Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 64 Waiting for the Net to Close

King Yi listened carefully to what Shen Li said, and he also saw the possibilities that Shen Li hadn't mentioned.

If he wins, the Lin family will be extremely grateful to him, which will increase his chances of a future victory. Even if a fight doesn't break out, he shouldn't give up this opportunity to participate in politics, as doing so will enhance his prestige and influence.

It is entirely beneficial and without any harm.

"Madam Gu's keen political acumen truly lives up to her reputation as the most talented woman in the capital." Prince Yi clapped his hands at her: "Brilliant."

The admiration in his eyes seemed to have a hook attached to it. How could he let such a talented person help the Crown Prince? She had to come to his side.

It seems he'll need to put in more effort in the future.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. It would be best if Your Highness and I saw each other less often after this." Shen Li quickly distanced herself from the situation.

“Alright.” Prince Yi readily agreed, but still took a token from his waist and gave it to her: “We don’t have to deal with each other, but we can be friends. Madam Gu, please keep this. If you need any help in the future, feel free to come to me.”

Shen Li hesitated: "This..."

"Does Madam Gu's refusal mean she doesn't consider me a friend? Then I'm going to be unhappy." Prince Yi interrupted her domineeringly.

"Very well, thank you for your kind offer, Your Highness." Shen Li took the token.

King Yi then smiled. He suddenly felt that Shen Li's compromise was more like that of a little girl and quite cute. This girl had grown up. Compared to her, the concubines and dancers in the palace paled in comparison.

No wonder Zheng Youwei, that lecherous devil, had such reckless thoughts after only seeing Shen Li once. He was actually somewhat glad that he hadn't succeeded.

"Then I will not linger any longer. I will reward you handsomely once the matter is settled." King Yi looked away from her face and stood up.

He had to hurry and find Lin Wan'er. Now that the Crown Prince had been released from confinement under pressure from the censors, he couldn't let Lin Wan'er get there first.

"Take care, Your Highness." Shen Li bowed slightly to his back, and when she straightened up, a smile appeared on her lips.

Looking at the tokens on Table Mountain, he almost burst out laughing.

What's this called? Being sold out and then having to pay double.

However, she wasn't exactly trying to sabotage him. If this was done well, it could indeed put the Crown Prince under immense pressure, and she wanted to see Li Heng struggling to survive.

"Sister, how are you?" The door to the private room was pushed open, and Shen Yue rushed in, looking worried.

"I'm fine." Shen Li took her hand and comforted her, "It's settled, let's go."

"He didn't do anything to you, did he? He looked like he was going to eat you alive just now, it scared me to death." Shen Yue was still in shock, her mind filled with the scene of Yi Wang beating people.

He was the most ruthless person she had ever met.

"Yes, they poured me a few cups of tea." Shen Li joked, but lowered her voice when she saw that he was still worried: "Do you think, if we really fought, would he be a match for me?"

Shen Yue shook her head repeatedly without thinking, then laughed after a few shakes: "That's right, then let's go, sister."

"Where's the peony?" Shen Li noticed that there was only forsythia behind her.

“I told her to go and inform my brother-in-law so he could come and pick us up.” Shen Yue scratched her head. “I didn’t think it through.”

“Your decision not to rush out and stop him is already a well-thought-out one.” Shen Li patted her head and added, “Don’t worry, your brother-in-law won’t be alarmed. He knows about what happened today.”

When the two meet, Gu Chang'an will be the first to receive the news. He will then deliver the letter she wrote in advance to the Lin family and wait for Lin Wan'er to close the net.

Based on her understanding of Gu Chang'an, she knew that the reason he chose Zuixianlou was because he must have planted a lot of people there; he was the most reliable person when it came to doing things.

Shen Yue had already guessed that it wasn't a chance encounter but rather that her sister was waiting for Prince Yi, but this only made her more puzzled: "Why is my sister waiting for him? Aren't you and Father helping the Crown Prince?"

"It's all because the Crown Prince didn't marry the Minister of War's granddaughter." Shen Li shrugged. "He's not the one who got to have such a good opportunity."

"Princess Yi?" Shen Yue suddenly realized, lowering her voice, "Is Sister helping Sister Lin solve the problem of firearms?"

Shen Li said with relief, "Yue'er has grown up too."

The Ministry of War has the power to mobilize troops nationwide. Strategic and tactical decisions, as well as the overall supply of provisions, all require the Ministry of War's approval. Since the person in this position cannot be replaced in a short time, the only option is to make the person in this position work for her.

I believe that Minister Xia will do his best to serve his grandson-in-law, Prince Yi.

The net has been cast; now it's up to Lin Wan'er to reel it in.

"Let's go home."

Shen Li took Shen Yue's hand and went downstairs. As soon as they reached the door, a carriage stopped, and Gu Chang'an, dressed in a scarlet official robe, stepped out from behind the curtain.

He looked hurried, and his body carried a faint smell of rust, which was also the smell of blood. He had obviously come from the Dali Temple and hadn't had time to change his clothes.

He walked very fast, and only relaxed a little when he saw Shen Li walk out safely, but he still took big strides.

Shen Li was surprised to see him. Before she could think about it, he had already stopped in front of her and looked at her with concern: "Madam, I've come to take you home."

Seeing this, Shen Yue very sensibly walked towards the carriage she had come in. "My sister-in-law is really nice; she still came even though she knew there was nothing wrong."

Once they were in the car, Shen Li finally had a chance to ask, "Why are you in such a hurry? Didn't you already know?"

"I heard from Shaoyao that he was carrying a murderous aura, and I was worried he might hurt you." Gu Chang'an remained seated opposite her and asked, "Are you really alright?"

"Even if a conflict breaks out with his skinny arms and legs, I'll be the one assassinating the king." Shen Li teased him, looking at his nervous expression. "Even if I can't beat him, I won't resort to violence. Why are you so nervous?"

Gu Chang'an knew she was teasing him again, and turned his head away, not knowing what to say.

Shen Li looked at the aisle between the two of them and couldn't help but laugh and cry: "So why are you sitting so far away today?"

She said this and was about to sit down.

"No," Gu Chang'an interrupted, "I'm dirty. I'll shower and change when we get back..."

Shen Li suppressed a laugh and looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

"I'll give you another hug." He didn't look at her.

"I don't mind now." Shen Li couldn't resist teasing him when she saw his shy expression.

"No." Gu Chang'an flinched again, his expression tense. "It's stained with blood, you can't touch it."

How could someone as ethereal as Fairy A-Li be tainted by such filth?

Shen Li really wanted to say that blood wasn't a big deal, but seeing his nervous and even awkward expression, she sat back down steadily, her eyes full of heartache as she looked at him.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is one of the Nine Ministers, a rare honor in the world. However, he always harbored a deep aversion to this position and to the underhanded and shady methods used in it.

He even despises himself, which is why he never cherishes or even mistreats his body.

He probably always felt extremely inferior in her presence.

"Can we hold hands?" Shen Li extended her hand, softening her voice: "Actually, I was really scared today. You can feel how cold my hands are."