On the way back to the Qin residence, Guo Liudu looked aggrieved and dared not utter a sound.
Upon arriving at the side gate of the Qin residence, it was clear that the original owner had sneaked out this time. Madam Dong had always disliked the original owner going out to play, so Qingyin could only sneak in through the side gate with Guo Liu.
The guards standing at the side gate were also familiar with the young master's face, and quickly let him in.
Qingyin and Guo Liu walked furtively the whole way, afraid of being seen by Madam Dong. Qingyin only breathed a sigh of relief when they ran back to their own courtyard.
She asked Guo Liu to brew a bowl of hangover tea. After drinking the tea, she took a bath and changed into clean clothes without the smell of alcohol. Qingyin immediately felt much lighter.
Earlier at the brothel, he only had time to secretly slip a health-boosting pill into his mouth to sober up, and now he could take the beauty pill with the help of the hangover tea.
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Returning to his residence late at night, Luo Cheng looked at the man in black before him with a gloomy expression. "I've already done it, but I didn't succeed. I'll definitely succeed next time."
The man in black looked at him threateningly and said, "Heh, useless trash! Young Master Luo should know that the master has been watching closely. If the mission is not completed, the master will have a hard time explaining it, and you will never get what you want."
Luo Cheng lowered his head, not daring to refute the person in front of him. He couldn't afford to offend the person in front of him, let alone the person behind him who was the Emperor. "Alright, I understand."
After warning Luo Cheng, the man in black quickly disappeared into the darkness.
After bathing, Qingyin, lying on the bed, also considered the situation. Luo Cheng was the emperor's man, and the emperor wanted to ruin the original owner's reputation so that he could control the original owner more easily. However, the original owner's cheap father, Qin Yi, didn't care about this son at all. In fact, he knew the truth of the matter, including that his biological son had been switched. Qin Yi was a power-hungry man and did indeed have a desire for the country. So, he cunningly and deliberately found a wife he "deeply loved," namely Dong Xirou, a merchant's daughter of low status who liked him. She was an easy person to control.
In order to show his weakness and put the emperor at ease, Qin Yi only married one wife. Their decades of loving relationship made them a well-known loving couple in the capital. Even Madam Dong herself firmly believed that her husband loved her.
The original owner also thought so, but his short life later awakened him.
After the original owner of the body died, Qin Yi, through years of planning and various experiences, killed the old emperor, supported the young emperor, and obtained the power he wanted.
As for Madam Dong, she had already become depressed and unhappy shortly after the original owner's death and her husband's heartlessness.
Qingyin considered the situation. Right now, his original identity had just been revealed to him by the emperor's mole. His father was a scumbag, but his mother was his own mother. He needed to think carefully about what to do.
Based on the original owner's character, it was impossible for a notorious playboy in the capital to suddenly become the top scholar in the imperial examination. Moreover, given his special status, the old emperor would not allow it.
It seems he needs to find a powerful backer this time. He's not afraid of the old emperor, but he can still stand up to Qin Yi. Qingyin thought to herself, rubbing her head, which was throbbing from overworking her brain.
"Never mind, I'll think about it slowly." Qingyin's beautiful big eyes gradually became sleepy. "I'll think about it tomorrow."
At night, Guo Liu entered the room to remind the young master that he had not yet had dinner. After seeing the young master lying on the bed with his eyes closed, he quietly withdrew.
The young master hadn't been sleeping well these past few days, but today he finally fell asleep, so he didn't wake him and waited for him to wake up before reheating the food.
After staying at the mansion for a few days and recovering her spirits, Qingyin had just finished lunch when her mother, Madam Dong, entered the room like a butterfly.
"Miaomiao! Why have you been so good these past few days? Do you want any reward? If there's anything you want, your daddy will buy it for you!"
Madam Dong may appear like a vixen, but she is actually quite introverted. She and Qin Yi are like a delicate, boneless dodder clinging to him. So, without someone to rely on, this flower also loses its straw for absorbing nutrients and can only gradually wither away.
"Mother!"
Qingyin looked helplessly at Madam Dong, who was kneading his face. Thanks to the beauty pill, his skin had become even more tender, and Madam Dong's gentle pinch left several red marks on his face.
Madam Dong glanced guiltily at Qingyin, "Oh, our Miaomiao is just too adorable, Mother couldn't resist!"
"Okay, then Mom, please don't pinch me anymore. I'm all grown up now."
The fifteen-year-old boy, still with baby fat, earnestly said that he had grown up. He was so cute that Mrs. Dong couldn't help but pinch her good son's cheek again.
After all that, Qingyin was too lazy to refuse her mother's advances.
Madam Dong, who had returned home in the morning, came again in the afternoon. This time, her father, who was busy with court affairs, had time to visit his son.
The crimson sunset cast its light through the window lattice, making the person's shadow appear even longer. Following that long shadow, one could clearly see the person's face: beautiful features, gentle and refined, dressed in a long, dark robe with flowing sleeves, exuding elegance and grace.
This man was Qin Yi. He didn't look like a military officer, but rather like a scholar. No wonder he was known as the "Jade-Faced General" in the capital. Not only was he handsome, but Qin Yi was also excellent in talent and demeanor. Qingyin caught a glimpse of Qin Yi, who was still gentle with the maid. No wonder the original owner's mother couldn't see through her husband's true nature. He was too good at pretending. If he didn't have a script, she probably wouldn't have been able to see through his true personality for a while.
The original owner of this body respected and relied on this father, but was also a little apprehensive. Qingyin had to maintain the original owner's personality and pretend that he had just discovered his father entering the room. He looked at Qin Yi with surprise and timidity: "Father! You've come!"
When a handsome young man gazes intently at someone, his clear, watery eyes seem to shine even brighter. Qin Yi's smile hadn't faded, and no one noticed that the general's gaze paused briefly.
His son is growing up to be more and more handsome.
"Well, seeing that you and your son were together, I had no choice but to come and see my wife and Miao'er." Qin Yi's voice was gentle, and he deliberately softened his tone, making his voice sound as sweet as honey, but that honey was poisonous.
As expected, Madam Dong's face flushed instantly at his words. She leaned against the man and lightly punched him, saying, "Miao'er is here, and you don't even know to leave."
Qin Yi's smile remained unchanged, but he glanced at Qingyin lightly, a faint hint of interest flashing in his eyes. If Qingyin hadn't been watching his gaze closely, she probably wouldn't have noticed it.
It seems his father already knows that the emperor is getting close to him.
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