Gu Liyan said, "Since Miss Wang has been safely delivered, I will not disturb you any longer."
Seeing that Gu Liyan was about to leave, Wang Qi hurriedly called out, "Brother Mo, don't go..."
Gu Liyan was about to leave when a group of people blocked his way. Gu Liyan frowned and turned to look at Wang Meng. "Lord Wang, what is the meaning of this?"
"Young man, since you've brought my daughter back, I'd like to extend my hospitality. I would be honored if you would do me the honor of visiting my residence," Wang Meng said with a smile.
"No need, I'm used to being alone. I'll take my leave now," Gu Liyan said.
Gu Liyan turned to leave, but his men refused to give way.
Wang Meng smiled and said, "Young brother, it's best to listen to my advice now that you're in the capital, or you'll suffer! Men, please escort this young brother back to his residence!"
Gu Liyan frowned and said coldly, "Lord Wang, it seems a bit inappropriate to force someone to do something they don't want to do!"
"So what if I like to force people to do things they don't want to do?" Wang Meng laughed.
His men stepped forward and said, "Brother, please!"
Gu Liyan had finally gotten rid of Wang Qi, and he was determined not to live under the same roof with her again. Without thinking, he pushed aside his subordinates and turned to run away. Anyway, he had saved Wang Qi, so he figured they wouldn't do anything to him!
However, Gu Liyan was wrong. Wang Meng raised his gun and pointed it at Gu Liyan without hesitation.
Startled, Wang Qi quickly exclaimed, "Brother Mo, be careful!"
Gu Liyan froze, not having time to react, when she heard a gunshot behind her. A sharp pain shot through her back, and half of her strength vanished.
"Ugh—" Gu Liyan groaned and knelt on one knee, his body going numb.
Wang Qi rushed out and came to Gu Liyan's side. "Brother Mo, Brother Mo, are you alright?"
Gu Liyan was in so much pain that his face turned pale and he was covered in cold sweat. He wanted to curse, but he didn't have the strength at all. The next second, his body went limp and he fell into Wang Qi's arms.
Seeing the bloodstains on Gu Liyan's back, Wang Qi cried and said to Wang Meng, "Brother Mo was injured by the snake people because of me. Father, how could you repay kindness with enmity and hurt Brother Mo!"
Wang Meng retorted irritably, "You still have the nerve to say that? This kid didn't even realize that he'd been poisoned all over his body just to bring you back!"
Wang Qi was stunned. "Huh? What kind of poison?"
Wang Meng glared at Wang Qi but did not answer. Instead, he ordered his subordinates, "Take this young man back for treatment."
"yes!"
Back at the Prince's residence, Wang Qi looked at Gu Liyan lying on the bed, his face pale. Recalling the scene she had seen when the doctor treated his injuries, with his body covered in dark marks, she asked worriedly, "Father, will Brother Mo be alright?"
“It was discovered in time and will be cleared up in a month of treatment,” Wang Meng said. “Although it was treated with an antidote, it didn’t allow for proper rest and overloaded the body, which is why the toxins re-entered the body, and it was completely undetectable during that time.”
"So that's how it is!" Wang Qi said weakly. "I'm sorry, Father, I misunderstood you. I thought you were going to kill Brother Mo..."
Wang Meng was somewhat surprised by Wang Qi's words. "How come my Qi'er is so sensible? She actually apologized to her father! Could it be because this kid trained you to be like this?"
As he spoke, Wang Meng looked at Wang Qi with a wicked grin.
Wang Qi blushed instantly and said shyly, "Oh, Dad, why are you so gossipy!"
"Tell your father, do you like this boy?" Wang Meng said with a meaningful smile. "I must say, you have the same good taste as me! You're quite discerning!"
Wang Qi blushed, thinking of the scene where Gu Liyan carried her on his back, and nodded with an "Mmm".
Wang Meng laughed heartily, "My daughter has really grown up, she knows how to like someone else! I was worried that you would run away from your arranged marriage and never be able to get married! Now I'm relieved."
Wang Qi smiled sweetly, "Dad, I thought you would blame me."
Wang Meng's expression changed. "Of course it's your fault! Running away from the wedding is a small matter, but losing face is a big one. Your engagement with that little brat from the Liu family has made your father lose all face!"
"Oh, Dad, for your daughter's lifelong happiness, just bear with it. Besides, this was clearly decided by you on your own." Wang Qi wrinkled her nose and said, "That young master of the Liu family is just a pretty boy. He can't do anything. What if he dies one day? Wouldn't I become a widow?"
Wang Meng nodded. "Yes, looking back, I was impulsive. It seems we need to reconsider this matter."
Seeing that Wang Meng had been persuaded, Wang Qi secretly smiled.
Just then, Gu Liyan coughed, and he woke up.
Wang Qi's eyes lit up, and she went to Gu Liyan's side. "Brother Mo, you're awake!"
"Cough cough... I, I'm still alive..." Gu Liyan's voice was hoarse. He frowned when he saw Wang Meng. "You didn't kill me?"
"You've misunderstood..." Before Wang Meng could finish speaking, Wang Qi interrupted, "You've misunderstood my father. He wanted to bring you back to heal your wounds."
Gu Liyan asked in confusion, "Healing?"
“That’s right, you…”
“Your poison wasn’t completely cleared, which is why your father forcibly brought you back!” Wang Qi immediately said.
Gu Liyan suddenly realized and nodded, saying, "No wonder I felt so tired after leaving the forest... I misunderstood the city lord. Thank you for saving me."
"No……"
"You're welcome! You saved me, so it's only right that my father saves you!" Wang Qi said with a smile.
Wang Meng glared at Wang Qi: This brat, doesn't she know that children shouldn't interrupt adults?
Wang Qi then remembered what Wang Meng wanted to say to Gu Liyan, and turned to ask, "Father, is there anything else you want to say to Brother Mo?"
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