Today it suddenly started to rain heavily, and the rain lasted for several days before it eased down.
The emperor was a little worried about the floods in the south.
Almost every year in the rainy season, the south will suffer from floods. The imperial court allocates funds for disaster relief every year, and organizes craftsmen to strengthen the dams, but it is useless.
Floods occur every year as usual, and no matter how much manpower and material resources are spent, they still cannot be prevented.
So much so that the emperor would be in a bad mood every year at this time.
The queen noticed that the emperor was in a bad mood, so she wanted to help the emperor divert his attention so that he could feel better.
"I recently heard that Yi Chongyuan is practicing painting, and the painting is pretty good. Why don't you ask her to draw a painting for His Majesty?"
After she finished speaking, she ordered someone to bring a scroll, unfolded it and presented it to the emperor for viewing.
The emperor nodded slightly: "It's really a good painting."
The queen thought he agreed, and was about to ask someone to invite Yichongyuan over, but heard the emperor say suddenly.
"Since I want to draw, why don't I draw one for you, as well as Hao'er, Yi'er, Mo'er, Ying'er, and by the way, King Zhao, call them all over, and draw a picture for each of them commemorate."
The queen hesitated and said: "There is only one person in Yichongyuan, I'm afraid I can't paint so many."
The emperor smiled: "Of course she won't let her paint alone, you go and ask some painters to come over and help paint together."
The queen also smiled: "Here."
Soon Li Ji received the news that the emperor had summoned him to Mingxiu Pavilion.
What did Li Ji ask
The little eunuch in charge of delivering the message was respectful and authentic.
"The sage is going to draw a picture for himself and the empress respectively, and he also called all the princes and princesses in Yuqing Palace over, and you have a part too."
Li Ji said that he wanted to change clothes and asked the little eunuch to wait outside.
As soon as the person went out, his face immediately sank, and one could tell that he was in a bad mood right now.
Seeing this, Hua Manman couldn't help feeling anxious.
"Does the prince not want to go?"
Li Ji sneered: "Their family enjoys family happiness, so why call an outsider like this king over? It's really unnecessary."
Hua Manman remembered what Li Zhaoyuan said before, she said that King Zhao was the emperor's illegitimate son.
If this is true, then the reason why the emperor specially ordered someone to summon King Zhao to go there is very clear.
In the eyes of the emperor, King Zhao is also his child, so he naturally treats them equally.
Hua Manman didn't know whether King Zhao knew about it.
She didn't dare to ask, so she could only pretend that she didn't know anything, and comforted her with a smile.
"The sage specially called you over to show that he values you, which is a good thing that no one else can ask for.
Just take it as a way to save him, and sit in Mingxiu Pavilion for a while.
Come back when you're done painting.
At that time, let the concubine take a look, can the painter in the palace really paint the prince's demeanor? "
Li Ji heard her voice, but had no intention of explaining it.
He said leisurely: "If you are interested in painting, this king can teach you how to paint."
Hua Manman's scalp tightened.
She already has enough homework, cultural class in the morning, physical education class in the afternoon, and lately she has to work overtime to make up classes in the evening. She really doesn't have the time and energy to learn painting again.
She immediately transformed into a coquettish monster, speaking coquettishly and coquettishly.
"I just want to watch the prince draw, I don't want to paint by myself~"
Li Ji deliberately teased her: "After you learn how to draw, you can draw pictures for me in the future, so that you can always remember my appearance, isn't that good?"
Hua Manman shyly said.
"Your Majesty's majestic figure has been deeply imprinted in my heart. I don't need to draw a picture, but I can still remember your appearance forever."
But what she was thinking at this moment was—
"Yes, I have firmly remembered you, a dog man, and I will never forget it in my life."
Li Ji laughed lightly: "Heh."
Hua Manman felt very inexplicable: "What is the prince laughing at?"
Li Ji smiled and said, "I don't know why, I just want to laugh when I see you."
Hua Manman covered her face, looking very embarrassed, but she was crazily complaining in her heart.
"Is the dog man deliberately implying that I look funny?!"
Li Ji heard her voice, and the smile on his face deepened.
"Do you want to accompany me to Mingxiu Pavilion?"
Hua Manman shows a commercial smirk.
"No, I still have a lot of homework to complete, and I don't have time to go out for the time being. The prince should go alone."
Didn't he connotate that she looks funny
Then he'll go out to socialize alone, she won't serve her anymore!
Seeing her playful temper, Li Ji was not angry, but found it amusing.
He stretched out his slender fingers and pinched her fair and tender face.
"Then you should finish your homework at home, and I will check it when I come back."
Hua Manman: "..."
She just randomly found an excuse for herself not to go out.
Why does the dog man take it seriously? !
Is it too late for her to repent now
She doesn't want to write!
Li Ji didn't give her a chance to repent, and immediately ordered someone to come in and change his coat.
He then left in a wheelchair.
Hua Manman was left alone, wanting to cry but without tears, full of remorse.
She didn't need to mention that sentence!
At the same time, Li Zhaoyuan also received news that King Zhao was summoned by the emperor to draw in Mingxiu Pavilion.
Painting takes a long time, and this is a rare opportunity for Li Zhaoyuan.
She immediately called all the maids and eunuchs in her room, and seventeen or eighteen people rushed to King Zhao's residence in a mighty manner.
At this time, King Zhao went to Mingxiu Pavilion, but no one was in the house. Li Zhaoyuan was very confident and rushed in, ignoring the obstruction of the guards.
Hua Manman was immersed in her homework when she suddenly heard noises outside.
She immediately put down the brush, got up and walked to the door, and saw a large group of people standing in the courtyard at a glance.
The leader among them was Li Zhaoyuan.
Li Zhaoyuan's complexion doesn't look very good, her eyes are black and blue, obviously she hasn't had a good rest recently.
Coupled with her two pairs of eyes full of hatred, her originally pretty face became gloomy and quite scary.
She was supported by someone, and her eyes burst into anger the moment she saw Hua Manman.
"It was you who killed me!"
Hua Manman's heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that her use of the Mantra Pill has been exposed
She pretended to be okay, and asked blankly.
"What are you talking about? I don't understand you."
Li Zhaoyuan gritted her teeth and said, "You're still pretending to be stupid at this point!"
Hua Manman: "I really don't understand what you are talking about?"
Li Zhaoyuan complained angrily.
"You know what you did.
If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today!
If you want people not to know, you have to do nothing.
Don't think that no one knows what you are doing secretly.
I will find the evidence today and tear your true colors apart! "
(end of this chapter)