Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 61: The Last Night

Li Qingmu spoke slowly, his demeanor calm and unperturbed. However, Long Yue noticed that his hand hidden in his sleeve was slightly trembling, a sign of extreme anger.

"Husband..."

She stepped forward and gently held his hand.

His hand was somewhat cold. According to Duanmu Nan, this indicated he had suffered a grave injury, leading to weakened energy and blood, but fortunately, he was young, and with proper care, he could recover.

"I’m fine."

He said with a faint smile, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes. Long Yue knew he was saying this to keep her from worrying, which made her feel even worse.

"Who is Qian Yi?"

"There’s a portrait!"

Li Qingmu turned and went inside to retrieve a scroll. After three months of recuperation, his right hand was now fine for holding a pen.

"The painting is excellent, lifelike!"

Duanmu Nan glanced at the painting and couldn’t help praising it, then looked at Li Qingmu with some envy. This young man had a strong constitution; such severe injuries were almost nothing after three months, and even if he wanted to leave now, Duanmu Nan wouldn’t stop him.

"This person... I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere."

Qi Jingyu studied the portrait for a while, then fell into thought.

"From what I know about him, he should be indulging in pleasures within Ling’an City during this time, but as the year-end approaches, he should be returning. Before leaving, he’ll surely have one last spree..."

"Ah, I remember now! I saw him at Yunshui Building!"

"Yunshui Building?"

"Yes, that’s one of the most famous brothels in Ling’an... ahem..."

Qi Jingyu became slightly embarrassed as he realized he had misspoken.

The brothel, such a place, was known to devour men and ruin them, and was not a good place. His father and mother had always warned him that he could play anywhere but absolutely never go to such places.

But now he said he saw someone at Yunshui Building, didn’t that mean he also went there?

"Um, I saw him entering from the entrance..."

Qi Jingyu noticed the odd looks from everyone and quickly explained.

"Though the Princely Heir is mischievous, he knows discretion and naturally wouldn’t go to such places."

Li Qingmu first poked fun at him a bit, then praised him, causing Qi Jingyu to feel so frustrated that he almost wanted to spit blood. This man was truly unkind, always setting traps for him!

"In that case, I’ll trouble the Princely Heir then!"

Li Qingmu cupped his hands in respect, and though Qi Jingyu wanted to say he hadn’t agreed yet, the plea had been made, and out of pride, it wasn’t proper to refuse.

"Alright, I’ll get back to you with news!"

Qi Jingyu suffered another loss with Li Qingmu, yet didn’t even know how. Feeling frustrated, he could only leave.

After walking out of the alley, a guard at his side finally couldn’t resist asking, "Your Highness, if I may, they are just ordinary people. Why do you show them such favor? Even if it’s repaying a debt, surely that’s enough..."

This guard was among those who came to fetch Qi Jingyu back then, and later he learned that it was Li Qingmu who sent him back. Yet, the Young Master had been taking care of them for the past three months, enough to repay any debt of gratitude, one would think?

But now it seemed the Young Master intended to help them to the end?

"You don’t understand!"

Qi Jingyu didn’t care about his impertinence and said proudly, "I admire people with backbone, courage, and wisdom, and that couple possesses all three, which is why I’m helping them! Besides, my father always told me to learn to recruit talent, and I can tell they are not ordinary... "

The guard was left dumbfounded, while Qi Jingyu walked off with his hands behind his back.

"It’s snowing again..."

Li Qingmu gazed up at the snowflakes gradually falling from the sky, his expression turning increasingly cold.

The new year was almost here, but before returning, he had to settle things with Qian Yi. No one ever bullied him and got away with it!

...

"Sir, come on, come in!"

Yunshui Building was one of the renowned brothels in Ling’an City, frequented by high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants. Some even came to Yunshui Building specifically to try their luck in networking with nobles.

Qian Yi was one of them.

He didn’t have much money, but a nobleman from the Capital City had given him plenty of benefits for certain tasks, including a thousand taels of silver.

A thousand taels was no small amount, and combined with his smooth talking and shrewdness, he had made connections with many wealthy heirs at this brothel. Often, they footed the bill, allowing him to live quite prosperously these days.

"Oh, Mr. Qian, you’re here again! Today, Miss Han Xiang has been reserved by Young Master Feng, but Miss Lan Xiang is still available!"

"Oh, good, haha, then I’ll take Lan Xiang... Hmm, Young Master Feng is here too? Come, come, take me to see him. It’s been so long since I sparred with him in fighting cocks, haha!"

"Young Master Feng knew you would return today, so he specially asked me to wait for you! Please, Mr. Qian!"

With laughter, the Madam led Qian Yi upstairs, where bursts of joyous laughter came from several elegant rooms.

"Young Master, over here; I’m over here..."

"Haha, little beauty, don’t run, oh, my head, it hurts... Where did you go?"

"Giggling..."

"Tsk, already started the fun? Not waiting for me? Haha, no worries, I’m coming, Young Master Feng, Xiangxiang, wait for me!"

Qian Yi laughed heartily and dashed into a private room on the right-hand side, just as two young gentlemen entered through the door of Yunshui Building.

One of these two young gentlemen was rather petite but appeared very nimble, while the other was tall, with handsome features. The idle girls immediately flocked towards them.

"Gentlemen, would you like us to attend to you?"

"No need, just give us a private room, and find someone who can play the qin and sing songs."

Li Qingmu didn’t like this kind of alluring place; he barely managed to utter a few words, enduring his strong discomfort. His demeanor was so cold that the flock of approaching girls instinctively backed away.

"Ah, it’s your first time here, isn’t it? No worries, everyone is reserved the first time. Ladies, off you go! I’ll have Miss Shi Qin come over."

"Alright."

They were arranged in the second private room around the right corner, separated from Qian Yi’s room by just a wall.

"Mr. Li, the Young Prince asked me to assist you here."

Miss Shi Qin was someone Qi Jingyu had specially arranged. If Ling’an Prince Mansion didn’t have a few spies under its command, it would be embarrassed to call itself a Prince Mansion.

Li Qingmu nodded: "Thank you! All you need to do is play the qin."

"Alright!"

"Oh, little beauty, don’t run!"

From next door came Qian Yi’s licentious laughter and a woman’s delicate pleas. Long Yue frowned slightly: "This man certainly knows how to have fun!"

Li Qingmu picked up a cup of tea, took a light sip, and said indifferently: "Tonight may be his last night."