The Eastern Suburbs.
The blazing sun broke through the clouds on the horizon, and the layers of blue-green clouds dispersed.
True Person Wushan, who was serving as the Eastern Palace Tutor, entered the Eastern Suburbs with Lin Xiao and turned into an alley.
"That's where Mr. Li lives," Lin Xiao said.
True Person Wushan felt somewhat nervous and looked around.
"Your Highness, is this Mr. Li home? Even if he is, does he have time to see me? Might we disturb him?"
Lin Xiao said, "It's fine. He's very easygoing."
"Wouldn't it be too presumptuous to visit like this, then?"
True Person Wushan had originally wanted to bring some gifts, but his possessions clearly weren't presentable in front of Li Ping'an.
"Rare treasures won't catch his eye. Just buy something ordinary.
"His ox likes beef jerky, and he likes the pastries from Liu's Pastry Shop."
True Person Wushan frowned slightly. What? An ox that likes beef jerky?
Soon, True Person Wushan bought several large bags of beef jerky, then bought out all the pastries Liu's Pastry Shop had that day.
Only then did they approach the small pavilion.
"When you see a worthy person, think of equaling them; when you see an unworthy person, look inward and examine yourself..."
In the little courtyard, Jiaze held a book and paced back and forth.
"This is Brother Jiaze."
Lin Xiao introduced him to True Person Wushan.
True Person Wushan nodded thoughtfully. A biao? It's already developed intelligence. How rare indeed.
"Sorry for the trouble, Brother Jiaze, but please let Mr. Li know we're here."
"He's right inside. You can go straight up."
"Please come in, both of you. I've prepared tea and refreshments."
Li Ping'an welcomed them on the second floor.
Lin Xiao introduced True Person Wushan to him, then headed inside.