Lady, let me explain.

Chapter 102 Large Shura Field

Lin Yi quickly told Yue Lingshan about what happened in Dali, of course, in a embellished version.

In Wanjie Valley, he was injured by the combined forces of the Four Evils and accidentally poisoned. Fortunately, he was rescued by Mu Wanqing and escaped danger...

But the Four Evils were treacherous and cunning; they poisoned him, hoping to ruin his reputation.

Mu Wanqing sacrificed herself and silently endured it all...

Having gone through something like this, it's hard for the person involved to talk about it. Bringing it up again would be like reopening old wounds. Yue Lingshan couldn't confront Mu Wanqing either, so Lin Yi had plenty of time to do his thing.

Upon hearing this, Yue Lingshan gradually calmed down.

Lin Yi took advantage of another girl's body, so of course he has to take responsibility.

When she learned that Mu Wanqing was the daughter of the Prince of Zhennan, the Crown Prince of Dali, she was completely stunned.

“Brother Ping, Miss Mu is a princess of Dali. She… she can be your concubine?” Yue Lingshan’s face turned pale.

Mu Wanqing is of noble birth, and now the issue isn't just about having another sister, but whether Mu Wanqing can hold onto her position as the principal wife...

Lin Yi said, "With me here, what is the Princess of Dali? Senior Sister, we are a loving couple and have already bowed to heaven and earth. Of course, she can only be a concubine... You come home with me first. If you don't like her, I will send her back to Dali. At worst, I'll ruin her reputation!"

Yue Lingshan glared at him and whispered, "Pingdi, you're always bullying me."

Lin Yi shook his head: "I promise I'll spoil you the most from now on. Let's go back first."

……

Lin Yi led the Huashan Sect members back to their home. This five-courtyard complex included a central hall, tea room, main dining room, garden, guest rooms, and more... It was luxurious and spacious, with meticulous attention to feng shui layout.

The members of the Huashan Sect had never seen anything like this before; they were all amazed and their eyes were opened.

Although Yue Lingshan was surprised, she didn't utter a sound; instead, a look of worry appeared on her small face...

Lin Yi is no longer the poor boy who lost his family and had nowhere to go. Yue Lingshan used to take care of him, but now he is inevitably a little anxious.

Lin Yi knew what she was thinking, and kept holding her hand to comfort her.

"There's a garden and a stage in the backyard. We'll watch a play tonight, and I'll take you to the garden tomorrow. Senior sister, you can just be a rich lady and enjoy life."

Yue Lingshan shook her head: "I still prefer practicing martial arts and traveling the world."

"Alright, then I'll teach you a profound martial art called Yi Jing Bone Forging. Once you've mastered it, we'll travel the world together."

Yue Lingshan gradually smiled: "Pingdi, you always try to make me happy. In the past six months, you've gone down the mountain to travel without taking me with you... Are you afraid that taking me with you will interfere with your efforts to please the pretty girls?"

Lin Yi was covered in sweat. "You knew that?"

"Of course not!" Lin Yi said seriously. "The martial world is dangerous and fraught with bloodshed. If you come with me and make a mistake, wouldn't I regret it for the rest of my life?"

"Although we've been apart for a while, it's always safer on Mount Hua. We're both still young, and it won't be too late for us to stay together after I've finished these important matters."

Chatting along the way, Lin Yi led Yue Lingshan to the main courtyard, without letting her meet Mu Wanqing directly.

Yue Lingshan, exhausted from her long journey, arrived looking disheveled and pale. It was inevitable that she would feel inferior to Mu Wanqing... This was no small matter for a woman.

So Lin Yi told her to freshen up and get ready first, and then arranged for the two of them to meet in the evening.

Just as Yue Lingshan was settled in, another maid came in to announce that a young lady surnamed Zhao had arrived.

Lin Yi was in a bind. Why was Zhao Min getting involved?
He rushed to the front yard, where Zhao Min was drinking tea in the main hall. She was dressed in a mink cloak, a bright red brocade robe, and a pearl necklace, her attire extremely luxurious.

Zhao Min was originally extremely beautiful, with the reputation of being the most beautiful woman in Mongolia. After being deliberately dressed up, she became even more stunning and captivating.

Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine... This guy's attitude is definitely not friendly!

"Which wind blew the princess here?"

Zhao Min was a Mongol envoy, and her status was special, so Lin Yi was always the one who went to see her.

Zhao Min turned her head to look at him and smiled, "What, you're not welcome?"

"Welcome, welcome! You're welcome to stay with me."

“Alright!” Zhao Min quickly replied, “The alliance between the Mongols and the Song has been agreed upon, and I have already sent someone back to report. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to stay at the Court of State Ceremonial any longer. Since Headmaster Lin has taken me in, then I will continue to disturb you.”

Lin Yi's smile froze, and he wished he could slap himself... Zhao Min was cunning, Yue Lingshan was alright, but Mu Wanqing was also a spoiled brat. If they really lived together, wouldn't things turn upside down?

Zhao Min sneered, "You're not thinking of going back on your word, are you?"

Anyway, this day was bound to come sooner or later, so just consider it starting a harem ahead of time... Lin Yi comforted himself.

Lin Yi said, "I never go back on my word. Since you're moving in, just stay here tonight... But you'll have to pay for it, right?"

"Name your price," Zhao Min said magnanimously.

Lin Yi walked up to her, put his hands on the armrests of the chair, leaned down, and said with a smile, "Greed for money is vulgar. I only want a kiss from the princess."

Zhao Min was both ashamed and angry: "What a wanton little lecher!"

"Don't you like it?" Lin Yi smiled. "Hurry up, Minmin, someone's coming."

Zhao Min pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and then leaned in to gently kiss Lin Yi on the cheek.

"Alright, are you satisfied now!" She pushed Lin Yi away, her face already flushed.

Lin Yi pressed his advantage: "A kiss on the cheek doesn't count."

"go away!"

……

Lin Yi personally arranged for Zhao Min to stay in a courtyard.

After Yue Lingshan finished washing up, she brought Mu Wanqing to see her. Yue Lingshan was understanding and wanted to excuse Mu Wanqing from the tea ceremony, but Lin Yi didn't agree. He spent several days working on Mu Wanqing's mindset, using both gentle persuasion and firmness to win her over. Both girls were simple-minded, and establishing their relationship and hierarchy was actually more conducive to stability in the household.

The two women had met, and seeing that Yue Lingshan had a gentle appearance and a kind nature, Mu Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief.

On the contrary, Mu Wanqing was extremely beautiful, which made Yue Lingshan feel pressured...

"Sister, drink tea."

"Yeah, thank you."

Yue Lingshan took it, her face flushed. She was at a loss for what to do and could only look at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi took one in each hand and coaxed them for a few moments before leading them out of the house.

A banquet was held that evening to welcome the Huashan Sect members and wash away the dust of their journey.

Inside the main hall, a peacock screen was displayed, and lotus flowers were laid out on the cushions. A table of fine food and wine was prepared. The stage had been set up, and an opera troupe had been invited. The Huashan Sect members were having a banquet in the next room.

A banquet was being held at the manor, and of course, Wang Yuyan and Zhao Min couldn't be forgotten; Lin Yi also sent someone to invite them.

Wang Yuyan arrived first. Yue Lingshan knew she was Mu Wanqing's younger sister, but seeing that she was even more beautiful than Mu Wanqing, like a fairy descended from heaven, she glanced at Lin Yi with a hint of suspicion.

Yue Lingshan was originally an innocent and carefree girl. Having been married for less than a year, she was not good at socializing and was even a little nervous. Fortunately, Lin Yi was sitting next to her.

She looked at Lin Yi: "Is everyone here?"

Lin Yi said, "And Miss Zhao too."

Yue Lingshan wasn't surprised that Zhao Min was in Shenjing. Mu Wanqing asked, "Who is Miss Zhao?"

She had never met Zhao Min, but Wang Yuyan had seen Zhao Min, the Mongolian princess, at the Lion-Slaying Assembly, though she did not know that the "Miss Zhao" Lin Yi was referring to was her.

Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the door, and a pretty figure walked in.

"It's me who's late," Zhao Min said with a smile.

Lin Yi and Yue Lingshan stood up to greet them.

"Miss Zhao."

"Hello, Mrs. Lin."

Yue Lingshan and Zhao Min are very familiar with each other.

Mu Wanqing and Wang Yuyan were somewhat stunned when they saw her.

Zhao Min had dressed up deliberately, making her appear beautiful and charming.

Unlike Mu Wanqing, she was a genuine Mongolian princess who grew up in a royal palace.

Her entire being exuded an air of elegance and nobility, and her dignified bearing made others feel ashamed of their own appearance...

For a moment, Zhao Min overshadowed the other three women, and seemed to outshine them all.

Lin Yi was initially flustered by the chaotic situation, but after getting used to it and seeing Yue Lingshan and Mu Wanqing getting along amicably, his perspective changed instantly.

In this era, it was considered natural for men to have multiple wives and concubines, with little resistance; at most, the women would quarrel among themselves.

On the contrary, the more he cares, the more he will restrain himself.

After gaining a clearer understanding of her thoughts, Lin Yi felt much more at ease.

Zhao Min clearly came here to cause trouble and make things difficult for him. If he were to be submissive, he would only be played by her.

Lin Yi put his arm around Zhao Min's waist and said, "Sit down... This is Miss Mu and Miss Wang." He then said to the two women, "This is Miss Zhao."

Zhao Min blushed, not expecting him to be so bold in public. She only realized what had happened after Lin Yi pressed her into her seat.

She smiled and said, "Madam Lin and the two young ladies are all very beautiful. You are truly blessed."

"Princess... Sister Zhao, I'm not brother-in-law... Brother Lin's... Brother Lin and I are completely innocent. You're the one who's beautiful." Wang Yuyan hurriedly waved her hands, somewhat incoherently.

Zhao Min felt a pang of jealousy: "You're only innocent with him now, do you think you can escape his grasp?"

Seeing Wang Yuyan's delicate and graceful demeanor, he didn't tease her, but simply smiled and said, "We met at Shaoshi Mountain last time, do you remember? You seemed to be with Nan Murong back then?"

Wang Yuyan nodded: "That's my cousin."

Mu Wanqing looked at Zhao Min and asked coldly, "Are you that Mongolian princess?"

She had been keeping an eye on the rumors surrounding Lin Yi and had also heard about the affair between Lin Yi and the Mongolian princess.

The tone was a bit harsh, so Lin Yi interjected, "Everyone's here, let's begin."

Zhao Min smiled and said, "That's me. What advice does this Miss Mu have for me?"

Just as Mu Wanqing was about to speak, Lin Yi tapped the table and said calmly, "Shan'er, why don't you choose a play first?"

Although Mu Wanqing was somewhat willful, Lin Yi wouldn't always indulge her. After so many days, while Mu Wanqing didn't say she was afraid of him, she didn't dare to be disrespectful in front of him either. At this moment, she could only pout, looking unhappy.

Yue Lingshan was taken aback before realizing that Lin Yi was calling her. She felt a little strange, as Lin Yi had always called her "Senior Sister" before.

The atmosphere in the flower hall was somewhat strange, and Zhao Min, Mu Wanqing, and Wang Yuyan remained silent.

Yue Lingshan said awkwardly, "I don't know how to order, let Sister Mu order..."

"You order."

Yue Lingshan had no choice but to accept the opera script and order a performance of "The Story of the Thorn Hairpin".

(End of this chapter)