336 Major Hemorrhage for Mo Jingli

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336. Mo Jingli Bleeds

In the main hall of Ye Manor, Mo Jingli sat drinking tea with a gloomy expression on his face. Only by tightly gripping his hands could one tell how anxious and angry he was inside. After pondering all night long, he still couldn’t put his mind at ease. Originally, he wanted to come to Ye Manor to see if he could obtain the most crucial item from Ye Yue first before trying to send her out of the city. However, it turned out that he arrived too late as Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li had already gotten there beforehand. No matter how powerful Mo Jingli was in Jiangnan, in Licheng he still needed to be restrained by Mo Xiuyao’s many rules. As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot overpower the local snake. On this land in the northwest, no matter how strong one is, whether it's a tiger or a dragon, they all need to adapt and bend.

Sweeping his gaze over the black-clothed guard standing upright at the door, Mo Jingli’s expression darkened slightly before he finally suppressed the anxiety in his heart.

"What brings Prince Li to Ye Manor so early in the morning" Mo Xiuyao’s voice, filled with a lazy chuckle, came from outside. Mo Jingli flinched as he saw a pair of shadows enter hand-in-hand. His expression darkened even more as his gaze fell on their entwined hands. He then forced a smile at Mo Xiuyao and said sarcastically, "Isn’t Prince Ding and Princess Ding here earlier than me"

Mo Xiuyao led Ye Li to sit down at the main seat and smiled, saying, "Well... Someone informed us yesterday that Ye Manor had discovered an escaped criminal who has been pursued by the Ding王府 for years. Concerned about the safety of Ye Family members, we came here early this morning to take a look. Could it be that Prince Li also received news" Mo Jingli replied indifferently, "Prince Ding must be joking. I haven’t heard anything." In his heart, Mo Jingli sneered inwardly; could he not understand Mo Xiuyao Even if every member of the Ye Family were to die in front of him one by one, it wouldn’t make a difference either. Making up this lie was clearly just to avoid him.

"Prince Li hasn’t told me yet what you are here for so early," Mo Xiuyao asked with good humor.

Mo Jingli replied coldly, "Can I not come to Ye Manor"

Mo Xiuyao shrugged and said, "As the son-in-law of Ye Family, Prince Li certainly can. Alright then, as a guest, it wouldn’t look good if I questioned Prince Li too much and made others think that Ding王府 doesn't treat guests properly. So why don’t you take your time to sit down I just got something interesting in the manor earlier and was planning on researching it." Mo Jingli’s eyes flashed with something unusual; he hadn’t expected Ye Yue to hold out against Mo Xiuyao and not be caught. However, hearing what Mo Xiuyao said made him secretly resentful. If he had known this would happen, yesterday he would have risked being discovered by Mo Xiuyao just to get Ye Yue back to the inn first. Indeed, all of Ye Family’s women were good for nothing but trouble except Ye Li!

After saying that, Mo Xiuyao no longer seemed anxious. He leaned against a chair, playing with Ye Li's hair while leisurely waiting for Mo Jingli’s reaction. After all, the chips were in his hands; he could set any price he wanted. In this light, it seemed as if Ye Yue really did give him a grand gift.

A long time later, Mo Jingli looked at Mo Xiuyao and said sternly, "What do you want"

Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows in confusion, seemingly not understanding Mo Jingli’s meaning. "Prince Li, what are you implying I don’t understand," he replied. Anger flashed across Mo Jingli’s eyes as he glared fiercely at Mo Xiuyao and said harshly, "What do I have to do for the things you got from Ye Yue" Yesterday, he only managed to get a tiny part of it from Ye Yue after the doctor confirmed that it was indeed the real antidote given by Mo Jingqi. However, such a small amount was nearly negligible.

"Well..." Mo Xiuyao found amusement watching Mo Jingli’s furious and anxious appearance as if he were being burned alive. His mood instantly improved, and he playfully stroked Ye Li's hair while softly asking, "Li, is there anything you want to ask Prince Li for quickly Prince Li holds power in Jiangnan which isn’t any poorer than our Northwest; it’s rare that he would be so generous."

Ye Li found Mo Jingli being provoked by Mo Xiuyao amusing. It was no wonder Mo Jingli was enraged, as anyone with such a handle on them would react the same way. Of course, Ye Li didn’t know that another reason for Mo Jingli’s anger was because she was sitting there listening to their conversation. While he had been drugged by Mo Jingqi himself, any man would feel embarrassed and humiliated dealing with such an issue. Especially in front of a woman he had always wanted.

Sitting in the chair, Mo Jingli panted heavily while glaring red-eyed at Mo Xiuyao. If it weren’t for their immense strength disparity, Ye Li believed that Mo Jingli wouldn't hesitate to attack Mo Xiuyao if given the chance.

After thinking carefully, Ye Li shook her head slightly and said, "There doesn’t seem to be anything I want." She couldn’t think of any valuable things she could ask for from Mo Jingli at that moment. Mo Xiuyao smiled gently, saying, "Since Li can't come up with something, let me do it then." Ye Li looked at him noncommittally; wasn’t this exactly what he had planned to blackmail Mo Jingli about

Mo Xiuyao stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment and said, "If Prince Li is so generous, I won't be impolite. Silk Snow Thread Robe, White Jade Phoenix Zither, Nine Dragons National Treasure Seal, and Emperor Tai’s Flame Sword. Also, your two nephews and nieces have just passed their full moon; you haven’t had a chance to send gifts yet. I recall there's this little shop called Chenchang that sells good toys for children, should be fine And also...

"Ink, Repair, Yao!" Mo Jingli's eyes were almost bloodshot as he glared at Mo Xiuyao; his hatred could no longer describe the situation. It wasn't that Mo Jingli was too stingy to part with these items but rather that Mo Xiuyao was simply being unreasonable in his demands. Not only was the so-called small Cinnabar Fragrance Hall one of Mo Jingli's most profitable private properties, but even if he considered the four objects Mo Xiuyao wanted, their value would surpass that of the entire treasure vault of the Grand Chu Imperial Palace.

The Silk Snow Thread Robe was made from silk produced by snow silkworms found at the peak of the snowy region. Legend had it that there were very few snow silkworms and they only spun a small amount each year, making it take over a hundred years to collect enough silk to make just one robe. The Snow Thread Robe was warm in winter, cool in summer, impervious to water and fire, and could not be pierced by swords or spears. It was considered the ultimate protective treasure. Moreover, the technique of weaving with snow silkworm silk had long been lost, making this piece the only one of its kind in the world. If it wasn't stored within the Grand Chu Imperial Palace, there would likely be a bloodbath over it.

Mo Xiuyao's demand for these four items was like digging into half of the Grand Chu imperial treasury at once. This left Mo Jingli feeling not just heartache but nearly heartbroken. Moreover, he still dared to make such demands!

Seeing Mo Jingli's enraged expression, Mo Xiuyao seemed even more pleased and continued calmly: "Furthermore, there are also some things the Li King dare not leave behind in the north, particularly in Chu Capital. Should the Li King take them back himself or give them to this king" Mo Jingli’s eyes narrowed; he clearly understood what Mo Xiuyao meant. Although the Grand Chu court had moved southward, Mo Jingli still had many spies planted in both Chu Capital and northwest. Did Mo Xiuyao want him to recall all of these people

“You can forget it.” Mo Jingli ground his teeth.

Moxiuyao raised an eyebrow with a smile: "Li King, there is no need to be so upset. When giving gifts, one should do so willingly. If the Li King does not want to give them, this king will not force you. Although I regret it slightly, as long as these items still exist, they will eventually come into my possession.” Even if Mo Jingli did not offer them, could he not obtain them through other means Mo Xiuyao expressed his intentions without restraint. This left Mo Jingli pale with anger;無奈這一場交鋒從一開始就註定了他在下方。

Moxiuyao was not in a hurry and said with a smile: "Li King, you can think about it and give me an answer later. Oh, right, if the Li King is interested, he could take Ye Erxiao back as my return gift" Mo Jingli glared at Mo Xiuyao before leaving in silence. Compared to his losses, even one hundred Ye Yue would not make up for them. What use was there for him to keep Ye Yue If he saw her now, he wanted nothing more than to strangle her.

Seeing Mo Jingli leave, both Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li also left Ye Manor without delay. Watching Mo Xiuyao's rare smile throughout the journey, Qin Feng and others instinctively kept a distance behind him in fear. Ye Li asked helplessly: "Are you really this happy about scheming against Mo Jingli" Mo Xiuyao rolled his eyes disdainfully: “Who would be so pleased With Mo Jingli’s brain, it's easy for me to scheme against him.”

“Then is it because of the treasures” Seeing Mo Jingli's expression, Ye Li also understood that the items Mo Xiuyao wanted were extraordinary. Mo Xiuyao nodded happily: "A few years ago I started searching for the whereabouts of a Snow Thread Robe. Unfortunately, Mo Jingqi kept it too tightly guarded. Even the dark soldiers from the Dingwang Manor could not find its location in the Imperial Palace. There is also the Phoenix Zither... With this, at least Qingchen can work for us another twenty years” While walking with Ye Li's hand in his, Mo Xiuyao happily planned out how to use these treasures after obtaining them. The Snow Thread Robe would be given to Ye Li due to its indestructibility, while the Phoenix Zither could be used against Qingchen so that he continued working for Dingwang Manor. The Imperial Seal didn't have much practical use but it supposedly contained a legendary book handed down through generations. It could be studied by Qingyun Scholar. As for the Flame-Extinction Sword... Although the Dingwang Manor had many treasures, even the sword personally crafted by Founder Dingwang Mo Lan Yun was not considered a famous weapon due to its recent creation. However, compared to the fabled number one sword in the world, these were clearly lacking.

The guards following them behind turned black with lines of frustration. Your Highness, the Li King hasn't agreed to give you those items yet.

Feeling extremely good about things, Mo Xiuyao didn't care if the treasures weren't his; once he set his eyes on something, it would eventually be his. Looking at the delicate and elegant woman beside him, Mo Xiuyao smiled contentedly. Once he had the Snow Thread Robe, he could rest even more assured of Ye Li's safety: "Let's go shopping."

“Shopping” Ye Li raised her eyes with a puzzled expression. Other matters aside, they rarely went out to shop in recent years. Even during their leisure time, they would usually leave the city for walks because Mo Xiuyao’s white hair was too eye-catching. Even people who hadn't seen them before would naturally associate it with their identities upon seeing such a spectacle within Li City. They would be surrounded wherever they went; it was better to go out of town where there were fewer people.

Mo Xiuyao smiled and said, "Li City is more lively these days. Shouldn't we join the citizens in their celebrations after all our hard work governing the city Let's go." He ignored Ye Li’s opinion and pulled her along to follow the direction of the most crowded streets. The guards behind watched as His Highness dragged his empress into a crowd like a gust of wind, exchanging glances. "Commander Qin, what should we do"

Qin Feng rubbed his chin: "Let's keep our distance and follow a few people while the others return to the manor. Don't get too close so they don't notice us." Clearly His Highness wanted some alone time with his empress; if they interrupted them, it could only lead to trouble for themselves. The guards behind smiled bitterly, realizing how challenging it was to stay undetected as they followed their highnesses.

Walking hand in hand through the crowd naturally drew countless gazes. Not just Mo Xiuyao's distinctive white hair marking his status, but their exceptional looks and bearing alone were enough to attract attention. Despite being surrounded by people, the citizens of Li City remained respectful and did not approach them. However, among Chu’s citizens or even guests from Western Ling and Southern Zhaoyao, there might still be a few who didn't understand or recognize them.

So when they entered a newly opened shop specializing in Western Region goods, Mo Xiuyao's face turned green upon hearing the tall Western boss, his speech distinctly different from those of central plains people, enthusiastically flattering Ye Li and offering to give her free gifts if she enjoyed something or even inviting her for an afternoon tea.

It was the first time in this life that someone had approached them so openly. Of course, such open-hearted people were rare indeed; anyone who did would likely be labeled as a lecherous man. Watching the tall and handsome Westerner without any social awareness, Ye Li pulled on Mo Xiuyao before he exploded with anger and hurriedly left the shop.

The Western Region merchant behind her was holding his most exquisite jewelry, looking dejected. Why did the beautiful Eastern Miss drag that old man away without a backward glance

A clerk from Li Cheng watched silently as his boss made one stupid decision after another and decided to warn him. After all, this newly arrived Western Region boss might be a little eccentric, but he was generally a nice person. It would be too tragic if he died in a foreign land because of his stupidity.

The young man with golden hair immediately shouted when he heard what the clerk said, "Are you saying that... The beautiful lady is actually a princess consort"

The clerk nodded and the golden-haired youth was suddenly beside himself. "But she looks like only 15 or 16 years old. I heard that the formidable princess consort already had three children."

The clerk rolled his eyes silently. You don’t look as if you are just twenty either. Westerners age faster… "Anyway, boss, the princess consort is older than you. Li Cheng has many beautiful ladies, so…" Don't go and mess with a princess consort or you will die!

Just when the young man was about to embark on a budding romance, he was cruelly cut off by an unknown clerk. It seemed that it was truly true that passionate people were more resilient as the golden-haired youth who had just been depressed for a moment suddenly revived his spirits again.

"Dear Lee, I have just met the ruler of this place. Goodness me, I didn’t greet him properly. Quickly prepare gifts, I want to pay my respects…" He heard that their king was a wise man, even though he did not notice him earlier. However, someone who could marry such an amazing princess consort must be a good ruler, so there would definitely be no problem doing business with him.

He was the second son of some wealthy merchant in the Western Region. According to his family’s rules, their eldest son could inherit almost all the wealth while other sons received only enough money for them to live comfortably or start a business for life. The young second son had brought this money and travelled thousands of miles to the East where it was said that there was gold everywhere.

Although it was not literally true, he felt as if he could earn lots and lots of money here, even starting his own business. Thinking about this made him dance with joy again. "It's so beautiful. Although the princess consort has already married, she may still have unmarried sisters… Lee is right, there are many beauties in this city. Yesterday I saw a beautiful young lady too. Maybe she hasn’t married and would be willing to accept my affection"

Lee shook his head and turned around to prepare gifts for him.

After leaving the shop, Mo Xiuyao's face was still very ugly. Ye Li smiled as she took his arm and said, "He’s obviously a newcomer in Central China who doesn’t understand the rules here. Why are you angry at him"

Mo Xiuyao gritted his teeth and said, “I’ll shut down his shop and drive him out of Li Cheng.” Daring to have ideas about my Ge Li I will kill him!

Ye Li shook her head. "He didn’t mean anything bad; it might just be their nature." She could see that the young man had no ill intentions. He was simply like some romantic Westerners, approaching beautiful women and expressing his admiration for them.

If he got a chance, he would probably develop a relationship with her, but this was merely as far as drinking tea together went.

Mo Xiuyao snorted; of course, he could see the honesty and pure appreciation in that man’s eyes. But even so, he still wasn’t happy about it.

"Alright, forget him. Didn’t you say we were going shopping How can you shop with such a solemn face" Ye Li smiled and asked.

It was hard to go against Ge Li’s wishes when she wanted something. Mo Xiuyao thus put aside his thoughts and walked through the crowd holding Ye Li's hand.

The most bustling street in Li Cheng, on a tea house overlooking this street. Several men and women sat across from each other at a table by an open window with a clear view of half the street. Sitting next to Ren Qining were naturally Empress Helan and Cloud Consort while sitting opposite Yelü Ye was Qing Yi Na who still covered her face.

Women in Northland were usually straightforward, so Empress Helan found it distasteful that the concealing Li Guifei had a proud look on her face as she looked down at everyone. Smirking and shaking her red lips, she said, "Prince Cheng, have your women from the Northern Rong learned to be pretentious like those in Central China" While saying this, she also cast a glance at Cloud Consort sitting next to Ren Qining.

Obviously, that was directed at Cloud Consort. However, even someone as pretentious as her did not wear a veil on her face.

Naturally angered by Empress Helan’s indirect insults, but Cloud Consort also despised the woman in white sitting opposite Yelü Ye. She could tell this woman was from Central China and had taken a Northern Rong name even though she followed Prince Cheng. Moreover, she covered her face as if it was something to be ashamed of.

“Empress Helan, you are wrong. Our women in Central China may not be as straightforward as those in the Northland, but we don’t hide and are open about ourselves. No maiden would cover their faces.” If she were a maiden, then naturally she shouldn’t follow men around. Since she did, why was she covering her face

With such ruthless criticism from these two women, Li Guifei’s eyes turned frosty. "King of the Northland, are all your women in the palace just gossips Or has Mo Xiuyao killed all your Northern Rong women who could come out to greet people

Saying this, not only the Queen of Helan and Yun Fei changed their expressions, but even Ren Qining's face turned serious. With a rather gloomy gaze, he stared at Concubine Liu for quite some time before faintly telling Ye Lüye, "Brother Ye, your fiancée is indeed interesting..."

This time, it was Concubine Liu who looked displeased. Just like she disdainfully ignored the Queen of Helan and Yun Fei to confront Ren Qining directly, Ren Qining's direct conversation with Ye Lüye also indicated that he held no regard for squabbling with a woman.

Ye Lüye gave Concubine Liu a subtle warning look. Though she was furious, she could only suppress her anger inwardly.

The Queen of Helan glanced at Ye Lüye and then at Concubine Liu before smiling and saying, "I may not be as good as my cousin, but I can still manage to meet people here, right Seventh Prince, there are many women suitable for wives in our northern borderlands; you should look elsewhere."

At this moment, Yun Fei didn't care about her conflict with the Queen of Helan and asked with glee, "What's wrong with her I think she looks very beautiful."

"She is too old. In our northern borderlands, women at her age could already be grandmothers," said the Queen of Helan without holding back. Women in the Northern Rong region married earlier than those in Central Plains, so it was indeed not uncommon for a woman like Concubine Liu to have grandchildren or great-grandchildren. Even if she remained as charming and beautiful as ever, there were still some signs of age that couldn't be concealed.

Extra:

Feng Qing's recommendation:

A new work by my friend Kong Qingji titled "Rural Beauty Doctor".

Synopsis:

[A heartwarming romance about one man and one woman]

The fiancé she longed for actually had an affair with her cousin, and he even arrogantly offered her a secondary wife position as if it was the most reasonable thing in the world.

After being framed and pushed into a lotus pond where she perished, Sun Jinxiu reincarnated as herself upon regaining consciousness.

The heiress of an international pharmaceutical dynasty, Sun Wen, is reborn into a rural family, transforming from a simple-minded village girl to a formidable herbalist woman.

Orphaned at a young age and living in dire poverty with her brother, they barely scrape by on a few acres of barren land and two mud-brick houses.

To make matters worse, their maternal grandmother's family is domineering, while her uncle's family is greedy and oppressing them.

Moreover, the local magistrate, with his meek appearance, adds to their troubles by interfering in their affairs. teasing talk. She took the handkerchief to dab her mouth corner and said with a faint smile: "Big Brother, when did you start caring about titles If the prince truly follows me in calling, isn’t he g...