"Good idea!"
Hearing Li Hongyuan's three words full of interest, Jingwan's little heart trembled. What the hell was showing off affection? She definitely didn't mean that. She was probably just standing in her own position and didn't think much before speaking. If she showed off, it would at most be a vague expression. If she let this bastard show off, Jingwan simply couldn't imagine how "immoral" that scene would be. It would definitely be used as a negative example by secular dogma. If it was seen by those old pedantic people, they would not care about your identity and criticize you.
Well, this bastard still had some sense of propriety. How could he let others see such a private thing, but if he really met Sun Yilin …
To be honest, it was originally a one-sided love. The person he loved was still intimately with another person in front of him. How painful would it be in his heart? If the love was lighter, he might be able to let it go after being stimulated like this. But what if it was bitter love? That was definitely like using a blunt knife to slash at the heart. It was torturous and was undoubtedly an unprecedented form of torture. For a person who endured and restrained his feelings, tried his best not to cause trouble to others, and had no malicious intentions, wasn't this kind of behavior a bit cruel?
Jingwan didn't know how deep Sun Yilin's feelings for her were. Judging from his attitude, it was probably not shallow. Jingwan herself didn't like to bear such a one-sided love. If she deliberately hurt the other party, she wouldn't feel good in her heart. This was definitely not what she wanted.
Jingwan simply wanted to cry but had no tears. She knew what kind of virtue this bastard had. Why didn't he speak well and still think about it? Sure enough, it was because of trust that he blurted out what he couldn't say. This was undoubtedly a trap for Sun Yilin. Most likely, Chen Zhengmin would also be added. Wasn't this a trap for herself?
Moreover, this person, if too much stimulation, may do irrational things, commonly known as evil. Who would want to see such a situation?
"Ah Yuan, how about we make a deal? Can you … "
"Wan Wan and I are in love, and we don't want others to know. Is our love something that can't be seen?" Li Hongyuan said faintly as he gently rubbed Jingwan's back.
Jingwan's scalp was numb. She didn't know whether Sun Yilin would turn evil or not. She only knew that this second in front of her could make him go crazy. If she folded her waist, this matter would be over. She was willing to risk it, but obviously, it wouldn't be over so easily. If she really "gave up" land and paid compensation to him "for" Sun Yilin, not only would this fire not be extinguished, but it would also burn more and more. She had never thought that there would be a day when she would court death herself.
Jingwan leaned on his shoulder and pretended to be dead. "I didn't say anything." Anyway, they were together almost every day and night. Instead of avoiding meeting Sun Yilin, she just had to keep an eye on him.
Jingwan had no choice but to admit defeat once again. If it was anything else, she might be able to ride roughshod over him. But when it came to matters like this, if she were to be tough, the result would definitely be disastrous. The people who would be affected would definitely not be just one or two people. Taking a step back could resolve the crisis and even save their lives. She wouldn't suffer any losses either, so why not? This bastard was so unscrupulous because he knew this point of hers. Knowing this, she couldn't change it. It was a dead knot.
In fact, the only breakthrough in this matter was Sun Yilin. That was, he would find his true love and take back all the feelings he had invested in her. Then, everything would be fine. However, this kind of thing was easy to say and difficult to say. It was easy to say that the right person would appear at the right time, but it was difficult to say that this person might not appear for the rest of her life.
Otherwise, whoever had the Water of Forgetfulness could give her a dozen and make Sun Yilin drink it all.
Li Hongyuan didn't say anything else. He quietly hugged Jingwan and let her eat more. Probably only he himself knew what he was thinking.
When it was time to set off, Li Hongyuan told Jingwan that their route had changed. They didn't go directly to Chongzhou prefecture, but to the water bandits' stronghold. He explained the ins and outs of the matter.
Originally, according to the plan, when the people on the waterway were attacked, they would abandon the boat and counterattack. They would basically be fine. Then, they would wait at the place designated by Li Hongyuan. When the people on the land arrived, the matter of Li Hongyuan having an extra "doppelganger" could be simply erased. Some things could continue to be hidden and they could continue to maintain a lower level of vigilance towards Li Hongyuan. But now, that group of people had entered someone else's territory. If he directly appeared in Chongzhou prefecture, some things would be in vain. Moreover, there was a 90% chance that he would be sent back by Emperor Le Chengdi's imperial edict. From then on, he would withdraw all his favor and maintain a high level of vigilance. He might even dig up all the past matters and directly push Li Hongyuan to the bottom of the valley.
Li Hongyuan himself didn't care. At most, some things would be brought forward. But his sweetheart …
This time, how could it not be because of Jingwan that they split into two groups? Li Hongyuan didn't want her to be associated with any danger. If Jingwan wasn't by his side, he would certainly have personally gone into battle. A white blade in, a red blade out. Just thinking about it made him excited. Ever since he married Jingwan, his entire person had indeed become much more peaceful.
Furthermore, the target of those water bandits was clearly him. Using such a method to invite people made him both interested and angry.
"Who is the other party? Isn't it said that officials and bandits are colluding? "Looking at the current situation, it didn't seem like the case.
"It can be true that officials and bandits are colluding. When one side doesn't want to play, they can disband. However, looking at the current situation, not many people know the true situation. Besides, if they can collude on the surface, they can also feign compliance in secret. As for who it is, in the entire Jiangnan, other than those in the officialdom, who else does Wan Wan think would plot against me? "
With this reminder, Jingwan immediately thought of a possibility. "The Pei family?"
"Who knows? Perhaps the bandit leader is extremely daring and suddenly has a greedy idea. He wants to use this prince to ask for money from the imperial court."
Originally, Jingwan was still worried that it wouldn't be good to just go to the water bandits' lair. After all, it was dangerous. In the end, it was downplayed like it was just a vacation.
Li Hongyuan stroked Jingwan's hair. "The last possibility is too small. If they really have this idea, the nearest Chongzhou Prefecture has already received the exact news, so this matter isn't dangerous. There are some things that I have to deal with myself. A substitute won't do."
Jingwan nodded. "If it's really the Pei family, you do have to deal with it yourself. However, the Pei family is known as the wealthiest family in Jiangnan. In fact, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are the wealthiest family in the entire Qi Yuan. Don't they feel that they are degrading themselves by colluding with these water bandits? "
"Can an aristocratic family survive just based on their 'loftiness' alone? What is the foundation? Cultural foundation is only a small part of it. Antiques, expensive calligraphy, and paintings, all kinds of things that are called elegant. One or two of them may be obtained by relying on one's reputation, but tens of thousands of them, in the end, still rely on money as the foundation. Whether it is to cultivate famous scholars or noble ladies, the word "money" is indispensable. Moreover, it is quite expensive. Although most of the people who are cultivated by this thing regard money as dung and feel that it stinks of money, if they really run out of money, they can still be free and aloof, and it can be said that they are worse than beggars. "
Jingwan actually had a deep understanding of Li Hongyuan's words. However, if one were to say that in the entire Qi Yuan, no one would dare to say that they were the second in number of men who were piled up by mountains of gold and silver. Jingwan was quite surprised to hear these words coming from his mouth. "You …"
"Wan Wan, what do you want to say? You can speak frankly. " Li Hongyuan was never worried that Jingwan would suspect anything. He basically didn't hide anything in front of her. In his opinion, it was just a matter of time before she found out or exposed him.
"Are you talking about yourself, Ah Yuan? You're sleeping on a mountain of gold and silver, yet you still complain that it's uncomfortable. "Jingwan raised her eyebrows leisurely.
"It's slightly different. I know very well where I stand. I also admit that many people in aristocratic families can't see clearly. They think that food and clothing fall from the sky."
"Therefore, since there are people who are wantonly squandering like this, there naturally has to be someone who manages it. I suddenly admire the head of the Pei family from the bottom of my heart." That's right. People like bandits could be said to be lowly people, but they could still lower their status to come into contact with them. This kind of person was truly adaptable and was quite terrifying.
"To a certain extent, he is also your grandfather."
Jingwan was slightly stunned. Indeed, the head of the Pei family was Li Hongyuan's grandfather in terms of bloodline. She was his wife, so naturally, she took after him. Speaking of which, in ordinary families, even if it was a high-ranking official or a noble, only the family of the wife was considered the official family of all the children. This included the children of concubines. If the family of a concubine recognized the family of a concubine as the official family, it was not appropriate and there were no rules and etiquette. The only exception was the royal family. The family of a prince was based on the family of his birth mother or adoptive mother, and not the family of the Empress.
"If it's really him and the Pei family is plotting something against you, will Ah Yuan agree to it?"
"The biggest plot of the Pei family is nothing more than to return to the imperial court. Although Qi Yuan is going downhill, it hasn't reached the point where it can be overthrown. No matter how much the Pei family is working hard, they don't have a strong power. They rely on their connections to maintain their superior status. In a short period of time, they can still occupy a dominant position. After a long time, they are bound to become a vassal. The Pei family can no longer maintain their rightful position. It's inevitable that they are anxious. If they want to use me, they have to first see my mood and then see what bargaining chips they have. "
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