Stunning beauty

Chapter 2272 Bait

It was cold and windy.

In the mansions of the great merchant capital, the cold winter has not yet arrived, and the rich and powerful have begun to burn charcoal for warmth.

Only the poor families are still holding on and do not dare to be so extravagant.

All living beings are diverse, and the differences between people are so clearly reflected in the matter of burning charcoal.

In the cold wind, a funeral procession passed by with loud cries. They were the family members of the powerful people who died in the Night Ghost Rebellion a few days ago.

These days, more and more people seem to have died in the capital, and funeral processions can be seen every few days.

In these troubled times, everyone in the capital was in panic, and the atmosphere was extremely depressing.

Even a fool can feel the aura that a storm is about to come.

"It's so cold!"

In the inner courtyard of the Li family, Holy Lord Yunying lay in front of the window and said, "When will this damn weather clear up?"

"Maybe it won't clear up."

Under the porch, Li Ziye looked at the weather outside and replied.

"What do you mean?"

Holy Lord Yunying opened his eyes wide and asked in surprise, "Can the sun not come out forever?"

"Winter is coming."

Li Ziye said calmly, "The cold winter has enveloped the earth, and the polar night has followed."

"That's not right. Isn't the Confucian leader still alive?" Holy Lord Yunying asked in confusion.

"So, the polar night has not yet come."

Li Ziye replied calmly, "It's just that the clouds cover the sun and winter comes early."

While speaking, Li Ziye reached out to cover his legs with the fur robe, covering his legs tightly.

"Are you cold too? If you want to be cold, why don't you go inside?" Holy Lord Yunying asked doubtfully.

"not cold."

Li Ziye smiled faintly and responded, "Holy Lord, I forgot that my body is unconscious. Covering my legs is just a habit. There is no need to enter the house. I am waiting for someone. Counting the days, it should be about the same." coming."

He has been waiting for two days. If he doesn't come, he will curse.

"Who is it?" Holy Lord Yunying asked curiously.

"Mu Bai." Li Ziye replied.

"Little boy."

As soon as he finished speaking, a servant walked quickly outside the inner courtyard and reported, "The Fourth Highness and the Ninth Princess are here."

"understood."

Li Ziye responded and ordered, "Xiaosi, let's go."

"Yes!"

Xiao Si took the order and pushed the young master on the machine chair towards the outside of the courtyard.

Next door to Holy Master Yunying's room, Wenren Yuexiu opened the window and asked, "Holy Master, has the young master always been like this?"

"if not."

Holy Lord Yunying replied very habitually, "There is a reason why the Li family has been able to grow up to this day without being eaten up by others."

While the two were talking, Xiaosi pushed Li Ziye over from the front yard and went straight into the main hall.

Li Ziye looked at the clothes of the two people in the hall, with a smile on his face, and asked, "With the two of you dressed like this, do I not have to salute?"

"Mr. Li, when did you ever salute us?" Murong rolled his eyes and said.

"I have done the hand-over salute many times."

Li Ziye smiled, turned the machine chair and came forward, asking, "Where is the gift? Have you brought it?"

"Gift?"

Mu Bai was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise, "Brother Li knows that we brought something here?"

"How long has it been? You can't just keep empty-handed."

Li Ziye smiled and said, "The decisive battle is coming. You have to show some sincerity. Otherwise, if something happens, you will cross the river and burn the bridge. My Li family will be ruined."

"Professor Li, none of your hair is white."

Upon hearing this, Murong stepped forward, put the calligraphy treasure given by his mother into the former's hand, and said, "The sincerity is here, let's take a look."

Li Ziye opened the calligraphy treasure given by Murong, and when he saw the four big characters stamped with the seal of the Central Palace, he smiled and said, "I deserve this praise."

After saying that, Li Ziye handed the calligraphy treasure to the girl behind him and said, "Xiao Si, frame the Queen's calligraphy treasure and hang it in my room."

"It's better to put it away, it's not good for others to see it." Murong reminded quickly.

"Okay, then put it away first, and then hang it up after the matter is completed." Li Ziye said with a smile.

"Yes!" Xiao Si took the ink pen and responded respectfully.

"Is Professor Li satisfied with the mother's sincerity?" Murong asked angrily.

"satisfy."

Li Ziye smiled and said, "Now, we can talk about business."

The Queen's personal calligraphy, plus the seal of the middle palace, together, after Changsun came to power, are almost as good as the iron book of alchemy, which can save one's life at a critical moment.

Although he doesn't need it, he can leave it to the Li family.

"Brother Li, is your body really okay?"

Mu Bai listened to the conversation between the two and asked seriously, "I want to hear the truth!"

"Do I think something is wrong?"

Li Ziye was slightly moved when he heard that the guy in front of him still had the same unique focus as before, and said with a smile, "Let's talk about business first."

Having said this, Li Ziye looked at the Ninth Princess in front of him and asked, "Is your wedding day approaching?"

"almost."

Murong replied, "There's still one month left, it's a good time."

"I guess your wedding day and mine will not be peaceful."

Li Ziye chuckled and said, "If we can't do it right, we will see blood."

"What does Li Jiaoxi mean that something will happen on that day?" Murong frowned slightly and asked.

"What I mean is, don't wait for that day."

Li Ziye said sternly, "If you wait too long, you will have long nights and many dreams. Moreover, if we really wait until the wedding day, no matter how well prepared we are, we may not be able to take advantage."

That old fox of Emperor Shang will most likely place all his bets on that day. It’s hard to say who will win or lose on that day.

One month is too long.

"Brother Li, please tell me in detail." Mu Bai asked solemnly.

"Bring forward the day of decisive battle."

Li Ziye said calmly, "Looking for an opportunity, I will take a few girls from the house and accompany Her Royal Highness the Princess out of the city to pray for blessings and create a chance for my opponent."

One thing about the atmosphere of Dashan is not bad. It is very similar to that of the Tang Dynasty. Although it is feudal, it is not too conservative, especially women. They do not give up the door before getting married.

Generally speaking, Dashang is relatively open-minded when it comes to matters between men and women. Of course, this is only in comparison.

"Mr. Li wants to use himself as bait?"

Murong seemed to realize something and asked in surprise.

"Do not."

Li Ziye said seriously, "You and I are both bait!"

After hearing the words of his friend in front of him, Mu Bai's face darkened and he asked, "Brother Li, how sure are you of this matter?"

"It depends on how much our opponents are willing to bet."

Li Ziye said calmly, "The greater the risk, the higher the return. This is an eternal truth. If my opponent reveals all his cards, I won't even be [-]% sure."