Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

Li Yan's burly frame resembled a small mountain, and he was followed by more than a dozen fierce-looking guards. They aggressively surrounded Su Jingyao and the others, trapping them completely in the middle.

The sheer scale of the formation was enough to send chills down one's spine.

The female managers of the teahouse were terrified, their faces pale and their legs trembling. None of them had ever seen such a scene before.

But they still forced themselves to overcome their fear and stepped forward, trying to protect their guests.

"Young Master Li, your bullying behavior is unbecoming of your status. If you do not leave, I will immediately report you to the authorities."

Although the red-clad female shopkeeper's voice trembled, she still tried her best to straighten her spine and speak.

"Heh, then go report it. They were the ones who beat me first, and I still have injuries on my body. Even if you report it to the authorities, it will be the two of them who will be punished."

Li Yan stood with his hands on his hips, pointing arrogantly at Su Jingyao and Li Jin, his haughty demeanor making everyone grit their teeth in hatred.

Su Jingyao slowly raised her eyes, looking calmly at the red-clad shopkeeper, and softly comforted him, "Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Then, her cool gaze turned to Li Yan, and she asked calmly, "What do you want?"

Seeing that the woman finally showed some fear, Li Yan immediately revealed a smug smile, full of frivolity and arrogance.

"If you are willing to become my concubine, I might be lenient and let your lover go."

Upon hearing this, Li Jin's eyes instantly darkened.

He's courting death.

Li Jin was about to kick him again, but Li Yan had some experience this time. When he saw Li Jin coming, he quickly retreated, and the guards surrounded him.

"How dare you! What are you all standing there for? Quickly, beat him up!"

Su Jingyao originally intended to have the hidden guards come out to deal with this Young Master Li, but after waiting for a while, the guards did not make any move.

She frowned, a look of confusion on her face.

The guards hidden in the shadows had already seen His Majesty arrive, but without His Majesty's explicit instructions, they dared not make any rash moves.

Seeing the Emperor's expression, Anshun quickly signaled to the guards to calm down.

Jun Zechen crossed his arms, his expression indifferent, wanting to see what kind of skills this Li Jin had.

At this moment, Li Jin was surrounded by more than a dozen guards from the Li family. These guards were all holding sticks and had fierce expressions on their faces.

Although Li Jin had some martial arts skills, he still found it very difficult to deal with more than a dozen people.

Su Jingyao frowned deeply, her expression showing some worry, and her eyes darted around.

Where are the guards?

Just as Li Jin was off guard, a guard swung a stick and struck Li Jin on the back, causing Su Jingyao to shout out loud.

"stop!"

Seeing that Li Jin had been beaten, Jun Zechen finally felt a little relieved.

Li Yan watched as Li Jin gradually lost ground in the fight, his expression growing increasingly arrogant.

He swaggered up to Su Jingyao, stretched out his arm, and prepared to forcibly drag her out, muttering filthy curses, "The injuries I sustained today will be repaid by this beautiful lady!"

Upon seeing this scene, Jun Zechen's eyes instantly filled with a chilling coldness.

He then completely disregarded Li Jin, sidestepped the menacing guards of the Li family, and walked directly toward Su Jingyao.

He launched a flying kick, swift as lightning, aimed fiercely at Li Yan.

Jun Zechen used almost all his strength in that kick, and Li Yan was like a sandbag that had been hit hard, flying backward and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Su Jingyao was slightly taken aback when she saw Jun Zechen appear.

His face was terribly gloomy. Su Jingyao glanced at Li Jin, who already had many external injuries, and suddenly realized why her guards hadn't come out to help.

Was he doing it on purpose?

Fortunately, the guards of the Li family were terrified when they saw their young master being kicked away again and even spitting out blood. They turned pale and were filled with panic.

They couldn't care less about continuing to argue with Li Jin, and hurriedly went to help Li Yan up.

Li Yan's body was trembling uncontrollably, his eyes were glazed over, and he was on the verge of losing consciousness.

The guards dared not delay any longer and hurriedly surrounded Li Yan, wanting to take him back for treatment as soon as possible.

One of the men, who appeared to be the head guard, threatened, "You just wait! If the Li family finds out you've beaten the young master like this, they will definitely not let you off!"

When the onlookers saw that the young master of the Li family had been beaten so badly, they all fell silent, fearing that they would get into trouble, and hurriedly left.

The female shopkeepers were also filled with anxiety, looking at each other in bewilderment, not knowing what to do.

How can this be good?

The Li family has connections with the government, and since their young master was beaten up at their teahouse, their teahouse will probably have to close down.

When Li Jin saw His Majesty, he did not show the slightest surprise on his face. Even though there were some bruises on his lips and eyebrows, his expression remained calm and composed.

He raised his hands and bowed, exuding a calm and composed demeanor.

As if asserting his dominance, Jun Zechen firmly wrapped his arms around Su Jingyao's slender waist, his eyes cold as ice, staring straight at this former Imperial Physician Jin, whose original name was Li Jin.

He was dressed in white, with a tall and straight figure, and was indeed dashing and debonair.

I wonder who this elaborate outfit is for?

Facing Jun Zechen's oppressive gaze, Li Jin showed no sign of backing down, her expression remaining calm and composed, her gaze neither humble nor arrogant.

Jun Zechen coldly withdrew his gaze, his movements gentle yet irresistible, as he pulled Su Jingyao back to her seat.

The two sat side by side, intimately close.

Jun Zechen slightly raised his eyes, looked at Li Jin again, and said with a slight parting of his thin lips, "Sit down."

"Yes."

Li Jin bowed respectfully again before sitting down opposite the two.

Since His Majesty arrived, Miaoxia stood up and stood behind Su Jingyao, bowing her head slightly.

She carefully observed His Majesty's expression, feeling somewhat worried.

Is His Majesty angry? Please, Your Highness, don't argue with others again. I just want to see them being sweet and loving!

At this moment, the teahouse owner also noticed something amiss; the lady and her husband must be of extraordinary status.

only……

The Li family is powerful and deeply entrenched in Yicheng. Those who have offended the Li family this time will likely suffer the consequences.

The shopkeeper in red had a furrowed brow and a worried expression on his face.

"Madam, why don't you leave first? Young Master Li was seriously injured just now, and the soldiers may be here soon."

Su Jingyao turned her head, looked at the red-clad shopkeeper with a reassuring yet fearless gaze, and smiled slightly.

"It's alright. If the soldiers come, we'll go to the yamen with them. The one who's at fault today isn't you, nor am I. It's the young master of the Li family who's abusing his power."

"We've finished our tea, please bring us some more."

The shopkeeper in red wanted to try to persuade them further, since she was afraid they were outsiders and didn't know the immense power the Li family wielded in Yicheng. However, seeing the silent yet imposing man beside the beautiful lady, she swallowed her words.

She sighed helplessly and instructed the tea maids to begin serving them tea.

Jun Zechen picked up the teacup that Su Jingyao had just drunk from, took a sip of tea, his movements seemingly casual, but his eyes held a hidden sharpness.

He looked at Li Jin, who was calm and composed, with a somewhat nonchalant expression.

"Li Jin, I heard you and my wife have known each other since childhood?"

"Yes, I owe my current status to Madam's help and care when I was a child."

Li Jin's expression was calm, and his gaze was open and honest.

"Did you see each other often when you were children?"

Jun Zechen remained calm, gently turning the teacup in his hand as he continued to press for answers.

"Madam is a lady of high birth; how could I possibly meet her so casually? We may exchange letters, though." Li Jin's expression was calm and her tone even.

letter?

Jun Zechen frowned slightly, turned to look at Su Jingyao beside him, his eyes filled with questioning.

Su Jingyao looked at him innocently, blinking her clear eyes.

Li Jin managed her business and recruited people, so naturally there would be correspondence, which was a very normal exchange.

But Jun Zechen gritted his teeth, his heart filled with jealousy.

He had never seen what she looked like as a child, but Li Jin had not only seen her, but was also her capable assistant. And don't think that just because Jun Zechen pretended to be indifferent, he couldn't sense Li Jin's covetousness towards her.

Once she entered the harem, she would try every means to enter the palace as a royal physician; Sima Zhao's intentions were obvious to everyone.

"My wife has been kind and generous since childhood. Please don't misunderstand her, young master. One must learn to recognize one's own limitations."

Jun Zechen's eyes were full of warning.

Su Jingyao lowered her head slightly, her face full of black lines. Wasn't Jun Zechen being too childish?

Is he sick?

Immediately, Su Jingyao reached out and pinched Jun Zechen's waist, her expression slightly dissatisfied and her eyes filled with anger.

Jun Zechen did not react.

Li Jin naturally understood His Majesty's meaning.

"Yes, Madam is the bright moon, and Young Master is the blazing sun. You two are the perfect match."

A faint smile played on Li Jin's lips.

When she first married into the Eastern Palace during the Flower Festival, Li Jin understood her ambition. Power and status were what she yearned for; she loved the emperor, not any particular person.

Doesn't His Majesty share the same unfulfilled desire?

Now that she could see the high and mighty emperor vying for her affections, Li Jin understood that she had gotten what she wanted.

Jun Zechen's expression softened slightly upon hearing Li Jin's reply.

He held Su Jingyao's small hand that was pinching his waist in his own, and gently squeezed the soft flesh of her waist.

What did she mean by pinching him? Did she feel sorry for another man?

She went out to see Li Jin today, but he hasn't settled accounts with her yet!