Under normal circumstances, they would be considered accomplices.
However, because Lin Qixia didn't mention them today, Tong Xuewei overlooked them and didn't join in the accounting.
But if Lin Qixia has a reason, she can settle this score with them anytime.
This is also why Li Yuan and the others acted this way.
"You want me to forgive you?" Lin Qixia deliberately drew out her words, her eyes filled with mockery.
Hua Xiaoguo and Ruan Pang immediately nodded vigorously, "Yes!"
Li Yuan said, "As long as Miss Lin can forgive and forget, we'll do anything you ask!"
"Alright, since you've both put it that way, then I—"
Lin Qixia's sudden remark made Li Yuan and Hua Xiaoguo's eyes light up.
Several people stared at Lin Qixia expectantly, hoping she would let them go.
But then she changed her tone, "I can't let you off so easily."
"Wh-what?" Li Yuan's eyes widened.
Hua Xiaoguo and Ruan Pang were also dumbfounded.
"You weren't just—"
"We've begged you like this, why are you treating us like this!"
Lin Qixia scoffed, "Why should I? You really have the nerve to ask? You've taken so many measures, yet you can still be so self-righteous in front of me."
"I have to say, I'm quite impressed by your shamelessness."
She mocked them mercilessly: "I've already been merciful by not complaining to Lord Tong."
"So from now on, I advise you to keep your tails between your legs and do whatever I say."
"Otherwise, if I'm in a bad mood one day, I might—"
She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning behind it was already self-evident.
Li Yuanguan was good at reading people's expressions, and at this moment he immediately promised, "We definitely will! We will definitely listen to you and do as you say!"
"That's a good boy." Lin Qixia smiled with satisfaction and reached out to pat the head of Li Yuan, the leader of the three kneeling on the ground.
Huo Yanqing reacted quickly and kicked Li Yuan away.
"Ouch!" Li Yuan cried out in pain and flew a long way before crashing to the ground.
Lin Qixia looked at Huo Yanqing speechlessly. Huo Yanqing twitched the corner of his mouth and reluctantly explained, "It's dirty, don't touch it."
"Okay." Lin Qixia shrugged indifferently.
"You—" Li Yuan, who was not far away, was kicked quite hard. It took him a while to recover and get up, pointing at Huo Yanqing.
Lin Qixia looked at him innocently, "What do you want to say?"
"No! I have nothing to say!" Li Yuan swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
He then straightened his clothes while giving Lin Qixia a forced smile.
Lin Qixia ignored him and turned to Huo Yanqing, saying, "I'm tired, let's go back."
Huo Yanqing hummed in agreement, not wanting Lin Qixia and the others to stay there any longer.
They turned and went back into the Xiahezhuang shop.
Li Yuan called out from behind them, "Miss Lin!"
"Is there anything else?" Lin Qixia stopped and asked.
Li Yuan said, "It's nothing major, I just wanted to ask what you want us to do?"
After all, they had just promised Lin Qixia that they would listen to her from now on.
Even though they are now in government offices, they are leaderless because of Feng Changchao's downfall.
In addition, even Tong Xuewei seemed to be on Lin Qixia's side, so they didn't have anything else to worry about.
Apart from Lin Qixia herself.
Lin Qixia thought for a moment after hearing this, and then casually said, "Go back to the yamen, do what you're supposed to do, don't bully the people, and don't cause trouble."
After that, she disappeared from Xiahe Manor.
"Yes!" Li Yuan replied quickly.
Hua Xiaoguo and Ruan Pang echoed each other's sentiments, and then they fled the area in a sorry state.
As Lin Qixia went upstairs, she yawned, feeling a little sleepy.
"I'm going to get some sleep. Don't bother me unless it's something else," she said, pushing open the door and going inside.
Huo Yanqing, who was about to go in, was blocked outside by her slamming the door shut.
The boy stood silently for a while before giving a low reply, "Oh."
So he simply stayed here to guard the gate for Lin Qixia.
Since the appearance of Ning Shi, the Hidden Blade Master, his protection of Lin Qixia has become more rigorous and vigilant.
Lin Qixia slept very soundly.
She woke up in the evening, got up and opened the window.
The sky outside was a deep, almost black blue, and the sun had just set.
A gentle evening breeze blew in her face, and she stretched contentedly before getting up, changing her clothes, and going out.
"Why are you standing here?" Lin Qixia asked Huo Yanqing as soon as she opened the door.
Huo Yanqing leaned against the wall with his head down, his reaction slightly delayed for a second before he opened his eyes and looked up at her, saying, "I—I'll protect you."
Lin Qixia noticed that something was wrong with him, frowned, and raised her hand to touch his forehead.
"You have a fever," she said with displeasure. "You really don't know how to take care of yourself at all."
As she spoke, she pulled him into her room and made him sit in a chair.
Then she went to get the first-aid kit and ordered him impatiently, "Take off your clothes!"
"Oh—" Huo Yanqing responded, her ears turning red again.
However, Lin Qixia's next move was very forceful, causing him to groan in pain.
She cursed and swore while applying the medicine to him, and all the ambiguous atmosphere in the room disappeared.
Lin Qixia just wanted to apply the medicine and bandages to him as quickly as possible, so she did so very quickly.
After everything was done, she patted Huo Yanqing's arm and said, "Alright, hurry up and get dressed!"
"I'm hungry, come downstairs to eat with me later!"
"Okay," Huo Yanqing replied from behind her.
He then busied himself getting dressed, while Lin Qixia walked to the door and opened it.
"Xia'er, I've prepared your meal. I'll have someone bring it over to you—"
Just then, He Zhilan came upstairs, and their eyes met the instant Lin Qixia opened the door.
Then she saw Huo Yanqing, disheveled, behind Lin Qixia.
The worst part is that He Zhilan wasn't alone; Wen Xuan and Li Xing'er were also there.
For a moment, some people's mouths were agape, and some people dropped their trays on the ground with a loud "thud".
"It's not what you see!" Lin Qixia realized and quickly explained.
He Zhilan forced a smile and said to her, "Xia'er, since you're up, get ready first. We'll wait for you downstairs for dinner."
“We didn’t see anything! Miss Lin, please feel free to do as you please!” Wen Xuan said, quickly turning around.
Seeing this, Li Xing'er followed suit and did the same.
"No—" Lin Qixia opened her mouth, but for a moment she couldn't find a way to explain.
He Zhilan had already led them downstairs.
The second floor fell completely silent instantly, leaving only Lin Qixia and the boy behind her.
She turned her head and saw that Huo Yanqing was still calmly and leisurely getting dressed.
Lin Qixia was furious and even suspected that the kid was doing it on purpose!
"What's wrong?" Huo Yanqing fastened his belt, turned his head and saw her eyes, so he asked in confusion.
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