However, the change occurred in that very instant.
The alley, which had been quiet with only a breeze just moments before, was suddenly surrounded by dozens of men in black.
That fierce and murderous aura was something Xie Lingqin inside the carriage couldn't ignore, even if she wanted to.
Xie Lingqin appeared calm and composed on the surface, but inwardly she was extremely depressed.
Sending someone away can cause such a fuss; is God deliberately trying to kill her?
"Old Dong—" Xie Lingqin turned her head to look at him, but before she could say anything, she saw Old Dong looking very serious, "Young man, you won't just abandon an old man like this, will you?"
"Does Elder Dong really think that someone like me, with no internal energy, can defeat so many experts?" Xie Lingqin rubbed her forehead.
"Don't be afraid." Old Dong suddenly raised his hand and patted Xie Lingqin's shoulder.
Xie Lingqin looked at the withered hand, her expression turning sour.
Is she afraid?
When did she ever say she was afraid?
At that moment, Old Master Dong lifted the curtain and looked outside with a bright and alert expression. "You just wanted me to watch over someone for you, right? Let's go."
As expected, the men in black who had been exuding a murderous aura just moments before immediately retreated, their expressions changing faster than flipping through a book. The leader even stepped forward with a beaming smile, saying, "Please, Elder Dong."
Xie Lingqin...
Looking at the driver beside her, he, like her, looked completely bewildered.
Well, that means she has no choice but to go along.
Before long, they followed the man in black to a mansion.
Under the moonlight, the two large, golden characters "Liu Mansion" came into view, revealing the grandeur of the mansion.
Liu Yunzhou's home?
That can't be such a coincidence.
That pedantic, upright, and somewhat dim-witted genius...
He was practically her nemesis; every time she ran into him, she was doomed.
"Mr. Dong, perhaps..."
"Yan She, help me up." Before she could even say she was leaving, Old Master Dong raised his hand and beckoned to her.
That's quite impolite.
Xie Lingqin sighed helplessly; this Old Dong was truly not a kind person.
"Alright." Since we're here, we might as well make the best of it. With a dry laugh, Xie Lingqin helped Old Dong walk inside.
The coachman, at the man in black's command, drove the carriage around to the backyard.
Xie Lingqin frowned upon seeing this.
What kind of shameful problem is this? The carriage has no markings whatsoever, yet these men in black still don't feel safe.
Out of the corner of her eye, Xie Lingqin looked at Old Dong, only to see that Old Dong's wrinkled face was full of kindness and gentleness, and he suddenly looked at her, saying, "Young brother, don't worry, I won't implicate you."
Xie Lingqin wanted to say, things have come to this point, and she's been dragged into this mess, what can she do to stop it?
If it weren't for Old Master Qi's sake, would she even acknowledge him?
Get lost.
Upon entering the Liu residence, all was quiet. A man who appeared to be a steward walked quickly towards them. Upon seeing Doctor Dong, he immediately felt relieved, his eyes lighting up. "Old Master Dong, you've finally arrived!"
"Hmph, I didn't want to come, but I still want to live."
Old Master Dong's words were quite blunt, leaving the steward immediately bowing his head and leading the way, saying, "Please, Old Master Dong."
“This one…” After a moment, the butler looked behind Old Master Dong, his gaze extremely scrutinizing.
“My bodyguard,” Mr. Dong said.
Xie Lingqin...
That's really bold of them.
housekeeper……
"Okay, please come with me."
The Liu residence was indeed large, with three courtyards leading to a very spacious and bright courtyard. Judging from its size, it was certainly not the residence of someone who was disliked.
"Mr. Dong, we've arrived. This is our Fifth Miss's courtyard."
Fifth Miss?
When did the Liu family produce a fifth young lady?
While Xie Lingqin was wondering what was going on, Old Master Dong had already nodded and walked forward. Helpless, she could only follow.
However, a hand suddenly appeared in front of her and blocked her way.
It was the same man in black from before, now exuding a chilling aura.
"I forgot to mention, besides being my bodyguard, he's also my assistant." Old Master Dong's words caused the man's murderous aura to dissipate, and his gaze swept towards the butler beside him.
Helpless, the steward told Old Master Dong to wait a moment, then went into the room ahead to report. He returned shortly after, gesturing with his hand and saying very respectfully, "Please, gentlemen."
The black-clad guard immediately withdrew his hand.
Xie Lingqin seemed to understand something.
So many black-clad experts don't seem like the work of the Liu family. And this steward, he looks so timid and fearful, not daring to offend even a single guard.
Therefore, the person inside the house is definitely not the Fifth Miss.
It should be...
The door opened, and a faint, rich, and luxurious fragrance wafted in. There were many curtains and six or seven maids standing there.
As soon as the two entered, the door was closed from the outside.
"This old man greets Consort Shu." Old Master Dong bowed and paid his respects.
really.
Xie Lingqin was not surprised and raised her hand in a salute as well.
"Mr. Dong, you have quite the airs." A soft, gentle voice came from inside the room, light yet inexplicably oppressive.
Old Master Dong stroked his beard, his demeanor calm and composed. “Your Highness, if I may be frank, the child in your womb was conceived through an abnormal method. Moreover, your constitution is weak. The best course of action now is to terminate the pregnancy as soon as possible.”
"No." No sooner had Old Master Dong finished speaking than Consort Lan shouted angrily, "I will give birth to him, no matter the cost."
"I can't have children." Old Dong waved his hand.
"Impossible." The curtain was lifted, and a beautiful woman dressed in casual clothes but adorned with dazzling jewelry walked out.
Each step is like a lotus blossom, and its fragrance is like a delicate scent.
Her phoenix eyes were slightly upturned, her lips were luscious, and her skin was as white as snow. She was truly breathtakingly beautiful. However, behind her captivating beauty lay an undisguised impatience.
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