Li Huan never expected that the Liangshan heroes would go to the capital to rob and kidnap Li Shishi.
Strange, why didn't Wu Song mention this?
Li Huan asked, "Are you sure that the courtesan who was kidnapped is the famous Li Shishi from the capital?"
Chai Jin's eyes flickered: "It should be Li Shishi... or maybe not... we might have mistaken her identity..."
Li Huan retorted, "Damn it! You've got some nerve, trying to play riddles with me?!"
Chai Jin trembled with fright and hurriedly said, "Brother, please calm down! That courtesan was indeed Li Shishi! It's absolutely true!"
Li Huan said, "Wu Song and I once set up a food stall in Jinqian Lane in the capital to sell boxed lunches. We saved Li Shishi's life, and she bought five hundred boxed lunches to express her gratitude!"
"Brothers of Liangshan, if Li Shishi was kidnapped, why didn't Wu Song tell me? Why didn't Gongsun Sheng tell me?"
“This…this…” Chai Jin stammered again.
Li Huan's expression turned cold, and his tone became even more stern.
"What? What are you hiding from me? Tell me the truth!"
Chai Jin quickly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "To be honest, brother, I have secretly locked up that courtesan, Li Shishi, and I haven't made this public..."
Li Huan asked in surprise, "Where did you lock Li Shishi up?"
Chai Jin said, "Locked...locked in my house..."
Li Huan exclaimed in surprise: "In your mansion? Holy crap, Li Shishi is at Liangshan?"
Chai Jin said, "I abducted Li Shishi from the capital and brought her back to Liangshan Marsh. Under the cover of night, I took her to my residence. Apart from my trusted confidants, no one else knows about this..."
"Uncle Ni!"
Li Huan cursed angrily, pointing his finger at Chai Jin's nose.
"You've been secretly hiding Li Shishi in your own residence, afraid to make a fuss. What are you planning? Do you want to possess Li Shishi?"
Chai Jin hurriedly explained, "Brother, please calm down! I... I hid Li Shishi because I was afraid that if the brothers found out, they would fight over her, making it impossible for me to offer her to you!"
"Offer Li Shishi to me?" Li Huan was taken aback, then sneered, "Your reaction is quick, and your words are sweet!"
It is obvious that Chai Jin intended to possess Li Shishi but did not want to make it public.
Today, when Li Huan questioned him, Chai Jin, feeling guilty, finally revealed the truth.
Li Huan said, "You, Chai Jin, truly live up to your nickname 'Little Whirlwind,' stirring up trouble in the shadows like a whirlwind! Not only did you embezzle two hundred thousand taels of silver, but you also seized the renowned and exceptionally talented Li Shishi, who was famous throughout the capital!"
Chai Jin raised his eyebrows: "Brother, I truly intend to offer Li Shishi to you! If there is even half a lie in this, may you strike me dead with one blow!"
Li Huan thought to himself, "I must use Chai Jin to deal with Lu Junyi, how can I kill him?"
"Little Whirlwind, what are your intentions in hiding Li Shishi at home, playing with her until you're done, and then offering her to me?"
Chai Jin looked aggrieved: "Li Shishi is as beautiful as a fairy, how could I be so rude and offensive? I swear to God, I have never even touched a hair of Li Shishi's, and I have always treated her with courtesy."
Li Huan asked, "Can you hold back?"
Chai Jin said, "If you don't believe me, you can ask Li Shishi yourself. If I deceive you, my fate will be like that of Song Jiang and Wu Yong!"
Li Huan said, "Alright, bring Li Shishi to see me!"
Chai Jin immediately got up, walked out of the hall, and ordered his trusted aides to go home to fetch Li Shishi.
Before long, Chai Jin led Li Shishi into the Hall of Gathering Righteousness.
"Master Li!"
Li Shishi exclaimed in surprise.
Li Huan clasped his hands in a fist and said, "My wife has been frightened!"
Li Shishi bowed and asked, "Master Li, what brings you to Liangshan Marsh?"
Li Huan laughed and said, "This is my territory."
Chai Jin hurriedly introduced, "Brother Li Huan is the chief of Liangshan, sitting in the top seat!"
Li Shishi was shocked: "Chieftain? Lord Chai, you once told me that you were the chieftain of Liangshan!"
Chai Jin's expression immediately turned awkward.
Good heavens, Chai Jin actually put on airs and fooled Li Shishi, impersonating the chief CEO of Liangshan.
"My lady, you misunderstand. There are currently 106 leaders in Liangshan Marsh. The chief is Brother Li Huan, the second chief is Master Lu, the third chief is Gongsun Sheng, and I am only ranked tenth."
Chai Jin tried his best to explain, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
Li Shishi noticed Chai Jin's predicament and said no more.
Chai Jin said, "I brought my wife from the capital to Liangshan Marsh, all for the sake of Brother Li Huan, and I plan to offer her to him."
Li Shishi's face flushed slightly: "Master Chai killed a wealthy merchant in the capital and burned down Jinqian Lane. I can no longer return to Jinqian Lane to make a living. From now on... I can only serve Master Li..."
As she spoke, Li Shishi glanced at Li Huan, her eyes revealing a hint of shyness, and then lowered her head.
Li Huan asked, "My lady, you've grown accustomed to a life of luxury in the capital, surrounded by high-ranking officials and nobles every day. Would you be able to adapt to life in Liangshan Marsh?"
Li Shishi said, "I have long heard of Liangshan Marsh. I admire the heroes who kill the rich and help the poor and act on behalf of Heaven. If I could stay in Liangshan to serve Master Li, it would be my greatest fortune."
Having said that, how could Li Huan refuse?
He laughed and said, "However, I have already married Hu Sanniang, the one-zhang-qing maiden. If my wife wants to serve me, she can only be a concubine."
Li Shishi said, "If I could become your concubine, it would be my blessing."
Okay, I'll take this woman!
Li Huan immediately ordered someone to take Li Shishi to her bedroom.
After dealing with Lu Junyi's matter, I will explain the reason to Hu Sanniang.
Seeing that Li Huan had accepted Li Shishi, Chai Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Brother Li Huan, I've recently heard that a new courtesan has appeared in the capital. Her beauty and figure are in no way inferior to Li Shishi's. If you wish to..."
"Shut up!"
Li Huan interrupted Chai Jin, saying sternly, "I have a deep friendship with Li Shishi, which is why I took her in! If you continue to spout nonsense, don't blame me for turning ruthless!"
Chai Jin was terrified and couldn't help but tremble a few times.
Trying to seduce Lao Tzu with "beautiful women" and break down his strong will is wishful thinking!
Li Huan said, "I will postpone the public trial and sentencing for your crime of embezzling 200,000 taels of silver, to give you some face and avoid the brothers looking down on you!"
Chai Jin was overjoyed: "Thank you, brother!"
Li Huan said, "Considering this is your first offense, you must first return the 200,000 taels of silver you embezzled to the treasury, and then do something to atone for your crime!"
Chai Jin excitedly agreed, then said, "Brother, just give the order, and I'll go through fire and water to help you out of your troubles!"
Li Huan said, "Lu Junyi submitted a business plan to me today. I have already sent Li Ying to assist Lu Junyi and prevent him from betraying Liangshan!"
"As the 'Chief Steward of the Internal Affairs Department and Supervisor of the Treasury' of Liangshan, Master Chai must strictly guard the treasury and be responsible for supervising every penny that Lu Junyi withdraws, preventing him from embezzling it for personal gain!"
Chai Jin said, "Please rest assured, brother! I will certainly do my duty!"
Li Huan said, "Furthermore, the farmland, houses, shops, and other properties that Lu Junyi has invested in and purchased in other places cannot be registered under his name!"
Chai Jin hurriedly asked, "Under whose name should it be registered?"
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