Chapter 23 Li Shimin: I seem to have forgotten something

Da Zhuang's mouth was full of laughter: "Young Master, he eats so cleanly..."

Liu Xuan then noticed that no matter how entangled, confused, or deep in thought, Li Shimin had not forgotten to eat. He ate all the vegetable boxes and meat boxes, not a drop of wine was left, Mapo tofu and Dongpo pork. There was some juice left, mainly because Li Shimin had no intention of eating rice.

"Dazhuang, clean up, close the door and take a rest."

There is not even a moon tonight, a cold wind is blowing, and frost has even begun to form outside.

Da Zhuang's house was separated from Liu Xuan's house by a wall, and a warm stove was pressed against the wall. Da Zhuang's house started complaining that it was too hot.

Liu Xuan didn't care about so much. He comforted Yaya and told the story about a child who couldn't sleep well and was kidnapped by an old monster from Montenegro. After scaring Yaya to sleep, Liu Xuan stretched himself and slowly Lie down.

Thinking back to today's transaction with Li Shimin, Liu Xuan smiled. What would Li Shimin think if he later found out that he wanted more profits and could no longer care about the costs?

That's all, why do you think so much? In the feudal dynasty, Li Shimin said it clearly. He had ways to save costs. The most important thing in the Tang Dynasty was manpower.

On a moonless night, somewhere in the palace, the lights were brightly lit.

Li Lizhi sat in front of the case, constantly looking for all records about tofu.

Of course, there are also records about Dongpo Pork.

There are many books in the palace, and all the famous teachers and scholars were mobilized by Li Lizhi today.

But a whole day passed, and there was no written record of what Dongpo meat was.

The only person who provided the information was Empress Changsun: This Dongpo meat is made of pork, because Your Majesty said so.

The only thing with words to test is tofu, Mapo Tofu, who is Mapo? Or something?

Nothing.

Li Lizhi's beautiful eyebrows were furrowed, and the tip of her nose was stained with ink, but she didn't notice it at all.

Behind Li Lizhi, an equally beautiful woman yawned.

"Sister, I can't find it. Is this Mapo Tofu really that amazing?"

Li Lizhi turned around and smiled, looking at her sister Li Hui: "You have no idea how delicious that thing is."

Mapo tofu is delicious, Dongpo pork is delicious, and the people are...

Thinking of this, Li Lizhi's cheeks turned red involuntarily. Under the light, they looked like jasmine flowers blooming in early spring.

"Sister? Why are you blushing?"

"Uh, Li Hui, you don't know, Mapo tofu is a bit pungent..." The blush on Li Lizhi's face has reached the root of her neck.

Outside the door, brisk footsteps came: "Sister, I found it!"

Li Lizhi's eyes lit up: "Li Shu, have you really found it?"

Li Lizhi's two younger sisters, Li Shu and Li Hui, were mobilized by her today to look for clues in Wenshan's books.

Thinking that Li Shu had found traces of Mapo Tofu, Li Lizhi approached excitedly.

“The power of Confucius has the power to influence the entire nation.”

"Confucius was nine feet long and six inches long. Everyone called him a 'long man'."

"This means something. Confucius was tall, strong, and extremely brave..."

Although Li Shu is named Shu, she is not a lady at all. Although Li Hui is named Hui, she has nothing to do with wisdom.

Only Li Lizhi, who is naturally beautiful, really lives up to her name.

Li Hui opened her mouth in surprise and jumped up excitedly: "Confucius is so powerful. No wonder he led his disciples to travel around the country without fear of encountering robbers or something."

Li Shu raised her head proudly, as if she had discovered a new world.

"Little sister, please stop talking. Sister, I discovered such a big secret today and I must tell my father."

Li Hui scratched her head: "Sister, but I still want to eat Mapo Tofu."

Li Lizhi looked at her two younger sisters and thought, how about giving it a try tomorrow?

"You two sisters, when you go out tomorrow, you must dress up in disguise, preferably with a beard or something. The rougher you dress and the more you look like ordinary people, the safer we will be."

Li Lizhi looked at the two of them and said seriously.

The two girls nodded, and the corners of Li Shu's lips raised: "Sister, you know me. Over the years, my father has always said that I am not like a daughter but like a man. It just so happens that I will show you the good things I have prepared tomorrow."

Li Hui looked anxious at this time: "Sister, but I don't have any clothes to dress up. What should I do?"

Li Lizhi thought for a while: "This is simple. I think your figure is similar to Xiaodie's. Her clothes fit you well."

"But don't be too clean..."

After Li Lizhi emphasized it again, the two sisters left the palace. At this time, Li Lizhi ran all the way, took out the clothes she usually used to disguise herself as a man, and looked left and right.

How can I show off my beauty without showing any emotion? Oops, why is there a tiny stain on the clothes? They need to be washed. They must not be so sloppy in front of Liu Xuan.

No more suffering for you two sisters. My sister’s life-long events depend on you.

…

It was just dawn, and people were already appearing in the palace one after another.

Outside Changle Gate, Qin Shubao looked around for a long time, but still didn't see his three good brothers, and he was a little anxious for a while.

He took the junior officer aside and asked, "Where are my three good brothers? Where is Duke Lu? Where is General Niu? Where is General Yuchi?"

That little official had just become qualified to serve in the court, and his status was so low that he didn't even know who Qin Shubao was, so how could he dare to provoke the big boss in the court.

Anyway, those who can enter the court are better than him.

"Are you talking about... those three?"

"Oh, to be honest, I also heard some gossip. Some people say that your three brothers ate some... uh... delicious food at home, and they were poisoned. They vomited and had diarrhea. Doctor Sun came all the way in the night, but he was exhausted in the second half of the night and still couldn't cure it."

When Qin Qiong heard this, there seemed to be waves of black shadows in front of him.

During the early years of the war, he suffered from many hidden diseases. Now he feels dizzy and chest tightness from time to time.

Today's court is just for a stroll. According to His Majesty's intention, he can stay at home until the end of time.

Originally, he was in a good mood and wanted to chat with Cheng Yaojin and the other two, reminisce about the past, and make an appointment to go to a brothel or something. Unexpectedly, he heard such news.

"Hey, sir, what's wrong with you..."

The official was terrified, his face was full of fear. This is my first day to attend the court, don't get into trouble.

Qin Qiong gritted his teeth, endured the dizziness, and rushed to Cheng Yaojin's house.

...

In the court, Li Shimin rubbed his head.

Yesterday, I was busy eating delicious food at the Datang Restaurant, and it seemed that I forgot something.

When the civil and military officials were in place, Li Shimin suddenly realized.

Didn't we agree to go see Cheng Yaojin and the other two last night? How could I forget it!