Chapter 153 Moving into Li Mansion
Chapter 153 Moving into Li Mansion
Luo Lingfeng and his group looked for a place to stay in Yuqing City, and finally chose a small but quiet inn. When they were packing their bags, there was a sudden noise outside the door.
It turned out that Yuqing Prefecture Governor Li Mingjie was leading a group of guards and was heading towards the inn. He was here to pay a visit to Prince Xiao.
Luo Lingfeng couldn't help but say in surprise: "Li Mingjie came at the perfect time!"
However, Xiao Jinghan's eyes were extremely cold, as if he had seen through everything. He sneered, "This is normal! All along our journey, we have been under the control of the Prime Minister."
Luo Lingfeng frowned and asked worriedly, "What are you going to do? Are you really going to meet him? What if he kills you?"
Xiao Jinghan's expression remained as cold as ice, and he responded calmly: "Li Mingjie doesn't dare to act so recklessly in public! Besides, we don't have much hatred with the prince at the moment! Since he has come to our door, we might as well see what he wants to do!"
At this time, Li Mingjie had already stepped into Xiao Jinghan's room. He was wearing a simple and elegant moon-white suit, and his appearance was quite similar to Prime Minister Li Mingfu. Compared with Li Mingfu, he was a little more burly, with a warm smile on his face, and he didn't look like a vicious person at all!
He bowed respectfully to Xiao Jinghan and said, "Prince Xiao! Sixth Young Master Luo! Miss Luo! How can you stay in such a cramped place when you come to Yuqing Prefecture? Why don't you all move to my mansion? This way, it will be convenient for me to show my hospitality!"
A faint smile slowly emerged on Xiao Jinghan's face, which was as warm as white jade: "In that case, thank you very much, Master Li!"
Li Mingjie quickly responded with a smile: "Oh my, Master Xiao is so polite! This is what I should do! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has specifically instructed that we must serve Master Xiao well! Master Xiao, please follow me!"
After saying that, he turned around and shouted to the guards behind him: "What are you still standing there for? Go back home quickly and tell your wife to arrange a banquet and give a good welcome to Prince Xiao and his family!"
Sitting in the carriage of the general's mansion, Luo Lingyue lowered her voice and asked Xiao Jinghan: "Xiao Shizi, why do you want to live in his mansion? We still have to hurry to Jiangning!"
Xiao Jinghan smiled faintly, and asked her jokingly: "Miss Luo, why don't you guess what this prince wants to do?"
Luo Lingyue frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she guessed, "Could it be that... you are planning to attack him?"
Xiao Jinghan's eyes became deep and he nodded slightly to show his agreement.
Luo Lingfeng immediately raised an objection: "Absolutely not! The purpose of our trip this time is only to go to Jiangning to help my second brother complete his lifelong event! We must not make any unnecessary trouble! Moreover, according to the information I have, Li Mingjie's martial arts are unfathomable! Master Xiao must not take any risks!"
However, Luo Lingyue showed a sly smile: "Don't worry, we don't need to confront him head-on, but we have to make him suffer some losses!"
Luo Lingfeng was immediately furious and shouted anxiously, "I said no, it's no! Let's stay here for one night and leave for Jiangning tomorrow morning!"
Xiao Jinghan did not answer, but thought to himself: "Just one night, it's enough!"
When they arrived at Li's mansion, they realized how much money Li Mingjie had embezzled. As soon as they entered the mansion, they could feel its luxury and magnificence.
The front part of the mansion is a magnificent building with carved beams and painted buildings, while the back part is a quiet and beautiful classical garden. The solemnity of the mansion architecture and the exquisiteness of the carved beams and painted buildings are second only to the palace where the emperor lived in those days, which is breathtaking.
The beautiful garden is even more fascinating: rockery and water pools, clear pools and flowing springs, curved bridges and corridors, as well as various exotic flowers and plants complement each other, forming a beautiful natural painting. In the center of the garden stands an exquisite pavilion, which is as peaceful and tranquil as a paradise.
Walking through the garden, the sight is attracted by a magnificent hall. This hall is richly decorated, magnificent, and brightly lit. Exquisite chandeliers hang from the ceiling, shining like falling stars. The walls are covered with precious calligraphy and paintings and brocade tapestries, which are like art treasures and show unique charm. The floor is paved with carefully selected precious granite or marble tiles, and on top of them are gorgeous, colorful, creative and historical hand-woven carpets, as if the whole world is woven into it.
The whole building is decorated with carved beams and painted buildings, and the interior decoration is extremely luxurious. There are beautiful study rooms, spacious and bright living rooms, elegant imperial concubines' buildings, etc. Each room has been carefully designed to show the different tastes and styles of the owners. The study room is equipped with tall and exquisite bookshelves and tables and chairs, on which precious and rare documents and calligraphy and paintings are placed, exuding a strong cultural atmosphere; the living room is placed with soft and comfortable furniture of high quality, as well as works of art from famous artists, which make people feel endless warmth and elegance.
Liuli was amazed: "This Li Taishou's residence is even more magnificent than our general's residence!"
Luo Lingyue lowered her voice and said: "Every bit of prosperity here is built with the blood and tears of the common people!" Her words revealed her dissatisfaction with this luxurious life and her concern for the suffering of the people.
Liuli was somewhat depressed and silent. Du Heng beside her gnashed his teeth and whispered, "During the Yuqing snowstorm, our Soul-seeking Sect generously donated thousands of taels of gold to help those suffering people! However, that extremely hateful and unscrupulous Li Mingjie brutally killed two brothers of our Soul-seeking Sect! If the Sect Master hadn't tried his best to stop me, I would have torn him into pieces with my own hands!"
Luo Lingyue couldn't help but feel curious when she heard this, and asked, "Why didn't Xueying let you kill him?"
Du Heng was stunned for a moment, then slowly said: "This man's martial arts is far superior to mine. If I act rashly, I am afraid that not only will I fail to take revenge, but I may also lose my life. Moreover, the sect leader thinks that killing him like this is too easy for him! We must find a way to collect solid evidence of his crime, so that he can receive the punishment he deserves and be beheaded in public! Only in this way can we comfort the souls of our dead brothers in heaven!"
After listening to this, Luo Lingyue did not express any opinion, but a complicated look flashed in her eyes.
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