newbobooks Chapter 167 Um, we meet
Chapter 167 Um, we meet
Li Xi smiled and remained silent, but she pressed the hand that Gu Jingzhi was holding into his palm.
Gu Jingzhi understood and said, "Your Majesty, we are not in a hurry yet."
Emperor Jian'an glared at him and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Most of the people younger than you in the capital are already married, and most of those your age are already fathers. Why are you in such a hurry to save you?"
After Emperor Jian'an finished speaking, his eyes swept over Li Xi imperceptibly.
Seeing his actions, Gu Jingzhi knew why he said that. A hint of helplessness flashed across his eyes. "Your Majesty, we have our own plans for the wedding. When the time comes, we will ask Your Majesty to grant the marriage."
Emperor Jian’an: “…”
This brat, I was clearly saying nice things to him, but he just ignored my kindness and didn't appreciate it.
Li Xi was not stupid. Even if he didn't see it at first, he now understood that Emperor Jian'an was pointing at him.
However, Li Xi raised her eyebrows and let him nod. She remained unmoved and followed him.
Anyway, with Gu Jingzhi in front of him, he would just pretend that he knew nothing. After all, it would be a waste to use a ready-made shield.
"Ahem." Emperor Jian'an glanced at Gu Jingzhi unhappily, "Since you say so, I won't care."
"Li Xi, the hemostatic drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cement you developed have been of great help to Dayan. I would like to thank you on behalf of the soldiers and civilians at the border."
"Your Majesty, you are too polite. I am a doctor, and curing illnesses and saving lives is what I should do. As for cement, I just saw it in a miscellaneous book. My original intention was not to benefit the people, but just to make travel more convenient." Li Xi looked at Emperor Jian'an with a frank face.
Emperor Jian'an was stunned. He obviously didn't expect Li Xi to be so straightforward. If it were someone else, they would definitely not push such great credit away from themselves. She was different.
"Okay, okay, I really didn't make a mistake. Li Xi, you are really different from others."
As expected of Jingzhi, he is humble and not complacent, which is very good.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind." Li Xi said modestly, but she couldn't help complaining in her heart. Of course, she was different from others. There were no two leaves in the world that were alike, let alone people.
Some things are enough for others to know, so there is no need to bring them up proactively, which will only put you at a disadvantage.
Several things she did at the border caused quite a stir, and the news spread all over Jiayuguan. She didn't believe that there were no rumors in the capital. She was unfamiliar with the place, so it was better for her to keep a low profile.
Emperor Jian'an was originally a little angry with Gu Jingzhi, but when he saw how well the two of them got along, he smiled.
"Li Xi, I know you are proficient in medical skills, especially a unique skill that other doctors dare not do - opening the chest, um, performing surgery, performing surgery.
You have such superb medical skills at such a young age, but I wonder who taught you?"
To be able to teach such an outstanding disciple, her master must be even more extraordinary. Emperor Jian'an governed such a huge dynasty, and often felt that there were too few capable people under his command. Talents are something that the more the better.
Li Xi: She did have many teachers, but unfortunately, none of them are here.
Li Xi repeated the story she had made up to fool Gu Jingzhi and the others. At the end, she looked dejected, "Your Majesty, I actually want to see Master again.
Unfortunately, I haven’t heard from my master since he passed away.
Maybe this is what Master meant by fate coming and going in vain."
Emperor Jian'an naturally would not believe Li Xi's one-sided statement. The master she mentioned did not sound like a mortal here. He felt that she was not telling the truth, but he also felt that she would not use these words to deceive him. The crime of deceiving the emperor was no joke.
Emperor Jian'an didn't know that Li Xi really had such courage.
Facing the direct gaze of Emperor Jian'an, Li Xi was not afraid at all. Although her story was a little fantasy, there was no way to verify it. There was no way to prove it was true, but there was also no way to prove it was false.
Emperor Jian'an was indeed unsure, "Is that so? It seems that your master is indeed a hermit and a great master. It's a pity that I have no chance to meet him."
Li Xi lowered her head and smiled without saying anything. Whatever she said now would be inappropriate. It would be better to let him use his imagination. He would think that all the unreasonable things would be reasonable.
Li Xi and Gu Jingzhi did not stay in the imperial study for long. After all, as an emperor, Emperor Jian'an was quite busy in his daily life. The fact that he could take time out to see them today had delayed a lot of things.
His purpose today was Li Xi. Now that he had seen her and talked about her, it was over.
"The palace will hold a banquet in a few days. There will be many new programs at the banquet. You can bring Li Xi along to join in the fun."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Xi also bowed and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Well, the capital is much better than the border, and there are many fun and interesting places. I won't bother you two anymore. Jingzhi, when you return to the capital, you should also show your hospitality as a host and take Li Xi out for a walk more often.
The scenery here is very different from that at the border.”
Privately, Emperor Jian'an hoped that Li Xi could compromise for Gu Jingzhi, but it was obvious that she was not the kind of person who would give up herself for a man, and her mind was firm.
The reason for refusing the marriage proposal was obviously because of her. He would have no hope of getting married if she didn't want him to.
After saying this, Emperor Jian'an waved his hand, signaling them to leave.
The person who had been serving in the room had been sent out. Gu Jingzhi took Li Xi's hand and walked over to open the door.
When Jian, who was standing outside the door, saw them come out, he knew that His Majesty had finished talking with them and was about to leave.
"Baoqing, send the Major General and Miss Li away," Jian said.
Baoqing: "Yes, Master."
Baoqing escorted Gu Jingzhi and Li Xi to the palace gate where he had been waiting for them. "General, Miss Li, take care. I will escort you here."
"Good work."
"Thank you."
Gu Jingzhi and Li Xi spoke at the same time, and looked up at each other when they heard the voice.
Hearing both of them thanking him, Baoqing felt very happy. He didn't expect that they would treat him so sincerely and not treat him as a lowly and humble person at all.
After saying goodbye to Ji'an, Gu Jingzhi still held Li Xi's hand and walked forward. The difference was that before they were entering the palace, and now they were leaving the palace.
As soon as Gu Jingzhi and Li Xi came out of the palace gate, they were seen by Zhang Hao who had been waiting there. As soon as they stepped over the threshold of the palace gate, he drove his car and stopped in front of them.
Zhang Hao jumped down from the carriage and grabbed the reins, "Major General."
Gu Jingzhi helped Li Xi up, then he also lifted the curtain and went in.
Li Xi leaned against the car wall and closed his eyes to rest.