41: Si Lili: Yuan Meng, let’s go sue Li Changan together!

Chapter 41: Si Lili: Yuan Meng, let's go accuse Li Chang'an!

Behind the bed curtains, Si Lili sat on the bed, feeling both shy and embarrassed.

She was only wearing her undergarments, her bright eyes were misty, and her cheeks were flushed all the way to her collarbone.

Just moments ago, Li Chang'an had searched her using his so-called Tianshan Plum Hand, not missing an inch of any place, whether it should have been searched or not.

On a nearby table lay several packets of poison, two daggers, three slender silver needles, and a pile of small hidden weapons.

She had no intention of Assassinating Li Chang'an; all these items were merely for self-preservation.

Since the Brocade-Clad Guards' plan to Assassinate Li Chang'an failed four years ago, Northern Qi's strategy against Li Chang'an had changed.

Northern Qi's current plan was to endlessly elevate Li Chang'an's prestige, making his virtuous reputation surpass that of the various princes.

In this way, Li Chang'an, the literary titan of Southern Qing, would surely be suspected and feared by Emperor Qing.

The ultimate outcome, Li Chang'an being resented by Emperor Qing, either removed by Emperor Qing or causing internal strife in Southern Qing, were all outcomes Northern Qi wished to see.

Of course, if Li Chang'an were ostracized and defected to Northern Qi, that would be the most hoped-for result for Northern Qi.

Therefore, Si Lili would not Assassinate Li Chang'an.

“Hmph! I never would have thought that Prince Yong is not a frivolous playboy at all!”

“Instead, he is an eighth-grade expert, even proficient in espionage and Assassination techniques!”

Li Chang'an frowned and said, “Who would have thought that a delicate beauty would turn out to be a killer in the Jianghu.”

“I wonder if she's an ordinary killer or an agent from some country. Should I ask Director Chen to investigate thoroughly?”

Li Chang'an did not expose Si Lili's identity as a Northern Qi spy; knowing this identity and not dealing with it would only lead to being blackmailed by her.

Currently, Li Chang'an only wanted to blackmail Si Lili into working for him.

Hearing Li Chang'an's words, Si Lili immediately showed a look of terror!

To be sent to the Supervisory Council? That was too terrifying!

Just then, sounds of a chaotic fight came from outside the room.

The sounds didn't last long before Zhao Gao's voice came in.

“Your Highness, all six of Si Lili's seventh-grade experts have been captured.”

Li Chang'an said, “Keep them all secretly guarded, awaiting this King's command.”

Zhao Gao obeyed and left, taking all of Si Lili's subordinates away.

Li Chang'an used one finger to lift Si Lili's snow-white, delicate chin.

The proud and confident Si Lili's captivating eyes were filled with fear!

She knew very well what fate awaited those sent to the Supervisory Council! Death was the lightest punishment!

The head of the Supervisory Council, the King of Darkness Chen Pingping, could stop babies from crying at night in Northern Qi!

“How was this King's Tianshan Plum Hand? It should be enough to make you unforgettable for life, right?”

A blush flashed across Si Lili's face, but she was too embarrassed to answer.

Li Chang'an found that even now, Si Lili's emotional value towards him was still 60.

It seemed that his recent actions to conquer Si Lili had been very effective.

“Prince Yong, how do you plan to deal with us?”

Li Chang'an smiled, “How about the Supervisory Council? To thoroughly investigate your backgrounds.”

Si Lili felt a chill run through her body, her voice trembling violently.

“If Your Highness is willing to spare us, Li Li will be at Your Highness's disposal.”

Li Chang'an stood up, “Are you very afraid?”

Si Lili sneered and said, “To enter the Supervisory Council, who in this world isn't afraid!”

Li Chang'an chuckled lightly, “This King wants you to take Yuan Meng to the Supervisory Council to file a complaint.”

“This King demanded you to serve him, and you resisted to the death, so this King forced you to comply.”

“Although you are a Brothel woman, you only sell your art, not your body. This King's actions are against the law.”

“The Supervisory Council oversees the world and can monitor imperial relatives. You go and accuse this King of forcibly occupying a civilian woman.”

Li Chang'an spoke slowly, and Si Lili's mind was already in a state of confusion.

What exactly did this Prince Yong want to do!

He didn't take what was freely offered, yet he wanted to bear this crime for nothing. What was he after!

Si Lili took a few deep breaths, carefully analyzing the current situation, and it didn't seem too bad.

Prince Yong was clearly deeply hidden, but he had no intention of investigating her further.

Although Prince Yong was enfeoffed early, he had not yet participated in political affairs, so not investigating her must have another motive.

“Your Highness, what you want this servant to do is just to accuse you with Yuan Meng?”

“But with your fame and prestige, which yamen would dare to convict you?”

Li Chang'an said, “This is the capital, there are plenty of yamen for judging cases: the Supervisory Council, the Ministry of Justice, the Court of Judicial Review, the Kyoto Prefecture, you pick.”

“If you can't successfully accuse me, this King will send your subordinates to the Supervisory Council!”

Si Lili quickly pleaded, “Your Highness, if this servant handles this matter well, please release this servant's subordinates.”

“This servant can truthfully report that we come from the Beihai Fengxin School, and our School specializes in collecting and selling information.”

Li Chang'an secretly chuckled. This School should genuinely exist, likely also a cover force for Northern Qi.

“You cross your single-plank bridge, I walk my Yang Pass. We will not interfere with each other; this King is too lazy to care what you do.”

“This King only gives you one day!”

After Si Lili heard this, there was no ripple in her heart; one day should be enough to file a complaint.

“Alright, this servant will do her best.”

After she finished speaking, she noticed Li Chang'an looking at her, his smile a bit sinister.

After a night.

Li Chang'an released two of Si Lili's maids to help her with the complaint.

Early in the morning, Si Lili, whose jaw was almost dislocated, stormed into the Drunken Immortal Tavern lobby and found Yuan Meng's room.

Yuan Meng's face was wrapped in white gauze, revealing only two eyes that were almost squeezed shut and swollen lips.

Seeing these two eyes, Si Lili inexplicably recalled Li Chang'an's words from last night, “not a single seam”!

She shook her head, casting aside distracting thoughts, and decided to handle Li Chang'an's matter first.

“Yuan Meng! That scoundrel Li Chang'an forcibly took my body last night! I'm going to accuse him!”

“He forced you, a virtuous courtesan, to take off your clothes; you are also a victim, come with me!”

“We must make Prince Yong Li Chang'an lose all his reputation!”

Yuan Meng's eyes were squinted together, making it impossible to discern her expression.

Si Lili only saw her shaking her head vigorously, her hands waving like a rattle-drum.

“Li Li... are you crazy? How can two Brothel women possibly win a case against Prince Yong!”

Yuan Meng didn't really hate Li Chang'an; she was just wronged and regretted missing a good opportunity.

Si Lili's eyebrows furrowed, her tone resolute, “No, I can't swallow this Qi!”

“What if he has some literary talent, and what if he is Prince Yong? Does the Qing Kingdom have no national law!”

“The Qing Kingdom's Supervisory Council is known as ‘not judging success by wealth, nor yielding to power’!”

“Yuan Meng, don't be afraid, I'll go with you to accuse him!”

After she finished speaking, Si Lili's two martial artist maids had already helped Yuan Meng up.

Yuan Meng didn't understand why the usually clever Si Lili couldn't comprehend this!

She was so anxious she was almost crying, “Li Li, I won't accuse him, I don't dare to accuse him!”

“Prince Yong will beat me to death!”

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