Mu Gong was two years younger than Zhao Zhi, and he was also sixty this year. When Li Xun saw him again, he almost didn't recognize him. Although Mu Gong was silent and cautious, he gave people a very energetic feeling.

, a long hair, more black and less white. I haven't seen it for more than a year, and the hair is completely white. The body that used to be straight is now a little curved, and the face is covered with wrinkles.

He looked ten years older than the last time I saw Li Xun.

"Dog, you're here."

The pastor was cleaning the yard with a broom. When he saw Li Xun, he was not surprised or surprised. His face was actually very calm.

"You seem to know I'm coming."

Li Xun took a look at Mu Gong. He was dressed in coarse cloth and had his long hair cut short. He looked much older, but his whole body was very neat, like an old man from an ordinary common people's family.

"You are a conscientious child."

Li Xun chuckled and said half-jokingly: "Before coming here, I was thinking whether you would become a messy old man. But now it seems that your old condition is not bad."

Mu Gong shook his head and sighed softly: "I have been following the emperor for so many years and I have become accustomed to being clean. I am not afraid of your laughter. I only have two sets of clothes on my body, one for summer and one for winter. I wash it at night and wear it during the day.

, not even a replacement.”

The smile on Li Xun's face disappeared and he fell silent.

Duke Mu patted Li Xun on the shoulder, put down the broom in his hand, and then invited Li Xun into the room next to him.

This is the residence of Mu Gong, which is just a room. The furnishings inside are extremely simple, including a bed, a cabinet, a table, and a book on the table, The Chronicles of Wuzong.

Li Xun put his parcel on the table, then picked up the Book of Wuzong and said to Duke Mu: "Gong Mu, do you also like reading this book?"

Zhao Zhi also liked this book very much. Li Xun remembered that Li Yi told him that there was a book of Wuzong in her bedroom and Zhao Zhi's bedroom. Many times, before Zhao Zhi went to bed,

, all have to take the Wuzong Benji and look at it for a while.

"What the Emperor likes is what I like."

Duke Mu came to the table and opened the package brought by Li Xun while silently saying: "This book of Wuzong was written when I was still in the palace, the emperor at that time had not yet ascended to the Nine Five-Year Plan, and I had just learned to read and write at that time.

When copying books and practicing calligraphy, the first book was this Book of Wuzong. Many of the things I didn’t understand were taught by the emperor himself. I left the palace without taking anything but this book."

Li Xun looked at Duke Mu and felt his sadness. This book represented his past and the most beautiful memory in his life.

"Luofu?"

An exclamation came out. Duke Mu took the wine jar, looked at Li Xun, and said in surprise: "Where did you get this wine? I remember that six years ago, the last bottle of Luofu in the palace was bought by me.

Drink it."

Li Xun said softly: "Li Zhong still has a few bottles in stock at home. I asked Li Xiao to bring one as a tribute to you, the old man."

There was a smile on Mr. Mu's face and he nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, dog, you are interested."

"Old man, I'll fill it up for you."

"No, I don't have a wine glass here."

Mu Gong opened the mouth of the altar, held the wine jar, raised his head and took a big sip.

"After several years, the taste is still unforgettable."

Mu Gong had a look of relief and aftertaste, laughed twice, and then handed the wine jar to Li Xun: "You can try it too."

Li Xun nodded, took the wine jar, and took a sip.

Luofu wine is a tribute from foreign countries. It is very different from the wine from the Central Plains in terms of taste and texture. Luofu wine is not strong in nature and has a refreshing taste, but it is bitter, very bitter. Although there will be a taste in your mouth afterward.

It has some sweet taste, but the overall taste is not good.

Li Xun returned the wine jar to Mu Gong, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Mr. Mu, this wine... is not very good."

"Taste, taste, what you drink is the taste, but what I drink is its Tao."

Mu Gong laughed, hugged the wine jar, and drank a few more gulps.

Li Xun smiled and said: "Wine is a happy thing. If you think about it too much, it will be boring."

Mr. Mu laughed loudly and said: "As people get older, their thoughts become more complicated. When I was your age, I would do whatever I thought of. If I made a mistake, I would make a mistake. As long as I don't die, I still have a chance to change. Unlike

Now, if you make one wrong step, you will have no hope in this life."

Although Mu Gong was smiling, Li Xun could tell that he was not happy at all.

Li Xun moved a chair, helped Duke Mu sit down, and then asked softly: "Gong Mu, what happened in the palace while I was gone?"

Duke Mu sealed the wine jar again, and he was reluctant to drink it all at once.

"How much do you know about the things in the palace?"

Li Xun told everything he knew and what happened recently without hiding anything.

After hearing this, Duke Mu was silent.

After waiting for a while, Duke Mu didn't speak. Li Xun said softly: "Gong Mu, why don't you speak?"

Duke Mu said silently: "Your matter is actually very simple, but it is also very complicated."

"how do I say this?"

Duke Mu looked at Li Xun and asked: "Gouer, in your opinion, who is more likely to be crown prince now?"

"It should be King Qi."

Li Xun said without hesitation, Zhao Zhi has seven sons in total. Three of them are supported by the courtiers and have their own political power: King Qi, King Chu, and King Yi. Behind King Chu is the Yang family, and the Yang family has already

The power is overwhelming. Once the King of Chu they support ascends to the throne, what will happen to the King of Chu? It is very likely that he will become a puppet. The state affairs and imperial power have declined. Zhao Zhi has worked hard for decades and finally regained them. How can he?

Will the imperial power fall into the hands of others again?

Therefore, no matter how outstanding the King of Chu is, he has been excluded from the selection of the crown prince by Zhao Zhi.

Then there is King Qi and King Yi. Zhao Zhi does not say whether he likes or hates King Yi. He can only say that although they are father and son, their relationship is very weak. But King Qi is different. Zhao Zhi’s love for Li Yi

, it is true, Aiwujiwu, King Qi is also a talented person, his talent is extraordinary, in Zhao Zhi's heart, his importance is naturally self-evident.

Mu Gong shook his head and said softly: "Some issues are too simple for you to think about. Although the emperor is not a sage monarch, his means and abilities are far beyond those of Ping, Xi, and Yi. As for the heir to the throne,
Chapter completed!