Chapter 49 He was willing to die for her, yet he refused to believe her.
Mr. Qu swallowed hard before continuing, “That Liu was originally a Jiangnan embroiderer, gentle and kind, completely different from the fierce Madam Di. Di Long hid her very well, not even his closest confidants knew about her, for fear that if Madam Di found out, Liu and her two sons would be in danger.”
Yun Si was very curious: "How did Mr. Qu know about such a secret matter?"
"It's quite a coincidence."
Mr. Qu laughed and said, "Last month, our people followed a corrupt official and unexpectedly discovered that Ti Lung visited this residence late at night. After further investigation, we found out that he had been keeping this mistress for more than seven years."
Yun Si grew increasingly angry as she listened.
However, Mr. Qu's return trip was extremely valuable.
I was just trying it out, but I didn't expect that Dillon would actually have a fatal weakness.
Whether she's a mistress or the legal wife, it's a good thing if she can threaten him.
"Thank you for telling me, Mr. Qu."
Yun Si thanked her gently and politely.
Mr. Qu quickly returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Your Highness is too kind. It is my honor to serve Your Highness. If Your Highness needs anything in the future, please just send someone to tell me. I will do my duty without hesitation."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Yun Si touched her nose.
Why does it seem like Mr. Qu is afraid of her?
Did she not reveal anything to Mr. Qu?
Never mind.
She hesitated, wondering whether she should tell Qin Ye about it when he came back that evening.
But he was about to depart, and what he said might cause him worry and concern on his journey.
I can't not say it.
This man is too shrewd, and besides, Mr. Qu will definitely tell him about this.
He struggled with this decision until evening, and when Qin Ye returned, he was still exhausted.
The jade crown that held his hair up was slightly crooked, and a few strands of hair fell beside his sword-like eyebrows, making his handsome face look a little tired.
As he stepped into the room, he raised his hand and rubbed his temples.
But the moment he saw Yun Si, the weariness in his eyes vanished, replaced by a heart-stirring tenderness.
"What are you thinking about?"
Qin Ye's voice was slightly hoarse from his journey as he casually took off his outer robe and hung it on the screen.
Yun Si noticed a shallow abrasion on his knuckles and some dust on his cuffs, indicating that it had not been an easy day.
He walked towards her, his steps still steady and powerful.
"Your Highness has returned early today."
Yun Si stood up to greet him: "How did things go?"
"That's about it."
Qin Ye cupped her face, kissed her forehead, and whispered, "We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."
"What about the grain supplies?"
"After two days of fundraising, a total of 5,500 shi (a unit of dry measure) was raised. They should be able to see that I did my best."
Yun Si wanted to laugh, but also felt sorry for him.
Even a prince like him has to deal with people like this.
Qin Ye pulled her to sit down: "I heard that Mr. Qu came today?"
Yun Si's heart skipped a beat.
Mr. Qu has a really fast tongue.
She carefully considered her words before speaking: "Yes, I asked him to come and ask him some questions."
"About Dillon?"
Qin Ye cut to the chase, his slender fingers gently taking her hand and playing with it: "What did you find out?"
Yun Si is now unsure whether he truly doesn't know or is pretending not to know in order to test her.
How can they not even have this much trust!
Yun Si was forced to tell the whole story.
She recounted in detail about Ti Lung keeping a mistress, and added at the end, "I want to handle it myself so as not to distract you."
After listening, Qin Ye's eyes darkened: "What do you plan to do?"
"I think……"
Yun Si leaned close to his ear and whispered her plan.
Qin Ye frowned slightly after hearing this: "Too risky."
"You should trust me."
Yun Si tugged at his sleeve: "I am capable of protecting myself, and I have A Wu by my side. I didn't tell you before because I was afraid you would worry and also because I was afraid you would object. There are some things I have to do!"
Qin Ye remained silent for a long time before finally sighing, "Fine, I'll have Dark Night send you two more Shadow Guards."
He pinched her cheek: "Remember, don't put yourself in danger."
"good."
Seeing that he agreed, Yun Si leaned in and kissed the corner of his lips: "I promise."
Qin Ye's eyes darkened, and he held the back of her head, deepening the kiss.
He only let go when Yun Si pushed him, her breath unsteady: "This is the interest. We'll collect the rest later."
"You... I don't owe any debts, so where would the interest come from?"
How long have we been married?
"More than a year."
"I won't calculate it too much. Just say once a night. You can calculate how many times you owe yourself."
"..."
Yun Si's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.
I can hardly believe these words came from Qin Ye's mouth.
"Then...how can you calculate it like that?"
"Why not?"
Qin Ye looked at her, a wicked smile playing on his lips: "No rush, you can pay it back slowly over a lifetime."
After saying that, he got up and walked out.
Where are you going?
"study."
Qin Ye didn't even turn his head: "You go to sleep first, don't wait for me."
As Yun Si watched his departing figure, her previously speechless expression turned into a smile.
This man, despite being terribly worried, still agreed to her request.
As expected, he will definitely be making arrangements in secret to ensure her safety.
But he never said these things aloud; he would only silently give to her and do everything he could for her.
How could anyone not love a man like that?
Knowing that he would be leaving early in the morning, Yun Si packed his things in advance and brought them to his room.
Besides various medicines, Yun Si carefully selected a suitable weapon for him from the parchment notes.
It is a combat suit that combines offense and defense.
Its chest and back were made of fine soft armor, which ordinary swords could not harm it in the slightest.
The arm conceals a hidden mechanism; once activated, a sharp weapon hidden inside will automatically pop out.
Alternatively, it can be used to defend against attacks, and the sharp weapon inside will be ejected instantly, killing without a trace.
The structure of the robotic arm is simple, and Yun Si understands it at a glance. Unfortunately, the material is hard to find, so it has not been successfully made yet.
She had no choice but to settle for a slightly stiffer suit of armor. Although it was a bit heavier, it would protect him from life-threatening injuries in the event of danger.
Qin Ye returned to Qiwu Garden more than an hour later.
Yun Si was still awake, waiting for him in her room.
As soon as he entered, he saw Yun Si fiddling with a battle suit hanging on a sandalwood clothes rack.
"Your Highness."
Hearing the door open, Yun Si quickly went over and pulled him to the front of the battle suit.
"Take a look at the life-saving gear I prepared for you, do you like it?"
"This was prepared for me?"
Qin Ye stared blankly at the battle suit in front of him.
It gleamed with a cold, metallic sheen in the candlelight.
The silver armor was as fine as fish scales, each piece shimmering with silver light, and the seams concealed hidden secrets.
The mechanisms of the robotic arm were faintly visible, gleaming with a sharp, cold light.
"certainly."
Yun Si gently stroked every detail of the battle suit with her fingers, patiently explaining to him how to put on, take off, and operate the suit.
"Look, there's a hidden latch here. If you encounter danger, press it three times with your thumb, and the mechanism will activate."
She demonstrated the movement, and the robotic arm snapped open a sharp blade—a rotary blade, no less.
"Tap here twice lightly when you put it back."
She then pointed to the hidden pocket at her waist.
"This interlayer contains many medicines. Different colors have different effects. The labels are in small print. You must read them carefully when using them. There are medicines for clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, removing necrotic tissue and promoting tissue regeneration, as well as medicines for wind-cold and some other commonly used medicines."
She finished in one breath: "Also, there's a piece of highly toxic powder sewn under the collar, stored separately, so it can be used if necessary."
She paused slightly at this point, then added, "But I hope you'll never need these."
Qin Ye stood still, his gaze fixed on her face.
The candlelight cast a deep, focused glow on her profile, her long eyelashes creating delicate silhouettes beneath her eyes.
She explained it so meticulously, even repeatedly checking the most concealed pockets to ensure they were secure.
"And this too."
Yun Si held up a pair of black gloves: "The palms are reinforced with special silver threads to protect against cuts..."
Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace.
Qin Ye's chin rested on the top of her head, and his arm was wrapped around her so tightly it hurt.
His chest heaved violently, but he remained silent.
"Qin Ye."
Yun Si was being held so tightly by him that she couldn't breathe. She pushed him away forcefully, saying, "Loosen... loosen your grip a little, you're choking me."
"sorry."
Qin Ye quickly released her, gently pressing his hands on her shoulders: "I...I didn't know you would do so much for me...you actually..."
His deep voice carried a hint of disbelief.
For so long, he said he believed her, but deep down he never truly believed her...
A bitter feeling welled up in Yun Si's heart.
He would do anything for her, even... die for her, but he just couldn't bring himself to truly believe in her...
"Your Highness."
Yun Si sighed softly, looked into his eyes, and said in a gentle voice, "It's okay. Next time, I believe you won't react like this again."
Qin Ye picked her up and placed her on the table, so that they were at the same height. A fierce kiss rained down on her.
"Wait...wait..."
Yun Si gasped for breath between his lips: "The battle suit... I haven't tried it on yet."
No rush.
Qin Ye's voice was hoarse beyond recognition: "Wear it directly tomorrow."
The teacups on the table were swept to the ground, making a crisp cracking sound.
Qin Ye's kisses traveled down her neck.
The thin gauze dress slipped to the ground.
"Qin Ye..."
Yun Si's voice trembled slightly, but he sealed it with a kiss.
He supported the back of her neck with one hand and stroked her slender waist with the other.
As the candlelight flickered, the two shadows intertwined on the wall.
Qin Ye's movements suddenly softened. He gazed at her flushed cheeks and gently traced her eyebrows and eyes with his fingertips.
“Look at me,” he whispered.
Yun Si opened her hazy eyes and met his deep gaze.
At that moment, she saw a tenderness and appreciation in his eyes that she had never seen before.
Qin Ye picked her up by the waist and carried her to the bed.
The gauze curtains hung down, obscuring the spring light from the room.
afterwards.
Yun Si suddenly felt a chill in her hair.
She reached out and touched a warm, smooth white jade hairpin.
Qin Ye lay on top of her, whispering in her ear, "This is for you."
There was a hint of uncertainty in his voice: "It's not an expensive item, would you like it?"
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