The Ming Dynasty: Reshaping the Land

Chapter 45 Door-to-Door Visit

When the club opened, Deng Zhen asked for a cheongsam and took it back with him. As for who wore it, that remains unknown!

However, Li Jinglong felt that it was definitely impossible for his wife to wear it, after all, Dengzhen's wife was very capable!

But thinking about it, it makes sense. As Li Shanchang's niece, her background is no less impressive than Deng Zhen's. How could she possibly satisfy Deng Zhen's fetish?

"That's right! Brother Deng, you must have looked at that cheongsam you brought back a lot when you got home!" Guo Zhen teased with a mischievous grin.

"That's why we say Old Deng is the big brother among us! Look at his courage, and then look at you!" Chang Sheng glanced at Guo Zhen and said disdainfully.

"Forget it!" Deng Zhen rolled his eyes at Chang Sheng and said irritably, "Last time I took it back, my wife burned it!"

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, even Li Jinglong couldn't help but laugh out loud.

With maids attending to them and no outsiders around, Deng Zhen and Guo Zhen became noticeably bolder.

Seeing the two men's actions, Li Jinglong was a little worried. The cheongsams of the maids beside them would soon be worn out from touching them so much!

While Li Jinglong and his entourage were indulging in debauchery in the private room, at the Han Gong Mansion, Liu Dan, with a bruised and swollen face and tears streaming down his face, was crying to Li Qi about Li Jinglong's evil deeds.

"Your Highness, Duke Cao is really unreasonable. I just wanted to go in and take a look, but after being refused, I complained a bit, and they started hitting me right away!" As Liu Dan wiped away his tears, he touched his wound and gasped in pain.

When Li Qi saw Liu Dan's appearance, a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes. He had only gone to Songjiang and was bewitched by the Liu family's woman, so he brought her back to the Duke's mansion.

Who would have thought that Liu Dan, relying on his doting on his sister, would frequently travel to Nanjing and cause trouble everywhere.

"How many times have I told you, Nanjing is a city teeming with hidden talents, not a place for you to run wild! If it weren't for others giving me face, you would have been dead countless times already!" Li Qi reprimanded sternly.

"Your Highness, I was indeed wrong, but that Duke Cao, knowing our relationship, still acted ruthlessly. Even when beating a dog, one should consider its owner. This Duke Cao has utterly disregarded Your Highness!"

Liu Dan was well aware that it was unlikely that he could get Li Qi to stand up for him simply; he could only try to sow discord.

Li Qi glanced at Liu Dan, waved his hand irritably, and began to have opinions about Li Jinglong.

Li Qi felt very uncomfortable because of the garden incident last time, feeling that he was not as favored as Li Jinglong, and a grudge was formed.

Now, the younger brother of the concubine he secretly kept in the mansion was severely punished by Li Jinglong, which intensified Li Qi's resentment.

Although he himself looked down on Liu Dan, Liu Dan was right about one thing: "Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner." Li Jinglong, aren't you being a bit too arrogant? You don't even respect the Duke of Han's mansion?

Thinking of this, Li Qi had already made up his mind to have a good talk with Li Jinglong. However, for the sake of his reputation, he could not do it himself.

After much deliberation, Li Qi finally made his decision and ordered the servant at the door, "Someone, go and fetch Li You!"

Li You is Li Qi's cousin. Over the years, Li You has handled many of Li Qi's affairs when it was inconvenient for Li Qi to appear in person.

Upon hearing Li Qi's instructions, Liu Dan, who was standing to the side, felt a sense of relief, and the resentment in his chest finally subsided considerably.

"Big brother, you were looking for me?"

Led by his servant, Li You, dressed in a blue brocade robe, appeared in Li Qi's reception room.

"Youdi's here! Sit down!" Li Qi waved and gestured.

Upon entering, Li You saw Liu Dan's bruised and swollen face and had a pretty good idea of ​​what had happened. He looked at Li Qi and asked, "Brother, what happened?"

Li Qi pointed at Liu Dan and said, "That's how it is..."

He then recounted the events, and Li You's brows gradually furrowed as he glanced at Liu Dan with slight displeasure.

Li You naturally knew what kind of person his cousin's concubine's younger brother was. Not to mention Li Qi, Li You had already helped Liu Dan solve problems more than once or twice!

But this time, Li You found it very tricky!

Li You's expression was grave, and he said worriedly, "Brother! Last time, the Crown Princess's cousin, Lü Ping, went to cause trouble for Li Jinglong, and Li Jinglong beat him so badly that he couldn't get out of bed for three months. This time..."

Li You only said half of what he meant, but Li Qi understood what he meant: Li Jinglong was not someone to be trifled with!

Li Qi waved his hand, reassuringly saying, "It's alright! You are a member of our Han State Duke's Mansion. Li Jinglong dared to lay a hand on Lü Ping because he thought the Lü family had no one to rely on. Our Han State Duke's Mansion is the head of the noble families in Huaixi. Li Jinglong wouldn't dare to act rashly!"

Hearing Li Qi's words, Li You's worries eased considerably. He cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Since you say so, brother, then I'll make the trip!"

"Alright! If Li Jiujiang doesn't give me face, I'll go there myself!" Li Qi made a promise.

Li You stood up, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Li Qi, and then gestured for Liu Dan to join him as they left the reception room.

Once outside, Liu Dan approached Li You with a fawning smile and said, "I'm so grateful for your help, Young Master You. I'll definitely repay you handsomely later!"

Hearing that there were benefits, Li You's worries vanished, but he didn't show it on his face: "You, you've caused trouble for your elder brother! Do you think Duke Cao is like those rich merchant sons? He's a duke!"

Liu Dan inwardly scoffed, disdainful of Li You's insatiable greed, but dared not show it on his face. He could only raise his stakes: "Young Master You is right, I was just unlucky this time! If this matter can be resolved, I'll send you two more gardens later!"

Having received Liu Dan's promise, Li You smiled contentedly, and led Liu Dan out of the mansion, heading straight for Heaven and Earth.

Inside the club, Li Jinglong and the others were all a bit drunk. When they heard Li Er's report, Li Jinglong was stunned for a moment.

"Who?"

"My lord, it's Li You, the nephew of the Duke of Han, who has arrived with the man who was just driven away!"

At this moment, Chang Sheng and Deng Zhen also looked at Li Jinglong with suspicion, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing!" Li Jinglong waved his hand and then recounted what had happened.

"Damn it! Where did this blind fool come from? How dare he cause trouble in the capital?" Chang Sheng immediately flew into a rage and made a move to get up.

"Second Brother Chang!" Li Jinglong grabbed Chang Sheng. Li Jinglong knew Chang Sheng's fiery temper very well, and now that he had been drinking, he might just add fuel to the fire.

"Bring the person in!" Li Jinglong dismissed the maids and ordered Li Erdao.

When Li You led Liu Dan into the private room, he saw Li Jinglong and the other three leaning back in their meditation chairs, looking at him with mocking expressions.

Li You's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes quickly turned to his brother-in-law, Deng Zhen!