Warm medicine emits fragrance

This oath is a bit too much, Fan Liuer thought to herself.

She didn't want to make it, saying, "Don't you not believe in gods? This oath won't be effective."

Li Chenbi bit her ear, "Just send it."

Fan Liuer remained silent, using silence to express her refusal.

Li Chenbi wasn't in a hurry, so he just kept her hanging on.

Finally, Fan Liuer couldn't take it anymore. Being stuck in this limbo and having to endure Li Chenbi's provocations was really unbearable.

Moreover, even though Li Chenbi was holding me, it was still a bit cold standing by the window like this.

"I'll post it, I'll post it."

Looking at the full moon in the sky, she licked her lips and said, "I swear to the gods that if I do not stay by Li Chenbi's side in the future, may all the men around me suffer a terrible death."

At the same time, she thought to herself: Since there are no gods, this oath won't take effect.

After saying that, she turned to look at Li Chenbi, "Are you satisfied now?"

Li Chenbi was satisfied and let out a soft chuckle in her ear.

"Words become law, Fan Liuer. When necessary, we must still have reverence for the gods."

However, Fan Liuer had no time to process these words; Li Chenbi's words had already stirred up the entire lake.

The lone little boat was battered to pieces by the waves.

It's really pitiful.

Fan Liuer had no recollection of how she returned to the Li residence afterward; the last memory she had was of falling asleep in Li Chenbi's arms, exhausted.

When I opened my eyes, I saw the familiar bed curtains and smelled the familiar scent of incense on the blankets.

"Madam Fan, you're awake?" Siqing's voice rang in my ears.

Fan Liuer was drowsy and closed her eyes again.

Siqing's voice came again, "Madam Fan, it's time to get the medicine. Wake up first."

Fan Liuer was so sleepy that she couldn't keep her eyes open no matter what she did. Finally, Siqing's voice changed to a deep, resonant voice.

"You can go out now."

After that, Fan Liuer didn't remember much. She only felt that she was not at peace, but also felt a sense of relief and liberation.

Finally, I drifted off to sleep again.

When I woke up again, the room was dark.

She turned her head to look outside and noticed in the dim light that only the outer room had candles lit, while the inner room did not.

Is it still dark?

"Madam Fan, you're awake?" Siqing came in from behind the screen.

"When did I get back?" She propped herself up to sit up, but as soon as she moved, her body started to ache uncomfortably.

Siqing came over to help her up. "She came back this morning."

This morning...

Fan Liuer seized on this word, "Then now?"

"It's already dark. What did you do yesterday, Madam Fan? You slept all day today."

The images of yesterday flashed through Fan Liuer's mind. Her face stiffened for a moment, and finally she let out a deep sigh.

"Neglectful men are best avoided, or they'll find all sorts of ways to torment you."

Upon hearing this, Siqing seemed to understand and wisely refrained from asking any further questions.

Although she was still a virgin, she had seen the world around her while following Fan Liuer around.

"Madam Fan, you must be hungry. The food has been kept warm in the kitchen. Shall I have them bring the dishes?"

Fan Liuer was indeed hungry; she hadn't eaten all day, and her stomach was empty.

"it is good."

After getting dressed and washing up, she sat down at the dining table and then remembered Li Chenbi.

"Where is Second Master?"

"Second Master went out at noon and hasn't returned yet."

Fan Liuer felt it was really unfair. Why was she so tired that she had to sleep all day while he was still so energetic?

It's truly unfair how the world works!

At this moment, Li Chenbi was in the council hall of the prefect's mansion. He sat below the prefect, holding a cup of tea in his hand.

The cold-brewed green tea, the icy liquid going down his throat, eased some of his irritability.

"Lord Liu, it's time to replace the tea in your residence."

Upon hearing this, Prefect Liu Qing paused for a moment before laughing and saying, "Nephew Li, you are indeed known for your discerning palate. Although this tea is aged, aged tea has its own merits, and I am a sentimental person."

Li Chenbi put down his teacup, stood up, and said, "Since that's the case, then I won't disturb Lord Liu any longer. Farewell."

After saying that, he turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

This time, Liu Qing was stunned. It took him a while to come to his senses. By the time he chased after him, the person had already disappeared from sight.

He stamped his foot, annoyed, and said, "How can this person have no patience at all? I was just being difficult, and he didn't even try to persuade me!"

Madam Liu came out from the inner room, stood beside him, and asked, "So, what are your plans, husband?"

Liu Qing looked up at the sky above. The weather was bad today, with thick fog covering the night, a sign that the weather was about to change.

Just like the Great Yan Dynasty.

He sighed, "My dear wife, I have served as an official for decades and was just about to retire and return to my hometown to enjoy my retirement. I never expected that this would happen at the very end."

"Do you think God saw that my life had been too smooth in the first half of my life, so He made me suffer this calamity before I stepped down?"

Madam Liu interrupted his rambling and asked again, "So, what does my husband intend to do?"

Liu Qing's shoulders slumped. "What else can I do? If Xingzhou were any closer to the capital, I would still have a choice."

"Xingzhou is far from the capital and the emperor, and it's a strategically important location. If you were a rebel, where would you be your first target?"

"We had no choice but to lead the people of the city in a desperate fight against the few garrison troops and rebels stationed in the city."

At this point, he sighed again, "The court has already lost the support of the people. Even if I wanted to resist, my men might not think the same way. In that case, the rebels might not kill me, but my own people would probably attack me first."

"Li Chenbi's suggestion seems dangerous, but it is indeed the best choice at present. It's just that Li Chenbi is still the same old jerk. In the past, I had to rely on him to make some money, and he would boss me around. But now, at a time like this, he still has that cold face."

"He's so sure I can only choose him. This kind of person is really annoying. To be honest, I'm a little afraid of him. He even schemes against his own brother. If Li Chenxin doesn't restrain himself from now on, he might not even be able to save his life."

"If I had a younger brother like that, I would have strangled him when he was born, so he wouldn't become a major threat when he grew up."

Mrs. Liu had completely lost her patience and interrupted him with a frown. "So?"

"What are your plans, my husband?"

Liu Qing looked at her, "I can only gamble with my husband..." He stopped mid-sentence, under a warning look from Madam Liu, and gave the conclusion, "Cooperate with Li Chenbi."

Madam Liu withdrew her gaze, turned around, and said, "Don't talk so much nonsense next time."

Liu Qing caught up with her, "My wife, I'm so anxious. If I don't tell you, who else can I tell?"

"Oh dear, my dear wife, please slow down! Wait for your husband!"

"It's too dark today, are you scared? Let me hold your hand."