My father is the main character, but the female leads want to kill me.

Although the streets around Jinling Chamber of Commerce were brightly decorated and bustling with activity, the surrounding area was eerily quiet. Apart from the guards, there was practically no one around, which was rather ironic.

This was actually a bit overstepping its bounds, but Yuan Fei, the captain of Jin Zhenpeng's guard team, was a powerful expert at the Spirit Pill Realm. No one could contend with him unless someone at the Nirvana Realm appeared.

There are Nirvana Realm experts in Wangdu Anling, but no one will come. Everyone is watching coldly, waiting to see how things will develop.

In the living room of Li Yuhan's room on the top floor, Li Yuhan was being helped by her maids to put on the wedding dress of a royal princess. The dress was red with delicate dragon and phoenix patterns embroidered in gold thread, and even adorned with some beautiful jade. She wore a phoenix crown on her head, which was also decorated with expensive jewels. The crown washed away some of the charming temperament on Li Yuhan and added a sense of elegance and nobility.

Xiao Qiu, the maid, was drawing Li Yuhan's eyebrows and the corners of her eyes, making Li Yuhan's narrow eyes even more beautiful and charming, like a pool of autumn water full of spring passion. Even Xiao Qiu, a woman herself, couldn't help but feel envious: "President, even if you put aside your stunningly beautiful face, just those eyes alone could steal the souls of countless men!"

"You little rascal, you really know how to talk!"

Li Yuhan smiled and gently pinched Xiao Qiu's nose. She took out a pre-sealed red envelope from her spatial ring, placed it heavily in Xiao Qiu's hand, and said softly, "Here's a red envelope for you in advance. Take good care of it and don't lose it!"

Xiao Qiu didn't dare to take it and pretended to shove it back to Li Yuhan, but Li Yuhan refused to take it. Just as the two were struggling, the maid outside knocked on the door and called out, "President, Madam is here!"

"Let her in!"

After responding, Li Yuhan patted Xiao Qiu's waist slightly harder and said fiercely, "If you don't accept it, I'll beat you to death, you little brat! Get out of here!"

"Woooo..."

Xiao Qiu let out a sob, stuffed the red envelope into her bosom, rubbed her bottom with one hand, and left Li Yuhan's room looking miserable.

A moment later, the door to the room was pushed open. When Li Jinling saw her daughter, her eyes lit up: "I never expected you to look so beautiful in my wedding dress from back then, it's just..."

Li Jinling closed the door behind her, went to Li Yuhan, and looked at the face that was so similar to her own but much younger. Tears welled in her eyes as she said, "Child, find a chance to escape on the way. You won't have a good life if you marry into that family..."

Li Yuhan reached out and gently wiped away Li Jinling's tears, even trying to smooth out the fine lines at the corners of her eyes. She shook her head and said, "Mother, I'm not leaving. I still have things to take care of, but I will send you away. I've already found someone to take you away from the Li Dynasty..."

"Child, what do you want to do?"

Upon hearing Li Yuhan's words, Li Jinling instinctively tensed up, gripping Li Jinling's arm tightly and shaking her head as she cried out, "I won't allow you to do anything foolish!"

“Mother, I won’t do anything foolish. I value my life very much… I just need you to leave the Li Dynasty temporarily. When I’ve resolved the issues with the Li Dynasty, you can come back and see that your daughter is the Empress!” Li Yuhan smiled brightly.

But Li Jinling was very puzzled: "Empress? You don't mean to overthrow the Li Dynasty, do you?"

“Judging from their actions, they have already given up on me. The Jinling Chamber of Commerce in various places has been replaced by people from the royal family one after another... The dynasty is rotten to the core, and with the three major families eyeing it covetously... Mother, it is no longer worth our service…” Li Yuhan said.

"But this is... well, whatever..."

Li Jinling didn't want to say much. She had witnessed the actions of the royal family. This unwarranted war was caused by some people within the royal family. If it weren't for their power struggles and Emperor Li Tianyi's inaction, everything would be problematic. Moreover, her daughter seemed to have changed a lot compared to before. Could it be...? She couldn't help but glance towards the bedroom...

The mother and daughter chatted for a long time. If it weren't for the repeated urging from Yuan Fei, the captain of the guard team below, they probably could have talked for days and nights.

After seeing her mother off, Li Yuhan made up an excuse to delay the time, then went into the bedroom. As soon as she entered, she slapped Lin Ran, whose buttocks were exposed, on the bedside and said angrily, "Still sleeping... Get ready to leave!"

"Oh, it's just a nap, why are you so angry!"

Lin Ran rubbed his eyes and started putting on the clothes beside him. He blinked and looked at Li Yuhan, who was so close to him, and couldn't help but widen his eyes and subconsciously exclaim, "Holy crap, do you look that good today?"

"Hey, isn't it beautiful? It's my mother's wedding dress from back then!"

Li Yuhan was quite pleased with Lin Ran's lustful appearance, and even generously twirled him around, her skirt fluttering slightly, the pendant on her phoenix crown making a crisp sound.

Those long, narrow, phoenix-shaped eyes looked at Lin Ran with a passionate gaze, and she even used a bit of seductive magic. Wouldn't that bewitch that old pig?

Lin Ran wiped away the tears from the corner of her mouth, coughed, bent slightly, and changed the subject: "Where do you want me to hide?"

"here?"

Li Yuhan pointed to her chest, and before Lin Ran could speak, her little hand slid down again. She blinked her big eyes and teased, "Are we still going to the deep valley?"

Lin Ran: "..."

If I dare to go, do you dare to release it?

……

At the entrance of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce headquarters, Yuan Fei asked the guards what time it was and took another step to enter the Jinling Chamber of Commerce to inquire again. But as soon as he turned around, he saw Li Yuhan walking out of the Chamber of Commerce in a radiant manner. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, why aren't you wearing the wedding dress that the First Prince gave you?"

"Do I need a mere guard captain like you to tell me what I want to wear?" Li Yuhan coldly retorted, displaying the aura of a Spirit Core Realm expert.

Yuan Fei also quickly mobilized his spiritual power, but his aura was still much weaker than Li Yuhan's. He immediately knelt on one knee and shouted, "Your subordinate knows his mistake and begs Your Majesty for punishment!"

"Leave far away!"

Li Yuhan snorted coldly and stepped into the luxurious carriage that was already waiting at the door.

Seeing this, Yuan Fei didn't say much. He directed the guards to mount their horses and escort Li Yuhan's carriage "smoothly" to Mingcheng, the capital of the Jin Dynasty.

News of the convoy's departure reached all parties, including the three major families in Anling. In addition to the news of Li Yuhan's departure, they also received an invitation from the Jin Dynasty, inviting them to attend the wedding of the Jin Dynasty's eldest prince, Jin Zhenpeng.

The royal family also received such an invitation. This was a trap, and it would determine how the protracted war between the Yi Dynasty and the Kim and Yun Dynasties would end.

At the Crown Prince's residence in Mingcheng, Jin Zhenpeng was extremely excited after receiving news of Yuan Fei's departure. He waved his right fist in the air, and a dark red light flashed in his eyes.

Before long, a dark red mist rose from his study, and the black-robed man from before had come here once again.

Jin Zhenpeng knelt down and asked, "My lord, what are your orders?"

"What about people?"

The black-robed man asked.

“The person is already on their way and will arrive in Mingcheng soon, but…” Jin Zhenpeng hesitated, but sensing the murderous aura of the man in black, he quickly said, “The other party is not wearing the wedding dress I specified, and has not yet accepted the king’s faith!”

"It's alright. Once she arrives here, she won't be able to escape!" The man in black robes continued, "Have you invited everyone from the Li Dynasty? This time, our king is going all out to help you eliminate your opponent. If you fail to complete the task the king has given you, you should know the consequences, right?"

"I know, I know, please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Jin Zhenpeng kowtowed repeatedly.

The man in black robes left satisfied, leaving only Jin Zhenpeng, who was bleeding from his head after kowtowing, in the study with a gloomy look in his bloodshot eyes.

Jin Zhenpeng stood up, walked to the desk, looked at the portrait of Li Yuhan on the desk, wiped the portrait with his blood-stained right hand, and roared hoarsely, "They're all mine, all mine!"

……

Within the territory of the Li Dynasty, a caravan was traveling at a considerable speed. This was the caravan of Li Yuhan and her companions, who had set off from Anling. They were heading towards Nanshan Pass, intending to exit through Nanshan Pass and enter Mingcheng, the capital of the Jin Dynasty.

One of the luxurious carriages in the convoy was completely hidden from view from the outside; even a powerful expert like Yuan Fei, who was at the Spirit Pill Realm, could not see what was happening inside.

Inside the carriage, Li Yuhan had already removed her phoenix crown and was leaning against Lin Ran's chest without any proper posture. In her hand, she held a bright red spiritual fruit, took a bite herself, and handed the rest to Lin Ran.

Lin Ran didn't have any dietary restrictions and ate whatever was offered. Sometimes when he bit Li Yuhan's slender fingers, Li Yuhan would giggle and ask, "Want another bite?"

This fox spirit is really disturbing his Daoist mind!

Lin Ran wrapped her arms around Li Yuhan's slender waist and looked out the window at Jin Zhenpeng's guards. She couldn't help but tease, "Your carriage is really high-class. With so many advanced formations, these people can't even detect the inside of the carriage. No wonder you called me out."

"I was just worried you'd suffocate if you were sitting in my chest like that!" Li Yuhan said in a teasy tone, snuggling closer to Lin Ran.

Lin Ran angrily slapped the full moon, and Li Yuhan blushed and calmed down a bit. Leaning against Lin Ran's chest, listening to Lin Ran's strong heartbeat, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "What kind of adventures have you had over the years, and what women have you been with? Tell me about it. It'll be a long time before we get to Mingcheng!"

"Why are you saying all this!"

Lin Ran took a bite of the spiritual fruit and couldn't help but smile.

"They want to know!"

Li Yuhan brought her powdered face close to Lin Ran's face and said coquettishly, "I won't be jealous. So many women like you, which means you're charming, and I have good taste!"

"If I'm so charming, why do you still call me 'old pork'!" Lin Ran pushed Li Yuhan away helplessly, wiped her face, and touched a hand full of white, greasy makeup powder.

"Old pork is an affectionate nickname, an affectionate nickname!"

Li Yuhan continued to act coquettishly, and eventually Lin Ran got annoyed and started talking to Li Yuhan about some things.

When Li Yuhan heard that Lin Ran had actually had an affair with the renowned genius Sword Sect Fairy of the Central Region, she excitedly punched Lin Ran in the chest and exclaimed, "Old pork, you're really charming! How did you do that? You've managed to win over such a genius woman. If I share the same man as a genius, then I'm practically a genius too!"

Lin Ran was speechless upon hearing Li Yuhan's outrageous words. He truly hadn't expected Li Yuhan's thinking to be so unconventional. Is this how you use rounding? Don't insult rounding, you bastard!

"They were probably captivated by my charm!" Lin Ran decided to boast a little.

But Li Yuhan looked like she saw right through Lin Ran. She took a sip of the fruit wine on the table and spat, "If I'm not mistaken, you must have relentlessly pursued her and then played the hero to save her a few times before you finally won her over, right? I bet you were rejected by the Sword Sect Fairy quite a few times. There aren't that many older men like me who are throwing themselves at each other!"

Lin Ran: "..."

While this is largely true, putting all that aside, does he really lack the mature charm of a middle-aged man?

"alright!"

Li Yuhan gently pinched Lin Ran's pretty face, then leaned close to her ear and breathed hot air, saying, "To me, you'll always be the most charming and the most powerful. After this matter is settled, I'll give myself to you, let you vent your frustrations and regain your confidence as a man, how about that?"

Lin Ran swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing. He had to admit that he was completely under Li Yuhan's thumb. This woman was no longer just a vixen; she was a bewitching demon who brought ruin to the country. How many times would he have to die because of this woman?

.....

44. The Strange City of Names (4K)

The journey by carriage was always tedious and tiring. After playing around with Lin Ran for a while, Li Yuhan fell into a deep sleep in Lin Ran's arms. Lin Ran looked out the window, ignoring the guards rushing by on both sides of the carriage, and looked at the distant foothills.

Although the sky was dark, the golden-red specks on the horizon made Lin Ran recognize that they were the mountain where Linshan City was located.

"After this matter is resolved, I'll go back and take a look. I wonder how the Lin family is doing now?" Lin Ran shook his head and chuckled. He couldn't be considered a qualified clan leader. He hadn't gone back for so many years and hadn't sent a reply. If it weren't for Li Yuhan's help, the Lin family might have been ruined in his hands.

He looked down at the sleeping Li Yuhan. Her beautiful face, adorned with makeup, combined with her serene sleeping expression, could be described as a beautiful portrait. Unfortunately, it was ruined by the glistening drool dribbling from the corner of her mouth, turning her from a sleeping beauty into a drooling, slovenly woman.

Hopefully things will go smoothly from now on!

Lin Ran pinched Li Yuhan's cheek, thinking to herself.

……

Myeongseong, the capital of the Kim Dynasty, is not far from the Yi Dynasty. It can be reached by going out from Namsan Pass and heading northwest.

If you have excellent horses to travel with, the speed will naturally be several times faster.

Li Yuhan and her convoy traveled day and night, and in just three days they arrived at Nanshan Pass. They were only half a day's journey away from Mingcheng. Once they reached Nanshan Pass, Yuan Fei was no longer in such a hurry to continue, and even had the team camp and rest there.

Inside the carriage, Li Yuhan, seeing Yuan Fei's actions, couldn't help but sneer and say disdainfully, "Heh, it seems that now that you're on your own turf, you're not afraid I'll run away..."

"I never imagined Nanshan Pass would become like this..."

Lin Ran looked out the window and saw the devastation everywhere, as well as the emaciated children who occasionally passed by on the street. They were dressed in tattered clothes, their dark feet exposed, and they looked at their convoy with terrified eyes.

Li Yuhan also saw the children on the street and said helplessly, "War always only makes the lower classes suffer. Over the years, I've had the Jinling Chamber of Commerce take in quite a few orphans and teach them a skill to make a living, but it's just a drop in the ocean..."

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As long as the war continues, there will be no shortage of displaced children and orphans. The scene at Nanshan Pass is just a microcosm of this war.

"Is the Jin Dynasty now the actual controller of Nanshan Pass?" Lin Ran asked.

Li Yuhan nodded, pointed to the soldiers patrolling the streets outside the window, and said, "Don't be fooled by those soldiers wearing the uniforms of the Li Dynasty; they've actually been replaced by people from the Jin Dynasty."