93: Chapter 93 Brother-in-law?

Meng Li found the sudden sisterly recognition between Jiang Yuyan and Jiang Yu Feng quite unexpected.

However, he didn't say much about it. Instead, he entered the room and inquired of Su Ying about Xiao Baiyan's physical condition: "Miss Su, how is my mother-in-law's health?"

Su Ying was writing a prescription. Hearing his question, she didn't stop her movements, replying as she continued to write: "Her condition is quite good. In her earlier years, she overworked herself and developed many hidden ailments. But with treatment and dietary supplements, she has improved significantly. I'll write a few more prescriptions for further recuperation. After some time, she should recover fully."

Hearing this, Jiang Yuyan's face lit up with joy.

Xiao Baiyan was also inwardly pleased.

Meng Li smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Miss Su."

Su Ying finished writing the prescription and put down her brush. Smiling, she replied, "It's no trouble at all. Treating illnesses and saving lives is the inherent duty of a physician. Besides, you saved me once. Also, please don't keep calling me 'Miss Su.' Just call me 'Su Ying'."

"Alright, then you can just call me 'Meng Li' from now on," Meng Li readily agreed to the more familiar form of address.

Su Ying nodded and handed the prescription to Meng Li: "The medicine and the decoction method are all written here."

Meng Li took it, examined it carefully, and then passed it to Jiang Yuyan.

With the medical consultation settled, Meng Li didn't linger. After exchanging a few more brief words, he left with Jiang Yuyan and Xiao Baiyan.

...

Nighttime. The clouds had dispersed, and the rain had ceased.

Jiang Yuyan, eyes narrowed, curled up in Meng Li's arms like a cat, resting her spirit.

Meng Li, caressing her bosom, chuckled softly in her ear: "Shall we go again?"

Jiang Yuyan immediately shook her head vigorously, her voice hoarse: "No more."

All three places were aching. Another round would just be asking for punishment.

Meng Li used his other hand to give a light slap on her plump rear.

Jiang Yuyan, her old pain not yet subsided, couldn't help but tremble all over.

Meng Li immediately switched to gentle strokes, saying with feigned annoyance, "You know perfectly well you can't handle it, yet you keep provoking me. Serves you right."

Jiang Yuyan let out a soft moan, nuzzling her face against his like a kitten, and pleaded coquettishly, "Good husband, your servant knows her mistake. Please spare me."

Meng Li gave her lips a light peck: "I can spare you, but you have to answer one thing honestly."

A flicker passed through Jiang Yuyan's eyes: "Husband wants to ask me why I was willing to proactively call Jiang Yu Feng 'sister,' right?"

"Mm," Meng Li hummed in acknowledgment.

Jiang Yuyan smiled: "Because she is my sister, after all."

Then, her smile faded. She leaned her face against Meng Li's shoulder and said softly, "Husband, to be honest, at first I was very envious, even a bit jealous of her. Because we share the same father, yet our lives were worlds apart."

"She grew up with both parents, lacking nothing, and had famous masters to teach her."

"While I, apart from my mother, only had all kinds of hardships."

"But later, I realized Heaven is fair."

"I suffered greatly in the beginning, but after the bitterness came sweetness. I met you, husband. You cherish me, love me, dote on me. She, however, enjoyed nearly twenty years of happiness, only to encounter the tragedy of her father killing her mother and even trying to kill her. Now, even if she has a home, she dares not return."

"Comparing it this way, I no longer feel any envy or jealousy towards her. Instead, I find her somewhat pitiable."

"Disregarding Jiang Biehe, she has no family left in this world except for me."

"So, you pity her?" Meng Li asked.

"A little bit, yes," Jiang Yuyan affirmed, then looked into Meng Li's eyes and said, "But more than that, I feel she could become true sisters with me, just like Xinlan sister. What do you think, husband?"

Like Xinlan?

Meng Li shot her a sidelong glance: "Where did you get that idea from?"

Jiang Yuyan narrowed her eyes slightly, smiling meaningfully: "From her proactive move to change how she addresses you. I'm a woman too, so of course I understand women. If a woman isn't interested in a man, she wouldn't actively try to get closer."

"Also, the way she sometimes looks at you, husband, isn't exactly innocent."

"As for you, husband..."

She paused, exhaling a warm breath into his ear: "She and I share the same father but different mothers, yet we are still blood sisters."

"Don't you think it would be very exciting if she and I played games with you together?"

"Brother-in-law~"

The final form of address, delivered in a coquettish manner, caused Meng Li to stir involuntarily.

Jiang Yuyan immediately let out a flirtatious laugh, then added with a hint of feigned grievance, "Husband indeed harbors wicked thoughts."

Meng Li didn't respond to that. Instead, his voice grew low: "My fire is burning very strong right now."

"It hurts," Jiang Yuyan weakly uttered a single word.

Meng Li caressed her bosom.

Jiang Yuyan looked down: "A bit small."

Actually, thanks to Meng Li's efforts to promote growth, they weren't small. It was just that he was exceptionally gifted, making them appear small in comparison.

She understood this point, so after muttering her comment, she complied with his wishes.

...

East Factory prison, a solitary torture chamber.

Tan Tian looked at Jiang Biehe, who was barely recognizable as human, his temples bulging with veins in fury.

While on official business, he had received news that Madam Jiang Liu was dead.

Madam Jiang Liu was the sworn daughter adopted by the former East Factory director Liu Xi, but this was only a nominal relationship. In reality, Madam Jiang Liu was a distant relative of Liu Xi, the kind of relation you'd have to stretch to connect.

Later, when Liu Xi rose to power, she acknowledged him as her godfather.

Liu Xi married her off to Jiang Biehe with the aim of controlling him.

To put it bluntly, Madam Jiang Liu was a pawn used by Liu Xi, or rather the East Factory, to control Jiang Biehe.

After Liu Xi was assassinated, Tan Tian found this pawn useful and kept her in place.

Upon learning the pawn was gone, and happening to be nearby, he decided to go take a look and see what had happened.

Unexpectedly, upon arriving, he accidentally overheard a bombshell piece of news—Jiang Biehe had actually obtained the Liu Ren Divine Dice!

The Liu Ren Divine Dice was a rare treasure that even Liu Xi had desperately sought during his tenure!

After taking charge of the East Factory, Tan Tian's own Martial Arts were insufficient, making his desire for it even stronger than Liu Xi's.

Hearing this news, in his excitement, he barged in on the spot, only to find...

Those few people, who seemed to be seeking revenge against Jiang Biehe, had fled.

That wasn't the main issue. The important thing was that Jiang Biehe, the key figure, hadn't escaped.

To maintain secrecy and better extract information, Tan Tian, after capturing Jiang Biehe, brought him here without a second word.

But what disappointed and infuriated him was that despite applying numerous severe tortures, he hadn't obtained a single useful piece of information.

Asked where the Liu Ren Divine Dice was?

Jiang Biehe said it had already been destroyed.

Asked about the contents of the peerless divine martial art hidden inside?

Jiang Biehe said that due to Qi Deviation from practicing the art, he had forgotten.

Asked how he obtained the Liu Ren Divine Dice?

Jiang Biehe said that about half a year ago, he learned that the Tu family had accidentally dug up the Liu Ren Divine Dice, so he immediately went to kill them and seize the treasure.

Tan Tian was so angry he nearly chopped Jiang Biehe to pieces!

Half a year ago?

So this old dog had found it long ago and kept it hidden, never reporting it.

The reason for the concealment wasn't hard to guess. It boiled down to disloyalty, wanting to rely on the divine martial art inside to turn the tables and become his own master.

Seeing Tan Tian's rising anger, the East Factory Guard administering the torture cautiously asked, "director, he won't last much longer in this state. Shall we continue the torture?"

Tan Tian forcefully suppressed his rage and raised a hand: "Stop for now. We'll resume after verifying the information."

At that moment, a guard entered to report: "director, Mr. Hongye has arrived."

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