Chapter 113 Li Qingzhu, I've got you!
Li Qingluo stopped and looked back, his eyes as cold as ice: "We'll see, brother."
Despite being destitute, she exuded a powerful aura. Zhuang Wei, who witnessed the entire scene, was surprised to find that she truly possessed some courage and was worthy of being a descendant of the General's family.
Zhuang Wei was momentarily stunned, and when Li Kechuan saw this, a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
Li Qingluo, that wretched girl, dares to try and steal everything from Zhu'er. Does she even deserve it?
If that's the case, don't blame him for being ruthless and heartless as the older brother!
Once only Li Chaojing and Li Qingzhu remained in the room, Li Qingzhu, under duress, didn't even dare to shed a tear.
"Ah, Father..."
Li Chaojing immediately asked her, "Tell me, what exactly is your relationship with Prince Yun?"
Li Qingzhu initially tried to deny it: "Father, Zhu'er doesn't know what you're talking about... How could Zhu'er have anything to do with His Highness Prince Yun? Zhu'er, Zhu'er didn't..."
Until Li Chaojing said, "In that case, I'll arrange a marriage for you tomorrow! Forget about the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion, Father can find you any minor general!"
"In this lifetime, you should never think of having anything to do with Prince Yun again!"
Li Qingzhu was truly terrified. She immediately knelt before Li Chaojing, clutching his robes and crying, "Father, Father, please don't—I say, I do know His Highness Prince Yun..."
However, before she could finish speaking, a servant suddenly rushed in and knocked on the door, shouting, "Master, Master! It's Aunt Deng! Aunt Deng has returned with the Second Master and the others!"
Li Qing also heard the news halfway there.
So she immediately turned a corner and headed towards the gate: "Let's go take a look!"
She knew all along that her grandmother wanted Aunt Deng to come back.
It was said that Aunt Deng was to come back to reminisce, but everyone who knew about this knew it; it was said that serving her would be a respectable affair.
Aunt Deng owed Grandmother thirty years ago, and now it's time to pay it all back!
Furthermore, is there any relationship between Li Qingzhu and Aunt Deng?
The woman with the hoarse voice, whom Li Qingzhu called "Auntie," was she the daughter of Aunt Deng?
When Li Qing arrived, Qu Shi also arrived.
"Luo'er!"
When Qu saw Li Qingluo, her eyes were filled with tears.
After that day at Guanshui Cliff, the mother and daughter never saw each other again.
Lady Qu was afraid that Li Qingluo would hate her, so she dared not see her.
In the past few days, as she reflected on the past, she felt increasingly guilty towards her own flesh and blood.
Although she might still be unable to treat Zhu'er and Luo'er equally if the same thing happened again, she has finally begun to face up to the grievances Li Qingluo suffered in the past...
Luo'er grew up in the mountains in place of Zhu'er since childhood, never having had a good day. When she returned, she was unfairly blamed because of Zhu'er's willfulness.
The thought of this made Qu feel extremely distressed.
Of course, these are not Pearl's faults.
It's just that fate is playing tricks on us!
"Luo'er, Mother is thinking... when can I have a proper talk with you? If you'd like..."
Qu reached out to pull Li Qingluo closer, but Li Qingluo coldly avoided her.
"Mother, you're too kind. If you wish to reprimand me, I'm always ready to listen."
Madam Qu hurriedly tried to explain: "No, Mother doesn't want to lecture you, she just wants to have a heart-to-heart talk with you..."
"Madam, the master has arrived!"
Granny Chang quickly reminded Madam Qu to swallow all her grief.
She turned around and saw that Zhu'er, Chuan'er, and even Zhuang Sanlang had come, so she quickly went to greet them.
"Master, you've arrived too?"
Li Qingzhu and the others all met with Madam Qu.
Li Chaojing frowned, his face clouded with worry: "What's going on? Why is she back?! And with them—"
Just then, Granny Zhang arrived.
After greeting everyone with a smile, Granny Zhang said to them, "Master, Madam, young masters and ladies, Aunt Deng was called back by the Old Madam to catch up. The Old Madam said that Aunt Deng is getting old, and it's not good for her to stay on the estate all the time."
"Even if there were any mistakes in the past, they shouldn't suffer forever. And the Second Master, the Third Master, and the Aunt should all come back and enjoy a few good days."
“Our General’s Mansion is so big, it’s more lively when everyone is together. Otherwise, it will be too quiet and deserted all day long. The old lady thinks it’s meaningless.”
"Sir, you look terrible. Are you alright? Someone, quickly fetch a doctor—"
Li Chaojing raised his hand and waved: "Stop calling! I'm fine. I'm going to find my mother!"
Li Chaojing gritted his teeth and glared fiercely at the door, not wanting to look at Aunt Deng at all, and turned back to the inner courtyard.
Madam Qu also looked worried. She glanced at the door and, as the mistress of the house, went out first.
Li Qingzhu kept secretly glancing at Li Qingluo.
Li Qingluo turned her head and met her gaze.
Li Qinglu smiled slowly.
It's as if it's saying: I've got you.
Li Qingzhu was so frightened that she took a heavy step back.
Did she...did she find out?
When she was kidnapped, she never imagined that she was Li Qingluo!
Otherwise, she wouldn't have revealed her aunt's identity.
My aunt is Aunt Deng's second daughter. I don't know if she escaped from Guanshui Cliff back then. If she did escape home, she will definitely come back with me today!
Li Qingzhu's face was extremely pale.
Since returning, she has been walking on thin ice, with no one she could rely on, so she couldn't even send out letters.
Ever since learning Li Qingluo's identity and waiting for Li Qingluo to return to the General's Mansion safely, Li Qingzhu has not dared to face her directly.
The humiliations she suffered in the Lotus Sect, the wet hem of her skirt, the words she uttered... left her feeling both insecure and guilty.
Li Qingzhu even had nightmares about this incident!
She dreamt that the story of her being so scared that she wet her pants became the talk of the town.
She dreamt that Prince Su came to claim her life: "I heard you're one of my people? You audacious slut—"
In my dream, everyone was pinching their noses, disgusted by her stench...
Under Li Qingluo's gaze, Li Qingzhu's face grew paler and paler.
Li Kechuan grabbed Li Qingzhu's hand: "Zhu'er! You don't need to be afraid of her!"
"Li Qingluo, aren't you going too far? Zhu'er did nothing wrong, why are you being so aggressive!"
Faced with Li Kechuan's incoherent shouts, Li Qing laughed in exasperation.
"Are you sick? Do you need me to get you a doctor, bro? Take a look at your eye problem!"
"Last time, Dr. Jiang said that eye diseases require the blood and flesh of blood relatives as a medicinal ingredient. It's just a pity that Sister Zhu'er can't do her part for you."
"But don't worry, I won't cut off your flesh or draw your blood. Not even in the next life!"
After saying this, Li Qingluo felt that even glancing at Li Kechuan again would offend her eyes, so she turned around and went back to her residence.
She had seen it; Aunt Deng had brought back a huge group of people, but the woman with the hoarse voice was nowhere to be seen.
Could it be that she died at Guanshui Cliff?
Or perhaps she is still a follower of the Lotus Sect.
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