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

Li Chengye frowned slightly when he thought of money.

The Princess's residence is not far from the Prince Qi's residence, and the silver that Li Yunrui promised should have been delivered long ago.

But until now, there hasn't been a single announcement from outside.

Li Chengye sneered.

He thought for a moment and guessed the reason.

The news that he stayed overnight at Zuixianju last night with the courtesan spread, and Li Yunrui, that petty and crazy woman, became extremely jealous. She deliberately withheld the money and delayed him, trying to make things difficult for him.

That crazy woman, she's always looking for trouble.

Helpless, Li Chengye shook his head.

Since the other party refused to send it, the 200,000 taels of silver couldn't just go down the drain. For the sake of the bookstore's business, it seemed that I would have no choice but to go to the Princess's residence in person.

……

Kyoto, the backyard of the Ye family residence.

The garden is serene and tranquil, with a gentle breeze rustling the leaves.

Ye Liuyun, dressed in a green robe, sat upright on a stone bench, with a complex chess game in front of him.

His expression was calm and composed, with no trace of his inner energy leaking out.

But just sitting there, he exuded the aura of a grandmaster, so profound and imposing that it made the surrounding air feel heavier.

On the surface, he was holding a black piece, intently pondering how to break the game.

But in reality, Ye Liuyun's mind was completely occupied with the assassination attempt the previous night.

Who exactly is that Grandmaster in the straw hat who suddenly appeared and single-handedly intimidated everyone?

There are only a handful of grandmasters in the world. He believed he knew about the others, but he had never met this particular person.

Such a swift and decisive method of killing is truly intriguing.

Just as I was racking my brains trying to figure it out, a series of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the backyard.

Ye Zhong, the garrison commander of Kyoto, strode into the courtyard with a solemn expression and went directly to the stone table to clasp his hands in a salute.

"uncle."

Ye Liuyun did not look up, but simply placed the black piece in his hand steadily on the chessboard.

"What's the matter?"

Ye Zhong took a deep breath and replied in a deep voice:

"His Majesty has issued an edict. You are ordered to go to the Princess's residence immediately to secretly investigate the whereabouts of that archery master and to find out his background."

Upon hearing this, Ye Liuyun paused slightly in the hand holding the chess piece.

His brows were furrowed, and his face was slightly somber.

Grandmasters, the pinnacle of martial arts, are usually revered and respected.

It's really beneath me to be assigned to this kind of spying work.

Ye Liuyun held himself in high regard and naturally had no desire to get involved in these royal family squabbles.

But this was an imperial decree personally issued by Emperor Qing.

In the entire Qing Kingdom, even a Grandmaster cannot openly defy imperial decrees.

Ye Liuyun sighed and tossed the chess piece back into the chess basket.

"Very well, since it is His Majesty's decree, I will go."

He stood up, and the pressure of a Grandmaster instantly vanished.

After tidying up briefly, he strode out of the Ye residence and headed straight for the Princess's residence.

In the quiet and elegant rear hall of the Princess's residence.

Several plates of exquisite pastries lay untouched on the table, long since cooled. Li Yunrui leaned lazily against the soft couch, her delicate brows furrowed, showing no appetite whatsoever.

From the moment the spy sent back the message in the morning, her mind was filled with images of Li Chengye spending the night at Zuixianju.

That little rascal, he just stole the show at the poetry gathering, and now he's gone to a brothel to spend the night!

The more Li Yunrui thought about it, the more unhappy she became. Her long, slender, fair fingers gripped the handkerchief tightly, her knuckles turning white.

Her chest heaved, revealing glimpses of her cleavage.

A fierce, almost sickly look suddenly crept into the depths of this stunningly beautiful princess's eyes.

Anyone who dares to steal Li Yunrui's man is doomed!

"Someone come here!"

Li Yunrui sat up abruptly and shouted at the female official outside the hall, "Go and investigate! Investigate thoroughly!"

"King Qi spent the night at Zuixianju last night, finding out which vile woman she was with. Have her beaten to death with clubs!"

The female official trembled with fright, nodded repeatedly in agreement, and was about to leave to carry out her duties.

"Why are you so angry? Who made you so furious?"

A gentle voice came from outside the hall.

Crown Prince Li Chengqian, dressed in an apricot-yellow casual robe, walked into the inner palace with a fawning smile on his face.

He had a crush on Li Yunrui for a long time, and whenever he had free time, he would find various excuses to run to the Princess's residence, just to catch a few more glimpses of this stunning woman.

When Li Yunrui looked up and saw that it was the Crown Prince, his already irritated expression instantly darkened.

She had long seen through the other person's wicked intentions.

In the past, I wouldn't have bothered with it, but now that there's Li Chengye, that arrogant and domineering little rascal, as a prime example.

Looking at the weak-willed crown prince before him, he was utterly devoid of any masculine appeal.

"It's none of your business."

Li Yunrui gave a cold look without any politeness, then leaned back lazily on the couch and said languidly:

"Why is the Crown Prince so free, coming all the way to my place?"

These words made the Crown Prince feel uncomfortable.

He forced a smile and stepped forward, gesturing for the eunuchs behind him to hand over several exquisite brocade boxes.

"I heard that a few days ago, the Western Regions sent a batch of top-quality rouge and face powder as tribute, with extremely vibrant colors."

The nephew, thinking of his aunt's natural beauty, specially asked for it and brought it to her.

Looking at those exquisitely packaged brocade boxes, Li Yunrui's face was full of disdain.

Her almond-shaped eyes were slightly upturned, looking at her with an undisguised sarcasm.

"I am the most beautiful woman in the world, I was born with this appearance."

"You sent me these vulgar smears because you think I'm old and faded, and that I need such things to cover up?"

The prince was immediately embarrassed and stood there, his hand holding the brocade box frozen in mid-air, unsure whether to put it back or let it go.

His otherwise handsome face flushed bright red.

"Aunt, you've misunderstood. I had absolutely no such intention..."

Just as the crown prince was sweating profusely and trying to explain,

A series of steady and powerful footsteps echoed from the outer corridor, and then Li Chengye's tall and upright figure stepped directly through the palace gate.

He was dressed in black brocade robes, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding an arrogant aura that seemed to look down on the world.

Upon seeing the handsome young man, Li Yunrui's originally gloomy face instantly brightened, and her beautiful eyes shone exceptionally brightly, completely losing the cold expression she had when facing the Crown Prince.

She sat up directly from the soft couch, her eyes filled with joy.

The luxurious silk dress slipped down with the movement, and at the slit in the skirt, a fair and plump leg was brazenly exposed to the air.

Her crystal-clear, bare feet, stepping on the soft carpet, exuded a captivating and mature allure.

The Crown Prince, standing nearby, clearly saw Li Yunrui's drastically different change in attitude.

A surge of intense jealousy and anger instantly ignited in Li Chengqian's chest.

Why should I go to such lengths to please my aunt only to be met with ridicule and sarcasm, while my aunt's eyes are filled with joy the moment the third son appears!

"Third brother! What are you doing at the Princess's residence?!"

The Crown Prince, enraged, pointed at Li Chengye and questioned him loudly.

Li Chengye slightly tilted his head, not even glancing at the Crown Prince, his expression extremely calm.

"None of your business!"

The vulgar insult echoed throughout the hall.

The crown prince was shocked and his eyes widened in disbelief. He was so angry that he trembled all over.

The crown prince of the country was actually verbally abused in public by a prince who had just been enfeoffed as a king!

"How dare you! You insult me!"

Li Chengqian's face contorted in anger as he shouted at the guards outside the door, "Guards! Throw this arrogant scoundrel out of here!"