"Under whose name is it registered?"
Li Huan was immediately displeased and stared directly at Chai Jin.
"You're so clever, do I really need to teach you step by step?"
Chai Jin suddenly realized his mistake and hurriedly said, "I understand! All the assets will be registered in your name, brother, to prevent Lu Junyi from cheating and secretly profiting!"
Li Huan's gaze softened, and he said with a smile, "Master Chai, you are a descendant of the Later Zhou royal family. I have always respected you. I hope you will behave yourself and not disappoint me again!"
Chai Jin bowed deeply, solemnly swore allegiance to his elder brother, and then took his leave from the Hall of Righteousness.
Immediately afterwards, Li Huan summoned Wu Song.
"Hmph!" Wu Song said angrily, "Lu Junyi has ulterior motives and must be guarded against! Don't believe his 'planning document,' it's a deceptive move!"
Li Huan laughed and said, "Brother Song, don't worry. I have ordered Li Ying, the Sky Eagle, and Chai Jin, the Little Whirlwind, to deal with Lu Junyi and prevent him from betraying Liangshan."
Wu Song grinned: "Brother Huan is wise. With such precautions, I can rest assured!"
Li Huan asked, "Do you know that Li Shishi, a famous courtesan in the capital, was abducted to Liangshan?"
Wu Song was greatly alarmed.
Li Huan made no attempt to conceal anything and recounted Chai Jin's actions.
Wu Song was so angry that his thick eyebrows stood on end: "Master Chai is a scoundrel who has the audacity to embezzle silver and keep a mistress in a golden house!"
Li Huan instructed, "I have ordered Chai Jin to atone for his crimes through meritorious service. You must keep a close eye on his actions."
Wu Song nodded: "Don't worry, Brother Huan, I will keep a close eye on Chai Jin!"
Li Huan chatted for a few more minutes before heading to the bedroom.
Pushing open the door, I saw Li Shishi sitting at the table, her chin resting on her hand, deep in thought.
"My lord!" Li Shishi stood up and bowed.
Li Huan reached out and patted Li Shishi on the shoulder: "Please sit down, my wife."
Li Shishi said with a smile, "I have been staying in Liangshan for many days and I am very worried about my maid Meixiang. Could you send your men to the capital to look for Meixiang?"
Li Huan said, "It's a small matter. I'll send the rogue Yan Qing to the capital to find Mei Xiang and bring her back to Liangshan."
"Thank you, my lord." Li Shishi's eyes were filled with gratitude.
Li Huan asked, "After Wu Song and I left that day, did Gao Qiu secretly make things difficult for you?"
Gao Yanei had his right hand chopped off by Li Huan, and was then kicked to death by Li Huan in front of Cai Jing's Grand Tutor's mansion. Li Huan was always worried about Li Shishi, fearing that she would suffer Gao Qiu's revenge.
Li Shishi smiled gently: "Gao Qiu once sent someone to Jinqian Lane to interrogate me in detail, but I promptly mentioned Lord Tong Guan's name, which scared away Gao Qiu's henchmen."
Li Huan then asked, "Did that old fellow Zhou Bangyan go to Jinqian Lane to see you?"
Li Shishi replied, "Zhou Bangyan did indeed request an audience, but I remembered your words and repeatedly declined his request."
Li Huan laughed and said, "Zhou Bangyan has talent in music and is favored by Emperor Zhao Ji. If he sees the lady, he will definitely pester her and pursue her relentlessly."
Li Shishi said, "I am a master of music and am among the top in the capital. How could Zhou Bangyan possibly win my heart?"
Li Huan asked, "Before I left that day, I specifically told you not to meet a wealthy businessman named Zhao Yi."
Li Shishi said, "Just as you predicted, a month ago, a wealthy merchant named Zhao Yi came to see me. He was extremely generous and even bribed Madam Li! But I remained unmoved and resolutely refused to see Zhao Yi! As a result, I got into trouble..."
Li Huan asked curiously, "What trouble?"
Li Shishi said, "My husband reminded me that Zhao Yi is a spineless coward, so I disliked him and refused him many times..."
"Unexpectedly, Zhao Yi barged into the building and forced me to meet him. In a fit of anger, I called him a spineless coward and told him to get out."
"Zhao Yi was not angry at all. Instead, he laughed heartily, put down a luminous pearl as a gift, and then turned and left."
"For dozens of days in a row, no one came to visit the attic, and Zhao Yi did not show up again. Seeing that business was bad, Madam Li was in a bad mood all day long..."
"Just as I was wondering what was going on, I was ambushed by the heroes of Liangshan, who kidnapped me and took me to Liangshan Marsh..."
Li Huan understood.
He said with a smile, "The reason your attic has no guests is because Zhao Yi deliberately caused trouble."
Li Shishi said, "I expected it too. It's strange, what exactly is Zhao Yi's background?"
Li Huan said, "To tell you the truth, Zhao Yi is the current emperor—Zhao Ji!"
"Huh?" Li Shishi was shocked.
Li Huan said, "Zhao Ji is fond of women. Hearing that you are talented in both arts and sciences, he couldn't resist and disguised himself as a wealthy merchant to go to Jinqian Lane to see your beauty, but you rejected him many times."
Li Shishi patted her chest, looking like she was still scared.
"I rebuked the current emperor, and he didn't even get angry. It's unbelievable..."
Li Huan said, "This Zhao Ji is not only a coward, but also a scoundrel. He's used to sweet talk and has had enough of flattery. So when you suddenly scold him, he finds it amusing!"
Li Shishi laughed and said, "What a shameless person you are!"
Li Huan said, "Zhao Ji monitors your attic every day and drives away visiting guests, all in an attempt to force you to submit. This tactic is called 'a needle hidden in cotton,' which is both cunning and insidious."
Li Shishi snorted: "I hate scheming men the most!"
Li Huan said, "Coincidentally, the brothers from Liangshan went to the capital to rob wealthy merchants and also broke into Jinqian Lane to kidnap you. Otherwise, you might have been taken by Zhao Ji!"
Li Shishi said, "I have turned misfortune into blessing, and I can now serve you peacefully in Liangshan."
Li Huan deliberately said, "Being my concubine is nothing compared to serving the emperor."
Li Shishi shook her head and sighed.
"In this day and age, the people are suffering and rebel armies are rising up everywhere. This is all because Emperor Zhao Ji is incompetent and foolish. If I were to accompany Zhao Ji and let him indulge in the pleasures of women, wouldn't I become a sinner and be ridiculed and cursed?"
After listening, Li Huan inwardly gave Li Shishi a thumbs up.
Although this woman made a living in a brothel, she remained untainted by the mire and possessed a strong sense of patriotism.
Li Huan then asked, "When Chai Jin locked you in the mansion, did he become violent towards you?"
Li Shishi smiled and said, "A few days ago, Master Chai had improper thoughts about me and tried to make a move, but I firmly refused. Master Chai failed and treated me with courtesy, hoping that I would change my mind."
Li Huan said, "Luckily I found out you were in Liangshan in time, otherwise you might have become Chai Jin's wife."
Li Shishi gazed at Li Huan with deep affection and said softly, "My fate with you, my lord, is arranged by Heaven..."
As she spoke, Li Shishi gently took Li Huan's hand.
Feeling the tenderness and smelling the fragrance, Li Huan's heart trembled slightly, and he instinctively put his arm around Li Shishi's slender waist.
Upon close contact, a raging fire burned within them, causing Li Huan and Li Shishi to feel hot all over...
Li Shishi's beauty is different from Hu Sanniang's, and also different from Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao's.
She has a gentle and graceful demeanor, which is like a breath of fresh air.
Li Huan could no longer control himself and lowered his head to kiss Li Shishi...
With a creak, the door was pushed open.
It disturbed the sweet dream of the mandarin ducks.
The person who entered the room was none other than Hu Sanniang!
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