After the incident involving Hu Yan, everyone became more restrained.
Especially after they witnessed with their own eyes that Hu Yan had offended Qu Li and could not find a doctor at all, they understood a truth even more deeply -
In the capital, you can offend anyone, but you must never offend Qu Li, who controls all the pharmacies and clinics in the capital.
Qu Yuxing and Hu Yan couldn't even find a doctor when they were sick. They didn't want to follow in their footsteps. After all, there were too few imperial doctors and they couldn't always be hired.
No one objected, and Zhaoxu Academy was handed over to Qu Wenzhao for management in the future.
The young man's eyes were shining, his every move was dignified and elegant, and his every word and sentence was full of literary talent, which made people look at him sideways.
Kangdi asked Qu Li to accompany him and went to a small courtyard in the back that was specially set aside to serve as her lounge.
"I heard that your tea art is also good."
Qu Li smiled brightly and generously, "It's just barely drinkable. The emperor has tasted so many fine teas and drinks, he may not be accustomed to the tea brewed by Qu Li."
"I've been here for such a long time, I'm already thirsty! Your Zhaoxu Academy is so well built, with a large collection of books. There will surely be more and more students coming to study in the future. You can't be without even a cup of tea, right?"
Although there was a hint of smile on Emperor Kang's lips, the smile did not reach his eyes, and he exuded the power of an emperor.
The smile on Qu Li's face remained unchanged. He walked forward, washed his hands gracefully, and began to make tea.
Xiao Xian's eyes were fixed on her face, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.
She frowned, wanting to remind him to mind his eyes, but then she thought again, if she said that, he might think she cared about him a lot.
They were clearly not even friends, and she didn't want to have anything to do with him before she left Dagan.
"Your Majesty, please try it."
Qu Li made tea with a tense face the whole time. He poured a cup of tea and handed it to Kangdi with both hands.
Eunuch Fu was about to test the poison for him, but Emperor Kang stopped him.
"Your tea is very good."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
"Qu Li, besides the academy, do you have any other plans for the future?"
At this time, Emperor Kang was quite approachable, like an elder chatting with others.
Qu Li looked at him with a deep gaze, and began to wonder in his heart.
She always felt that Kangdi’s purpose today was not simple. What exactly did he want to do?
"Why?" Kangdi put down his teacup with a smile. "This question of mine is difficult to answer."
"Qu Li is not a woman who is content to stay in the inner house. She doesn't like being restricted by her freedom. Wen Zhao has grown up now and can stand on his own. Qu Li thinks that maybe she can go out for a walk. On the one hand, she can broaden her horizons, and on the other hand, she can help the world and save people."
"Have you ever thought about getting married again?"
Qu Li's brows furrowed heavily, his brain working at high speed, thinking about how to answer his question.
Xiao Xian, who was standing aside, also felt his heart suddenly hanging in his throat.
He had seen too many intimate interactions between Qu Li and Feng Yi. When they stared at each other, their eyes could no longer accommodate a third person. Their gazes seemed to be filled with silk and honey.
Will Qu Li openly and frankly tell Kangdi about her relationship with Feng Yi, even in the future?
Qu Li had already guessed that Kangdi must have known everything that happened to her in Xiling.
It is definitely impossible that he doesn't know what happened between her and Feng Yi.
He obviously knew everything, but he still asked in front of Xiao Xian. What was he planning?
It is said that the emperor's mind is difficult to guess. Emperor Kang, who has experienced so many things, is even more unpredictable.
"Your Majesty, this is Qu Li's private matter!"
She smiled with bright eyes and white teeth.
Kangdi stared at her for a long time with deep eyes before he chuckled.
But this smile is ambiguous and makes people feel cold.
"Okay, let's not talk about this!"
Because of this unpleasant topic, the atmosphere was somewhat dull.
Everyone tacitly agreed not to speak, only the gurgling sound of boiling water from the teapot on the small red clay stove could be heard.
Emperor Kang suddenly stood up and said, "I've had my tea and rested enough. I have to go back to the palace."
Qu Li looked at the bright yellow figure, but felt inexplicably uneasy.
The question that Kangdi just asked always made her feel that there seemed to be a deeper meaning.
She couldn't help but glance at Xiao Xian.
The two looked at each other and the atmosphere suddenly changed again.
"careful!"
A wooden beam suddenly fell down, and Qu Li was about to avoid it, but a figure rushed towards her quickly and held her in his arms.
“Hmm—”
The wooden beam hit Xiao Xian's head, and bright red blood flowed down and dripped onto Qu Li's brow. Although it was warm blood, she felt it was cold to the bone.
Eunuch Fu and others rushed over and moved the wooden beam away.
Xiao Xian had fainted and lay limply on Qu Li's body.
"Xiao Xian?"
The only answer she got was oppressive silence!
Kangdi's face turned pale. "Hurry up and load the people onto the carriage and return to the palace!"
"Your Majesty, Prince Chen's condition is unclear. He cannot withstand the bumpy journey and it is not appropriate for him to return to the palace for the time being!" Qu Li said in a serious tone.
"Qu Li, Ah Xian saved you!"
Qu Li pursed her lips.
Even if Xiao Xian hadn't rushed over just now, she could have easily avoided him.
Who could have thought that this idiot would just rush over like that without caring about anything!
The fact that Xiao Xian was injured was like he had grown two legs, and soon everyone knew about it.
Today is the auspicious day when the academy is officially opened. When something like this happened suddenly, everyone looked uneasy.
"Qu Li said before that it was her idea to establish this academy! From the very beginning, this academy has been quite strange. Do you remember that big rock that suddenly appeared?"
"Of course I remember! Didn't they say someone did it on purpose?"
"A woman like Qu Li, restless within the inner chambers, is rebellious and draws the wrath of Heaven! In my opinion, when the floods in the south and droughts in the north struck, everyone initially attributed such monstrous events to Heaven's wrath against the Emperor. Now, it seems it might be Qu Li!"
"Look at how many messes have happened since this academy was founded. Marquis Yongshun, Hu Yan, Prince Chen..."
"I'm thinking, we should leave this evil place as soon as possible, lest we attract evil spirits and bring disaster to our family!"
These rumormongers were all Mr. Yu's students. They had been holding a grudge for a while, and now that they had the chance, they naturally wanted to say whatever they wanted, no matter how harsh the rumor.
Although Changle was worried about Xiao Xian, she had great faith in Qu Li's superb medical skills.
She had a stern face, pulled out the long whip from her waist, and hit the ground hard.
Dust and smoke rose up, and the faces of the court officials who had been discussing the matter changed.
"Speak up! Why aren't you talking?" Changle's sharp and fierce eyes swept across everyone's faces, "Aren't you all quite talkative?"
"Princess Changle, are we wrong? In fact, a lot of things have happened in this academy!"
"The reason why the wooden beam fell will be investigated! Until then, you'd better watch your mouths. Otherwise, I will whip you!"
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