"This is what I should do, sir. You don't need to be polite to me." Fang Zuotang said hurriedly, and after a pause, he continued, "Also, regarding the criminals and their families in the 20-year case, please be patient. Before the end of the year, the court will issue an order, and then the criminals and their families can be relocated to other places. They will never cause trouble in Ningguta again."
Zhong Mingwei took a sip of tea and looked at Fang Zuotang after a while: "Master Fang, do you know why the King of Pingxi treats me so well?"
He had asked Kong Wenmin this question before. He originally didn't intend to ask it again, but at this time he couldn't help but ask it again.
"This..." Fang Zuotang looked embarrassed, but then he smiled again. "If you have any doubts, why don't you write to the King of Pingxi and ask him in person?"
Zhong Mingwei didn't say anything, but just drank the cup of tea.
…
"Then do you want to write a letter to the King of Pingxi?" Mei Ya chased after Zhong Mingwei and asked after Fang Zuotang left. "Haven't you ever met the King of Pingxi? Why is the King of Pingxi so kind to you? Aren't you curious at all?"
"I'm curious, but I won't ask." Zhong Mingwei stopped and stood under the pomegranate tree, looking at Mei Ya's tender and fair face. He reached out and brushed away a fallen leaf on Mei Ya's head, and said in a deep voice, "I'm just a commoner now, so the less I know, the better."
Yes, if a noble wants to climb up the social ladder, the more he knows, the better. However, if ordinary people want to save their lives, the less they know, the better. Especially for ordinary people like Zhong Mingwei, who are so extraordinary, they should turn a deaf ear to what is happening outside.
"You're right," Meiya nodded, but she was a little worried, "But what if Prince Hui and that Minister of Justice named Zou still want to catch you?"
"It's okay. As long as I don't stand on their boat, there will be no danger," Zhong Mingwei said, smoothing the girl's frowning brows with his hand, and pulling her to look at the pomegranate tree beside her, "Look, it's all red."
"Yes, by the time of Mid-Autumn Festival, they should be cracked," Mei Ya's eyes were suddenly full of smiles. She stood on tiptoe to kiss the man's chin and said cheerfully, "Cracked pomegranates are the most delicious, sweeter than honey!"
"No one can be sweeter than our little girl..." Zhong Mingwei said softly, while lowering his head to kiss Meiya's rosy lips.
"That's right!" When the kiss was intense, Meiya suddenly pushed Zhong Mingwei away and asked Zhong Mingwei excitedly, "When will you teach me that book? Why do you have to wait until the evening? Can't you teach me now?"
Zhong Mingwei suppressed his inner urge to do something and looked at Mei Ya seriously, "Can you learn it? That book is... but it's not easy to learn."
"Of course!" Meiya nodded quickly like a chick pecking at rice, and puffed out her chest, "I'm the smartest, I'll definitely learn it once!"
"That's good," Zhong Mingwei couldn't help but curl his lips and smile. He raised his eyebrows and looked at their energetic little girl. He approached her and said, "If you learn it, you will be rewarded. If you don't learn it... you will be punished!"
"I know..." Mei Ya said with a red face. She gently pushed Zhong Mingwei away and frowned at him. "Why do I feel that your smile is a bit strange? Like... a fox with a lot of bad intentions."
"How could that be? What kind of metaphor is that!" Zhong Mingwei's face tensed immediately, but he couldn't help curling his lips again. As he walked into the house with his little girl in his arms, he kept muttering, "It's actually not difficult to learn. As long as you listen, I will definitely teach you well, without missing a single posture..."
"What posture? Isn't it just recognizing words? Why do you have to pose?" Mei Ya asked him with her head tilted, looking curious.
"Don't ask anymore. You'll know in a minute anyway, hehe."
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August 6, the 33rd year of Jiasheng
The capital.
Cining Palace.
Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday, but the palace has been bustling since a few days ago. All the princes and concubines have gathered in the Cining Palace. The two sons, Zhong Zhiheng and Zhong Zhiling, are no exception. They sit on the left and right of the Empress Dowager and accompany her to listen to opera. The Empress Dowager has been smiling the whole day. It is the first time that she has celebrated her birthday so happily.
"The scenery is beautiful when the birthday banquet begins, and everyone competes to see the birthday star's glory. I envy Magu and the Jade Maiden for being as long-lived as the Queen Mother. The longevity incense rises high, and the candlelight shines high. The jade rings and jade cups are filled with longevity wine to increase longevity. Today's plate of longevity fruits and peaches, I wish you blessings as vast as the East Sea and a life as long as the Southern Mountains..."
The opera "Magu Pays Homage" was being sung enthusiastically on the stage, and everyone in the audience was fascinated. Concubine Shu and Imperial Concubine Huang sat together, joking from time to time. Prince Rong and Prince Hui were also very friendly and affectionate. However, Prince Pingxi seemed to be unable to sit still. He sat on the chair for a long time, and finally stood up, smiling and apologizing to the Queen Mother: "I am afraid that my son will spoil your interest. I haven't listened to opera for many years. I really can't stand this temper. Please forgive me, Queen Mother."
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