OBS Chapter 242: Master Peng and Li Huaiqing
Chapter 242: Master Peng and Li Huaiqing
On the way out of the palace, I met Li Huaiqing walking down the corridor with his men.
Although Lou Xiao knew that he was in the emperor's employ and had helped him clear out many people in the capital, this was the first time she saw him in official uniform.
The reddish-brown official uniform he wore set off his complexion very well and made him look very energetic.
An elderly man next to him chatted happily with him. He stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration.
Seeing Lou Xiao looking quietly, Ling Yu, the servant who sent her out of the palace, said,
"Lord Li and Grand Tutor Peng were close friends in the past. Although they have different political views in the court, they still respect each other."
"Who in this world doesn't sympathize with Li Huaiqing?"
He was a person who could easily attract people's favor. Up to now, it seemed that only Xiao Zhengdu and Mo Jingchun had different attitudes towards him.
As Lou Xiao looked at him from afar, she was wondering which parts of Li Huaiqing's masks were fake and which were real?
He was a person that she always found difficult to understand.
Lou Xiao always felt that what he did after she entered the mine was a bit excessive, but she couldn't say that he was wrong.
But now that he got what he wanted, Lou Xiao felt that maybe there was no need to say anything to him anymore, and they should just live their own lives.
Just as she was about to leave the palace, she heard Ling Yu's servant whisper to her,
"Sir, he has come to see me."
Who? Li Huaiqing?
When Lou Xiao turned around, she saw Li Huaiqing walking towards her, his eyes sparkling. When he was three steps away from her,
He bowed his head and saluted, saying, "This humble official greets the Duke of Zhenguo."
Meanwhile, Grand Tutor Peng beside him just raised his hand in vain, "The Duke of Zhenguo is very impressive."
Lou Xiao immediately noticed that this person was not kind to her, and glanced at the old man, "No need to be so polite."
Before she could say anything else, the old man said,
"Seeing is believing. He is really a wonderful person, just as the rumors say."
This sounded strange, Lou Xiao curled the corners of his mouth to be polite,
"You are——?"
Since he said it was the first time they met, it was normal that she didn't recognize him.
Li Huaiqing sensed something was wrong and took the initiative to introduce, "This is Grand Tutor Peng, Lord Peng. He went to inspect various academies a few days ago and just came back a few days ago."
"Master Peng, thank you for your hard work." Could it be the teacher who taught me? Why is he hostile to me?
"I don't deserve it. It is our duty to share your worries. Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and it is time for you to make great plans. Everyone in the court has received a position and a salary, so naturally we must work hard for your Majesty until our death."
"I only regret that I am old and frail, and that I have not many days left to serve Your Majesty."
It sounded very reasonable, but Lou Xiao didn't show any reaction on her face. Li Huaiqing said flatteringly,
"What the Grand Master said is true. Your Majesty, I will never forget your grace. I will definitely use all my life's knowledge to assist Your Majesty. I will ask for your guidance in the future."
Master Peng once again had that "teachable" look on his face. He looked at her, and although he didn't say anything else, Lou Xiao understood what he meant.
It means that she just takes the salary but does nothing.
But looking at their behavior, she really wasn't suitable to get involved.
I thought that if he was my senior sister's teacher, I couldn't offend him too much.
Lou Xiao praised with a gratified look on his face, "Your Majesty, with you, there is no need to worry about the great cause. You are your Majesty's right-hand men and left-hand men. With such good ministers, I am relieved."
Li Huaiqing stood up and looked at her with a smile, "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it."