I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

Upon hearing the sound, Qin Li, who was lying on the soft couch, was startled.

Lady Wei? Which Lady Wei?

Qin Li quickly figured it out.

It turned out to be Lady Wei.

If it weren't mentioned, Qin Li would have almost forgotten that there was such a person in the capital.

Rubbing his head, Qin Li felt he shouldn't have forgotten her; after all, she was Wei Hongying's mother.

"Please come quickly!"

When Qin Li gestured for someone to fetch him, he quickly got off the bed and put on his shoes.

She had just put on her shoes and hadn't even gone around the screen when Lady Wei swaggered in.

Upon entering, before even seeing Qin Li's men, Madam Wei sarcastically remarked:

"Where is everyone? Today is His Highness the Crown Prince's wedding day, everyone is celebrating in front, why is the Crown Prince hiding away? Is he perhaps slacking off?"

Qin Li led Chun Tao and Xia Liu around the screen, a smile plastered on his face. "Look at what you're saying, Madam. I haven't been slacking off. I got up very early today, so I'm just taking a short rest."

As he spoke, Qin Li led Madam Wei to sit down in a chair and asked Chun Tao to serve the best tea.

Lady Wei was not reserved and sat down in the chair with ease.

Then she looked Qin Li up and down, while Qin Li was also looking at Madam Wei.

Unlike the other ladies who came to the palace for the banquet, dressed in elaborate dresses and adorned with gold and silver jewelry, Lady Wei wore a smart white fitted outfit and no makeup. She looked more like she was going to the palace to fight than to attend a banquet.

No wonder she's Wei Hongying's mother; the two are practically identical.

Qin Li was willing to bet that Wei Hongying would look exactly like Madam Wei when she got older.

To expect them to wear beautiful dresses to the palace banquet and attract men's attention is simply wishful thinking!

If you don't bring your weapons into the palace, that's simply because they won't allow it; otherwise, you absolutely have to bring your weapons.

"It's still early before the evening banquet. The ladies are all enjoying themselves in the back garden. Why doesn't Madam join them and instead comes here to see me?"

Qin Li asked knowingly, implying that Madam Wei's visit must be related to her daughter, Wei Hongying.

"A bunch of old women and young girls are gathered together, chattering away, which is really annoying. That's why I've come to see Your Highness."

After Madam Wei finished speaking, Xia Liu, who was standing behind Qin Li, couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

Lady Wei's way of speaking is really interesting; she's unlike any other woman she's ever met.

Hearing the laughter, Lady Wei turned her attention to the sound.

Xia Liu quickly stopped laughing, curtsied, and said, "Please forgive me, Madam!"

"This is?"

"Madam Wei asked."

I don't think I've ever seen this girl around Qin Li before, and I haven't seen the one who just went out either. Is she Qin Li's new girlfriend? Qin Li is quite lucky with women; even I, a woman, think these two girls are beautiful.

"oh."

Qin Li explained, "The Song family's maids were supplied with the food I used at the border. Over time, we became familiar with each other, and the head of the Song family gave the two of them to me."

"I didn't want them at first, but their backgrounds were so pitiful that the head of the Song family insisted that I take them in. I had no choice but to keep them by my side as my personal maids."

Upon hearing this, Xia Liu's lips twitched, and she looked at Qin Li.

Doesn't Qin Li's conscience hurt as he speaks like this?

It's clear that Qin Li forcibly took the two sisters from him.

When they refused, Qin Li even planted an obedience curse on them.

"There's no need for so much explanation. Your Highness can take whomever you want; it has nothing to do with me," said Lady Wei.

Xia Liu seemed to understand why Qin Li acted this way in front of Madam Wei, telling one lie after another.

Qin Li wanted to leave a good impression on Madam Wei, after all, Madam Wei was Qin Li's mother-in-law, and he wanted Madam Wei to feel at ease entrusting Wei Hongying to Qin Li.

Pooh!

No man is any good.

Xia Liu silently complained to herself.

At this moment, Chuntao came in and brought two cups of tea.

Lady Wei drank one cup, and Qin Li drank one cup.

Extending his hand, Qin Li invited Lady Wei to have some tea, and asked, "May I ask what brings you here, Madam?"

Madam Wei took a sip of tea and said, "It's nothing serious, just about my daughter Hongying."

Qin Li nodded, realizing that was indeed the case; otherwise, Madam Wei wouldn't have come looking for him.

After all, he had really angered Madam Wei last time.

Just as she was about to continue, Lady Wei looked at Chun Tao and Xia Liu.

Qin Li immediately understood what Madam Wei meant, but he said, "Chuntao and Xialiu are our own people, so please speak freely, Madam."

Lady Wei's demeanor changed abruptly as she stared at Qin Li, becoming increasingly aggressive: "May I ask, Your Highness, when will you marry my daughter Hongying?"

"this?"

Qin Li didn't know how to answer for a moment.

boom!

Lady Wei slammed her hand on the table, her temper flaring. "His Highness the Crown Prince has truly mastered a brilliant scheme; he's incredibly shrewd!"

"Not only did they take my body, but they also made me stay at the border to guard for Your Highness. Now, they won't even give me a proper title."

"My poor, foolish daughter, in her letter, is still praising His Highness!"

During her trip to the border, Wei Hongying sent many letters home, telling her Madam Wei and her sisters-in-law what had happened there, and also about her intimate encounter with Qin Li.

Lady Wei has come today to demand an explanation and to confront those responsible!

"Madam, please calm your anger and let me explain..."

"No need to say anything, Your Highness the Crown Prince's sweet words have completely fooled my daughter. I admire you."

"But I will not swallow this insult. Today, even if it costs the lives of my entire family, I will expose His Highness the Crown Prince to the world."

"This humble woman wants to see how His Highness the Crown Prince can continue to serve as Crown Prince."

After saying this, Lady Wei was about to get up and leave to spread the word everywhere.

Having no other choice, Qin Li gave Chun Tao and Xia Liu a meaningful look.

The two of them slipped to the front door and stretched out their arms to block the way Madam Wei would have to leave.

Seeing someone blocking her way, Madam Wei turned around and glared fiercely at Qin Li:

"What, Your Highness, are you planning to kill us to silence us?"

Qin Li stood up and rubbed his forehead in annoyance.

If it were anyone else making a scene like this, he would have already used swift and decisive measures to force her to shut up.

But this person happens to be Madam Wei, Wei Hongying's biological mother, and her future mother-in-law.

We cannot use force; we can only state the facts.

Thinking of this, Qin Li first carefully considered his words before preparing to persuade Madam Wei.

Before she could even speak, Madam Wei started fighting with Chun Tao and Xia Liu.

The fight inside the hall quickly attracted the attention of Zhou Biao and the others outside.

They rushed in, carrying knives.

They were all dumbfounded when they saw this.

"Your Highness?"

They looked at Qin Li, asking what to do and which side to help.

"Get out, all of you, get out!"

Qin Li waved his hand, "Seal off Wenhua Hall. I don't want a single word of what happened here today to get out."

"yes!"

Zhou Biao and his men quickly went out again.

The fighting continues...

Lady Wei truly lived up to her reputation as a daughter of a military family. Even when Chuntao and Xialiu joined forces, they couldn't gain the upper hand and even showed signs of defeat.

"No need to hold back, win first!" Qin Li ordered.

Chuntao and Xialiu then unleashed their full power, launching a dense, rain-like attack on Madam Wei...