[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal":3,"chapter-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-237":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Investing in the Reborn Empress, She Actually Calls Me ‘Husband’",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},596360,846,"Chapter 237: Fine Rain Towers business, everyone crouch down with your hands on your head","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-237",237,"\u003Cp>Murong Xiao was captured by a rebel general from the southern border?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Li fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, why would Brother Murong come to Yunzhou? And of all times, he just happened to run into the rebel general.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, that’s some impressive luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would Chang Bolong, while fleeing, bother to capture Murong Xiao? Isn’t that just adding dead weight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bufan felt thoroughly exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group had been about to return to Purple Sun Prefecture when this mess happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve been searching with the external affairs deacon from Sword City for a long time, but we haven’t found any trace of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows if Murong Xiao is even still alive...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Different professions excel in different fields. Tracking isn’t a swordsman’s forte.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of contemplation, Li Mo analyzed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chang Bolong is being hunted by the authorities, yet he insists on taking Brother Murong with him. That suggests he has ulterior motives—perhaps...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu’s almond eyes widened as she interjected:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps he has a thing for handsome young men? In that case, my dear disciple, you’d better be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside how absurd his master’s guess was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still appreciated the compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his beautiful master grow serious, Li Mo handed her a bottle of aged wine:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t rule that out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu snorted, signaling that as long as she was around, she’d absolutely protect her precious disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Li Mo continue:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But putting that aside...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don’t need to worry too much about Brother Murong’s safety for now. Our priority is finding them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded. Junior Brother Li’s analysis made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Little Li got serious, he was actually reliable. Suddenly, the group felt like they had a leader to rely on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing lowered her delicate head slightly, her eyes reflecting the young man’s confident demeanor as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quietly poured a cup of tea and placed it by his hand without drawing attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bufan said, \"If we ask Sword City’s comrades to act, they’d definitely step up. But right now, we can’t even find Chang Bolong’s trail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swordsmen were strong, loved flamboyant displays, and thrived on showing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when it came to gathering intel or tracking? They considered such tasks beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d rather pick a moonlit rooftop for a duel than skulk in the shadows like bounty hunters, disguised as beggars to gather information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword City was willing to lend their full support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only for fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yunzhou isn’t like Purple Sun Prefecture. We can’t make too big a scene here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Jing nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The solution is right in front of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they watched as he strode out into the street and announced loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boys, we’ve got a new job!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the bustling street fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every peddler, street performer, even the old men playing chess and the crippled beggar—all stood up and gathered at the tavern entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, your orders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just say the word—who do we kill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you want it done? Chopped into mincemeat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tavern entrance erupted with enthusiasm. The assassins were brimming with motivation, eager to prove their worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, a group of hardworking, self-made go-getters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahem, let me just say a few words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My bounty was recently revoked, but the reward hasn’t been withdrawn yet, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Mo stood before the crowd of assassins, giving instructions...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group inside the tavern fell into deep thought again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To an outsider, it’d look like Li Mo was the Yunzhou branch leader of the Fine Rain Tower. Hell, even they were starting to doubt themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren’t they supposed to be the righteous Qingyuan Sect?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Li had dispatched the assassins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to return to the tavern to discuss further—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice called from behind—a middle-aged man with a sallow complexion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Huang Donglai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Donglai, worried Li Mo wouldn’t recognize him, switched back to his real voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Brother Huang. Here to stay? I’m a bit tied up at the moment...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I came to offer my help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Donglai clasped his hands earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tracking subtle clues is one of my specialties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve studied this too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit. Particularly in covering tracks and hiding one’s presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo studied Huang Donglai’s disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without using his Heavenly Eye, he couldn’t spot any flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the man had real expertise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare talent indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the city simmered with undercurrents...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A certain temple remained eerily quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located in the outskirts of Yunzhou City, this temple wasn’t particularly famous, but its serene surroundings—lush greenery and picturesque scenery—made it an ideal retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every monk inside, from the abbot down to the novices, had been replaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing off the last group of worshippers, a \"monk\" shut the heavy temple gates, kicked aside a wooden fish blocking his path, and approached the \"abbot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick-browed \"abbot\" cracked an eye open, his gaze sharp with menace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"monk\" quickly corrected himself: \"Abbot, how much longer must we play monks? Eating nothing but tofu and cabbage—I’m about to lose my mind. When can we leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original monks of \"Golden Light Temple\" had met unfortunate ends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the place was occupied by rebel soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop whining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Bolong snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yunzhou’s crawling with eyes right now. We’re stuck here until the heat dies down. Those Sword City idiots are too busy preening to imagine we’d hide as monks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, the ‘Divine One’ has spoken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the Buddha statue behind him and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve found the Divine Son for Him. The cult will reward us handsomely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once we ride this out, the sky’s the limit. No more rotting in that godforsaken southern border.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"monks\" brightened at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your achievements, General, you’ll surely be promoted to a guardian of the sect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Joining the Divine Cult was the right call. My stagnant cultivation broke through just yesterday!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah! Those Yunzhou swordsmen are fools. They’ll never find us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... does anyone else think the incense smells... too strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... it’s making me dizzy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Bolong’s eyes snapped open. He held his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The incense is poisoned!\" he roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temple doors were kicked open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine Rain Tower business! Everyone, hands on your heads!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"monks\": \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the—Fine Rain Tower?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hold on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene felt weirdly familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might be fugitives now, but they were once proper soldiers—used to being the ones kicking down doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, a bunch of assassins were storming in like it was nothing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talk about a sudden turn of events.\u003C\u002Fp>",1111,"2026-05-30T17:19:00.270Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","1e96dc3fdb405b28869a3d38dc68e011d97ab4b07302e19dbbdd47c886645dd8","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-238","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-236",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]