The long-lost spring reappeared in this small study, but the male protagonist of this intimate scene had quietly changed.
Even Han Mo felt a thrill thinking of the scandalous affair between Li Shishi and Emperor Huizong.
As the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped, Li Shishi collapsed into Han Mo's arms, her body utterly limp, barely able to move a finger.
"You scoundrel..."
Feeling Han Mo's firm muscles, Li Shishi's pretty face flushed again.
Although Han Mo was a scholar, his natural physique was in no way comparable to Emperor Huizong, who had lived a life of luxury and pampering.
"Sister, this time you might have to return to Mingzhou with me..."
While he had truly gotten carried away in this matter, Li Shishi had now, after all, shared intimacy with him. Han Mo felt a pang of discomfort at the thought of her remaining in Bianliang.
After all, whether one was wearing horns was a matter of perspective.
"I wish I could leave, but it's not that easy. However, even if I died after this night, it would have been worth it!"
Biting Han Mo's arm, Li Shishi said softly again.
She was the Emperor's woman, and it wasn't easy for her to leave. Especially since the current Emperor was an extremely possessive man.
If he were to discover her betrayal, it wouldn't be long before even Han Mo would be in grave trouble.
"As long as sister is willing, it might not be as difficult as you think. There's a good opportunity coming up soon, but I don't know if you're willing to give up your assets in Bianliang!"
Holding Li Shishi's body, which could drive any man wild, Han Mo said softly again.
"Those things are just external possessions. If I could truly elope with you, even without a formal status, I could give up my life. I'm just afraid of bringing you endless trouble..."
"If that's the case, then sister, just wait with peace of mind. As long as you trust me, you will be able to escape this cage before long. However, from now on, you will likely have to hide your true appearance for a long time!"
"Really?"
Upon hearing Han Mo's words, Li Shishi turned to look at him directly.
"Of course! Before long, the world will be turned upside down, and our esteemed Emperor will have no time to concern himself with such matters!"
Han Mo said with absolute certainty, letting out a light chuckle.
"I'll do whatever you say!"
Hearing Han Mo's words, Li Shishi's eyes welled up with tears.
Feeling the tears of the jade woman in his arms, Han Mo gently reached out again and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
An ambiguous affection spread slowly. Under the hazy moonlight, Li Shishi's ivory-white skin was like the most potent aphrodisiac. After a brief moment of tenderness, Han Mo once again sank into an endless realm of spring scenery...
"Young Master, it's time..."
The next morning, as Gao Shun was preparing to help Han Mo with his ablutions, the door was suddenly opened from the inside.
"Young..."
The moment he saw Li Shishi, Gao Shun, who was holding a bronze basin, nearly bit off his tongue. This was Li Shishi!
How could this woman be in Han Mo's room?
"What are you dawdling for? Go and open the door!"
Seeing his dazed appearance, Han Mo coughed dryly and glared at him impatiently. Didn't this boy have any sense of observation?
"Yes!"
Upon Han Mo's command, Gao Shun quickly responded and hurried towards the courtyard gate.
Only after Li Shishi had left and boarded a green carriage did Gao Shun awkwardly return to Han Mo's room.
"Don't talk about today's events to anyone, understand?"
Seeing him re-enter, Han Mo stretched lazily as he washed his face.
"Yes! Young Master, don't worry, I understand!"
Now that he had come to his senses, Gao Shun looked at Han Mo with awe.
This was Li Shishi!
Even the Emperor's woman was throwing herself at their young master?
If he had such skills, why would he have to send most of his monthly expenses to the brothel?
"What's with that look in your eyes?"
Noticing Gao Shun's direct gaze, Han Mo gave him an impatient kick.
"Young Master, if you have time, could you teach me that skill of seducing women?"
Wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth, Gao Shun asked Han Mo obsequiously.
"Hiss—"
"Can you use a different word?"
Han Mo was a little exasperated. Li Shishi had clearly been moved by his charm, so why did it turn into seduction?
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Seducing, the skill of seducing young ladies!"
Seeing Han Mo's strange expression, Gao Shun quickly added.
"Pah! Just shut up. A dog's mouth can't utter ivory!"
At this point, Han Mo had completely given up on the boy. It seemed he wouldn't hear anything good from his mouth.
"Young Master, well, I'm just a rough fellow, this..."
Seeing Han Mo's face as dark as the bottom of a pot, Gao Shun became a little anxious.
"Alright, I can't be bothered with you anymore. I told you to read more when you have time, but you all act like someone's cutting your flesh with a knife. How can you talk to those young ladies about poetry and literature with that attitude?"
Hearing Han Mo's words, Gao Shun was actually a little moved.
No need to buy fertile land for wealth; in books, there are a thousand piculs of grain.
No need to build high halls for a comfortable home; in books, there are golden houses.
When going out, do not lament having no one to accompany you; in books, there are as many horses as clusters.
When marrying a wife, do not regret lacking a good matchmaker; in books, there are beauties like jade.
If a man wishes to fulfill his lifelong aspirations, diligently read the Six Classics by his window.
Ever since Emperor Zhenzong of Song wrote that poem encouraging learning, all the young ladies in the world had come to favor scholars.
"Alright, stop staring. Take these books and read them often. If you encounter any characters you don't recognize, go ask Brother Yue! Look at you, you can't even beat him in a fight, you're not as handsome as him, and most importantly, you don't read as well as him. If you went to a brothel with him, those pretty courtesans probably wouldn't even fancy you!"
"It's just reading! I'll read!"
This time, Gao Shun was truly stung by Han Mo's words. It seemed to be the same when they followed Han Shizhong to the brothel before.
If you don't read, you're looked down upon even when you visit prostitutes!
"Alright, take the books and read them yourself. Pack your things, and we'll depart once the news arrives from over there!"
Casually taking a few rhyming books from the nearby bookshelf and handing them to Gao Shun, Han Mo stretched long and gave his instructions.