Lady, let me explain.

Chapter 124 My Brother Should Be a Yao or Shun
As night approached, Lin Yi finished bathing and changing.

He arrived at Ding Baiying's courtyard.

Pushing open the courtyard gate, I saw a dim light shining from the main house. The courtyard was quiet, with only the sound of breathing.

Lin Yi strolled leisurely through the courtyard and pushed open the door to the main house.

The room was dark except for a lamp on the table, next to which lay her family heirloom sword.

Ding Baiying sat at the table, having changed into a long dress, and otherwise appeared without makeup or any other adornment.

Lin Yi sized her up for a while, walked to the table, waved one hand toward the lamp, and flames floated out, lighting up the candlesticks throughout the room, instantly illuminating the room.

Without saying a word, he took Ding Baiying's wrist, hoisted her onto his shoulder, and walked towards the bed.

boom.

Lin Yi buried his face in her neck; she didn't smell of any cosmetics.

I'm afraid she's never used those things in her life.

Ding Baiying's face flushed as Lin Yi kissed her red lips.

Every now and then, Lin Yi would reach out and untie her handkerchief.

Ding Baiying grabbed his hand in return and made two soft sobs.

Lin Yi looked up at her. Her eyebrows were furrowed, her head turned to the side, her hair was messy, and there were red marks on her fair skin.

"I have a request... Please save my senior brother and my two disciples."

Lin Yi laughed and said, "Are you making demands of me?"

"No, I'm begging you."

“I’m very unhappy that you’re talking about other men at this time,” Lin Yi said, standing up. “You know, you should have the right attitude when you ask someone for a favor.”

Ding Baiying froze for a moment, then reached out and untied her handkerchief.

Lin Yi smiled as he looked at the trembling hands.

Ding Baiying blushed deeply, her neck and collarbone flushed crimson, and her nervous face trembled slightly.

……

A screen stands in front of the couch.

The silhouettes of the two people were reflected on the screen.

Light and shadow interweave.

……

……

Ding Baiying gently embraced his head, her slender fingers running through his hair. Her delicate face...

After a long pause, she finally spoke, her tone slightly hesitant: "Is it alright?"

Lin Yi stood up and shook his head: "This attitude is not enough."

Ding Baiying slowly opened her eyes and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Lin Yi smiled and touched the back of her head with one hand.

Ding Baiying froze...

She had at least a few years of experience in the martial arts world, so she wasn't completely clueless.

A look of struggle appeared on her face.

……

Inside the room, the voice of the night watchman could be faintly heard.

……

"The weather is dry, so be careful with fire."

The night watchman's drumbeats alternated between slow and fast, striking three times in a row.

It is now the first watch of the night, the hour of Xu (7-9 PM).

...On the screen, figures could be seen moving about.

The night was quiet, and the courtyard was illuminated by the light from the rooms, which also emitted creaking sounds.

……

……

The next day, before dawn, someone hurriedly knocked on the gate of the mansion.

Despite her aching body, Ding Baiying helped Lin Yi get dressed.

Lin Yi arrived at the main courtyard, only to find that it was Prince Xin himself who had come.

Zhao Zhen was dressed neatly, wearing a winged crown, a yellow dragon robe, and a jade belt.

He exuded an air of nobility, yet his face was filled with anxiety as he paced back and forth in the hall. Lin Yi immediately noticed his unease.

Upon seeing him, Zhao Zhen hurried forward and grabbed Lin Yi's hand: "Sect Leader Lin, save me! Sect Leader Lin, save me..."

"Your Highness, don't worry, what happened?"

Zhao Zhen hurriedly said, "I have been summoned to the palace by imperial decree... I have had many conflicts with Wei Zhongxian recently, and I am afraid it is a scheme by the eunuch faction!"

Lin Yi understood; the inner court was under Wei Zhongxian's control, and Prince Xin feared for his life, but he had no choice but to go...

Now that Emperor Xuanzhi is seriously ill, if it is indeed him who summoned me, it can only be to entrust me with important matters.

Lin Yi nodded and said, "Alright, I'll accompany Your Highness."

Zhao Zhen was overjoyed: "With Sect Leader Lin protecting me, I have nothing to fear, even if villains try to harm me!"

Lin Yi escaped unscathed from Chongyangzi's clutches, so Zhao Zhen naturally believed in his abilities.

"I have prepared the attire for a close attendant. I humbly request that Headmaster Lin deign to do so... If I am fortunate enough to ascend the throne, I will never forget Headmaster Lin's kindness in protecting me today."

Take empty promises with a grain of salt.

Lin Yi said, "Your Highness is too kind. I have befriended Your Highness, and I cannot stand idly by when Your Highness is in trouble."

Lin Yi immediately changed his clothes and followed Prince Xin into the imperial city.

A group of people stood in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, led by an old eunuch dressed in a bright red python robe.

The eunuch came forward, and Zhao Zhen quickly stepped forward and helped the eunuch who was about to bow, saying, "Your Excellency, you are too kind to me."

"This servant wouldn't dare." Wei Zhongxian's gaze swept over the people accompanying Prince Xin, and naturally landed on Lin Yi.

Zhao Zhen asked in a low voice, "May I ask, Eunuch, what is the purpose of my brother's summons to see me?"

Wei Zhongxian bowed and said, "His Majesty's condition has been stable recently, and he often thinks of Your Highness."

Zhao Zhen's breath hitched. After exchanging only a few pleasantries, he entered the palace alone.

The palace doors were closed, cutting off everyone's view.

Lin Yi possessed profound internal strength, so of course he could hear the sounds inside the hall.

"You've come..." Emperor Xuanzhi's voice was extremely weak.

At this moment, Wei Zhongxian walked over, cupped his hands and smiled, "Sect Leader Lin escorted Prince Xin into the palace to inherit the throne. Such meritorious service in supporting the emperor is truly enviable."

Lin Yi laughed and said, "Eunuch, you are so busy with state affairs, yet you know me? Does Eunuch know about my agreement with the Golden Snake Camp?"

Wei Zhongxian's expression changed, and he retreated into the crowd before turning and leaving.

Lin Yi frowned, looked up, and saw a tall figure standing on the palace roof, none other than Chongyangzi.

Chongyangzi stared at him for a moment, then his figure flickered and disappeared.

His aim was to issue a warning to Lin Yi not to take action within the imperial city.

Lin Yi withdrew his gaze and continued listening to the conversation between the two brothers inside the hall.

Now the Song Dynasty is in decline, and Emperor Xuanzhi is seriously ill. He has not addressed state affairs, but instead talks about family matters from his and his brother's childhood, reminiscing about their deceased father and mother.

Only at the very end did Emperor Xuanzhi utter the words: "My brother, you should be like Yao and Shun... The Great Song Dynasty is yours."

(End of this chapter)