After choosing their life's profession, the Li family's sons all put in their best effort.
Talented and hardworking, they are all excellent.
Li Ruiqi's kung fu has improved day by day under Xu Ningyou's guidance. Although it is unlikely that he will surpass Xu Ningyou, he has secured a place among the top 100 in the martial arts world of Nanchen Kingdom.
Li Ruiyue's medical skills are now so good that she can cure any headache or fever with a single dose of medicine.
The prescription was written exceptionally well, and Fan Zuan praised it repeatedly, saying that there was a worthy successor.
As for Li Ruizhang, Xiao Sheng arranged for him to work in the Ministry of Works, starting as a junior steward.
The kitchen was bustling with activity.
When Li Xingran made the cream, Li Ruiheng and Li Ruijin rushed to taste it.
Li Xingran scooped out two large spoonfuls and handed them to them.
It melts in your mouth, with a pure milky aroma, sweet but not cloying.
"Little sister, what kind of divine way of eating is this? This, this taste, I dare say, this thing could fill our pockets with silver!" Li Ruiheng's eyes were sparkling, it was so delicious.
"Silver, silver, all you ever think about is silver. What are you going to do with the silver you earn?" Li Xingran tapped Li Ruiheng's forehead with a spoon.
“You earn money, and money makes more money!” Li Ruiheng was puzzled. What else could money do? He hadn’t really thought about it; he just liked having lots of money.
"You can do a lot with money, but a portion of it must be taken from the people and used for the people, so that your business can last."
Li Xingran said as she spread cream on the cake.
Just then, Xiao Sheng walked to the kitchen door and made a shushing gesture.
The servants of the Li family did not go in to announce their arrival.
Xiao Sheng leaned against the door, listening to Li Xingran speak.
"Second brother, your sister is spreading cream. Aren't you going to learn?" Li Ruijin reminded Li Ruiheng.
“I’m watching, but I don’t understand what you mean by ‘taken from the people and used for the people.’ Sister, could you explain it to me?”
Li Ruiheng's gaze did not leave Li Xingran's hand, but his mind was on Li Xingran's question.
"Where do our profits come from?" Li Xingran asked, trying to elicit a response.
"From a customer!"
"We have so much money that we can't even spend it all ourselves, so let's take it out and use it to benefit the people. Wouldn't the people be even more supportive of our business then?"
“That way our business won’t collapse!” Li Ruijin said.
"Yes. Nothing lasts forever; we need to plan for the long term."
"One should not be a profiteer, nor should one be a businessman who takes advantage of others without spitting out the bones."
"Only when the country is doing well can we live peaceful and stable lives."
"Only when people's lives improve can we earn more money!"
"Therefore, we are a whole, where we share both prosperity and adversity."
"People of your generation like to detach themselves and think that those things have nothing to do with them."
"Actually, it's very relevant!"
As Li Xingran talked, she finished spreading the cream on the cake and even asked Li Ruizhang to make her piping nozzles in various shapes and sizes.
Li Xingran used a piping tip to pipe flowers.
They even wrote words in syrup: "So cute, may you stay eighteen forever!"
"Little sister, you're only two years old, how come you wrote 'every year is eighteen'?"
"Hehe, eighteen is the most beautiful age for a girl. I hope I grow up quickly and become a beautiful eighteen-year-old so that I can charm all the men in the capital."
Xiao Sheng felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this.
Li Ruizhang was drinking water when he suddenly spat it out.
“Sister, our family doesn’t have that kind of tradition.”
"Oh, just kidding! It's my birthday today, I'm the boss, so I'll do whatever makes me happy!"
Xiao Sheng's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.
“Sister, there’s a rule in our Li family’s family precepts that you might not know.” Li Ruiheng smiled somewhat sinisterly.
"What is it?" Li Xingran asked, puzzled.
“That is, men are not allowed to take concubines, and women are not allowed to remarry,” Li Ruijin answered quickly.
"Outdated! The men in our area don't take concubines. They all divorce and remarry. As for women, the number of those who remarry is countless."
"If I marry a scumbag, am I supposed to grow old with him?"
[Just like Emperor Hui, a scumbag, if Zhao Yunshu had cut her losses in time and left him, she wouldn't have met such a tragic end!]
The five brothers looked at each other, and what their sister said seemed to make sense.
"I'll have to give you a good lesson on your views on marriage another day."
"Oh dear, Teacher Li, I'm scared, I'm scared." Li Ruiheng has always been lively and cheerful; wherever he is, there is laughter and joy.
The kitchen was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.
Fan Zuan listened to the chatter of the kids and smiled knowingly.
It's great here; I can do whatever I want.
I saw people and things I had never seen before.
Xiao Sheng felt a pang of envy upon hearing this.
If he weren't the Crown Prince, it would be quite interesting for him to know Li Xingran; he could accompany her to do all sorts of things.
Unfortunately, he was the crown prince; if he didn't become emperor, he would die.
He also wanted to create a golden age for Li Xingran, the kind of golden age she described.
Would she even glance at him then?
Thinking of this, Xiao Sheng's eyes dimmed.
However, he quickly recovered and walked into the kitchen with a smile.
When the servants of the Li family saw the emperor enter, they quickly bowed.
Just as the five Li brothers were about to bow, Xiao Sheng stopped them.
“Within the Li family’s territory, there is no need to bow. Outside, when there are no outsiders, there is also no need to bow. If there are those old-fashioned people around, you can bow halfway.” Xiao Sheng’s voice was a pleasant boy’s voice.
[I hadn't noticed before, but Xiao Sheng's voice is quite pleasant. However, it's hard to say what will happen after puberty.]
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