Joy of Life: Many Children, Many Blessings; Intercepting Si Lili

The morning sunlight streamed through the window, dappling the carpet in the secret room of Zuixianju.

The bed was in disarray, with red silk curtains partially obscuring the alluring spring scenery.

Li Chengye was the first to open his eyes, feeling refreshed and invigorated, with his internal energy flowing smoothly and effortlessly.

After the fusion and complementation of the "Luanfeng Harmony Technique" last night, he realized that his cultivation had steadily entered the mid-stage of the ninth rank.

This secret technique was indeed powerful, and it greatly improved his own strength. Li Chengye was extremely satisfied with it.

Si Lili was still fast asleep in his arms, her beautiful face still bearing the lingering charm of her past, her fair skin glowing with an alluring blush.

The quilt slipped down to its lowest point, exposing a pair of long, straight, beautiful legs to the air without reservation.

Those small, delicate feet rested on the edge of the bed, with beautiful arches and round, adorable toes, every part of them exuding a breathtaking beauty.

Her slender waist and ample bosom complement each other perfectly, making her figure extremely alluring.

Li Chengye's gaze swept over them.

【Favourability: 100】

[Cultivation Level: Early Stage of Eighth Rank]

My affection for them reached its maximum; they're completely devoted to me.

Not only that, but Si Lili's cultivation level also benefited from the feedback from the cultivation technique, allowing her to break through the bottleneck and enter the eighth rank.

Seemingly sensing the man's gaze, Si Lili's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her beautiful eyes.

Upon seeing their posture, her stunningly beautiful face instantly flushed red to the roots of her ears.

Recalling her own madness and indulgence last night, Si Lili bit her lower lip in embarrassment, feeling a pang of self-reproach.

As a dignified spy from Northern Qi, I have always been proud and aloof, yet last night I completely succumbed to that kind of offensive and even screamed so loudly.

They have no shame whatsoever.

Si Lili pulled the brocade quilt over herself and wrapped it tightly, her eyes darting away, not daring to look at Li Chengye at all.

Seeing her shy and bashful appearance, Li Chengye reached his large hand directly into the blanket, tracing the smooth skin and teasing her wantonly.

"Your Highness..."

Si Lili's delicate body trembled, and she scolded him repeatedly, "Your Highness, please stop! It's already dawn, and I'm still feeling sore all over."

As she spoke, she subconsciously circulated her internal energy, trying to slightly resist Li Chengye's actions.

It would have been better if she hadn't used her internal energy; as soon as she did, Si Lili was completely stunned.

She could clearly feel the abundant and powerful energy within her body, and her meridians had expanded several times over compared to before.

Si Lili's mouth gaped open, her face filled with shock as she looked at Li Chengye: "Your Highness, how is this possible? My cultivation... has actually broken through to the eighth rank?"

The bottleneck that had been troubling her for so long was broken after she slept!

Li Chengye's hands didn't stop moving, and he took the opportunity to hug her and the blanket even tighter.

He leaned close to Si Lili's fair earlobe and gently blew a breath: "Want to know what happened?"

Si Lili nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, her beautiful eyes filled with inquisitive curiosity.

Li Chengye laughed out loud, his tone laced with a hint of wickedness: "If you want to know, then let's do it again."

Upon hearing these explicit words, Si Lili's cheeks flushed crimson, making her look breathtakingly beautiful.

She hurriedly reached out to push him away, her voice soft and weak: "Your Highness, no, Lili really can't take it anymore..."

Though she verbally refused, her coy and alluring demeanor only added to her charm.

Li Chengye completely ignored her coquettish complaints and, with a wave of his hand, directly lifted the brocade quilt covering the two of them.

Springtime light once again filled the room.

……

The Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study.

The Emperor of Daqing, dressed in a loose-fitting long robe, was sitting in front of a large imperial desk reviewing memorials.

Emperor Qing put down his pen and looked up at Eunuch Hou, who stood respectfully to the side: "Have you found out the identity of that Grandmaster in the bamboo hat?"

The eunuch bowed and replied tremblingly, "Your Majesty, the spies from the Censorate and the Imperial Treasury have searched the outskirts of the city thoroughly, and the guards at all the city gates have been questioned, but there are no clues."

Upon hearing this, the air in the imperial study instantly became incredibly heavy.

Emperor Qing's brows furrowed sharply, his heart filled with shock.

The entire capital was under his control, and the spies of the Investigation Bureau were so pervasive that they couldn't find a single living person.

The presence of an uncontrollable, unknown Grandmaster lurking in the capital filled Emperor Qing with intense apprehension.

Just then, a report came from outside the palace.

Crown Prince Li Chengqian strode into the imperial study, bowed respectfully, and immediately began to lodge his accusations.

"Father, I have something to report."

"My third brother was granted the title of prince and should have been content with his lot, but instead he went to the brothel, Drunken Immortal Abode, where he not only became entangled with courtesans but also stayed out all night!"

Li Chengqian righteously and sternly rebuked, "For a member of the royal family to commit such an absurd act is a disgrace to the imperial family! I beg Father to punish him severely!"

Upon hearing the Crown Prince's report, Emperor Qing's face darkened, and he felt extremely displeased.

To spend the night in a brothel right after leaving the palace—what kind of behavior is that!

But he was deep in thought. Then he remembered that his third brother had been assassinated in the suburbs last night, and the mysterious Grandmaster in the straw hat had also appeared last night.

Is the third brother's philandering at this critical juncture a genuine moment of confusion, or is he deliberately trying to cover something up?

Emperor Qing made a decision immediately.

First, he absolutely could not tolerate the royal offspring disgracing the family in this way and had to be reprimanded.

Secondly, it would be a good opportunity to personally summon the third brother to test him and see if he had any direct relationship with that Grandmaster in the bamboo hat.

Thinking of this, Emperor Qing gave instructions to Eunuch Hou without any expression.

"Go to Zuixianju and deliver the imperial decree: summon that wretched child to the palace!"

After receiving the order, Eunuch Hou hurriedly left the main hall.

Li Chengqian, standing below, lowered his head, his eyes revealing undisguised smugness and delight.

The third prince has angered his father this time and will definitely suffer the consequences. His position as crown prince remains as secure as Mount Tai.

……

The top floor of Zuixianju, outside the secret room of the Heavenly Rank.

The madam, along with a group of top-tier girls, huddled by the door, their ears pressed against the crack.

Hearing the sounds inside gradually subside, the madam straightened up and let out a long breath.

"How long has it been? Half a day has passed, and you still haven't gotten out of bed?"

The madam stared wide-eyed, her face filled with shock.

The girls next to them looked at each other in bewilderment.

They all blushed, their eyes filled with envy.

"Lili used to barely smile at those high-ranking officials and dignitaries, but this time she was completely captivated."

"That young master is truly remarkable. He doesn't look particularly robust, so how can he be so capable of such exertion?"

"..."

The girls whispered amongst themselves.

Just then, with a soft creak, the door was pulled open from the inside.

Li Chengye, dressed in brocade robes, stepped out of the door with a refreshed and invigorated air.

After a night's rest, he was full of energy and showed no signs of weakness or fatigue.

Si Lili followed behind.

She was still frantically straightening her disheveled clothes.

As soon as I looked up, I saw a row of people standing outside the door, all staring at me.