Lady, let me explain.

Chapter 99 The Sister-in-Law's Request
On this day, Lin Yi moved into a house with Mu Wanqing and other women.

Located in one of the best locations in the capital city, Buzhengfang.

This is a large mansion with five courtyards in total. It was originally the residence of a high-ranking official, and it is spacious, solemn, luxurious and magnificent.

Lin Yi only spent two thousand taels of silver, which was a significant financial loss. This was obviously arranged by Prince Xin, who knew that Lin Yi was looking for a residence, as a favor.

If Lin Yi were willing to join the Prince Xin's mansion, Zhao Zhen would be willing to give away this large mansion for free.

The Prince Xin's mansion made thorough arrangements, providing even the most complete servants and maids, so Lin Yi simply moved in with his bags.

Once things stabilized, Lin Yi immediately wrote a letter to Huashan, asking Yue Lingshan and Ning Zhongze to move there.

In the following days, Lin Yi lived the life of a wealthy landlord, indulging in wine and women all day long. He spent his days in the garden with Mu Wanqing and Wang Yuyan, and occasionally went on dates with Zhao Min, living a very happy life.

That morning, Mu Wanqing suddenly rushed over in a great hurry, carrying a letter.

"Lin Lang, my mother is gone."

Lin Yi took a look and wasn't surprised.

Perhaps Qin Hongmian, seeing him and Mu Wanqing so inseparable these days, couldn't bear the loneliness and went to find Duan Zhengchun...

Or perhaps Ning Zhongze and her daughter would arrive in the capital in a few days, and Qin Hongmian, unsure how to respond, simply left a letter and departed.

Lin Yi hugged Mu Wanqing and comforted her, "Your mother-in-law is an old hand at this, what are you worried about? She'll come to see you when she misses you."

Mu Wanqing pouted and said coquettishly, "If she bullies me, I'll leave too and go find my mother."

"Where are you going to look for her?" Lin Yi stroked her head. "Don't worry, your sister Yue is gentle and won't bully you. I'll protect you too."

Even so, Lin Yi was still a little apprehensive, wondering how Yue Lingshan would react when she found out she had gained such a sister.

Lin Yi didn't know how to face her, or Ning Zhongze... He could only take it one step at a time, knowing that this day would come sooner or later anyway.

That's just how it was in this era; it was common for men to have multiple wives and concubines. At most, Yue Lingshan would throw a little tantrum.

After lunch, Lin Yi went fishing in the garden.

Once your martial arts skills reach his level, there's very little room for improvement.

Lin Yi could also feel that as the Nine Yang and Nine Yin were perfected, the Yin and Yang energies in his body merged, achieving a balance of strength and gentleness, and his power reached a certain bottleneck.

This bottleneck is similar to the limits of the mortal body.

Breaking through this limit requires decades of refinement and accumulation, not just a few days' work.

Therefore, Lin Yi only spends 15 minutes each day meditating and practicing breathing exercises, and spends the rest of his time cultivating his character and enjoying himself.

"Perhaps I should find an opportunity to go to Wudang Mountain to ask Zhang Sanfeng for guidance, or perhaps the sweeping monk of Shaolin Temple. Maybe they can break through this bottleneck... But if they break through the limits of the physical body, are they still human?"

Lin Yi was deep in thought.

Footsteps sounded from behind.

"Brother-in-law, the fish has taken the bait."

Lin Yi turned to look at her and saw Wang Yuyan wearing a brand new red silk short jacket, a light yellow handkerchief tied around her neck, and a pair of butterfly and flower embroidered shoes on her feet.

"Yu Yan, you look so beautiful today. Come here, let your brother-in-law give you a hug."

Wang Yuyan glared at him. Lin Yi smiled, picked up the fishing rod, and a carp the length of a chopstick leaped out of the water. He removed the hook and released the fish back into the pond.

Wang Yuyan sat down next to him and said sweetly, "Brother-in-law, I miss my mother... I want to go home."

With Qin Hongmian gone, Wang Yuyan was naturally free.

"Do you miss your mom or your cousin?"

Wang Yuyan blushed slightly. Having come to understand Lin Yi's personality over the past few days, she tugged at his sleeve and gently shook it, pouting, "Brother-in-law..." Lin Yi looked at his beautiful sister-in-law and smiled, "Yuyan, isn't your brother-in-law treating you well?"

Wang Yuyan shook her head: "My brother-in-law and sister treat me very well, but... but..."

Wang Yuyan wasn't lying. Lin Yi had been spoiling her rotten these days, just like Mu Wanqing. Her food, clothing, and daily necessities were unlimited, and she could spend money as she pleased, even more than the daughters of noble families.

With her older sister and brother-in-law by her side, and having fun along the way, Wang Yuyan was even happier during this period than she was at Mantuo Manor.

However, her deep affection and infatuation with her cousin Murong Fu since childhood could not be changed in just over a month.

Lin Yi put one hand on her shoulder, his fingers twisting her long, flowing hair, and said, "I'll take you back after a while."

Wang Yuyan is a living, breathing person, and also his sister-in-law, so he couldn't force her.

We can only delay it for now; as time goes on, things will change... If there are no changes, we should create opportunities ourselves.

Wang Yuyan looked at his hand, her face flushed, but she didn't pull away. She said gently, "Brother-in-law, I know martial arts now. You can just send a few more people to escort me."

Lin Yi chuckled: "Who would I send? The Embroidered Uniform Guard? I wouldn't trust my beautiful sister-in-law to be handed over to another man... And with your mediocre martial arts skills, I'd be heartbroken if something happened to you on the way."

Wang Yuyan said shyly, "Brother-in-law~~"

Lin Yi said, "Murong Fu is focused on restoring his kingdom, so why would he be idle in Yanziwu? Even if you go back, you won't see him. After I finish dealing with matters in Shenjing, I will personally escort you back to Mantuo Manor, which should take about a month or two."

Wang Yuyan beamed with joy, "Brother-in-law, you're so kind!"

Lin Yi shook his head and said, "Yu Yan, you should face reality sooner rather than later. Murong Fu is only focused on restoring his kingdom; he is not a good match for you."

Wang Yuyan pouted: "Brother-in-law is a perfect match. You're the only good man in the world, okay?"

Lin Yi sneered, "Do you believe I'll go and cooperate with Murong Fu, promising to help him restore his kingdom, and have Murong Fu personally escort you to your wedding?"

Wang Yuyan froze, her face turning deathly pale.

In his heart, he thought that if Lin Yizhen did this, Murong Fu would most likely agree...

She was heartbroken and almost burst into tears.

"Hmph! Brother-in-law, I'm ignoring you!" Wang Yuyan said, getting up and running away.

Lin Yi burst into laughter...

After the matter in Shenjing was settled, he would establish a connection with Prince Xin and send Zhao Min away. After that, he planned to go to the Shandong area to plot against the three rebel armies.

He could give Wang Yuyan a ride back to Mantuo Manor on the way... Of course, it's normal for something to happen between a man and a woman traveling alone together.

As for how to recruit the righteous army and which faction to target, Lin Yi had already made a preliminary plan—the Loyal and Righteous Army under Li Quan.

Li Quan was a murderous and violent man with a capricious personality. Although he was called the leader of the righteous army, he was more like a bandit leader.

As for the Red Turban Army, it was the weakest of the three rebel armies, and its leader, Yang Miaozhen, was a woman, so it could be absorbed later.

The Golden Snake Camp is the strongest, and Yuan Chengzhi is the most famous, making it the most difficult to take action against them.

Unless Yuan Chengzhi dies in Shenjing.

Lin Yi analyzed that if Yuan Chengzhi were to attempt an assassination in Shenjing, the probability of failure and death would be very high.

Even if Yu Huatian's strength is not as good as Yuan Chengzhi's, it is not far behind.

Moreover, Wei Zhongxian was in power and was hated by the people of the world. Countless righteous people wanted to kill him. How could he not have other experts under his command?
Lin Yi wouldn't attack Yuan Chengzhi just because he wanted to take over the Golden Snake Camp, but he also wouldn't help him.

Let everything take its course.

He was prepared for either outcome: Yuan Chengzhi's assassination attempt would succeed or fail.

(End of this chapter)