After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 18

Afterwards, Li Qingge bent down and walked into the inner hall gracefully, holding two jars of homemade rice wine steadily in his hands, with a faint smile on his face. That smile was a bit cunning and confident, as if he was an artist who was confident and was about to show his masterpiece.

She was secretly proud in her heart: [Li Shimin, Li Shimin, the wine you usually drink is as light as water, how can it compare to my homemade wine. Most of the wine in this world is bland and tasteless, just a little more stimulating than cold water. But the rice wine I, Li Qingge, brews melts in your mouth and flows smoothly down your throat. Take a sip and I guarantee you will feel like you are in a fairyland. Once you taste it, you will know what real wine is.]

When Li Shimin heard this, he was slightly startled. How dare this kid look down on the winemaking technology of our Tang Dynasty? You know, our Tang Dynasty is full of fine wines, not only local fine wines, but also mellow wines imported from abroad. After drinking a glass, people can feel intoxicated. What's more, the winemaking skills of our Tang Dynasty are the essence of thousands of years of inheritance. How can he compare with his own strength?
Li Shimin frowned slightly, wondering what was so special about this rice wine, so he calmly signaled Li Qingge to pour two cups. He sat at the table, looking at the two cups of seemingly ordinary rice wine in front of him with sharp eyes, as if a connoisseur was examining an unknown treasure.

Suddenly, a strong aroma of wine came to my nose, drilling straight into the tip of my nose, making people feel itchy. This aroma of wine seemed to have magic, swirling up in my nasal cavity and rushing straight to my head, making people feel refreshed. When Li Shimin was young, he was a military general who fought in all directions. He had a special preference for wine and claimed that he had tasted all the fine wines in the territory of the Tang Dynasty. But the rice wine in front of him, which seemed as clear as water, could emit such an attractive aroma, as if it opened the door to a new world for him.

"This kid is really not simple. He even has such skills in brewing wine." Li Shimin praised in his heart, with a hint of surprise and admiration in his eyes.

"This rice wine smells so good, how does it taste?" Li Shimin was full of curiosity. He didn't care that he was on someone else's territory. He gently picked up the wine glass and put it under his nose to taste it carefully. As a king, every action of Li Shimin revealed his extraordinary temperament, even drinking was particularly particular. He took a light sniff, frowned slightly, and then relaxed his eyebrows, as if a connoisseur was tasting a rare glass of fine wine.

"Although the smell is a bit pungent at first, when you taste it carefully, it is like thousands of troops turning into the aroma of wine, surging in. It is really wonderful!" Li Shimin couldn't help but exclaimed, his voice carrying a bit of surprise and shock, as if an explorer had discovered a new continent.

Li Qingge watched Li Shimin's reaction from the side, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, with a hint of complacency and cunning in that smile.

[Li Shimin, Li Shimin, I love to see your inexperienced look. It's just a jar of rice wine, but you are so excited. How can you drink without snacks? These fried peanuts are a perfect match. When you taste this combination, you will know what a real delicacy is. This rice wine and peanuts are a match made in heaven, just like a hero and a beauty, it's perfect.] Li Qingge secretly complained in his heart, with a hint of teasing and expectation in his eyes.

After listening to Li Qingge's words, Li Shimin was somewhat confused about the meaning of "a perfect match made in heaven", but he did not dwell on it too much. His mind at the moment was completely attracted by the rice wine in front of him. He picked up the wine glass and tasted it carefully again. The aroma of the wine seemed to turn into thousands of troops, galloping and roaring in his mind.

"Never mind, let's try this perfect match first." Li Shimin's eyes were shining with anticipation. He took a sip of rice wine and was instantly conquered by the spicy and rich aroma. As the aroma of the wine entered his throat, a warm current instantly spread throughout his body and rushed straight to his forehead, causing him to shudder all over.

"Good wine! This is truly good wine!" Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and he was completely impressed by Li Qingge's rice wine. Just now, he had sneered at Li Qingge's contempt, thinking that as the king of the Tang Dynasty, he had fought in many battles and had seen everything. But now... this rice wine was indeed incomparable to any strong liquor in the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

While he was in high spirits, Li Shimin picked up another fried peanut and put it into his mouth to chew gently. The strong aroma intertwined with the aroma of rice wine, forming an indescribable wonderful taste, as if even his soul was soothed. He closed his eyes and enjoyed this rare delicacy, as if a musician was savoring a moving piece of music.

"This..." Li Shimin was shocked and completely conquered. He opened his eyes and looked at Li Qingge, his eyes flashing with surprise and admiration.

"Your Majesty, how does it taste?" Li Qingge asked with a smile, but there was a hint of contempt in his eyes. There was a bit of mischief and provocation in that contempt, as if a naughty child was teasing an elder.

"It's OK." Li Shimin answered lightly, but the gleam in his eyes betrayed him. As an emperor, he naturally couldn't easily show his emotions, but the shock in his heart was real. He picked up the wine glass and tasted it again, as if a connoisseur was tasting a rare glass of fine wine.

"Then your majesty, please drink a few more glasses." Li Qingge had an auntie's smile on her face, but she had already complained in her heart: [Alright? Your eyes are so bright and you still think it's okay? You obviously can't let it go and want to take the wine back to taste it slowly? What will you do if I don't let you watch it! ] She looked at Li Shimin's intoxicated look and felt a burst of joy and pride in her heart.

Li Shimin naturally saw through Li Qingge's thoughts and smiled slightly, but he was thinking: [This kid is very smart, but if he wants to take something from me, he has to give me some benefits. But this wine... I must get it! ] He picked up the wine glass and tasted it again, as if a connoisseur was examining a precious work of art.

At this moment, Li Qingge's inner voice reached Li Shimin's ears again: [Although this wine is not worth much money, it is impossible to get it for free. Don't think that you can do whatever you want with me just because you are the emperor. I am still hoping to use this wine to please my father and ask him to teach me some self-defense skills. In the future, when the court is unstable, I will have the power to protect myself. ]

Li Shimin smiled slightly upon hearing this, and immediately had an idea in his mind. He looked at Li Qingge's cunning eyes, as if a wise man was examining a naughty child. He picked up the wine glass and gently sipped the rice wine. The aroma of the wine seemed to turn into a warm current, flowing into his heart. He secretly thought about how to get these two pots of wine and more fine wines into his pocket, while not letting Li Qingge see his thoughts. A contest about fine wine quietly unfolded between the two wise men...

"General Cheng, this wine has a mellow taste, is sweet but not greasy, and is truly the best wine. If it can be brewed on a large scale, it will surely become another pride of our Tang Dynasty and will be praised by people all over the world." Li Shimin said with a smile, his eyes flashing with longing for a better future, as if the prosperous scene had already appeared before his eyes.

The moonlight was like water, falling on the courtyard, adding a bit of mystery and elegance to the quiet night. Li Shimin's words sounded particularly beautiful under the moonlight, and his words were full of pride: "This wine can not only satisfy the appetite of the Chinese people, but also let foreigners see the prosperity of our Tang Dynasty, not only the strong economy and military, but also the unique wine culture, leading the world."

Although Li Shimin usually did not pursue being the first in everything, Li Qingge's words were like a spring breeze, nourishing his inner ambitions. He thought: "Since I want to be the first, I must be the leader in all aspects, whether it is governing the country or this little art of brewing wine." His eyes revealed a determination that he would not be left behind.

When it comes to Li Qingge, Li Shimin is full of praise. This kid not only has novel farming methods, but also promotes potatoes, a high-yield crop. He does everything well. He thought to himself, "I believe he has more than one secret of brewing wine. There must be more surprises waiting for us." He was full of expectations for Li Qingge, as if he had seen an endless treasure.

"Your Majesty, what are your plans?" Li Qingge asked respectfully, but she was a little worried. She thought to herself: "Li Shimin, Li Shimin, are you going to use me as an all-round expert? Although I am a general, I also have to cultivate myself, otherwise I will become a joke when I go to the battlefield one day." A trace of helplessness flashed in her eyes, but then she regained her calmness.

Li Qingge appeared calm on the surface, but she was already complaining in her heart. She thought, "Why is it so difficult to have a leisurely life these days? I have to do agriculture and brew wine at the same time. I am asking for trouble! System, system, please give me some sweetness and stop making me the center of attention!" Her heart was full of contradictions. She wanted to enjoy a leisurely life, but she didn't want to disappoint Li Shimin's expectations.

Li Shimin naturally could not hear what Li Qingge was thinking. He responded with a smile: "I plan to let Wei Zheng set up the Imperial Wine Bureau to promote your rice wine. However, how can one kind of wine satisfy the tastes of people all over the world? I'd like to ask General Cheng to take more trouble and explore some new winemaking recipes." His tone was full of expectation and trust.

"This... I'm afraid I need to think about it carefully." Li Qingge's head was a mess when she heard this. She thought to herself: "Giving me another job to do, I can't avoid it!" Her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness, but then she became determined. She thought again: "However, brewing wine is not a difficult task for me. At most, I can write a few recipes for Wei Zheng and enjoy my leisure time."

It was late at night, the moonlight was like water, Li Shimin left with a little drunkenness, leaving Li Qingge alone with a bitter smile in the moonlight. She looked at the bright moonlight, feeling mixed emotions. "Alas, I can't live this low-key life anymore, but I still have confidence in making wine." She thought as she walked towards the mansion, and she already had a plan in mind.

After returning to the mansion, Li Qingge couldn't wait to lie down and began to imagine the rewards from the system. Her eyes were shining with anticipation: "The reward must be very tempting. Maybe it can make me a martial arts master, or master some peerless martial arts, or even become the savior of this world..." Thinking about it, she fell asleep.

However, after one night, the system did not give her any surprises. The next day, she carefully studied the system rules and found that the so-called "do nothing and lie flat" actually allowed her not to interfere with the course of history and to be a seemingly useless bystander. A flash of astonishment flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled bitterly.

"This... Isn't this just asking me to act useless?" Li Qingge couldn't help but smile bitterly. She thought to herself, "In history, the descendants of Cheng Yaojin didn't seem to have done anything earth-shattering. Living an ordinary life is another kind of happiness." She looked at the sunshine outside the window, and her mind suddenly became clear.

After figuring this out, Li Qingge felt much better. She decided that since she was going to lie down, she would lie down thoroughly. On the surface, she was a leisurely general, drinking tea, playing chess, and appreciating flowers every day, leading a leisurely life. But in fact, she was secretly practicing and improving her strength. She knew very well that in this era full of variables, strength is the kingly way.

Therefore, Li Qingge began to use her spare time to practice internal strength, study military tactics, and hone her martial arts. Her figure looked particularly agile in the moonlight, and every swing of the sword was full of strength and determination. Her heart was full of expectations and longings for the future. She knew that only strength could allow her to gain a foothold in this era.

At the same time, she did not completely give up brewing. She occasionally wrote a few new brewing recipes to Wei Zheng and asked the Imperial Wine Bureau to try brewing. And those new wines were indeed loved and praised by people, becoming another pride of the Tang Dynasty.

In this way, Li Qingge lived a leisurely life on the surface, but in fact she was constantly improving her strength. She knew that only in this way could she remain invincible in this era full of variables. And in her heart, she always maintained her vision and expectation for a better future. She knew that as long as she worked hard, she would be able to create her own glorious chapter.

The sunlight shines through the gauze curtains, sprinkling on Li Qingge's face, adding a bit of gentleness to her. She lies on the bed, her long black hair casually spread out, her eyebrows revealing a bit of indifference and calmness that does not belong to this world. The furnishings in the room are simple, but there is an extraordinary atmosphere everywhere. There is a landscape painting in ink on the wall, which seems to hint at the vast world in her heart.

"Sir, Lord Wei Zheng wants to see you. He says he wants our secret recipe for making wine." The butler hurried in with a puzzled look on his face, breaking the silence in the room.

Li Qingge slowly opened her eyes, a sly light flashing in them. "Secret winemaking recipe? How can you give this to outsiders? Why did he come to Cheng's house?" She asked softly, with a hint of amusement in her tone.

"Yes, then... should we invite him in?" The housekeeper seemed a little embarrassed. After all, Wei Zheng was an important official in the court and could not be offended easily.

"I understand. Go and ask Lord Wei to come in." Li Qingge smiled slightly, looking calm and composed, as if everything was under control.

The housekeeper quickly agreed and turned to leave, but was stopped by Li Qingge. "Wait! Tell him that the secret recipe is still under study, and ask him to come back in two hours." She frowned, looking like she was thinking seriously, but in fact she had already made up her mind.

How can I show my own secret recipe for brewing wine to others? How can I give it out easily without sufficient benefits? Although I made a little money by giving the secret recipe for oil last time, Li Shimin actually wants to take it for free this time for brewing wine? This is not okay. Li Qingge secretly calculated in his heart, but his face was indifferent.

"Well... okay, I'll go tell him right now." The butler nodded, a question mark appeared on his forehead, and his heart was full of doubts about Li Qingge's actions.

Outside the door, Wei Zheng frowned slightly, secretly unhappy. This kid from the Cheng family was really arrogant. He actually closed the door and refused to see him, totally ignoring his face. But as a veteran in the officialdom, he remained calm and just smiled, but in his heart he had already guessed a little about Li Qingge's behavior.

Inside the room, Li Qingge lay back on the bed and began to "lie flat" peacefully. Her heart was surging with thoughts. "I don't mind being regarded as a waste by the world anymore, why don't you reward me?" She whispered to herself, with a bit of helplessness and expectation in her tone.

"I've tried my best to get your reward, please don't let me down." She sighed, her heart full of expectation and desire for the mysterious "Do Nothing and Lie Down System".

"I also hope that you can help me become the son of destiny and look down upon the world." Li Qingge murmured to herself, her eyes flashing with unwillingness and determination. She looked at other travelers, some of whom could improve their strength by signing in, some could become stronger in a breath, and some even became invincible as soon as they traveled through time. Not only could they be invincible themselves, but they could also lead their younger brothers and sect disciples to climb to the top together. How cool!
As for herself, she needs to "lie down and do nothing" to trigger the system reward. When she first came to this world, she became Cheng Yaojin's son, Li Qingge. She had triggered the system reward and obtained the physique of a warrior. But Li Shimin kept pestering her and asked about everything. Although she acted low-key, she had invisibly changed many things in this world. How could this be considered "lying down and doing nothing"? It was simply too arrogant. No wonder the system didn't give her any rewards.

Thinking of this, she sighed again, thinking about how to get through this difficult time. If she didn't reveal the secret recipe for brewing wine, she might offend Li Shimin, and then there would be no good results. But if she took out this secret recipe for brewing wine that could shake the Tang Dynasty, then "doing nothing and lying flat" would be ruined.

"I see. The key is to hand over the secret recipe, but it must have nothing to do with me." She thought to herself, frowning, trying to find a way to have the best of both worlds.

"But how to do it? It's difficult!" Li Qingge had a headache thinking about it, so she simply stopped thinking about it, closed her eyes and lay down. She decided to rest for a while, maybe inspiration would come to her inadvertently.

After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door. Li Qingge opened her eyes and showed a look of surprise. Could it be that two hours had passed? She quickly sorted out her thoughts and motioned for the housekeeper to come in.

Sure enough, the butler walked in quickly, looking anxious. "Sir, Lord Wei is here again, and is now outside the door. He asked me to tell you to hand over the winemaking secret recipe as soon as possible." His tone was filled with anxiety and worry.

For a small secret recipe, a high-ranking official like Wei Zheng came repeatedly? What kind of magical wine is this? Li Qingge muttered to herself, but her face was calm. "Tell him I'm writing. Let him wait outside for half an hour and then come in." She thought for a moment and said.

For her, writing down the secret recipe was a piece of cake. She could write it down from memory, and even clearly mark each step. She could even make the relevant utensils at will. But the problem was that once she handed over the secret recipe, she would definitely become famous all over the world.

No, no! No matter what, I have to "lie down and do nothing", and I must not be too dazzling. She thought to herself in her heart, but her face was calm and composed.

"This..." The housekeeper looked at her in surprise, full of doubts and confusion. How could the young master be so tough? Wei Zheng had come twice, and now he was asked to wait at the door again? Who gave the young master such courage?

"Sir, Lord Wei has been waiting for a long time. It might not be appropriate to let him wait outside, right?" The housekeeper hurriedly whispered, trying to make Li Qingge change his mind.

"It's too much trouble. Just let him wait outside." Li Qingge smiled and waved her hand, signaling the butler to leave. There was a certain firmness in her tone that made the butler dare not say anything more.

The housekeeper frowned, his doubts deepened. What happened to the young master? Why did he repeatedly turn people away? If this matter were to spread, people would probably say that the young master was too arrogant and disrespectful to the old officials in the palace. But this was the young master's order, and the housekeeper had to obey, so he could only bite the bullet and convey Li Qingge's meaning.

A few minutes later, a surprised voice came from outside the door: "He asked me to wait outside for half an hour?" Wei Zheng's voice was filled with some disbelief and dissatisfaction.

"This... the young master did say that. The young master is writing down the secret recipe for brewing wine, and he was afraid that he might miss something if he was disturbed, so..." The butler lowered his head, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. Even he, the messenger, felt that this statement was too perfunctory, and was secretly worried about Li Qingge's behavior.

"Haha, Master Cheng is really thoughtful and considerate, afraid of missing anything. This is a rare quality. Don't worry, take your time." Wei Zheng's words were full of admiration, but there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes. He stood in front of the gate of Cheng's house, wearing a gorgeous official uniform and a tall hat, but he seemed a little impatient in this hot summer.

"I'll just wait here quietly for half an hour." Wei Zheng said, and then he put away his displeasure, and raised his lips slightly, showing a tolerant and generous demeanor. However, his heart was like a turmoil, and he muttered to himself: "This kid is getting more and more outrageous! He didn't give me face when I summoned him twice, and he dared to refuse me this time? If Old Cheng knew about this, he would definitely come and teach this kid a lesson himself."

Wei Zheng thought about it and sighed again, thinking: "This guy is now a favorite of the emperor, I can't offend him. If he says a few bad things about me in front of the emperor, my life will be difficult." So he secretly decided: "Okay, I will be patient and wait for him for half an hour!"

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On the other side, in the study, Li Qingge frowned slightly, holding a delicate brush in her hand, the tip of the brush gently scratched the paper, leaving a trail of ink. She was thinking about how to hand over the secret recipe for brewing wine while keeping a low profile and not being too ostentatious. After all, in this day and age, everyone wants to be famous, but she wants to keep a low profile, which does sound strange.

"Hey, my face is too handsome, which is also a problem. It's hard to keep a low profile." Li Qingge laughed at herself, with a bit of helplessness and ridicule in her smile. However, her eyes lit up immediately, "Wait! I remember that the Wuwei Lying Flat System said that you should try to keep a low profile and not actively participate in major events? Then if I don't hand the secret recipe directly to Wei Zheng, but let him find it by himself, does this count as completing the task?"

Thinking of this, Li Qingge had an idea in her mind, and a proud smile appeared on her face. She picked up the pen and began to write down the secret recipe for brewing wine stroke by stroke. Although brewing wine was simple for her, it was very different from other wines in terms of craftsmanship, and she had to design a lot of utensils.

Li Qingge drew the required equipment one by one from memory. Her brushstrokes were light and powerful, and each stroke revealed her familiarity and love for the winemaking process. After two incense sticks of time, she let out a long breath, put down her brush, and smiled with satisfaction. The two large white papers were densely covered with words, from the secret recipe of winemaking to the production process, and then to the storage details, without missing a single thing. However, in the use of the most critical raw materials, she deliberately left a small gap, as if testing the wisdom of the person who discovered this secret recipe.

"Butler." Li Qingge called softly.

"I'm here!" The housekeeper had been waiting outside the door. He ran in as soon as he heard the call, his heart pounding, fearing that Li Qingge would cause trouble again.

"Please ask Mr. Wei to wait in the study for a while." Li Qingge ordered.

"As for me, I'm going to take a nap first." After saying that, she walked away leisurely with her hands behind her back, leaving the housekeeper with a confused look on his face.

"What?" The housekeeper was confused when he heard this. Lord Wei has been waiting for a long time, and you want to go to bed? And you let Lord Wei wait in the study? But the housekeeper had no choice but to bite the bullet and ask Wei Zheng.

Outside the door, Wei Zheng was pacing back and forth, his face already somewhat impatient. He was wearing a dark official uniform, a tall hat, and thick official boots, looking majestic. However, at this moment, he was like a beast trapped in a cage, unable to exert his majesty. He thought to himself: "I am an important official of the court, but it is so difficult for me to even enter the Cheng Mansion? Even Cheng Yaojin would not dare to do this to me!"

Just when he was feeling depressed, the housekeeper came out and invited him in with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Lord Wei, please come in..." The butler's face turned pale before he finished speaking, because he found that Li Qingge was actually sleeping!
"The young master... is resting." The butler said stiffly, feeling nervous.

"Poof..." Wei Zheng was drinking tea, and when he heard this, he almost spit it out, and his face turned pale instantly. This kid is actually sleeping? This is simply arrogant, domineering, and ignorant of etiquette! The teacup in his hand trembled slightly, and a few drops of tea splashed out and fell on his clothes, but he didn't notice it at all.

Although he was furious, Wei Zheng still suppressed his anger, forced out a smile that was uglier than crying, and said: "Your son has been working hard for state affairs and is exhausted. He may have the habit of taking a nap. We must not disturb his rest. Let's talk about it after he wakes up."

After saying this, Wei Zheng himself felt extremely embarrassed. His heart was in turmoil, like the river water swept by the strong wind, and he couldn't calm down no matter what. He sat on the chair in the study, clenched his hands together, and his knuckles turned white from the force. He tried to calm his breathing, but the anger in his heart was like a blazing fire that could not be extinguished.

Seeing this, the housekeeper could only sigh silently, thinking to himself: "Master Wei, Master Wei, you really make things difficult for yourself." After saying that, he shook his head and retreated, thinking about how to remind Li Qingge not to treat Master Wei badly again. As he walked, he muttered: "This young lady is really unpredictable. She is obviously a woman, but she pretends to be a man and makes trouble all day long. If she offends Master Wei again this time, it will be really troublesome."

The sunlight shines through the gauze curtains, sprinkling on Li Qingge's face, adding a bit of gentleness to her. She lies on the bed, her long black hair casually spread out, her eyebrows revealing a bit of indifference and calmness that does not belong to this world. The furnishings in the room are simple, but there is an extraordinary atmosphere everywhere. There is a landscape painting in ink on the wall, which seems to hint at the vast world in her heart.

"Humph! This kid is so arrogant!" As soon as the housekeeper left, Wei Zheng's face immediately darkened, and his heart was like a pot boiling, muttering non-stop. He glanced at the white paper on the table, and a trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes, but he still suppressed his displeasure and decided to leave this place that made him feel depressed first.

However, after taking a few steps, Wei Zheng stopped involuntarily. His eyes were firmly attracted by the two pieces of white paper on the table, as if they were attracted by a magnet. He curiously moved forward, picked them up and took a look, then took a deep breath and it took him a long time to recover.

"Secret recipe for brewing wine?" He muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with disbelief. He carefully examined the two pieces of paper, and every word on them seemed to contain infinite charm, making him unable to look away.

"There are so many techniques?" He exclaimed, and had a new understanding of Li Qingge's talent. He looked at the exquisite utensils and detailed steps, and couldn't help but feel admiration. "Is this what I'm looking for?" Wei Zheng was in a trance for a moment, frowning, and suddenly felt that he had underestimated Li Qingge. Just look at this secret recipe for brewing wine. Although the process is not complicated, the fact that he can come up with this secret recipe shows that this kid is extremely smart.

He paced back and forth in the study room with his hands behind his back, frowning and feeling mixed emotions. After a while, he looked up at the sky, and suddenly a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"I understand!" he muttered to himself, "This secret recipe is amazing, enough to prove his talent. But if I publicize it and hand it over, it will overshadow me."

He thought of Lao Cheng's previous illiteracy. Although he could recognize a few words now, his inability to read was still a pain in his heart. If Lao Cheng knew that his son was so talented, he would inevitably lose face.

"He did this because he wanted to hand over the secret recipe quietly, but he didn't want to have anything to do with it." Wei Zheng's eyes sparkled, and he took a deep breath. At this moment, he was in awe!
This kid is really kind and filial. How could I think he is arrogant and domineering? Compared with this kid, my vision is obviously much worse. Wei Zheng couldn't help but feel ashamed.

He took a deep breath, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply to the chair in front of him, as if to express his respect and gratitude to Li Qingge.

"I, Old Wei, have lived to such an old age, and I think I am as kind, righteous and polite as anyone. But today you have impressed me. It is true that young people are to be feared. Don't worry, when I return with the secret recipe, I will report to His Majesty and fulfill your wish." After saying this, he returned to the palace with the secret recipe in an excited look.

In the study, Li Shimin looked at the secret recipe and listened to Wei Zheng's explanation, and was a little confused for a moment. He didn't expect that Li Qingge would be so filial? In this case, of course he had to fulfill his wish.

"Okay, in that case, don't publicize the secret recipe. Just say that you wrote it yourself." Li Shimin smiled slightly, feeling very relieved. He thought of the days when Old Cheng followed him in the battles of war. How could he have such a sensible son in his old age? How enviable. Then think of his own prince... Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel sad, and even had a thought in his mind: How great it would be if Li Qingge was his son.

"Your Majesty? You said I wrote this secret recipe? But in this case, Master Cheng..." Wei Zheng was stunned and immediately embarrassed. He knew very well that this secret recipe was very ingenious, and all the details were very clever. It was definitely not something that could be thought of in a day or two. It must have been developed after countless practice and rewriting, and repeated failures. Now he wanted to take away someone's love? He couldn't do such a thing.

"Don't worry too much. You are a famous minister of our Tang Dynasty. I think Li Qingge would be very happy if he knew that you helped him fulfill his wish of filial piety." Li Shimin smiled and said. His eyes were full of trust and admiration for Wei Zheng.

"Your Majesty, I am an incompetent old minister, so I have no choice but to obey your command." Wei Zheng sighed and said with a wry smile. He knew that he could not refuse Li Shimin's request, so he could only agree reluctantly.

The next second, his eyes fell on the two secret recipes again. The two secret recipes described three types of wine. What was rare was that the brewing methods of these three types of wine were different. Just looking at the raw materials provided above, one could see the ingenuity of the brewer. However, there was a detail that surprised Wei Zheng.

"Your Majesty, this secret recipe seems a little wrong." Wei Zheng's face changed, and he hurriedly reminded in a low voice. He pointed to the raw material column on the secret recipe and said, "It says ordinary well water, not mountain spring water. This seems a little unreasonable."

"The secret recipe is wrong?" Li Shimin was slightly stunned, and then his eyes fell on the secret recipe. He took a closer look and indeed found the problem pointed out by Wei Zheng. The raw material in the secret recipe was indeed ordinary well water, not the higher quality mountain spring water. This was indeed a bit surprising.

"Could it be that he is deliberately deceiving the emperor?" Li Shimin suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart. He frowned and began to guess Li Qingge's intentions. Could it be that he was really deliberately deceiving him?
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At this time, in the bedroom of Cheng's house, Li Qingge rested her hands on the back of her head, thinking carefully about how to trigger the system's reward mechanism. She showed a helpless smile on her face, and muttered in her heart: "System, system, how can you reward me? I'm already so useless, what else do you want?"

At this moment, "Ding! The Wuwei Xianyu system prompts that the system detects that the host could have made a big splash in one thing, but chose to be a salty fish, triggering the reward mechanism." "Ding! System prompts: Reward the host with a Soul-Returning Pill." "Ding! System prompts: Reward the host with a portion of Heavenly Palace soil." "Soul-Returning Pill: It can grow flesh on bones, revive dead trees, and cure all diseases. People without diseases can use it to prolong their lives..." "Heavenly Palace Soil: It comes from the Heavenly Palace above the nine clouds. To use it, you only need to take out a small portion and mix it with the soil, and sprinkle it on the farmland, so that the crops will not be afraid of drought or floods, and the growth cycle will be greatly shortened." "The crops produced with this soil have full grains and a strong fragrance..."

The system finally gave out a reward? Li Qingge's eyes lit up and he jumped up from the bed. He was suddenly very excited, as if he had won a big prize.

"Resurrection Pill? It actually has the effect of bringing the dead back to life. It is simply the legendary elixir!" She murmured to herself, her eyes flashing with excitement. She couldn't wait to check the Resurrection Pill. She saw that it was shining and full of fairy spirit. It was obvious that it was not an ordinary thing.

"And that Heavenly Palace soil... It does look like ordinary black soil, and it's not very attractive. However, I can feel a nourishing power contained in it. Just by touching this thing, I can feel endless vitality gushing out of it." Li Qingge took a deep breath, his heart full of anticipation for this mysterious soil.

"With this thing, the so-called Zhenguan Reign and the prosperous era may come earlier." She smiled slightly, feeling very comfortable at this moment. She imagined that the crops grown with the soil of the Heavenly Palace would have full grains and a strong fragrance, which would surely help the people of the Tang Dynasty get rid of the days of hunger and cold and live a happy and fulfilling life. Thinking of this, her heart was filled with satisfaction and expectation.

Li Qingge stood in front of the window of the study, looking at the bright moon outside the window, and a subtle ripple appeared in her heart. Her thoughts were like the clouds floating in the night sky, complicated and confusing. The reward given by the system this time really made her feel uncomfortable. Others who traveled through time and space either had divine blood or were the precious disciples of the top sects. They were in great glory, as if they were born to be the darlings of luck. And what about herself? Getting two treasures sounds great, but it didn't help improve my strength at all.

"But then again, I'm not in a hurry to get those skills now, right?" Li Qingge pondered in her heart, a glimmer of wisdom flashed in her eyes, "The Turks have been dealt with, and it's only a matter of time before those small countries like Goguryeo are dealt with. Maybe the system will give them to me in the future." Thinking of this, her mood improved and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

She decided to try the Soul-Restoring Pill first. After a flash of light, a warm and fragrant pill appeared in her palm. The pill exuded a faint fragrance that refreshed people and instantly disappeared. "Hey, it's really the Soul-Restoring Pill!" Li Qingge's eyes flashed with surprise. She sniffed the pill gently, and a fresh medicinal fragrance came to her nose, making her feel refreshed.

Then, she thought about the soil in the Heavenly Palace. Her heart was filled with excitement and anticipation, as if she had already seen the vibrant land. With a thought, she saw the black soil in her palm. The soil exuded a faint luster, as if it contained the source of life, and made her feel a breath of vitality.

"Can this thing really bring crops back to life? How powerful can it be?" Li Qingge was extremely curious, and she ran to the back garden with the soil. She carefully sprinkled a little on the vegetable plot and mixed it with ordinary soil.

As soon as the soil touched the ground, it was as if by magic, a faint light flashed, and then slowly seeped into the crops. Those crops that were originally wilted suddenly seemed to be injected with chicken blood, and their green leaves stretched out and grew rapidly! Li Qingge widened his eyes, looking at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with shock and surprise.

"Oh my god, this is too amazing! If all the land in the Tang Dynasty can use this soil, wouldn't it be a matter of minutes to make the country rich and the people strong?" Li Qingge was very excited. She seemed to have seen the prosperous land of the Tang Dynasty. However, she also knew that this thing was precious and had to be used sparingly. She decided to keep a low profile in the future and take it slow. She could always accumulate more soil from the Heavenly Palace.

As soon as she felt better, Li Qingge thought about going back to lie down. After all, lying down can also have benefits. She lay on the bed leisurely, enjoying this rare peace and tranquility.

The next morning, Li Qingge ran to the back garden. She was stunned at the first sight. The crops were growing too fast, and the fruits were so abundant that they looked like they were growing fast. At this rate, a crop could be harvested in two or three days. This efficiency was incredible! She stared at the scene with wide eyes, and her heart was filled with shock and surprise. She couldn't help but reach out and touch the fruits, feeling their plump texture and fresh vitality.

"Sir, His Majesty invites you to the palace." At this time, a young eunuch ran over and said with a smile. His voice was clear and pleasant, breaking the tranquility of the early morning.

"Oh? Got it." Li Qingge's heart skipped a beat. She knew that Li Shimin must have something important to tell her at this time. As she walked, she wondered what was so urgent. Her steps were brisk and powerful, and she soon arrived at the gate of the palace.

As soon as she entered the palace, Li Qingge felt that the atmosphere was not right. She saw that the ministers all had red eyes, and they were obviously in a bad mood. Her heart tightened. Could it be... Empress Changsun? She had an ominous premonition in her heart, and quickened her pace to the hall where Li Shimin was.

Sure enough, after asking around, he found out that it was the news that Empress Changsun was seriously ill. This news made the entire Tang Dynasty shrouded in sadness, and Li Shimin was even more heartbroken. He looked at the civil and military officials in the court immersed in sadness, and he felt bad. He thought of Li Qingge, a young person who always gave him surprises, maybe she could bring him some comfort.

So, Li Qingge was summoned to the palace. As soon as she entered, she felt the heavy and depressing atmosphere. She saw that the ministers all looked like they had been crying, and her heart skipped a beat. She suppressed her inner panic and uneasiness, saluted Li Shimin, and asked, "Your Majesty, what is the important matter that has summoned me to the palace?"

Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge's clear eyes, which were shining with determination, and a subtle expectation surged in his heart. He slowly said, "Qingge, Empress Changsun is critically ill... The imperial doctors are helpless... I want to ask you... Is there any way..." There was a tremor and weakness in his voice, and it was obvious that he felt desperate and helpless about Empress Changsun's condition.

Li Qingge's heart tightened when she heard this. She knew the status and influence of Empress Changsun in the Tang Dynasty. If she was really critically ill... then the entire Tang Dynasty would be plunged into chaos and sadness. She looked at Li Shimin's expectant eyes and the sad expressions of the civil and military officials in the court. She took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured! I will definitely try my best to find a way to save Empress Changsun!" Her voice was firm and powerful, as if a warm current flowed into everyone's hearts.

Alas, to be honest, if it weren't for Empress Changsun, this virtuous wife, how could we have such a peaceful and prosperous life today? Recalling every detail of Empress Changsun, Li Qingge couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in his heart, mixed with a trace of indescribable sorrow.

Look at this queen, gentle and elegant, like a blooming peony in spring, how could she die soon? God is so unfair! Li Qingge stood in a corner of the hall, his eyes involuntarily cast towards the Empress Changsun lying on the sickbed, his heart full of emotion, as if there were thousands of words stuck in his chest, as if it was difficult to calm down like a raging sea.

"My dear Cheng, the Queen..." Li Shimin's voice was choked up as he spoke, his face full of endless sadness. Li Qingge saw this and understood a little. He thought to himself: I guessed right, the Queen is seriously ill, and I'm afraid she is at the end of her life. Li Shimin, this guy, usually seems to be strong, but I didn't expect him to have such a tender side. If it weren't for the Queen's support behind him, he would have made trouble long ago. To be honest, with the Queen's departure, Li Shimin will be confused for a while.

When Li Shimin heard Li Qingge's voice, his heart was broken, and all the past scenes came to his mind. In the palace, he sometimes couldn't sleep, and his heart was full of mixed feelings. Fortunately, Empress Zhangsun enlightened him, and he was relieved. Whenever they encountered difficulties, the two of them would talk all night long, and the queen's words always made him suddenly enlightened and make the right decision.

Li Qingge was right. If there had been no Empress Changsun, how could we have the peaceful life we ​​have now? However, this empress who had been so worried about the Tang Dynasty was now so seriously ill. It was really heartbreaking. When Li Shimin thought of this, his heart was as if pierced by thousands of needles at the same time, and the pain was indescribable.

At this time, a faint voice sounded again. It was Li Qingge who was hesitating whether to take out the precious soul-restoring pill. He was very conflicted: Should I take out the soul-restoring pill? If I take it out, the course of history will change. I know about the butterfly effect. It might cause a series of troubles... But, how can I watch such a virtuous queen die? What should I choose? Should I save her life?

Li Qingge was in a dilemma. The Soul-Restoring Pill was a priceless treasure. Just look at the stingy look of the system, and you will know how rare this magical pill is. Once used, there is no telling when you can get it again. When Li Qingge thought about giving this pill to someone else, his heart ached like blood dripping. However, he couldn't bear to watch Empress Changsun die without saving her.

He was hesitating when suddenly there was a "boom"! Li Shimin's eyes widened, with an unprecedented light flashing in his eyes, as if he saw the dawn of hope.

"What? He has a way to save Empress Changsun?" Li Shimin was so surprised that he almost jumped up. He asked Li Qingge to come here to relieve his sadness, but he didn't expect there would be an unexpected surprise. Li Qingge actually had something in his mouth that could cure Empress Changsun's illness? And from his tone, this thing was a treasure, and even he was hesitant about whether to take it out.

"Bang, bang, bang!" Li Shimin's heart was beating like a drum. He held the armrests of the dragon throne tightly with both hands, and was so nervous that he almost suffocated. He couldn't wait to know Li Qingge's answer.

"Your Majesty..." Li Qingge hesitated for a while, and finally decided to take out the soul-restoring pill to cure Empress Changsun's illness. However, before he finished speaking, Li Shimin was already too excited to control himself.

"Okay! I've heard that you were secretly learning medicine. Maybe you have a way to save her. I'll take you to see the queen now." Li Shimin almost jumped up. His reaction caught Li Qingge off guard.

"Hmm?" Li Qingge was stunned, and suddenly a little confused. When did he say that he would help Li Shimin save Empress Changsun? He was very confused: Huh? What does this mean? When did Li Shimin learn to predict?

I remember I never said I could cure diseases. But I do have a few medical books in my house, but I just flipped through them. Did he find out? Even if he knew I had flipped through the medical books, he would never think I had the ability to cure diseases? Could it be because... he was too sad now and didn't want to miss any opportunity?
Li Qingge was full of doubts, but he soon figured out what was going on. It was obvious that Li Shimin was too sad and didn't want to miss any opportunity for treatment. After he found out that Li Qingge had read the medical book, he thought that he might have the ability to cure the disease, so he pushed the task of curing the disease to Li Qingge.

This... is obviously a desperate measure... Li Qingge was confused. He could help cure Empress Changsun's illness, but if he did so, he would probably expose the secret of his ability to cure diseases. If he did so, the whole court would be shocked. When that happens, the way others look at him... wouldn't it be the same as seeing a miracle doctor?
How can he keep a low profile? If he is crowned as a miracle doctor, the system of lying flat without doing anything will never give him any reward again. What can he do?

Li Qingge was in a mess and hesitated for a moment. At this time, the ministers were also stunned, and then they looked at each other, looking extremely nervous. They discussed in a low voice, their words were full of worry about Li Shimin and distrust of Li Qingge.

"Is Your Majesty too sad and in a trance?" a minister muttered in a low voice.

"Otherwise, why would you think General Cheng can cure diseases?" another minister echoed.

"General Cheng doesn't look like someone who can cure illnesses. Even if he has studied medicine before, how can he cure an illness that even the imperial physicians can't?" Another minister raised a question.

……

After discussing in low voices for a while, Wei Zheng could not help but take a step forward, his face full of worry. He respectfully said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, please think twice. Treating illnesses and saving lives is not a joke. I have never heard that General Chengguo can treat illnesses. If he is allowed to act rashly, I am afraid..."

"Yes, Your Majesty, please think twice before you act." Other ministers also echoed.

"Empress Changsun is currently seriously ill. If an amateur is allowed to take action, her condition will likely get worse." A minister said worriedly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, you must be cautious." Another minister also advised.

……

In an instant, all the ministers in the hall knelt on the ground, looking extremely nervous. They were all very concerned about Empress Changsun's condition. Therefore, they were even more reluctant to let Li Qingge, who seemed unreliable, treat her.

After seeing this scene, Li Qingge immediately became angry. He thought to himself: Who are you looking down on? You don't want me to treat you, right? But I want to treat you anyway!
So he straightened his back and said loudly to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, I have indeed studied some medical skills. Can I give it a try? Maybe I can bring a glimmer of hope to Empress Changsun."

After that, he volunteered. His eyes were full of determination and confidence, as if he had seen the dawn of success. Li Shimin was also moved by his confidence and determination. After hesitating for a while, he finally nodded and said, "Okay! Then let you try! I hope you can save Empress Changsun!"

There was a loud "bang", as if a crack appeared in the sky, shaking the entire hall. Dust fell and the air was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere.

As soon as Li Qingge's words came out, all the civil servants and old officials were shocked, their eyes widened, and they looked unbelievable, as if they had heard the most ridiculous joke in the world. Their eyes were intertwined with astonishment, confusion and disdain, as if they were looking at a child who didn't know the immensity of the world.

"What did this brat just say? He wants to cure Empress Changsun? This must be a joke!" An old minister stroked his beard, his voice trembling a little, obviously shocked by Li Qingge's audacity.

You know, Empress Changsun is now terminally ill, and even the imperial doctors dare not act rashly. They know that if they act recklessly at this time, not only will they fail to save her, but they may also incur Li Shimin's wrath, and they will also be in trouble. The atmosphere in the hall was so solemn that it seemed that water could drip out, and everyone felt like a heavy stone was pressing on their hearts.

Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne, frowning, his eyes full of worry and grief. Although he was kind, who could guarantee that he would not lose his mind when he saw that his beloved queen was about to leave? So whoever dared to go up and treat her at this time would be jumping into a fire pit! What's more, although Li Qingge was a descendant of a military general, medical skills were not something that could be learned by just reading medical books. Wasn't he playing with Empress Changsun's life? Wasn't he afraid of losing his head?

"Your Majesty, General Cheng just said nonsense, don't take it seriously. He is too worried about Empress Changsun, so..." Wei Zheng was sweating profusely and hurried out to smooth things over. His voice was filled with anxiety and pleading, and it was obvious that he didn't want Li Shimin to really let Li Qingge treat him.

Other ministers also echoed, fearing that Li Shimin would really let Li Qingge treat him, which would be the end. Their words were full of worry and fear, as if they had already seen the end of Li Qingge's failure.

Li Qingge watched this scene, her heart was filled with joy, but on the surface she pretended to be innocent. There was a cunning light in her eyes, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, as if she was watching a good show.

"Haha, it seems that my father is quite popular. These people are afraid that I will be accused of deceiving the emperor." She thought to herself, "But, aren't you underestimating me too much?" Her heart was filled with confidence and pride, as if she had already seen the scene of herself successfully saving Empress Changsun.

In fact, Li Qingge knew very well that she had never learned any medical skills, but had only flipped through a few pages of medical books before. But she had a soul-restoring pill in her hand, which was a real treasure. The pill flashed a warm light in her hand, as if it contained endless vitality.

Seeing Li Shimin's grief-stricken look, Li Qingge felt bad. She decided to try this soul-restoring pill even at the risk of being exposed. Her eyes flashed with determination and resoluteness, as if she had made full preparations.

So she stood up and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I'm not doing this recklessly. I have indeed learned some medical skills, although I'm not very good at it, but I'm willing to give it a try. If I fail, I won't shirk my responsibility." Her voice was clear and firm, like a warm current flowing into everyone's hearts.

After hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes flashed with hope. He believed that Li Qingge was not a person who spoke without purpose. Since she dared to say so, she must have her reasons. His eyes flashed with trust and expectation, as if he had seen the scene of Empress Changsun being treated.

"Okay! General Cheng, just go ahead and give it a try! No matter what the result is, I won't blame you." Li Shimin said firmly. His voice was full of determination and resoluteness, as if he had already made plans for the worst.

As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly fell silent. Everyone was stunned by Li Shimin's decision. Empress Changsun's disease was a terminal illness! Even the imperial physician was helpless, so they actually let a young man try? Isn't this nonsense? Their hearts were filled with doubts and worries, as if they had already seen the end of Li Qingge's failure.

But since Li Shimin had already said it, it was difficult for everyone to persuade him. They could only pray silently in their hearts, hoping that a miracle would happen. Their eyes were shining with expectation and blessing, as if they had seen the scene of Empress Changsun being successfully treated.

And what about Li Qingge? She followed the eunuch to the inner palace with a calm face. Her steps were light and firm, as if she had made full preparations. In her heart, she was thinking about how to fool Li Shimin. After all, the soul-returning pill in her hand was a secret weapon! She couldn't let others know about it.

"Hmph! What yin and yang technique? It's all nonsense! But I'll say it this way just to be on the safe side." Li Qingge thought to herself with a smug look on her face. Her eyes flashed with a cunning light, as if she had seen how she had successfully fooled Li Shimin. "Li Shimin, Li Shimin, just wait and see my show!" Her heart was filled with confidence and pride, as if she had seen the glory and praise she would receive after successfully saving Empress Changsun.

(End of this chapter)