Chapter 978 Preference and Exceptions
"My lady, it's time to wake up."
I had a good dream and when I woke up it was bright.
Looking at the faint fine lines at the corners of the eyes of the palace maid standing beside her, Shi Li suddenly realized.
Before I knew it, ten years had passed in this palace.
She stood up and sat in front of the dressing table, tying up her long hair and yawning slightly.
As usual, when she was halfway through dressing up, Qin'er walked in from outside, calling out "Mother".
The little girl, who was only eleven years old, was proficient in all six arts and could overwhelm the boys who grew up with her.
What's even more rare is that she is not the least bit delicate. Half a year ago, when she was hunting in the mountains, she fell off her horse and broke her arm, but she didn't shed a single tear.
Shi Li pulled her to her side and looked at her carefully. She couldn't help but frowned, "Your dark circles are getting heavier again. Did you not get enough sleep?"
"Don't worry, mother. I'm in great spirits!"
Qin Er smiled generously and calmly changed the subject, "The Princess of Jiangbei is returning to Anning today. Can I go out of the palace to see the Princess?"
"That's natural. We'll go pick her up together later!"
When mentioning Cheng Danzhu, Shi Li couldn't help but smile.
A few years ago, she went to Jiangbei alone and lived in great difficulty and danger for several years. However, with her courage and strategy, she finally stabilized the situation in Jiangbei.
Today, Jiangbei enjoys long-term peace and stability, and the people all live a comfortable life with enough food and clothing.
Qin'er had heard a lot about Jiangbei's political achievements from Cheng Xi's side, and she was very yearning for the legendary princess.
Shi Li finished dressing up, and when breakfast was ready as usual, Cheng Xi came back from court and brought Qin'er with him, and the family of three had breakfast together.
However, Cheng Xi didn't eat much today, and even though his expression and voice were as gentle as usual, Shi Li still noticed something.
"Why, Ji Shan is arguing with you again?"
After breakfast, Shi Li sent Qin'er out and brought a bowl of osmanthus milk jelly to Cheng Xi.
The carefully crafted disguise was ruthlessly exposed, and Cheng Xi's eyes showed a trace of embarrassment.
In front of his wife, he didn't need to hide anything. He picked up the bowl and took a big mouthful of milk jelly. He gritted his teeth and said angrily: "Sooner or later, I will catch that bastard and put him in jail!"
Hearing the word "dog thing" coming out of Cheng Xi's mouth, Shi Li held his forehead speechlessly.
As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together." Cheng Xi has learned all her bad catchphrases over the years, which makes her feel ashamed.
This was not the first time Cheng Xi had scolded Ji Shan.
As he continued to rise in the court, he finally began to make indiscriminate and venomous attacks, just as Shi Li had read in the historical records, and even Cheng Xi was not spared.
No matter how wise and enlightened Cheng Xi was, he was still a human being, and an emperor high above all others. Even if he endured it once or twice, resentment would inevitably grow in his heart after so many times.
Shi Li listened to him complaining quietly, and finally stopped, then personally poured him a cup of warm honey water and handed it to him.
He suggested very seriously: "How about exiling him to a faraway place, out of sight and out of mind?"
Cheng Xi took the honey water and put it to his lips, then smiled helplessly at Shi Li.
"Lili is being sarcastic to me again. Although his words are irritating, his political views are sharp. It would be a waste of his talent to be sent to the local government."
You see, Cheng Xi actually has a clear mind, but he tends to say harsh words when he gets angry.
Shi Li chuckled softly and leaned over to kiss Cheng Xi on the cheek.
"You know I'm being mean to you, but others may not know that. Just like when you said in front of me just now that you wanted to put Ji Shan in jail, if he heard that, he would definitely take it seriously."
Shi Li spoke slowly, observing Cheng Xi's surprised look, and continued -
"Maybe one day you will get angry and say something about ordering death. Then I will not joke with you. He is the most stubborn person in the Li family."
After comforting Cheng Xi and giving him some advice, Shi Li thought to herself that she had to find an opportunity to talk to Ji Shan again.
There's nothing wrong with being a loyal minister, but there's no need to be so loyal that you confront everyone you meet.
"Humph, is there no one in the entire An Ning who can deal with Ji Shan?"
Cheng Xi took Shi Li's words to heart, but as he was used to being an emperor who had the final say, he still felt uncomfortable.
Shi Li couldn't help but laugh at him, "You are so old, and you still think about these nonsense. But, there is always someone who can defeat him. Maybe one day someone will appear and control him. When that happens, you just watch the fun, and don't forget to drag me along to watch."
After Cheng Xi said so many words, the depression in his heart was almost gone. He reached out and hugged Shi Li in his arms, resting his head on her shoulder.
"It's good to have Lili accompany me. I can endure being irritated by that stubborn Ji Shan every day."
Shi Li was held by him so tightly that she couldn't move, and she sighed silently in her heart.
This person is really going backwards as he gets older. At his age, he has even learned to act like a spoiled child.
Alas... people's hearts are no longer the same as they used to be.
It was almost noon, and Shi Li's family of three traveled light and left the palace to go to the city gate to welcome Cheng Danzhu.
Along the way, I met several groups of people.