229: A three-woman trial! Senior Sister's punishment?

Li Shengyuan pushed open the gate of Li Residence and entered his courtyard, only to find it brightly lit.

Shen Xinrong, Princess Princess Pingyang, and Yue Xiyan were sitting around a stone table, holding teacups, their eyes all fixed on him, carrying an indescribable meaning.

Li Shengyuan knew that they had found out about his visit to Bai Xiang Tower for pleasure, and that they were planning a three-person interrogation!

So he was the first to laugh heartily and change the subject, saying, “That’s strange, why aren’t Mengmeng and Tangtang with you all?”

“Mengmeng went to rest with Tangtang,” Yue Xiyan said calmly.

Li Shengyuan smiled and said with concern, “It’s so late now, why don’t you all rest early? Staying up late isn’t good for your health.”

“Oh, isn’t this Young Master Li?” Shen Xinrong finally put down her teacup, her tone slow and somewhat sarcastic, saying,

“How was the spiritual wine and courtesans at Bai Xiang Tower? It made you linger until now.”

Princess Pingyang chuckled along, “I heard that the girls at Bai Xiang Tower are all skilled in singing and dancing, especially that Palace Master Bai, who is even more exquisitely beautiful. No wonder Shengyuan Gege was so engrossed that he forgot to return.”

Yue Xiyan didn’t speak, but her fingers holding the teacup tightened slightly, and the corner of her eye caught a hint of alcohol scent on his sleeve.

This scoundrel, with such good sisters, he’s still not satisfied and actually went to that place of ill repute.

Li Shengyuan rubbed his forehead, his head aching, knowing this would be a difficult hurdle to clear.

Even if he had gone out with a respectable young lady from a good family, they probably wouldn’t have reacted this way, but that was Bai Xiang Tower, a place with disreputable business!

He took off his outer robe and hung it aside, saying helplessly, “Where did your thoughts go? Bai Xiang Tower is not what you think.”

“Oh? Then what is it?” Shen Xinrong raised an eyebrow, “Could it be that you went there to discuss the Dao and lecture?”

“Something like that.”

Li Shengyuan sat down on the stone stool, his voice deepening slightly, “Bai Xiang Tower might be related to the Demonic Cult. I went today to investigate clues.”

As soon as these words came out, the playful expressions on the three women’s faces immediately vanished.

Shen Xinrong’s expression became serious, “Demonic Cult? Are you sure?”

“Nine times out of ten.” Li Shengyuan took out the black jade card from his sleeve and placed it on the table, “Bai Yurou gave me this. It contains a positioning formation, clearly with ill intentions.”

Yue Xiyan picked up the jade card to examine it closely, her fingertips touching the cool jade surface, and her brows furrowed slightly, “This formation pattern is indeed strange, not something an ordinary cultivator could lay out.”

Yue Xiyan asked softly with concern, “Then they didn’t make things difficult for you, did they?”

“Not difficult, they also know my strength, they’d rather hide tightly!” Li Shengyuan smiled and shook his head.

“They want to keep an eye on me, so I’ll go along with their wishes, lure the snake out of its hole, and see what I can draw out.”

Only then did the three women relax. Their previous jealousy dissipated, replaced by a hint of worry.

Shen Xinrong glared at him playfully, “Next time, at least say something about this kind of thing. You made us worry for nothing.”

Li Shengyuan smiled gently, “Don’t worry, don’t you know my capabilities? I actually hope they’re bolder and directly make a move on me!”

Shen Xinrong heard this and chided, “I know you’re capable, but you still need to be careful in everything, after all, you’re not invincible.”

“Mm!” Li Shengyuan smiled and nodded.

Just as the atmosphere in the courtyard softened, the Imperial Study in the palace remained silent.

Female Emperor Mu Qingning sat on the dragon throne, her fingertips lightly tapping the armrest. After listening to the Xuanyi Guard’s report, her expression was calm.

“Bai Xiang Tower? Bai Yurou?” She repeated these two names in a low voice, a hint of sharpness flashing in her eyes, and said with a slight hint of jealousy,

“This Little Junior Brother, he’s becoming more and more capable. He’s investigating the Demonic Cult in such a place and getting entangled with a female Palace Master.”

The Xuanyi Guard bowed his head, not daring to speak. Who didn’t know that Empress loved this Little Junior Brother the most, especially after Lord Li returned from the northern border, the two were even inseparable…

Female Emperor Mu Qingning picked up the secret letter on the table. It contained a portrait of Li Shengyuan and Bai Yurou sitting opposite each other in Bai Xiang Tower. In the painting, the woman’s smile was like a blooming flower, and although Little Junior Brother’s expression was calm, he showed no repulsion.

With a “crack,” the secret letter was crushed in her palm, the edges of the paper instantly tearing.

“Demonic Cult remnants, dare to touch my person.” Female Emperor Mu Qingning’s voice was as cold as ice.

“Go, keep a close eye on Bai Xiang Tower for me. If there’s truly something fishy, I’ll tear down her building and exterminate her nine generations!”

“Reporting to Empress, Commander Zixuan has already begun investigating Bai Xiang Tower according to Lord Li’s instructions, and there will be results soon,” the Xuanyi Guard respectfully replied.

Now Zixuan was following Li Shengyuan’s orders and was busy with other matters; now she directly received imperial commands.

After the Xuanyi Guard withdrew, only the candlelight remained in the hall, illuminating Empress’s tightly pressed lips.

She looked at the deep night outside the window, her fingertips lightly tapping the dragon throne.

That scoundrel Little Junior Brother, even if he’s investigating the Demonic Cult, how dare he go to a place of ill repute alone? Let’s see how Elder Sister will teach him a lesson tomorrow!

And what about Aunt Shen and Palace Master Yue? How can they be confidantes?

They can’t even satisfy Little Junior Brother!

If he were directly drained, why would he willingly offer himself to the wolf?

Indeed, it still depends on me…