Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"Being announced today to accompany me for less than two hours, my buttocks are on fire, and I'm restless."

"Okay, Li Qiu, you don't have to wait here anymore."

"Before you leave in a while, you go to the queen's side."

"The last time you and Yun Zhong entered the palace late at night to offer me a miracle medicine."

"This is also a great achievement."

"The empress specially prepared a gift for you, and I want to reward you."

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Qiu hurriedly thanked him, took his leave and left.

Seeing the excitement and joy in his eyes when the prison bird came out of the cage, Li Shimin, Wang Gui, Changsun Wuji all smiled wryly and shook their heads.

At this time, after Li Qiu left, Changsun Wuji asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, I heard that since Li Qiu took the position of the right servant of Shangshu."

"Still quite accomplished and accomplished?"

Li Shimin snorted softly at this moment.

"He has never been in contact with the political affairs of the DPRK and China before."

"Now that I'm taking over for the first time, many things and decisions are a bit arbitrary and nonsense."

"It's rare to not make too many mistakes, so where are the political achievements and actions?"

"However, he also has one outstanding advantage."

"That is the efficiency of handling government affairs, which is unmatched by anyone."

"Look at Xuanling, Wang Gui, Xiao Yu, and my desk, which one is not a pile of endless government affairs?"

"And look at his right servant's desk again, it's empty."

Chapter 771 Actually, You Don't Need to Thank Me

Listening to Li Shimin's words, Wang Gui also echoed with a smile and said, "The ministers are all cautious when dealing with government affairs."

"Fear of making a mistake."

"Li Qiu is indeed a bit rough in this respect."

"So whenever there are government orders and documents from Shangshu Province, the minister must pay special attention to them."

"But it's also a bit unexpected."

"Although the government affairs handled by Li Qiu seem rough, they are generally reasonable."

"Sometimes, there are occasional bright spots."

"Most importantly, how old is he now?"

"It's just a piece of rough jade."

"If you carve patiently, in the future, you will be able to become the minister of my Tang Dynasty."

Wang Gui's words seemed to be critical, but they were actually supporting Li Qiu's pockets.

Even if it was just responding to Li Shimin's comment on the ministers' response.

He also intentionally gave Wei Zheng a boost.

In real history, Wei Zheng was not reused right away.

Become Li Shimin's most important and the most direct minister of Zhenguan.

At least for now, Wei Zheng's official position and status are obviously inferior to Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Wang Gui, Xiao Yu and others.

On the other side, when Li Qiu left the Imperial Study Room.

Unsurprisingly, the old eunuch Xu De was waiting here with a smile.

Seeing Li Qiu's figure coming out, the smile on Xu De's face became more cordial and joyful.

"My lord, are you out?"

"The empress has been waiting for you, my lord, for a long time."

At this time, Li Qiu laughed hastily and said, "I have to let Mr. Xu wait for you personally every time."

"I'm really sorry."

Hearing this, Xu De hurriedly smiled and waved his hands, "In this deep palace, I can see you and have a few words with you, my lord."

"That's my greatest hope."

"How can there be such a long wait?"

"What's more, I was originally a humble person."

"Thanks to your benevolence, empress and prince, you can be honored as a manager by others."

"From now on, if the prince doesn't dislike it, he can just call me by my name."

"It sounds kinder and more comfortable to me."

Seeing Xu De like this, Li Qiu naturally refused.

After the two shied away for a while, Li Qiu finally followed Xu De's wishes.

When they arrived at the Lizheng Hall, Empress Changsun welcomed Li Qiu in with a smile.

"Li Qiu, how does it feel to accompany His Majesty to deal with the government affairs by His Majesty's side today?"

Li Qiu smiled and scratched his head at this moment.

"Niang Niang, although I stayed in the imperial study for a long time today."

"But I mostly watch His Majesty and Wang Gui handle government affairs."

"Just a little sleepy."

At this moment, Empress Changsun said to him with a gentle smile: "Your Majesty announced you to my side, and asked you to handle the government affairs together."

"You can be personally taught by His Majesty."

"This is a rare opportunity for you."

"You have to observe carefully and ask more questions."

Hearing what Empress Changsun said, Li Qiu naturally nodded repeatedly.

At this time, Empress Changsun went on to say: "Your Majesty always forgets to eat and sleep when dealing with government affairs."

"It's almost noon now, are you probably hungry?"

"It just so happens that I have nothing to do, so I cook a few dishes myself."

"Will you stay and have a meal with me?"

Empress Changsun cooks by herself. Except for Li Shimin, even Changsun Wuji doesn't have this kind of treatment.

Fortunately, Li Qiu didn't know much about the details and rules of the palace.

And it has been many times to stay in the palace for dinner.

So after he declined for a while, under Xu De's strong persuasion, he obediently stayed to eat.

As soon as it was on the table, I saw the few dishes that had just been cooked on the table.

A memory hidden in Li Qiu's heart suddenly jumped before his eyes.

These dishes are all my favorite flavors.

Even Wu Jue and Luo Kexin couldn't grasp it so accurately.

Originally, Li Qiu thought that since his old servant Wang Zhong passed away.

There is no such feeling in this world anymore.

But it was beyond his expectation.

Today, at the empress's place, I found the same feeling as before.

At this time, Empress Changsun personally filled a bowl full of rice for Li Qiu.

Then he smiled and said: "I remember when you were still in the small restaurant."

"I have talked with Wang Zhong about you a lot."

"Just write down the dishes you like."

"Come on, try it quickly, does the dish I cook suit your appetite?"

Listening to Empress Changsun's words, Li Qiu only felt warmth in his heart.

I didn't know what to say for a while, so I could only nod my head vigorously and let out a "huh".

Then pick up the bowl and eat these dishes.

To Li Qiu's surprise, the taste of these dishes was even better than what Wang Zhong cooked for himself in the mansion back then.

Thinking about it, the ingredients, seasonings, even kitchen utensils and firewood used in the palace are far better than when they were in the small restaurant.

In addition, Queen Changsun's cooking skills are very good, and she made this table dish for her son with special love.

How could it be bad?

Afterwards, Li Qiu filled his mouth with food faster and faster, and began to eat in big mouthfuls.

Seeing that Li Qiu liked eating so much, Empress Changsun also had a smile on her face.

"Li Qiu, there are still so many meals."

"Eat slowly, be careful, don't choke."

Li Qiu nodded, "Mm, the dishes you cook are really delicious."

"I'm really hungry."

"Thank you……"

His last somewhat abrupt sentence made Empress Changsun stunned for a long time.

After a while, Empress Changsun said in a low voice with bitterness and guilt in her heart: "Actually, you don't need to thank me..."

After that, Empress Changsun shook her head slightly, changed her mood again, and restored her previous gentleness and kindness.

"Li Qiu, if you like it, come to the palace often in the future so that I can cook it for you."

"I still remember being in your small courtyard after Wang Zhong left."

"What did I tell you?"

"Even if Wang Zhong is gone, I will still be by your side in the future..."

Chapter 772 Just Like Home

After coming out of the Lizheng Palace, Li Qiu felt warm all over.

It is incredible to say.

In the eyes of others, it looks like a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, and it must be a cautious queen.

He actually found a feeling of his own home.

Although His Majesty is quite strict with himself, he reprimands and beats him at every turn.

But that real feeling is full of security.

The reason why he sometimes acts so bold and not afraid of death, how is it that he is really not afraid of death?

Just because in the bottom of his heart, subconsciously.

He was able to confirm that His Majesty and Empress would never yell at him for such trivial matters.

At this time, Li Qiu stuffed a pack of exquisite tea leaves that he had prepared a long time ago into Xu De's hands from the sleeve of his robe.

"Xu De, tomorrow is the Lantern Festival."

"So this time when I come to the palace, Kexin prepared such a gift for you."

"I hope you don't dislike it."