My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 423 - 285: The Speaking Tube of Li Mansion

After practicing his martial arts at Honglu Si all morning, Li Nuo followed his usual routine and went home for lunch.

Phoenix had returned from the Jade Sound Pavilion in the morning, and taking advantage of Yiren practicing her skills, he signaled Phoenix with his eyes and walked into the study. Moments later, Phoenix came in and asked, "Did the young master want to see me for something?"

Li Nuo, utilizing the Power of Laws of the Fourth Realm, had erected a soundproof barrier.

Having advanced to the Fourth Realm, he no longer had to worry about being overheard.

He looked at Phoenix and asked, "What did Yiren tell you yesterday? You talked in secret for so long?"

Phoenix glanced outside before answering, "Is it really okay to say? I promised Yiren I would keep it secret."

Before Li Nuo could respond, she changed the subject, adding, "However, I can tell you, but you must never tell Yiren."

Li Nuo nodded and said, "Don't worry, I can keep a secret."

Phoenix spoke softly, "Yiren likes someone, but he is already married. She doesn't know what to do and wanted my advice."

Hearing Phoenix's words, Li Nuo felt his heart skip a beat for an instant, a chilling feeling spreading through his body.

Phoenix looked at him with a teasing grin and asked, "What did you just feel?"

Still with a blank mind, Li Nuo absentmindedly replied, "What feeling?"

Phoenix continued with a smile, "Isn't it like your mind went blank, as if your heart stopped beating, and you felt cold all over?"

Li Nuo looked at Phoenix, feeling as if he was naked before her, and instinctively glanced down at himself.

Her gaze seemed to see through everything as she said, "Admit it, Yiren holds an important place in your heart. If she were to marry someone else, it would definitely hurt you. But don't worry, the person she likes is you..."

Li Nuo breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.

Phoenix asked, "What, are you relieved now?"

Li Nuo regretted calling Phoenix in; he had intended to question her, but now the tables had turned.

Phoenix smiled, saying, "There's nothing wrong with admitting it. Yiren looks exactly like Jiaren. If I were you, I wouldn't want her to marry someone else either. It's normal human emotion; there's nothing to be ashamed about..."

Li Nuo shifted his gaze away, no longer meeting Phoenix's eyes.

He wasn't blind; whatever Phoenix could see, he could see too.

But he was not sure if, in Yiren's heart, she harbored the same kind of yearning that Jiaren had.

After all, from their very first meeting, she had caused a commotion at the Song Family, wanting to take the place of his wife. At that time, she certainly did not truly like him.

Throughout, her behavior towards him had been possessive, devoid of real affection.

Part of the reason he avoided the subject was exactly because of this.

Another reason was her relationship with Jiaren.

Her issues were tied not just to her, but also to Jiaren, her in-laws, the Song Family...

Being with Phoenix, it seemed, was easier than being with Yiren.

Phoenix took the initiative and said, "Missing out on a girl as good as Yiren would surely be a lifelong regret. But there's no need to rush; I believe true lovers will end up together. It's simply a matter of the right time..."

Seeing Yiren every day, although they both tacitly avoided this topic, it was still an unresolved issue.

He couldn't even discuss it with his wife.

Luckily, he had Phoenix to confide in.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Phoenix left the room. Just as she stepped into the courtyard, Song Yiren pulled her into another yard and into her own room.

Song Yiren set up a True Qi barrier to prevent eavesdropping and looked curiously at Phoenix, asking, "What did you talk about inside? It was all so secretive with a soundproof barrier and everything..."

Phoenix said, "You were really eavesdropping, weren't you?"

Yiren coughed lightly, "Just curious."

Phoenix said, "Actually, it's nothing. He asked me what you told me yesterday... You two really are a perfect match. No wonder you were betrothed since childhood, even the things you do are exactly alike."

Song Yiren tentatively asked, "You didn't tell him, did you?"

Phoenix replied, "I did tell him. I said you liked him."

Song Yiren's eyes widened with anger and urgency as she said, "How could you do that, you promised you wouldn't tell anyone!"

Phoenix ruffled her hair and said, "Please, little sister, if you like someone, just boldly say it. What's the point of all this guessing? If you had half of Anning's courage, you wouldn't be living in the same courtyard as me now..."

Song Yiren lowered her head and looked at her toes. After a moment, she asked, "What... what did he say?"

Phoenix looked at her and said, "Before I answer that question, tell me first, do you really like him as a person, or is it because whatever your sister has, you must have too..."

Just as Song Yiren was about to answer, Phoenix gently placed her finger on Yiren's lips and said, "Don't be in such a hurry to reply. Think about it carefully and then tell me."

Song Yiren thought for a moment, her lips moved, but she said nothing.

She realized that she didn't know the answer.

Was it because of jealousy that Song Jiaren married the multi-talented top scholar who could play the zither, paint, write poems, and was gifted in martial arts, or did she truly like him?

Or was it both?

Phoenix gently pinched her cheek and said, "The answer to this question is very important. Take your time and tell me when you've thought it through."

After being silent for a while, Song Yiren looked up at her and asked, "What did he... what did he say?"

Phoenix whispered a few words in her ear, and Song Yiren's face turned slightly red. She hugged Phoenix tightly and buried her head in her chest, saying, "Phoenix, it's so good to have you..."

Anning's voice came from outside, "Phoenix, Jiaren and I are going out shopping, do you want to come?"

Phoenix looked at Yiren and asked, "Are you going?"

Song Yiren shook her head and said, "You go ahead, I still need to practice my swordplay..."

A moment later, the three ladies walked out of Li Mansion, arm in arm.

At the same time, with a perplexed heart, King Rui entered the Ministry of Justice.

That letter had been delivered to Li Mansion several days ago. Why had Li Xuanjing not taken any action?

Given his way of doing things, knowing what King Gong had done, shouldn't he unleash furious retribution against King Gong?

But in these past few days, he had done nothing.

Could it be that he didn't trust him?

It seemed that a single letter was not enough. To demonstrate his sincerity, he decided to personally come to the Ministry of Justice to explain.

Before long, inside the Si Minister's Office, Li Xuanjing looked up, put down the scroll in his hand, stood up, and saluted King Rui, saying, "I have seen King Rui. May I ask what brings Your Highness to the Ministry of Justice?"

King Rui looked at Li Xuanjing and tentatively asked, "The letter sent by this king, did Lord Li receive it?"

Li Xuanjing nodded and said, "I have received it."

King Rui pondered, then said, "Could it be that Lord Li does not believe this king?"

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Li Xuanjing remained silent.

King Rui looked at him, raised his hand to the sky, and said, "If Lord Li doesn't believe me, I can swear to heaven that the assassins who attacked you outside Chang'an last time, and the ones involved with King Han, were not sent by me. If there is a half-truth in what I say, may thunder strike me down from the heavens, and may I never die a good death..."

Li Xuanjing nodded and said, "I know."

King Rui was momentarily taken aback, "You know?"

Li Xuanjing said, "I've known for a long time."

King Rui's eyes widened in shock. He knew all along but still closed his shops, captured his people?

Li Xuanjing continued, "Those two incidents weren't him, but Gu Wenhan's daughter infiltrating Li Mansion, that must have been arranged by you, King Rui. And the first time the Heavenly Mountain Seven Killers committed a murder in Chang'an, wasn't it also you behind the scenes?"

King Rui found himself speechless. He couldn't escape responsibility for these two matters...

He thought he had been secretive. How did Li Xuanjing know all this?

He cleared his throat and said, "That's impossible. I don't know any daughter of Gu Wenhan, nor do I know any Seven or Eight Evil. I came here this time only to remind Lord Li not to be used by others, causing us to fight while someone else benefits from our strife. Having said that, this king will take his leave..."

After saying this, he turned and left.

It wasn't until he stepped out of the Ministry of Justice that he began to piece something together.

Li Xuanjing knew that King Gong was behind the schemes yet still closed his shops, captured his people—it was deliberate!

That old fox!

He cursed inwardly, but from the perspective of his adversary, he had to admit it was a clever move.

After all, they were also enemies; using this pretext to deal with him, no one else could pick fault.

He had never thought of this himself.

Clearly, he hadn't read enough books.

He got in his carriage and said, "Let them buy more books to send over..."

Just as King Rui's carriage stopped at the entrance of King Mansion, inside King Gong Mansion, King Gong listened to a report, his brow furrowed as he murmured, "What, King Rui went to the Ministry of Justice and had a long secret talk with Li Xuanjing. What do they have to talk about..."