I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

Not only the women noticed it, but Lady Wei also noticed it, and she frowned slightly, showing a hint of displeasure.

Wei Hongying is already engaged to Qin Feng, and that cannot be changed. Even if Wei Hongying doesn't like Qin Feng, she cannot have any involvement with Qin Li.

Besides, with her years of experience, Qin Li's little tricks couldn't fool her.

Wei Hongying must not have any involvement with Qin Li, otherwise, it will always be her daughter Wei Hongying who suffers.

He stepped forward, deliberately blocking the two of them, not giving them much opportunity to interact or talk.

Lady Wei curtsied and said, "I was unaware of His Highness the Crown Prince's arrival. Please forgive my failure to greet you properly!"

His own little tricks couldn't fool Lady Wei, and Lady Wei's little tricks certainly couldn't fool Qin Li either.

Most people would have given up, since the mother doesn't agree, so it's all in vain.

But Qin Li is different; he likes things that are challenging.

Moreover, he noticed that Madam Wei still retained her charm!

Besides, Wei Hongying has feelings for him, so he's not entirely without a chance.

"Madam Wei, you flatter me."

With one hand in front and the other behind his back, Qin Li said, "Besides coming to offer my condolences today, I have another matter to ask of Lady Wei."

"Please speak, Your Highness."

Lady Wei said.

Qin Li stretched out his arm and looked at Wei Hongying, "My father has decreed that Miss Wei will be my vanguard general. With the expedition imminent, I need to discuss important military matters with Miss Wei. I request your permission, Madam Wei!"

Qin Li didn't mince words; with a straight pass, he caught Lady Wei off guard.

Lady Wei had no choice but to agree; she couldn't openly defy the imperial decree.

"Mother, I'm going!"

Wei Hongying was very happy. She took off her mourning clothes and hat and was about to leave the Wei residence with Qin Li.

Seeing this, Madam Wei shook her head and sighed repeatedly, and could only let Qin Li take Wei Hongying away from the Wei residence.

After the two left, a group of women quickly surrounded them. "Mother, are you just going to stand by and watch the First Prince take Hongying away?"

"Didn't you say before that the First Prince deliberately sowed discord between Hongying and the Seventh Prince Qin Feng?"

"The First Prince took Hongying away again today. Given Hongying's naive nature, she's bound to fall for his tricks!"

Madam Wei shook her head. "There's nothing I can do. I can't stop it."

A deep sense of powerlessness and frustration enveloped Lady Wei. Qin Li was far more powerful and difficult to deal with than Qin Feng.

Now, all she hopes is that Wei Hongying can open her eyes, see Qin Li's true character, and protect herself. There's nothing else she can do.

After leaving the Wei residence, the two walked together down the street.

"Why is Your Highness staring at me like that?"

Since leaving the house, Wei Hongying noticed that Qin Li had been consciously or unconsciously looking at her, and couldn't help but ask this question.

Qin Li spoke frankly and said, "Has no one ever praised Miss Wei for her unparalleled beauty and captivating charm? Aren't beauties meant to be admired?"

When dealing with a straightforward and heroic woman like Wei Hongying, there's no need to beat around the bush; just say what you mean.

Sure enough, the next moment, Wei Hongying lowered her head and bit her lip shyly.

If Qin Feng were there, his jaw would have dropped to the floor in shock.

He treated Wei Hongying so well, and Wei Hongying never blushed at him.

Qin Li just said something casually, and Wei Hongying reacted like this?

Biting her lip, Wei Hongying dared not look Qin Li in the eye and said, "My mother and my sisters-in-law all said that you, Your Highness, deliberately tried to sow discord between me and Qin Feng, and told me to stay away from you. Is that true?"

"If you say so, then so be it. I've had plenty of this kind of bad reputation over the years, so I don't care about this one."

Qin Li sighed, deliberately avoiding making his point clear.

After thinking for a moment, Wei Hongying parted her thin lips, her eyes gradually hardening.

She looked at Qin Li beside her and said seriously, "No, I believe the Crown Prince didn't! They've misunderstood the Crown Prince."

Upon hearing this, Qin Li was overjoyed.

This silly girl is so easy to fool.

So much so that he couldn't bear to keep lying anymore.

wrong!

Qin Li suddenly realized what was happening.

I am the villain.

Should I feel guilty?

Not at all.

To achieve one's goals, one will stop at nothing.

Only then can one be considered a qualified villain.

Thinking of this, Qin Li asked, "Why do you believe me? After all, my reputation isn't very good."

"They say I'm ruthless, vicious, and stubborn—a complete villain!"

Wei Hongying couldn't help but giggle and cover her mouth, saying, "How can you talk about yourself like that? Even if your reputation is bad, Your Highness, it's still better than that good-for-nothing Qin Feng."

Qin Li, with his hands behind his back, sighed, "Seventh Brother isn't a good-for-nothing..."

Before Qin Li could finish speaking, Wei Hongying said, "See, see, Your Highness, you're just too kind. You're still speaking up for that good-for-nothing."

"Unbeknownst to me, Qin Feng sent me a letter last night, warning me to be very careful of the Crown Prince, as he spoke many bad things about you."

Qin Li frowned. "Oh, is that so?"

Damn it!

Qin Li couldn't help but curse inwardly.

The protagonist, Qin Feng, not only seduces his fiancée, Xiao Xue'er.

They even spoke ill of him behind his back.

His character isn't great either.

Although he also spoke ill of the protagonist.

But they all spoke indirectly.

You wouldn't realize they were talking badly unless you thought about it carefully.

The protagonist, on the other hand, wrote letters specifically to badmouth him, making him far worse than him.

It seems he's determined to steal Wei Hongying from his side; it's a matter of retaliating!

"Of course it's fake."

Wei Hongying said, "I left the letter in my room and didn't bring it with me. I'll show it to you, Your Highness, another day."

After saying that, Wei Hongying added, "Speaking of which, I must apologize to Your Highness."

"What do you mean?"

Qin Li asked, puzzled.

Wei Hongying pretended to be a little girl: "Your Highness must promise me first that you won't be angry after I tell you."

"Okay, I agree."

Wei Hongying then said, "Qin Feng and Your Highness's fiancée Xiao Xue'er have an ambiguous relationship, which has caused Your Highness to be talked about and ridiculed by the people. This is all Qin Feng's fault, and I apologize to you on his behalf."

"sorry!"

After speaking, Wei Hongying bowed deeply.

Seeing the woman in front of him bowing and apologizing, Qin Li suddenly felt that Qin Feng was not good enough for Wei Hongying.

Reaching out and lifting Wei Hongying's arm, Qin Li said, "I don't need a woman like you to apologize to me. If Qin Feng is a man, let him do it himself!"

Seeing Wei Hongying straighten up and stare at his face, Qin Li said again, "I'm not angry. This is a small matter."

After saying that, Qin Li started walking again, aimlessly strolling down the street.

Wei Hongying quickly caught up with him and stood beside him. "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will have Qin Feng come to apologize to you. If he doesn't come, I, Wei Hongying, will tie him up and bring him here. If he dares to do something but doesn't dare to admit it, is he even a man?"

"Unlike you, Your Highness, whose heart is as vast as the sea, a truly upright and honorable man!"

As she spoke, Wei Hongying looked at Qin Li with a face full of admiration.

Where Wei Hongying couldn't see, Qin Li gently snapped his fingers behind his back... It's done!

We are one step closer to carrying on the legacy of Prime Minister Cao!

It's not Qin Li's fault; the blame lies with the protagonist, Qin Feng, who is such a bastard. It's no wonder Wei Hongying doesn't like him.