My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!
Chapter 609 - 378 Returning Home_2

The death of Great Scholar Su was not just a test.

If he truly had treacherous thoughts, it would be a reason to deal with him...

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Ningxin Garden.

Gatekeeper's Lodge.

Housekeeper Wu walked in from outside, looked around the Ningxin Garden, and asked Old Huang, "The madams didn't go out today, either?"

Old Huang took a couple of puffs from his pipe and shook his head, "No."

Housekeeper Wu sighed and said nothing more.

He knew why the madams were unwilling to go out.

Even he, while driving outside, was met with many cold stares, surely the young madams couldn't bear those strange looks from the people.

It was clearly the Emperor who wanted to kill Great Scholar Su, yet they dared only blame the master.

Besides, it wasn't the master who killed him, he escaped and committed suicide in prison, even injuring the master...

He was about to say something when he looked up, his expression suddenly froze, and he exclaimed with surprise, "Young Master..."

In the garden.

By the Lake Heart Pavilion, Jiaren was arranging flowers with Phoenix, visibly not in high spirits.

Yiren was sitting barefoot by the lake, staring blankly at the calm surface.

Not far away, Anning was swinging lazily on a swing.

Three little ones were crawling about on the grass, Li Zhi, who was most sharp-eyed, saw a figure approaching from afar, immediately stood up, opened her arms, and wobbly ran in that direction, calling out in her childish voice, "Daddy~~~"

She was running faster than she was two months ago.

But someone was even faster than her.

Li Nuo caught the flying Anning, spun her around several times before putting her down, and then picked up Li Zhi, who was extending her little arms, waiting to be held.

Having seen much of the world's ugliness these past two months, and not knowing how many corrupt officials and malicious people he had eliminated, his heart had accumulated much anger. But now, holding Anning in one arm and Li Zhi in the other, looking at the other two small figures waddling toward him, his heart instantly grew peaceful and calm.

The long-time somber Anning finally cheered up, hugging Li Nuo's arm, asking, "Why did you come back so quickly, are you going out to patrol again?"

Li Nuo smoothed the hair by her temple, replying, "Yes, but before continuing the patrol, we will first go to Zhao Country."

"Zhao Country?"

Yiren, who had rushed over barefoot, suddenly froze, her face inexplicably blushing.

Jiaren and Phoenix walked over side by side, Phoenix seemed somewhat better, but Jiaren and Anning both had a trace of worry between their brows, and even Yiren was not as lively as before.

As for the reason, Li Nuo naturally knew.

Before coming back home, he had deliberately disguised his identity and lingered on the streets for a while.

Though some civilians defended his father after Great Scholar Su's death, there were still many voices of blame.

Li Nuo held Jiaren's hand, saying, "We have a house in Zhao, you can stay in Zhao for a while, and it's a good opportunity to invite some grandmasters to practice with you..."

Jiaren and Anning's eyes both brightened slightly upon hearing this.

Especially for Anning, anywhere was fine, she didn't want to stay in Chang'an for another day.

After understanding the public opinion in Chang'an, Li Nuo decided to take them to Zhao Country to relax.

In fact, he had this plan since last year.

Not only was Daxia's domestic situation unstable, but the external environment was also extremely poor, and the future was uncertain. Li Nuo wanted to give them a more relaxed living environment.

It was also a good opportunity to complete the wedding with Yiren and fulfill a wish.

After having a meal with them and playing with the three little ones for a while, Li Nuo left Ningxin Garden and went to the Secretariat.

The Left Prime Minister, who was always diligent, was not at the government office today.

Li Nuo heard from Zhou Yu that the Left Prime Minister had not come to the government office since Great Scholar Su's death.

Leaving the Secretariat, as he passed by a government office, Li Nuo turned his head to take a look.

A figure just walked out from inside.

Compared to two months ago, the Right Prime Minister hadn't changed much, but in subtle ways, he gave off a different feeling.

Li Nuo cupped his hands lightly and then turned to leave.

Soon after.

At the Left Prime Minister's Mansion.

Compared to two months ago, he looked much older.

Seeing Li Nuo, the old man, whose face had not worn a smile for a long time, finally squeezed out a slight smile, saying, "You're back."

Li Nuo replied, "Just came back to take a look, but I will be leaving again in a few days."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Great Scholar Su..."

The Left Prime Minister waved his hand, saying, "Just do what you believe is right, don't mind others."

Li Nuo thought for a moment, then asked, "I want to know how Great Scholar Su died."

The Left Prime Minister was silent for a moment, then said, "He died remonstrating for the Emperor to appoint an heir, was captured by the Spiegel Bureau, injured your father, then escaped from the Spiegel Bureau's Heavenly Prison, was caught in an encirclement by the Spiegel Bureau's strong fighters, and died by suicide..."

The Left Prime Minister clearly did not wish to talk about this topic, so Li Nuo did not ask further.

The Left Prime Minister looked at Li Nuo and asked, "How do you feel about your inspection over these two months?"

Li Nuo shook his head, saying, "Chang'an and the capital are still alright; however, the further away from the capital, the more chaotic it becomes, with corrupt officials and treacherous people emerging constantly. Changing these is not something that can be accomplished in a day or two..."

Through his experiences over these days, Li Nuo had some insights, and he talked with the Left Prime Minister at his mansion for a long time.

To replace the countless corrupt officials in various regions, the Imperial Examination cannot be stopped yet.

There must be enough fresh blood injected at the grassroots level, allowing those who are capable and have aspirations to enter the officialdom and carry out a thorough reform of the already decayed official circles.

Moreover, the court must strengthen its investment in basic education.

Reading should not be the privilege of the wealthy alone; only by allowing more people to gain education and letting them understand reason can the base social atmosphere gradually change.

Li Nuo only offered a direction, and it involved many detailed rules, which would be up to the Secretariat to discuss in detail.

After chatting for a while longer, seeing that it was about time, Li Nuo excused himself to leave.

The Left Prime Minister personally saw him to the door and suddenly said, "Don't blame your father; being in that position, he is beyond his own control."

These days, he had been pondering too.

Though sacrificing oneself for righteousness is precious, as long as one is alive, there are endless possibilities.

He had always been bound by the inherent Confucian thoughts.

When he seriously looked back over the last twenty years of court affairs, he found that the greatest contributors to the people and the country were not the two Prime Ministers, not the Confucian scholars full of Vast Qi, but the person whose hands were stained with the most blood and carried the most infamy.

Even if he did not know what was in his mind.

But he believed in his disciple.

After leaving the Left Prime Minister's mansion, Li Nuo went to the Ministry of Justice.

An almost simultaneously arriving carriage.

King Chun, holding a soup bowl, was slightly stunned upon seeing Li Nuo, then delightedly said, "When did you come back, just in time, try this new soup recipe I created..."

Inside the Si Minister's Office of the Ministry of Justice.

Li Nuo took a small taste of the soup, and King Chun eagerly asked, "How is it?"

Li Nuo finished the small bowl of soup and then said, "This is the best soup I have ever tasted in my life..."

This was not an insincere compliment but a genuine feeling from Li Nuo.

Li Nuo had tasted the skills of both Daxia's and Zhao Country's Imperial Chefs, but neither could compare with King Chun's culinary skills; in terms of cooking, King Chun might have already reached the pinnacle of the continent.

King Chun smiled as he served him another small bowl, laughing, "No, you will taste even better in the future."

After drinking the soup, Li Nuo looked at Li Xuanjing, saying, "Father, I am planning to take Jiaren and Anning to Zhao Country for a while, and while in Zhao Country, to marry Yiren. The Empress of Zhao has promised Yiren that she will hold a wedding for us in Zhao."

Li Xuanjing nodded, saying, "You go ahead, Chang'an's official duties are heavy, so I won't be going."

Li Nuo said nothing more, knowing that neither his father nor his Lord Father-in-law could leave Chang'an for this reason.

The wedding with Yiren would probably only have his Mother-in-law to accompany past.

He lingered a bit longer, seeking King Chun's advice on some soup-cooking techniques, then prepared to leave.

Before departing, he glanced back at his father, hesitating to speak.

Li Xuanjing raised his hand and gently patted his shoulder, saying, "Take care on the road."

Feeling a gentle power from his shoulder permeate his body, Li Nuo shivered slightly and looked up abruptly!