"Son Li Ji celebrates his birthday!" Li Ji came to Li Shanchang and bowed and said.

Most of the guests in the hall had no impression of Li Jie, but a few people who knew the inside story looked at him with interest, such as the evergreen Shu Tang He, and even the prince Zhu Biao looked up at him.

"Yes." Li Shanchang frowned slightly when he saw Li Jie, but he didn't say anything, let alone ask about Li Jie's condition.

"The birthday gift of my grandson is called the world's number one mirror. I wish my grandfather a bright sun and moon, and a long spring of pine and cranes!" Li Jie sent a flat box to Li Shanchang with both hands and said.

As soon as Li Jie finished speaking, Li Li, who had long disliked Li Jie, immediately said with disdain, "How dare you be the best in the world with a mirror?"

In fact, it was not only Li Li, but other guests also showed shock when they heard Li Jie say something like "the best mirror in the world". This tone was too big.

"There is a wink!" Li Jie secretly applauded Li Li's journey. The reason why he gave the name "the best in the world" was this effect. Now that Li Li takes the initiative to jump out, the effect will only be better.

"At a young age, I don't know how to be rich and powerful. How can I just scream the four words "The No. 1 in the world?" Li Shanchang also turned a deep face and reprimanded. After all, there are so many guests, and Li Jie bragging in public will also lose his face.

"Grandfather calms down, you can tell whether this mirror deserves this name at first glance!" Li Jie smiled calmly, and after saying that, he opened the flat box in his hand, and the mirror was embedded on the box cover, so when the lid was opened, the person in front could see the image in the mirror at a glance.

Li Shanchang was right in front of Li Jie and saw his image in the mirror at a glance. This surprised him and let out a light exclamation. Then he actually reached out to connect the mirror and looked at it carefully.

Not only Li Shanchang, but also several nearby guests close to Li Shanchang also saw the images in the mirror. At this time, all of them widened their eyes. Tang He even stretched his neck and looked at Li Shanchang. He saw that he could see in the mirror. Compared with the bronze mirrors he usually used, it was a world of difference. It was the first time he had seen his appearance so clearly after living for more than 60 years.

"This mirror... doesn't seem to be made of copper?" Tang He was shocked and soon found that there was something wrong with the material of the mirror, so he asked Li Jie curiously.

"Grandpa Tang has such a good eye. This mirror is called a glass mirror. It was made by me using glass and my own secret technique. It is a hundred times clearer than a bronze mirror. There is only one in the world!" Li Jie explained with a smile. During this period, he locked himself at home to make this glass mirror.

In fact, glass is not uncommon in the Ming Dynasty, and it is not even a big deal for wealthy families, because many Arab merchants came to the Ming Dynasty by land and sea, and also brought specialties from Central and West Asia. Among them, glass products are one of the most common products. The glass used by Li Jie to make mirrors was also found by Liu Yi.

However, although glass products are not unusual, glass mirrors are still unique. Venice, the center of European mirror making, can only make metal mirrors. It was not until hundreds of years later that glass mirrors were made with tin foil and mercury. Li Jie's time travel made this kind of mirror appear for hundreds of years.

"If you say it out loud, you're just a mirror!" Someone next to you said sarcastically again. Without asking, you must know that it was Li Li who disliked Li Jie and his son.

However, Li Li's words are not without reason. Although glass mirrors are rare, Li Shanchang has been a prime minister for decades and has seen all kinds of treasures. A mere glass mirror will not make Li Shanchang change his prejudice against Li Jie.

Li Jie was prepared for this, but he smiled again and said, "Tang Taizong said: Using copper as a mirror can correct his clothes and clothes; using history as a mirror can help him know the rise and fall; using people as a mirror can make him understand the gains and losses. Grandfather is also a mirror of my Ming Dynasty!"

As soon as Li Jie said, he immediately attracted many people to cheer. After all, his explanation was so wonderful that he compared Li Shanchang to a famous minister Wei Zheng. Although strictly speaking, Li Shanchang should be a powerful minister rather than a loyal minister, but as a scholar, Wei Zheng's reputation is much better than Changsun Wuji.

When Li Shanchang heard Li Jie compare him to Wei Zheng, he smiled a little, and then said with some relief: "Not bad, you are interested in this birthday gift!"

Li Shanchang is a stern person, and he is also the same with his children and grandchildren. Just now, Li Qi gave him the priceless jade screen and received a compliment from him. It is rare to say a compliment to Li Jie now. Many children and grandchildren of the Li family showed jealous expressions of Li Jie, among which Li Li is the most obvious.

Li Shan was happy and praised Li Shan for his praise. After circulating the glass mirror, he even gave the glass mirror to the guests around him to let them see what the world's number one mirror is. After playing with the mirror, the prince Zhu Biao immediately bowed to Li Shanchang and said, "A mirror can be so unique. Congratulations to Mr. Li for having a good grandson!"

Even the prince spoke, and other guests praised him, some of whom were praising the mirror, while others were praising Li Jie, which made Li Shanchang feel more respectful and the smile on his face became even stronger.

Some smart guests were also secretly looking at Li Jie at this time. If nothing unexpected happens, after today's birthday party, Li Jie will definitely be loved by Li Shanchang, and even become famous in the capital. With the support of family background and reputation, the future of this young man is simply unlimited!

The happiest thing is Li Zhu. He just gave Yan Zhenqing's word, but he did not get his father's praise. Now Li Jie did it with just one mirror, and he also received praise from the prince and the guests, which he never dreamed of.

However, Liu Xiu, who was sitting next to Li Zhu, frowned secretly. If Li Jie just gave him a special birthday gift, she would definitely not remind him not to interfere, so this kid would definitely make trouble!

Liu Xiu guessed well. When facing everyone's praise, Li Jie bowed and said, "Grandfather, grandson still has a few words, don't you know whether to say it or not?"

"Tell me!" Li Shanchang was in high spirits, and of course he would not refute Li Jie's face.

Li Jie took a deep breath, then said firmly: "Grandfather followed His Majesty to work hard all his life. Now my Ming Dynasty is strong and my life is in the world. My grandfather is already in his seventies and his health is not as good as before. Although the capital is lively, it is not suitable for retirement. The scenery in the hometown of Haozhou is beautiful and the climate is pleasant. My grandson is not talented. I am willing to accompany my grandfather to return to my hometown to live in seclusion, serve my side and share the joy of family!"

Li Jie expressed his solemn expression when he said the above words. Although he didn't like Li Shanchang very much, the simplest and most feasible way for the sake of the life of the whole family was to let Li Shanchang wake up and leave the capital early, which was a place of right and wrong, thereby dispelling Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion and protecting the lives of the Li family.
Chapter completed!