Chapter 128 She's already engaged, don't even think about it.
She was afraid that if she painted poorly in the future, he would regret it.
So let's make this covenant quickly!
Duan Rongshi looked at the delicate white hand reaching out to him and curled his lips into a smile.
He raised his hands, one large and one small, two beautiful hands of different colors, and struck them together heavily.
"Then it's settled."
Li Qingluo quickly withdrew her hand. Just then, a knock came at the door, interrupting their conversation: "Miss, the eldest young master knows you haven't left yet and is looking for you at Princess Man's residence."
Li Qingluo stood up: "Your Highness, then this humble woman will take her leave."
Prince Su took a sip of tea and asked, "Still want to fight?"
Li Qinglu smiled slowly: "He will not let me go. Everything I have done is only to protect myself."
Duan Rongshi: "Do you need my assistance?"
Li Qingluo: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. No need, I can handle it myself."
Duan Rongshi: "Remember. If you slip up and the Princess finds out, I will not protect you. Now, leave!"
Li Qingluo retreated empty-handed before even receiving the silver.
As soon as they stepped out the door, they quickly took Que'er downstairs and hurriedly left.
As soon as the two women left, the princess slowly approached.
She stood by the railing and watched Li Qingluo's back for a while before going inside.
"Fifth brother, this second daughter of the Li family is really quite bold. You really like a girl who thinks of herself above all else?"
Duan Rongshi poured the princess another cup of tea.
"What are you saying, elder sister? I just value her; she does have some talent and ability."
The eldest princess snorted coldly: "You can lie to your elder sister, but do you expect her to believe you? You are already twenty-two years old this year, yet you are still single. A couple of days ago, Father summoned me to the palace and gave me an order to persuade you to get married."
Duan Rongshi paused, his hand holding the teacup still. "Then, what was your reply, elder sister?"
The eldest princess sighed: "What else can I do? I dare to offend the emperor, but I dare not offend you. Just imagine if you went crazy, you would even dare to kill my princess and her husband. Please, father, spare me."
Duan Rongshi smiled and said, "Elder sister is joking. I will not kill the Grand Prince Consort."
The princess's eyes lit up, but Duan Rongshi continued, "Unless, he has really committed a major crime."
The eldest princess curled her lip: "You don't need to tell me, I myself won't forgive him! But Xiao Wu, you should also consider getting married."
"Before Lady Yue passed away, she begged the Emperor for mercy, asking that he not interfere in your affairs in this life. But... if the Emperor were truly angry and insisted on bestowing a marriage upon you, you would not be able to refuse."
Duan Rongshi: "If he can abandon me as his son, then I can also abandon him as his father."
Upon hearing this, the eldest princess's expression changed, and she slammed her hand on the table: "Are you out of your mind?! If all else fails, the General's Mansion is also an option, you can decide for yourself!"
Duan Rongshi said, "She is already engaged, so elder sister should not worry about her."
The eldest princess sneered: "I can arrange a divorce for anyone who is already married, let alone someone who is only engaged?"
Duan Rongshi stood up, as if he didn't want to talk about this anymore.
She simply said, "If you insist on interfering in this matter, elder sister, how about I find a marriage partner for Nanping first?"
The eldest princess then glared at her: "Are you crazy? Nanping is only fourteen!"
Duan Rongshi smiled mysteriously: "We have to find something for my elder sister to do."
The eldest princess then lowered her shoulders in frustration.
"Alright, alright, I know I was wrong, sister. I really don't know what you were thinking."
Duan Rongshi cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, then turned and left.
Princess Xiyue was sipping her tea when her confidante came to report: "Your Highness, the Fourth Prince has left with Lady Rou."
The eldest princess breathed a sigh of relief. "It's good that he left. Otherwise, if he had insisted on causing trouble for my princess's residence, I would have had a real headache."
Then, remembering something, she slammed the teacup down on the table: "Do all these people think I'm a fool?!"
"Just because I haven't been in Jinling City all these years, do you really think I've lost all my former glory? We'll show them what's what!"
The confidant asked, "Should I arrest them all?"
The eldest princess glared at her confidant again.
"This whole affair was arranged by Xiao Wu. Look at all the grand preparations he's making—who's it all for? It's all just to see that Miss Li Er once!"
"He's stubborn, but I can see it clearly. This matter now concerns Xiao Wu. Do you really think I can take care of him?"
"Moreover, although this woman took advantage of my princess's residence, she was too clean in the end! Even if I wanted to arrest her, I wouldn't have any evidence!"
"Fine, go wake Li Qingzhu up for me, give her twenty slaps, and then make her get out of here!"
Li Qinglu encountered Li Qingya and Li Qingyu, who had not yet left, at the door.
The two were very happy to see her return unharmed.
"Second sister, you're alright, that's great!"
Li Qingluo: "Why haven't you left yet? Didn't I arrange carriages for you?"
Before going to the main hall of the eldest princess, Li Qingluo did indeed make arrangements for these two people.
But they just stood there dumbfounded at the door.
Now, almost all of the princess's entourage has left.
Li Qingya: "Second sister, we're relieved to see you're alright. Now that you're out, let's go home quickly!"
The grand spectacle at the Princess's residence today still frightened the two of them.
Li Qingyu, in particular, suffered a huge setback.
Their original ambitions and aspirations were almost completely extinguished.
Especially since Li Qingzhu offended the Eldest Princess and the Queen Consort, the people she had just befriended refused to even speak to her.
She almost hated Li Qingzhu to death.
Moreover, she was also confused and scared, so she could only rely on Li Qingluo.
Before the three had even left, another person hurriedly arrived.
"Second Miss! That's wonderful, you're here. The eldest young master is looking for you and wants you to come over."
Li Qingluo looked at Li Qingya and Li Qingyu, and suddenly smiled: "Would you like to go and see how your elder sister is doing?"
Li Qingyu immediately replied, "Go! Sister, I'll go with you."
Li Qingyu was seething with anger, and she naturally wanted to see Li Qingzhu in her current sorry state and unfortunate situation.
In her childhood, Li Qingzhu was the eldest legitimate daughter who was high and mighty. Every time they met, she was arrogant and disdainful of her cousins from the illegitimate family.
What's the situation now?
Li Qingzhu was clearly a bastard, and she was the lowest-ranking person in the family, yet she still acted superior after the sisters returned.
And what kind of elder sister is she?
How dare a bastard call herself the eldest sister of the General's Mansion!
Today, she finally suffered a devastating fall from grace!
She's the one who made me lose face in Jinling City!
How could Li Qingyu not go and watch the excitement?
We just want to see Li Qingzhu make a fool of herself!
Li Qingya wanted to persuade Li Qingyu not to join in the fun at the main house, but Li Qingyu had already walked ahead and seemed impossible to stop.
"Yu'er, wait for me! Listen to me..."
Li Qingluo walked at the very back, waiting for Granny Deng to catch up.
Granny Deng whispered, "Miss, be careful with the tea."
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