Yeah?"
Xiao Yexing sneered, "Do you dare to say that there has never been a single unjust case among your subordinates? Have you never accepted bribes? Have you never oppressed the people? Have you never bullied others by taking advantage of your power?"
"I don't! I don't dare!"
Chu Dichi sat there lazily, "For this kind of person who won't cry until he sees the coffin, we have to bring out his coffin."
Xiao Yexing raised his eyes and saw Chu Li coming out, then took a step aside:
"You come."
"This is the territory of Jiangnan. How can I interfere in your affairs?" Chu Dichi smiled faintly, pinched his wrist humbly, and then slapped Li Zhifu with his backhand, sending him flying.
"ah!"
"Today, this prince is putting this word here. The prefect of Jiangnan, and even all the people in Jiangnan City, if there are any crimes to report or grievances to redress, this prince will personally handle them!"
Magistrate Li covered his face and spat out two bloody teeth, not even daring to cry.
The people immediately became bolder and knelt on the ground:
"Your Highness, I have a grievance!"
"Please make the decision, Your Highness!"
"Your Highness, you are the Lord of Heaven!"
Chu Dichi lifted his black robe and strode down to sit down. He was supported and trusted by the people. They all bowed at his feet, respectful and pious.
When Chu Li came out and saw this scene, he realized that no matter whose words were spoken, they were not as effective as those of the Regent.
His words are the imperial decree.
No one dared to refute what he said.
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