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However, Fan Liuer's worries were somewhat alleviated the next day.

The first battle in which Prince Rong personally led his troops was a great victory.

This victory brought joy to everyone, and people began to sing praises of Prince Rong. Everyone said that with the brave and skilled Prince Rong sitting on that throne, the Great Yan Dynasty would surely prosper.

Even Fan Liuer was happy.

If Prince Rong wins, it means that the world will be peaceful for a while longer, and she can enjoy a few more days of peace.

But Fan Liuer did not see any joy on Li Chenbi's face.

Logically speaking, as the family of the concubine of Prince Rong, if Prince Rong were to actually assume that position, the Li family would also rise in status.

If Li Chenshu were to give birth to another prince, the Li family might even be able to join the ranks of imperial relatives.

Li Chenxin, who lived in the neighboring courtyard, was overjoyed. On the day the news of Prince Rong's great victory in his first battle arrived, he generously booked an entire restaurant to host a banquet for his guests and celebrate Prince Rong's success.

Li Chenbi, however, did not notice anything amiss. He didn't even attend the celebration banquet and returned to his residence early that night, where he spent time intimately with Fan Liuer in their room.

It's as if the glory of Prince Rong has absolutely nothing to do with him.

In terms of intellect, Fan Liuer trusted Li Chenbi. His ability to understand human nature was too profound, and with his shrewdness, he would certainly not do anything that would give others a handle to use against him.

Although Li Chenxin's banquet was too ostentatious and could very likely cause trouble for Prince Rong in the future.

However, if Prince Rong were to actually ascend to the throne, this matter would be insignificant.

On the contrary, Li Chenbi's refusal to attend will definitely become a handle against him.

Li Chenbi would never leave such a handle for Li Chenxin to seize. Even if he doesn't advocate such ostentatious behavior, he should at least show his face.

unless...

He knew that Prince Rong would not be able to take that position.

Fan Liuer was unfamiliar with the political situation in the court, but she knew Li Chenbi fairly well.

Clearly, among the few who might take that position, Li Chenxin chose Prince Rong, while Li Chenbi did not.

Between Li Chenxin and Li Chenbi, Fan Liuer naturally trusted Li Chenbi more.

Judging from what Li Chenxin did, he is clearly not a smart person; what good choices could he possibly make?

Fan Liuer didn't intend to get involved in these important court affairs that had nothing to do with her, but she couldn't resist her curiosity.

That night in bed, she quietly discussed the matter with Li Chenbi.

After listening to her analysis, Li Chenbi hugged her and kissed her. After the kiss, he asked her, "You trust me that much?"

Fan Liuer cursed inwardly that this person was always getting aroused at the drop of a hat, even when it came to serious matters.

But she wanted to coax an answer out of Li Chenbi, so she whispered, "Of course I'll believe you. Who else can I believe?"

The consequence of these words was that Fan Liuer was once again pinned down on the bed and thoroughly violated by Li Chenbi.

He was so tired that he fell asleep after not hearing Li Chenbi's answer.

Since that day, Li Chenbi has been so busy that he is rarely seen. Fan Liuer can only tell whether he has returned by the warmth around her when she is half asleep.

Since that day, good news kept coming from the border. Prince Rong won two more battles in a row, not only repelling the enemy army, but also regaining the territory ceded by the previous dynasty.

For a time, Prince Rong was in the limelight, and even the Emperor, who had been bedridden for a long time, got up and went to the ancestral temple to pray for Prince Rong.

Li Chenxin also benefited from Prince Rong's influence, gaining many followers and surpassing Li Chenbi in status in Xingzhou City for the first time.

There aren't many truly intelligent people in this world. Everyone is a weather vane, swaying whichever way the wind blows. Li Chenbi has already publicly stated his opposition to Prince Rong, so who would dare to get close to him now?

Only Fan Liuer firmly believed in Li Chenbi. She had a premonition that the situation would soon take a dramatic turn.

As night fell, Li Chenbi sat at his desk, dealing with the letters and ledgers on the table.

Li Qiuping came in from outside, walked to his side, and whispered, "Master, Qi Weiming left the city after dark."

Li Chenbi paused for a moment, then put down his pen. "It seems it's time for our Li family's drama to begin."

Qi Weiming came to Xingzhou to collect a list of wealthy households who support Prince Rong. In the future, these people who have chosen sides will become stepping stones on Yan Qi's road to rebellion.

Qi Weiming's departure signifies the completion of his mission, and the rebel army is about to begin its operations.

It's time for Li Chenbi to sever ties with Li Chenxin and extricate himself from the impending bloodshed.

He closed the ledger on the table and handed it to Li Qiuping, saying, "These are all private properties that have already been transferred to your name. Take some people to handle them tomorrow."

"Also, send a gift to the prefect's office. That old fox won't be so quick to get things done unless he gets a taste of the sweetness first."

After explaining all the matters to Li Qiuping, he stood up.

"What time is it?"

"Master, it's almost midnight."

"Is Madam Fan asleep?"

"Not yet. When I passed by Madam Fan's house, the lights were still on inside."

The master and servant walked out together. Li Qiuping followed behind Li Chenbi and asked, "Second Master, I've noticed that Siqing has been going to the market a lot lately to inquire about the war. I suppose Madam Fan is worried too. Should we tell her about our plan?"

"No need. All she does all day is eat and sleep. Sending Siqing to inquire would just be letting her hear some tidbits. Look at her, eating and drinking as usual, does she seem worried?"

"Besides, she's timid. She's only so carefree because she doesn't think a real fight will break out. If she knew what would happen next, she'd probably want to find a place to hide."

At this point, Li Chenbi suddenly smiled.

"Don't you think she's sometimes like a mouse? She seems fearless, but when she gets scared, she hides in her burrow. But if you really piss her off, she can bare her teeth and bite you."

Li Chenbi could say that, but Li Qiuping couldn't agree with him; he had learned his lesson.

His master couldn't stand anyone saying anything bad about Fan Liuer, so only he could say it.

As Li Chenbi spoke, the image of Fan Liuer shrinking back when she angered him flashed through his mind, making him feel a ticklish sensation in his heart.

She really is likable.

"Go to the kitchen and have someone make a dessert."

Li Qiuping asked in confusion, "Sir, are you hungry?"

Li Chenbi raised his lips, "Feeding mice."

Li Qiuping: "..."

He had a feeling that Lady Fan would definitely be angry.

Sure enough, half an hour later, Fan Liuer's dissatisfied complaints came from her room.

The sound was so loud that the servants outside the door could hear it clearly.

"Second Master! You've gone too far! You brought out a whole plate of pastries and only allowed me to eat one!"

But soon, the accusations were silenced, and then the lights in the room went out.

Li Qiuping thought to himself that he was getting to know the way these two got along better and better. Then he looked at the other servants and put on a stern face.

"Close your ears, everyone! Don't listen to what you shouldn't hear!"