Chapter 831: Evening Feast XX
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If Gu Shi was not sensible enough and did not get Luo Fei’s mother and daughter involved, the entire Luo family would have been massacred
Luo Fei had been treating Qin Xiaoyue so well and had loved her whole heatedly. Why did she do this to the Luo family? When did Luo Fei ever upset her?
“Qin Xiaoyue! You have exchanged my spirit herb?” Luo Fei gritted his teeth, his eyes were blazing with rage.
Who could have gotten close to Luo Fei besides Qin Xiaoyue? Luo Fei should have found this out earlier as he could feel that there was something wrong with Qin Xiaoyue’s expression when Gu Yiyi was about to eat the spirit herb. However, Luo Fei had trusted Qin Xiaoyue too much and would never have doubted her. Luo Fei had even thought that he, himself, was such a fool to be deceived into buying a highly toxic spirit herb.
It was true that Luo Fei was a fool. He had trusted someone who had nearly wiped out the entire Luo family no matter what his mother or daughter had said.
“It is such a good show! Qin Xiaoyue, I have never thought that you are so vicious. You want to harm my daughter and make someone else a scapegoat.” Gu Shi’s lips curved into a sneer.
Startled, Qin Xiaoyue turned to look at Wen Yu, her face was ghastly pale. Her eyes were blazing with furious anger.
‘Sister-in-Law said that everything would go smoothly. Why am I in trouble now? If I am going to die, I will die together with her!’
Bang!
All of a sudden, Qin Li threw a punch at Qin Xiaoyue’s chest and sent her flying backward.
Qin Xiaoyue fell to the ground, blood gushing from her mouth. Her eyes widened with shock.
“Manor Master, my sister is truly bold to hurt Young Lady Gu. I will banish her from the Qin family. From now onward, she is no longer part of the Qin family.” Qin Li cupped his fists in salute.
“You…” Qin Xiaoyue spat out a mouthful of blood, her eyes were burning with anger.
“Previously, Young Lady Gu had laid her hand on Xiaoyue. I thought Xiaoyue has let go of this. It turns out that she actually holds grudges against Young Lady Gu and wants to poison Young Lady Gu. She has even made Luo Fei a scapegoat.” Qin Li sighed. He did not even spare a glance at Qin Xiaoyue.
It happened a long time ago. Gu Yiyi heard Qin Xiaoyue was making fun of her overweight body when she walked past Qin Xiaoyue. Hence, she had beaten Qin Xiaoyue up. If Qin Li had not mentioned it, no one would have remembered that.
“Qin Xiaoyue is so vicious! She holds grudges for such a trivial matter.”
“Fortunately, Qin Li is highly principled and is banishing her from the Qin family. Qin Xiaoyue is rightly served!”
Everyone on the spot heaved a sigh. They had never thought that Qin Xiaoyue would poison Gu Yiyi because of this.
“Qin Li! You have set me up!” Qin Xiaoyue clenched her fists tightly.
Would Qin Xiaoyue have tried to kill Gu Yiyi because of that? It was Qin Li and Wen Yu who had asked her to do this. Why must Qin Xiaoyue bear all the responsibilities alone?
“You are the one…”
“Qin Xiaoyue, what have I always told you? When you make a mistake, face the consequence. You wanted to make Luo Fei a scapegoat just now. Now you want to push all the responsibilities to the Qin family? There is no rancor between Gu Yiyi and the Qin family. Why would the Qin family want to harm her?” Qin Li’s face was icy cold.
In the Qin family, Qin Fei’er had always been kind and had never gossiped about others. On the contrary, Qin Xiaoyue had always been messing around and stirring up trouble. Naturally, everyone trusted Qin Li’s words more.
Chapter 832: Qin Xiaoyue’s Remorse I
Qin Xiaoyue’s face stiffened as she looked at Qin Li, who seemed cold, in disbelief.
She seemed to be sobbing as her body slightly trembled. “Why are you treating me like way? Why? It’s because of you guys, and it’s all your fault. If it weren’t because of you guys, I would not have fallen into such a state!”
At the moment, Qin Xiaoyue finally understood that what a stupid mistake she had made this time.
However, even if she told them that it was her sister-in-law who had put her up to this, would anyone believe in her?
No. In comparison to her brother’s reputation, her brother always had the good name of being a kind person. Therefore, nobody would believe any of her words.
“Qin Xiaoyue.” The corners of Qin Li’s lips lifted into a sneer as he looked at Qin Xiaoyue expressionlessly. “Your mistake is not forgivable to everyone. You wanted to hurt Lady Gu just because of some spat, what other mistakes would you make in the future? For Tian Shen Manor’s sake, today, I will not spare you.”
Qin Xiaoyue clenched her fists tightly and gritted her teeth so hard that blood oozed out from her gums. She could not help but break out in tears, feeling sad and desolate as her face was soaked in tears.
She slowly turned around and looked at Luo Fei.
He was the guy who really loved her from the bottom of his heart and treated her like a treasure. Thus, due to his trust in her, she had almost caused him to fall into the abyss, to his own demise.
In this world, perhaps no other man would treat her better than Luo Fei anymore.
Back then, after her father found out about the man she had fallen for, the man’s first reaction was to beg for his life and swear never to see her again.
Only Luo Fei…
Just now, when he wanted to speak up for her, she had put him in trouble by listening to others’ slanderous words.
Perhaps, as the old saying goes, the dying man speaks well as he speaks from his heart.
Every moment she had been through in her life flashed in her eyes. Only then she found out how stupid she had been living her life all the while.
If…
If she were not born into the Qin family, she would not have developed such a selfish character. Be it her father or sister-in-law, she was taught that every man has to live for himself.
If she were not born into the Qin family, she would not care to be in a well-matched marriage and would have been married a long time ago. Also, she would not have become infertile because of the miscarriage.
She did not have any intention to hurt anyone’s life before.
This time, her sister-in-law had threatened her because she had something on her. Indeed, she was desperate to get married and leave the Qin family. Still, she had never wished to destroy the Luo family.
She only thought that… she was only doing Luo Fei some damage that was not fatal.
However, she was too silly as she did not realize her sister-in-law intended to harm Gu Yiyi. There could be no turning back after that as she could only give up on Luo Fei and put herself away from this.
Qin Xiaoyue closed her eyes in agony.
The Qin family had taught her selfishness, but they had never taught her how to respond to others…
“Aunt!” Qin Fei’er regained her composure from the shock and said in deep resentment, “Why did you do this? To be so cruel just because of some disagreements?”
Qin Xiaoyue was rendered silent as the corners of her lips twitched.
Back then, Qin Fei’er was an exception as she would always put herself in others’ shoes. However, she was still a member of the Qin family. She eventually got influenced as she could not differentiate if someone’s care was genuine or fake.
***
Feng Ruqing and Qin Chen were both the calmest person present.
It was very adorable of Qin Chen to bring Feng Ruqing a chair as he was afraid that Feng Ruqing was exhausted from standing.
Blimey! Gu Yiyi hurried herself to carry a plate of fruits out. She took an apple and elegantly wiped the apple with a handkerchief before she handed it over to Feng Ruqing.
Chapter 833: Qin Xiaoyue’s Remorse II
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She smiled so widely as soon as Feng Ruqing accepted the apple. So much so that she did not even realize that she was acting like a little servant.
The corners of the nearby Gu Shi’s eyebrows twitched as he felt a twinge of jealousy inside his heart.
His daughter had never handed him any fruit before, but now she was doing it for a girl.
He would have cried on the spot if they were not at an event.
“Xiao Li.”
Qin Fei’er looked at Qin Xiaoyue in agony.
In her weak and delicate state, she turned around and walked slowly, seemingly like she could be blown away by the wind anytime.
“Xiao Li, she’s my aunt. I really disapprove of her action, but I can’t leave her alone. I beg you… would you please intercede for her?”
She had already noticed that Gu Yiyi was treating Feng Ruqing differently, just now. Also, Feng Ruqing was in a good relationship with Luo Li. So, if Luo Li interceded with Feng Ruqing, perhaps… perhaps this matter would be settled.
She did not like this aunt, but she could not do anything as after all, she was still her aunt.
Her father did not care about her aunt, but being her niece, she just could not wash her hands off of this.
Luo Li who was standing next to Old Lady Luo obediently and said, “Lady Qin, have you pled for the wrong person?”
Qin Fei’er froze.
That was the first time Li’er was being so indifferent to her…
Was Li’er really mad?
“Li’er, you’re the only one who is capable of helping my aunt now. I know that my aunt shouldn’t have taken your father away. But please help her, as long as you help her, she promises that she will never bother your father anymore.”
With sympathy filling Qin Fei’er’s eyes, she extended her hand as she wanted to grab Luo Li’s hand.
However, Luo Li shrank away and avoided her hand.
Qin Fei’er hand froze midair, her face paled and her body trembled even more.
Perhaps what Luo Li had done had really hurt her. She slowly turned around and looked at Luo Fei. “Master Luo, my aunt has been with you and has suffered a lot all these years. Can’t you help her a little?
“Li’er has always been listening to your advice. Even though my aunt has done something wrong, still, she’s a woman.”
The whole chief manor was deadly silent after she was done talking in the trembling and aggrieved tone.
Everyone was treating Qin Xiaoyue with disdain now. However, all they did was to praise Luo Li after they saw what Qin Fei’er had done.
“Within the Qin family, other than Qin Xiaoyue, this scum, the rest are fine.”
“Indeed, Qin Li, as the head of the family, he’s righteous as he places justice above everything, including his loyalty to his family. Qin Fei’er is only a girl, so it’s natural for her to be soft in her character. Even if everyone has given up on Qin Xiaoyue, she still wants to speak for her…”
In fact, everyone could not help but glance at Qin Chen as they were talking.
As for the Qin family’s scum, besides Qin Xiaoyue… there was still a guy like him in there.
An adopted son who relied on the Qin family and lived a luxurious life. He would rather help others to bully his gentle and kind sister and not to pay single respect to his foster parents.
Of course, nobody dared to point that out loud.
Or else, they would end up like the middle-aged man who was thrown out just now.
Nobody would ever dare to provoke Feng Ruqing in front of Gu Yiyi.
***
Luo Fei slowly closed his eyes as he saw Qin Fei’er’s imploring eyes and then Qin Xiaoyue’s pale face.
Luo Li was still standing next to the old lady without saying anything. The old lady did not interrupt as well as she seemed to be curious to find out if he still wanted to stick up for her.
Luo Fei slowly opened his eyes after a while.
He did not look as troubled as he was at the beginning since he had regained his composure.
Chapter 834: Qin Xiaoyue’s Remorse III
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“It’s Manor Master’s business to deal with this matter as I’m only an outsider. I can’t do anything about this.”
It was not that easy to let go of the years of feelings that he had for Qin Xiaoyue.
However, he could not forgive her for hurting an innocent person’s life for the sake of a small matter. If he let her stay, he could not be sure that his mother and Li’er would be safe and sound without being harmed.
Moreover, he had no way of forgiving for wanting to harm the Luo family!
Back then, he was blind as to regard her as an innocent and kind person without knowing what kind of evil heart she was hiding beneath her appearance.
Luo Fei turned around and looked at Luo Li as soon as he finished speaking. His eyes were filled with the intent to flatter.
Luo Li humphed coldly and turned her head around without even caring to look at Luo Fei.
Her father was too stubborn and too stupid since she had already told him several times that she saw what Qin Xiaoyue had done. However, her father would rather believe in Qin Xiaoyue but not in his daughter.
She could forgive his foolish behavior if her father chose to stay with Qin Xiaoyue for her grandmother, which annoyed her.
However, his mistrust toward her had totally broken her heart.
“Li’er.” Qin Fei’er could do nothing but continue to stare at Luo Li sorrowfully, “You’re so kind that you would not be able to bear to do nothing to save my aunt from ruin. Li’er, I beg you… would you please save her? The Li’er I know is always kind as she’s not the kind of person who would leave someone in the lurch. Would you please help for I will beg you on my knees?”
Her knees slowly bent as tears filled her face.
Many of the men present felt that it was painful to see her in tears.
They wished they could take Luo Li’s place so badly and agree to anything she asked for.
They would promise her anything as long as she would stop crying or speak in such a pathetic manner.
“Fei’er!” Wen Yu’s face distorted. Qin Li blocked her way just as she wanted to go forward.
He shook his head and said, with a gentle smile, “Let her go.”
Fei’er would not lose her reputation by doing so. On the contrary, it would make the world like her more.
In comparison, Luo Li, who had a heart of stone, would be hated by the world.
“Xiao Qing.” Gu Yiyi glanced at Luo Li and asked, “Shall we help her a little with her trouble?”
It was impossible for Gu Yiyi to not know well of Luo Li’s disposition.
Therefore, sometimes, she disliked Luo Li.
Why must she give something that she liked to another person? And why must she be tolerant when she was the one who got bullied?
She never liked a weakling. She only liked people who would punch anyone right away when they did not see eye to eye, just like Xiao Qing!
“Nope.” Feng Ruqing took the last bite of the apple. “She could deal with this on her own.”
Gu Yiyi swiftly handed over a plate of grapes that she had just finished peeling to Feng Ruqing as soon as she saw her finishing the apple.
Gu Shi was speechless.
He could not help but pressed his palm to his chest. He felt so sad that his tears flowed backward and into his heart.
Luo Li looked at Qin Fei’er who was kneeling in front of him. She looked even colder now.
Qin Fei’er still wanted to morally coerce her at this point, just like what she had done for the past many years.
“Qin Fei’er, she didn’t want to hurt your parents or your family. On the contrary, she’s your aunt, and therefore it makes you think everything she has done is forgivable. What about me, then?” Luo Li sneered and continued, “To be bullied by her, I deserved it. To get scalded by her, I deserved it. To be framed by her, does my Luo family deserve that too?”
Qin Fei’er’s body stiffened even more.
Chapter 835: Qin Xiaoyue’s Remorse IV
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Previously, she only needed to say a few words and Luo Li would listen to her. Why did it not work this time?
“The hot water was spilled on my hands. The scars on my hands are still visible.”
She raised the back of her hand.
Even though she purposely did not use the spirit herb to remove the scar. Although the scar had faded a little, one could still see the pain she had suffered at that time.
“Qin Fei’er, you said that you are my friend. What were you doing? Knowing that I was scalded by the boiling water, you still held onto me tightly and refused to let me go. You keep on forcing me to accept Qin Xiaoyue’s apology.”
“I…” Qin Fei’er was bewildered. “I didn’t know that you were hurt so badly.”
“Okay. You didn’t know that I was hurt so badly. If you are really my friend, you should definitely ask me where I was hurt and whether I needed treatment. But you didn’t! You just refused to let me go.”
Qin Fei’er remained silent while Luo Li criticized her.
One was her aunt and the other one was her friend. She just wanted to resolve the misunderstanding between them. Was there anything wrong with that?
“At that time, it was Xiao Qing who has appeared and took me away. I have only known her for a day. She could see the pain that I was enduring with just a glance like a hand that pulled me out of the abyss of despair.”
Therefore, how could Qin Fei’er be comparable to Xiao Qing?
“Now, not only does she want to destroy the Luo family, but she also wants to hurt Young Lady Gu! It’s ridiculous. Everyone in Tian Shen Manor knows that Young Lady Gu is Manor Master Gu’s dearest daughter. If you want to ask for forgiveness, you should go and find them yourselves. You are just a coward. You are afraid that they don’t accept your apology and that it might affect the Qin family. You just want me to help persuade Manor Master Gu and Young Lady Gu.”
“Qin Fei’er, what makes you think that I would do so much for the Qin family?”
Qin Fei’er was growing increasingly panicked after hearing Luo Li’s words.
She did not dare to find Gu Shi, so she wanted to ask Luo Li to help.
But Luo Li was different after all.
Did Gu Yiyi not like Feng Ruqing? Luo Li had a good relationship with Feng Ruqing. So, she might be able to help Qin Xiaoyue ask for forgiveness from them.
If she was Luo Li, she would not be like this. She would certainly lend a helping hand if her friend needed help.
“And you…” Luo Li glanced at the people of the neutral family with a sarcastic smile. “If you guys sympathize with Qin Fei’er, then you should help her plead for Qin Xiaoyue. Only then, I will look up to you all as heroes.”
Those men who had initially criticized Luo Li were startled. They subconsciously took a few steps back.
Pleading for Qin Xiaoyue in front of Gu Shi? Was it not like asking them to die?
Gu Yiyi blinked and smiled. “I realize that she is different from the others. If she has really sought for your help, then Xiao Qing would definitely not be friends with such a person. Right?”
This was the first time that Gu Yiyi had changed her impression of Luo Li and praised her.
“Yes…” Feng Ruqing nodded, calmly. “But she won’t.”
Luo Li would not be soft-hearted toward Qin Fei’er, let alone those who had hurt her.
Gu Yiyi’s face was red. She lowered her head down shyly.
Gu Shi so happened to witness this scene. His eyes twitched a few times.
‘Dear daughter, don’t flatter yourself.’
If Luo Li really pleaded for Qin Xiaoyue, not only Feng Ruqing would not be friends with her, but also the others, too.
Chapter 836: Qin Xiaoyue’s Remorse V
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‘So, she did not really do that for you!’
Of course, if Gu Shi dared to say this, Gu Yiyi would desperately fight him. He thought about it and managed to swallow the words. He glanced at Feng Ruqing, bitterly.
His eyes seem to blame Feng Ruqing for taking away his baby girl’s heart.
Feng Ruqing was stunned. “Chen’er, I did not offend Tian Shen Manor’s manor master, right?”
Why did she feel that the manor master was staring at her so sharply?
Was the manor master gay? Did he like Nan Xian? Did he hate her because of her relationship with Nan Xian?
Well, it was possible.
Unfortunately, the state preceptor liked women. Jiu Ming seemed to like men. Should she introduce him to Gu Shi? They might end up being a great couple.
Gu Shi had regained his gaze from Feng Ruqing. He then smiled. “The daughter of the Qin family is really kind.”
Qin Fei’er’s maid—Liu Xia’s heart ached when she saw her young lady had been kneeling since just now. When she heard what Gu Shi had said and seen his smile, she quickly lifted Qin Fei’er from the ground.
“Young Lady, the manor master is praising you.”
She could not help but glare at Luo Li proudly when she said this.
She did not have to say too much. Anyone could see her young lady’s kindness, even the manor master was soft-hearted to her.
“Thank you, Manor…”
Qin Fei’er bent down weakly. Gu Shi spoke again before Qin Fei’er could thank him.
“Young Lady Qin is really kind. You used morality to threaten a girl and let her take all the blame. Why? Can’t she cry or say it out loud if she was aggrieved? Why did she have to listen to you? Why should she accept the apology of the person who has hurt her?”
Qin Fei’er’s smile froze. She felt very uncomfortable since her waist was not completely bent.
What made it more intolerable was the shame.
If the manor master wanted to speak, why not finish all at once? Why embarrass her?
“Furthermore, what makes you think that I will let Qin Xiaoyue go if Young Lady Luo pleads for her? Anyone who hurts my daughter must die and those who plead for her should also die. In this case, will you still force Young Lady Gu to plead for her?”
Gu Shi’s smile slowly disappeared as he looked at Qin Xiaoyue with a condescending attitude.
Qin Xiaoyue’s face grew even paler. He clenched his fists, tightly.
The manor master had already spoken. What else could she say? If she asked Luo Li for help, would it not make others think that she wanted to force her to death?
But she just wanted to let her aunt live, even if her aunt was guilty, it would still be better than dying. She really did not have other motives.
Was she wrong?
Qin Li’s eyes were getting cold. He just remained silent as he faced Gu Shi.
“Manor Master.” Wen Yu could not bear to see her daughter being criticized. “My child—Fei’er did it out of kindness. Why did you not let her go? Why are you so merciless toward a girl?”
Gu Shi sneered, “Merciless? I can’t compare myself with Qin Fei’er. You know that she is a girl, too. What about the girl from the Luo family? If Young Lady Luo has really promised to help her, I will not let the Luo family go. If she refuses, then the younger generation in Tian Shen Manor will isolate her. Why does she have to take responsibility when it was not her fault?”
He really hated those women who would always cry and would not do anything. Those women who pretended to be delicate and weak but actually were pushing you to hell saying that everything they were doing was for your sake.
Chapter 837: The Enemy of All Men I
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Qin Fei’er’s face was getting paler. The manor master’s words were like an invisible hand driving her—a weak girl into the abyss, eternally doomed.
The people of the neutral family stopped pitying Qin Fei’er and stood around, awkwardly. No one said a word on her behalf.
The neutral family and the Qin family did not dare to say anything at all.
Wen Yu seemed to have something to say but she stopped short. Qin Fei’er then turned to look at Qin Li.
However, Qin Li’s face was cold. He seemed to be very dissatisfied with Qin Fei’er’s actions.
She must make sure that everything was all right if she wanted to maintain her reputation. If she had even a little fault, she might damage the Qin family’s reputation.
Qin Fei’er was about to cry. She slowly turned her head and looked at Qin Chen again.
The young man still wore a cold expression. But he smiled a little when he looked at Feng Ruqing.
His smile was like a thorn that pierced deep into Qin Fei’er’s heart. She was disappointed and bitter.
“Manor Master, this time, it was my fault.” Qin Fei’er gently closed her eyes. She only opened her eyes after a while. “I shouldn’t plead for my aunt, neither should I get Li’er involved. What you have said is right. I will not do it again in the future.”
“Alright.”
Gu Shi could not really be too fussy with a little girl. He was fine with anything as long as she admitted that she was wrong.
“However, it’s not me that you should apologize to. It’s the girl from the Luo family. You have almost caused her to look like a sinner in everyone’s eyes.”
Actually, Gu Shi had helped Luo Li because she was Feng Ruqing’s friend, not because Gu Yiyi liked Feng Ruqing.
He just could not stand Qin Fei’er’s irrational actions.
Indeed, Gu Shi had a personal motive. But the Qin family had gone too far this time!
Qin Fei’er was also a person who did not know how to distinguish right from wrong.
Qin Fei’er slowly let go of her tightly-clenched fists. Her face was pale and she looked ghastly. “Li’er, I’m sorry, I’m really sorry. I thought you had a good relationship with them and that nothing would happen. I really didn’t mean to hurt you…”
Qin Fei’er was still not sincere. From the beginning until the end, she had just wanted to make herself look good.
‘Aren’t you good with each other? So, it is normal for me to have such an idea.’
‘I am innocent. If I had known that the manor master would be so indifferent toward personal affairs, I wouldn’t have asked for your help.
‘Anyway, I am not wrong.’
Luo Li felt annoyed. She could not care less than to talk to Qin Fei’er and simply wanted to ignore her.
“Bitch.” Gu Yiyi snorted, coldly.
Qin Fei’er’s face was extremely dark. However, she could not do anything due to Gu Yiyi’s identity.
Gu Yiyi was delighted when she saw that Qin Fei’er had not spoken. “Father, just drive these bitches out. Don’t let them interrupt me from communicating with Xiao Qing. This Qin Fei’er is weak and ugly. I’m worried about giving myself an eyesore from them.”
No matter what, Qin Fei’er was still the number one beauty in Tian Shen Manor. Now, Gu Yiyi was criticizing for being ugly?
Everyone’s gaze fell onto the girl who was eating grapes next to Gu Yiyi.
Indeed, Qin Fei’er was uglier than the girl.
After Gu Yiyi had lost weight, she was no less pretty than Qin Fei’er. The owner of the title—the number one beauty might have been passed on to another person.
Chapter 838: The Enemy of All Men II
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“You…” Qin Fei’er lifted her pale face. Her body was so weak and shaking as if she was unable to bear such grievances.
Gu Yiyi smirked. “Manor Lady Qin, didn’t you ask me to be tolerant of people? So, when it happens to you, can’t you bear it, can you? Well, I think the Qin family’s location is great. Do you mind giving the land to Xiao Qing and allowing her to build a manor there? I also really like your clothes, why don’t you just take them off and give them to me? Since you are so kind and gentle, I bet you won’t reject my requests.”
Everyone was speechless.
Was Gu Yiyi a devil?
Everyone knew about Qin Fei’er’s gentleness and kindness.
Gu Yiyi was disdained by that.
If she was so kind, she should not slap back when others had slapped her.
If she was so gentle, she should have given her favorite things to other people.
Why did she let her friend suffer alone and had even convinced her to let go of her favorite things? Was it just to build a good reputation for herself?
It was such a pity that she would only oppose Luo Li when Luo Li was in conflict with other people. She just acted as Luo Li’s friend and had always wanted to paint herself as a good person.
Therefore, Gu Yiyi was also disdained by Luo Li.
Why should she listen to Qin Fei’er? Why should she have to put up with them? Why should she let go of her things just because Qin Fei’er said so?
But that was already in the past.
Luo Li’s change had allowed Gu Yiyi to look at her, differently. Only now, she could respect and think better of Luo Li.
Gu Yiyi did not even look at Qin Fei’er after making ironic remarks about her but instead looked at Feng Ruqing with a smile.
“Xiao Qing, what do you think about what I have just said?”
Feng Ruqing stretched herself and said, “I’m tired…”
“Alright.” Gu Yiyi smiled while looking up. “Father, don’t waste any more time. Haven’t you seen that my Xiao Qing is tired? Just solve the problem and kick those unnecessary people out. The feast should start now.”
Gu Shi’s heart was twitching.
His little devil was not so gentle to anyone else but only to Feng Ruqing.
“Come and drive the people of the Qin family out! Except for Qin Chen and Qin Xiaoyue.”
Qin Xiaoyue must die.
As for Qin Chen…
The manor master had lived long enough to sense that this young man had a special relationship with Feng Ruqing.
If Qin Chen was driven out, his little devil would surely fight with him desperately in order to defend Feng Ruqing.
He could not afford to offend her.
“You don’t have to drive us out. We will leave on our own,” Qin Li said, coldly. “However, Qin Chen is my son. He must follow me!”
Qin Chen seemed to be indifferent toward Qin Li’s words as if he had not heard him.
“Chen’er!” Qin Li frowned. “Don’t you even want to listen to your father?”
This brat, did he not see that Fei’er was being bullied? The Qin family’s reputation had also been damaged. Nonetheless, he had done absolutely nothing about it. He was truly a white-eyed wolf!
After seeing Qin Li’s attitude, Gu Shi cocked his eyebrows a little. He knew that he should not meddle with the Qin family’s matters although he was the manor master.
“Chen’er!” Qin Li was very angry, but he must remain calm. “Go back with me.”
“Father…”
Qin Fei’er pulled at Qin Li’s sleeve. She smiled. “Although Qin Chen is the adopted son of the Qin family, he has his own will. If he does not want to go back, don’t force him.”
“Fei’er, you are such a stupid child.” Wen Yu sighed, softly. “Your father also cares for Chen’er. He has been with the Qin family for many years. The Qin family has a deep affection for him. We are just worried that he would be deceived by others.”
Chapter 839: The Enemy of All Men III
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Life gradually came back into Qin Fei’er’s pale face. She looked at Qin Chen’s cold face. It seemed that she had something to say but stopped herself before doing so for some reason.
The neutral family who had witnessed this could not help but laugh at it.
Was the adopted son of the Qin family rebellious? His family asked him nicely but he was not willing to return home with them. Even Qin Fei’er who cared for him so much was being hurt by him and she did not dare to persuade him.
He was just the adopted son. How could he be so domineering and ungrateful?
They were afraid to speak out. If they dared to say anything bad about Qin Chen in front of Feng Ruqing, Gu Yiyi would surely raise her fists and punch them in their heads.
“Chen’er.” Feng Ruqing stretched out lazily. She then stood up and smiled. Her eyes were full of joy. “Would you like to go back with them?”
Qin Chen said coldly, “I will go back but not by following anyone’s order. I will go back when I feel like it.”
He would go back. He would definitely go back!
He had not destroyed the Qin family.
He still had not helped Qing Qing to eradicate her enemies.
How could he not go back?
He was no longer the weak man he used to be.
He would not let himself be wronged by anyone for Qing Qing’s sake.
“Okay!” Qin Li said coldly, “Let’s go.”
After that, he walked out of the Gu family without looking back.
Qin Fei’er followed closely behind Qin Li. She looked at Qin Chen with her sore eyes before she left and eventually went with her father.
But her glance was imprinted in many people’s hearts and could not be forgotten for a long time.
“Qing Han.”
After everyone from the Qin family had left, the girl’s indifferent voice sounded in the night.
A little cute and lovely loli jumped down from the tree.
She was like a bright sun shining the earth.
A drooling sound involuntarily sounded.
For those who liked little loli, this little girl was so cute and even better than the fairy in the painting.
She also had two buns and her little face was round. Her eyes were as big as grapes and also looked like the stars.
“Where does this little girl come from? Why did she hide in a tree?”
“Rather than asking why she hides in a tree; shouldn’t it be when did she climb up the tree? None of us had noticed about it.”
Indeed, such a harmless little girl, no one would think too much.
This little girl was as pure and innocent as a blank piece of paper.
“Mother…” Qing Han ran into Feng Ruqing’s arms.
Everyone was shocked when they heard her calling Feng Ruqing her mother.
So was Luo Li.
Was this little girl Feng Ruqing’s daughter?
Did she even have a daughter?
Only a beautiful woman like Feng Ruqing could give birth to such a cute and lovely girl.
Just that innocent smile that day had already touched many uncles’ and aunts’ hearts.
Pure and Innocent?
These people must have never seen the true colors of this little devil.
Feng Ruqing slightly smirked. “I still have something to say before the Gu Yiyi’s birthday feast starts. I don’t want to hear anyone saying bad things about Chen’er in Tian Shen Manor. You must praise him! Praise him.”
Qin Chen was smiling warmly.
He never cared about anyone’s words. However, he felt the warmth in his heart when Feng Ruqing protected him.
Chapter 840: The Enemy of All Men IV
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“Have you heard what my mother said?” Qing Han left Feng Ruqing’s arms and turned her head. She frowned, cutely. “You are not allowed to say anything bad about Uncle Chen. Otherwise, I will really bite you because I am very fierce.”
Hehe!
Someone laughed.
How could a girl who was so soft and cute be fierce?
She was more adorable than fierce.
Qing Han was really angry.
She was really fierce. Why did no one believe her?
“Believe me, I’m super fierce. I’ve killed the person who didn’t believe me before.”
Perhaps it was because the Neutral Family was facing a cute little girl, they were not afraid of her at all.
A person even laughed provocatively and said, “Little girl, if you say that your mother is fierce, we will still believe you, but you are saying…”
Qing Han’s face was still soft and cute, which exuded innocence even when she was angry.
“My mother is not fierce. My mother is very good. How dare you say that my mother is fierce?”
Clash!
Vines spread from behind Little Qinghan like tentacles and immediately tightened themselves around the person.
Everyone’s face stiffened…
Little Qinghan’s face was very still cute and lovely under the moonlight so much so that it made people want to pinch her face.
But no one dared to laugh at her. No one dared to take a step closer toward her.
Because…
They looked at the vines, which came from the little girl’s back. They felt a chill creeping into their hearts from the soles of their feet.
It was cold and uncomfortable.
“Is this little girl a spirit beast?”
Finally, someone spoke while trembling.
Humanized beasts did exist, but it was rarely sighted. Therefore, no one could have linked Little Qinghan to a spirit beast. They thought she was just an ordinary little girl.
If they knew that this little girl was a spirit beast, they would not have dared to make fun of her even if they were full of guts.
Qing Han got even angrier.
‘You are the spirit beast. Your whole family is full of spirit beasts!’
Why did everyone treat her like a beast?
It was such a shame!
Treating Qing Han as a spirit beast was like calling her a dog. Different species were naturally different.
This person’s words were insulting to Xiao Qinghan.
Only Gu Shi remained silent the whole time. He looked at Qing Han thoughtfully and seemed to have something in his mind.
“Qing Han.” Feng Ruqing saw that Qing Han’s mouth was getting bigger again. She patted Qing Han’s head and whispered softly. “Don’t simply go around biting people, or you might get a stomachache.”
Qing Han’s vines instantly loosened. She stood quietly beside Feng Ruqing and held her arms like a good and obedient child.
“Yes, Mother.”
Usually, if someone saw such a well-behaved child, they would praise the girl for being so well-behaved.
However, everyone was scared of her now.
No matter how cute the girl was, it was still scary to know that she was a spirit beast and people dared not despise her.
“Okay, what Xiao Qing had said just now are also my words. You are not allowed to gossip about Qin Chen in the future.” Gu Shi waved his hand. “Come, get Qin Xiaoyue out and execute her. The feast is about to start.”
***
This night was destined to be an unpeaceful night.
First, Mu Ling had brought his wife and daughter to the chief manor but was not allowed to enter. Later, the Qin family was driven out of the chief manor. A new storm was bound to set off in Tian Shen Manor when the news spread.