Satisfied, Sun Zhiyang stopped talking. He had to give her some time to digest what he had said.
These things were not something that Li Yi could understand, nor were they something that she, who was limited to flat gold, could think of. It wasn't that she wasn't smart enough, but that she didn't have a well-developed source of information. If she couldn't see the overall situation, she wouldn't be able to control everything, let alone make the right judgment.
Li Yi frowned deeply and thought seriously about every word and sentence that he said.
"So I'm actually a frog at the bottom of a well, deep in a dangerous place but not aware of it. It was too terrifying! It was too scary to die without knowing the danger. One wrong decision would cost the lives of all the people who followed him. The heavy responsibility made her suffocate. At this moment, she actually felt helpless as if she was on the verge of death. Her fate had become duckweed that she could not control and could only go with the flow.”
He stared at her without blinking. Her eyebrows, her eyes, and her lips. Because she was by his side, his numb heart began to throb.
He couldn't help but hold her hand. It was cold and without any warmth. However, there was an indescribable numbness that flowed from her body to his entire body.
She looked up at him. At this moment, he seemed so gentle. He gently picked up a handful of peeled peanuts and placed them in her hand.
"Are you cold?" The novel network didn't jump.
"Cold, my heart is cold. I always thought that I could give the Li family and the people who follow the Li family a stable and prosperous life. However, I had already led them to a dead end. There was nothing I could do. If his father was still alive, this would never have happened.”
There were tears in her eyes, shining with a crystal light. She forced a smile on her lips, with a sad taste.
"You've already done very well. There's always room for maneuver in any matter, not to mention that you'll soon be transferred to the capital as an official.”
Li Yi lowered his head and let her tears fall quietly. This was the second time she had cried in front of him. No matter how hard she tried to make herself strong, the helplessness of being on the verge of death and the guilt of bringing those who trusted the Li family to their deaths were like shackles that she could not break free from. They weighed heavily on her shoulders and her heart.
"Do you need help?" The novel network didn't jump.
He couldn't help but ask, ruining his original plan. He wanted to wait for her to take the initiative to beg him. However, her tears had a strange power. Every drop fell on his heart, cold and painful.
"Are you willing to help me?" The novel network didn't jump.
Li Yi looked into his eyes. Yes, she needed help. She needed someone to tell her what was right and what was wrong. At the very least, he had to protect the Li family and those who followed the Li family without regrets.
"There are conditions for me to help. I won't help just anyone.”
Li Yi perked up and asked anxiously,"What condition? I can give you anything I have.”
Sun Zhiyang smiled playfully. His condition was simple. He wanted her, only her. He wanted the woman who would make his heart throb, change his plans, and make his heart ache.
This was the first time he had done something that was not for the benefit of Zhongyi Hall. This was the first time he had done something for himself. Although he didn't know who Phantom was, he didn't know who the person who had always been by his side and protected him when he was young. Even though he had never seen Phantom's face, he was certain of Phantom's loyalty to him. He listened to Phantom's advice and came to her side, thinking of ways to make her fall in love with him and become his woman willingly. Now was not the time to use her as an exchange.
"I can be your advisor, but you have to agree to three conditions.”
"What condition?"
"Although I'm your advisor, you can't restrict me or inquire about me. You must give me a separate courtyard. Without my permission, no one can enter, not even you.”
"Alright, I agree!"
"I still have my own things to do. Even if I leave, I will arrange everything for you first. When I leave, you must do as I say. You should know that you shouldn't use people you doubt. Don't make your own decisions.”
"Sure, but do I have the right to improvise?" Li Yi hesitated. What if things don't go according to your plan? If…"
"Don't bargain. This won't happen. You just have to answer if you can do it?"
"Alright, I agree!" Li Yi replied helplessly.”
"Also, during the time I'm your advisor, you must spend two hours with me every day.”
Li Yi withdrew his hand warily and asked in confusion,"Two hours? Why do you want me to accompany you for two hours?”
"I don't want to be a chess piece used by others. When I'm used, I'll be placed on the chessboard, and when I'm not used, I'll be thrown aside. I'm actually helping you. If you communicate with me more appropriately and understand each other more, wouldn't it be more beneficial for us to solve the problem together?”The novel network didn't jump.
Li Yi thought for a moment and nodded. But you have to promise that you will help me protect the Li family and those who follow the Li family.”
"That depends on whether you listen or not.”
Li Yi smiled relaxedly and enjoyed the peeled peanuts. As he ate, he asked,"Then when can you return to Pingjin State with me? I'll send someone to pick you up."
"No need. You can go to the Inspectorate tomorrow to get the decree to lift the ban. At sunset, I will wait for you at the city gate and rush back overnight. The earlier you make preparations, the safer you will be.”
Li Yi nodded obediently. After dinner, the officials took turns to pour wine on him, so he did not have a proper meal. He was really hungry now.
She grabbed the rest of the peanuts from his body and thanked him in a muffled voice. She got up and returned to her drunken appearance. She walked diagonally toward the entrance of the alley.
Sun Zhiyang looked at her back with interest. He felt strange. He seemed to have been deceived by her. She had such a good appetite. She didn't look like someone who was in pain because she couldn't protect her family! What a cunning little fox. He had to be careful with her.
He smiled slightly and picked up the only remaining peanut on his leg. He put it in his mouth and slowly chewed it. It was fragrant.
Li Yi staggered to the entrance of the alley, deliberately burped, and waved his hand to signal for them to go back. The inn they were staying in was not far from here, so they did not ride horses and only walked.
She was silent the whole way. Sun Zhiyang's words had surprised her. She was like a hedgehog that was anxious to protect herself. She raised all her thorns and activated all her brain cells. She thought about the Li family's situation, the Li family's future, and why Sun Zhiyang wanted to help her. With his talent and status, who knew how many high officials, nobles, and rich families would fight for his help? However, he was willing to help him. Not only did he help him analyze the current situation, but he also took the initiative to be his advisor. What did he do it for?
Li Yi thought hard, but he did not think of himself. She was used to treating him as a man, and she did not think that anyone would know that he was a woman.
Ouyang Bo followed beside her, observing her every expression intentionally or unintentionally. Right now, he was completely in awe of Li Yi.
It turned out that he was jealous and dissatisfied with her. When they were waiting for Li Yi, Nighthawk told him that they had stolen the army's rations and looted the rations from the Hero's Pavilion. After that, they received a reasonable explanation.
He now really thought that Li Yi was a man, a man who was brave and resourceful. Compared to her, the self-defense skills that he knew were nothing. No matter how good his kung fu was, he could not solve the problem of feeding the people of Pingjin. No matter how good his martial arts skills were, he was still brave but not resourceful. He could not steal military rations, visit all the brothels in Pingjin, and steal the food of those profiteers.
Li Yi walked with a heavy heart. He did not eat anything, and his stomach ached. He could not help but retch a few times and did not have the mood to care. After returning to the inn, he hurriedly returned to his room. His thoughts were chaotic and he was restless. The more he thought about it, the more worried he felt about the Li family's peace. With too much on her mind, she lost her sleepiness and her stomach ache became more obvious.
She closed her clothes and lay on the bed, tossing and turning for a long time, unable to fall asleep. Footsteps could be heard in the quiet corridor. The sound stopped at the door of her room. After a while, there was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Li Yi stood up and asked.
"I'm Ouyang." Ouyang Bo answered shyly.
Li Yi walked to the door in confusion and opened it. Ouyang Bo was holding a tea tray, a small plate of snacks, and a bowl of herbal soup. He stood at the door in embarrassment.
When he saw Li Yi, he asked the obvious,"You're not asleep yet?"
Li Yi could not help but laugh and said helplessly,"Even if I fell asleep, I was woken up by you. What's wrong?”The novel network didn't jump.
"I saw that you didn't eat anything at night. It seems that your stomach is still a little uncomfortable. So I brought you some snacks and boiled a bowl of herbal soup.”
Li Yi let him in, and the two of them sat at the table.
He ate the snacks and looked at Ouyang Bo." Speak! It's so late, yet you're still sending me snacks and brewing medicine. What's the matter? I know your temper. If you wanted to say something, you didn't say it. I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep tonight.”
"I'm ashamed of my inferiority!" Ouyang Bo said with a red face. Everything you do is for the sake of the people of Pingjin, but I'm suspicious of you and even scold you behind your back. Not enough friends! I, Ouyang Bo, am a person who can distinguish right from wrong. I actually did something wrong. I should come and apologize to you. You still treat me as a friend, right? Quite a few words."
Li Yi held back his laughter. This Ouyang Bo was a fool. Why didn't he want to not tell him anything? Did he not trust him? She actually came to apologize to him for these things.
Actually, he was too suspicious. He was Mr. Ouyang's son. Mr. Ouyang and the Li family were life-and-death friends. Ouyang Bo had even saved his life. Yet, she kept all the important things from him.
"Of course we're friends. No matter what kind of misunderstanding it is, the truth will come out one day. Ouyang is a true man who abhors evil. That's why he scolded me behind my back. The past is in the past. We brothers still have a long time to live together in the future.”
Ouyang Bo sat up unnaturally, cleared his throat, and said,""Actually…Actually…I came down the mountain this time under the orders of my master to go to the capital to take the martial arts examination. It was because he had not seen his father for a long time that he came to Pingjin.”
"Are you leaving?" Li Yi asked in surprise.”The novel network didn't jump.
Advisor
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