[{"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-704":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},596777,846,"Chapter 704: New Applications of the External Incarnation","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-704",704,"\u003Cp>For the sake of the Deep Sea Primordial Breath Shark, Elder Qian swallowed back the mountain of complaints on the tip of his tongue and diligently set about wrapping dumplings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sun set in the west, the spacious mansion was enveloped in a scene of tranquil peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll help too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the whole family busy, Ying Bing rolled up her sleeves, probably wanting to feel involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li the Chef, who had just finished mincing the filling, sensed the critical element and immediately came over to guide her to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing her gaze drifting towards the dumplings, Li Mo asked nonchalantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice block, what have you been doing at home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waiting for you to come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Besides missing me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice block seemed to have a certain obsession with things she wasn't good at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, if one disregarded Ice Block's culinary skills, the fact that she personally wanted to cook for you was genuinely a bit overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely everyone can relate. You come home from work, and the most aloof empress you've ever seen in two lifetimes is in the kitchen, the hand that wields a sword now preparing soup for you. Wouldn't your little heart take a critical hit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the famously steadfast and wife-empowering little tyrant found it a tad overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing nodded, narrowing her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really don't need to cook personally. My favorite thing to eat doesn't require any cooking at all. You know I love delicious things, but lately I can't eat much, so I can only eat delicious things that don't take up much stomach space.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does such a thing exist in the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qian's eyes lit up. He had gained weight again recently but couldn't control his appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It does,\" Li Mo said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Qian, you're still young. You'll understand when you reach my age.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I never!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bufan raised both eyebrows, temporarily setting aside his weight-loss thoughts, deciding this would be his last feast today and he must eat heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that the right way to speak to an elder?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See, even Little Bing'er is stepping on that rascal's instep. She must also think it's improper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, steaming hot dumplings were served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qian's pair of beady eyes fixed on the dumplings, his chopsticks seemingly about to transform into runaway wild dogs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Elder Qian, what do you think about using all bright red decorations for our Promotion Ceremony?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo suddenly asked, casually picking up a dumpling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bufan was taken aback: \"It's festive, but who uses all red for a Promotion Ceremony...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can use it directly for the betrothal ceremony right after. Convenient and saves money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Mo spoke, Ice Block also casually fed a dumpling into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was wrapped by Elder Qian's own hands, it could still be considered fed by hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bufan felt Li Mo was being unusually talkative during the meal today, but the mention of saving money diverted his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Li Dalong, Gu Xueqin, and other family members joined the discussion about the betrothal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, even though the Promotion Ceremony and the betrothal banquet are held together, we should still collect congratulatory gifts for both occasions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qian grew more enthusiastic as he spoke; this sect would surely fall apart without him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Elder is right. No matter how large the family business, one should save where one can and spend where one must... munch munch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm glad you think that way, old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Ice Block and I will go out for a stroll first. Elder Qian, please continue chatting with my parents over the meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qian waved at the two as they stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back and reached out with his chopsticks, suddenly freezing as if struck by lightning, his smiling expression stiffening on his plump face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plate... was empty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the devil, who ate them? Li Mo had been talking to him the whole time... Wait, no!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Bing'er had been feeding him the whole time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way, did you two coordinate this? Those were all wrapped by him! He hadn't eaten a single one, and Little Bing'er had fed them all into Li Mo's stomach, while he foolishly planned the ceremony days away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used to be the one pulling this trick! How did he fall for it today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qian couldn't figure it out. After all, he hadn't reached Li Mo's level yet. Fortunately, many dumplings had been made, and Gu Xueqin brought out a few more plates, otherwise Old Qian might have turned dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was autumn, but for some reason, the plants in Purple Sun Prefecture remained lush, showing no signs of the season. Even the autumn cicadas retained their vigorous vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two didn't go to the bustling areas but headed towards the outskirts of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening breeze was gentle. The usually quiet East City Gate now saw considerable traffic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were long caravans bearing generous gifts, and youths from various places, carrying dreams of joining the great province-guarding sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah....... Sigh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the city gate tower, Li Mo let out a long breath, then sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being sentimental again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing turned to ask him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo was startled, then put on a profound expression: \"Today's wind is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. You're just too full, right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Mhm. My inner world currently relies entirely on this mouth and stomach of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing's lowered eyes flickered slightly, as if pondering related martial techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo took the opportunity to hug her from behind, encircling her slender waist, resting his chin on the crook of her shoulder, and taking a deep breath of that icy scent he had missed for days, a scent he craved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mess around yet. I'm almost done thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I want to eat something delicious that doesn't take up stomach space.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No such thing exists.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't believe it. Unless Sister lets me search for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for her reply, Li Mo 'ate' her sense of hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it?\" Ying Bing's fingers curled slightly, a blush spreading on her neck, but her voice seemed as composed and plain as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo held her tighter with a serious expression: \"Not yet. Did you eat it yourself? Let me check again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing opened her mouth, but before any words came out, her vermilion lips were sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She realized Little Li seemed to have found the 'delicious thing' he mentioned and was now savoring it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That 'delicious thing'... seemed to be the one she used to taste other delicious things with.\u003C\u002Fp>",1111,"2026-05-30T17:19:20.123Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.889Z",1,"novelbin.me","5083115d52450b1fa62ae0cd36734c44fae71486cff7a0b723d0bda0bfff1bb4","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-705","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-703",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]