Jiuxi

Chapter 785

Jiangnan, Beijing.

As the New Year is approaching, the city is bustling with activity and a prosperous atmosphere.

In particular, the two markets in the north city, located in Ruikangfang and Anhefang, gather all kinds of goods from all over the world. No matter whether they are dignitaries or peddlers, when the grandest festival of the year is approaching, they all like to buy New Year's goods in the market.

Yuanlong Gu Embroidery is a very famous silk and satin shop in Anhefang, which is quite popular among the ladies of prominent families. Here one can often see the ladies of certain houses personally selecting the latest fabrics and silks.

The shopkeeper and the employees were all sensible and knew what to say and what to do, but when they saw that figure appear in their sight, they still lost their composure for a moment.

Her appearance is so beautiful, like a fairy in a painting.

Gu Wan'er had long been accustomed to such looks. In fact, she had rarely gone out in the past two years because she didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble.

Although she could borrow the reputation of the Duke of Wei's Mansion, she didn't want to do so unless it was absolutely necessary, because people should know how to be grateful. For a prostitute like her who came from a poor family, being able to live in the Duke's Mansion was a blessing she had earned in several lifetimes. How could she cause trouble for the Li family?
The reason why she went out specially today was that she wanted to personally select a batch of materials and make two new sets of clothes for Li Bingxue as a New Year's gift.

However, the more she didn't want to get into trouble, the more some people haunted her.

"What a coincidence."

When the voice sounded not far away, Gu Wan'er couldn't help but frown.

Turning her head, she saw Li Yunyi looking at her with a smile.

Gu Wan'er didn't fear this dandy young man from the Jinlin Li family like a tiger, but she just felt a strong dislike for him.

During the ten years that he lived in the Fanlou, although Gu Wan'er was treated well as a courtesan, Li Yunyi only regarded her as a cash cow and never treated her as a human being.

Seeing Gu Wan'er remained silent, Li Yunyi sneered and said, "I know you are now in a high position and don't take me seriously. But don't forget, with your pretentious temper, if it weren't for my protection, would you still be alive today?"

Gu Wan'er's personal maid Mo'er immediately stood between the two of them, staring at Li Yunyi coldly.

"Go away."

Li Yunyi naturally would not take this little maid seriously.

The commotion here has attracted the attention of the shopkeeper, the waiters and some customers, but no one dares to join in the fun.

Not to mention that Li Yunyi's followers were watching him like door gods, the notoriety of Li Sanlang was enough to scare away most people, not to mention that Li Yunyi's father was now the emperor's most trusted Minister of Personnel.

It is said that after the Right Prime Minister resigned, the Emperor wanted to promote Li Shangshu to the position of Right Prime Minister, but Li Shangshu repeatedly declined.

There is no doubt that Li Shizhi is now the most popular official in the court of Da Qi, and his status is no less than that of the left prime minister Xue Nanting.

Coupled with the foundation accumulated by the Jinlin Li family for hundreds of years, Li Yunyi can basically run rampant in the capital.

Gu Wan'er motioned for Mo'er to move aside, looked at him fearlessly, and said coldly, "What do you want to do?"

Li Yunyi said leisurely: "I don't want to do anything, I just think you are very ignorant and don't even have the most basic etiquette, so I am thinking about whether I should teach you."

Before Gu Wan'er could speak, two capable men walked in from outside, but were immediately stopped by Li Yunyi's followers.

"These two should be brothers from the Duke of Wei's Mansion, right?"

Li Yunyi turned his head and smiled, "Don't be nervous. I am Li Yunyi from the Li Mansion. I met Miss Gu today just to reminisce about the past."

The two capable men were the personal soldiers arranged by Li Liangyu to protect Gu Wan'er. They were originally waiting outside and came in when they saw something going on inside. However, after hearing Li Yunyi introduce himself and considering that the situation was relatively peaceful, they could not act rashly, so they looked at Gu Wan'er inquiringly.

"An unexpected encounter? Didn't you send someone to follow them?"

Gu Wan'er showed a hint of sarcasm, and then said: "There are times when you dare not take responsibility for what you have done?"

Li Yunyi's eyes were filled with hostility, and he said with a fake smile: "You are quite courageous. Since you are shameless, today I will--"

He suddenly raised his right hand, and Gu Wan'er pulled Mo'er away with one hand, and they looked at each other coldly without retreating at all.

Li Yunyi's right hand did not fall, because he suddenly realized a fierce murderous aura coming from behind him.

At the same time, his followers rushed forward with the hilt of the knife in their hands and shouted sternly: "Stop!"

The follower was greeted with a crisp slap in the face.

The man attacked extremely quickly, his movements were like lightning. The follower often boasted about how good his martial arts were, but at this moment he had to watch the other person's slap fall on his face and he couldn't even dodge.

With just one slap, the follower flew to the side.

This scene left everyone in the lobby stunned.

It was not until this moment that they saw clearly that the person coming was a young woman dressed in tight clothes.

Gu Wan'er shouted with joy, "Sister!"

The woman nodded slightly, and her cold eyes fell on Li Jia Sanlang's face.

A humiliating memory emerged in Li Yunyi's mind.

That was an old story many years ago, when the late emperor was still alive. One day he heard that the daughter of Governor Li of Jingzhou had returned to the capital. He was obsessed with her when he saw her from afar and couldn't forget her, so he took the initiative to make friends with her as usual.

However, just because he said something wrong, the woman turned hostile on the spot and kicked him to the ground. What made Li Yunyi even more angry was that the other party was not punished at all afterwards, instead, his father personally came to the Li family to apologize.

Many years have passed, and he no longer has any admiration for her, but he can never forget the humiliation he felt at that time.

At this moment, the enemies must be extremely jealous of each other, but what surged in Li Yunyi's heart was fear.

Li Bingxue just glanced at him and had no intention of speaking.

At this time, Gu Wan'er asked curiously: "Sister, why are you here?"

Li Bingxue put away her coldness and smiled, "After you left, the guards told me that someone was following you, so I walked around the city to get rid of those spies and came to see you."

The tone was very calm, but Li Yunyi seemed to be greatly insulted, and said coldly: "Li Bingxue, what right do you have to act recklessly in the capital?"

As soon as he said this, he realized that something was wrong. Wasn't he just admitting his guilt?
Perhaps it was because the memory of that year was too humiliating, causing him to lose his mind in anger.

Li Bingxue was too lazy to argue with him, and said indifferently: "If you are dissatisfied, you can go to the palace to file a complaint and let His Majesty determine why the people of the Minister of Personnel secretly monitored the Duke of Wei's mansion. Li Yunyi, if I find you doing these shameful things again, I will not trouble those people, I will go directly to the Shangshu Mansion to find your father."

"Get out of here before I change my mind!"

Others in the hall couldn't help but sigh inwardly, saying that she was worthy of being the only female general of Da Qi. Only someone of her status could ignore Li Yunyi.

I just wonder if this Mr. Li will have a seizure on the spot?

To their surprise, Li Yunyi did not fly into a rage. Instead, he said sinisterly, "General Li is still as charming as ever. I am sorry for being rude. Goodbye!"

His followers carried their injured companions and followed Li Yunyi away.

This group of people looked gloomy, but Li Bingxue felt a little strange in her heart.

Today's events seemed unusual from beginning to end, but she couldn't figure it out for a moment.

"Sister, this is the material I chose for you. Do you like it?"

Gu Wan'er's voice interrupted her thoughts. Li Bingxue had to temporarily suppress her thoughts and nodded, "All is well."

About an incense stick of time later, Li Bingxue and Gu Wan'er boarded the carriage and returned to the Duke's Mansion.

Gu Wan'er stretched her arms slightly, revealing her slim and graceful figure.

Li Bingxue looked at her flawless face and couldn't help but think of Li Yunyi again. The strange feeling in her heart resurfaced.

Even though Li Shizhi is now a favorite of the emperor, Li Yunyi should know the status of the Duke of Wei's Mansion. Logically speaking, even if he wanted to do something to Gu Wan'er, he would not dare to show it openly.

But he still dared to send people to monitor secretly.

This is obviously not normal.

Li Bingxue had a hunch that there was a conspiracy here. Could it be that Li Yunyi wanted to deliberately provoke her and stir up a conflict between the Li and Li families?
Perhaps this is the only reason, otherwise Li Yunyi would not have to ask for trouble.

"Sister, Li Yunyi is a born bad guy, but he shouldn't dare to do anything reckless. You must not do anything because of me. I can't afford it."

Gu Wan'er seemed to guess what she was thinking and spoke very seriously.

Li Bingxue smiled slightly and said gently: "Don't worry, I won't give him the chance to hurt you."

"Ok!"

Gu Wan'er responded obediently, looked at Li Bingxue with a smile, and changed the subject: "Sister, there are only nine days left until the New Year."

Li Bingxue joked, "Yes, you are one year older, and it is getting harder and harder to get married."

"It doesn't matter if my little sister never gets married."

Gu Wan'er was more open-minded and leaned closer to say, "After the New Year, it will be the first month, and then the second month. I think by mid-February at the latest, your beloved will return to the capital, and you won't have to endure the pain of missing him anymore."

Li Bingxue patted the back of her hand unhappily.

Gu Wan'er said seriously, "I'm not teasing you, I'm really happy for you. You've been hiding your feelings in your heart all these years. Even though that person was right next to you, you had to consider family and country first. I saw it with my own eyes and it hurt my heart. Now the clouds have finally cleared and the moon is shining. Your love has not been let down. This is the most beautiful story in the world."

Hearing her heartfelt words, Li Bingxue couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

After Li Liangyu came back from Dingzhou, he told her about Lu Chen's attitude towards returning to Beijing.

She knew that one of the important reasons why he insisted on going to Beijing was that he wanted to fulfill his promise to her under the witness of Li Tianrun.

After years of waiting, her heart was finally filled with joy, but she also had some anticipation that she couldn't tell others.

The guy's face quietly appeared in her mind, and she silently said to herself: "What are you doing now?"

"You certainly don't have time to think about me."

"but……"

"I miss you."

(End of this chapter)