New and dark light years

Chapter 430 Street Assassination
Consort Yourong's face was full of smug arrogance.

With the most prestigious man in the world by her side, she dared to say such a thing.

Li Lin, however, did not take it seriously.

The emperor is still asleep in his palace, and it's unclear whether he's awake or not. Besides, the entire Qi Dynasty is in complete chaos, and it feels like we're already at the end of the dynasty.

If the imperial court were to spend a great deal of manpower and resources searching for so-called top-grade medicinal herbs, then... the Great Qi would probably collapse even faster.

Although Li Lin had no feelings for Daqi, he didn't want to be the scapegoat who 'pushed' Daqi's collapse.

If he dares to suggest that Consort You Rong should find some top-quality medicinal herbs, and the emperor agrees, then both the ministers in the court and the common people will think that Li Lin is the sorcerer who bewitched the consort and made the emperor search for medicine.

What will happen to his reputation then?

He clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I only know how to refine the Youth Preservation Pill. As for other pills with better effects, I have never heard of them."

Yang Yourong stared intently at Li Lin: "Really not?"

"I wouldn't dare deceive Your Majesty," Li Lin said calmly.

Yang Yourong stared at Li Lin's face for a while, and only after confirming that he did not show any guilty expression did she sigh helplessly.

"Thinking that I am so beautiful and charming, but my beauty cannot last forever, and that in another ten years or so I will grow old and lose my looks, I guess I will end my life then."

She spoke softly, seemingly feigning emotion, yet it genuinely conveyed a sense of vulnerability and fragility.

This ability seems to be innate.

Li Lin circulated his spiritual energy to dispel the discomfort, and then said, "Your Majesty will surely remain forever young."

"Don't try to comfort me with those words." Yang Yourong waved her hand. "We're from the same hometown, and it's rare to find someone from the same hometown who is both decent and capable in the capital. So I won't hold what you did to the Qin family against you."

Li Lin asked blankly, "What about the Qin family?"

Yang Yourong smiled and said, "Everyone says that we women are good at lying, but you can't trust a man's words either."

"I really don't know what Your Majesty is talking about."

Yang Yourong waved her hand and said, "It doesn't matter. I've actually heard a little about Steward Qin's affairs. It's my fate to have offended you. Rather, you've done me a great favor. At least I won't be suspected by the Emperor of colluding with that traitor Qin Tuo."

Now that things have come to this point, Li Lin should logically admit it.

But Li Lin still said, "This humble official truly does not understand what Your Majesty is talking about."

Yang Yourong rolled her eyes at him, exuding charm: "Fine, it doesn't matter if you don't admit it. I need more Youth Preservation Pills, preferably all of the Empress's."

Li Lin lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me, this matter is very difficult to handle."

“What’s so difficult about it… The evil phoenix has possessed the empress. Once the emperor wakes up, her position is very likely to be in jeopardy. Why keep her?”

Li Lin said, "I can refine more for the Empress, but the amount for the Empress cannot be less. One must keep one's word."

Empress Mu Wan'er has given birth to three sons... The emperor is temporarily unconscious, and the crown prince is currently at the height of his power. What makes Yang Yourong think that the empress will be deposed?

Yang Yourong laughed and said, "People in officialdom actually talk about keeping their word..."

She then found the words ridiculous and laughed louder and louder, as if she had touched a funny nerve. She kept laughing and then lay down on her side on the soft couch, laughing so hard that she was shaking with laughter. She would also gently punch the bed surface with her hand from time to time.

The scene was quite glamorous, so Li Lin looked away, not wanting to watch any longer.

After laughing for a while, Yang Yourong sat up straight, brushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and said, "You're quite the charmer. Your words are both pleasant and funny. You truly deserve to be called a talented person from our Jin County."

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty." Li Lin cupped his hands in greeting.

"If you sell me the Youth Preservation Pills in the future, how much more will you be able to sell them?"

"Thirty percent."

"The quantity is a bit small," Yang Yourong said.

Li Lin said, "That's enough for Your Majesty to eat as a meal."

"I'm going to use it to win people's hearts." Yang Yourong snorted. "If I still can't become empress in the future, I can still gain a foothold in the palace with the help of the Youth Preservation Pill. At that time, I can also speak on your behalf, understand?"

"I understand."

"Then make more Youth Preservation Pills... and some Body Strengthening Pills as well."

"I obey your orders."

Yang Yourong looked at Li Lin's face and sighed softly, "Alas, if only the Emperor had half your looks."

At this moment, Butler Qin, who had been listening nearby, looked up at the scene with some curiosity, then quickly looked down again.

Yang Yourong then realized she had spoken out of turn and said, "Butler Qin, did you hear what I just said?"

"I didn't hear anything."

Yang Yourong nodded, then said to Li Lin, "I will also help you with the matter of the military governor. You can leave now."

"Thank you, ma'am."

Li Lin rose, bowed, and then left with Steward Qin seeing him off.

The two arrived at the door. Li Lin was walking down the steps when he suddenly turned around and saw the resentful eyes of Butler Qin.

Li Lin smiled and said, "I told you, don't go outside the Yang residence."

After saying that, Li Lin turned and left.

Butler Qin was so frightened by Li Lin's words that his hands and feet went cold, but then his heart was filled with hatred.

He thought for a while, then closed the door and went back into the house.

At this moment, in the central courtyard of the Yang residence, Yang Yourong stood in front of the peony flower belt, picking a bright red bud.

Two eunuchs followed behind her.

Yang Yourong said, "You two go and take Steward Qin away. He's no longer fit to stay in the Yang family!"

"Your Majesty, what should we do with him?"

"Whatever you want," Yang Yourong said indifferently. "Just make sure he never appears in front of the Yang family or me again. Whether he lives or dies is irrelevant."

"I'll handle it perfectly." With that, a young eunuch left.

Yang Yourong held the flower bud she had picked to her nose and smelled it, then smiled and said, "It smells very good."

And that smile was more beautiful and more radiant than the entire sea of ​​flowers.

When Li Lin returned home, Huang Qing ran over and threw herself into his arms, sniffing him left and right before letting out a sigh of relief: "There's no other woman's scent. It seems my lord hasn't been defiled by that Consort You Rong." Li Lin looked surprised: "Qing'er, why would you think that?"

"My husband is the most handsome man in the world. There are few women in the world who would not like you."

Li Lin laughed helplessly, "You're exaggerating. I don't have that kind of charm. At least your sister-in-law hates me."

"Is that really the case?" Huang Qing smiled thoughtfully. "Perhaps my sister is a rare exception."

Hongluan, standing nearby, also asked, "Is that Consort Yourong really as beautiful as the rumors say?"

"Not bad." Li Lin nodded. "She could be considered a stunning beauty."

"How does she compare to the Tree Fairy Goddess?"

"That is naturally far inferior to the Tree Fairy Goddess."

"Compared to Miss?"

Li Lin answered without hesitation, "Of course, the chime is prettier."

Huang Qing was overjoyed. He rubbed his forehead against Li Lin's chest and laughed, "I know you're just teasing me, but I'm still very happy."

To be fair, Yang Yourong is a complete upgrade of Huang Qing.

A slightly prettier face, a slightly better figure and height, and a slightly more charming temperament.

She may be slightly better in every aspect, but when combined, she has the potential to be the most beautiful woman in the world.

Of all the women Li Lin had ever met, only the Tree Fairy could compare to Yang Yourong.

"What does the Imperial Concubine want with you?"

"He asked me to give her more youth-preserving pills in exchange for her support in becoming a military governor."

"This deal is quite a bargain," Huang Qing said with a smile.

Li Lin nodded and said, "Indeed."

"How many people are willing to voice their support for the official in court now?"

“The Jiang family, the Yu family, the Second Prince,” Li Lin thought for a moment and said, “The Huang family has become less certain.”

Huang Qing shook his head helplessly: "I don't understand why my second uncle is unwilling to support the official and treats us like that."

“He wants to be a true patriarch, not just a ‘same’ patriarch.”

Huang Qing thought for a moment and said, "By the way, I sent someone to the Huang family to invite Madam Huang over, and she agreed to come this afternoon."

"Then you take care of her, I have to visit someone else this afternoon."

"Who?"

Privy Councilor Liu Song.

Before coming to the capital, Jiang Jili told him about the situation of most of the prominent families in the capital, and finally mentioned Liu Song.

As the Privy Councilor, he had considerable influence in appointing military officers.

If Li Lin can gain his support, then there is a high probability that he will win the position of Jiedushi.

"Do you need any gifts prepared for our visit?"

"He's middle-aged, he doesn't need anything else, just take a few more bottles of health-boosting pills with him."

"Okay, I'll change the pills for you right away."

After speaking, Huang Qing went to do his work.

Hongluan leaned closer and whispered, "My lord, I have nothing to do this afternoon. Can I go out with you?"

"Don't you need to entertain Madam Huang?"

"Miss and Madam Huang will probably have a lot to talk about this afternoon. It's not really appropriate for me, a servant, to stay there alone."

Li Lin pinched her smooth face: "You're not a servant, you're a concubine."

“I know, but Madam Huang doesn’t think so,” Hongluan continued. “Although Madam Huang is very good to me, some things can’t be changed so easily.”

"However, I am going to the Privy Councilor's house. It is not appropriate to bring a woman with me. People will think that I am sending a concubine."

Hongluan's eyes widened: "Then I won't go."

“But you can go shopping by yourself.” Li Lin handed a paper figure to Hongluan: “Just be careful not to get tricked.”

Hongluan feigned anger: "Husband, do you take me for a fool?"

"A little, after all, you've always seemed so easy to fool."

"Only my husband can lie to me, no one else can." Hongluan took the paper figure and smiled, "Then what snacks would you like to eat, my husband? I can bring some back for you."

"Need not."

Li Lin doesn't like to eat snacks.

After lunch, Li Lin took a nap for about half an hour before getting up, grabbing the gift box, and setting off.

Huang Qing was setting up an empty room for Huang Da Niangzi to live in.

Hongluan also went out with Li Lin.

"My lord, you go to the left, and I'll go to the right." Hongluan waved to Li Lin and skipped towards the bustling market.

Li Lin carried the gift box and walked to the left.

This area is Fugui Street, and the Privy Councilor's family also lives here, not far away.

The places where wealthy people live are relatively quiet.

But Li Lin stopped after walking for a while.

Because this road is so quiet.

He looked at the walls on the left and right, and then threw down five paper figures.

The five tree fairy goddesses immediately shielded him in the middle.

At that moment, many masked men suddenly appeared on the walls on both sides of the road.

(End of this chapter)