You have truly caused me great suffering!

Chapter 37 Loneliness
As Lunar New Year's Eve approached, it got dark exceptionally early.

It was only just past 3 PM, but the sun had already set and the sky was gradually darkening.

In the hazy twilight, Li Shishi lit a celadon oil lamp, and the two of them sat facing each other to have dinner, making her feel that twilight was quite nice.

The best thing about this house is its quietness. There are no insects to bother you this season, and the gentle comfort is like the warm current flowing quietly around you in a bronze stove.

At times like these, Chen Shao always felt the atmosphere was very harmonious, which made him inexplicably comfortable.

People always need these tender moments to satisfy their spiritual needs; otherwise, they will feel lonely.

This is by no means being pretentious; even with a heart of steel, one can still yearn for tenderness.

As the year draws to a close, there are many things to do in the imperial court.

The great affairs of the country lie in sacrifice and military affairs.

Even if Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) were frivolous, he would not allow the Crown Prince to do such a thing.

Therefore, Li Shishi was very bold and would send people to invite Chen Shao to the small building for a gathering from time to time.

Chen Shao often stayed overnight and only left during the day.

Chen Shao never left empty-handed; the two of them were transferring assets. In fact, Chen Shao himself knew that it would be difficult to move everything away.

Let's keep some; we can still get quite a bit.

The start-up fund came somewhat unexpectedly, even though Chen Shao had considered other paths.

But this one point undoubtedly saved him a lot of trouble. After all, time waits for no one, and even if you have a solution, you might not have the time to do it.

The time saved is extremely valuable; I have so much to do in the Northwest.

Having money will make things much easier and more efficient.

Li Shishi's importance in his heart also increased; after all, original shares are different.

It was clear she was in a good mood. Although the meal wasn't lavish, for Li Shishi, who was used to delicacies, what she ate wasn't important; what mattered was who she ate with.

"When my cousin arrives, you go with him first. I will stay here and come to meet you in about ten days."

Li Shishi was very dignified and had excellent table manners. She was taken aback when she heard this.

She immediately felt nervous.

Thinking about leaving, although there was nothing to be reluctant about, my younger sister would also leave with me, and I had no attachments to Bianliang at all.

But this is, after all, a big deal.

She had never been so bold in her life.

It's inevitable to feel some anxiety and uncertainty.

At times like these, she always forces herself not to think about it, but only about the good, bright future and the carefree joy of escaping the cage.

This ostrich-like behavior, though not clever, is very useful.

Chen Shao watched her quietly without saying a word, letting her think about it on her own.

In the past, in plays and novels, there were often courtesans who would do anything for a man, only to be cheated out of their money and their bodies.

Looking back now, it makes perfect sense. These people, living in luxury and receiving endless praise, are actually envious of genuine emotions.

With just a little coaxing, they'll throw themselves into it without hesitation.

"After arriving in Fuzhou, I may have to live in anonymity for a while."

"Li Shishi? That's not my real name."

Chen Shao became interested and asked, "What was your name before?"

Li Shishi blushed and lowered her head, refusing to speak.

Chen Shao laughed and said, "I'll go ask Chun Tao."

"she does not know!"

Li Shishi was a little anxious, and Chen Shao clapped his hands and laughed, it seemed that Chun Tao knew about it.

I wonder what her name is that made her so vulnerable.

After the meal, Chen Shao took out the jade pendant from his sleeve. "It's for you."

Chen Shao took other people's money and gave away the things he got in return without feeling any guilt whatsoever.

After Li Shishi took it, she looked at the jade pendant and silently murmured:
With music played and harmony enjoyed, all was peaceful and serene.

With music played and harmony enjoyed, all was peaceful and serene.

Suddenly, she felt like crying. Those eight words were incredibly precious to her.

What fascinated her most about Chen Shao was his audacity in not taking the emperor seriously.

Li Shishi couldn't understand why he dared to speak so ill of the emperor.

Moreover, Chen Shao wasn't faking it. Li Shishi could tell from his eyes that he truly despised this supreme ruler of the world.

She had met too many important figures: prime ministers with immense power, renowned scholars of exceptional talent, and tycoons whose wealth rivaled that of a nation.
These people all looked at the emperor with the same reverence.

The irony is that Chen Shaoren wasn't faking it; Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty was one of the people he despised the most, and if he had to choose another, it would be his son, Wanyan Gou.

When Li Shishi learned that Chen Shao was making a living by running a shop and had no parents, she was actually a little happy deep down.

She avoided a lot of trouble.

After the meal, Li Shishi got up and made the bed.

Behind her, Chen Shao admired her swaying waist and rounded hips. In fact, whether in her clothing or her demeanor, Li Shishi tried her best to appear dignified and proper in front of Chen Shao.

She was dressed loosely tonight, covering her body's curves, but now, kneeling on the bed, some of the fabric was clinging to her body.

Although I've owned it more than once, it's still stunning from a distance.

As Chen Shao admired the scenery, he suddenly realized that he should perhaps cherish the peaceful days he had.

Have you ever experienced war?

Li Shishi shook her head and asked, puzzled, "Why do you ask that?"

"War is imminent."

There are battles at the border every year, and Li Shishi subconsciously thought he was referring to the Northwest.

The Northwest is a place of constant warfare, and even in Bianliang (Kaifeng), news from there is frequently heard.

Whenever a battle was won, the city of Bianliang would become lively, with many people spontaneously going to celebrate.

However, news of victories became increasingly rare afterward.

You'd better be careful.

Li Shishi didn't dare to say much. She suddenly felt agitated. She couldn't imagine what would happen if she went with him and Chen Shao got into trouble on the battlefield.

What bleak days those will be.

"What I mean is, war is about to break out in Bianliang."

Li Shishi smiled but didn't say anything.

She assumed Chen Shao was telling a bad joke.

How could there be a war in Bianliang?

No one born and raised in Bianliang would ever imagine that war would break out here.

The chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is long gone, and people have forgotten what war looks like.

Chen Shao didn't know why he was telling her all this; perhaps he also longed for someone he could talk to.

Everyone else thought Bianliang would continue to prosper, but you were the only one who knew the truth.

This feeling is very unpleasant.

He ran up to the Golden Palace and loudly proclaimed that he had traveled from the future and that they were about to be captured by the Jin soldiers.
Your wives and daughters, and countless people of Bianliang, will all become slaves of those brutal foreign tribes.

Will anyone believe that?
They would most likely be beaten to death.

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