I'm a marquis in Datang

All the words were praises of Du Qi.

When Li Shimin heard this, his cheeks twitched, feeling a little upset.However, Li Shimin would not show such emotion, he smiled slightly, and continued: "Forget it, forget it, the twisted melon is not sweet. But I heard that your father-in-law Li Xian, Ma Zhou, also served in the court. , as a doctor of the Ministry of Rites, Li Xian is very careful and responsible in doing things, he is very good. Such a person cannot be buried. Li Xian, promoted to be the Minister of the Ministry of Rites."

Minister of the Ministry of Rites, the fourth rank, is the second in command of the Ministry of Rites, assisting the Minister of the Ministry of Rites in handling government affairs.If there is a vacancy in the Ministry of Rites, the minister of the Ministry of Rites will preside over the affairs of the Ministry of Rites

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Li Shimin's arrangement was purely because of Ma Zhou that Li Xian was promoted.It is precisely because of knowing this that Li Xian has mixed feelings in his heart.

He has always looked down on Ma Zhou, and finally got promoted because of Ma Zhou, and has his current status.Li Xian got up immediately, bowed to thank Li Shimin, and then sat down again.

Ma Zhou didn't even look at Li Xian, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty's promotion of officials is a matter of your majesty's promotion. It has nothing to do with me, Li Langzhong. What's more, your majesty, please know that although there is a relationship between me and Li Langzhong, In fact, Li Langzhong has severed his relationship with Jiannei. Not only that, Li Langzhong does not recognize me as a son-in-law. Your Majesty, it is useless to start with Li Langzhong."

Ma Zhou didn't have to say these words.

It will help Li Xian.

If the words of the question were not spoken out, the news would spread to the Western Regions and Du Qi's ears, but it would easily cause misunderstandings. Ma Zhou didn't like this, so he said it directly, because the facts were like this.

At this moment, Li Xian's expression turned bitter.

Deep in his heart, there was an impulse to ask Li Shimin to resign from the post of Minister of Rites, saying that he was not suitable for the position.But he didn't want to say it,

Because being able to become the official fourth-rank Minister of Rites was an opportunity he hadn't had for decades.

Li Xian can only sit in the hall as if sitting on wax.

Li Shimin naturally knew about the relationship between Ma Zhou and Li Xian, and he didn't care.No matter what happened between Li Xian and Ma Zhou, Li Xian was Ma Zhou's father-in-law after all, so they kept giving up.

He rewarded Li Xian, also related to Ma Zhou.Li Shimin smiled and said: "The reason why I promoted Li Xian is because Li Xian is capable and steadfast in doing things. That's all, I have no other intentions."

"Come on, drink, drink."

Li Shimin picked up the wine bottle and drank again.

Ma Zhou also picked up the wine bottle to drink.

It's just that Ma Zhou's drinking capacity is not particularly good. After three rounds of wine and five flavors, even if courtiers came to toast, Ma Zhou shirked it and stopped drinking heavily, just a symbolic compliment.

Li Shimin held a banquet to welcome Ma Zhou, and even had the idea of ​​getting Ma Zhou drunk and wanting to see Ma Zhou's jokes.However, Ma Zhou was so restrained, Li Shimin had no choice but to be too lazy to persuade him to drink, and the banquet ended like this.

The courtiers left separately.

Ma Zhou also went out. After Ma Zhou left the hall, he accelerated his speed.He wanted to return to the post house where he lived, and then pack up. He would leave for the Western Regions early tomorrow morning. After all, the mission of the mission had already been completed.

Li Xian left the palace, but followed him.

"Ma Zhou, wait a minute."

Li Xian quickly chased after him with a smile on his face.His official position was favored by Ma Zhou, and most importantly, when Li Xian came out of the palace, a servant handed him a note.The content of the note was very simple, it was to let him establish a good relationship with Ma Zhou and persuade Ma Zhou to return to Datang to serve.

This is obviously the emperor's arrangement.

Li Xian didn't even have the confidence to refuse, even if his relationship with Ma Zhou was very tense.But at this point, Li Xian could only abandon his self-esteem and face, and take the initiative to step forward.

When Ma Zhou saw Li Xian, he knew in his heart that this was Li Shimin's trick, intending to use Li Xian to win him over.Or, even if they fail to win over, there will be a rift between him and Du Qi, at least making Du Qi suspicious of him.

Even, let Du Qi not reuse him.

This is Ma Zhou's judgment.

Chapter 856 Turn around

turn around

He just knew that Ma Zhou had said things outright in the hall before, leaving no loopholes, and did not allow Li Shimin to take advantage of the opportunity.

Li Xian came up, seeing that Ma Zhou was silent, Li Xian smiled awkwardly, and said, "My son-in-law, the weather is so..."

"Wait a minute!"

Ma Zhou stopped.

He said seriously: "Li Langzhong, oh, no, it's Li Shilang, so don't call him Xian son-in-law. In the afternoon, the relationship between the two of us was extremely disharmonious. Now you call him Xian son-in-law, my heart I really can't bear it. So if you have anything to do, just call him by his first name, I'm used to it."

Li Xian was even more embarrassed.

Anyway, he is Ma Zhou's father-in-law, but he was targeted by Ma Zhou in this way.

My heart is really aggrieved.

However, Li Shimin had already issued an order. Even if Ma Zhou wanted to piss him off, Li Xian could only invite him: "My son-in-law, it's getting late now, why don't you come to my house to rest for the night."

"No need!"

Ma Zhou shook his head.

After a pause, Ma Zhou said again: "Li Shilang, if there is something in your heart,

What a little bit of recognition that I am your son-in-law.Then, you should keep your distance from me.You are so close to me right now because you don't regard me as your son-in-law.So, why bother to be so hypocritical?No need, really no need. "

The words tore his face.

Ma Zhou didn't need to save face for Li Xian, especially now that there were officials coming out one after another at the gate of the main hall.When these people heard the conversation between Li Xian and Ma Zhou, they all raised their ears and looked gossipy.

One by one was extremely curious.

However, there are also good people who know about Li Xian and tell about the relationship between Ma Zhou and Li Xian.

Li Xian's cheeks became even hotter when he heard the discussions around him.Li Xian is a Qingliu Confucian scholar, and he values ​​face even more. Now that he is being discussed like this, he feels very uncomfortable in his heart, but Li Xian can't help it.

The emperor's life is here!

Li Xian said solemnly: "My son-in-law, what are you dissatisfied with? What do you think, just say yes. But let's go back to the mansion, how about talking slowly?"

As long as you go back home, everything is easy to talk about.

After all, the door is closed.

Right now in front of everyone, Li Xian really couldn't stand it, and felt that this matter was too difficult.

With a flick of his sleeve, Ma Zhou said, "No need, take my leave."

After speaking, Ma Zhou strode forward.

Li Xian immediately chased after him, and he also spared his own face, grabbed Ma Zhou's hand, and said, "My son-in-law, just for You'er's sake, go to father-in-law's house."

Ma Zhou was extremely indifferent at this time, he said lightly: "It is because I think about You'er that I won't go. If you, Li Xian, are half of your consideration for You'er, and for me, you won't say such a thing without shame. What you said. If you do this, you will only harm Yu'er. I know better that everything I have is given by King Xia. You, don't pester me any longer, or you will blame me for scolding you."