Chapter 2088: Can't Help Taking Her In

"I didn't!"

Feng Hong Xiu still tried to argue slyly, but her gaze involuntarily flicked toward Ye Liuyun.

Yao Hong saw this and laughed, "You still say you didn't?"

I never saw you care so much about anything before! You're not a kid anymore; having a suitable person by your side is better than being a killer!

"I haven't thought about leaving the Red Mansion!"

Feng Hong Xiu said reluctantly.

"You'd better not be like me—when you want to leave, no one will want you!"

Yao Hong laughed.

Watching the two of them chat and laugh, it seemed as if Ye Liuyun had nothing to do with it.

"This Red Mansion is really strange; it keeps sending people to me on a whim."

Ye Liuyun wondered inwardly why Yao Hong had Feng Hong Xiu stay by his side.

If Feng Hong Xiu leaves the Red Luan Pavilion, she won't be Yao Hong's person anymore; how can she then guarantee that Feng Hong Xiu will help her keep an eye on me!

Yao Hong then said to Ye Liuyun, "Young Master Ye, don't misunderstand.

I have Hong Xiu stay by your side partly to protect your safety, and also because you're unfamiliar with the Red Luan Pavilion's affairs; with her mediating, you won't have to worry about that part.

Once Hong Xiu leaves the Red Luan Pavilion, she won't be one of us and won't provide us any information.

If you don't trust her, you can sign a contract with her!

Ye Liuyun nodded, thinking to himself, "The contract definitely has to be signed... wait! Isn't this just shoving a woman onto me for no reason!"

Before Ye Liuyun could retort, Yao Hong continued, "Our Red Mansion has a rule: in Hong Xiu's case, we certainly won't let her stay here.

Hong Xiu has fought hard for you, but because you rejected her, she's left homeless. Young Master Ye, can you bear that?"

"Well..."

Ye Liuyun hadn't figured out a reply when Yao Hong went on, "The Red Luan Pavilion is expanding to the Southern Region, so many matters will need coordination.

Young Master Ye, are you familiar with this line of business?

With Hong Xiu handling it for you, wouldn't you save a lot of effort?"

Hearing that, Ye Liuyun began to believe that Yao Hong gave Feng Hong Xiu to her for the sake of convenient cooperation.

Feng Hong Xiu now looked nervous, watching Ye Liuyun, waiting for her response.

"Looks like I have to accept her! If I don't, both of us will offend someone!"

Ye Liuyun saw Feng Hong Xiu's expectant eyes and weighed his thoughts.

In the end he agreed, "Since Mistress Yao has already considered everything thoroughly, I won't delay any longer."

Yao Hong and Feng Hong Xiu both showed relieved smiles on their faces.

Ye Liuyun, however, felt like he had been set up, suddenly having another woman appear for no clear reason.

Immediately, Feng Hong Xiu handed over the Red Mansion's Token.

Ye Liuyun didn't bother, directly signing a Master-Servant Contract with her, lest he feel uneasy.

"Hmph! Stingy!"

Feng Hong Xiu even deliberately complained to Ye Liuyun.

Yao Hong said to Feng Hong Xiu, "Don't worry! After enough time, once he trusts you, he'll definitely release you from the contract! I don't think Young Master Ye would betray you!"

Ye Liuyun teased, "Sure, when I can beat you, I'll release you from the contract!"

It seemed as if he was afraid of being beaten.

Yao Hong and Feng Hong Xiu both laughed at him.

"Only you can talk!"

Feng Hong Xiu gave him a cold glance.

In fact, she knew Ye Liuyun's actions were also for safety's sake, and she couldn't blame him.

Later, Yao Hong arranged a contact for Hong Xiu and introduced the person to Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun dared not interact further with the Red Mansion's women, so he handed everything over to Hong Xiu.

Hong Xiu, already familiar with them, quickly completed the handover, then followed Ye Liuyun to bid farewell to Yao Hong.

Hong Xiu followed Ye Liuyun out of the Red Mansion, glanced back, her expression a bit forlorn.

She asked Ye Liuyun, "You won't bully me later, will you?"

To cheer her up, Ye Liuyun said deliberately, "That depends on your performance! If you perform poorly, I'll sell you back to the Red Luan Pavilion!"

"You dare!"

Feng Hong Xiu, knowing he was joking, pretended to be angry, raised her hand to strike, scaring Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun immediately used the contract to control Feng Hong Xiu, "Got you! Put your hand down and obediently call out 'Master' for me to hear!"

Feng Hong Xiu instantly, beyond her control, lowered her hand and shouted "Master!"

"Hahaha, that's more like it!"

Ye Liuyun, watching Feng Hong Xiu's anger that she dared not show, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

But he immediately stopped controlling Feng Hong Xiu.

It was just a joke; he didn't intend to keep her under contract control.

When Feng Hong Xiu lost control, she glared at Ye Liuyun resentfully, yet didn't dare strike him, afraid he would truly use the Divine Soul Contract to continuously control her.

"Fine then! You wait for me!"

Feng Hong Xiu, furious enough to grind her teeth, had no way to deal with Ye Liuyun.

"Haha, if you threaten me again, I'll use the contract to control you, maybe strip you of a couple of clothes or something!"

Ye Liuyun threatened her.

"You...... shameless!"

Feng Hong Xiu was so angry she flared up, wanted to strike, her hand just raised halfway then she put it down.

Finally she simply went ahead first, threw down a harsh sentence: "Just bully me! There will be a day I settle scores with you!"

"Haha, but I also need to give you a chance!"

Ye Liuyun laughed and also followed up.

Yao Hong on the red building far away watched the two of them quarreling, and couldn't help feeling envious.

"After I finish my revenge, I should also live my own life!"

She muttered.

Ye Liuyun and the others didn't delay any further, immediately set out, and returned to the Royal City.

On the way back, he didn't urge everyone to hurry, but released the flying boat, also making it convenient for everyone to cultivate diligently on the road.

Ye Liuyun, having made this circuit, completed his goal, and the gains were not small.

He estimated that after he returned, Lu Yi of the Profound Heaven Sect would undoubtedly support him.

As for the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance, there will certainly be some friendly interactions.

Now it just depends on when Xuan Yuan Ling can get the procurement channels all sorted out.

Feng Hong Xiu was busy all along the way, helping Ye Liuyun arrange for the Red Luan Pavilion to expand into the Southern Region.

With her around, Ye Liuyun indeed felt much more at ease.

Yao Hong finally agreed to give Ye Liuyun a twenty percent share, and this income is actually not small.

Seeing that everything had already settled, Ye Liuyun then had He Lian Xiu inform the Western Liang King, He Lian Tian Yuan.

He Lian Tian Yuan also didn't expect that Ye Liuyun would so quickly take down the Eastern dynasty.

Although the Spirit Clan and the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance are still not subdued, Ye Liuyun still needs time to gradually handle the remaining matters.

Thus, He Lian Tian Yuan immediately began raising troops, gathering at the northern border, preparing to attack the north.

Ye Liuyun himself had no intention of advancing again toward the Central Region or the north.

His main goal is to rescue Liang Xue; as for the forces he now possesses, they are merely bargaining chips for his dealings with the Spirit Clan.

If he could stay safe even without these forces, he would definitely not go to such trouble.