Chapter 107: You Installed a GPS on Me?!

During their casual conversation, Su Qingmeng had quietly appeared at the study’s doorway without anyone noticing.

“I’ve already taken care of Li Yi’s side,” she said.

“He doesn’t seem suspicious,” Li Yunji replied with an “oh” and a word of thanks.

Su Qingmeng slowly stepped inside, her gaze sweeping across the study before settling beside Li Yunji, where she found a seat.

“So you deliberately pinned the blame on Yang Xun just to get revenge?” she asked.

This morning, when they went to the General’s residence, besides dispelling Li Yi’s doubts, Li Yunji had specifically instructed her to frame Yang Xun.

Since arriving at Beiling until now, Li Yunji had orchestrated three schemes to teach Yang Xun a lesson.

Li Yunji paused, then said calmly, “I’ve been displeased with that bastard for quite some time.”

“He made things difficult for me when entering the city and even publicly insulted Chuqi.”

“So I have to take every chance I get to deal with him.”

After speaking, he turned to Su Qingmeng and asked, “Is that not okay?”

Su Qingmeng furrowed her brows slightly, her eyes showing a complicated emotion as she looked at Li Yunji.

“Your methods are a bit underhanded.”

“So what?” Li Yunji said matter-of-factly. “Wasn’t he being underhanded when he sabotaged the royal guards at my mansion back then?”

“I’m just returning the favor.”

Su Qingmeng’s heart skipped a beat; the complexity in her emotions deepened.

“So, all this you’re doing is to stand up for the old Beiling comrades?”

Li Yunji nodded slightly and sighed softly. “The situations of brothers like Sun San and Sun Si are already so difficult, not to mention the others.”

“Yang Xun forced them to leave their homes and wander aimlessly, so I want him to taste what it’s like to be targeted.”

Su Qingmeng was silent for a moment, her expression tinged with a hint of apology.

Li Yunji astutely caught her mood and smiled. “You look like you think I’m some petty, spiteful villain who holds grudges.”

Su Qingmeng smiled but said nothing, tacitly agreeing.

Li Yunji rolled his eyes thoughtfully, then suddenly chuckled. “Actually, you’re not wrong.”

“I do hold grudges.”

“If someone harms me or those close to me, I won’t let them off.”

“As for the methods I use, I don’t care.”

“Call me ruthless or unscrupulous—I own it.”

Su Qingmeng sighed. “At least you’re honest.”

Li Yunji smiled and continued, “Better than those who pretend to be gentlemen on the surface but stab you in the back.”

They exchanged a glance and let the topic drop.

...

After lunch, everyone gathered in the study.

In mid-June, the weather grew increasingly scorching.

The air was thick with oppressive heat.

Thankfully, Su Xiyan was there, who used an Extreme Ice Talisman to freeze a room full of ice blocks.

The coolness from the ice relieved the heat somewhat.

Of course, this was Li Yunji’s idea.

“Can the Extreme Ice Talisman be used like this?” Shiyi bit into a chilled watermelon slice, his face full of contentment.

“It’s called making full use of resources,” Li Yunji replied with a bite of his own.

He glanced at Su Xiyan, who had buried her face in a half watermelon, munching happily.

She finally took a breath and belched lightly.

Refreshing~

Though Su Qingmeng disliked Li Yunji treating her sister like a tool, the pleasure on her face betrayed her true enjoyment.

“What’s your plan next?” Su Qingmeng sighed softly and turned to Li Yunji.

Li Yunji pondered for a moment before saying slowly, “I want to find a chance to visit my second uncle’s military camp.”

“Why?” Su Qingmeng frowned.

Li Yunji replied indifferently, “The City Defense Command is under my second uncle’s command.”

“When I entered the city, I took a brief look.”

“The armor is complete, the weapons excellent, even the warhorses are plump and strong, and morale is high.”

“Isn’t that a good thing?” Su Qingmeng mused.

Li Yunji straightened up, his expression serious. “Do you remember what we saw at the Zhouli camp during the recent martial contest?”

Images from that day flashed through Su Qingmeng’s mind.

Though her attention was on the arena, she had some impression of the surrounding soldiers.

They were poorly equipped, some weapons even rusted, a stark contrast to the well-equipped City Defense Command.

“From what you say, it’s rather suspicious,” Su Qingmeng said, resting her chin on her hand in thought. “Logically, the Zhouli camp should represent a normal standing army.”

“Exactly.” Li Yunji nodded, eyes sharp. “It’s one thing for the Defense Command to be well-equipped.”

“But if my second uncle’s entire army is like that, the expenses would be enormous.”

Su Qingmeng frowned. “So you suspect the silver the Crown Prince sent to Beiling was spent by your second uncle on the army?”

Li Yunji nodded. “I’ll need to trouble you with this.”

“Why me?” Su Qingmeng’s expression showed some impatience. Is everything just handed off to me? Am I some laborer?

Li Yunji chuckled softly and explained, “This can’t be made public.”

“Among us, you’re the most skilled. Probably only you can sneak into the camp unnoticed.”

Hearing this, Su Qingmeng sighed in resignation and said no more.

...

The third watch of the night.

The darkness was as deep as ink.

“Be careful,” Li Yunji whispered, watching Su Qingmeng, now dressed in night attire.

Su Qingmeng rolled her eyes, lightly stepped on her toes, and vanished silently into the darkness.

“So this is how it feels to boss people around,” Li Yunji smirked, closing the window and turning back into the room.

He lay down, ready to take a nap, when a sudden cold breeze blew over.

Startled, he sat up sharply to find the window wide open.

His heart skipped a beat as he looked around, but no one was in sight.

“I clearly closed it just now,” he muttered, scratching his head. “Did I remember wrong?”

He closed the window again, lay back down, and took a deep breath, preparing to sleep.

Suddenly!

A warm breath brushed his ear, startling him upright.

“Damn it!”

He even swore in the national classic way.

“Master, you’re quite rough~”

A soft voice sounded in the darkness.

Gu Xian’er?!

Li Yunji’s heart jolted as he quickly lit a candle.

“So it really is you!” he said in surprise.

Gu Xian’er chuckled softly and slowly sat up on the bed.

Her long, fair legs stood out vividly in the candlelight.

“How did you know I was here?” Li Yunji frowned.

Since parting in Jiangnan, Li Yunji hadn’t told Gu Xian’er he would come to Beiling.

Gu Xian’er crossed her smooth left leg over the right and said leisurely, “I etched a spell mark on you; wherever you are, I naturally know.”

“Spell mark?” Li Yunji cautiously touched his body. “Where is it?”

Gu Xian’er smiled gently and pointed to his chest. “Here. You can’t see it.”

Li Yunji’s heart trembled. “When did you do this?”

Gu Xian’er’s lips curved slightly. “The night we parted in Jiangnan.”

A chill ran down Li Yunji’s spine as he recalled the night’s details.

No wonder he’d suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest back then. He thought it was a bite from passion, but it was actually her spell mark!

Damn you! You put a GPS on me?!