After exchanging glances, one of the servants quickly took the jade hairpin and headed towards the backyard.
"I wonder who is looking for me?"
A moment later, Li Shishi, dressed in plain white without any makeup, walked out of the courtyard.
"It's my elder brother, he's waiting in that carriage!"
After a brief glance at Li Shishi, Yue Fei quickly lowered his head again.
"He's here?"
Hearing Yue Fei's words, Li Shishi's expression clearly faltered.
"He's in the carriage!"
"You all wait here!"
Li Shishi instructed, leaving her maids behind, and then hurried towards the carriage.
"We haven't seen each other for many days, sister, are you well?"
Seeing Li Shishi's head appear at the carriage door, Han Mo smiled and gestured for her to enter.
"You..."
"What kind of game are you playing?"
After a moment of stunned silence, Li Shishi finally reacted. Han Mo coming to see her didn't need to be so secretive!
"I won't be polite, I've returned to the capital privately this time!"
Facing Li Shishi, Han Mo was completely open and spoke directly.
"You're insane!"
As soon as Han Mo finished speaking, Li Shishi's almond eyes widened.
Returning to the capital without an imperial decree was no laughing matter, especially when Han Mo was now a powerful regional official. This was a capital offense!
"Perhaps, but I came to you this time because I need your help with something!"
Han Mo did not argue and spoke his mind.
"You..."
After a long silence, Li Shishi ultimately did not press further.
Having been in the entertainment circles for so long, she understood that Han Mo's secret return to the capital at this time must have been for a very important reason. If Han Mo were to say more, it might not be good for her.
"Do you truly want to know?"
Han Mo smiled but didn't elaborate.
"Never mind, you came to see me, is there something you need?"
After exhaling a long breath, Li Shishi decided not to pry any further.
After all, knowing too much often became a burden.
"Indeed, there is something I need your help with. I need a few absolutely trustworthy people and a safe residence that the Imperial City Directorate cannot spy on!"
Han Mo was direct and cut to the chase.
"What exactly are you trying to do? You're not planning something treasonous, are you?"
Hearing this, Li Shishi frowned.
"Do you really want to know?"
Han Mo spoke with a smile again.
"Forget it, I won't ask, and you don't tell me! Let me think about this!"
Seeing his playful demeanor, Li Shishi playfully hit him.
"I'll write down the location for you. For personnel, go to the horse market street and find a broker named Old Hong. Give him this, and he will arrange it for you. However, you are not allowed to have them engage in murder or arson!"
After a long period of contemplation, Li Shishi picked up her brush and quickly wrote down an address. She then took out a jade token and a key from her pocket, handing them both to Han Mo.
"Thank you, sister. However, I also have something to give you. Please keep this safe!"
As he spoke, Han Mo took out half a Jiaozi from his sleeve.
"Why are you giving this to me?"
After examining the half Jiaozi, Li Shishi asked curiously.
"I can't help you with much else, but there's something I must warn you about. If one day you hear that the Jurchens are marching south, take this half Jiaozi immediately and find a person named Kong Zheng at the Southern Goods Store by the Bian River water gate. He will arrange a boat for you to head directly to Mingzhou! Remember this, you can leave behind any valuables, but once the city is sealed, all is lost!"
Han Mo said earnestly, glancing at the address on the note.
"You mean, this Bianliang..."
Li Shishi, being someone of her standing, understood Han Mo's implications. After all, this wasn't the first time Han Mo had made similar remarks to her.
"I didn't say anything, and you didn't ask anything. Remember, opportunities are fleeting. If you miss this one, you may never have another chance to survive!"
Considering the brutality of the historical Jingkang Incident, Han Mo couldn't even imagine what would happen to Li Shishi if she fell into the hands of the Jurchens.
"I've been saving all your earlier contributions for you. This is a residence arranged for you in Mingzhou. Those contributions alone are enough for you to live leisurely for half a lifetime!"
"You have so little faith in Bianliang's defenses?"
"Sister, I won't say more. This is not the place for it, but you must remember my words, absolutely! Absolutely!"
With a wry smile, Han Mo sighed again.
"I understand!"
Taking a deep breath, Li Shishi carefully put away the half Jiaozi and turned towards the carriage door.
However, at the doorway, Li Shishi suddenly stopped and turned back to Han Mo, smiling enchantingly, "I am very happy that you could come today!"
After leaving those words, Li Shishi no longer hesitated and exited the carriage.
"My lord, do you really know Miss Shishi?"
Back in the carriage, Yue Fei's face was still filled with shock.
After all, a woman like Li Shishi was truly extraordinary. He, a naive young man who had never seen the world, was naturally deeply awed.
"Didn't you see it yourself?"
As Han Mo spoke, he handed the note and the key Li Shishi had given him to Gao Shun, who was driving the carriage, through the car window.
When the carriage stopped again, they arrived at a two-courtyard residence.
"This is truly a good place!"
Looking at the expensive official kilns flower pots displayed under the eaves, Han Mo couldn't help but chuckle. This place was indeed very safe.
Let alone the Imperial City Directorate, he doubted any government office in Bianliang would dare to cause trouble here.
"Young master, is this place suitable? Isn't it a bit too..."
Hearing Han Mo's words, Gao Shun's mouth twitched uncontrollably. The Ministry of War was not far from here!
That place was heavily guarded. If anything happened, they could skip the escape phase and just wait to be arrested.
As for fighting their way out, it was simply wishful thinking.
They, a few people, couldn't break through a military formation in a short time. If they were delayed for just the time it takes an incense stick to burn, even immortals wouldn't be able to escape Bianliang.
"What are you afraid of? We're not bad people! I have a letter here, go and deliver it to the Divine Cloud Palace for me!"
Stretching his arms, Han Mo took out another letter and handed it to Gao Shun.
Since they were settled, it was time to start causing trouble for Cai Jing!