Capítulo 1875: Chapter 1882: Li Sheng’s Fate (4)
Head Catcher Lei said, “Mother Li, it’s better not to argue anymore. Quickly hand over that Warm Jade Pendant. If you keep denying and we find the pendant later, you’ll be flogged on the public court.”
“What? Warm Jade Pendant?”
The procuress felt as if struck by thunder, suddenly realizing sothing. She reached into her clothes and pulled out a top-quality Mutton Fat White Jade Mandarin Duck Pendant, shouting, “Is this what Head Catcher Lei is talking about?”
When Head Catcher Lei saw it, his face turned black as he snatched the pendant and said, “Old Pious Woman, you still say you didn’t steal it? Now isn’t it the exact stolen goods?”
“Oh no, Head Catcher Lei, Old Body is wronged—”
The procuress slapped her thighs, cried out to the heavens, and shouted, “It’s all because of Scholar Li, no, that damned Li Sheng. He brought this pendant to to redeem Yiyi. I was wondering how a poor scholar could suddenly beco so rich, turns out he beca a thief! Head Catcher Lei, you must do right by Old Body, make sure you catch that scoundrel, he tricked away my Yiyi…”
Upon hearing this, Head Catcher Lei imdiately took the procuress and the pendant back to the County Governnt Office to report to the County Magistrate.
anwhile, Li Sheng had already returned to the inn with Yiyi. His return this ti was to redeem Yiyi, and to avoid being noticed for his actions, he refused his father-in-law’s offer to send attendants, choosing instead to co back worn and weary alone. The hardships of the journey were well worth it when he saw Yiyi and helped redeem her.
In the inn, the two of them affectionately nestled together. Yiyi, choking back tears, said, “Master Li, where have you been this past year? Yiyi missed you so much!”
Li Sheng said, “Since that day I lost my Scholarly Honor at the County Governnt Office, my brother also kicked out. Later, I heard the procuress forced you to receive custors, so I left Qing County and went to the Capital. Because County Magistrate Shen once suggested taking as his son-in-law, I thought of a plan to quickly redeem you. Earning money by selling calligraphy wasn’t enough, so I went to the Capital to find them…”
Li Sheng hid nothing from Yiyi, telling her everything about how he sched to et Madam Cui and Shen Juhua, how he gained their trust, and eventually married Juhua. He said, “Although I can’t give you a title now and must hide you outside, once I gain control over the Shen Family, I’ll divorce that shrew Shen Juhua and marry you, and then we can live openly together!”
Yiyi looked at him with admiration, gently and obediently saying, “Master Li is truly capable, Yiyi will follow your lead!”
Seeing her gentle and obedient appearance, Li Sheng’s male chauvinism was greatly satisfied. In his eyes, Yiyi was far better than Juhua; this was what a woman should be, whereas that Shen Juhua was clearly a female demon, just looking at her made one hesitant, conducive to feelings of admiration.
Li Sheng stopped in surprise, not yet understanding what was happening, when the room door suddenly was knocked open, and Head Catcher Lei burst in with people. Yiyi scread in fear, grabbed a blanket, and covered herself, overwheld with humiliation.
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