Emperor Hongzhi was busy dealing with political affairs and always felt that he had forgotten something.

On this day, Li Dongyang, who repaired the Confucius Temple on behalf of Tian, ​​finally came back.

He immediately entered the palace to see the emperor.

Emperor Hongzhi was very happy to see him back.

"Master Li is back."

"How is the situation at the Confucius Temple?"

Li Dongyang said: "The renovation has been completed, and together with Yan Shenggong, he brought the descendants of the Kong family to perform sacrifices."

"Mr. Yan Sheng is very grateful to His Majesty, but I'm afraid that His Majesty will be busy with political affairs at the beginning of spring, and I want to kneel down to thank Your Majesty again in summer and autumn."

Speaking of this, Li Dongyang also encountered some strange things in the Kong family.

When he first went to repair the Confucius Temple, there was nothing unusual about Yanshenggong Kong Hongtai.

Then last month, Kong Hongtai seemed to be in a bad mood one day.

When it came to the sacrifice later, as Yanshenggong, he almost made mistakes in the steps.

Li Dongyang asked a few questions with concern at that time, but Kong Hongtai only said that he was worried about his eldest brother in the capital.

Kong Hongxu's son was the next Duke Yansheng.

Two years ago, Li Dongyang's daughter got married.

So after Li Dongyang came back this time, he planned to go to the Confucius Mansion to help visit his in-laws.

Li Dongyang thought these things were just trivial matters and did not report them for the time being.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said, "There are indeed a lot of things going on recently."

"Fortunately, Master Li is back and can help me share my worries."

After that, he talked to Li Dongyang about some court affairs.

Li Dongyang was given another two days of leave, allowing him to have a good rest at home for two days before going to court.

After Li Dongyang thanked him, he left the palace and returned home.

In the evening, Li Zhaofan went home and went to the study to see him.

"Father."

Li Dongyang said "hmm".

"Did you go to the Imperial College to meet the gentlemen?"

Li Zhaofan lowered his eyebrows and said, "I have already met with the gentlemen and informed them that I will go back to prison to study tomorrow."

"Although you have been away with your father these days, you have not neglected your studies."

"You will go and watch the show this Qiuwei. Even if you fail, you will have some experience next time."

When Li Zhaofan heard this, he clenched his fist.

He always wanted to prove himself to Li Dongyang, and he ended up just right.

As long as he passes the exam once and passes the general exam later, he will definitely be able to prove himself!

Li Zhaofan nodded firmly.

"Father, I understand."

Li Dongyang smiled: "Go down and study."

After Li Zhaofan went down, Li Dongyang asked his servants to prepare gifts and handed a greeting card to the Confucius family.

At about the same time the next day, he personally took the things to Confucius' Mansion.

Kong Hongxu has been feeling restless lately, and he and his brother exchange letters almost every two days.

When he heard that Li Dongyang was coming, he quickly took his people and went out to greet him in person.

When Li Dongyang saw him looking old-fashioned and with droopy eyelids, he felt a little unrecognizable for a moment.

"Lao Li Ge."

Kong Hongxu bowed first.

Li Dongyang supported him and found that he seemed to be a little unsteady on his feet.

He was a little surprised and asked: "What happened to Confucius recently?"

Kong Hongxu felt bitter in his heart, but he couldn't say it.

He could only vaguely say: "Nothing."

"It's been raining for days lately, and my body really can't stand it."

Li Dongyang said: "If you really feel uncomfortable, should you ask an imperial doctor?"

"Zhide is always thinking of you at home."

"I also said that after a while, I would bring my wife to visit you."

Zhide is the name of the next Yan Shenggong and Kong Wenshao, the son of Kong Hongxu.

When Li Dongyang went to preside over the renovation of the Confucius Temple and sacrifices, the couple often performed filial piety at his knees.

Love the house and the bird.

Naturally, he became more and more fond of this in-law who had a big flaw in his life.

When Kong Hongxu heard his son's name, his tense face finally relaxed a lot.

It just so happened that it started to rain again.

He quickly invited Li Dongyang into the house, and the two talked about a lot of things.

It wasn't until the rain stopped that the two of them stopped talking.

Before leaving, Li Dongyang looked at him, although he was a little angry, but with a blue and black face, and refused to let him go outside the gate.

After leading the people out, Li Dongyang asked his attendant.

"What bad things happened to Confucius recently?"

The attendant said: "Sir, something did happen in the Kong Mansion while you were not at home."

"Uncle Yongxi..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Li Dongyang suddenly stop.

The attendant stopped and glanced ahead.

Then they saw a handsome young man dressed as a supervisor standing in front of them.

Zhao Ce looked at the old man who had just come out from the direction of Kong Mansion and said hello first.

"Hello, old sir, long time no see."

As soon as Li Dongyang returned to the court, he heard a lot about the establishment of a sea ban from Emperor Hongzhi.

Now when he saw the young man who was talking to him again, he naturally had a smile on his face.

"It's indeed a long time no see. The Imperial Academy has dismissed?"

Zhao Ce smiled and said: "Not bad."

"My house is right in front. If it's convenient, old gentleman, would you like to go over and have a cup of tea?"

Zhao Ce thought that this old gentleman had just come out of the Confucius Mansion and probably wouldn't be able to drink any other tea for the time being.

He also politely invited me.

Unexpectedly, Li Dongyang only thought for a moment and nodded directly.

"Then I'm disturbing you."

Li Dongyang is not short of this cup of tea.

Ordinary people would invite him to tea, but no one would do it.

But the young man in front of me was different.

When they first met, he felt that this young man was a perfect match for him.

Zhao Ce did not show any surprise, and said with a very natural look on his face: "Please."

The group of people soon arrived at Zhao Ce's house.

Zhao Ce just entered the hall.

Su Cai'er, who was waiting inside, came over with a piece of clothing that was not yet completely finished.

"My husband is back."

"The crown uniform is almost ready. Husband, do you want to try it?"

"If something is inappropriate, we will change it..."
To be continued...