As Xie Liwei's voice fell, everyone present was shocked.

Fang Wencai pointed at Song Yaozhu in disbelief and shouted, "Xie Liwei, are you kidding me? It was Song San who started it!"

Xie Liwei's gaze fell on the hand he was pointing at Song Yaozhu, and he was already very impatient.

Although he disliked Song Yaozhu, it was not his place for others to bully her. Besides, she was his princess consort; to bully her was to humiliate him!

Without saying a word, Xie Liwei kicked Fang Wencai to the ground.

"Who do you think you are, daring to address me by my name!"

No one expected Xie Liwei to make a move. Fang Wencai fell flat on his back, with noodle soup spilled on the ground. He made a complete fool of himself.

Song Yaozhu leaned on Xie Liwei's shoulder to look at Shen Qingyu, who had been silent all along. When they met eyes, Shen Qingyu gave her a grateful look.

"Xie Liwei, I am the son of the Vice Minister of Revenue! You dare to lay a hand on me in public? Believe me, I'll have my father impeach you!"

Xie Liwei chuckled and put his arm around Song Yaozhu's waist, looking every bit the playboy.

"Very well, let your father impeach you. If he can't clearly explain the situation, I will speak to the Emperor for him. This unfilial son favors his concubine over his wife, allowing her to harm his legal wife. My queen couldn't stand by and speak out, but she was slandered and framed by your concubine. She even slapped my queen's hand."

Song Yaozhu nestled in his arms, clutching his collar, barely able to bear the sound.

This is so embarrassing! What do you mean by "hitting her hand with his face"? This isn't just bullying; it's utterly outrageous!

But it feels so good! Wow, it turns out that playing the weak is so effective?

Then, Song Yaozhu began to sob.

"Your Highness, I only told the truth, but I didn't expect everyone to disbelieve me! Your Highness, let's report this to the authorities! Otherwise, I'll never be able to clear my name, sob sob~"

Xu Wan'er helped Fang Wencai stand up, and upon hearing Song Yaozhu's words, she was so angry that she almost fainted.

The way she's talking sounds so much like when I was complaining about her!

Xie Liwei tightened his grip under his sleeve, thinking that this woman was overacting. But he still cooperated by picking her up in his arms and comforting her, "Don't worry, I won't let those who bullied you get away with it."

His words were so domineering that everyone present couldn't help but feel sorry for Fang Wencai.

Fang Wencai was furious. He was kicked by Xie Liwei in front of so many people, looking disheveled, and was even accused of favoring his concubine over his wife. He lost all face and dignity!

After Xie Liwei left, he could only vent his anger on Shen Qingyu, but the woman only glanced at him and turned away.

He was furious!

Song Yaozhu was carried back to their room by Xie Liwei, attracting the attention of pilgrims along the way. Because Xie Liwei was famous for his half-silver mask, the pilgrims guessed their identities.

"Wow, in broad daylight, the prince really dotes on the princess!"

"After all, we're newlyweds! Oh dear, we're so embarrassed!"

......

Qin Yu was also extremely embarrassed when he saw this, but he still stepped forward and whispered a few words in Xie Liwei's ear.

Instantly, Song Yaozhu's heart pounded; she could feel Xie Liwei's anger. And this anger was currently being suppressed by him, waiting to be vented on her when they were alone.

It's just that I offended the son of a vice minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is it really worth getting so angry?

Did Qin Yu say something incredible to him?

Song Yaozhu felt a little down, only now realizing the unease that came with causing trouble.

Xie Liwei strode into the room and tossed Song Yaozhu onto the bed. Fortunately, it was winter, the mattress was thick, and Song Yaozhu was dressed warmly, so she didn't fall and get hurt.

She rolled over, her back against the wall, and forced a smile, saying, "Your Highness, we're still outside~"

Qin Mama, who followed closely behind, thoughtfully closed the door for the two of them.

Song Yaozhu: "......"

There were only two people in the room, and Xie Liwei no longer concealed his rage. He slammed his fist on the wooden table, which cracked and splintered wood. Song Yaozhu, like the teacups on the table, trembled.

The Xie Liwei before him was truly terrifying; the way he stared at him was like that of a ferocious wolf, brutal and bloodthirsty. But he still retained a sliver of reason, which kept him in check and prevented him from going completely insane.

"I'll ask you one more time, are you Song Yaozhu?"

Song Yaozhu's heart trembled at his words. His gaze seemed to pierce through her, and the oppressive feeling was so strong that she felt as if something was stuck in her throat.

"Of course I am."

She was a soul transmigrated, so she couldn't very well find a Taoist priest to prove what she was saying, lest she be captured.

As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Liwei leaned in and grabbed her neck tightly with his left hand.

"Where is the real Song Yaozhu?!"

He gripped Song Yaozhu's neck tightly, and the feeling of suffocation instantly reached her brain. She tried desperately to pry his hand off, but the suffocation made her powerless.

"Of course I am!"

Because of the suffocating feeling, she involuntarily lost control of her tears. Song Yaozhu thought to herself that she had been really careless. She had finally gotten a chance to live again, and now she was going to hand it over to her most trusted younger brother.

Oh well, if she dies, she dies. Anyway, if her plan succeeds, Yuwen Wuji will definitely die too.

If it doesn't work out, then even God isn't on her side.

Thinking of this, she loosened her grip and gave Xie Liwei a smile.

Xie Liwei was deeply hurt by her smile, which carried the madness and relief of having avenged a great enemy, as well as a sense of pity for him.

It's like... it's like my older sister came back.

The thought flashed through his mind, and he tightened his grip. Just when Song Yaozhu thought she was going to suffocate, the pressure on her neck disappeared, and air entered her lungs again. She coughed violently, her nasal cavity filled with the smell of blood.

"Cough cough cough..." She coughed so hard that it felt like she was going to cough up her lungs.

Xie Liwei sat down beside her dejectedly, his shoulders slumped, as if he had lost something precious.

Song Yaozhu wiped away her tears and, taking advantage of Xie Liwei's momentary daze, pounced on him and grabbed his neck tightly.

"You dare pinch me! You dare pinch me!" She was furious!

How dare the child she raised treat her like this! Even knowing that she was no longer Xie Wanqing, she still couldn't help but be angry.

She was quite strong, but Xie Liwei was a man after all, and even though his right hand was weak, he could still break free from her.

"If you want to die, I'll grant your wish!" Xie Liwei drew the dagger from his waist and threw it on the bed. Meeting Song Yaozhu's furious eyes, his confidence suddenly waned. "Don't say I'm bullying a woman. Here's a knife; may you be reborn into a different family in your next life!"

Song Yaozhu picked up a dagger and threw it at him. The dagger grazed his right cheek and embedded itself in the wooden door behind him. Xie Liwei turned his head and looked over. This woman was not just someone who threw things around casually. She actually knew martial arts.

"I should have known long ago that you were a spy from an enemy country!"

Song Yaozhu: "......"