Free Web NovelLi Mo originally thought that the famous Prince Zhennan's Mansion should be magnificent and splendid, but he never expected that besides its large area, it looked so unremarkable.
The vermilion on the gate pillars was peeling, the stone lion had a missing tooth, and the courtyard wall looked as if it hadn't been repaired for a long time.
It stood at the junction of the Imperial City, with a vermilion wall and glazed tiles of the palace on one side, and pavilions, towers, carved beams, and painted rafters across the street on the other.
So, Prince Zhennan's Mansion looked like the dividing line between the Imperial City and the Inner City.
"We don't live here often; many things were sold off long ago. It's a pity that it was bestowed by the Emperor, so it can't be bought or sold."
Zhong Zhenyue sighed, patting the stone lion.
Clatter—
As a result, the stone lion's last remaining tooth also fell to the ground.
He was silent for a moment, then pulled half a rice ball from his in my arms and stuck the tooth back onto the lion.
..."Old Zhong, where did you get that rice ball?"
"Oh, it's what was left from breakfast. I figured I'd make do with it for lunch."
"Is it that exaggerated?"
Li Mo had also recently noticed that Old Zhong was a bit different. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com
He remembered that in Yunzhou, Zhong Zhenyue would throw money around for a demonic cult enchantress, his gold nuggets seeming endless.
Now, he even saved leftover rice balls... Zhong Ling jumped out of the carriage: "He only recently realized how poor our family is."
Well, if he hadn't been to Southern Xinjiang, Li Mo would also find it hard to imagine.
He was a terrifying force in Southern Xinjiang, ranked third on the Earth List, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops.
These phrases combined would make anyone think of a powerful magnate.
But what if you had to pay out of your own pocket to maintain such an army, and still keep its fighting strength relatively high?
"Then wouldn't it be good if I invested in Prince Zhennan?"
Li Mo naturally thought so.
Investing in Prince Zhennan would be equivalent to investing in all of Southern Xinjiang. By then, he would no longer have to worry about Martial Arts Comprehension... But it might also drag him into certain whirlpools.
He still needed to meet Prince Zhennan first.
Zhong Zhenyue led Li Mo through the long corridor to the study. At the entrance, there were not only several personal guards but also eunuchs in crimson-purple robes attending.
The eunuch announced their arrival inside, and only then did Li Mo and Zhong Zhenyue enter.
"Father."
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Li Mo bowed respectfully.
"I've heard much about you, Little Overlord."
Prince Zhennan was sitting at his desk, holding a scroll in his left hand and playing a game of chess against himself with his right.
He wore casual clothes, looking like an ordinary middle-aged man at leisure at home, without any military bearing.
What surprised Li Mo even more was that Prince Zhennan, upon their first meeting, called him by that amusing nickname, a name usually only used by people of the Jianghu.
People of the Jianghu could become friends after a single drink and a few words.
Li Mo suddenly felt that Prince Zhennan had shed his aura and become much more approachable and easygoing.
Is this really Prince Zhennan?
【Name: Zhong Qin】
【Age: 47】
【Bone Structure: Sky-Propping Body】
【Realm: Law Body Peak】
【Fate: Gold with Gray】
【Evaluation: Third on the Earth List, Pillar of Southern Xinjiang. However, his most formidable skill is not martial arts, but his art of commanding an army, making him an enemy of ten thousand men.】
【Recent Encounters: Implemented the 'equal-field' system in Southern Xinjiang, allowing soldiers and civilians to cultivate their own land. This has long been seen as a thorn in the side of the imperial court, yet his prestige is immense, surpassing that of the Great Yu imperial family in Southern Xinjiang...】
"Zhong Shu, why did you suddenly call me today?"
Xiao Li was still so good at coaxing elders.
Zhong Qin poured him a cup of tea:
"In Southern Xinjiang, you risked your life, disregarding personal gain. I've been thinking about how to thank you."
"After much thought, you probably aren't interested in fame or fortune."
He was a little interested in fame... Xiao Li understood himself very well.
"So, are you willing to learn the method of being an enemy of ten thousand men?"
...Buyun Tower.
"It can merge my Hundred Phoenix Form and Lunar Form into one."
Watching the sky outside grow dark, Ying Bing's consciousness withdrew from the Bronze Divine Tree seed. After finishing her daytime cultivation, she looked at the picture book on the tea table.
This was 'accidentally left behind' by Shang Qinqing, who forgot to take it when she left.
"Why do so many people like «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» to read it?"
"And it's a special collector's edition..."
It wasn't evening yet. Ying Bing picked up the latest chapter of "the overbearing female emperor falls in love with me." Before she even flipped it open, the pages were blown open by the wind.
Chapter 134: 【I've Come Clean: I'm Master's Husband, I'm Done Pretending!】
If Li Mo were here, he would definitely complain that Senior Brother Ouyang was truly a Genius at this kind of work.
With a title like that, no wonder the picture book could sell all the way to Dijin... The content was even more incredible.
"..."
Ying Bing flipped a page, her eyes slightly dazed.
"If we marry, we will face a thousand fingers of scorn, rumors, and the destruction of our very bones..."
..."There is a sincere love before me. If I don't cherish it well, if I absolutely must put a time limit on this love..."
..."First bow to Heaven and Earth, second bow to the Esteemed Elders!"
"You're still calling me Disciple at a time like this?"
"Husband..."
Well, well.
"the overbearing female emperor falls in love with me" was updated quickly. Ouyang worked overtime every day, pushing it all the way to the wedding. Unfortunately, the story stopped after the bows to Heaven and Earth, just as they were about to enter the bridal chamber.
"Why does it end here?"
"At least finish drawing it..."
Ying Bing was initially a little dismissive, but by the end, she was reluctant to part with it, then suddenly her eyes glazed over.
Why had she unconsciously finished reading the picture book?
And... why was the sense of immersion so strong?
Hmm, it must be because the picture book was drawn too well, too captivating... She glanced at the sky, then got up and went downstairs.
"Hm? Where's my picture book? I haven't finished reading it yet, where did it go?"
At the table in the main hall, as soon as Shang Qinqing saw Ying Bing approach, she cleared her throat, her voice not small.
"Little Bing'er, do you have any idea?"
"I have one in my room; I don't know if it's yours that you dropped." Ying Bing was expressionless, looking elsewhere.
"Ah, this chapter of the picture book was quite good. I've only read half of it. What happened next?"
"I didn't read it."
Ying Bing's beautiful face remained serene, not falling for it at all.
Shang Qinqing rested her chin on one hand: "That's too bad. I heard that the plot of the picture book was conceived by someone we all know and drawn by a Qingyuan Sect Disciple."
"There's such a thing?"
"Hehe..."
Shang Qinqing's narrowed eyes were full of amusement.
Whether you've read it or not, she was going to ship it first.
"?"
Ying Bing pursed her lips, unsure if Shang Qinqing had guessed, then lowered her gaze to the outside.
It was already so dark.
Why wasn't he back yet?
Prince Zhennan's Mansion.
"There's plenty of time; you can learn military strategy slowly. As for the funding, let's forget it; it won't do you any good. Will you stay for dinner today?"
Zhong Qin asked, standing in front of the sand table.
"I won't impose. I need to go back and cook."
Li Mo bowed seriously, regretting that this investment didn't succeed, but also knowing that Prince Zhennan was kind and didn't want to drag him into trouble.
It seems I can only change my approach... "By the way, Zhong Shu, when I traveled through Southern Xinjiang, I found that many villages are no longer isolated and often come to Qingmu City for trade. Their local products should sell very well in Great Yu."
After Li Mo finished speaking, he glanced at the sky and quickly took his leave.
