Translator: Greed

Editors: Rhaea

After Marrying the Empress

Chapter 8

When Li Yun got up and walked into the yard, he noticed Li Xue hanging down on the wall in an inappropriate posture. He had questioned how she came in the morning, but this appears to be the answer.

Is she truly a lady? Li Yun thought he had learned something new.

With a sad expression on her face, she deftly fell off the wall, patted her clothes, and worriedly said: “Mr Landlord, the emperor recently dispatched family members to check on the rebels in the capital. I believe I am in a very dangerous situation.”

“I don’t think they’ll be able to catch you easily with your wisdom.” Li Yun stated solemnly.

“Indeed.” Li Xue said seriously as she snapped his fingers.

Li Yun requested that she wash her face with clean water. He also realized that Li Xue was a little girl who acted with no plan these days.

“Hmm…” Li Xue snorted as he looked at Li Yun’s clothes.

“Does Mr Landlord’s house have a lot of money?” she wondered.

“No, I was the only one in my family before I met my wife, and my money was given to her. I’m usually penniless.” “What’s wrong?” Li Yun asked as he handed Li Xue a cup of tea.

Li Xue examined Li Yun’s clothes. As a former eldest lady, she could see that the clothing was of high quality. At the very least, it was impossible to buy locally, and only imperial goods could be compared, or was it imperial goods? This type of fabric is worth at least thousands of taels.

Even the former lady could smell the scent of wealthy merchants coming off Li Yun.

“What’s the matter with the clothes? They are sewn for me by my wife. She enjoys sewing clothes for me. It’s probably less expensive, but it’s more comfortable to wear.” Li Yun stated.

I can still be comfortable even if I am wearing thousands of taels on my body. Li Xue took a sip of tea, and her stomach grew a little warmer because she had been hungry the night before.

It is estimated that a year’s worth of work will buy him a corner. She considers.

“Ah, almost forgot to inform you of the real matter. Mr Landlord, it appears that the capital has recently found a rebel stronghold,” Li Xue said solemnly after swallowing the tea. “It is preferable to go out less frequently.”

“The rebels are too far away for ordinary citizens like you, but for people like me who are determined to join, it is ideal. Only last night, the emperor dispatched members of the family to track down the rebels’ strongholds, led by a surnamed Yun family child.”

Li Xue said meaningfully, but in a vicissitudes-like tone, that she hadn’t found a doorway to join.

“It’s … well.” Li Yun was taken aback and took a sip of tea.

Li Yun has no recollection of any strongholds in the capital. This is Dagan’s heart. Even if he comes close, he thought he would be beaten to dust. Even Li Yun had to go through a lot of trouble to get to the capital. Let alone, other people.

So it’s most likely just a false message.

Li Xue was thoughtful after Li Yun said briefly, “Why are you so familiar?”

“……”

Li Yun thought for a long time before saying, “Because I adore Dagan too much.”

Don’t ask who was the man who nearly brought the army down; it wasn’t me.

“It’s a shame because if it’s true, it’s most likely the one.” Li Xue was a little letdown.

“Why?”

“It is said that that person who despised Dagan so much that he descended from the heavens to oppose Dagan…” Her eyes were twinkling.

“He fell from the skies, broke one of his legs, and had to rest for a half-year period.” Li Yun stated.

“Mr Landlord, while I appreciate you extending the rent to me, you can’t insult him this much.” Angrily, Li Xue patted the table. “In the South, he has a good reputation.”

“Anyway, I’m going back today to see if there really is that stronghold just over East Street.” She tripped over the fence after finishing her tea.

Li Yun looked at the teacup that was emptied even with the tea leaves, wishing she could concentrate more on her life.

“It makes no difference even if you go and look.”

Li Yun and Zhou Ruoli left East Street in the afternoon to investigate. To be honest, Li Yun didn’t expect it to be that bad because that is where the prostitute houses are located, also known as the red light district and the brothel. Of course, there are more nicknames given to that district.

Li Yun noticed a group of people from a family who appeared to be anti-prostitutes in front of the brothel.

“Do you believe there will be results?” Zhou Ruoli, who was standing next to him, inquired.

“It ought not to be possible. It is not easy to enter the capital.”  Li Yun reasoned. “Although it is possible to bring in some, they are not high-level personnel, and it is pointless to look for them,”

“But, didn’t some people in the lower ranks see that person’s face right away? As long as he was present and the person caught did something wrong, the case may be judged. He is currently in the capital.” Zhou Ruoli said.

“Excellent judgment is sufficient to be the emperor of a country.” Zhou Ruoli ignored him and continued to watch as Li Yun praised her with a thumbs up.

To be honest, even the people present, let alone Li Yun, cannot guarantee that there are rebels present.

Yun Yi was the family leader who took the initiative. It was the first time he attempted to arrest someone from the prostitute house and he was clearly inexperienced. When he saw Li Yun, he paused, remembering the shocking look from the day before, and nodded.

The other party’s clothes are better than his, and no one believes he is a dullard.

Li Yun had no idea why the other party desired to say hello to him and simply slightly nodded his head.

“I got it.” The surrounding people opened their eyes, not wanting to see the rebels, but the girls in the brothel when they heard a voice from the brothel.

However, only one man was apprehended, dressed in thick clothes and sporting a large beard on his face despite his youth.

He walked through the crowd, sweeping Li Yun’s slightly surprised face, with no fear on his face, but with slight indifference.

“Ah, this…”

His expression was surprised, but he quickly recovered.

Yun Yi noticed the change in his expression and walked over to the arrested beard and asked, “Are there people with rebels around?”

The beard was deafeningly quiet. After a long pause, he smiled and said, “I didn’t expect to see you here, let alone in the capital… Heh, don’t go back and mix things up; they went insane after you left, thinking all day. Kill, kill, a horde of maniacs. If you’re not going to save me, let’s have a good time.”

“To whom are you speaking to?” Yun Yi stated as he looked at the bearded man.

“Of course, I was speaking with the official. I just realized how much I like the man.” He stated.

He was quickly dragged away, and Li Yun stood there watching.

……

That afternoon, Li Yun sat in the courtyard.

The beard who was apprehended was the one who assisted him with treatment after he crossed over and broke his leg. Despite being a doctor, he became involved with the insurgents. Li Yun remembered how much he enjoyed looking at the legs of the little girl on the road.

He told Li Yun not to save him, but after all, treating his legs was grace, and he was still a former colleague. His heart won’t rest unless he went and saved him, but if he did do that, he might endanger his family’s life if he was discovered.

“What’s the matter?” While staring at him, Zhou Ruoli said.

“It should be mentioned that it has something to do with previous problems.” Li Yun smirked as he scratched his chin.

“Can you tell me about your past?”

“There can’t be any women you’ve met.” Li Yun waved his hand quickly, but lowered his head and asked, “Would you come to save me if I was caught by the emperor?”

“Nope.”

“That’s great.” Li Yun shook his head and smiled.

“I mean, you won’t be arrested.” Zhou Ruoli stated quietly.