Chapter 58 Redemption
Si Lili was puzzled. What on earth was Li Chengyun doing here today?
Zuixianju is a brothel. Even a child would know what his purpose is. Is it okay to do it so openly?
Li Chengyun slowly stretched out his arms and gently embraced Si Lili. Then he waved his hands and said towards the stairs:
"Old Huang, quickly go and call the madam of Zuixianju to come see me."

After a while, the madam walked up to Li Chengyun with a flattering smile, bowed and asked:

"I wonder what the prince wants me to do?"

Li Chengyun gently rubbed Si Lili's face with his cheek and said:
"Today, I want to redeem Lili. Please name a price."

The madam was slightly surprised when she heard this, and her smile became a little stiff. She said slowly:
"Your Highness is laughing. Lili is the top star of Zuixianju. Without Lili, how can Zuixianju enjoy such a great reputation?"

Although his words are not complete, the meaning is clear.

Si Lili is the source of his wealth, how can he redeem her so easily?
Hearing this, Li Chengyun sneered:
"Hmph, is it so difficult for me to redeem my woman? In recent days, I have treated you with courtesy. You, Zuixianju, have you forgotten who I am?!"

"I'll say it again. Either let me take Lili away today, and I'll pay you handsomely! Or, your Zuixianju no longer needs to exist in this world!"

There was an icy murderous aura in his words that made people's heart palpitate.

When the madam heard this, she immediately broke out in a cold sweat and her face turned pale.

She slapped herself in panic, feeling extremely regretful.

He was so obsessed with money that he forgot that this prince was a decisive and ruthless person!
Recalling the rumors circulating in the capital recently, this man in front of me even dared to attack the crown prince, and even killed thousands of the crown prince's personal guards outside the Kyoto Palace. His methods were so cruel that they made people shudder.

How could such a person take her little Zuixianju seriously?

If they really displease this prince, they and the people in Zuixianju will probably die without a burial place and have no place to appeal their grievances.

The madam knelt hurriedly on the ground, banging her forehead, and said in a trembling voice:
"It's all because of my greed that I offended His Majesty!"

"Miss Lili and the prince are deeply in love and they are in love with each other. It is truly a match made in heaven and a great joy."

"Over the years, Lili has been living in this humble place of mine. She is like a floating cloud, free and unrestrained. She can fly with the prince whenever she wants. Why should we talk about redeeming her?!"

Li Chengyun glanced at him lightly and said calmly:

"That's enough. No need to kowtow anymore. Leave now."

"I am not short of money, so I will offer you the money to redeem myself."

The madam heard this, as if she had been pardoned. She crawled to her feet, groveled, and backed away, muttering:
"Your Majesty is magnanimous. I will take my leave now."

Witnessing this scene, Si Lili's heart was filled with excitement, joy and surprise, and she almost exploded.

She had never expected that the handsome man in front of her would redeem her today. This scene showed how sincere Li Chengyun was to her.

Si Lili's eyes instantly filled with tears, her eyes were full of infatuation as she stared at Li Chengyun, her heart filled with gratitude and admiration.

Seeing this, Li Chengyun gently stroked her cheek and whispered:

"You are free now. I will take you to the border this time."

"When that time comes, whether you are attached to Northern Qi and wish to return to your hometown, or wish to spend the rest of your life with me, I will follow your wishes."

Si Lili was even more moved when she heard this. She buried her head deeply in Li Chengyun's shoulder, tears rolling down her cheeks like pearls from a broken string:

"As long as the prince does not despise me for my humbleness, I am willing to accompany the prince forever."

There were mixed feelings in her heart.

He originally entered Nanqing as a spy, but he never expected to meet Li Chengyun here.

She lost her virginity while trying to gather intelligence, but eventually fell for the man's affection.

And he never let her down, willing to redeem her and take her with him. Although he knew the road ahead was long and the status was hard to get, Si Lili was happy with it at the moment.

She didn't want to care about the troubles in the world anymore, she just wanted to stay by this man's side forever, weather the ups and downs together, and never leave him.

Li Chengyun gently stroked her back, giving her the most solid support.

He knew all the hardships and difficulties Si Lili had experienced, so he was more determined to protect her throughout her life.

Since this woman has completely given herself to him, he will definitely take on all responsibilities and protect her.

When Si Lili finally stopped crying, Li Chengyun gently held her in his arms and stepped into the carriage.

He protected her all the way back to the palace.

He slowly placed Si Lili on the soft bed.

The tears she shed just now because of being moved were like morning dew hanging on the flower petals, which made Li Chengyun feel pity and did not have any sexual desire.

But at this moment, Si Lili was lying on the bed, her graceful figure displayed before his eyes without reservation, like a fairy from the Moon Palace falling into the mortal world, causing the fire in Li Chengyun's heart, which had already subsided, to ignite again. His eyes became increasingly fiery, and his breathing became heavier.

Si Lili was keenly aware of this change.

But unlike Fan Ruoruo's shyness and reserve, Si Lili did not show any shyness. Instead, she showed a calmness of "when the flowers are in bloom, they must be picked immediately", with affectionate eyes, and whispered softly:
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I have long been in your heart. I hope your Majesty will do whatever you want. I am willing to do it."

As soon as these words came out, the last bit of restraint in Li Chengyun's heart melted away like ice and snow. In this situation, how could he still control himself?
As the saying goes:
The orchid dress is untied, and the faint fragrance spreads; the gauze curtains are slowly rolled up, reflecting the crimson color; the embroidered pillow is gently moved, and the two hearts are dependent on each other with deep love.

Although the crabapple trees have faded, spring remains. When the beauties are together, their eyes are bright and their love is endless.

The ivory bed is placed steadily, the mandarin duck brocade quilt is spread out widely, and the red folds rise and fall like waves.

Love is as deep as fine wine, and the slight sweat soaks the light gauze dress.

They leaned against each other for several times, her eyes slightly narrowed with a deep affection, and her dark eyebrows were like poetry and painting, which even a master of painting would find difficult to imitate.

I ask you why your love is so deep and long-lasting, the plum petals are just opening, and the rouge lightly touches your lips.

From now on, I swear that I am willing to accompany you with my graceful figure, and to grow old together with my deep love.

……

The next morning.

Li Chengyun and Si Lili have finished their morning exercises.

Just when I was feeling refreshed, I suddenly received a notification that Chen Pingping was coming to visit.

Li Chengyun then ordered Si Lili to temporarily retreat to the inner room, while he straightened his clothes and composed himself, and met Chen Pingping in the hall of the palace.

As soon as Chen Pingping met them, he reported everything that Emperor Qing had asked him to do yesterday.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengyun's lips curled up into a playful smile, thinking to himself that his father, the emperor, really had "good intentions".

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Overwatch Council will not sit idly by while you are away in Kyoto."

"The team of black cavalry guards sent by His Majesty will become your loyal wings when you meet them outside Kyoto. They will obey your orders and never waver."

　This chapter is a refined version, and I have to do it because of this. I hope readers will forgive me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)