Chapter 145 Seeking Death
A smile flashed in the Queen's eyes. "If it weren't for the accident, Zhi'er would have been married long ago. My mother thinks Miss Liu is a good match."
"Don't worry, my son. The betrothal gifts are always prepared for you. You don't have to worry about me talking to your father. As long as my son likes it, it's fine."
"As for the Protector of the Country, Zhi'er, it's up to you to do as you please. As long as it looks good, it's fine."
Li Zhi knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you, mother."
The next morning, there was a knock on the door of the Prime Minister's residence.
Gu Huailing looked at Li Chi expressionlessly, then closed the door.
Li Zhi's face was filled with joy, and he didn't bother to argue with Gu Huailing. "Accompany me to the Duke's Mansion to propose marriage. I'll let you rest for a while when we get back."
Gu Huailing's calm voice rang out, "One year."
Li Zhi narrowed his eyes instantly, "Three months is not enough!"
"Then go by yourself."
"Half a year, at most half a year."
The door opened and Shen Yuan was standing behind Gu Huailing, her stomach aching from trying so hard to hold back her laughter.
Li Zhi glanced at Gu Huailing and said, "Never mind. I'm in a good mood today and I won't bother with you."
Gu Huailing ordered Sanjiu to open the private vault and without blinking an eye, he took out several priceless gifts to add to Li Zhi's betrothal gifts.
Li Zhi put his hand on Gu Huailing's shoulder and said with a smile, "Why are you being so polite to each other, brothers?"
At the Duke of Huguo's Mansion, Liu Qingqing was tied up.
The Protector of the Country sneered at her, "You cheap bastard, you actually plotted against your father with that bastard. You're a jinx, a jinx who brings down your mother, father, and husband. You're a money-loser."
"You bitch, you actually conspired with that bastard to kill me!"
He raised his foot and kicked Liu Qingqing hard, "When that bastard comes, I will skin him alive. If he dares to hit me, I won't kill him."
Liu Qingqing clutched her stomach in pain, her face wrinkled into a ball. She still stared at the Duke of Huguo, "If you dare to touch Zhinu, you'll never get what you want!"
The Duke of Huguo stepped forward and grabbed Liu Qingqing's hair with a sinister look on his face. "Do you think I care about that few pieces of silver? I'm telling you, I've already promised you to General Liu. The old general doesn't mind you being a fallen woman, and he even gave you such a large betrothal gift, enough to buy a few lives from you, a bitch!"
"General Liu will be here to propose marriage soon. If you stay still and ruin my plans, I'll kill that bastard."
Liu Qingqing's eyes were red. "Old General Liu is even older than you, and dozens of his wives and concubines have died. You are the Duke of the Protectorate, but you are pushing your legitimate daughter into the fire pit!"
The Duke of Protectorate sneered, "Be content with yourself. The Crown Prince has returned to the palace and the Fourth Prince has been imprisoned. You used to have the Fourth Prince's backing, but now you're nothing. If you have the guts, ask the Crown Prince to back you up!"
His face was so ugly that Liu turned away and stopped looking at him.
The steward of General Liu's mansion arrived soon, and in order to see the beauty first, General Liu also came along.
One by one, betrothal gifts tied with red silk were carried into the Duke's Mansion, along with a red sedan chair.
Liu Qingqing was hastily put on a bright red wedding dress by the servants.
General Liu had a lustful face and looked at Liu Qingqing from head to toe with a smile as if he was looking at an animal.
He patted the Duke of Protectorate's shoulder and said meaningfully, "You have given birth to a good daughter."
After saying that, he pinched Liu Qingqing's face with his dirty hand.
Liu Qingqing looked at the fat, old hand, and felt nauseous. She turned her face away.
The Duke of Huguo's face turned pale and he cursed, "Who are you pretending to be? If you don't want to marry the general, do you want to marry the prince? Be honest!"
After that, he smiled at General Liu and said, "I've spoiled this little girl. You'll need to take the trouble to discipline her once she enters your house."
General Liu looked at Liu Qingqing's soft and pale cheeks and said, "No problem. This general likes people with strong tempers. Otherwise, they are like dead fish and have no meaning at all."
The Protector of the Country bowed and nodded to General Liu, "You are right!"
He rubbed his hands together and asked, "Do you think I can settle those gambling debts I owe?"
General Liu didn't care at all. "Once you get into the bridal sedan, all gambling debts will be written off."
The Duke of Huguo finally breathed a sigh of relief, and dragged Liu Qingqing into the sedan chair!
At this moment, a group of guards wearing red silk clothes came in carrying countless expensive betrothal gifts.
The Duke of Protectorate was almost dazzled. He looked at General Liu in shock and couldn't help wondering how this old man could be so rich?
General Liu was also puzzled. He looked at the Protector of the Country and asked, "What do you mean, Duke?"
The Duke of Huguo was confused. "Why do you say that, old general? Isn't this the betrothal gift you sent?"
The two looked at each other.
The Duke of Huguo smiled, fearing that the duck he had caught would fly away. "The auspicious time is almost here. Let Qingqing get on the sedan chair first."
Faced with such beauty, General Liu nodded repeatedly. He had already thought about how to torture Liu Qingqing that night.
That soft white skin would definitely look great if it were dyed a different color.
Just thinking about it made General Liu feel a little impatient. He kept echoing, "Hurry up, get the bride into the sedan chair before the auspicious time is missed!"
Liu Qingqing was held down by the Duke of Huguo and struggled desperately, "Let me go, I won't marry!"
The Duke of Huguo had a ferocious expression on his face, and he dragged her tightly towards the bridal sedan chair, "You have to marry me whether you want to or not, it's not up to you!"
Liu Qingqing held on to the sedan chair pole tightly with her fingers and struggled with all her might.
Zhinu's face flashed before her eyes. She absolutely could not get into the bridal sedan.
The Duke of Huguo had not expected Liu Qingqing to be so strong. A hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes, "If you don't let go, I will break your hand!"
The words fell!
Just heard a click!
With a scream, the Duke of Huguo covered his broken wrist and fell to the ground.
Li Zhi's eyes were cold enough to kill. He held Liu Qingqing in his arms and said through gritted teeth, "No one in the Feng Mansion can leave!"
General Liu was almost frightened to death and ran out crawling. Half of the black gold cloak appeared in front of him.
Gu Huailing kicked the man in and asked calmly, "Where is General Liu going?"
The gate of the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion was slowly closed.
Liu Qingqing looked at Li Zhi in shock. She was the woman who had just looked so determined and determined to die rather than surrender.
At this moment, she couldn't even utter a complete sentence. She buried her face in Li Zhi's arms, her shoulders shaking silently.
The tears wet Li Zhi's clothes, and the woman's tears burned his heart and made it ache.
Li Zhi patted the back of her hand gently and patiently, "Don't be afraid, Qingqing. I'm late."
Liu Qingqing's face was covered with tears. She looked at Li Zhi and said in a sobbing voice: "Zhi Nu, you are finally here."
The courtyard was silent.
The Duke of Protectorate and General Liu were held down by the imperial guards and knelt on the ground, not daring to even breathe.
Li Zhi nodded, "Don't be afraid, Qingqing. I'm here. I promise you that this will never happen again."
The guard knelt before Li Zhi and said, "Your Highness, the Duke of Protectorate wants to marry the Crown Princess to General Liu because he has a gambling debt."
As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Qingqing froze for a moment.
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