Chapter 18
Then, Li Qingge bent down and walked into the inner hall elegantly, holding two jars of home-made rice wine firmly in his hands, with a faint smile on his face. With a bit of cunning and confidence, it seems like a confident artist is about to show off his masterpiece.
She was secretly proud in her heart: [Li Shimin, Li Shimin, I’m sorry that the wine you drink on weekdays is as light as water, how can it compare with my home-brewed wine. Most of the wines in this world are bland and tasteless, just a little more exciting than cold water. The rice wine that I, Li Qingsong, drink melts in your mouth and goes smoothly into your throat. One sip will make you feel as if you are in a fairyland. Once you taste it, you will know what real wine is. 】
When Li Shimin heard this, he was slightly startled. How dare this boy despise my Datang's brewing technology? You know, our Tang Dynasty has a lot of fine wines, not only local fine wines, but also mellow wines imported from outside the region. One glass of it can make people feel ecstasy. What's more, the brewing skills of the Tang Dynasty have been passed down for thousands of years. How can he compare with them by himself?
Li Shimin frowned slightly, wondering what was so special about this rice wine, so he calmly motioned to Li Qingge to pour two glasses. He sat at the table with piercing eyes, examining the two seemingly ordinary glasses of rice wine in front of him, as if a connoisseur was examining an unknown treasure.
Suddenly, a strong aroma of wine assaulted his nostrils, hitting the tip of his nose and making his heart itch unbearably. The aroma of the wine seemed to have magic power, spiraling up in the nose and straight to the forehead, refreshing people's spirits. When Li Shimin was young, he was a military general who fought in all directions. He had a special preference for wine and boasted that he had tasted all the fine wines in the Tang Dynasty. But the rice wine that seemed as clear as water actually exuded such an alluring aroma, as if it opened a door to a new world for him.
"This boy is really not simple. He even has such skills in making wine." Li Shimin secretly praised in his heart, with a trace of surprise and appreciation flashing in his eyes.
“This rice wine smells so mouth-watering. How does it taste when you drink it?” Li Shimin was full of curiosity. Regardless of the fact that he was on someone else’s territory, he gently picked up the wine glass and put it on the table first. Savor it carefully under your nose. As a king, Li Shimin's every move reveals his extraordinary temperament, and even his drinking is particularly particular. He sniffed lightly, frowned slightly, and then relaxed, as if a connoisseur was savoring a rare glass of wine.
“Although the smell is a little pungent at first, when you taste it carefully, it is like thousands of troops turning into the smell of wine, coming in a raging rush. It’s really wonderful!” Li Shimin couldn’t help but admire his taste. There was a bit of surprise and shock in the voice, as if an explorer had discovered a new world.
Li Qingge watched Li Shimin's reaction from the side, with an imperceptible smile on his lips, which contained a bit of pride and cunning.
[Li Shimin, Li Shimin, I love to see you like you have never seen the world the most. It’s just a jar of rice wine, look at how excited you are. How can you have a drink without appetizers? This fried peanut is a perfect match. Once you taste this combination, you'll know what real delicacies are. This rice wine and peanuts are a match made in heaven, just like a hero and a beauty, they are perfect. 】 Li Qingge secretly cursed in his heart, his eyes flashing with a bit of teasing and expectation.
After hearing Li Qingge's words, Li Shimin was a little confused about the meaning of "a match made in heaven", but he didn't worry too much. His mind at the moment was completely attracted by the rice wine in front of him. He picked up the wine glass and tasted it carefully again. The aroma of the wine seemed to turn into thousands of troops, galloping and roaring in his mind.
“No matter so much, let’s try this perfect match first.” Li Shimin’s eyes flashed with anticipation. He first took a sip of rice wine and was instantly conquered by the spicy and rich aroma. Taste buds. The aroma of the wine entered his throat, and a warm current instantly spread throughout his body and went straight to his forehead, making him unable to help but tremble.
"Good wine! This is the real good wine!" Li Shimin's eyes lit up and he was completely impressed by Li Qingge's rice wine. Just now he sneered at Li Qingge's contempt, thinking that as the king of the Tang Dynasty, he fought in the south and the north, what had he not seen? But now... this rice wine is indeed unmatched by any strong wine in the Tang Dynasty.
While the wine was in full swing, Li Shimin picked up another fried peanut, put it in his mouth and chewed it gently. The strong aroma intertwined with the aroma of rice wine, forming an indescribable and wonderful taste that seemed to soothe the soul. He closed his eyes and enjoyed this rare delicacy, like a musician savoring a moving piece of music.
"This..." Li Shimin was shocked and completely conquered. He opened his eyes and looked at Li Qingge, his eyes shining with surprise and appreciation.
"What do you think of the taste, Your Majesty?" Li Qingge asked with a smile, but there was a trace of imperceptible contempt in his eyes. There was a bit of mischief and provocation in the contempt, as if a naughty child was teasing an elder.
"Not bad." Li Shimin replied lightly, but the twinkling light in his eyes betrayed him. As an emperor, he naturally cannot show his emotions easily, but the shock in his heart is real. He picked up the wine glass and tasted it again, like a connoisseur savoring a rare glass of fine wine.
"Then please have a few more drinks, Your Majesty." Li Qingge had an aunt's smile on his face, but he was already complaining in his heart: [Is it acceptable? Your eyes are so bright, is that okay? Obviously you just can’t put it down and want to take the wine back and taste it slowly, right? I won’t show you what to do! ] She looked at Li Shimin's intoxicated look and felt a burst of joy and pride in her heart.
Li Shimin naturally saw what Li Qingge was thinking and smiled slightly, but Xiao Jiujiu said in his heart: [This guy is very smart, but if you want to take something from me, you have to give me some benefits. But this wine... I have to get it! ] He picked up the wine glass and tasted it carefully again, as if a connoisseur was examining a precious work of art.
At this moment, Li Qingge's inner voice reached Li Shimin's ears again: "Although this wine is not worth a lot of money, there is no way to get it for free." Don't think that just because you are the emperor, you can do whatever you want with me. I was still hoping to use the wine to please my dad and ask him to teach me some self-defense skills. If the government is unstable in the future, I will be able to protect myself. 】
Li Shimin smiled slightly when he heard this, and suddenly had some concerns in his heart. He looked at Li Qingge's sly eyes, as if a wise man was examining a naughty child. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip of the rice wine. The aroma of the wine seemed to turn into a warm current, pouring into his heart. He was secretly thinking about how to get these two jugs of wine and more wine into his pocket without letting Li Qingge see what he was thinking. A contest about wine quietly unfolded between two wise men...
"General Cheng, this wine tastes mellow, sweet but not greasy. It is really the best wine. If it can be brewed on a large scale, It will definitely become another pride of the Tang Dynasty and make people all over the world praise it." Li Shimin said with a smile, his eyes shining with longing for a better future, as if the prosperous scene had already appeared in front of his eyes.
The moonlight is like water, falling in the courtyard, adding a bit of mystery and elegance to this quiet night. Li Shimin's words sounded particularly beautiful under the moonlight, and his words were full of pride: "This wine can not only satisfy the appetites of the people, but also allow foreigners to see the prosperity of our Tang Dynasty, not only economic and military It is so powerful that even its wine culture is unique and ahead of the world.”
Although Li Shimin does not strive to be the first in everything, Li Qingge’s words are like spring breeze and rain, nourishing his inner ambition. He thought to himself: "Since we want to fight for the first place, we must take the lead in all aspects, whether it is governing the country or the small art of brewing wine." His eyes revealed a determination that was unwilling to be trailed by others.
Speaking of Li Qingge, Li Shimin was full of praise. This guy not only has novel farming methods, but also promotes high-yielding crops like potatoes. He does everything with great success. He thought to himself: "I believe he has more than just one brewing secret, and there must be more surprises waiting for us." He was full of expectations for Li Qingge, as if he had seen an endless treasure.
"Your Majesty, what are your plans?" Li Qingge asked respectfully, but he was a little murmuring in his heart. She thought to herself: "Li Shimin, Li Shimin, are you trying to treat me as an all-powerful little master? Although I am a general, I still have to cultivate myself, otherwise wouldn't I become a joke one day when I go to the battlefield?" The look in her eyes There was a flash of helplessness in his heart, but then he regained his composure.
Li Qingge was calm on the surface, but in his heart he had already staged a drama of complaints. She thought to herself: "Why is it so difficult to live a leisurely life these days? I have to engage in agriculture and wine making. I am asking for trouble for myself! System, system, you should give me some sweetness. Don't always give in. I'm in the limelight!" Her heart was full of contradictions. She wanted to enjoy a leisurely life, but she also didn't want to live up to Li Shimin's expectations.
Li Shimin naturally couldn't hear what Li Qingge was thinking. He responded with a smile: "I'm going to let Wei Zheng set up a wine department to promote your rice wine. However, how can one kind of wine satisfy the taste of everyone in the world? You have to General Cheng, please be more considerate and explore some new brewing recipes." His tone was full of expectation and trust.
"This... I'm afraid I have to think about it carefully." Li Qingge's head swelled three times as soon as he heard this. She thought to herself: "You are looking for another job for me. I can't even hide from you!" There was a trace of helplessness in her eyes, but then she became firm again. She then thought about it: "However, making wine is not difficult for me. At worst, I can write a few recipes to Wei Zheng and I will be happy and free."
It was late at night and the moonlight was like water. Li Shimin left with a slight drunkenness, leaving Li Qingge smiling bitterly under the moonlight. She looked at the bright moonlight with mixed feelings in her heart. "Hey, I can't live such a low-key life, but I still have confidence in making wine." She thought as she walked towards the house, already having a countermeasure in her mind.
Back at home, Li Qingge lay down impatiently and began to dream about the rewards of the system. Her eyes shone with anticipation: "The reward must be very tempting. Maybe I can directly become a martial arts master, or master some peerless martial arts, or even become the savior of this world..." She thought about it. , she fell into sleep.
However, after one night, the system did not give her any surprises. The next day, she carefully studied the system rules and discovered that the so-called "do nothing and lie flat" actually meant that she would not interfere in the historical process and be a seemingly useless bystander. There was a hint of astonishment in her eyes, and then she smiled bitterly.
"This...doesn't this just make me pretend to be useless?" Li Qingge couldn't help but laugh bitterly. She thought to herself: "It seems that the descendants of Cheng Yaojin did nothing earth-shattering in history. An ordinary life can be regarded as another kind of happiness." She looked at the sunshine outside the window, and her heart suddenly became enlightened.
After thinking about this, Li Qingge suddenly felt much better. She decided that since she wanted to lie flat, she would lie down completely. On the surface, she is a laid-back general, drinking tea, playing chess, and admiring flowers every day, and leads a leisurely and contented life. But in fact, she was practicing quietly in secret to improve her strength. She knows that in this era of uncertainty, strength is the way to go.
Therefore, Li Qingge began to use his free time to practice internal strength, study the art of war, and hone his martial arts. Her figure looked particularly strong in the moonlight, and every swing of her sword was full of strength and determination. Her heart is full of expectations and longing for the future. She knows that only strength can allow her to gain a foothold in this era.
At the same time, she did not give up winemaking completely. Occasionally, she would write several new brewing recipes to Wei Zheng, and ask the Imperial Winery Secretary to try brewing them. And those new wines have indeed been loved and praised by people, becoming another pride of Datang.
In this way, Li Qingge lived a leisurely and contented life on the surface, but in fact he was constantly improving his strength. She knew that only in this way could she remain invincible in this era of uncertainty. And she always maintains her longing and expectation for a better future in her heart. She knows that as long as she works hard, she will be able to create a glorious chapter of her own.
The sunlight filtered through the gauze curtains and shone dappledly on Li Qingge's face, adding a bit of softness to her. She was lying on the bed, her long black hair spread freely, and her brows and eyes revealed a bit of indifference and calmness that was not of this world. The furnishings in the house are simple, but there is an extraordinary atmosphere everywhere. An ink landscape painting hangs on the wall, which seems to hint at the vast world in her heart.
"Master, Mr. Wei Zhengwei asked to see you, saying that he wants our secret brewing recipe." The housekeeper hurriedly walked in with a puzzled expression on his face, breaking the tranquility in the room.
Li Qingge slowly opened his eyes, a cunning light flashing in his eyes. "The secret recipe for brewing wine? How could this be given to outsiders casually? Why did he come to Cheng's house?" she asked softly, with a hint of amusement in her tone.
"Yes, then...should we invite him in?" The housekeeper seemed a little embarrassed. After all, Wei Zheng was an important minister in the court and could not be offended easily.
"I understand, go and invite Mr. Wei in." Li Qingge smiled slightly, looking calm and composed, as if he had everything under control.
The housekeeper quickly agreed and turned to leave, but was stopped by Li Qingge again. "Wait! Tell him that the secret recipe is still being studied, and ask him to come back in two hours." She frowned, looking like she was thinking seriously, but in fact she already had a calculation in her mind.
How can you reveal your secret brewing recipe to others so easily? How can it be easily taken out if there are not enough benefits? Although he made some money when he was given the secret recipe for oil last time, this time about making wine, Li Shimin actually wanted to ask for it for free? This is not okay. Li Qingge was thinking secretly, but his face was indifferent.
"This... okay, I'll tell him right now." The housekeeper nodded, a question mark appeared on his forehead, and he was full of doubts about Li Qingge's actions.
Outside the door, Wei Zheng frowned slightly, secretly unhappy in his heart. This kid from the Cheng family is so arrogant that he even hides behind closed doors and doesn't give him any face at all. But as a veteran in officialdom, he did not change his expression and just smiled, but he already had some guesses about Li Qingge's behavior.
Inside the house, Li Qingge lay back on the bed again and began to "lie down" peacefully. But her heart was full of turbulence and thoughts. "I don't mind being regarded as a waste by the world. Why don't you give me a reward from the system?" She whispered to herself, with a hint of helplessness and expectation in her tone.
"I have worked so hard to get your reward, please don't let me down." She sighed, her heart full of expectations and desires for the mysterious "Inaction System".
"I also hope that you can help me become the son of destiny and look down on the world." Li Qingge murmured to himself, with unwillingness and determination shining in his eyes. She looked at the other time-travelers. Some could increase their strength by signing in, some could become stronger in just one breath, and some even became invincible as soon as they time-traveled. Not only could they become invincible themselves, but they could also lead their younger brothers and sect disciples together. How cool it is to climb the peak!
As for myself, I need to "do nothing and lie flat" to trigger system rewards. When she first came to this world, she became Cheng Yaojin's son, Li Qingge. She once triggered the system reward and obtained the physique of a warrior. But Li Shimin kept pestering him and asked about everything. Although she keeps a low profile, she has unknowingly changed many things in the world. How can this be regarded as "living down without doing anything"? She was so arrogant, no wonder the system didn't reward her.
Thinking of this, she sighed again, thinking about how to get through this difficulty. If the secret recipe for brewing is not revealed, Li Shimin may be offended, and there will be no good results by then. But if you come up with this secret brewing recipe that can shake up the Tang Dynasty, then "Wuwei Lieping" will come to nothing.
"I understand, the key is to hand over this secret recipe, but it must have nothing to do with myself." She thought to herself, frowning, trying to find a way to get the best of both worlds.
"But how to do it? It's difficult!" Li Qingge had a headache thinking about it, so he simply stopped thinking about it, closed his eyes and lay down. She decided to rest for a while, maybe inspiration would emerge inadvertently.
I don’t know how long it took, but there was a knock on the door. Li Qingge opened his eyes and looked surprised. Has two hours passed? She quickly gathered her thoughts and then motioned for the housekeeper to come in.
Sure enough, I saw the housekeeper walking in quickly, with an anxious look on his face. "Master, Master Wei is here again. He is outside the door now. Please let me tell you to hand over the secret recipe for brewing as soon as possible." There was a bit of urgency and worry in his tone.
For a small secret brewing recipe, a high-ranking official like Wei Zheng came here repeatedly? What kind of magical wine is this? Li Qingge muttered to himself, but his face was calm. "Tell him that I am writing. Let him wait outside for half an hour and then come in." She thought for a while and said.
For her, writing down the secret recipe is a piece of cake. She can write it out from memory, and even each process can be marked clearly. She can even make related utensils at will. But the problem is that once she hands over this secret recipe, she will definitely become famous all over the world.
No, no! No matter what, you must "lay flat" and never be too dazzling. She was thinking to herself, but her face was calm and composed.
"This..." The housekeeper looked at her in surprise, filled with doubts and confusion. Why is the young master so stubborn? Wei Zheng has already come twice, and now he is asked to wait at the door again? Who gave the young master such courage?
"Master, Master Wei has been waiting for a long time. I'm afraid it's inappropriate to ask him to wait outside, right?" The housekeeper hurriedly persuaded Li Qingge in a low voice, trying to make Li Qingge change his mind.
“It’s too much trouble, just let him wait outside.” Li Qingge smiled and waved, signaling the housekeeper to leave. There was a certain firmness in her tone that made the housekeeper dare not say anything more.
The housekeeper frowned, his doubts deepening. Sir, what's going on? Why do you keep turning people away? If this matter spreads, I am afraid people will say that the young master is too domineering and does not respect the veterans in the palace. But this was the young master's order, and the housekeeper had to obey it. He could only bite the bullet and convey Li Qingge's meaning.
A few minutes later, a surprised voice sounded outside the door: "He asked me to wait outside for half an hour?" Wei Zheng's voice was filled with disbelief and dissatisfaction.
"This... the young master really said that. The young master was writing down the secret recipe for brewing wine, and he was afraid of being disturbed and missing something, so..." The housekeeper lowered his head, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. Even he, the messenger, felt that this statement was too perfunctory, and he was secretly worried about Li Qingge's actions.
"Haha, Mr. Cheng is really attentive and thoughtful, for fear of missing something. This is a rare good quality. Don't be anxious, take your time." Wei Zheng's words were full of admiration, but there was a hint of helplessness hidden in his eyes. He stood in front of the gate of Cheng Mansion, wearing a gorgeous official uniform and a high hat, but he looked a little impatient in this hot summer.
"I'll just wait here quietly for half an hour." After Wei Zheng finished speaking, he suppressed the displeasure on his face and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, showing a tolerant and generous demeanor. However, his heart was shaking, and he murmured to himself: "This boy is getting more and more outrageous! He didn't give me face when summoned twice, and he dared to turn me away this time? What if Lao Cheng knew about this? He must teach this boy a lesson himself."
Wei Zheng thought about it again, sighed again, and said to himself: "This boy is now a popular person in front of the emperor, and it offends him. No. If he casually says something against me in front of the emperor, my life will be difficult." So, he secretly decided: "Okay, I will wait for him for half an hour!" >
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On the other side, in the study room, Li Qingge frowned slightly, holding a delicate brush in his hand. The tip of the pen lightly scratched the paper, leaving a trail of ink marks. She was thinking about how to hand over the secret recipe for brewing wine while still keeping a low profile and not letting herself be too public. After all, everyone wants to be famous these days, but she wants to keep a low profile. This sounds really strange.
"Hey, I have such a face. It's troublesome to look too handsome. It's hard to keep a low profile." Li Qingge smiled self-deprecatingly, with a hint of helplessness and ridicule in her smile. However, her eyes lit up immediately, "Wait a minute! I remember that the Wuwei Lieping system said that you should try to keep a low profile and not take the initiative to participate in major events? Then what if I don't directly hand over the secret recipe to Wei Zheng, but let him discover it by himself inadvertently? , does this count as completing the mission?"
Thinking about this, Li Qingge had an idea in his mind, and a proud smile appeared on his face. She picked up a pen and ink and began to write down the secret recipe for wine making one stroke at a time. Although making wine is simple for her, compared with other wines, the process is still very different, and a lot of equipment has to be designed.
Li Qingge relied on his memory to draw the required utensils one by one. Her brushstrokes are light and powerful, and each stroke reveals her familiarity and love for the craft of winemaking. After two sticks of incense passed, she took a long breath, put down her pen, and smiled with satisfaction. The two large white papers were densely filled with words, from the secret brewing recipe to the production process to the storage details, no one was left out. However, she deliberately left a small gap in the use of the most critical raw materials, as if to test the wisdom of the person who discovered the secret recipe.
“Butler.” Li Qingge shouted softly.
"Here he is!" The housekeeper had been waiting outside the door, and when he heard the call, he hurried in, his heart pounding, fearing that Li Qingge would cause trouble again.
"Go and ask Mr. Wei to wait in the study for a while." Li Qingge ordered.
"I'm going to take a nap first." After saying that, she walked away leisurely with her hands behind her back, leaving the housekeeper with a confused look on her face.
“What?” When the housekeeper heard this, his head got big. Mr. Wei has been waiting for a long time. Are you going to sleep? Are you still asking Mr. Wei to wait in the study? But the housekeeper had no choice but to bite the bullet and go ask Wei Zheng.
Outside the door, Wei Zheng was pacing back and forth, his face already a little impatient. He was wearing a dark official uniform, a high hat, and thick official boots, looking majestic. However, at this time, he was like a beast trapped in a cage, unable to display his majesty. He thought to himself: "I am an important official of the imperial court, how can it be so difficult for me to even enter the Cheng Mansion? Even Cheng Yaojin would not dare to treat me like this!"
While he was feeling depressed, the housekeeper came out, full of joy. Inviting him in with an embarrassed face.
"Master Wei, please come in..." Before the butler could finish his words, his face turned pale because he found that Li Qingge was actually sleeping!
"Young master... is resting." The housekeeper said bravely, feeling very anxious.
“Pfft——” Wei Zheng was drinking tea. When he heard this, he almost spit out his words, and his face instantly turned livid. This kid is actually sleeping? This is simply arrogant, domineering, and ignorant of etiquette! The teacup in his hand trembled slightly, and a few drops of tea spilled onto his clothes, but he didn't notice it at all.
Although he was furious, Wei Zheng still suppressed his anger, forced out a smile that was uglier than crying and said: "Your young master is working hard on state affairs and is exhausted mentally and physically. He may have the habit of taking a nap. We can't disturb him. Rest and wait until he wakes up."
After saying this, Wei Zheng himself felt extremely embarrassed. The chaos in my heart was like a river stirred up by a strong wind, and it could not calm down no matter what. He sat on the chair in the study, clasping his hands together, his knuckles turning white from the exertion. He tried to calm his breathing, but the anger in his heart was like a burning flame that could not be extinguished.
Seeing this, the butler could only sigh silently, thinking to himself: "Master Wei, Master Wei, you are really making things difficult for yourself." After saying that, he shook his head and retreated, thinking about how to remind Li Qingge that tens of millions of dollars Stop being so slow to Mr. Wei. As he walked, he muttered: "This lady is really unpredictable. She is obviously a woman, but she pretends to be a man and makes trouble all day long. If she offends Mr. Wei again this time, it will be really troublesome. . ”
The sunlight filtered through the gauze curtains and shone dappledly on Li Qingge’s face, adding a touch of softness to her. She was lying on the bed, her long black hair spread freely, and her brows and eyes revealed a bit of indifference and calmness that was not of this world. The furnishings in the house are simple, but there is an extraordinary atmosphere everywhere. An ink landscape painting hangs on the wall, which seems to hint at the vast world in her heart.
"Humph! This boy is so arrogant!" As soon as the butler left, Wei Zheng's face immediately darkened, and he kept mumbling as if his heart was in a boil. He glanced at the white paper on the table, a trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes, but he still suppressed the displeasure in his heart and decided to leave this place that made him feel depressed.
However, as soon as he took a few steps, Wei Zheng's footsteps stopped involuntarily. His eyes were firmly attracted to the two white papers on the table, like being attracted by a magnet. He moved forward curiously, picked it up and took a look. He took a deep breath and it took him a long time to recover.
"The secret recipe for brewing?" He murmured to himself, his eyes shining with disbelief. He looked at the two pieces of paper carefully. Every word on them seemed to contain infinite charm, making him unable to look away.
"There are so many kinds of craftsmanship?" he exclaimed, having a new understanding of Li Qingge's talent. He looked at the exquisite instruments and detailed steps, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration in his heart. "Is this what I'm looking for?" Wei Zheng was in a daze, frowning, and suddenly felt that he had really underestimated Li Qingge. Just look at the secret recipe for brewing wine. Although the process is not complicated, the fact that he can come up with this secret recipe shows that this guy is extremely smart.
His hands behind his back, he paced back and forth in the study, his brows furrowed and his heart full of mixed feelings. After a while, he looked up at the sky, and a relieved smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"I understand!" He murmured to himself, "This secret recipe is so amazing, it is enough to prove his talent. But if it is handed over in a big way, it will obscure my light."
He thought of Lao Cheng's previous illiterate status. Although he could recognize a few words now, being illiterate was always a pain in his heart. If Lao Cheng knew that his son was so talented, it would inevitably bring shame on him.
"He did this because he wanted to hand over the secret recipe quietly, but he didn't want to have anything to do with the secret recipe." Wei Zheng's eyes flashed and he took another deep breath. At this moment, he was in awe!
This boy is really kind and filial. Do you actually think that he is arrogant, domineering and arrogant? Compared with this kid, my situation is obviously much worse. Wei Zheng couldn't help but feel ashamed.
He took a deep breath, clasped his hands into his fists, and bowed deeply to the chair in front of him, as if to express his respect and gratitude to Li Qingge.
"I, Old Wei, have lived for such a long time, and I think that my benevolence, righteousness and etiquette are as good as anyone's. But today you impressed me with admiration. You are indeed a formidable person. Don't worry, I will definitely tell you when I go back with the secret recipe. Your Majesty, your wish will be fulfilled." After saying that, he returned to the palace with the secret recipe in high spirits.
In the study, Li Shimin looked at the secret recipe and listened to Wei Zheng's explanation, feeling a little confused for a moment. He didn't expect that boy Li Qingge to be so filial? In this case, of course his wish must be fulfilled.
"Okay, in that case, don't publicize the secret recipe. Just say that you wrote the secret recipe yourself." Li Shimin smiled slightly, feeling very relieved. He thought of the days when Lao Cheng followed him in the wars in the north and south. How could he have such a sensible son in his later years? It's so enviable. Thinking about his prince again... Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel sad, and even had a thought in his heart: It would be great if Li Qingge was his son.
"Your Majesty? You said that I wrote this secret recipe? But in this case, Mr. Cheng..." Wei Zheng was stunned, and suddenly his face was full of embarrassment. He knew that this secret recipe was very ingenious and all the details were very clever. It could not be figured out in a day or two. It must have been developed after countless practical rewrites and repeated failures. Now you want to win someone's love by yourself? He can't do such a thing.
"Don't worry too much. You are a famous minister of our Tang Dynasty. I think Li Qingge would be very happy if he knew that you helped him fulfill his filial wish." Li Shimin said with a slight smile. His eyes were full of trust and appreciation for Wei Zheng.
"Your Majesty, this veteran is not talented, so I have no choice but to be respectful rather than obey orders." Wei Zheng sighed and said with a wry smile on his face. He knew that he could not refuse Li Shimin's request, so he had no choice but to agree.
The next second, his eyes fell on the two secret recipes again. The two secret recipes listed three types of wine. What is rare is that the brewing methods of these three types of wine are different. Just looking at the raw materials provided above, you can see the ingenuity of the brewer. However, there was one detail that surprised Wei Zheng.
"Your Majesty, there seems to be something wrong with this secret recipe." Wei Zheng's expression changed and he hurriedly reminded in a low voice. He pointed to the raw materials column on the secret recipe and said: "What is written here is ordinary well water, not mountain spring water. This seems a bit unreasonable."
"The secret recipe is wrong?" Li Shimin was slightly startled, Then his eyes fell on the secret recipe. He took a closer look and found the problem pointed out by Wei Zheng. The raw material in this secret recipe is indeed ordinary well water, not higher quality mountain spring water. This is indeed surprising.
"Could he be deliberately deceiving the emperor?" A bad premonition suddenly appeared in Li Shimin's heart. He frowned and began to guess Li Qingge's intentions. Was he really deceiving himself on purpose?
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At this time, in the bedroom of the Cheng Mansion, Li Qingge rested his hands on the back of his head and was thinking carefully about how to trigger the system's reward mechanism. A helpless smile appeared on her face, and she murmured in her heart: "System, system, how on earth are you going to give me a reward? I'm already so tired, what else do you want?"
At this moment, "Ding! Wuwei Xianyu system prompts. The system detects that the host could have been the star of one thing, but chose Xianyu instead, triggering the reward mechanism." "Ding! System prompt: Reward the host with a soul-reviving pill. "Ding! The system prompts: Reward the host with a piece of Heavenly Palace soil." Prolong life..." "Tiangong soil: It comes from the Tiangong above the nine-sky sky. To use it, you only need to take a small amount and mix it with the soil and sprinkle it on the farmland, so that the crops will not be afraid of droughts and floods, and the growth cycle will be better. Greatly shortened. "The crops produced from this soil have plump grains and a strong flavor..."
The system finally gave a reward? Li Qingge's eyes lit up and he jumped up from the bed. The whole person was suddenly excited, as if he had won a big prize.
"The soul-reviving pill? It actually has the effect of bringing the dead back to life. It is simply a legendary elixir!" She murmured to herself, her eyes flashing with excitement. She couldn't wait to check the soul-reviving pill, and saw that it was sparkling and filled with fairy energy. It looked like it was not a mortal thing.
"And that Tiangong soil...it does look like ordinary black soil, and its appearance is unremarkable. However, I can feel that it contains a kind of nourishing power. Just touching this kind of thing, You can feel the endless vitality gushing out from it." Li Qingge took a deep breath, filled with anticipation for this mysterious soil.
"With this thing, the so-called Zhenguan rule and the peaceful age may come earlier." She smiled slightly, feeling very comfortable at this moment. She imagined that the crops grown from the Tiangong soil would be full of grains and fragrant, and would surely help the people of the Tang Dynasty escape from the days of hunger and cold and live a happy life. Thinking of this, her heart was filled with satisfaction and expectation.
Li Qingge stood in front of the study window, looking at the bright moon outside the window, with an imperceptible ripple in his heart. Her thoughts were like clouds drifting in the night sky, complicated. The reward given by the system this time really made her feel a little uncomfortable. Others who have traveled through time are either of god-level bloodline, or they are precious disciples of top sects, with unlimited glory, as if they were born to be the darling of luck. And what about yourself? Getting two treasures sounds awesome, but it doesn't help at all to improve your strength.
"But having said that, I don't seem to be in a hurry to get those skills now, right?" Li Qingge secretly thought, a gleam of wisdom flashed in her eyes, "The Turks have been settled, and those in Goguryeo It's just a matter of time for Xiaoguo. Maybe the system will give it to me in the future." Thinking of this, her mood improved again, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
She decided to try the soul-reviving pill first. After a flash of light, there was a warm and fragrant elixir in her palm. The elixir exudes a faint fragrance, which makes people feel refreshed and fatigue disappears instantly. "Hey, it's really a soul-reviving pill!" A hint of surprise flashed in Li Qingge's eyes. She sniffed the pill gently, and a fresh scent of medicine hit her nose, making her feel refreshed.
Then she came up with the idea of Tiangong soil. Her heart was filled with excitement and expectation, as if she had already seen the vibrant land. With a thought, black soil appeared in her palm. The soil exuded a faint luster, as if it contained the source of life, making her feel a vitality.
“Can this thing really bring crops back to life? How powerful can it be?” Li Qingge was so curious that she took the soil and ran to the back garden. She carefully sprinkled a little on the vegetable patch and mixed it with ordinary soil.
As soon as the soil hit the ground, as if by magic, a faint light flashed through, and then slowly seeped into the crops. Those crops that were wilting suddenly seemed like they had been injected with chicken blood. The green leaves spread out and grew quickly! Li Qingge's eyes widened as he looked at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with shock and surprise.
"My God, this is so amazing! If all the land in the Tang Dynasty could use this soil, wouldn't it be a matter of minutes to make the country rich and the people strong?" Li Qingge was so excited that she It was as if I had already seen the prosperous land of Tang Dynasty. But she also knew that this thing was precious and had to be used sparingly. She decided to keep a low profile in the future and take her time to accumulate more Tiangong soil.
As soon as he was in a good mood, Li Qingge thought about going back and lying down. After all, lying down can be beneficial. She lay on the bed leisurely, enjoying this rare peace and tranquility.
Early the next morning, Li Qingge ran to the back garden. She looked at it and was dumbfounded. Those crops grew too fast and were full of fruits, as if they were in bloom. At this rate, one crop can be harvested in two or three days. This efficiency is incredible! She widened her eyes and looked at the scene in front of her, her heart filled with shock and surprise. She couldn't help but reach out and touch the fruits, feeling their plump texture and fresh vitality.
"Young Master, Your Majesty invites you to enter the palace." At this time, a young eunuch ran over and said with a smile. His voice was clear and sweet, breaking the tranquility of the morning.
"Oh? Got it." Li Qingge's heart skipped a beat. She knew that Li Shimin must be looking for something big when he came to her. As she walked, she wondered what was so urgent about it. Her steps were brisk and strong, and she soon arrived at the gate of the palace.
As soon as he entered the palace gate, Li Qingge felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere. She saw that the ministers all had red eyes, and they were obviously in a bad mood. Her heart tightened. Could it be... that she was Queen Changsun? An ominous premonition surged in her heart, and she quickened her steps towards the main hall where Li Shimin was.
Sure enough, upon inquiring, I found out that Queen Changsun was seriously ill. This news shrouded the entire Tang Dynasty in sadness, and Li Shimin was even more heartbroken. He saw that all the civil and military officials in the dynasty were immersed in sorrow, and he felt uncomfortable. He thought of Li Qingge, a young man who could always bring him surprises. Maybe she could bring him some comfort.
So, Li Qingge was summoned into the palace. As soon as she entered, she felt the atmosphere was heavy and depressing. She saw that every one of the ministers looked like they were crying, and her heart skipped a beat. She suppressed the panic and uneasiness in her heart, saluted to Li Shimin and asked: "Your Majesty, what is the important matter for summoning the minister to the palace?"
Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge's clear and watery eyes with determination. A hint of unnoticeable anticipation surged in his heart. He slowly said: "Qingge, Queen Changsun is critically ill... The doctors are at their wits' end... I want to ask you... if there is any way..." There was a hint of trembling and powerlessness in his voice. Apparently she felt desperate and helpless about Queen Changsun's condition.
Li Qingge's heart tightened when she heard this. She knew the status and influence of Queen Changsun in the Tang Dynasty. If she is really critically ill... then the entire Tang Dynasty will fall into chaos and sadness. She looked at Li Shimin's expectant eyes and the sad expressions of the civil and military officials in the court. She took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured! I will definitely try my best to find a way to save Empress Changsun!" Her voice was firm and powerful, as if she was A warm current poured into everyone's hearts.
Hey, to be honest, without the virtuous wife of Empress Changsun, how could we have such a peaceful and prosperous life today? Recalling every bit of Queen Changsun's life, Li Qingge couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart, mixed with a hint of indescribable sadness.
Look at this queen, she is gentle and elegant, like a blooming peony in spring, why is she dying soon? God is so unfair! Li Qingge stood in a corner of the hall, his eyes involuntarily cast towards the Empress Changsun who was lying on the sickbed. He was filled with emotions, as if there were thousands of words stuck in his chest, and it was hard to calm down.
"Cheng Aiqing, the queen..." When Li Shimin opened his mouth, his voice was choked, and his face was filled with endless sadness. When Li Qingge saw it, he understood something in his heart. He thought to himself: My guess is right, Queen Changsun is seriously ill, and she may have reached the end of her life. Li Shimin usually seems to be a tough guy, but he didn't expect to have such a tender side. If the queen hadn't been supporting him behind the scenes, he would have stabbed Lou Zi long ago. To be honest, Li Shimin may be confused for a while now that the Queen has left.
When Li Shimin heard Li Qingge's voice, his heart felt like a knife, and all the scenes from the past came to his mind. In the palace, he sometimes couldn't sleep and had mixed feelings in his heart. Fortunately, Queen Changsun enlightened him, so he relaxed. Whenever something difficult happened, the two of them would talk all night long. The queen's words always gave him enlightenment and made him make the right decision.
Li Qingge was right. Without Empress Changsun, how could we have the peaceful life now? However, it is really heartbreaking that this queen, who had worried so much for the Tang Dynasty, is now so seriously ill. When Li Shimin thought of this, his heart felt like being pierced by thousands of needles at the same time, and the pain was indescribable.
At this time, a faint voice sounded again. It was Li Qingge who was hesitating whether to take out the precious soul-reviving pill. He was extremely entangled in his heart: Should I take out the soul-reviving pill? If it were taken out, the direction of history would change. I also know the butterfly effect. It might cause a series of troubles... But, such a virtuous queen, how could I just watch her go? How should I choose? Do you want to save her life?
Li Qingge was in a dilemma, that soul-reviving pill was a priceless treasure. Looking at the stingy look of the system, you will know how rare this magical elixir is. Once you use it, you never know when you will get it again. The thought of giving this elixir to others made Li Qingge's heart ache as if it was bleeding. However, he couldn't do it if he refused to save her and watched Empress Changsun leave.
He was hesitating when suddenly there was a "boom"! Li Shimin's eyes widened with unprecedented light, as if he saw the dawn of hope.
"What? Can he save Queen Changsun?" Li Shimin was so surprised that he almost jumped up. He asked Li Qingge to come here originally because he wanted to relieve the sadness in his heart, but he didn't expect that there would be an unexpected joy. There is something in Li Qing's Singers that can cure Queen Changsun's disease? And judging by his tone, this thing is still a treasure, and even he is hesitant to take it out.
"Bang, bang, bang!" Li Shimin's heart beat like a drum, his hands tightly grasping the armrests of the dragon chair, so nervous that he almost suffocated. He couldn't wait to know Li Qingge's answer.
"Your Majesty..." Li Qingge hesitated for a while, and finally decided to take out the soul-reviving pill to treat Empress Changsun's illness. However, before he finished speaking, Li Shimin was already so excited that he couldn't help himself.
"Okay! I have long heard that you are secretly learning medicine. Maybe you can save her. I will take you to see the queen." Li Shimin almost jumped up, and his reaction caught Li Qingge off guard. .
"Huh?" Li Qingge was stunned and suddenly felt in a trance. When did he say that he would help Li Shimin save Queen Changsun? He was extremely confused: Huh? What does this mean? When did Li Shimin learn to predict?
I remember I never said I could cure diseases. However, I do have a few medical books in my house, but I just browsed them casually. Was he discovered? Even if he knew that I had read medical books, he would never think that I have the ability to cure diseases? Could it be because...he is too sad now and is unwilling to miss any opportunity?
Li Qingge was filled with doubts, but he quickly figured out what was going on. It was obvious that Li Shimin was overly sad and unwilling to miss any opportunity for treatment. After he discovered that Li Qingge had read medical books, he thought that he might have the ability to cure diseases, so he immediately assigned the task of treating diseases to Li Qingge.
This... is obviously treating a dead horse as a living horse... Li Qingge felt confused. He could help cure Empress Changsun's illness, but in this case, he might reveal the secret of his ability to cure diseases. If this happens, the entire government and opposition parties will be shocked. When the time comes, the way others look at him... isn't it the same as seeing a miracle doctor?
How can you keep a low profile? Once he is named a miracle doctor, the inaction system will probably never give him any rewards from now on. How can this be done?
Li Qingge was so messy that he hesitated again for a moment. At this time, the ministers were also stunned, and then you looked at me and I looked at you, looking extremely nervous. They discussed in low voices, their words full of worries about Li Shimin and distrust of Li Qingge.
"Is your Majesty too sad and in a trance?" A minister whispered.
"Otherwise, why would you think that General Cheng can cure diseases?" Another minister agreed.
"General Cheng doesn't look like a person who can cure diseases. Even if he has studied medical skills or something, how can he treat a condition that even an imperial doctor can't treat well?" Another minister raised a question.
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After discussing in a low voice for a while, Wei Zheng couldn't help but take a step forward, with a worried look on his face. He respectfully said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, please think twice. Treating illnesses and saving people is not child's play. I have never heard that General Cheng can heal illnesses. If he were to take action rashly, I'm afraid..."
"Yes, Your Majesty, think twice before you act." Other ministers also agreed.
"Empress Changsun is currently seriously ill. If an outsider takes action, it is likely to worsen her condition." A minister said worriedly.
"Yes, your Majesty must be cautious." Another minister also advised.
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In an instant, all the ministers in the hall knelt on the ground, looking extremely nervous. They were all very concerned about Queen Changsun's condition. Therefore, I was even more reluctant to let Li Qingge, who seemed very unreliable, treat me.
After seeing this scene in front of him, Li Qingge suddenly became angry. He thought to himself: Who are you looking down on? You don't want me to treat you, do you? I still need treatment!
So, he straightened his back and said loudly to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, I have indeed studied some medical skills. Can you let me try it? Maybe I can bring a glimmer of hope to Empress Changsun."
After saying that, he took the initiative to ask for help. His eyes were full of determination and confidence, as if he had seen the dawn of success. As for Li Shimin, he was also moved by his confidence and determination. After hesitating for a while, he finally nodded and said, "Okay! Let me give it a try! I hope you can save Queen Changsun!"
A loud noise of "Boom!" was like the sky cracking. A hole was opened, causing the entire hall to tremble. Dust fell, and a tense and solemn atmosphere filled the air.
As soon as Li Qingge's words came out, the civil servants and veterans were all shocked, their eyes widened, with expressions of disbelief on their faces, as if they had heard the most ridiculous joke in the world. Their eyes were filled with astonishment, confusion and disdain, as if they were looking at a child who didn't know the heights of the world.
"What did this kid just say? He wanted to treat Empress Changsun? Isn't this a joke!" An old minister stroked his beard, his voice trembling, obviously shocked by Li Qingge's boldness. .
You know, Empress Changsun is extremely ill now, and even the imperial doctors dare not take action easily. They knew in their hearts that if they messed up at this time, not only would they not be able to save anyone, but they might also incur Li Shimin's anger, and they would be in trouble as well. The atmosphere in the hall was so solemn that it seemed like it could drip water, and everyone had a heavy stone weighing on their hearts.
Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of worry and sorrow. Although he is kind, but seeing his beloved queen leaving, who can guarantee that he will not lose his mind? So whoever dares to go up to treat it at this time is jumping into the fire pit! What's more, although Li Qingge is a military general, medical skills cannot be learned by just reading medical books. Isn't he making fun of Queen Changsun's life? Isn't he afraid of losing his head?
"Your Majesty, General Cheng was just talking nonsense. Don't take it to heart. He was too worried about Empress Changsun, so..." Wei Zheng was so anxious that he was sweating profusely and hurriedly came out to smooth things over. There was a bit of anxiety and pleading in his voice, and he obviously didn't want Li Shimin to really let Li Qingge treat him.
Other ministers also agreed, fearing that if Li Shimin really asked Li Qingge to treat him, it would be over. Their words were full of worry and fear, as if they had seen the outcome of Li Qingge's failure.
Li Qingge looked at this scene and felt happy in his heart, but he pretended to be innocent on the surface. There was a cunning light in her eyes, and a faint smile curled up at the corner of her mouth, as if she was watching a good show.
"Haha, it seems that my father is very popular. These people are afraid that I will be labeled as a bully." She thought to herself, "But are you too underestimated me?" Her heart was full of confidence. and Haoqing, as if they had seen the scene where they successfully rescued Queen Changsun.
Actually, Li Qingge knew very well that she had never learned any medical skills at all, she had just flipped through a few pages of medical books before. But she has a soul-reviving pill in her hand, which is a real treasure. The elixir shone with a warm light in her hand, as if it contained endless vitality.
Looking at Li Shimin's grief-stricken look, Li Qingge felt strange. She decided to try this soul-reviving pill even at the risk of being exposed. Her eyes flashed with determination and determination, as if she was fully prepared.
So, she stood up and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I am not messing around. I have indeed learned some medical skills. Although I am not good at it, I am willing to give it a try. If I fail, I will not shirk it. Responsibility." Her voice was clear and firm, as if a warm current flowed into everyone's hearts.
After hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes flashed with hope. He believed that Li Qingge was not innocent. Since she dared to say that, she must have a reason. His eyes shone with trust and expectation, as if he had already seen the scene of Queen Changsun being treated.
"Okay! General Cheng, just go and try it! No matter what the result is, I will not blame you." Li Shimin said firmly. His voice was full of determination and determination, as if he had prepared for the worst.
As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly became quiet. Everyone was shocked by Li Shimin's decision. Queen Changsun’s illness is terminal! Even the imperial doctor was at his wits' end, so he actually asked a young man to try? Isn't this nonsense? Their hearts were filled with doubts and worries, as if they had already seen the outcome of Li Qingge's failure.
But now that Li Shimin has spoken out, it’s hard for everyone to persuade him. I can only pray silently in my heart, hoping that a miracle will happen. Their eyes shone with expectation and blessing, as if they had seen the scene of Queen Changsun being successfully treated.
And what about Li Qingge? She followed the little eunuch towards the inner palace with a calm face. Her steps were light and firm, as if she was fully prepared. In his heart, he was thinking about how to fool Li Shimin's eyes. After all, the soul-reviving pill in her hand is a secret weapon! But you can't let others know about it.
"Hmph! What Yin Yang art? It's all lies! But just to be on the safe side, let's just say it that way." Li Qingge thought secretly proudly in his heart. There was a cunning light in her eyes, as if she had seen the scene where she had successfully fooled Li Shimin. "Li Shimin, Li Shimin, just wait and see my good show!" Her heart was full of confidence and pride, as if she had seen the glory and praise she received after successfully saving the eldest grandson Queen.
(End of this chapter)