Chapter 64 After Returning to the City

After Qiao Tai walked out, Di Renjie could no longer suppress his excitement.

"Tianbao Silver Bank, Tianbao Silver Bank. It turns out that Hu Jinghui killed Zhao Chuanchen just because he didn't want me to hear the words 'Tianbao Silver Bank'!"

"I understand, I understand everything! It was through this that the rebels stole a large amount of government silver and consolation money."

Di Chun was confused as he listened: "Master, what is Tianbao Bank? Are you asking me to go and get the money?"

Di Renjie laughed and scolded: "You are talking nonsense!"

"Immediately find a few elite Qianniu Guards to disguise themselves and monitor the Tianbao Bank. Report immediately if there is any movement."

Di Chun replied "yes" and hurried out.

At this time, Zhao Ji had already returned to the Governor's Mansion from the ghost town. He led a team of Qianniu Guards and hurried to the main hall with Li Yuanfang.

"Sir, I'm back." Zhao Ji bowed to Di Renjie.

Di Renjie quickly went up to him and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Chengyuan. How is the matter going?"

Zhao Ji was a little surprised that Fatty Di didn't ask Li Qingxia first, but he still answered honestly:

"The official silver has been handed over to the treasurer and the silver department for inspection. However, it seems that part of the official silver has been used by the rebels, and it cannot make up for the shortfall in the treasury. Here is the account."

Zhao Ji handed a ledger to Di Renjie and continued, "In addition, the entrances to those caves and secret passages have been completely sealed with huge rocks to ensure that they will not be used by bad guys again."

"Okay, I understand." Di Renjie nodded, took the account book without looking through it, and asked, "Is Princess Yiyang okay?"

When Zhao Ji heard Di Renjie asking about this matter, he was the first to plead guilty: "I am guilty. I had some conflicts with the princess."

Di Renjie frowned and asked, "What's going on?"

Zhao Ji lowered his head and said, "Before, the princess wanted to go back to Youzhou early. I was worried about the princess's safety and the affairs of the adults, so I didn't agree to her request. So the princess got angry... My brothers in Qianniu Guard were all tossed around by the princess and didn't know what to do."

At this time, the Qianniu guards behind Zhao Ji all complained in unison: "Yes, Lord Di, this princess is really too difficult to serve."

Li Yuanfang listened at the side, a subtle smile on his face.

Di Renjie didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard this: "Don't worry, it's not your fault. Where is the princess now? I'll go see her."

"The princess is now staying in the East Flower Hall." Li Yuanfang said from the side.

Zhao Ji said a little aggrievedly: "I have greatly offended the princess, so I will not go with you, lest I make her angry."

"There is just one thing. When the princess sees you, I don't know how she will accuse me of something bad. You must be very careful."

Di Renjie smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, I will handle it properly."

Having said that, he took Li Yuanfang to the East Flower Hall.
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Li Qingxia lived in the best room in the East Flower Hall.

At this moment, she was sitting on the bed sulking, and the maids on both sides were cautious and dared not say a word.

Suddenly, the guards outside the door shouted, "Lord Di is here!"

Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang walked into the room.

Li Qingxia quickly pretended to be about to cry, and knelt down in front of Di Renjie, crying: "Uncle, please make the decision for me!"

"Princess, what happened?" Di Renjie quickly helped Li Qingxia up.

Li Qingxia began to complain: "That Qianniu Guard named Zhao Ji bullied me. You don't know, he had the Qianniu Guards put me under house arrest, not allowing me to move around, and also treated me harshly..."

Di Renjie hurriedly comforted her: "Oh, it's alright, the conditions in the cave are simple, Chengyuan and the others are only concerned about the princess's safety, so they had to let you suffer. Princess, please be more tolerant of them."

"Now that we are at the Governor's Mansion, it's like being at your own home. If you have any requests, just let me know. I will do my best to satisfy them."

Li Qingxia was stunned when she heard this, but she had to give Di Renjie face, so she had to stop the performance.

Li Yuanfang looked a little impatient at the woman's pretentious performance. Li Qingxia wiped her tears and asked tentatively, "Uncle, when can we return to Chang'an?"

When Di Renjie heard this question, his expression changed slightly: "Ah, it's almost done. There are still some matters in Youzhou that have not been dealt with. After that, I will personally send you back to Chang'an and hand you over to your father."

Li Qingxia grumbled unhappily: "Okay."

She glanced at Li Yuanfang secretly and begged, "Uncle, I have another request."

Di Renjie smiled and nodded: "I have promised you that as long as I can do it, I will definitely agree to it."

Li Qingxia immediately said, "I want to keep this Li Yuanfang by my side, is that okay with you?"

Li Yuanfang was shocked and quickly refused: "Princess, I, I...how about letting General Zhao take care of you?"

Li Qingxia's face suddenly darkened, and she was about to cry again: "I don't want that Zhao guy, I just want you to serve me! You don't want to stay by my side, right?"

Li Yuanfang was extremely embarrassed and at a loss: "Of course not, it's just..."

Di Renjie waved his hand, interrupting Li Yuanfang's words, and said with a smile: "Okay, it's settled. From now on, Yuanfang will stay here and serve you."

Li Qingxia burst into laughter and said, "Thank you, uncle."

Li Yuanfang was standing behind him in a daze, unable to speak out his pain, and his face looked extremely ugly.
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Di Renjie came out of the East Flower Hall and walked into the garden. Zhao Ji had already been waiting for him in the garden.

"Sir, how is the princess doing?" Zhao Ji asked tentatively.

Di Renjie smiled and said comfortingly: "Princess Yiyang is quite reasonable and didn't bother with you."

Zhao Ji was a little unconvinced, but still said, "That's good, that's good."

Just not far away, Li Yuanfang suddenly appeared.

"Hey, Yuanfang, why are you there?" Zhao Ji called out.

Di Renjie looked back and saw that it was indeed Li Yuanfang who followed him out: "Yuanfang, why did you follow me out again?"

Li Yuanfang walked slowly to Di Renjie with a silly smile on his face and said, "Sir, do you think you can let me stay by your side?"

Di Renjie said helplessly, "You have a heavy responsibility to protect the princess, so why are you acting like a child?"

Li Yuanfang looked embarrassed: "But, I really am..."

"Or, let Cheng Yuan go. He is smarter than me and will definitely be able to serve the princess well." Li Yuanfang pushed Zhao Ji and said.

Zhao Ji glared at Li Yuanfang and said slowly, "There's nothing I can't do, but I'm afraid the princess might not be willing."

Seeing the two like this, Di Renjie persuaded them earnestly: "You two! Many years ago, your majesty appointed cruel officials and slaughtered a large number of Li princes under various excuses. There are only a few Li royal family members who are still alive today, and Princess Yiyang is one of them."

"This time, she was kidnapped by bandits, but miraculously survived. This can only be said to be Li Tang's luck! Why can't you be more tolerant of her?"

"You must know that you are protecting the descendants of the Li family and maintaining the Li Tang artifact!"

Li Yuanfang was successfully brainwashed by Di Renjie, and said seriously: "Sir, you don't have to say anything, I will return to the princess immediately."

After saying that, Li Yuanfang walked towards the East Flower Hall.

Zhao Ji watched Li Yuanfang walk away, thinking secretly in his heart.

If Di Renjie really cared about the Li Tang artifact, he should take better care of himself. Only if he was as stable as a mountain in the court, would there be hope for the Li Tang artifact. He was not comparable to a little Yiyang Princess.

Unfortunately, it is not appropriate for Zhao Ji to say this, and Di Renjie himself may not be willing to listen.

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