The atmosphere instantly became tense.
The Prefect of the Capital, who followed closely behind, also witnessed the scene. He had already thought it was best not to interfere, especially now that Prince Yi had also arrived, making him an even more difficult person to offend. Therefore, he stood there, trying to minimize his presence and resolutely refused to step forward.
“Young Master Yi, we are fellow disciples, and Master once said that if you give me a break, you should at least look after me.”
With her emotions fluctuating, Li Qingyu's beautiful eyes darted around. She took a deep breath and tried to soften her tone, but she had no choice but to bring out the pressure from her sect.
Because she knew that Yu Qingyi still had some respect for his master.
Similarly, since Yuwen Yao had previously mentioned that Yu Qingyi and Li Qingyu came from the same sect, Xie Lingqin had also investigated. It was said that back then, Yu Qingyi was causing a lot of trouble, and Prince Qing had no choice but to send him to Jiufeng Mountain to become a disciple of the Elder of the Elder. In the same year, Li Qingyu also went up the mountain. Moreover, it was said that Li Qingyu was very popular in the sect because of his intelligence and excellent aptitude from a young age, and Yu Qingyi also valued this master very much.
so……
Xie Lingqin also looked at Yu Qingyi.
This guy, I hope he doesn't break down halfway through.
“I said…” Yu Qingyi fiddled with the jade pendant at his waist, his peach-blossom eyes narrowed slightly. The usually playful and unrestrained man now had a hint of coldness in his eyes. “Li Qingyu, I’m going to punish your maid. Bring out your master?”
Li Qingyu was taken aback by the gentle question, but immediately replied, "She is my maid, just like me."
"Oh, so you mean to admit that your maid was acting on your orders to deliberately try to hurt my sister Qin?"
"Yu Qingyi!"
Yu Qingyi smoothed his hair and said, "Call him Prince Yi."
His posture was incredibly arrogant.
"you……"
"Of course, you can call me senior brother, but I might not accept. As you know, apart from Master and those junior brothers who have poor judgment and favor you, I don't have much of a close relationship with you."
Li Qingyu gritted her teeth in hatred. She had thought of everything, but she never expected that Yu Qingyi would protect Xie Lingqin like this and ridicule her like this.
“Miss Xie, now that things have come to this, are you just going to watch like this? Shouldn’t you say something?” Li Qingyu suddenly looked at Xie Lingqin.
Regardless, given the circumstances, she should say something.
Since she has won to some extent, she should know when to stop and avoid making things too ugly for either of them.
"What should I say?" Xie Lingqin looked at Li Qingyu, who seemed puzzled. "What happened just now happened so fast that I didn't see it clearly. However, I do believe in Prince Yi. But, Miss Li, if you don't want to apologize, I won't take it to heart."
Xie Lingqin's appearance, both lingering fear and displaying great benevolence, pained Li Qingyu.
Could it be that she really intends to apologize to Xie Lingqin today?
"Qing'er." Finally, Li Qingyu called out to the person behind her.
The maid hesitated for a moment, but still stepped forward.
"Since you were mistaken just now, then..."
"Wait a moment."
As soon as Li Qingyu finished speaking, Xie Lingqin waved her hand and stopped her, saying, "After thinking about it, this maidservant beside Miss Li is only doing it for Miss Li's own good. I wasn't injured at all, so let's just leave it at that. However..." Xie Lingqin suddenly looked at Zihe, "Go up to Miss Li and let her take a look at your swollen ankle."
Zihe met Xie Lingqin's gaze and immediately understood. She responded with a "yes" and walked over right away.
Others were puzzled, but Li Qingyu knew exactly what was going on. She knew Zihe knew martial arts and was afraid that she would make a mistake. So, when her maid made her move, she used her internal energy to infuse Zihe's ankle.
Xie Lingqin actually figured it out.
However, she clearly did not know martial arts. How could someone who did not know martial arts have such keen insight?
Zihe had already walked up to Li Qingyu.
“Miss Li.” As Zihe spoke, she lifted her skirt, gesturing for Miss Li to look at her ankles.
"No need." Before her skirt could be lifted, Li Qingyu waved her hand to stop her.
She knew that she had completely lost to Xie Lingqin today.
This Xie Lingqin, seemingly letting her maid off the hook, is now turning her attention to her, clearly not intending to let her go.
"It was my and my maid's fault, Miss Xie. I apologize. Farewell."
Even the proud and aloof Li Qingyu's fingertips trembled as she apologized.
Watching Li Qingyu's retreating figure, Xie Lingqin did not stop him. Her face remained perfectly smiling throughout. Then, she gave a slight bow to the approaching Prefect of the Capital, saying, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh. In that case, I'll take my leave."
"Miss Xie is too kind."
"Hey, wait a minute, I'll join you."
Yu Qingyi smiled and followed Xie Lingqin's footsteps.
The Prefect of the Capital craned his neck to look until everyone was out of sight, then he let out a sigh of relief and rubbed his forehead. "Sigh, these people are all difficult to deal with."
...
When Xie Lingqin arrived at the gate of the Prefectural Governor's residence, Li Qingyu's carriage was already gone.
"Sister Qin, I just helped you, isn't it appropriate for you not to say thank you?"
Seeing Xie Lingqin about to get into the carriage, Yu Qingyi hurriedly chased after her, making a move to pull her back. However, he thought of something and withdrew his hand halfway through the movement.
Xie Lingqin glanced back at him. "Otherwise, how about you ride in the carriage with me?"
"Can't?"
"The Crown Prince will be jealous." Xie Lingqin's words silenced Yu Qingyi, who frowned with displeasure. "Hmph, you all value romance over friendship."
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