"If something like this happens again. I will punish both of you, even ask General Qin to exile you in the forest. Mark that!" Concubine Haifeng threatened the mother and daughter.
"Wang Yu, let's go!" Haifeng concubine invited him to go.
"They are always so cruel to us. Just because I am the second concubine, he can treat us this badly. I can't accept it!"
Qin Liangxi swore to his mother that he would definitely make his mother rest in peace, without having to submit to Concubine Haifeng anymore.
"Stop dreaming, we better find a way so that we won't be trampled on by them," said concubine Li Na.
"One way is to make me the consort of the four princes in our imperial palace, Mother," said Qin Liangxi.
"Rather than bragging, you should know yourself. You were born from a concubine's womb. In this house, there are already two legitimate daughters of General Qin. Still hoping to become an empress?" don't know what purpose concubine Li Na said all that. But her words have hurt her own daughter's heart.
Qin Liangxi did not accept her mother's words. She also questioned why Qin Liangyu could get the gift of marrying the fourth prince as a young lady or princess, not a concubine anymore.
"Qin Liangyu, she is a stupid girl, she has no future. Let alone a future, she doesn't even have any abilities. What is there to be good about her?" Qin Liangxi was annoyed.
"Look at me. At least I can do anything. I do everything, Mother. Why can't I be a princess candidate for the prince?"
Being Qin Liangxi was not easy. She had done everything to make herself look perfect as a young lady. However, her light was still covered by her status as a concubine's daughter.
Whatever it was, it hurt Qin Liangxi. Even though she tried her best to be the best, she was still second only to Qin Wang Yu.
On the other hand, Qin Wang Yu himself was also demanded to be the best by his mother. Just like Qin Liangxi, her excellence was covered by her status as a concubine's daughter.
The current Qin Liangyu, whose soul belongs to a modern day girl with Bai Liangyu, poses a great threat to Qin Wang Yu and Qin Liangxi.
Let alone just reading and writing, Qin Liangyu who is able to paint and diagnose a disease. Even smart at dressing up, combining accessories and clothes worn.
After the family dinner, Qin Liangyu, who had now gained her father's trust, was finally allowed to check out the night market in town.
"Who do you want to go with, Liang'er?" General Qin asked.
"Youyou's face is still injured. Liangyu wants to go with the guards sent by the fourth prince alone, Father," Qin Liangyu replied.
"Is there something like that? The bodyguard of the fourth prince? Since when did you two become close?" General Qin asked.
Qin Liangyu recounted the incident that caused her to be injured, and also the reason why she didn't come home last night. Qin Liangyu also said that someone at home sent her the killer. But Qin Liangyu didn't say who, because she wanted her father to investigate it himself.
"Does the fourth prince know about this? That is, he knows that you were injured by a delivery from your own family?" General Qin asked.
"Answering, Father. What doesn't the fourth prince know? Rumors do say that the fourth prince wants to cancel the engagement. But in fact…" Qin Liangyu's words trailed off.
Qin Liangyu glanced at Concubine Haifeng and Concubine Li Na, who were sitting side by side. "It's just that the fourth prince doesn't want to interfere any further. So he investigated the case in private."
This Qin generally was very tough, responsible and reliable when he was young. But since the death of his legal wife, the mother of Qin Weng Yi and Qin Liangyu, he changed completely.
His change made him look like a dazed person. Even the words and incitement of his concubines were easily believed without looking for evidence.
Qin Liangyu was a little surprised that her father gave permission just like that. Without understanding the codes she gave.
'What's wrong with Qin Liangyu's father? Is he sane or not? Gosh, I'm just thankful that he's not my biological father.' Qin Liangyu thought, very depressed.
The bright night with the hustle and bustle of the city of the past made Liangyu miss his hometown even more. He remembered that when she was tired of doing his work, there were always friends who invited him to look for entertainment.
Now, Liangyu felt alone. There was no one to lean on. Even the fourth prince who was predicted to be her husband, she did not fully trust.
"Why are you here alone?" a man suddenly whispered in Qin Liangyu's ear.
Plak!
The sound was so crisp. A spoiled slap landed on the fourth prince's cheek. When she realized that the man she had easily made love to was her future husband, Qin Liangyu immediately folded her palms.
"I'm sorry, fourth prince. My hand… my hand… it was a reflex when I was shocked," Qin Liangyu said softly.
Yu Shi—the fourth prince's bodyguard and personal assistant—rolled his eyes. It was the first time someone had dared to slap his young master. "Sir, are you… all right?" he asked.
But the fourth prince asked Yu Shi to leave. This cold-looking fourth prince apparently wanted to be alone with his future wife.
"Come on, let's go—" the fourth prince showed Qin Liangyu the way.
As they walked side by side, Qin Liangyu kept glancing at the fourth prince's slightly red cheeks. Even though he was wearing a mask, it still made the fourth prince's cheeks hurt.
"Why do you keep staring at me? Isn't your guilt enough?" asked the fourth prince.
"Ekh? Ah, I… I'm really sorry, fourth prince. Let me see, is it too scary or…" Qin Liangyu's words were left unsaid until they were finished.
Qin Liangyu's eyes were stunned to see the beautiful eyes of the fourth prince who brought his face closer to Qin Liangyu's face.
'Damn. Why? Why is his face so handsome? Even though it's still covered by a mask. This is no longer Hong Yi's speak, but it definitely surpasses the handsomeness of other actors,' Qin Liangyu thought.
"How is it? Can it still be handled?" The fourth prince's words surprised Qin Liangyu.
Qin Wang Yu smiled slyly. "I am more suitable for the fourth prince Ling Junjie. I am more beautiful and intelligent than you!"
Not knowing where Qin Wang Yu appeared from, he suddenly came and pushed Qin Liangyu's body. Luckily Qin Liangyu was able to maintain her balance.
"It's these fleas again. Why does he keep wandering around," whispered Qin Liangyu.
"What did you say?" Qin Wang Yu snapped. He glared at his second elder sister.
The fourth prince looked at the two girls in confusion. "I have promised Qin Liangyu," he said firmly.
Suddenly, the fourth prince grabbed Qin Liangyu's hand tightly. "What do you want? Why are you disturbing us?" he said firmly.
Qin Wang Yu snorted. "I don't care! I will make you fall in love with me!"
"What do you see in him, prince Ling Junjie? She is just a stupid girl, look at her!" Qin Wang Yu continued.
Silly Qin Liangyu was staring at herself too. But she had a brilliant idea to make the story of the Qin family's young lady and the prince even more exciting.
Qin Liangyu felt jealousy as if it was just pretend. "I won't let you take him!" She was annoyed.
"His Highness Ling Junjie, or as I call him Junjie, I want him," Qin Liangyu continued, looking gently at the fourth prince's face.
His expression immediately changed when he looked at his third sister Qin Wang Yu. "Then, who are you? Even my Junji and I have been blessed with an engagement and marriage. What do you want?"
Of course Qin Liangyu's words made the fourth prince and Qin Wang Yu, both shocked. Even to the point of being speechless.
Especially the fourth prince who felt embarrassed. Especially when called "my Junji" by Qin Liangyu.