Chapter 87 Entering the Game
It had only been a short while since it got dark when Li San Niang was already preparing to go to the liaison office of the Bad People with her eldest brother, Li Da.
Donning a completely black cloak and even putting on her hat, Li San Niang had originally intended to ask Li Er Xiong to come along, but then she thought it wouldn't be a good idea, and she could just explain it to others herself.
In the end, only Li San Niang and Li Da Xiong went out together.
They were still taking the same old route. Although Brother Li had taken care of Li San Niang's short legs and slow pace, it was still quite difficult for Li San Niang, who was skilled in martial arts, to keep up with his speed.
Then it dawned on him that last time, Li's father was with him, and Brother Li had walked very slowly to take care of his father's legs.
From then on, Li San Niang also put exercising on her agenda.
After all, as a great man once said, health is the foundation of everything.
If Li San Niang wants to shine in Chang'an City in the future, it is very important that she has a body that can eat well and is in no way inferior to that of a man.
The same place, the same code: using Li San Niang's waist token, we entered the house. After waiting a while, we were finally allowed to go inside.
Before her eyes was still the same Mr. Bu Ke, whose refined and noble demeanor was still evident even while sitting in a wheelchair. This wasn't Li San Niang's first visit, and she felt they had some connection, so without waiting for Mr. Bu Ke to offer her a seat, she plopped down opposite him.
Both Brother Li and Mr. Bu Ke were taken aback. Brother Li gave a helpless grin, while Mr. Bu Ke chuckled softly.
Brother Li was particular; he bowed to Mr. Bu Ke before finding a seat closest to Li San Niang. Mr. Bu Ke bowed slightly to Brother Li, then turned to look at Li San Niang, who, quite uncomfortably, removed her cloak and began eating the snacks on the table without any ceremony.
"Does Third Sister think this snack is delicious?"
"Sir, the pastries here are really delicious. If you have any extra, please take some home for my son to try when I leave."
Mr. Bu Ke really didn't expect that Li San Niang would be so open about it. According to the thinking of Li's father and the others, once they joined the Bad People, they should not talk about their families. After all, the things that the Bad People do are not things that can be discussed in the open.
However, Li San Niang was different from others; she just said it so openly. This is probably what it means to have nothing to lose.
Mr. Bu Ke nodded to the hunchbacked servant at the door, indicating that he should find a box to put some snacks in so that Li San Niang could take them when she left.
"What brings you here today, Third Sister?"
Seeing Li San Niang's relaxed demeanor, Mr. Bu Ke, who was already on his own turf, also relaxed his posture, leaned back in his chair, let go of his pretenses, and asked Li San Niang in a relaxed tone about the purpose of her visit tonight.
"I have three things I would like to say to you, sir, that I have come tonight."
Mr. Bu Ke nodded, indicating that Li San Niang could speak freely.
Li San Niang took a sip of tea to cleanse herself of the sweetness of the pastries before sitting up straight and looking at Mr. Bu Ke seriously, saying, "First, there's the issue of intelligence sharing."
Now that I, Li Sanniang, have joined our Bad People, am I considered one of our own?
I presume you are already aware of my attendance at the banquet at the Duke of Liang's residence a few days ago. Third Sister hopes that next time something concerns her, you would kindly inform me beforehand, so I can be more informed and respond accordingly.
Mr. Ke did not show any emotion upon hearing this, but nodded in agreement.
But in his heart he thought that what Li San Niang said wasn't wrong.
The original intention of giving her the information about the medical alliance was to get her to join the alliance so that she could gradually rise to a higher position and contribute to the Bad People. That's why she was given internal intelligence information about the Bad People.
However, he himself hadn't taken Li San Niang's attendance at the banquet seriously, thinking it was just an opportunity to express his gratitude to the Duke of Liang. That's why he hadn't sent any information to Li San Niang, and as a result, Li San Niang ended up getting involved in a case herself.
Although the Bad People and the Imperial Guards are two completely different organizations, they both have only one master, Emperor Wu. Their functions overlap, but they are not entirely the same.
Therefore, Mr. Bu Ke nodded in agreement, and if there were a next time, he would definitely be selective in giving Li San Niang some intelligence information.
"Secondly, I would like to report something to you, sir."
My family and I had previously saved a woman from the Shihua Brothel in Pingkangfang by chance. Being compassionate, I was begged by the women from the Shihua Brothel again last night.
Thanks to Li Sanniang's naturally keen senses, even Li Daxiong didn't notice, but Li Sanniang herself saw that when she said the three words "Shihualou," Mr. Bu Ke's eyes changed. It wasn't surprise, but a hint of panic and guilt in them.
Li San Niang put aside her different opinion for the time being and continued, "I originally planned to become a full-time female doctor who treats women after I joined the Medical Alliance."
But life is tough, and the identity of a woman from Pingkangfang is always subject to some criticism. Not only am I afraid, but I am also afraid of implicating my family.
Therefore, I thought of establishing an alliance and bringing the women of Pingkangfang into its secret register. This way, we could both protect ourselves and help the women.
Brother Li stood by, acting only as a bodyguard, without uttering a word.
After Li San Niang finished speaking, she glanced at Mr. Ke Bu and then fell silent. Mr. Ke Bu waited a few moments, and seeing that Li San Niang had stopped talking, he finally asked, "So?"
"Therefore, I will have to trouble Mr. Bu Ke to give me his opinion!"
I don't know if it's good or bad that the madam of Shihualou is named Qi Zhidie.
Is it genuine or feigned?
Although I consider myself just a female doctor with some medical skills who is not yet registered, who knows what they want to get from me or through me?
In that case, I would trouble you to secretly investigate whether any of the women at Shihualou have done anything improper.
If not, I would feel comfortable helping them and even let them join my alliance.
If there is anything inappropriate, it is up to you, sir, to handle it as you see fit.
Li San Niang then stood up, bowed to Mr. Bu Ke, and said, "In that case, thank you for your trouble, sir."
Li San Niang thought that Mr. Bu Ke was in need of her right now, so he wouldn't refuse. Therefore, when she looked up and saw that Mr. Bu Ke had a helpless but reluctant expression, and saw him nod slightly, she sat down with peace of mind.
Then Li San Niang took out a cloth bag from her bosom and took out the equipment drawings that she said Li Er Xiong had drawn. "The third time is still the same as last time I asked you for help. This time, I would like to ask you to help me find a master craftsman to make a few sets of equipment."
This will make it easier for me to give a second lecture and exchange ideas at the Medical Alliance next time.
As she spoke, Li Sanniang took out a purse from her sleeve. "I know that making such exquisite tools requires time and skill. This tael of silver is a deposit from Sanniang to the master craftsman. Please give it to the master craftsman."
Having finished her business and received a reply, Li San Niang bid farewell to her brother Li and left. Of course, Li San Niang did not forget to take the snack box from the hunchbacked servant.
Not long after Li San Niang and Li Da Xiong left, a woman came out of the inner room. She sat down opposite Mr. Bu Ke, looked up and smiled, and said, "Haha, sir, I'm afraid you didn't expect Li San Niang to come up with such a trick."
Mr. Bu Ke looked at Qi Zhidie's teasing but said nothing. He just shook his head, picked up his teacup, and drank his tea.
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