CHAPTER 116: CHAPTER 116: LI QINGMU SETS A TRAP

Long Yue didn’t expect things to go so smoothly? She thought she would have to spend a lot of effort persuading, yet with just a few words, Xiang Yin agreed? Could it be that this boy was pressured by his family?

But this is good!

Long Yue confirmed with Xiang Yin multiple times, and after receiving his assurance, she immediately went back to tell Qiao’er, who instantly burst into tears of joy.

There was no need for words of gratitude; Qiao’er felt that Long Yue’s kindness towards her was beyond repayment.

Then Long Yue sent someone to the Chai Family to propose marriage. Father Xiang, upon hearing that his son had taken a liking to a girl, was overjoyed and quickly sent for Qiao’er to have a look.

"Shy, kind, someone who can live together well, big hips that can bear children, a round face, this clearly looks like a lucky wife, good, very good!"

Businessmen and officials especially believe in omens, and upon seeing Qiao’er, they found her to be a great daughter-in-law, thus the engagement was set!

"You can play matchmaker too?"

Li Qingmu thought his little wife knew too much, making one feel a bit overwhelmed.

Long Yue pouted, feeling that the man underestimated her, very dissatisfied: "Just helping to say a word, not really matchmaking, what look are you giving me?"

"Matchmaker Yue, haha!"

"Get lost, Li Qingmu, you bastard!"

"Spare me, my lady!"

Amidst the chaos inside the house, Elder Qin suddenly burst in, looking panicked and angry: "Young master, young master, San’er has been beaten!"

"Who?"

"Who did it?"

The skirmish between Li Qingmu and Long Yue temporarily halted, and the couple turned to look at Elder Qin, both a bit angry!

San’er is a servant of the Qin Family, over thirty years old, one of the few strong men among the family’s servants, and he got beaten?

"Is his life in danger?"

But having been beaten, the couple asked in unison about San’er’s condition.

"He’s fine, no life-threatening injuries, just a big wound on his forehead, probably disfigured..."

It’s just disfigurement, and the couple both sighed in relief but were furious again: "Who did it?"

"It was the Xiliang people!"

Elder Qin worriedly identified the culprits and then looked at Li Qingmu.

"Young master, those Xiliang people arrived in Gaoyang County last evening, you arranged for them at the station, and when they were about to leave this morning, said they wanted some local specialties, San’er happened to run into them while purchasing, and then..."

"I see!" Li Qingmu said coldly, with anger in his eyes, "Go find the best doctor to treat San’er, and also, are those Xiliang people still around?"

"They are, causing havoc in town!"

"Good, I’ll go meet them!"

"Young master, you must be careful!"

"It’s fine!"

Li Qingmu stormed out and then, seeing the Xiliang envoys, a smile appeared on his face.

There were twelve Xiliang envoys, only three of them were slightly smaller in stature, the rest were tall and sturdy men, looking at Li Qingmu’s delicate appearance with disdain.

"Is this an official of Dazhou? So frail, just a pretty face, does such a nation want to compete with us Xiliang? Hahaha!"

"This pale, beardless lad should be sent to the male brothel, at least put his uselessness to use!"

The Xiliang men spoke freely, laughing out loud, not taking Li Qingmu seriously at all.

Li Qingmu’s eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent, but his face remained with his everlasting smile: "You are brave warriors of Xiliang, I am in awe. Last night, as the family was resting, there was some neglect, so I came this morning to host a banquet for you."

"Hmph, this kid has no real skills, but at least he can speak well! Fine, we won’t pick trouble with you, running along these days made us tired, quickly take us to have some fun!"

The leader of the envoy team spoke, and others cheered, then Li Qingmu took them to tour Gaoyang County.

To the brothel for entertainment, drinking and listening to music, eating delicacies, Li Qingmu covered everything, serving them to ecstasy.

Two days later, at the gates of Gaoyang County, Li Qingmu personally came to see them off, along with a large cart loaded with various foods and goods, even several bolts of silk, delighting the Xiliang envoys.

"Honored guests, in accordance with local customs, I specially had several sets of beautiful clothes made for you, hoping you’d do me the honor of wearing them."

With a snap of his fingers, someone behind him brought over twelve exquisite sets of clothing.

Now that it was already May, the weather was getting warmer, and these clothes made of silk were light and beautiful, making the Xiliang envoys’ eyes shine.

"Great, great, so considerate! When we return to the Imperial City, we will certainly speak well of you before the Emperor, hahaha!"

The Xiliang envoy leader laughed heartily, patting Li Qingmu on the shoulder, seeing him wince, they laughed even more, then swiftly changed into their new clothes.

"Not bad, feels comfortable! Dazhou may not have much else, but the silk, porcelain, and tea are excellent!"

The envoy leader mocked again, then swaggered away with the full cart.

Li Qingmu kept a faint smile on his face, but as they moved away, the smile gradually faded, finally replaced with frost!

Long Yue galloped up, dismounted beside him, and looked astonished at the Xiliang envoys who were almost dots in the distance: "You plan to get them killed? You actually dressed them in merchant silk outfits, those mountain bandits seeing it would definitely charge like wolves at a little white rabbit..."

"I didn’t originally plan to kill them! I even prepared people to rescue them when the mountain bandits attacked, but now... they hurt San’er first, then humiliated me, so they must die!"

Li Qingmu’s voice was cold, then suddenly called: "Yue’er."

"Yes?"

"You’ll help me, won’t you?"

"Of course!"

Li Qingmu smiled, then tore off his official robe, revealing plain clothing beneath!

"Let’s go!" He mounted the horse again and extended a hand to Long Yue, "Catch up with them, then find a way to mix into the bandit hideout!"

"You want to take this chance to eliminate the mountain bandits of Luanshi Ridge?"

"Yes!"

"Those bandits, are more than just mountain bandits, aren’t they?"

"My lady truly has keen insight! Correct! Do you know what the Young Prince asked me last time? He wants me to help him wipe out this bandit nest, it’s supposed to be one of his rival’s strongholds! Hyah!"

Saying this, Li Qingmu was already riding away.

Long Yue, embraced by him, listened to the strong and powerful heartbeat of the man, feeling utmost happiness, no matter what decision Li Qingmu made in the future, she would follow him without hesitation!

Because not only was he helping her seek vengeance, but also for his own grudges, and she knew that Li Qingmu still had ambitions!

A man should stand tall, with great aspirations within!