Li Hao's words stunned everyone in the hall.
"A Bi, do you think Young Master has some peculiar hobbies?" A Zhu asked, looking at Li Hao who was confronting the armored man.
"No way, I think Young Master is quite normal!" A Bi didn't think too much of it, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Li Hao.
"Do you know the background of the three madams?" A Zhu hesitated for a moment before whispering.
Their voices were so low that even Wang Yuyan, standing beside them, couldn't hear. However, it did not escape Li Qingluo's ears.
Three madams, very good. So many women and he still dares to have designs on Yuyan. I'll make your life worse than death.
Everyone thought the old steward had Li Hao visit Li Qingluo because of her status as his aunt, but they were dead wrong.
Murong Bo wanted Li Hao to visit Li Qingluo to inform her that Wang Yuyan would not be marrying Murong Fu, but Li Hao.
The purpose of bringing Li Hao here was for his mother-in-law to meet her future son-in-law in advance, paving the way for Li Hao to integrate Canhe Manor's strength in the future.
However, Li Qingluo didn't show any of this on the surface. Li Hao's strength was formidable; killing him would require a long-term plan.
"I don't know. The three madams are all stunningly beautiful and exceptionally graceful. Could their identities be problematic? Judging by their demeanor, appearance, and conversation, they should all be from respectable families!" A Bi was a bit confused. Did she mean the madams were not proper women?
"Oh, do you know Madam Yi Lin's background?" A Zhu realized A Bi had misunderstood and quickly interrupted her speculation.
"Tell me, I'm listening." A Bi perked up her ears. Every woman, regardless of beauty, has a passionate heart for gossip. Li Qingluo was no exception; she listened even more intently than A Bi.
"Madam Yi Lin is a disciple of Abbess Dingyi of Hengshan. She became a nun from a young age and only recently renounced her vows."
"Wow, Young Master is truly amazing, to make a nun renounce her vows for him. No wonder Madam Yi Lin's hair is so short," A Bi couldn't help but exclaim.
A Zhu's face twitched at A Bi's reaction. Did you misunderstand my meaning? Who nowadays would actually pursue a nun?
"A Zhu, quickly tell me about the other two madams!" A Bi pleaded, tugging at A Zhu's sleeve.
"Perhaps it's better not to. Yi Lin is considered normal compared to them. The identities of the other two madams are quite mind-blowing," A Zhu hesitated, unsure whether to tell A Bi.
"Hurry, I'm getting impatient."
"Alright. Madam Lin's full name is Lin Shiyin. You should have heard of Lin Shiyin; she is Long Xiaoyun's wife from Xingyun Manor, but now she's by Young Master's side."
"As for Madam Ning, her background is even more significant. It's speculated that she might be the wife of Yue Buqun, the Gentleman Sword and sect leader of the Hua Shan Sect of the Five Peaks Sword Sect, the heroine of Mount Hua, Ning Zhongze," A Zhu revealed everything she had found out.
"Young Master is too amazing, I like him so much." A Bi's eyes practically glowed green as she looked at Li Hao.
A Zhu: Did you misunderstand? I was asking if Young Master had some peculiar hobbies. These three madams: a nun, a married woman, a young wife... who knows what else will come next? It's really hard to say.
Li Qingluo watched Li Hao, who was fighting the armored man from inside the house to outside, her expression completely changed. She absolutely couldn't let this brat leave the island alive, or her precious daughter would eventually be completely devoured by him.
"General Helian, can we stop now? You know my identity very well. Seeing that you're not using your full strength, you probably don't dare to kill me. We have no conflict of interest, and in some aspects, we can even cooperate. There's no need for us to fight to the death!" Li Hao suddenly retreated a dozen meters and said.
"You know our identities." The armored man's tone was filled with doubt.
"Black armor, curved saber, skilled in martial arts, kills without blinking. There are only a few forces in the world that fit these criteria."
"There are very few peak grandmasters leading groups in the martial world. Most importantly, you are here to abduct my dearest aunt, which makes your identities obvious."
"Western Xia First-Rank Hall, General Helian Tieshu. We have no conflict of interest. If we join forces..." Sometimes, one shouldn't say everything explicitly. With Helian Tieshu's intelligence, he naturally understood Li Hao's meaning.
"Hmph, do you think I would believe you?" Helian Tieshu seemed conflicted.
"I am Li Hao, the second young master of the Gusu Murong Family. Don't you think our goals are the same?" Li Hao said carelessly.
It seemed that, at certain times, the name of the Murong Family was still useful.
"Fine, if you can lend me a hand, I will definitely provide strong support for your Murong Family's affairs." When Li Hao mentioned the Gusu Murong Family, Helian Tieshu immediately understood the implied meaning.
He captured Li Qingluo to threaten the Empress of Western Xia and then become emperor. The Murong Family's goal was to restore their kingdom, and they also wanted to become emperor.
Before becoming emperor, they had no conflict of interest and, in a sense, could even cooperate.
"It's a pleasure to cooperate. Our two families will benefit from joining forces," Li Hao said, cupping his hands.
"Then these women..." Helian Tieshu pointed his saber directly at Li Qingluo.
"Don't do anything rash. These women are all my intended consorts, except for those two old grannies," Li Hao quickly stopped Helian Tieshu, fearing he might suddenly attack and silence them.
"Granny Bai, arrange for people to clean this place up, and then prepare a meal. I want to keep them for dinner. Today's matter is thanks to Li Hao." After Helian Tieshu and the First-Rank Hall personnel left, Li Qingluo began to instruct the warriors of Mantuo Mountain Villa to clear the scene.
"Young Master, you're too amazing." A Bi was now Li Hao's little fan girl, often hugging his waist.
A Zhu didn't dare to do that and could only stand aside. Wang Yuyan kept her distance. This cousin was too lecherous, always touching things randomly.
Time passed quickly, and it was soon evening. The ship sent by the Murong Family to pick them up was told to return, as Li Hao would be staying at Mantuo Mountain Villa tonight.
Ning Zhongze and Lin Shiyin were very happy to hear this news; they could finally rest for a night.
"Old Nanny Hei, send A Zhu, A Bi, and Yuyan to their rooms to rest. Granny Bai, take Li Hao to the secret chamber in my room." At the dinner table, Li Qingluo looked at the people slumped on the table and instructed the black and white nannies.
"Madam, Young Master Hao is from the Murong Family..." Old Nanny Hei immediately advised.
"Old Nanny Hei, execute the order! No one can change Madam's decision." Granny Bai picked up Li Hao and walked straight towards Li Qingluo's bedroom.
"Alas, Old Steward, I'm sorry. This old woman is powerless this time," Old Nanny Hei shook her head.
She knew that no one who was sent into the secret chamber in Li Qingluo's room had ever come out alive.
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