The Three Spirit Stones

Li Di hurried into the study of Kou's house. Kou Zhun was already waiting.

"Do you have any clues?"

Kou Zhun asked,

Li Di smiled proudly and said, "It's just as we guessed before, it should be that girl."

Kou Zhun asked in surprise,

"She? How is that possible?"

"You can't believe it, can you? I originally wanted to find out who the expert is from her. But I never thought that this girl could say so many incredible things."

"She knows the geographical and climatic characteristics of Brunei and Srivijaya by heart, and she also knows about the distant countries."

"I deliberately asked her about the mineral resources in those places. Guess what?"

"She described the gold, copper, iron, zinc, salt and other mining areas in those countries, and even told me where they were. I have read this information in the Secret History Museum, and I still remember some of it."

"The most important thing is that she knows how to purify these minerals. I have never heard of the methods she mentioned. Deng Yu has written them down. He will have people verify the feasibility of these methods."

Kou Zhun was incredulous after hearing this and said, "A teenage girl actually knows all this? It's really unbelievable! Then she would tell you whatever you asked her? Couldn't she have noticed it?"

"To be honest, I have never seen such a simple-minded person. She is like a child. She said everything to him like pouring out beans. The Lady of the Right County kept winking at her, but she asked what was wrong with her eyes?"

Hearing this, Kou Zhun could not help laughing and said, "She really behaves like a child."

……

The two old foxes were discussing how to plot against Ah Cai when Cheng Yu showed up.

When they heard Kou Zhong come to report that Marquis Zhongyong wanted to see them, they were both a little surprised.

It seems that the expert is indeed Cheng Acai, otherwise Cheng Yu would not have reacted so quickly.

Kou Zhun went to the side hall, and the two sides greeted each other. He was about to exchange a few words when Cheng Yu said, "Prime Minister Kou, could you please ask Prime Minister Li to come out so that the three of us can speak frankly?"

Kou Zhun was stunned, but he immediately sent someone to invite Li Di.

He usually considered himself an upright person, and he also knew why Cheng Yu came this time. Everyone knew that Li Di was here, so there was no need to hide it.

Li Di came out, Cheng Yu greeted him, and the three of them sat down as host and guest. Cheng Yu spoke,

"Prime Minister Kou, Prime Minister Li, I'm sure you two know who my Caibao is. She is innocent and simple, and has never known the evil of human nature. If she likes someone, she will treat him well without reservation. If she doesn't like someone, she will also show her disgust on her face."

"When she came home today, she told me...she really enjoyed chatting with Grandpa Li..."

Hearing this, Li Di couldn't hold his face anymore. He smiled awkwardly.

"…But I dare not tell her that Grandpa Li has set a trap to trap you!"

"You two are the first-rank officials of the dynasty, more than a hundred years old in total, and you went to great lengths to set up a scheme to plot against a little girl. Isn't this... a little despicable?"

Cheng Yu's words were quite disrespectful.

Ah Cai was his Achilles' heel, and he had always protected her tightly. Now that someone had taken advantage of her, he was very angry.

It's just that he had a good impression of Kou Zhun and Li Di, so he didn't take any extreme actions for the time being. If it were someone else, he might have used different methods.

The two were so ashamed by what Cheng Yu said.

It was also his own fault. The two prime ministers of the dynasty, figures so great that the whole city of Bianjing would tremble with just a stomp of their feet, were trying so hard to trick a little girl. It was really too much!

Kou Zhun, in particular, had always been admired for his integrity, but now that he had been exposed, he felt an unprecedented sense of shame.

Li Di was thick-skinned. He laughed dryly and said, "Lord Zhongyong, don't be angry. I admit that I did something unkind... Well, we didn't mean any harm. We just wanted to confirm it."

"I know you two have no ill intentions. If you had any ill intentions, I would not have come to visit you today."

"But you have to understand, Li Xiang, if people knew that Ah Cai was so valuable, she would be in danger. People are vicious, and you know better than me. There will be countless people who will do whatever it takes to snatch her away."

"Let me be frank with you. If anyone dares to take advantage of her, I will show them what a demon's tactics are like."

When Cheng Yu said this, his aura was so strong that Kou Zhun and Li Di inexplicably felt a chill coming towards them, and suddenly felt a little suffocated!

These two ministers have been in politics for many years. What kind of storms have they not seen?

Kou Zhun was particularly prominent. Once, he submitted a memorial opposing Zhao Guangyi's will. Zhao Guangyi was very unhappy after reading it and wanted to return to the Forbidden Palace. However, Kou Zhun dared to run up to Zhao Guangyi, grabbed his sleeve and dragged him back to the throne, insisting on making a decision on the matter before leaving the court.

Just these two characters actually felt a little scared at this moment!

What they didn't know was that the young man in his twenties had lived for more than a thousand years.

After a thousand years of baptism by wind and frost, and a thousand years of nourishment by Yuanling true energy, he is now an immortal, and his aura is enough to crush all mortals.

At this time, Kou Zhun stood up and said, "Lord Zhongyong, this matter is indeed our fault. I apologize to you."

After saying that, he bowed to Cheng Yu, and Li Di also bowed to apologize.

Seeing this, Cheng Yu's anger finally subsided. He cupped his hands and said, "My two Lords, I am not being aggressive. It's just that Ah Cai is one of my most important relatives, so I have to be cautious, just in case."

Kou Zhun waved his hand and said, "You don't have to do this. It is true that what we did was not fair. Your wife is innocent and simple, but she has extraordinary skills. She must be carefully protected. Don't worry, I will never tell anyone about this."

"I will never tell anyone about it, and I will also ask Deng Yu not to tell anyone about it."

Li Di also made a promise to Cheng Yu.

After getting the promise, Cheng Yu bowed deeply to the two of them, and they hurriedly helped him up. The misunderstanding was resolved, and the three of them sat down again, and the servants served them fragrant tea.

Although they served in the same court, they seldom interacted with each other. This rare gathering made them open their hearts and speak freely to each other.

So communication is really important. When you don’t understand someone, you may think the worst of them, but after you understand them, you will find that the truth is not like that at all.

The three of them talked about current affairs and people's livelihood, and found that many of their views were very consistent. As they chatted, they actually felt that they had met too late!

It was not until the evening that Cheng Yu said goodbye to the two of them!

After Cheng Yu left, Kou Zhun asked Li Di,

"Fashion, what do you think of Cheng Yu?"

Li Di pondered for a moment and said, "He has the passion of a young man, the responsibility of a middle-aged man, and the experience of an old man. He is a very complicated person. Tsk! How can one person have so many characteristics?"

"He can be very scary, but he can also be very righteous. I think you should never make him your enemy, or the consequences will be very serious."

"Yes, but I feel that although he has extraordinary abilities, he is not a man with evil ambitions. A person who values ​​his family and loved ones so much must have a soft side in his heart. People with a soft heart will not do anything that harms the country and the people."