[{"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-568":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},596928,846,"Chapter 568: Dominate Xiao Li, No Emotions","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-568",568,"\u003Cp>The faint fragrance still lingered in the air, but the dizziness had faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floral scent, intoxicating enough to weaken one's limbs, held no effect on Li Mo—his body was impervious to all poisons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was likely Luo Ji's natural fragrance rather than an active technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed her first test had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Ji studied the young man before her and donned another charming smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly, I can't fathom what in this Wanchun Pavilion could possibly catch Young Master Li Mo's eye. Surely it can't be... this lonely widow, can it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward slightly, her ample bosom faintly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that were the case, you could've just sent word, dear. Why trouble the higher-ups with such formalities?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo didn't believe a single word from this scheming woman—it was all just probing for his true intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who said Li Mo wasn’t a genius?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought flashed through his mind, and he had his excuse ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping his expression as cold as ice, he replied flatly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s most frustrating about the Misty Rain Pavilion is that they only care about money, not people. But that’s also what’s most appealing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wish to hire my services?\" Luo Ji narrowed her eyes, slowly rising to sit beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began brewing flower tea, crossing her legs while keeping her gaze lowered—yet her peripheral vision never left Li Mo’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if trying to catch even the slightest flicker of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every renowned beauty on the Hundred Flowers Ranking is a target. If they’re staying here, I’d feel more at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My services don’t come cheap, little brother. Are you really willing to pay such a price just for this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s worth it, then yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo remained unreadable. \"You must know I’m acquainted with many of the women on that list.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now you’ve added one more to that number. But this place is my pride and joy. They say a gentleman doesn’t take what others cherish...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Ji poured tea into his cup and handed it to him with practiced grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanchun Pavilion’s value isn’t in its location or decor—it’s in you and your people. Move elsewhere, and as long as you’re there, a second Wanchun Pavilion will rise in no time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo took a sip, glancing at the 'unremarkable' but treacherous woman before him, ignoring her subtle gestures:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like using other people’s things. This place will be mine. Take your payment and find somewhere else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo, ruthless and unfeeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this was business, spending extra was no issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trading useless gold and silver for something useful? Why not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Ji narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had she just wasted her charms on a blind man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man like Li Mo, full of vigor—her usual tricks had never failed before. Yet he hadn’t even glanced at her, showing more interest in his tea than her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was even more infuriating—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid’s yang energy was practically blazing, his physique surpassing even untempered Outer Realm experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mature women might not be as fresh-faced as young girls, but their allure was undeniably more potent for youths like him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she didn’t know—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo had already tasted finer delicacies. In his dreams, he’d even dared to make his Empress teacher call him \"husband\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything in the Misty Rain Pavilion has a price. Name yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a counteroffer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Ji’s crossed leg brushed lightly against his calf as she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A prodigy like you? Consider it an investment on my part. Let’s be friends...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned closer with every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Mo knew one thing for certain—free things always came at the highest cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would he fail to spend his resources, but he’d also owe her a favor. Did that sound like a deal he’d take?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he pulled out two deposit slips and pressed them against Luo Ji’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile froze, replaced by bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recognized the Hengtong Trading House slips, but the withdrawal amount was left blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Write any number you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Yunzhou, Li Mo had once hired the entire Misty Rain Pavilion branch as his bodyguards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she’d doubted the reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The tea’s decent. I’ll take some back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo knew the negotiation was over—the deal was sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed a handful of flower tea, rubbed it against his neck, then stuffed two more packets into his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a crisp chime sounded in his ears, he pushed the door open and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his retreating figure down the stairs, Luo Ji finally spoke after a long pause:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she spoke, the music behind the screen stopped. A woman set down her instrument and stepped forward gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed as a maid, her features blurred slightly before revealing her true face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mian Mian, your eye for talent might be a little too sharp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recruiting for the Pavilion is my duty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Mianmian’s eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Ji teased, \"If you’re not interested, this widow wouldn’t mind—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t joke like that!\" Yin Mianmian tensed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Ji grinned wider, feigning hurt. \"Look at you, getting all worked up. Weren’t you just talking about duty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m doing you a favor.\" Yin Mianmian shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to die by Ying Bing’s hand, don’t drag me into it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Downstairs, Li Mo glanced at the sky—it was nearly noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finalizing the deal with Wanchun Pavilion, Luo Ji had indeed gotten to work. A list of the ranking’s current attendees was in his hands by the end of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just names—every detail imaginable, more thorough than even the Eye of Providence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some hadn’t arrived yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few were unlikely to come, while others were still en route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arriving in two days... Mao Zhen, Lu Yunyi...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncertain... Shang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo flipped past that name as if he hadn’t seen it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With time to spare, he decided to gather the Hundred Flowers first—at least to coordinate their performances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please inform them for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, do you have a grill here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the attendant went to relay his requests room by room, Li Mo mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he’d prepared props and such for their acts—but truthfully, he had no idea what they’d need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter. He’d ask them later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now? Time for barbecue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m starving today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo slathered sauce onto the skewers as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, he was genuinely hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely not trying to mask the overwhelming feminine scents he’d inevitably carry home later...\u003C\u002Fp>",1092,"2026-05-30T17:19:13.161Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.889Z",1,"novelbin.me","fb30ced0c2de3e9c5787aae07768b82645b55b38ee1e85bb5fbcab533cf3dffc","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-569","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-567",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]