The young lady is delicate and soft, yet she criticizes the powerful minister for bowing and scrapin

Wei Jun's pupils contracted sharply. The fleeting kiss, like a spark of fire, stirred his heart, and for a moment he even forgot to breathe.

He looked at Qi Yunli again, but there was no love in her eyes, only coldness, no affection whatsoever.

Qin Xue's gentle smile vanished instantly, and the food box in her hand clattered to the ground.

The maid behind him quickly picked up the food box.

"Brother Wei Jun, she just offended you in public!"

"This woman acted frivolously in public, disregarding the proper boundaries between men and women, and disgracing the prince's status. She should be handed over to the authorities for severe punishment! She should be publicly flogged!"

The crowd turned their heads in surprise. They all recognized Qin Xue and Wei Jun; their engagement had caused quite a stir. How could they not know?

This was the first time they had ever seen their fiancé being kissed by another woman in public!

Everyone secretly craned their necks, but dared not be too blatant, fearing they would be caught if they showed too much.

Wei Jun stepped in front of her again and said, word by word, "She did not cross the line; I gave her permission."

After saying that, he took Qi Yunli's hand from behind and continued walking forward.

"The four of us still need to buy more items, so we won't accompany you any longer."

Qi Yunli was pulled forward by his arm, her sleeve slipped down slightly, revealing a section of her fair wrist.

"Your Highness is quite generous, not minding my rudeness at all. However, aren't you afraid that Miss Qin will be angry and cancel the engagement?"

"If the Duke of Qi's mansion can't swallow this insult and makes a scene before the Emperor, the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion will likely lose all its reputation."

Weren't he and the old lady the most concerned about their reputation?

The mockery in his eyes was laid bare; Wei Jun's Adam's apple bobbed, but he didn't loosen his grip.

"If she wants to call off the engagement, I'll oblige."

Qi Yunli was surprised.

He showed no regard for the relationship between the Marquis's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion.

"Your Highness seems quite open-minded." Qi Yunli shook off his hand.

Wei Ruowei seized the opportunity to link arms with her. The two women chatted about rouge and jewelry, while the two men behind them couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Back in the courtyard, Qi Yunli felt tired and lay down on the bed, wanting to sleep.

Wei Ruowei had stayed with her for too long and had to return to the Marquis's residence, muttering incessant instructions:

"Cover yourself well at night, and call for the nanny if you're thirsty."

As he was leaving, Wei Jun suddenly stood at the door:

"Third sister, you don't need to come so often anymore."

"Why? Ah Li needs someone to keep her company. Do you understand what a daughter is thinking?"

Qi Yunli lifted the curtain, her face showing confusion.

"I will naturally find other women to accompany her," Wei Jun said coldly.

Seeing Qi Yunli peek out, he was very worried, so he went inside, carried a chair, and sat down in front of the curtain.

Qi Yunli's mood had improved after going out for a walk, but Wei Jun then confronted Wei Ruowei.

"Ruowei is fine talking to me here, why did you want to kick her out?"

Wei Jun paused for a moment, recalling the scene he saw when he entered the room.

"Don't you know how she feels about you?"

The jade ring on Wei Ruowei's hand was a gift from Qi Yunli.

"She's incredibly innocent and genuinely caring towards me. Are you just jealous that I have such a sincere friend by my side?"

Qi Yunli pulled the blanket around herself: "Are you used to everyone revolving around you, measuring everything by power, so you feel uncomfortable?"

Wei Jun's face darkened: "Her feelings for you aren't sisterly, but rather... lesbian love!"

Qi Yunli, behind the curtain, froze.

She had witnessed Wei Jun's jealous and possessive nature before, but it was one thing for him to slander men at will, but he also slandered women at will!

Not to mention the third sister!

"How could that be!" Qi Yunli shouted, "Do you think everyone is as filthy as you? Where did you hear such rumors? Why would you use such vile words to taint her feelings!"

There were two more knocks on the door.

knock knock.

"Ah Li, I'd like to clarify something..."

Wei Ruowei was a little uneasy.

Xie Dongpo, who was in the courtyard, also became nervous.

It's good that Wei Ruowei has come to terms with it; this kind of relationship, which is unacceptable to the world, will never have a happy ending.

It's better to give up sooner rather than later. A short pain is worse than a long one. It's better not to let Qi Yunli misunderstand for no reason.

"What my brother just said is not a rumor, it's the truth," Wei Ruowei quickly added.

The air inside the room froze instantly, and Qi Yunli felt as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water on her head.

She abruptly flung open all the curtains and looked over in disbelief, but the figure from just moments before had already disappeared.

"Did you hear that?" Wei Jun tucked her back in.

Qi Yunli sat on the bed in a daze, recalling all the little things she had shared with Wei Ruowei.

Suddenly, she realized that the day Wei Ruowei gave her the hairpin, she had said it was a token of their love, but at the time she thought it was just a slip of the tongue.

It turns out there were signs all along!

When did it start? Qi Yunli was completely unaware.

Unfortunately, Wei Ruowei could not provide her with any protection. If Wei Ruowei had held some official position, Qi Yunli would still have some hope.

Following Wei Ruowei is better than following Wei Jun.

Wei Jun asked coldly, "You wouldn't actually consider being with her..., would you?"

"This is between the two of us. I hope she can come every day. We will handle it, so you don't need to worry."

Qi Yunli lay down. "You should worry more about whether your Miss Qin will break off the engagement. If that happens, everyone in the capital will know that the Marquis's heir has wronged the eldest daughter of the Duke of Qi."

A few days later.

Some wisteria petals had fallen from the wisteria in the courtyard. Qi Yunli asked, "Have the Duke of Qi's mansion and the Marquis's mansion broken off their engagement?"

The old woman in the corridor replied, "No, I went to inquire, but the Duke of Qi's mansion denies everything about it."

Qi Yunli let out a mocking laugh.

It turns out that no matter what kind of person Wei Jun is, it can't affect other people's desire to marry him.

The excessive praise Wei Jun used to receive was only exaggerated because he held the title of the heir of the Marquis of Dingyuan.

No wonder Wei Jun was so calm on the street that day; he was incredibly insightful and had anticipated this.

Qi Yunli ate her meal early, without waiting for Wei Jun to join her.

Wei Jun had just stepped into the courtyard when Xie Dongpo followed him in.

"Oh no! Oh no!"

"What are you yelling about?" Wei Jun complained, "It'll disturb Ah Li's rest."

"Your third sister has been imprisoned by the old lady of the Marquis's mansion, and you didn't even know?" Xie Dongpo gritted his teeth in anger.

"Her? Why?"

Qi Yunli heard the noise and came out. "She hasn't come for two days. Logically, it shouldn't be this long."

"I climbed over the wall to eavesdrop; your grandmother wants to find out where the masked woman lives." Xie Dongpo was frantic. "Moreover, everyone in the mansion, based on the descriptions of what happened that day from outsiders, has guessed who the masked woman is..."

Qi Yunli's attire left a deep impression on everyone in the Marquis's mansion.

Furthermore, Qi Yunli happened to be away from the Marquis's residence. Everything was too coincidental, and the old lady must have guessed it as well.

"You need to rescue Ruowei quickly," Qi Yunli said with a hint of worry.

If the old lady hardens her heart and drives away the second wife, Wei Ruowei's situation will be dangerous.

"No saving them."

"You're not going to save her? I will!"

Qi Yunli and Xie Dongpo shouted at the same time.