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The victim, Ma Rong, was obviously dissatisfied with the nickname "the evil slave of the Li Mansion".

Of course, this is understandable.

After all, if you look back at Ma Rong’s 33 years of life, you can easily find that none of his previous titles were insults.

Even during the glorious years when he was the leader of the Baihelin bandits, even if others did not call him Baihelin Hero, they would still call him the Bandit Leader.

The title of "thief leader" cannot be considered an insult when used among the 19 thieves in Baihelin, because most people on the road at that time called him with deep respect.

After so many years, Ma Rong, who is in his prime, has once again won a title, but he is a character that is scolded by others.

Thinking of this, Ma Rong immediately became unhappy. He quickly opened the scroll, carefully took out the calligraphy and paintings inside, then happily read them before putting them back in.

Sure enough, when you are unhappy, you have to find something to do that can make yourself happy.

"I'm going back to my room to admire it. You two are not allowed to do anything wrong in my name."

Ma Rong gave some instructions, picked up the scroll and turned away.

Qiao Tai and Xuguzi looked at each other silently, and when they heard the servant say that another person came to see them, they walked out together.

When I arrived outside the main hall, I saw an official with a fawning face walking in led by his servants.

The visitor had not originally planned to meet Li Cunxi in person, but when he saw the two old men standing outside the main hall, he immediately trotted over.

"I greet you two gentlemen. May I know your names?"

"We are Steward Ma's dearest relatives and brothers." Qiao Tai said solemnly, "You are here to give Steward Ma a gift, right? Just give it to us brothers, and consider it as a gift to Steward Ma."

The official hurriedly picked up a plain large box in his hand with a mysterious look on his face.

"There are some good things in here. I hope you two gentlemen... oh no, it should be Butler Ma who will accept them."

"I only ask that you two gentlemen can say a few good words for me in front of Lord Li."

"I am the Minister of Rites, Chen Du."

Qiao Tai accepted the gift calmly and said:

"I see. Butler Ma will say a few good words for you."

The official was extremely humble and bowed to take his leave.

Qiao Tai and Xu Guzi were not in a hurry to open the box in their hands, but just silently lamented the impermanence of life.

Taichang Cheng was an official of the fifth rank, countless times more powerful than the two of them, yet he could only nod and bow in front of them.

This is the treatment you can get if you follow a good master.

"Let's see who the next official is."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

……

As the night grew darker, Li Cunxi was escorted back to the palace by Lao Hei from the Prince of Wei's mansion.

After saying goodbye to Lao Hei, Li Cunxi walked in and met the oncoming Western dancers. Li Cunxi immediately remembered the erotic dance last time.

Li Cunxi quickly left the dancers and came to the main hall, where he saw Qiao Tai and Xu Guzi who were selecting treasures.

"Master, you are back."

Qiao Tai put down what he was holding and hurried over.

Li Cunxi stopped and looked at the treasures, then reminded with a smile:

"It's enough to collect enough. I haven't been promoted yet, and Ma Rong's reputation can't be too bad."

Qiao Tai and Xu Guzi understood what he meant and repeatedly assured that tonight would be the last time.

Li Cunxi smiled without saying anything and returned to his room to rest.

He didn't have much time to sleep. In another hour and a half, he would take a carriage to the Yunsu Hall of Taichu Palace to wait for the morning court.

After dozing off for a while, he heard Ma Rong calling softly from the side. Knowing that he should go to court, Li Cunxi got up, put on his clothes with the help of Ma Rong, put on his official hat, and then put on his official uniform on the outside.

He simply brushed his teeth with coarse salt, turned around and started eating the breakfast that Qiao Tai brought him.

The noodles were made by mixing mashed chicken into dough. They were fresh and fragrant. Li Cunxi ate two bowls in one go before he stopped. Accompanied by Ma Rong, he left the Li Mansion, got on a carriage, and headed for Taichu Palace.

Qiao Tai and Xu Guzi stayed at home, happily eating the remaining noodles in the pot with bright smiles.

However, Li Cunxi soon arrived outside the Taichu Palace. Under the watchful eyes of the gate guards and the patrolling Jinwu Guards, Li Cunxi got off the carriage, took out half a tortoise talisman from the tortoise bag and handed it to the guard.

The two turtle symbols were put together, and the guard said respectfully:

"Prefect Li, please come in."

Li Cunxi nodded, put away half of the tortoise talisman, asked Ma Rong to wait outside for him to come out, and then strode into the palace gate.

At this point in time, he was considered to have arrived relatively late, and the officials waiting in the Yunsu Palace had already gathered in small groups.

As soon as he entered the Yunsu Palace, Li Cunxi saw Liang Wang Wu Sansi sitting inside.

As if sensing something, Wu Sansi slowly opened his closed eyes and looked towards Li Cunxi.

The two of them just stared at each other, and even the air seemed to be tense.

The officials who were whispering to each other all noticed something was wrong, and their attention turned to the two senior officials of the court.

"Prefect Li, you have done great things in Chongzhou. This time you are really going to soar to the sky."

"My lord, congratulations in advance."

Wu Sansi emphasized the word "this king", as if to remind Li Cunxi that he was not qualified to go against him now.

Li Cunxi laughed and said:

"The King of Liang is a man of great talent, with a clear mind and a talent that is unparalleled in the world."

Wu Sansi's defense was broken in an instant, and he clenched his hands so tightly that his ten fingers almost pinched into the flesh.

At this moment, there was silence all around.

Suddenly, an inappropriate laugh sounded like thunder in a clear sky.

“Hahahahahahahahaha, I’m dying of laughter. Only a person with a clear mind can come into the world hahahahahahaha.”

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Xu Xi, the director of the Imperial Observatory who had always been at odds with Wu Sansi.

The middle-aged man was laughing so hard that tears were about to come out, as if he had heard a huge joke.

But I have to say, this man's laughter is so contagious.

Accompanied by a few bursts of uncontrollable laughter, the Yunsu Palace began to be filled with the embarrassed laughter of the ministers in the court.

Even some of Wu Sansi's officials couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Does Li Fuyin know that a tall tree attracts the wind?"

Wu Sansi clenched his teeth.

"Do you think you can be rude just because you are about to be on par with me?"

"Besides, my cousin, maybe he will forgive you?"

Except for Xu Xi who was still laughing, all the other ministers fell into deathly silence after hearing what he said.

It seems that this is true.

Li Cunxi is about to become the governor of Henan Prefecture, and this is a fact that will not change. So, whether Wu Chengsi, as a member of the Wu family, will turn against Li Cunxi is also a question worth discussing.

After all, considering the height that Li Cunxi was about to reach, it would be reasonable for Wu Chengsi to take action against him.