Luo Lingfeng and his group searched for a place to stay in Yuqing City, eventually choosing a small but quiet inn. As they were packing their bags, a sudden commotion erupted outside.
It turned out that Li Mingjie, the governor of Yuqing Prefecture, was heading towards the inn with a group of guards. He was here to pay a visit to Prince Xiao.
Luo Lingfeng couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Li Mingjie's arrival is quite coincidental!"
However, Xiao Jinghan's eyes were unusually cold, as if he had already seen through everything. He sneered, "This is normal! Our entire journey has been under the Prime Minister's control."
Luo Lingfeng frowned and asked worriedly, "What are you going to do? Are you really going to go meet him? What if he kills you?"
Xiao Jinghan's expression remained as cold as ice, and he responded calmly, "Li Mingjie wouldn't dare act so recklessly in public! Besides, we don't have much of a grudge against the Crown Prince right now! Since he's come to us, we might as well see what he's up to!"
At this moment, Li Mingjie had already entered Xiao Jinghan's room. He was dressed in a simple, elegant moon-white suit, and his appearance bore a striking resemblance to Prime Minister Li Mingfu. Compared to Li Mingfu, he was a bit more burly, with a gentle smile on his face, giving no sign of a man with a ruthless heart and vicious methods.
He bowed respectfully to Xiao Jinghan and said, "Prince Xiao! Sixth Young Master Luo! Miss Luo! You have come to Yuqing Prefecture, but how can you stay in such a cramped place? Why don't you all move to my mansion? That way, I can show my hospitality!"
A faint smile slowly emerged on Xiao Jinghan's face, which was as gentle as white jade: "In that case, thank you very much, Master Li!"
Li Mingjie quickly responded with a smile, "Oh my, Master Xiao is so polite! This is what a humble official should do! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince specifically instructed that we must serve Master Xiao well! Master Xiao, please follow me!"
After saying this, he turned around and shouted to the guards behind him, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry back home and tell Madam to arrange a banquet and give Master Xiao and his family a proper welcome!"
Sitting in the carriage of the general's mansion, Luo Lingyue lowered her voice and asked Xiao Jinghan, "Prince Xiao, why do you want to live in his mansion? We still have to rush to Jiangning!"
Xiao Jinghan smiled faintly and asked her jokingly, "Miss Luo, why don't you guess what this prince wants to do?"
Luo Lingyue frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she guessed, "Could it be that... you're planning to attack him?"
Xiao Jinghan's eyes grew deep, and he nodded slightly in agreement.
Luo Lingfeng immediately objected, "Absolutely not! The purpose of our trip is simply to go to Jiangning to help Second Brother complete his lifelong event! We must not allow any complications! Moreover, based on the information I have, Li Mingjie's martial arts skills are unfathomable! Prince Xiao, you must not take any risks!"
However, Luo Lingyue showed a sly smile: "Don't worry, we don't need to confront him head-on, but we have to make him suffer some losses!"
Luo Lingfeng was immediately furious and shouted anxiously, "I said no, it's not possible! Let's stay here for one night and leave for Jiangning tomorrow morning!"
Xiao Jinghan didn't answer, but thought to himself: "Just one night, it's enough!"
When they arrived at the Li Mansion, they realized how much money Li Mingjie had embezzled. As soon as they entered the mansion, they could feel its luxury and grandeur.
The front half of the mansion is a magnificent building with carved beams and painted rafters, while the back half is a quiet and beautiful classical garden. The solemnity of the mansion's architecture and the exquisiteness of its carved beams and painted rafters are second only to the palaces of the emperors, and are breathtaking.
The breathtaking garden is even more captivating: rockery and ponds, clear water fountains, winding bridges and corridors, and a variety of exotic flowers and plants complement each other, forming a stunning natural landscape. In the center of the garden stands an exquisite pavilion, creating a tranquil and peaceful paradise.
Walking through the garden, the eye is drawn to a magnificent hall. This hall is richly decorated, imposing, and radiantly illuminated. From the ceiling hangs an exquisite chandelier, shimmering like falling stars. The walls are covered with precious calligraphy and tapestries, each a work of art, each exuding a unique charm. The floor, paved with carefully selected, precious granite or marble tiles, is covered with magnificent, colorful, creative, and historically rich handwoven carpets, seemingly weaving the entire world into its very being.
The entire building boasts carved beams and painted rafters, and its interiors are lavishly decorated. There's a stunning study, a spacious and bright living room, and an elegant imperial concubine's room. Each room has been meticulously designed to reflect the distinct tastes and styles of its owners. The study features tall, exquisite bookshelves, tables, and chairs, displaying precious and rare documents, calligraphy, and paintings, exuding a rich cultural atmosphere. The living room, furnished with soft, comfortable, high-quality furniture and artwork by renowned artists, exudes an atmosphere of endless warmth and elegance.
Liuli was amazed: "This Li Taishou's residence is even more magnificent than our general's residence!"
Luo Lingyue lowered her voice and said, "Every bit of prosperity here is built with the blood and tears of the common people!" Her words revealed her dissatisfaction with this luxurious life and her concern for the suffering of the common people.
Liuli remained silent, somewhat suppressed. Du Heng, who was standing beside her, gnashed his teeth and whispered, "During the Yuqing snowstorm, our Soul-Destroying Sect generously donated thousands of taels of gold to help the suffering people! However, that despicable and unscrupulous Li Mingjie brutally murdered two of our Soul-Destroying Sect brothers! If the Sect Master hadn't tried so hard to stop him, I would have torn him into pieces with my own hands!"
Luo Lingyue couldn't help but feel curious when she heard this, and asked, "Then why didn't Xueying let you kill him?"
Du Heng was stunned for a moment, then slowly said, "This man's martial arts skills far surpass mine. If I act rashly, I'm afraid not only will I fail to achieve revenge, but I might even lose my life. Furthermore, the Sect Master feels that killing him like this would be too easy for him! We must find a way to gather solid evidence of his crimes and make him receive the punishment he deserves, beheading him in public! Only then can we comfort the souls of our fallen brothers in heaven!"
After listening to this, Luo Lingyue did not express any opinion, but a complicated look flashed in her eyes.
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