Chapter 147 Has Commander Li taken another concubine?
Li Hui's expression turned strange, and he shook his head.
"The first is the most mysterious; she's a woman no one has ever seen. She only has one codename: Moon in the Mirror.
As for why she ranks first, no one knows. Many have died by her hand, but her specific methods are truly unclear."
Shen Yulou nodded thoughtfully. Li Hui returned home, feeling pleased with himself, and decided to immediately put what he learned today into practice.
The moment he entered, he saw that Madam Li hadn't cooked yet, so he thought about taking her to a restaurant.
However, he remembered Lord Shen's teachings and knew he shouldn't be too assertive; he had to let Madam Li suggest it herself.
Li Hui said with a serious expression, "Madam Li, why haven't you cooked yet?"
Next, he only needed to guide Madam Li to the idea of eating out.
However, Li Hui's serious expression made Madam Li feel as if he was scolding her.
Madam Li's delicate brows shot up. "What time is it? Why should I cook?"
Li Hui quickly waved his hand, trying to imitate Shen Yulou's tone.
"Madam Li, don't be angry, I'm not rushing you. I want to take you to a restaurant!"
Madam Li snorted. "Why go to a restaurant for no reason? It's terribly expensive!"
Li Hui tried hard to recall Shen Yulou's words.
Money... scoundrel... earning money... these elements rearranged themselves in his mind.
He had a sudden impulse and blurted out,
"Madam Li, just go! Money can be earned again if it's lost; those who don't earn money are scoundrels!"
Splat!
The embroidery needle in Madam Li's hand directly stabbed into the table. She looked up, gritting her teeth as she stared at Li Hui.
"Are you saying I don't earn money at home? Are you scolding me?"
"No! That's not what I meant!"
Li Hui was sweating profusely. "I mean, don't worry about the money! I can earn it!"
Madam Li said sarcastically, "The money you earn, I wouldn't dare spend it carelessly."
Li Hui scratched his head. This isn't right, the script didn't go like this!
Why isn't Madam Li playing by the rules?
What did Lord Shen say again?
He suddenly remembered Shen Yulou's flattery towards the Princess Consort.
That's right, he needed to be sweet-tongued!
He immediately shouted to his servants, "Quick! Prepare Madam Li's favorite dishes!"
Normally, when Li Hui wasn't home, the servants cooked. Madam Li only cooked herself when Li Hui was home on vacation.
Madam Li said with a cold face, "No, I'd better eat less to save you some money."
Li Hui became anxious and blurted out, "How can that be! After all this effort to make Madam Li plump and fair, what if she gets thin from hunger?"
As he spoke, he even imitated a martial artist, boisterously patting Madam Li's back.
"Look, how robust!"
Madam Li's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
She stood up and looked at Li Hui coldly.
"I'm going back to my family home for a while tomorrow.
Don't just idle around; use this time to find a concubine, lest I, your humble servant, fail to serve you, my great master."
After speaking, she turned and entered the inner room, closing the door with a bang.
Li Hui stood frozen in place, and it took him a long time to react.
He slapped his thigh abruptly, his face red with excitement.
Hey!
Lord Shen's trick really works!
...Three days later, in the Golden Throne Hall.
Today was a big day; the seven-day period was up, and Shen Yulou had to hand in his assignment.
Early in the morning, Li Hui, beaming, waited at the palace gate. When he saw Shen Yulou, he greeted him with such warmth, as if he had seen his own father.
"Commander Li, you look well. Have you taken another concubine?"
"Hahaha, it's only the beginning. Madam Li just told me to look around; it's not the final step yet, but Madam Li's eyes were full of love when she looked at me."
Shen Yulou was a little surprised. "Oh? What did Sister-in-law say?"
Commander Li repeated Madam Li's exact words.
Shen Yulou:...Brother, your reading comprehension must have been taught by a PE teacher.
Are you sure that was love, and not murderous intent?
Never mind, as long as Li Hui is happy.
After all, ignorance is bliss, and as long as his kidneys can handle it, how he lives doesn't really matter, does it?
...As they entered the palace square, the atmosphere felt a bit off.
Officials, civilian and military, gathered in small groups, pointing and whispering about Shen Yulou.
Their gazes were very complex.
There was sympathy, schadenfreude, but mostly shock.
Wang Shushi and Li Deguang, the two old men, stood like two door gods, specifically blocking Shen Yulou's path.
Li Deguang stroked his beard with a fake smile.
"Oh, Lord Shen is here? How was it, teaching the Imperial Heirs these past few days? It must have been hard, right? I wonder how the Eighth Prince's music composition is coming along? Has he emerged from Drunken Immortal Tower?"
Wang Shushi followed up with a sarcastic jab.
"And what about the Ninth Prince? I heard he worked as a laborer for the people in the East Market for several days. He must have deeply experienced the suffering of the common folk, right? I just wonder if his noble body can still endure it?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding officials immediately burst into an uproar.
Making Imperial Heirs mess around in Brothels?
Forcing Imperial Heirs to work on the streets?
This Shen Yulou, his guts are too big!
This is no longer teaching; this is courting death!
Shen Yulou ignored the two old fogies entirely, merely smiled faintly, and walked directly to his spot to stand.
"Silence! Court is in session!"
With Eunuch He Shun's sharp voice, the officials filed in.
Emperor Ren was in good spirits today; his back no longer ached, his legs no longer hurt, and his steps as he walked to the dragon throne were a few shades lighter.
After the usual court affairs were discussed, everyone's eyes, intentionally or unintentionally, glanced towards Shen Yulou.
They knew the main act was about to begin.
Sure enough, Li Deguang was the first to step forward, his voice like a booming bell.
"Your Majesty! Your subject has a memorial to present! Your subject wishes to impeach Shen Yulou, the supervisor of the Imperial Heirs Residence, for incompetent teaching and harboring malicious intentions, his crimes are threefold!"
Before his words finished, he paused abruptly, giving everyone time to digest the information, and then continued with a stern and severe tone.
"His first crime! Arranging rebellious materials, which is treasonous!
Not only did he not advise the Eighth Prince to stay away from Brothels, but he catered to his preferences, inventing a strategy card game called three kingdoms kill, in which he and the Eighth Prince are immersed day and night!
Now, this decadent game has spread throughout the Brothels of the capital, causing endless harm!"
Li Deguang paused here intentionally, his gaze like a knife, sweeping across the entire hall, finally fixating on Shen Yulou.
"Your Majesty, fellow officials! Do you know what a sinister thing this three kingdoms kill is?!"
He pulled out a card from his sleeve, held it high, and on it were two large characters—[rebel]!
"This card, named rebel, its objective is to kill the Lord!
There's also [Joyful and Forgetting Shu], which makes Imperial Heirs indulge in pleasure and lose ambition!
And [Making Something Out of Nothing], [Tearing Down Bridges After Crossing], [Killing with a Borrowed Knife]!"
Li Deguang's voice suddenly rose, his beard trembling with excitement.
"Your Majesty! What kind of game is this?
This is clearly subtly instigating and teaching Imperial Heirs how to be rebels, how to use political schemes, and how to deal with the Lord!
Shen Yulou, his heart deserves to be punished!"