He kept kowtowing to the high priest, and soon his forehead was stained with blood, making him look even more miserable.
Zhuona felt very distressed. She glanced at the high priest and seemed to be hesitant to speak.
As long as the high priest didn't speak, Lan Yufeng didn't dare to stop.
He had just been knocked away by the internal force and had already suffered serious internal injuries. Now he was kowtowing continuously like this. He felt that his eyes were getting dark and he could faint at any time.
Lan Yuqiao said, "High Priest, Yufeng was also plotted against!"
"Were those innocent women he hurt before also plotted against by someone?"
Hearing the high priest's question that was as cold as ice, Lan Yuqiao and Zhuona's hearts sank into the abyss.
The mother and daughter exchanged glances and saw a hint of uneasiness in each other's eyes.
Does the high priest intend to completely abandon Yu Feng without caring about their old friendship?
"High Priest, Yufeng is young, and his legs were crippled because of Changsun Lingsi, so he just wants to vent!"
The high priest leaned back, his eyes as dark as ancient wells, filled with coldness.
"He's not little anymore!"
"High Priest! Yufeng is already a cripple. Considering the Lan family's loyalty to you, can you please show some mercy to him?" Lan Yuqiao knelt down and pleaded sincerely.
The high priest said nothing.
Just at this moment, Qu Li slowly "woke up".
She pressed her forehead and said weakly, "As long as they are loyal, they can be forgiven? Does that mean that even if the Lan family killed someone, they can be forgiven because of their loyalty?"
Lan Yuqiao had long suspected that Qu Li was behind all of this, and when he heard her words, he was filled with anger.
"You bitch, shut up!"
“Snap—”
The high priest used his internal force towards her mouth. In an instant, blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, looking extremely terrifying.
Lan Yuqiao was completely stunned.
She looked at the handsome man in front of her in disbelief.
This is the man she has been thinking about!
He is a hero in her eyes.
Her feelings for him were not just love, but also admiration and adoration.
But this man, for Qu Li's sake, not only listened to one side of the story but also beat her!
A huge feeling of humiliation surged from his heart and quickly spread to every part of his body.
She glared at the high priest with resentment, her lips parted: "High priest, you hit me?"
"Lan Yufeng has been spoiled by you and your daughter. Do you want to be the next Lan Yufeng?" The high priest's voice was cold, his eyes raised, and a murderous light was surging in his eyes.
Zhuona's heart seemed to be wrapped in a layer of ice.
She was certain that the high priest had decided to give up Yu Feng this time.
Over the years, Yu Feng has indeed become increasingly worse.
The most outstanding person in the Lan family is Lan Yuqiao. If this daughter of hers also arouses the anger of the high priest, the Lan family will be completely ruined!
After so many years of planning, we have finally achieved our current status. We absolutely cannot destroy the entire Lan family just to protect Yu Feng.
"Yu Qiao, stop talking nonsense!"
Meeting Zhuona's stern eyes, Lan Yuqiao was stunned for a moment.
No matter how stupid Lan Yufeng was, he was certain that he would be abandoned by his mother.
He was shocked and angry, and spoke without thinking, each word more unpleasant than the last.
Zhuona had a cold face and pressed his sleepiness point.
The front hall finally quieted down.
"High Priest, it is indeed because I failed to teach Yufeng well these years that he made so many mistakes! It is said that if a son is not taught well, it is the fault of his father. I will punish Yufeng severely and give an explanation to the High Priest and Miss Qu!"
Every word seemed to be mixed with blood and ground out from between the teeth.
The high priest's expression was gloomy.
Qu Li frowned and continued stabbing. "Mrs. Lan has such awareness, which shows that she still has a conscience! I also believe that she will not go against her will!"
Zhuona felt a sweet and fishy taste rising up her throat, and her eyes as cold as a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue as she looked at Qu Li.
"Mrs. Lan, your eyes are so scary!" Qu Li shrank and leaned towards the high priest.
There was suddenly a hint of interest in the high priest's gloomy eyes.
Zhuona didn't want to waste her breath with Qu Li, for fear that she would be angered by her and do something irrational, falling into her trap.
She quickly composed herself and looked towards the high priest.
"High Priest, the Lan family is loyal and will never hide anything from you!"
The high priest knew that today first Changsun Lingsi returned from exile and then Lan Yufeng was punished. The Lan family must have a lot of complaints against him. After giving them a warning, he did not intend to suppress it anymore, so as not to really make the Lan family alienated from him.
"Of course I believe it! However, the Lan family's loyalty isn't just to me, but to the entire Xiling, and to the Emperor!"
Zhuona nodded heavily, agreeing deeply: "What the high priest said is right! I will definitely punish Yufeng severely and make him turn his heart to good!"
Qu Li was not satisfied with this result.
She wanted to use Lan Yufeng's incident to completely destroy the relationship between the high priest and the Lan family, and make the high priest lose the Lan family as his right-hand man.
However, both the high priest and Zhuona had clearly seen through her plan. If they continued to pester her, it might seem like they were gaining a temporary advantage, but in fact, they would suffer greater losses!
The high priest glanced at Qu Li from the corner of his eye, secretly observing her expression.
Seeing that she was just frowning and had no intention of investigating further, his brows, which were tightly furrowed with vertical wrinkles, relaxed slightly.
The high priest took Qu Li away, and Zhuona and Lan Yuqiao stared at her back.
Qu Li tilted his eyes and gave a meaningful smile.
"Mom, Qu Li is such a nuisance! I must kill her!" Lan Yuqiao asked angrily.
Her lips hurt, thanks to the man she admired.
But what hurts more is the heart!
"The High Priest treats her very differently. Recently, because of Yu Feng, the Lan family has had conflicts with the High Priest. Let's wait and see what happens!"
Lan Yuqiao clenched his fists, clearly disagreeing.
"You must remember what I said!"
Yu Qiao is indeed very outstanding, but Qu Li is even more extraordinary!
"I've got it!" Lan Yuqiao replied impatiently.
Zhuona's gaze fell on Lan Yufeng again, and she felt a headache.
"Mom, are you really planning to severely punish Yu Feng just because of Qu Li?"
"Yufeng is the only son of the Lan family. He is the one who will continue the Lan family's legacy. I can't possibly punish Yufeng just for Qu Li!"
"So what is Mother going to do?"
"Find someone of similar build to him to kneel in the ancestral hall. As for Yufeng, send him to the manor tonight. Keep him out of the spotlight for the time being!"
Lan Yuqiao breathed a sigh of relief, "I was really worried that you would really ignore Yufeng for Qu Li!"
Zhuona glared at her, "Don't confront Qu Li or even the entire Changsun family head-on these days. Don't get tricked!"
"Are we just going to watch Qu Li jumping up and down and endure it all the time?" Lan Yuqiao clenched his fists.
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