《After Escaping from the Marriage, the Crown Prince Started Pampering Me》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Sister, you¡¯re so lucky! Your mother is a concubine, but you can actually marry Minister Liu as a housewife. You¡¯re a Madam after all.¡± ¡°Although Minister Liu is already 60 years old, I don¡¯t know if he¡¯s still good in that aspect. However, you might be able to have a son in two years. At that time, you won¡¯t have to worry about food and clothing.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, Sister, your fortune comes with problems. There are pros and cons. If you weren¡¯t so good-looking, Minister Liu wouldn¡¯t have insisted on marrying you after seeing you once. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± ¡®B*tchish?¡¯ Ye Qingge pulled off the veil on her head and saw a red wedding room and a jealous woman. She knew this woman, the illegitimate sister of the original owner, Ye Yuyao. She usually took pleasure in bullying and teasing the original owner. Today, she even sent others away and especially stayed behind to stab the original owner in the heart. That¡¯s right, she was transported back in time. The original owner of the body was also called Ye Qingge. Just now, as she listened to that woman¡¯s sarcasm, she received all the memories of the original owner. ¡°Sister, you think I¡¯m fortunate too?¡± Ye Qingge touched her chin and asked in a sweet voice. A pair of beautiful almond-shaped eyes blinked as she looked at Ye Yuyao. Her long eyelashes were like two butterflies. She was indescribably soft and cute. Ye Yuyao looked at Ye Qingge, who was sitting on the bed, in surprise. She didn¡¯t cry today? She was a little different from her usual pitiful self. She shook her head in her heart. It was most likely her imagination. Either she was stupid and didn¡¯t understand what she meant, so Ye Yuyao continued to work hard. ¡°Hehe, of course, you are lucky. I heard that Minister Liu is already so old, but he¡¯s so promiscuous. His face is like a pecan, as disgusting as it can be. However, no matter what, he¡¯s a person with some status. It¡¯s not a pity for you.¡± Ye Yuyao smiled as she spoke, her eyes filled with schadenfreude. Originally, she thought that after hearing her words, Ye Qingge would cry and beg her to save her. Just like every other time. However, she was surprised again. Ye Qingge just looked at her with a smile and nodded in agreement, as if she agreed with what she said. Ye Yuyao secretly cursed her for being an idiot. How could she not understand such sarcasm? Although she was not very smart, she had to admit that her beautiful face was very annoying. The bright red wedding dress would match her almond-shaped face and peach-like cheeks, making her look more beautiful. Her originally innocent and cute baby face now had a trace of delicate charm under the exquisite makeup. Seeing that she was still smiling and listening, Ye Yuyao couldn¡¯t help but shout, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to cry? You¡¯re about to consummate your marriage with an old guy whose foot is already in the coffin. Your life is over. There¡¯s no chance of a comeback. Do you know that or not?¡± ¡°Beg me. Beg me. Perhaps I can save you?¡± Ye Yuyao walked towards Ye Qingge as she spoke. She looked at Ye Qingge, who was on the bed, arrogantly. She wanted to see her cry. She wanted to see her kneel at her feet and beg. She wanted to see that she had no hope in her life and was more miserable than anyone else. She wanted to let her know that so what if she was good-looking? So what if so many men liked her? In the end, wouldn¡¯t she still end up falling into the mud and rotting? Following Ye Yuyao¡¯s twisted expression, her words were filled with mockery. ¡°You still don¡¯t know, right? Minister Liu already has eighteen concubines in his residence. The oldest concubine¡¯s son is older than you. In the future, you have to fight with them in the Liu residence. Your days might be exciting!¡± Ye Yuyao looked at Ye Qingge, waiting for her to cry and beg her. However, she was disappointed because she saw Ye Qingge¡¯s expectant expression as she looked at her with her round eyes. ¡°Really? I¡¯m so looking forward to it after listening to Sister! Sister knows that I¡¯m most afraid of boredom. It¡¯s so good to have so many people to play with me!¡± Ye Qingge clapped her hands like a little girl who had just received candy. Her eyes were filled with smiles and she was extremely happy. ¡°Are you stupid? That Minister Liu is almost as old as your grandfather. His face is covered in pecan patterns. He might even fall when he walks. Just thinking about it is disgusting. How can you still laugh?¡± Ye Yuyao really wanted to open Ye Qingge¡¯s head to see what was inside. She was even angrier. She was clearly here to make her cry, but she didn¡¯t expect her to be so happy. ¡°Didn¡¯t Sister say that I married well? I can be his Madam, and there are people playing with me. It¡¯s usually very lively. I think it¡¯s quite good. Why can¡¯t I smile?¡± Ye Qingge smiled innocently and her tone was soft. Her big eyes blinked innocently and playfully. When Ye Yuyao saw her like this, she was furious. Her face, which wasn¡¯t very beautiful, to begin with, became even more terrifying. ¡°You¡¯re so stupid that there¡¯s no saving you. I¡¯ll wait and see if you can still smile after tonight.¡± Ye Yuyao snorted softly and laughed out loud as she prepared to leave. However, in the next moment, she couldn¡¯t smile anymore. BANG! A karate chop landed on the back of her neck. Then, she collapsed to the ground. ¡°There¡¯s a saying that goes when you come out to make a living, you have to pay. I guess you haven¡¯t heard it before.¡± The baby-faced girl grinned and squatted down to look at the unconscious Ye Yuyao. Her eyes blinked beautifully. She threw Ye Yuyao onto the bed and in no time, she deftly removed Ye Yuyao¡¯s top. Then, she covered her with a brocade blanket embroidered with mandarin ducks playing with water, revealing only her fair shoulders. ¡°Since you like being a wife so much, I¡¯ll kindly give this position to you. It¡¯s so exciting to fight with a sixty-year-old grandpa and eighteen concubines under the moonlight! You¡¯re welcome, my good sister.¡± Ye Qingge smiled sweetly at the unconscious Ye Yuyao. In the end, she blew out the other candles, leaving only the two candles by the bed. Then, she pushed open the door and left. Because of Ye Yuyao¡¯s instructions, there was no one guarding the door. Thus, Ye Qingge sneaked out of the Liu Residence which was decorated with lanterns and colored banners. Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The moonlight was bright, and the shadows of the trees were long. Ye Qingge had made up her mind to wait for them to consummate before sneaking back to the Liu residence. She strolled on the street and bathed in the moonlight. Suddenly, a commotion attracted her attention. ¡°Sir, come and play!¡± A few women in gorgeous clothes stood in front of a building, greeting the passers-by. Above the tall building, there was a large plaque with three golden words on it¡ªLiuxiang Hall. Was it a brothel? Ye Qingge¡¯s eyes lit up and she immediately perked up. This was a place where female transmigrators had to go. Why shouldn¡¯t she go in to take a look? However, looking down at her bright red wedding dress, the girl shook her head. It seemed that she could not enter through the main door. Thus, under the bright moonlight, a young girl in red nimbly climbed into Liuxiang Hall. Oh! She exclaimed. These ancient people really knew how to live it up. They had once refreshed the understanding of a 23rd-century girl about brothels. Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t help but lament that she was still too young and inexperienced. ¡°Are you new here?¡± Just as Ye Qingge was glancing left and right, she was suddenly blocked by someone. ¡°Huh? Me?¡± Ye Qingge pointed at her own nose to confirm. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s you. You don¡¯t look familiar. Why are you wearing a wedding gown? It¡¯s strange.¡± The man was probably a regular here. He was dressed properly. At this moment, he was drinking and was supported by two beautiful sisters. The two sisters also looked at her in confusion. Clearly, they also felt that she was a little strange. However, they were more on guard against her snatching the big client away. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s right! I¡¯m new here. Isn¡¯t this a cross-dressing game for Mommy-san to create fun?¡± Ye Qingge replied with a smile. After saying that, she even spun around on the spot and pointed at the man, thinking that she was enchanting. ¡°Sir, look, do I look good?¡± However, what she did not know was that baby-faced women had never been associated with words like flirtatious, enchanting, and charming. The only words that could be associated with it were harmless, lively, cute, or innocent¡­ ¡°What eagle? What dirty?¡± The man didn¡¯t understand Ye Qingge¡¯s words. He frowned and shook his head for a long time before he came to a realization. Then, he smiled slyly and said, ¡°Oh, are you asking me if my eagle is dirty? It¡¯s not dirty, it¡¯s not dirty. Little lady, you¡¯re very knowledgeable, aren¡¯t you? You know that my eagle is not a bird.¡± ¡®I seriously suspect you¡¯re making dirty jokes¡­¡¯ Ye Qingge¡¯s lips twitched. For the sake of the innocence of her ears, she decided not to talk to him. ¡°Sir, where are you going? Let the two sisters help you over first. I¡¯ll look for you later, okay?¡± Ye Qingge tilted her head and smiled. Her sweet voice sounded like she had eaten plenty of plum candies. ¡°Alright, alright. Let¡¯s go to the Spring Breeze Tent on the third floor. Remember to come.¡± The hibiscus tent warms up the spring night. Ye Qingge thought to herself that this brothel boss was quite talented. After saying that, the man hugged his two little sisters and staggered upstairs. He wasn¡¯t afraid that Ye Qingge wouldn¡¯t look for him. After all, he was a regular here. It was common for him to tip a lot of money. A woman? Ha! As soon as the man left, Ye Qingge retracted her smile. Indeed, men were not good people. However, her clothes were too eye-catching. It was better to change into another set of clothes now. She would change back when she returned to the Liu residence. Looking at the decorations in the building, the higher the floor, the more magnificent it became. The richer the guests inside, the better the clothes. Having made up her mind, Ye Qingge headed straight for the stairs to borrow some clothes. However, at the door of a room, she heard curses coming from inside. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, don¡¯t be so f*cking shameless. Since you¡¯re here, don¡¯t even think about leaving. I¡¯m letting you serve Mr. Li because I think highly of you. If you serve him well, you¡¯ll benefit. If you offend him, I¡¯ll chop you up and feed you to the fish.¡± Could this be the classic scene in television dramas where the thugs ask you out for a heart-to-heart talk? ¡°I¡¯m a seven-foot-tall man. How can I do something so immoral? You can kill me or torture me if you want!¡± He actually forced a man into prostitution? Ye Qingge¡¯s eyes widened. However, this man was still quite unyielding. ¡°I¡¯m giving you face, but you don¡¯t want it. Then don¡¯t blame me.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of fists hitting flesh could be heard, followed by a man¡¯s painful cry, and then silence. ¡°Pfft! You really can¡¯t take a beating!¡± Ye Qingge quietly memorized the location of the room and quickly left before the thug came out. This room was not bad. It was in the middle and had a big door. It was obvious that it was the best room here. She looked up and saw a small sign hanging by the door¡ªCrystal Palace. Oh? This name was given. Could there be a Xiao Longnu1 inside? She leaned against the door and listened, but there was no sound in the room. Hence, Ye Qingge quietly pushed the door open and quickly closed it. Leaning against the door, Ye Qingge looked into the room and was shocked. It turned out that in front of the low table in the room, a man was sitting there without moving. The man was dressed in white without a speck of dust. His eyes were covered with the same white eye veil. Part of his black hair was tied up, and the other part was scattered on his shoulders. If not for the two strands of black hair on his forehead swaying slightly, she would have thought that he was a person in a painting. Otherwise, how could there be such an otherworldly person in the mortal world? Moreover, it was a land of great dust in the mortal world. She suddenly remembered that the thug had forced a man into prostitution. Could it be that he was one of them? ¡°Aiyo, I¡¯m sorry, Young Master. I¡¯m new here. I went the wrong way. Please forgive me, okay?¡± Ye Qingge looked at the man and observed his every move. The man seemed to be slightly surprised. After a while, he said clearly, ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± That voice was like a clear spring in the mountains, extremely pleasant to the ears. The more Ye Qingge thought about it, the more she felt that this person was out of place here. There must be some hidden reason for him to appear here. Hence, Ye Qingge quickly walked up to the man. Although the man couldn¡¯t see, his ears were exceptionally sensitive. He knew that the woman with the sweet voice had arrived in front of him. ¡°Young master, you¡­ are you from here?¡± In other words, she was asking him if he was a male prostitute here. Ye Qingge was very careful. Although she wouldn¡¯t judge a book by its cover, she was afraid that he would feel awkward. He was stunned for a moment before his lips curled up slightly and he shook his head. For some reason, Ye Qingge felt her nervous heart relax. She probably didn¡¯t want to see beautiful jade covered in dust, right? ¡°Young Master, are you here to look for a girl?¡± Ye Qingge purposely made her voice sound like she was toying with the world, misleading him into thinking that she was a little girl who had recommended herself. The corners of the young master¡¯s lips did not change as he shook his head. Without a doubt, this young master was also kidnapped by evil people. Ye Qingge suddenly grabbed the white-robed man¡¯s hand and returned to her normal voice as she comforted him, ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll definitely think of a way to save you.¡± The man was stunned as if he did not expect her to say this. The woman¡¯s hand was soft and warm, but in the next moment, she let go. And began to talk to herself. ¡°The boss here is really unethical like a piece of shit. He does all kinds of immoral things! It¡¯s fine if he forces men into prostitution, but he doesn¡¯t even let the handicapped go.¡± Ye Qingge was furious, but the smile on the man¡¯s lips deepened. He really did not expect the word ¡®shit¡¯ to come out of a girl¡¯s mouth. ¡°I say, Young Master, your mentality is too good, right? You can still smile at a time like this?¡± She had seen people with big hearts, but she had never seen someone with such a big heart. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you wanted to save me? I believe you.¡± She did not know what to feel, but the anger in her heart was mostly extinguished by his words. It was as if the orchids growing on the cliff were dancing slightly toward you, causing your heart to flutter. ¡°You can¡¯t trust others so easily. What if I¡¯m a bad person? What if I¡¯m actually coveting your beauty and want to take advantage of you?¡± Ye Qingge had never claimed to be a good person. However, when she met this man who was as innocent as a little white rabbit in a wolf¡¯s den today, she really couldn¡¯t help meddling. When the man heard this, the corners of his beautiful lips curled up even higher, as if he had heard something interesting. ¡°Even if you¡¯re greedy for beauty, it seems like you¡¯re the one at a disadvantage, right?¡± Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The man¡¯s warm and pleasant voice was mixed with an undeniable smile. Although he couldn¡¯t see, he could sense that the girl in front of him was very interesting. It could be said that she was the most interesting girl he had met in the past twenty years. ¡°However, Young Master, can¡¯t your eyes see at all, or can you see a little?¡± Ye Qingge waved her hand in front of the man¡¯s eyes. Although he was blindfolded, she could still see the man¡¯s good looks. Perhaps there was a pair of beautiful eyes under the blindfold. If he couldn¡¯t see it, it would be a pity. ¡°My eyes have been blind since I was born. Miss, you don¡¯t have to try.¡± The man¡¯s voice was calm, without a trace of displeasure or inferiority. Ye Qingge, on the other hand, felt a little awkward. She was unknowingly poking at someone¡¯s sore spot. Unknowingly, her impression of this young master became better. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯m afraid we¡¯ll have to trouble Young Master if we want to go out.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± ¡­ It¡¯s done! After inserting the last pearl flower into Tang Mo¡¯s head, Ye Qingge nodded in satisfaction. Just now, the two of them had exchanged names. She knew that the man in front of her was called Tang Mo. Just as she had expected, he had been kidnapped. ¡°He is truly a rare beauty that I have never seen before.¡± Ye Qingge crossed her arms and looked at her masterpiece in satisfaction. He was really beautiful no matter what he wore. Tang Mo, on the other hand, froze for a long time. If he knew that the grievance she was referring to was that he had to dress up as a woman, he would have rejected her long ago. But now, he could only accept it. ¡°Brother Tang, wait for me here. I¡¯ll go outside and take a look. If the time is right, I¡¯ll come back and pick you up.¡± Ye Qingge pulled Tang Mo into the cabinet in the room and hid him well. What if some dozy person barged in and saw such beauty? Tang Mo nodded obediently. Patting his shoulder to comfort him, Ye Qingge tiptoed out and closed the door behind her. However, what she didn¡¯t know was that after she went out, the door of the cabinet was opened. Tang Mo walked out. Unlike the gentleness just now, his entire body was cold. ¡°Master, please forgive me. Sha Qi failed in my duty and allowed that woman to barge in.¡± The man in black who called himself Sha Qi had a hideous scar from his forehead to the side of his ear as he knelt on the ground, his attitude respectful and self-reproachful. ¡°After you return to the residence, go and receive 30 strokes of the cane. Get up.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The man in black stood up and wanted to help Tang Mo sit down at the table. Tang Mo reached out to stop him. ¡°Arrange for her to take me out and find out who she really works for. Is this place exposed?¡± Tang Mo¡¯s voice was cold, no longer as gentle as before. He had the aura of a superior that could not be ignored. ¡°But what if she has ulterior motives and harms you? At that time, I¡¯m afraid Sha Qi will hurt you.¡± Sha Qi was a little worried. ¡°Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Go do it.¡± Sha Qi received the order and disappeared in a flash. Tang Mo fumbled his way into the cabinet again. Not long after, Ye Qingge returned from outside. As expected, Tang Mo was still waiting in the cabinet. He was really a quiet and handsome man. The sound of the cabinet opening made him subconsciously raise his guard. Ye Qingge comforted him by saying, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, it¡¯s me.¡± Tang Mo smiled. Ye Qingge didn¡¯t expect that bringing Tang Mo out of Liuxiang Hall would go so smoothly. Although she met a few lechers on the way, they all obediently returned to their rooms to wait under her glib tongue. ¡°Phew! I didn¡¯t expect to come out so smoothly.¡± Ye Qingge looked behind her and saw that no one was following her. She immediately felt relieved. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Miss Ye¡¯s sharpness.¡± Although Tang Mo was in female clothes, his bearing was natural and not laughable at all. However, he had a famous charm. ¡°Keep your compliments to yourself for now. Tell me where your house is first, and I¡¯ll send you home.¡± It was getting late. After sending Tang Mo home, she had to hurry back to the Liu family. There was still a good show to watch! ¡°Green Cloud Alley, Swallow Street.¡± Tang Mo gave an address and the two of them searched the streets. Ye Qingge was not very familiar with the streets and alleys of this world. After all, she had just arrived and had to rely on Tang Mo to locate the place. Ye Qingge felt a little embarrassed. ¡°Young Master Tang, go in quickly. I¡¯ll leave after watching you go in.¡± Ye Qingge sent Tang Mo to the front of the house. This small courtyard did not look big from the outside, but there were bamboos in the courtyard. It could be seen how graceful the owner was. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Miss Ye today. I wonder where your residence is. If there¡¯s a chance in the future, I¡¯ll definitely repay you.¡± Tang Mo cupped his hands and was about to bow. However, Ye Qingge held him up. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so polite. It was nothing. However, Young Master Tang, you¡¯re such a handsome person and you trust others so easily. You have to be careful next time. Otherwise, who knows where you¡¯ll be kidnapped next time.¡± Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t help but sigh as she spoke. ¡°It¡¯s fine if I don¡¯t say anything about my residence. It¡¯s also a dirty place. Go in quickly. If fate allows, we¡¯ll meet again.¡± Ye Qingge didn¡¯t want to involve Tang Mo in her troubles. They were just strangers who met by chance, so there was no need to trouble him. Tang Mo smiled and did not force her. He thanked her and pushed the door open to enter the courtyard. When Ye Qingge saw Tang Mo enter, she left in relief. It was getting late. It was time to return to the Liu residence. After confirming that Ye Qingge had left, the men in black jumped down from the wall. It was none other than Sha Qi and the other Hidden Guards by the name of Sha who were lying in ambush here. Sha Qi followed Tang Mo into the house, and the others disappeared into the darkness again. ¡°I wonder if she discovered something and didn¡¯t make a move? Or did she really go to the Liuxiang Hall by mistake?¡± Sha Qi frowned. He could not tell if it was the former or the latter. ¡°Have you asked Hong Wan? Is she the new girl in the Hall?¡± ¡°Master, no.¡± He immediately asked Hong Wan and received a definite answer. She was not a girl in the Hall. ¡°But when I sneaked out of the Hall, I saw that she answered smoothly and wasn¡¯t shy at all.¡± Tang Mo paused as if he had remembered something. ¡°Is she wearing a wedding dress?¡± ¡°Yes, she did wear a wedding dress.¡± ¡°Then go and find out which noble family in the capital has a happy occasion today.¡± Today, when she was running with him, her sleeve touched his hand. The material was extraordinary and not something that ordinary people could afford. Sha Qi received the order and left the room. The candlelight in the room flickered, illuminating the layout and decorations of the room. Unlike the simplicity of the courtyard, the furnishings in the room were completely different. Although it was not luxurious, it was extremely elegant. It showed the owner¡¯s unusual identity and style. Ye Ge? Tang Mo chuckled and said, ¡°Interesting.¡± At the same time, Minister Liu came down from the bridal chamber with the help of a maidservant. He was really happy today. After drinking two glasses, he even took two small pills when no one was paying attention and prepared to show off. He pushed open the door and saw that the candles had been extinguished. Only the candles at the head of the bed and the end of the bed were still burning. He secretly laughed at the bride for being so anxious. Hence, he waved at everyone and chased them out of the room. ¡°Wife, I¡¯m here.¡± As Minister Liu spoke, he stumbled towards the bed. He saw that the bride had already taken off her clothes, revealing her fair shoulders. Hence, his turbid eyes suddenly lit up. As he took off his clothes, he pounced on the bride on the bed¡­ Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Before dawn, while everyone was still sleeping, a red figure flipped into Minister Liu¡¯s backyard. Then, she turned left and right into the woodshed in the kitchen. She casually found a place to sit and closed her eyes before falling asleep. ¡­ The Liu residence was in a tizzy. Ye Yuyao hugged the blanket and almost fainted from crying. Minister Liu, who was sitting on the bed with a dumbfounded expression on his face, only wanted some peace. The eighteen concubines stood in the room and watched with different expressions. As well as the panicked sons and daughters who stood at the door and caught their father in bed. No one knew why the bride was in the woodshed while the bride¡¯s sister was in the wedding bed. Compared to the awkward circumstance, Ye Qingge, who was sitting in the room without saying a word, seemed much more relaxed. However, in the eyes of outsiders, she was too shocked and did not know what to say. Seeing that Ye Yuyao was almost exhausted from crying, Ye Qingge spoke softly. ¡°What¡­ what do you think we should do?¡± Minister Liu looked at Ye Qingge, who was dressed in wedding attire. He could not think straight and his reaction was half a beat slower. She was really too innocent and beautiful. She was so beautiful that people could not take their eyes off her. Just looking at her, Minister Liu felt that he had become a few years younger. Everyone looked at her when they heard that. Ye Yuyao, who was sitting on the bed, suddenly cursed when she heard her voice. ¡°It¡¯s you. It¡¯s all your fault, you little bitch. You did this. I¡¯m going to kill you.¡± Ye Yuyao glared fiercely at Ye Qingge. Her eyes, which were swollen like peaches, were filled with venom. However, even though she shouted loudly, she could not get out of bed. Because there was nothing on her except for a layer of blanket. ¡°Sister¡­¡± Ye Qingge looked at Ye Yuyao in shock, as if she did not expect her to hate her so much. In the end, she could only endure it and not speak. Her aggrieved look made one¡¯s heart ache. ¡°All of you, go out first and wait for me in the hall.¡± Minister Liu waved his hand at everyone, indicating for them to leave. He had to let them put on their clothes first. When everyone heard this, they went to the main hall to wait. Ye Qingge also left with everyone at a leisurely pace. Not long after, Minister Liu and Ye Yuyao arrived at the hall. Only then did the whispering crowd shut up and look at the two of them. ¡°Qingge, I heard from Yuyao that you were the one who knocked her out and placed her on the wedding bed last night?¡± Minister Liu looked at Ye Qingge, his eyes shining. In the room just now, Ye Yuyao had already told him what had happened. In that case, it had nothing to do with him. Not only did he marry Ye Qingge, but he also slept with Ye Yuyao for nothing. It was really worth it. Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Although there were many guesses, they did not expect it to be like this. ¡°I¡¯ll knock my sister out?¡± Ye Qingge looked surprised as if she had heard something incomprehensible. ¡°But why would I do that?¡± Ye Qingge looked around at the crowd, her eyes filled with grievance. ¡°Maybe you don¡¯t want to marry the Minister?¡± At this moment, one of Minister Liu¡¯s concubines suddenly spoke. They could sow discord at will. Moreover, this woman was so good-looking. If she entered the Liu residence, she would definitely be favored by the Master. Now, she needed to make Master feel estranged from her. Minister Liu¡¯s expression froze when he heard this. He felt inexplicably unhappy. ¡°But if I don¡¯t want to marry, why don¡¯t I run away?¡± Ye Qingge had an aggrieved look on her face. She wanted to say something but hesitated. There was clearly something going on. When the crowd thought about how it was the old woman who cooked in the morning who found her in the woodshed, it was intriguing. Everyone had another guess in their hearts. ¡°Could Ye Yuyao be a substitute for Ye Qingge?¡± Another concubine looked at everyone and voiced her guess. Ye Yuyao, who had been crying like a victim, was stunned when she heard this. ¡°What do you mean? It was clear that little b*tch who harmed me. She didn¡¯t want to marry an old man who stepped into the coffin, so she framed me.¡± When Ye Yuyao said this, everyone¡¯s faces were filled with excitement. Minister Liu was so angry that his goatee trembled. The concubines were secretly laughing in their hearts. This sister of the Ye family didn¡¯t seem to be very smart. She had no idea what kind of situation she was in. No matter what the truth was, her innocence was gone now. Entering the Liu residence was certain. What only matters was whether she was given the identity of a concubine or Madam. ¡°Sister, you always have a sharp tongue but a soft heart. You clearly like Minister Liu, but you have to say such hurtful words.¡± Ye Qingge glanced at Ye Yuyao with disapproval on her face before continuing. ¡°Didn¡¯t Sister say yesterday that I¡¯m lucky to be able to marry a minister and become a housewife? And that I¡¯ll be a Madam after all. I might even have a son in two years. At that time, I won¡¯t have to worry about food and clothes. Why can¡¯t you say nice things when you acknowledge the minister so much?¡± On the surface, Ye Qingge was explaining for Ye Yuyao, but that was not the case in everyone¡¯s ears. It was obvious that the elder sister saw that her younger sister had married well and was indignant. She knocked her younger sister unconscious and sent her to the woodshed before climbing into her brother-in-law¡¯s bed. She had to play the blame game when she woke up in the morning. Even though she was a b*tch, she still had to blame everything on her sister. ¡°How shameless! She actually did such a thing.¡± ¡°Pfft! You¡¯ve planned your future well. Have you thought about what to do with your sister?¡± ¡°You really can¡¯t judge a book by its cover.¡± For a time, everyone in the hall despised Ye Yuyao. Instead, they felt even more sympathy for Ye Qingge. After all, what Ye Yuyao said was the truth. Other than Minister Liu being a little older, a position as a Madam was not bad. ¡°You! You b*tch!¡± Ye Yuyao was so mad that she wanted to pounce on Ye Qingge. However, in the next moment, she was stopped by the Liu family¡¯s servants. In the eyes of the servants, although she had climbed into the Master¡¯s bed, Ye Qingge was still the Madam. Naturally, they could not let her suffer. ¡°Do you dare say you have said nothing like that?¡± At this moment, a woman about the same age as Minister Liu stood up and looked at Ye Yuyao coldly. As soon as she spoke, the others shut up. ¡°But that¡¯s not what I meant.¡± Ye Yuyao hurriedly explained. But this undoubtedly proved that she had indeed said it. No matter what she said, everyone had a plan in mind. They found her even more disgusting, hypocritical, and scheming. ¡°Since Sister and the minister are already husband and wife, I¡¯m not fated to be with the minister. I¡¯ve been wrongly loved. Please write a divorce letter.¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s expression was sorrowful as if she had been forced to make a choice. Everyone was shocked when they heard this. She wanted a divorce? Although they knew what happened last night, others didn¡¯t. Once they divorced, although she was still innocent, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for her to marry. Instead of divorcing, it was better to sit firmly in the position of Madam Liu. The only bad thing was that it was a little disgusting because she had to see this sister every day in the future. But it was better than a divorce. ¡°Qingge, there¡¯s no need to do this. Let¡¯s think about it at length! You¡¯re my officially married Madam. How can I divorce you?¡± Minister Liu became anxious when he heard this. Although Ye Yuyao was also considered a beauty, she could not be compared to Ye Qingge. Coupled with the conversation just now, he also felt that Ye Yuyao was up to no good. She had deliberately climbed into his bed. Therefore, it made Ye Qingge appear even more beautiful and kind-hearted. No matter how one looked at it, it was good. How could he divorce a beauty that he had painstakingly begged for? ¡°I appreciate your good intentions, but my sister is no longer a virgin. If you don¡¯t marry her, she will only die. However, if you take my sister as your concubine, how can I bear it? I¡¯ve already made up my mind. I hope you can fulfill my wish.¡± Ye Qingge bowed to Minister Liu, her eyes filled with sincerity. When everyone heard this, they were touched. Ye Qingge was actually willing to divorce him for the sake of her elder sister. It was really touching. On the other hand, Ye Yuyao actually climbed into her brother-in-law¡¯s bed for the position of Madam. It was really shameless. Only the older concubines of the Liu residence looked at each other and understood. This Ye Qingge was not simple! This sentence pushed Ye Yuyao to a dead end. She could either marry into the Liu Residence or go home and commit suicide. Even the path of becoming a nun was cut off. Was she forcing Ye Yuyao to stay in the Liu Residence and escape herself? Killing two birds with one stone! Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Although they had seen through Ye Qingge¡¯s intentions, the concubines tacitly didn¡¯t expose her. After all, a slightly silly Madam of the household was far more reassuring than a beautiful and scheming Madam of the household. At the same time, Ye Yuyao could tell what Ye Qingge was implying. That¡¯s right, she was in the most awkward position right now. Originally, she had wanted to use the excuse of becoming a nun and wait for the future to be peaceful before marrying an ordinary person. However, Ye Qingge had completely blocked her path. Right now, she could only choose to stay or die. This b*tch! How dare she harm her like this! Ye Yuyao wished she could cut Ye Qingge into a thousand pieces, but there was nothing she could do now. ¡°There must be a way. Don¡¯t worry, leave it to me.¡± Minister Liu comforted Ye Qingge, but it was actually a stalling tactic. He would let Ye Qingge stay first. After they entered the bridal chamber, wouldn¡¯t it be great if the two sisters stayed in the residence? Minister Liu had plenty of plans. A pair of turbid old eyes flashed lecherously. ¡°I can¡¯t let my sister stay here without any status. What will everyone think of her then? Besides, this is also for the good of the minister. I don¡¯t know what happened exactly last night. If someone maliciously guesses that you forced yourself on her, won¡¯t you, such a good person, be sued for nothing?¡± Ye Qingge had an innocent look on her face and her eyes were filled with ¡®for your own good¡¯. She glanced at Minister Liu and then at Ye Yuyao. If the latter wasn¡¯t too stupid, she should know what to do, right? Minister Liu¡¯s face turned pale when he heard this, and he felt a little afraid. It wasn¡¯t that he was afraid of what others would say, but he was afraid that Ye Yuyao would bite back. But for some reason, he felt that her words were a little strange. However, looking at her harmless expression, he felt that she was really thinking for him. At this moment, Ye Yuyao also had a plan in mind. She could either stay in the Liu Residence or commit suicide. Although she was unwilling, she couldn¡¯t really give up living anymore. However, it was impossible for her to stay in the Liu residence as a concubine. She wanted to be Madam! Hence, she chose to remain silent. Although Ye Qingge had a divorce and left the Liu Residence, her future days would not be easy. However, if the minister did not divorce her, she could only be a concubine. Therefore, letting Ye Qingge leave was the most beneficial thing for her. ¡°Master, there are indeed some things that shouldn¡¯t be spread. Although we know that Master is a gentleman and won¡¯t force others to do things, not everyone knows that Master is open and honest.¡± The concubine who had a lot of weight in her words said again. As soon as she spoke, the others also followed. ¡°That¡¯s right. If Master¡¯s matter really reaches the yamen, it will be really dishonorable.¡± Another concubine stood up and said, exuding an enchanting aura. ¡°Furthermore, who can say for sure if the person who climbed into the bed will bite back again?¡± A young concubine mocked. Her words were a little personal, but clearly, no one stood on Ye Yuyao¡¯s side. She could only be secretly angry. For a moment, the eighteen concubines in the hall spoke one after another. It was really lively. However, their opinions were surprisingly unanimous. They hoped that Master and Ye Qingge would divorce. The women who always fought in the backyard were all veterans. They knew very well that this sister who was as beautiful as a fairy but had extraordinary means could not be left in the residence. Ye Qingge watched the women of different ages and charms fight in the hall. This was probably the liveliness that Ye Yuyao liked, right? She glanced at Ye Yuyao, the future Minister¡¯s wife, whose face was pale and had a complicated expression. Ye Qingge laughed silently in her heart. She admitted that her smile was very b*tch-like! ¡°All right, get a pen.¡± In the end, Minister Liu couldn¡¯t stand everyone¡¯s persuasion and made a painful decision. Originally, he had wanted to ask Ye Qingge if she was willing to be his concubine. However, she firmly expressed that she would never stay in the residence for her sister¡¯s sake. Her figure and appearance were really top-notch. Now that she was unattainable, he really couldn¡¯t bear to part with her. Although Ye Yuyao was also young and beautiful, she could not compare to Ye Qingge. For Ye Qingge, he even gave fifty thousand taels of silver as a betrothal gift. Now that he had changed people, he had to get the money back. Perhaps Madam Ye was deliberately putting on a show and giving him a false impression. Minister Liu¡¯s thoughts wandered as he wrote the divorce letter. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that he had been played by them. He had nowhere to vent his anger and wished he could go to the Ye Residence and cause a scene. After taking the divorce letter, Ye Qingge rejected the Liu Residence¡¯s sedan chair and said that she wanted to be alone. Hence, everyone in the Liu Residence saw Ye Qingge leave in a daze. She was really pitiful. Minister Liu could not take this lying down. He brought a few capable concubines and Ye Yuyao straight to the Ye Residence. After turning the corner, Ye Qingge¡¯s downtrodden appearance changed and she was full of joy. Ye Qingge patted the divorce letter on her chest and decided to go to the ready-to-wear shop to change her clothes. This bright red wedding dress was a hindrance to the view. After changing into a set of emerald green clothes, Ye Qingge felt that she had been duped by her boss. The boss insisted that she was suitable for this emerald green dress, but didn¡¯t it look a little too young now? Just as she was about to go back and change into a new set, she saw that the notice board was filled with people. Hence, her curiosity prompted her to lean in. Someone shook his head and read the notice. This saved her the trouble of reading it herself. ¡°Over the past few months, the Northern Mang has repeatedly invaded our Great Xiao. Although there are warriors guarding the borders and fighting with their lives, the weapons in the hands of the Northern Mang army are extremely lethal, causing a large number of casualties in our army. We are finding a few wise men who are good at making weapons to discuss the upgrading of our weapons. If you can produce the weapons in the Northern Mang army, you will be rewarded with 1,000 taels of silver. Seal of the Great General Zhanbei.¡± Ye Qingge nodded, feeling that the person who wrote the notice was talented. He had learned the essence of Li Hongzhang¡¯s ¡®fight on despite repeated setbacks¡¯. She knew the Great General Zhanbei. In the original owner¡¯s few memories of politics, there was indeed such a person. Along with the Host¡¯s father, he was one of the four generals of the Xiao Kingdom. He was a military powerhouse. They could discuss weapons and equipment? And get money? Wasn¡¯t such a good thing prepared for her? Moreover, the Ye family was in a mess now. If she went back, she would definitely suffer. Why not take a trip to General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate first and think about what to do next? After making up her mind, Ye Qingge found someone to ask about the location of the Great General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate and directly went to visit. However, it was not so easy to enter General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate. Before she could say that she wanted to go in, she was chased away by the two guards at the door. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to stay at the entrance of General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate. Those who are unrelated, leave quickly.¡± ¡°Sir, how do you know that I¡¯m unrelated?¡± Ye Qingge tilted her head as she spoke as if she was asking for an explanation. The guard saw that Ye Qingge¡¯s expression was calm and fearless, and her clothes and speech were extraordinary. He immediately had a plan in mind. Could it be that this girl was not an ordinary person? The two of them looked at each other with a hint of worry in their eyes. After all, those who could guard the door were not fools. Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Please inform them that I, Ye Qingge, am here to discuss the upgrading of weapons.¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she took out a placard from her pocket. It was the one that had been pasted on the notice board earlier. ¡°You, why did you take it off?¡± One of the guards at the door was shocked when he saw the placard. He pointed at Ye Qingge and shouted, ¡°Just wait, don¡¯t run.¡± Then, he rushed back into the estate, while the other man drew his sword and pointed it at Ye Qingge. He was afraid that she would run away. ¡°Who says I¡¯m running?¡± Ye Qingge acted as if she didn¡¯t see the guard¡¯s long blade and continued to smile. Not long after, an old man trotted out accompanied by the guard. When he saw that Ye Qingge was still standing at the door, he was surprised. ¡°Hello, Miss. I¡¯m the butler of the residence. My surname is Wu. May I know your name?¡± Butler Wu sized Ye Qingge up. She was young, but her bearing was calm. She did not look like she was here to find fun in General Zhanbei¡¯s residence. Hence, his attitude was still considered good. ¡°I¡¯m Ye Qingge. Greetings, butler Wu.¡± Ye Qingge looked at Butler Wu and smiled sweetly, revealing two dimples. Seeing that Butler Wu did not have the usual arrogance of a butler from a big family, her impression of General Zhanbei¡¯s residence improved a little. ¡°Miss Ye, I heard that you brought down the placard?¡± Although the guard had already come to report, he still had to confirm it. ¡°Yes, since General Zhanbei is sincere and invited everyone to discuss the about weapons, I naturally have to do my part.¡± Ye Qingge smiled innocently. ¡°This, I wonder if Miss Ye has been to the battlefield before? Or have you made any weapons?¡± Butler Wu asked directly. Although she had an extraordinary bearing, he could not bring anyone into the residence without knowing her background. ¡°Butler Wu, although I¡¯ve never been to the battlefield or made any weapons, it doesn¡¯t mean that I don¡¯t know anything about weapons.¡± Ye Qingge placed her hands behind her back and continued. ¡°I know you have your concerns. It¡¯s not easy to enter General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate, but now that I¡¯ve taken down the placard and is at the door, why don¡¯t you let me in? Perhaps I¡¯ll give everyone a surprise? If it doesn¡¯t work, it won¡¯t be too late for you to arrest me and see the officials, right?¡± She wasn¡¯t fooling the elderly. She was putting herself in Butler Wu¡¯s shoes. Butler Wu sized Ye Qingge up from head to toe a few more times to confirm that she wasn¡¯t crazy and wasn¡¯t here to cause trouble. Hence, he nodded and gave the two guards a look that said, ¡°Keep an eye on her¡± before leading Ye Qingge in. It was really a good place to take photos for internet celebrities. Ye Qingge sized up the surrounding scenery as she followed butler Wu in. Occasionally, she would reach out to touch it. It really looked like Granny Liu had entered the Grand View Garden. Butler Wu even regretted bringing her in, but fortunately, she was just touching. After touching it, she stopped, as if she had no intention of taking it for herself. Ye Qingge didn¡¯t know that Butler Wu had already labeled her as someone who needed supervision. In fact, she just wanted to confirm the composition of the material. She realized that the stone used in General Zhanbei¡¯s residence was very special. It seemed to be different from ordinary stones. After passing through an inner door, Butler Wu led Ye Qingge to the living room. More than ten soldiers in armor and a few men in their usual attire were gathered around the table. ¡°Butler Wu, the person who took down the placard is this girl? Isn¡¯t this nonsense?¡± As soon as Ye Qingge stepped into the hall, she heard a hoarse voice explode in the hall. Ye Qingge looked over and saw that the person who had spoken was a burly man with a full beard and armor. Did Li Kui also transmigrate? Ye Qingge rubbed her ears to alleviate the ringing. ¡°Captain Li, keep your voice down, and don¡¯t scare this little girl into fainting.¡± Another person in armor, who was much thinner than Li Kui, said, helping Butler Wu out. ¡°Butler Wu, take this lady away.¡± The person who spoke was a middle-aged man. He was wearing green clothes and no armor, but it could not hide his murderous aura. There was obvious fatigue between his brows. It was as if he was under pressure that he shouldn¡¯t be under at his age. Moreover, the moment he spoke, the others immediately fell silent. From the looks of it, he was a powerhouse. Could he be General Zhanbei? He didn¡¯t seem to be the right age. According to the Host¡¯s memories, General Zhanbei was an old man in his seventies. He was definitely not middle-aged. Could he be General Zhanbei¡¯s son? Ye Qingge¡¯s guess was correct. The man in green was General Zhanbei¡¯s eldest son, Jia Jingzhong. Initially, he was pleasantly surprised when the guard reported that someone had taken down the placard. Although he heard that it was a woman, there was no lack of heroines in the martial arts world who were not inferior to men. He could have really received some pointers, but she was a little girl now. Her eyes were wide and bright. She had probably never even seen a dead person before. How could she know what was happening on the battlefield? Butler Wu gestured for Ye Qingge to go ahead. He was filled with regret. Why did he bring this little girl in just now? What could she know at such a young age? Old Master might be scolding him for not doing his job well in his heart. Oh no, oh no, oh no! ¡°Wait!¡± Ye Qingge smiled and walked into the hall as if they were familiar with each other. Her small body squeezed into a gap and glanced at the things on the table. ¡°What are you doing? Which family¡¯s wild girl came to General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate to behave atrociously?¡± The bearded Captain Li raised his eyebrows and glared fiercely. They were in the middle of serious business. How could they allow a wild girl like her to cause trouble? ¡°I say, Lord Li Kui, how do you know I¡¯m here to behave atrociously and not to help?¡± Ye Qingge crossed her arms in front of her chest with a smile on her face. She was very likable. But now, the people in the room saw that she wanted to pinch her and throw her out, so her smile was especially provocative. ¡°My name is Li Da, not Li Kui!¡± Li Da? How tragic. An imposter. ¡°Yes, Lord Li Kui.¡± Ye Qingge nodded. She ignored Li Da¡¯s angry glare and looked directly at Jia Jingzhong. ¡°Sir, I saw on the list that our army wants to develop a Northern Mang weapon. Is it referring to this thing?¡± Ye Qingge pointed at the items on the table, the smile on her lips unchanged. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jia Jingzhong nodded. Although he knew that she could not help much, he did not expect her to be of any help. However, after many years of good education, he still answered truthfully. ¡°I say, Butler Wu, why aren¡¯t you bringing her out? We are discussing serious matters.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. What does a little girl like her know about the military?¡± ¡°Butler Wu, I¡¯m not criticizing you, but you shouldn¡¯t have brought her back.¡± The people around them were all talking at once. Women all had long hair and were short-sighted, let alone a little girl. What could she know? After being scolded in front of Jia Jingzhong, the resentment in Butler Wu¡¯s heart was overwhelming. He gestured impatiently to the person behind him to take Ye Qingge away. The two guards behind her were about to grab Ye Qingge¡¯s arm. ¡°Are you sure that after you bring me out, someone will help you study this crossbow?¡± ¡°Wait!¡± Jia Jingzhong called out to the guard with a serious expression, his eyes filled with surprise. ¡°Miss, do you know what this weapon is?¡± This was stolen from the Northern Mang Army, and nearly a hundred experts had been sacrificed for it. Because the Northern Mang Army did not have many crossbows, they were very precious. However, they had never seen such a weapon before, so they did not know what it was called. Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Of course, this is a crossbow.¡± How did the Act Tough King in the books do it? Yes, he had a faint smile on his face and a calm attitude. His hands were behind his back, and he looked unfathomable. That was what Ye Qingge thought in her heart, and that was what she did. Not to mention that it really did have a hint of standing aloof in the world. ¡°Nonsense, this thing is a bow. A bow that can shoot far.¡± Li Da roared, and the echo could be heard in the hall. ¡°Young punk, you¡¯re spouting nonsense. Do you think you can fool us with just a random name?¡± A man with a sharp mouth and monkey-like cheeks said. He was not wearing armor and looked more like a passerby. ¡°A crossbow? We¡¯ve never heard that name before. How do we know it¡¯s real?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. How do we know it¡¯s true? Master, don¡¯t be deceived by this girl!¡± Could it be that being doubted was the only way for every Act Tough King? ¡°I don¡¯t have to make it up. It¡¯s a crossbow.¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she picked up the crossbow on the table and flipped it around to take a look. ¡°Put it down! It¡¯ll be terrible if it¡¯s broken!¡± ¡°Put it down, put it down. Where did this wild girl come from? How dare she behave atrociously in General Zhanbei¡¯s residence?¡± Everyone looked at Ye Qingge in shock, afraid that she would accidentally break this treasure. ¡°This is bad, to begin with. Why? Are you still trying to scam me?¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s beautiful eyes widened. She had miscalculated. Ancient people also liked to scam people. ¡°Nonsense, this crossbow. No, this bow was brought back by our brothers at the risk of their lives. How is it broken?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I see that you don¡¯t know anything and you¡¯re still pretending to know. I should lock you up.¡± The man with a sharp mouth and monkey face glared at him. The others also discussed. On the other hand, Li Da, who had been attacking Ye Qingge with sound waves, didn¡¯t say anything this time. His expression was solemn and puzzled. ¡°Everyone, calm down. Why don¡¯t you listen to this girl?¡± Jia Jingzhong made a gesture for everyone to be quiet. The hall immediately fell silent as everyone turned to look at Ye Qingge. However, their expressions were all different. Some people were watching from the sidelines, while others were gloating. Only a few people were listening attentively, looking like they were asking for advice. Ye Qingge nodded. That¡¯s right, this was the atmosphere of learning. Ye Qingge weighed the crossbow in her hand, and the hearts of the others also jumped. ¡°This thing is a crossbow. Although it can attack from afar like a bow, it¡¯s different from a bow. This is because the range of the crossbow is longer, the lethality is stronger, and the hit rate is higher.¡± Ye Qingge paused for a moment, then looked at the people in the hall who were listening attentively and continued, ¡°It¡¯s very difficult to train a sharpshooter using a bow, but it¡¯s very easy to find a sharpshooter using a crossbow. As long as you train a little, you¡¯ll be able to achieve a hundred percent hit rate.¡± ¡°However, the crossbow in my hand is already broken, so I can¡¯t shoot at all.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, she placed the crossbow back on the table and dusted off the nonexistent dust on her hands. Everyone in the hall looked at each other in shock. Although she did not want to admit it, her words seemed to be clear and flawless. ¡°That¡¯s right! That¡¯s right! Miss, how should I address you?¡± Jia Jingzhong¡¯s eyes were filled with uncontrollable joy, and his body was trying its best to control its excitement. She was right. This crossbow was indeed damaged when they brought it out of the Northern Mang camp. It could not fire arrows. Therefore, this was also why they could not replicate it. That was because he did not know where the crossbow is damaged, let alone what a good crossbow looked like. However, not many people knew about this. To be able to call out the name of this weapon and tell that it was already damaged, this young lady clearly knew. ¡°I am Ye Qingge, not talented.¡± Ye Qingge tilted her head, looking cute and adorable, a stark contrast from her image as the Act Tough King. ¡°Heroes really come from the young! Miss Ye, please take a seat. Butler Wu, hurry up and bring some tea!¡± Jia Jingzhong called out to the still-shocked butler. Butler Wu glanced at his master and then at Ye Qingge. He felt that it was a little unreal. Ye Qingge glanced at Butler Wu and smiled. She knew what he was feeling. It¡¯s like when he was playing League of Legends, he thought that he had formed a bronze team, but he didn¡¯t expect his teammate to be a challenger. Everyone in the hall looked at Ye Qingge with different expressions, then at Jia Jingzhong. They didn¡¯t understand why his attitude was so different from before. Could it be that there was really something that they did not know? And this little girl was right? Jia Jingzhong looked at everyone and smiled. His previous fatigue had been replaced by excitement. ¡°Everyone, you might not know, but we really don¡¯t know what this thing is called. Just now, Miss Ye said that this thing is a crossbow, so I¡¯ll call it a crossbow.¡± Jia Jingzhong paused for a moment, then picked up the crossbow on the table and weighed it in his hand. ¡°Everyone knows that this crossbow isn¡¯t easy to obtain, but you don¡¯t know that this crossbow was indeed damaged during the process of obtaining it. Miss Ye can tell that this crossbow is broken, so it can be seen that she knows this thing very well.¡± After Jia Jingzhong finished speaking, he placed the crossbow back on the table. Only then did everyone in the hall nod in realization. So that was how it was! Unexpectedly, this little girl actually had some ability. ¡°Since Miss Ye is so knowledgeable, I believe Miss Ye will definitely repair this crossbow?¡± The man with a sharp mouth and monkey-like cheeks looked at Ye Qingge with a faint smile. This old man was really evil! Did he want to flatter her? ¡°Sir, you¡¯re being too polite. I saw that the placard said that we wanted to discuss it, so I¡¯m not talented. My main purpose is to learn.¡± Ye Qingge waved her hand, not taking his bait. ¡°Come, come, come. We¡¯re not outsiders. Let¡¯s talk over tea.¡± Butler Wu led the servants to attend to everyone. Jia Jingzhong invited everyone to take a seat. Ye Qingge ignored everyone¡¯s probing gazes and took a steady sip of tea. At this moment, she defined herself as a quiet beauty. However, it was obvious that someone couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. Li Da finished the tea in his teacup in one gulp. ¡°I say, Qingge girl, can you fix this crossbow or not? Give me a straightforward answer!¡± He was an impatient and stubborn person. He would say whatever he thought of. Previously, he had looked down on her for being a girl, but now, the more he looked at her, the more he liked her. Even the way they addressed each other was more intimate. As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent. Everyone looked at Ye Qingge, and Jia Jingzhong¡¯s eyes were the most fervent. ¡°To be honest, this crossbow is well-made. The process must be complicated. All of you are respected seniors in the field of weapons, so you naturally know that repairing it is not something that can be done in a day. I can only say that I¡¯ll give it a try, but I don¡¯t dare to guarantee that it can be repaired. After all, I¡¯m still young.¡± Ye Qingge revealed an innocent smile when she said this, making people feel that she was sincere and humble. They stroked their beards and nodded, enjoying the flattery. ¡°I like what Qingge said. How can it be so easy to repair? We haven¡¯t even repaired it. How can the little girl be so fast? So, don¡¯t be anxious. Let the little girl see what¡¯s going on.¡± Li Da¡¯s voice resounded throughout the hall. As he spoke, he glared at the man with a sharp mouth and monkey-like cheeks. Hearing his words, everyone wanted to spit out a mouthful of blood. Who¡¯s anxious? Who¡¯s anxious? You¡¯re the one asking, and you¡¯re the one saying that you¡¯re not anxious! He was really farting and looking at others. In fact, he was the one who released it! However, they did not dare to say anything. After all, Li Da was famous for being akin to a tiger. When he was stubborn, even Old Jia had to give in to him. Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At sunset, Jia Jingzhong dismissed everyone in the hall with the excuse that they needed to rest after a long day. Ye Qingge said that if she needed to, she could stay over at General Zhanbei¡¯s residence. She just needed to send someone from General Zhanbei¡¯s residence to send her back when she returned home to prove her whereabouts. Jia Jingzhong was overjoyed. The battle at the frontline was at a stalemate. The army had suffered heavy losses. Everyone was waiting for him to develop this crossbow. Right now, Ye Qingge was everyone¡¯s hope, so if she could stay in the residence, it would naturally save a lot of time compared to going home every day. Hence, Jia Jingzhong ordered Butler Wu to prepare the best guest room for Ye Qingge. Before dinner time, Ye Qingge was accompanied by a maidservant to look at the flowers in the residence. Not long after, she saw Butler Wu rush over and say that Master had invited her to the study. Ye Qingge understood that he was going to talk to her about the crossbow. Butler Wu had been gone for a long time and had yet to arrive. Jia Jingzhong, Li Da, and two men in armor who were also in the meeting hall in the afternoon were waiting in the study. Li Da had been talking to himself, thinking about how to kill the Northern Mang Army after making the crossbows. The other two echoed as if they had already obtained the crossbow. Only Jia Jingzhong frowned and did not speak. When they were in the meeting hall earlier today, other than pointing out the origin of the crossbow¡¯s performance and the fact that it was damaged, Miss Ye didn¡¯t talk about anything else. She looked obedient, but no matter how others tried to get information out of her, they found nothing. Was she a person of substance who did not flaunt her true worth? Or did she only know that much? It was hard to say. Just as she was thinking about it, Butler Wu led Ye Qingge into the study. After another round of greetings, everyone took their seats. Ye Qingge glanced at the people in the room. She had seen them in the living room in the afternoon. They must be Jia Jingzhong¡¯s confidants. Jia Jingzhong asked if Ye Qingge¡¯s room was satisfactory and if the maidservant was still trying her best. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they got to the point. ¡°Miss Ye, can you repair that crossbow?¡± Jia Jingzhong did not beat around the bush. Although she was young and looked obedient, she did not look like she knew much about the battlefield. But what if it could really be repaired? Right now, they didn¡¯t have a better way or a person who knew more. If it weren¡¯t for her, they wouldn¡¯t even know the name of this weapon! ¡°To be honest, it can be repaired.¡± Ye Qingge nodded and smiled sweetly, not hiding anything. ¡°Are you serious?¡± Jia Jingzhong stood up excitedly and clapped his hands. ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± ¡°See, I told you, Qingge can do it.¡± Li Da also slapped his thigh happily. The other two also looked excited. This was really great news for them. ¡°Qingge, let me ask you, how long will it take to fix this¡­ this crossbow?¡± After Li Da asked, the others looked at Ye Qingge with anticipation. ¡°Give me one night.¡± The smile on Ye Qingge¡¯s pretty little face was unfathomable as she stretched out a snow-white finger and shook it. ¡°Just one night?¡± Jia Jingzhong was overjoyed. He wished he could grab her shaking finger to confirm that he had not heard wrongly. Why were they suddenly getting physical? Ye Qingge took a small step back without a trace. Jia Jingzhong also realized that he was a little impulsive, but there was nowhere to put his joy. In the end, he gave Li Da a big hug. ¡°Then Miss Ye, quickly go and do your work. I¡¯ll order someone to send dinner to your room later.¡± After Jia Jingzhong was overjoyed, he looked at Ye Qingge with an expression that seemed to say, ¡°Why are you still here?¡± ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll go back first. By the way, I enjoy spicy food.¡± Ye Qingge blinked her beautiful big eyes at Jia Jingzhong and the others. She looked cute as she waved her hand. ¡°See you tomorrow, everyone.¡± ¡­ Ye Qingge sat with her eyes closed in the guest room of General Zhanbei¡¯s residence. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that she was resting with her eyes closed, but in fact, she was making a crossbow. As a 23rd-century special forces combat mechanic and medic, all her weapons, tools, commonly used medicine, surgical instruments, and so on had been implanted into the brain nervous system through chips, forming an operational system that could be carried around, used at any time, and automatically replenished. Because her spirit was indestructible, her combat system would last forever. Repairing a crossbow was a piece of cake for her in the 23rd century, but she didn¡¯t want to take it out too easily. She was very clear about the principle that an innocent man¡¯s wealth would lead to his own crime. Not long after, Ye Qingge slowly opened her eyes. At this moment, a V-shaped piece of iron appeared in her hand. If the creator of the crossbow was here, he would be surprised to find that this was the broken crossbow. When the lantern was lit, the maidservant brought over all kinds of food, and without exception, there was a lot of chili in every dish. Even the white fungus soup had chili in it. There was no need for that, right? ¡­.. As Ye Qingge had barely slept the night before and had a lot of things to do during the day, Ye Qingge fell asleep almost as soon as her head touched the pillow. She even had no dreams for the entire night. The next morning, Ye Qingge had just finished eating in her room when she was invited to the study by the smiling Butler Wu. The moment they pushed open the door, they saw eight pairs of sparkling eyes with dark circles under their eyes. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that they had arrived at the set of ¡°Zombie Arrival¡±. ¡°How is Miss Ye?¡± Jia Jingzhong rubbed his hands in anticipation as he looked at Ye Qingge eagerly. ¡°Uncle Li Kui, please bring me a crossbow.¡± Ye Qingge smiled and stretched out her hand to Li Da. The latter happily took the crossbow from the table and carefully placed it in her hand. Then, he complained loudly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? I already said it¡¯s Li Da. Why do you keep calling me Li Kui?¡± There was an imperceptible hint of arrogance in his tone. Isn¡¯t it because you look like Li Kui from ¡°All Men Are Brothers¡±? ¡°Isn¡¯t this praising you for being burly, brave, and bold?¡± Ye Qingge smiled sweetly, looking harmless. Li Da enjoyed the flattery. He suddenly felt that the name Li Kui was not bad either! Hence, he grinned from ear to ear. The more he looked at this little girl, the more pleasing she became. At the same time, Ye Qingge¡¯s smile made the other three old men in the room sigh with emotion. It wasn¡¯t bad to have a girl, right? They could discuss it with their Madams when they got home. Just as they were laughing, Ye Qingge nimbly loaded the new crossbow in her hand and handed it back to Li Da. ¡°Uncle Li Kui, do you want to try?¡± ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Li Da¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Jia Jingzhong and the others were also shocked. This crossbow was repaired in a flash in her hands? More than ten of them had studied it for more than a month, but they still couldn¡¯t figure it out. This girl had repaired it with just a glance yesterday? Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Butler Wu very discerningly handed over an arrow. Li Da took the arrow and placed it on the crossbow. He took a few steps out of the study and came to the courtyard. For a moment, he did not have a good target, so he casually pulled his saber at a green tree in the courtyard. ¡°Wait!¡± Jia Jingzhong could not stop it in time. The arrow whistled and flew out, directly penetrating the green tree! ¡°Good crossbow!¡± ¡°It¡¯s over¡­¡± Li Da did not understand. The crossbow had already been repaired, so why did the master still look like he was in pain? The next moment, he knew why. ¡°Do you know that the tree is called Bai La? It¡¯s the tree that my father takes the most care of?¡± ¡°That tree?¡± Li Da¡¯s smile froze on his lips. He knew that there was a precious tree in the old general¡¯s residence. It was because the tree¡¯s name was Bai La. It sounded the same as Madam Bai La, who had passed away many years ago. However, he did not expect it to be this one. It looked too cheap. ¡°It¡¯s more important to look at the crossbow.¡± As Li Da spoke, he patted Jia Jingzhong¡¯s shoulder and took the crossbow into the study. Ye Qingge stroked her chin and concluded that this Uncle Li Kui might look like a boor, but he was actually very sneaky! The few of them took turns looking at the crossbow that Ye Qingge had repaired as if it was some rare treasure. In the end, Jia Jingzhong reluctantly handed it to Butler Wu and asked him to find a skilled craftsman to quickly replicate it. Indeed, no matter what country it was, the pirated culture would always shine! ¡°Miss Ye, you¡¯ve really helped us a lot!¡± After Jia Jingzhong was overjoyed, he didn¡¯t forget to thank Ye Qingge and bowed to the ground. Ye Qingge quickly jumped away and helped him up. She couldn¡¯t accept such a grand gesture. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. As a citizen of the Great Xiao, it¡¯s my duty to contribute to the country!¡± Ye Qingge spoke with a righteous look on her face. If she was given an explosive pack, she would probably be able to blow up a bunker. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be so loyal and patriotic at such a young age. It¡¯s really my blessing! Good, good, good.¡± Jia Jingzhong applauded as he spoke. They were people who killed on the battlefield, so they were naturally loyal and patriotic. The few of them looked at each other and had a better impression of Ye Qingge. ¡°Miss Ye, where are you from? What kind of hero raised a good daughter like you?¡± Jia Jingzhong¡¯s face was filled with eagerness. He was very curious about what kind of family could have such an outstanding daughter. ¡°To be honest, my father is Ye Guoqiang.¡± She admitted that her father¡¯s name was very bad, but there was no choice. It was not popular to change names here. ¡°Ye Guoqiang?¡± ¡°General Zhengxi?¡± ¡°Our enemy?¡± ¡­ For a moment, the hall was extremely quiet. ¡°I didn¡¯t say that we were archenemies¡­¡± Li Da touched his nose and lowered his voice. ¡®No, you did!¡¯ ¡°With a distinguished father, the daughter is sure to do well. So she¡¯s the daughter of General Zhengxi. No wonder.¡± Jia Jingzhong could not tell how he felt. He was grateful and liked her, but there was also a trace of uncontrollable to be green with envy. To put it bluntly, why was their enemy¡¯s daughter so outstanding? Ye Qingge looked at everyone and smelled some news from Uncle Li Kui¡¯s words. Could it be that General Zhanbei and General Zhengxi did not get along? Did she just receive some insights? ¡­ After completing her mission, Ye Qingge prepared to take her leave. The huge sum of 1,000 taels of silver was also exchanged for banknotes under Ye Qingge¡¯s tactful request. At the same time, Ye Qingge expressed that she hoped that Jia Jingzhong and the others could keep the matter of her repairing the crossbow a secret, so they naturally agreed. They also had their pride, alright? If others found out that their enemy¡¯s daughter had helped them, they would really lose their face. However, although she was Ye Guoqiang¡¯s daughter, it did not affect their love for her at all. Li Da was very reluctant to part with Ye Qingge and volunteered to send her back home. Of course, it was good that Ye Qingge happily accepted it. The reason why she had asked General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate to send someone to send her back was because of this. Firstly, it was to prove that she did not return home at night. Secondly, it was to tell the people in the residence that she was friends with General Zhanbei¡¯s residence. After all, the original owner had no one to rely on. ¡°Girl, what are you doing in the residence when you have nothing to do?¡± In order to send Ye Qingge, Li Da sat in a horse carriage that he rarely did. He was used to riding horses on the battlefield, so this horse carriage really felt short and slow. And it was very small. When he returned to the residence later, he would definitely suggest to the Master that the carriage should be made very wide. Otherwise, it would be very uncomfortable. ¡°Reading?¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s eyes were full of smiles. According to the original owner¡¯s memories, she basically cried every day. She would cry whenever she was pushed or scolded. She cried when she was bullied and when she was wronged. ¡°What are you reading?¡± Was he going to get to the bottom of this? Ye Qingge pondered for a moment and felt that she should cater to his preferences, so she asked, ¡°Scroll of War?¡± As expected, when Li Da heard this, he immediately clapped his hands in praise. ¡°Not bad, not bad. As expected of that old man Ye Guoqiang¡­ The General¡¯s daughter should read some military books. It¡¯s useless to read books about the ¡®Three Conformities and Four Virtues¡¯.¡± The word ¡°stubborn¡± was forcefully changed by Li Da as if nothing had happened. ¡°Uncle Li Kui, what¡¯s going on between my father and General Zhanbei?¡± Ye Qingge probed. Her smile became even more adorable as if it was purely out of curiosity. There were all kinds of messy memories in the original owner¡¯s memory, but there was nothing serious about it. ¡°Nothing happened. We are all officials like your father. We¡¯re all friends.¡± Li Da laughed and wanted to brush it off. ¡°I don¡¯t think you know, do you?¡± Ye Qingge crossed her arms in front of her chest and sized up Li Da from head to toe. As the saying went, it was better to provoke someone than to invite them. As expected, Li Da slapped his leg and widened his eyes. ¡°Is there anything I don¡¯t know? Speaking of which, 20 years ago, I was also considered a romantic. At that time, many beauties chased after me.¡± Who would believe you? Ye Qingge quietly watched as Li Da bragged. ¡°There was once when I went to the Liuxiang Hall with Master and met a fairy-like lady.¡± Li Da suddenly thought of something and glanced at Ye Qingge. As expected, her expression didn¡¯t change and he coughed. ¡°Liuxiang Hall is a teahouse. The girls inside sell tea.¡± She had really gained knowledge. This was the first time she had seen someone make a prostitute sound so refreshing. If she had not been to Liuxiang Hall the day before, she would have believed it. ¡°We clearly met that girl first, but a bastard brat suddenly appeared and attacked us without distinguishing right or wrong. I didn¡¯t expect his martial arts to be so good. In the end, the three of us were injured.¡± After Li Da finished speaking, he glanced at Ye Qingge, ¡°Little girl, guess who that bastard brat is?¡± ¡°My father?¡± ¡°That¡¯s what you said. I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± F*ck! What a sly old fox! ¡­ So this was a bloody case caused by a beautiful woman? ¡°What happened after that?¡± ¡°Later? Later on, we realized that your father¡¯s martial arts skills were not bad, and he was also good at war. He just liked to provoke us. When we lacked rations, he would fight with us. When we lacked weapons, he would write to the emperor to ask for them. Then, he would raise objections, and we would raise objections back. That¡¯s how it has always been.¡± Ye Qingge nodded, indicating that she understood. Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios As he spoke, the carriage slowly stopped. It turned out that they had already arrived at the Great General Zhengxi¡¯s Mansion. The guard at the door saw a carriage slowly stop. First, a burly man in rough clothes jumped down. Then, he saw a little girl in green jump down from the carriage with a smile. Why did she look a little familiar? The two guards looked at each other. The latter suddenly turned around and ran into the residence as if he had seen a ghost. As he ran, he shouted, ¡°Sixth Miss, Sixth Miss is back!¡± Not long after, a group of maidservants, old maidservants, and servants holding clubs surrounded a woman in luxurious clothes and arrived at the entrance of the residence. This luxuriously dressed Madam was none other than the First Madam of General Zhengxi¡¯s Residence, Madam Bai. Seeing that Li Da, who was standing beside Ye Qingge, was dressed in rough clothes and the material wasn¡¯t very good, she just assumed that he was the driver of the carriage and ignored him. ¡°Sixth Miss, after you got married and divorced, you still haven¡¯t returned all night. It is unbearable by the Ye family¡¯s rules. Someone, bring Sixth Miss back to the ancestral hall.¡± An old woman beside Mdm Bai shouted loudly. The passers-by in front of General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate heard it clearly. Immediately, discussions broke out. ¡°This is the sixth daughter of the Ye family?¡± ¡°Married? Divorced? Still not coming home all night?¡± ¡°Aiyo, it¡¯s really immoral!¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t she be thrown into a pig cage?¡± A few servants with clubs in their hands also rushed out and surrounded Ye Qingge and Li Da. The well-dressed Madam looked at Ye Qingge coldly. Yesterday, Minister Liu had brought his group of women to her door. He said a bunch of unpleasant things about Madam Bai being unethical. He was just short of pointing at her nose and scolding her. In the end, he refused to give up and insisted on getting back the fifty thousand taels of silver. This was the first time in her life that she had been so frustrated. Speaking of which, it was all Ye Yuyao and this little b*tch¡¯s fault. She had returned at the right time. Did she think that a divorce was enough? How could it be so easy? Today, no matter what, she would make sure that Ye Qingge had no way out. In the end, she would obediently return to the Liu Residence to be a concubine. She still had to get the fifty thousand taels of silver back for her. ¡°That¡¯s strange. Is there a family rule in the Ye family that says that you can¡¯t divorce after getting married? Moreover, it¡¯s not that I have to divorce. I¡¯m doing it for my sister.¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s beautiful eyes were wide open and she looked very obedient. She tilted her head and meditated as if she was really wondering if the Ye Family really had such a family rule. Then, she said that she was about to cry and felt highly aggrieved. She even said that it was for her sister. Could it be some secrets behind the Sixth Miss¡¯s divorce? ¡°Of course, we can get married and divorce, but we can¡¯t stay out all night.¡± In order to prevent Ye Qingge from saying anything else about the divorce, The old woman beside Madam Bai quickly interrupted her. She glanced at Ye Qingge from the corner of her eyes and snorted disdainfully. ¡°Oh, oh, oh, I remember now. It¡¯s said that girls who are not married are not allowed to stay out all night, but I¡¯m already married. Moreover, I went to General Zhanbei¡¯s residence, so it shouldn¡¯t count.¡± Ye Qingge looked at Li Da and Madam Bai at the door with an aggrieved expression. Her soft and timid appearance was familiar to everyone in the Ye family. However, she did not seem to be familiar with it. Her words were really difficult to answer. The old woman choked, not knowing what to say. If she could tell her where she went, and it was a place like General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate, it was naturally not against the family rules. Hence, she subconsciously glanced at Madam Bai. Madam Bai flicked her sleeve and glared at the old woman. She cursed in her heart. Useless thing. ¡°General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate? Hmph! You¡¯re spouting nonsense. If you tell me about other places, I¡¯ll believe you for the time being. It¡¯s impossible for you to stay at General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate.¡± Madam Bai sneered. She naturally knew about the many years of enmity between General Zhanbei and General Zhengxi. This little slut actually said that she was going to General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate. It could be said that she had personally given him something to use against her. Today, she had to embarrass her in front of everyone. When the time came, it would be justifiable to send her back to the Liu residence to be a concubine. No one would think that they had let her down as a legitimate mother. Instead, they would think that she had really treated her well. ¡°Mother, daughter really didn¡¯t lie. I really stayed in General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate for a night. The people in their residence are all very good.¡± Ye Qingge hurriedly clarified, her slender fingers twisting in front of her. Tears welled up in her eyes and were about to fall. Her appearance was really pitiful. However, that was not the case in Madam Bai¡¯s eyes. She knew Ye Qingge had always been timid and would occasionally lie like this. Judging from the way she twisted her fingers until her knuckles turned white, she must not have been at General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate yesterday. ¡°Nonsense, it¡¯s obvious that you¡¯ve done something wrong. I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve met some Tom, Dick, or Harry and ended up in some dirty place!¡± Madam Bai pointed at Ye Qingge and scolded her. Her words were also very unpleasant to the ears. Success! Ye Qingge lowered her head and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. She was waiting for Madam Bai¡¯s scolding. Especially this kind of brainless scolding. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m dead?¡± Li Da¡¯s face turned from black to white and then from white to red. He shouted at the top of his lungs, instantly scaring Madam Bai and everyone else. He had been listening since just now. The people from General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate were really not good people. This was especially true for Madam Bai. Qingge was such a good child. Look at how she had been bullied. Besides, what dirty place did she just say? Any Tom, Dick, or Harry? It was clearly a roundabout scolding. No, it was a scolding directed at General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate! ¡°You¡¯re a shrew. Qingge said that she went to General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate yesterday, but you¡¯re still talking nonsense. I think you¡¯re just pretending to be a pig. Do you think General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate is anything special? Bullsh*t?¡± Li Da was a rough man, to begin with. At this moment, he was even more agitated, and his words were even more unpleasant. There was still Master Jia restraining them in General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate, now that they were in General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate, no one could control him. ¡°You¡­ Who do you think you are? How dare you cause trouble at the entrance of General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate? Guards, take him down!¡± Madam Bai almost fainted from Li Da¡¯s scolding. Yesterday, she was scolded by Minister Liu. Today, she was scolded again. After being the wife of a general for so many years, when had she ever suffered such a loss? She had lost face to such a person before? And it was in front of her house? She thought that he was just a scoundrel, hence, Madam Bai did not take Li Da seriously. She immediately instructed the servants to tie Li Da up. ¡°You want to touch me? I¡¯m afraid you don¡¯t have the ability.¡± Li Da stretched his shoulders and fought with the servants. Although there were many servants in General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate, Li Da was a veteran on the battlefield after all. His strength was also one of a kind. Seeing that the servants could not gain any advantage, the maidservant beside Madam Bai, Ling Long, took a step forward. ¡°Madam, why don¡¯t we report this to the officials? The governor is here to see if he can beat the bailiffs.¡± When Madam Bai heard that it made sense, she immediately sent someone to report it to the officials. Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The prefectural magistrate had heard that someone was causing trouble in front of General Zhengxi¡¯s residence. How would that be acceptable? Hence, he personally brought two groups of bailiffs to the General¡¯s Mansion. The gong opened the way, and a group of people aggressively arrived at the entrance of the General Zhengxi¡¯s Mansion. Madam Bai immediately straightened her neck. She glared at Li Da, who was tired and fell to the ground. The guards of the Ye Residence were also beaten up. ¡°Madam, is there a villain causing trouble?¡± The governor got out of the sedan chair and went straight to Madam Bai, looking righteous. ¡°Governor, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re here. There¡¯s a villain causing trouble. Please make a decision.¡± Madam Bai greeted him with a proud expression as she glared at Li Da, who was fanning Ye Qingge. ¡°Preposterous! Men, arrest the criminals and bring them back to the government office.¡± The prefectural magistrate waved his hand, and the bailiffs stepped forward to take Li Da away. ¡°I say, Gao Sheng, you¡¯ve really f*cking become an official. You¡¯re arresting me without even asking?¡± Although Li Da was strong and tall, it did not affect him at all. He bounced up from the ground like a ball. He roared at Gao Sheng. Gao Sheng frowned. For some reason, he felt that this voice sounded a little familiar. Gao Sheng turned around and looked at the fatty in coarse clothes. He used his sleeve to cover his face and turned to leave. It was really a bad year. Why did he meet a living butcher when he went out? ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going?¡± Li Da arrived in front of Gao Sheng in three steps and grabbed Gao Sheng¡¯s hand that was covering his face. Gao Sheng had no choice but to roll down his sleeves and look at Li Da with a flattering smile. ¡°Brother Li, are you alright? I don¡¯t want to criticize you, but why did you come to the general¡¯s residence to cause trouble? Aren¡¯t you making things difficult for me?¡± Gao Sheng shook his hand. How could he get involved in this matter? General Zhanbei and General Zhengxi had been at odds for many years. When did they not drag a few people down with them when they caused trouble? Other people always hid away from them, but today, he actually came knocking on their door. ¡°Bullsh*t. I¡¯m here to send someone back to the residence. That woman came up and scolded General Zhanbei for being a dirty place. She even said that I¡¯m just like a cat or dog. Was I looking for trouble?¡± Li Da could not take it anymore. He held Gao Sheng¡¯s hand and refused to let go. ¡°I was scolded and beaten up just now, and you still say that I¡¯m causing trouble? If we don¡¯t make things clear today, we¡¯ll go to the palace and let the emperor judge!¡± Li Da¡¯s voice was loud, to begin with, and now it was even louder. Gao Sheng¡¯s ears were buzzing. Madam Bai, who was at the door, did not look good either. Firstly, Li Da¡¯s ¡°woman¡± had really cracked her image as a noble for more than 30 years. Moreover, it was because of Gao Sheng¡¯s attitude and that guy¡¯s distasteful words. Could it be that he was really from General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate? Although the two parties had not been on good terms for a long time, they had always maintained a peaceful expression on the surface and did not cause too much trouble. In recent years, Master had repeatedly reminded them not to provoke the other. Even if the other party deliberately provoked them, they had to avoid him. Although she did not know why Master, who was also a General was so afraid, there must be a reason. However, who would have thought that this burly man was actually from General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate? ¡°The Emperor is busy every day. How can we disturb him? If you ask me, please calm down.¡± Gao Sheng was still persuading Li Da. When he saw Madam Bai looking over, he quickly tried to smooth things over. ¡°Madam Bai, this is Lieutenant Li from the General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate. There must be a misunderstanding.¡± When Madam Bai heard that he was a lieutenant, she immediately relaxed a lot. Although the two parties were not on good terms, it was not to the extent that they would offend each other for merely a lieutenant. Therefore, Madam Bai¡¯s face was still cold and arrogant. ¡°I don¡¯t think there¡¯s any misunderstanding. Lieutenant Li is causing trouble in front of our residence. Even if we enter the palace to meet the emperor, we¡¯re not afraid.¡± Looking at Madam Bai¡¯s arrogant appearance, Gao Sheng felt a headache coming on. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m afraid of you?¡± As Li Da spoke, he stepped forward, scaring Madam Bai so much that she staggered and almost fell. Seeing that the two of them had started again, Gao Sheng quickly tried to smooth things over. He suggested that everyone sit down in the Ye Residence and sort things out. Although Madam Bai and Li Da both had sullen expressions, they still agreed. When they entered the main hall of the Ye Residence, the two of them spoke one after another, each giving their own reasoning, but Gao Sheng only heard a general idea. ¡°So, Sixth Miss was indeed at General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate yesterday?¡± Hence, everyone turned their attention to Ye Qingge, who had found a seat in the corner and had gotten them a cup of tea from somewhere. The latter nodded. ¡°Then why did you go there?¡± Madam Bai raised her eyebrows and vented all her anger on Ye Qingge. ¡°Qingge fainted and was saved by us.¡± Li Da was the first to speak. This was the excuse they had discussed. ¡°Alright, it doesn¡¯t matter where she went. What matters is that you scolded us. What should we do about this?¡± Li Da stared at Madam Bai with his bull-like eyes. His already scary appearance looked even more ferocious. ¡°I-I¡¯m not scolding you. I¡¯m clear about this. I¡¯m not afraid even if I have to meet the emperor.¡± Did Madam Bai really believe that a lieutenant would dare to meet the emperor? She planned to use her power to oppress others. ¡°Madam Bai, this is Lieutenant Li Da, Li Da!¡± Gao Sheng¡¯s forehead was covered in sweat. Madam Bai was really hopeless. Madam Bai frowned and looked at Gao Sheng. What about Li Da? Suddenly, she froze. Li Da? ¡°Is it Li Da, who took an arrow for the emperor when the emperor personally led the army?¡± Or what? Gao Sheng nodded. Therefore, if you went to the palace to meet the emperor, the emperor might not necessarily help you! This time, Madam Bai completely lost her arrogance, like a balloon that had been deflated. She looked at Li Da and then at Ye Qingge. She couldn¡¯t understand how they knew each other. It seemed that Li Da was quite protective of her. ¡°Lieutenant Li, please don¡¯t blame me. This is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding.¡± Madam Bai apologized with a pale face. No matter what, she could not enter the palace to meet the emperor today. Li Da said nothing and snorted with his big nose. Gao Sheng also tried to smooth things over. After all, if he really went to meet the emperor, he would have to go too. It was better to settle it privately. In the end, Madam Bai and Gao Sheng said a lot of good words before Li Da said, ¡°Forget it. For the sake of Qingge, let¡¯s forget about this matter. But let¡¯s make things clear. That girl and I hit it off well. You can¡¯t make things difficult for her.¡± This old man was really helpful! Ye Qingge gave Li Da a big thumbs up. Madam Bai did not expect Li Da to say this. She was obviously stunned, but she could not refuse. She could only put on a fake smile and say, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m her mother. I won¡¯t mistreat her.¡± Even Gao Sheng couldn¡¯t help but glance at Ye Qingge. He was surprised. He did not expect this girl to catch the eye of a living butcher. After repeatedly warning Madam Bai not to mistreat Ye Qingge, Li Da was dragged out of the Ye Residence by Gao Sheng. ¡°Oh right, there¡¯s one more thing!¡± Li Da thought of something and suddenly stopped at the entrance of the Ye Residence. He shouted at the people who were still watching the commotion on the street. ¡°Let me tell all of you, Qingge getting divorced must be the Liu Residence¡¯s problem. Yesterday, this girl lived in General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate. If anyone dares to spread rumors, I¡¯ll knock out his front teeth.¡± Li Da¡¯s voice was high, to begin with, and his roar spread across several streets. Hearing his words, everyone became even more curious about the truth behind Ye Qingge¡¯s divorce. Hence, not long after, the matter of Ye Yuyao climbing into her brother-in-law¡¯s bed was dug out and became a joke after dinner. But that was a story for another time. Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After sending off the magistrate and Li Da, Madam Bai could no longer hold back her desire to teach Ye Qingge a lesson. She thought about how she had suffered from yesterday until today because of this little b*tch. Madam Bai wished she could pull her over and beat her up. However, she had just promised Li Da that she wouldn¡¯t make things difficult for Ye Qingge. It wouldn¡¯t be appropriate for her to make a move now. Nanny Li, who had always been by Madam Bai¡¯s side, was Madam Bai¡¯s dowry. She roughly knew what Madam Bai was thinking. Hence, she whispered a few words into Madam Bai¡¯s ear. Madam Bai¡¯s eyes lit up, and her lips curled into a cold smile. ¡°Alright, let her live for two more days.¡± When Ye Qingge returned to her courtyard, a maidservant had already informed her birth mother, Concubine Liu. There was a series of banging sounds in the room, the sound of teacups falling to the ground, and the maidservant¡¯s exclamation. ¡°Aunt, be careful¡­¡± Then, a middle-aged woman in old clothes with a gentle temperament and tears in her eyes ran out. Before Ye Qingge could react, she held her in her arms and tears streamed down her face like a broken pearl. Ye Qingge froze for a moment, trying her best to suppress the urge to throw her over her shoulder. After staying in the special forces for a long time, her body¡¯s instinct became to bend her fingers, throw people over her shoulder, and kick people who pounced on her. ¡°Mom¡­ Aunt?¡± Ye Qingge quickly corrected herself and called out to Aunt Liu, who was still crying in her arms. ¡°Mother, look, I¡¯m fine now. Don¡¯t cry.¡± Ye Qingge was a little at a loss. She wasn¡¯t afraid of fighting, but she really couldn¡¯t comfort a woman who was crying. ¡°How can you be fine? You got married and divorced. How can you have a good family in the future? Your life is over.¡± The more Aunt Liu spoke, the sadder she became. She thought of her daughter¡¯s future and felt sad. ¡°Isn¡¯t it good now? Can I still be by Mother¡¯s side? Don¡¯t be afraid. Everything will be fine.¡± The maidservant at the side also tried to comfort Concubine Liu, who was still crying, after much persuasion. Concubine Liu was helped back to her room by the maidservant while Ye Qingge returned to her own courtyard. Ye Qingge didn¡¯t need a maidservant to serve her. She went back to her room and locked the door. Following the original owner¡¯s memory, Ye Qingge found a pen, ink, paper, and inkstone in a corner. She was writing and drawing on it. Not long after, the blueprint of a crossbow machine appeared on the paper. However, if one took a closer look, one would see that the crossbow she drew was not the same type as the one she had repaired in General Zhanbei¡¯s residence. Her crossbow was actually an enhanced three-way crossbow. It meant that it could fire an arrow in three different directions at the same time. When the last stroke was settled, Ye Qingge nodded in satisfaction. This kind of primitive equipment was not used much in modern warfare, so she did not make much. It was still lacking in terms of appearance, but its combat strength was definitely not a problem. She was a perfectionist, so she had to make the appearance more appealing. After decorating it, Ye Qingge felt that it was about time. She lay on her back on the bed and opened the window to look at the moon. It really matched that joke: When can you see the bright moon? Raise your head and look for yourself. ¡­. Early in the morning, Ye Qingge was still asleep when she was woken up by a hurried knock on the door. When she opened the door, there were two maidservants standing in front of the door. One was from the original owner¡¯s courtyard, and the other was from Madam Bai¡¯s courtyard. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Ye Qingge leaned against the door and yawned. It was obvious that she had no intention of letting them in. She had not kept the blueprint she had drawn yesterday, so it was not convenient for them to go in. ¡°Sixth Miss, the people from General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate are here. Madam invites you to the front hall.¡± The maidservant in the Bai courtyard raised her head and looked at Ye Qingge, completely disregarding this young lady who had married and divorced. ¡°Oh, got it.¡± Ye Qingge nodded and glanced at the maids in Madam Bai¡¯s courtyard, indicating that she understood. Just as he was about to turn around and return to his room to pack up, someone gave the order first. ¡°Gui Hua, come with me and help Sixth Miss clean up quickly. Don¡¯t make Madam wait.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Gui Hua complied and walked towards Ye Qingge¡¯s room, not caring if Ye Qingge agreed or not. Huh? It seemed that people could not get along with each other just by being polite. Ye Qingge suddenly turned around. Gui Hua almost bumped into her and she hurriedly stopped. Gui Hua glanced at Ye Qingge and couldn¡¯t help but complain, ¡°Young Miss, why did you stop so suddenly? We almost bumped into each other.¡± Ye Qingge had always been timid and timid, so the maidservants in the courtyard were not afraid of her. This Gui Hua relied on the fact that she was a head of maidservants and often didn¡¯t even listen to Ye Qingge¡¯s words. She didn¡¯t take her seriously at all. ¡°Why? Do I have to listen to Sister Gui Hua in my courtyard?¡± Ye Qingge crossed her arms in front of her chest and looked at Gui Hua with a faint smile. Gui Hua was stunned. She did not expect her to say such a thing. For some reason, such a Sixth Miss actually made people feel a little afraid and did not dare to look down on her like before. This ¡®Sister Guihua¡¯ made her heart tremble. ¡°Miss, don¡¯t joke around. Madam is still waiting.¡± Guihua quickly retreated to the side and lowered her head without saying anything. Ye Qingge glanced at Gui Hua before turning to the maidservant in Bai¡¯s courtyard. ¡°Your name is Ling Long?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yes, not bad. She was neither servile nor overbearing. ¡°You know about me getting married and divorcing, but I have a problem with divorcing. I don¡¯t like to be served by others, so you can wait at the door.¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s smile remained unchanged, but there was a hint of irrefutableness in it. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that won¡¯t do. Madam and the people from General Zhanbei¡¯s estate are waiting. Let us help Miss pack up quickly. Don¡¯t let them wait.¡± After saying that, Ling Long also wanted to enter. She was the one who came to pass the message because Madam had received the news. This Sixth Miss locked the door the moment she returned to the courtyard. No one knew what she was doing inside this night. There must be something strange. Also, Madam had ordered her to find out how Sixth Miss knew the people in General Zhanbei. ¡°Ling Long, do you not understand human language?¡± Ye Qingge smiled sweetly, her smile indescribably sweet. It was so sweet that it was as if she hadn¡¯t said those vulgar words just now. ¡°What?¡± Ling Long thought she had misheard, but she also thought she had not misheard. Did Sixth Miss scold her just now? ¡°Looks like you really don¡¯t understand human language.¡± Ye Qingge nodded. Her appearance was delicate and her words were soft and meek. ¡°You, you scolded me!¡± Ling Long had a look of disbelief on her face. After being Madam¡¯s maidservant for so many years, who wouldn¡¯t respect her? This was the first time he had been scolded like this. Moreover, she was scolded by the most cowardly Sixth Miss in the residence. Ye Qingge tilted her head and didn¡¯t say anything. She just looked at Ling Long quietly. ¡°Wait for me. I¡¯ll tell Madam.¡± Ling Long was so angry that she felt dizzy. After saying those words, she turned around and walked back. Gui Hua was also stunned. She felt that Ye Qingge must have gone crazy to directly scold Ling Long. Afraid that Ling Long would say something unpleasant to Madam and implicate her, she took a step out of the door. ¡°Miss, let me persuade her. After all, she¡¯s from Madam¡¯s courtyard.¡± Her tone was filled with concern for Ye Qingge. Ye Qingge nodded, indicating that she understood. She glanced at the two maidservants who had left. How could their IQ be good enough to be bad people? Did they forget the purpose of coming here just because of a provocation? Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios She tidied herself up and put away the blueprint from yesterday. Only then did Ye Qingge make her way to the front hall. Before she reached the front hall, she heard a commotion. A woman¡¯s cries and curses resounded in the courtyard like a bell. Uncle Li Da was here? Ye Qingge¡¯s eyes lit up and she immediately took a few steps forward. As expected, when she got closer, she heard Uncle Li Da shouting loudly. ¡°Our Qingge is the smartest and cutest. Why would she scold someone? You¡¯re clearly spouting nonsense.¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t raise such a good girl, why don¡¯t we bring her back to General Zhanbei¡¯s residence to raise her?¡± Smart and cute didn¡¯t seem to have anything to do with scolding, right? However, no one dared to provoke him. After all, even Madam had to give in to him. ¡°How can you do that? How can you raise the people in our residence?¡± If Ye Qingge was really taken away, wouldn¡¯t it be a slap to her face in front of everyone? Was it indicating that she, the legitimate mother, was not tolerant? Madam Bai suppressed her anger and did not want to fall out with Li Da. This Li Da was a hooligan. He might say something unpleasant. It would lose her face. When Ye Qingge entered the hall, she saw Madam Bai¡¯s face turn pale from anger as she leaned back in her chair. Ling Long and Gui Hua were kneeling in the hall, crying. As expected, evil people needed to be tortured by evil people. The Bai family only needed to meet people like Uncle Li Da. ¡°Qingge, you came at the right time. Ling Long said that you scolded someone for no reason. What¡¯s going on?¡± When Madam Bai saw Ye Qingge enter the hall, she immediately found a place to vent her anger. If it weren¡¯t for her, why would such a god of plague come knocking on their door in the morning? And caused the residents to be in a tizzy? His loud voice almost deafened her ears. ¡°What do you mean what¡¯s going on? It must be your maidservant lying. If she was in the military camp, she would have been beaten forty times. We still have something on. Who has the time to confront a maidservant? Qingge, come with me quickly.¡± Li Da ignored Madam Bai¡¯s dark expression. After scolding the servant girl, he turned to Ye Qingge and smiled like a big orange cat. Ye Qingge was naturally happy to go with the flow. She blinked her big innocent eyes at Madam Bai. Madam Bai looked at Li Da and could only nod and let them go. After leaving General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate, Ye Qingge and Li Da got into the carriage. ¡°Uncle Li Da, what happened that made you come here personally?¡± The enemy of an enemy was a friend. There were not many people who could make the Bai family suffer. Because of this, she couldn¡¯t let her friendship with Uncle Li Da fail. ¡°Sigh! Don¡¯t mention it.¡± Li Da sighed and slapped his thigh. Uncle, let me ask you, doesn¡¯t your leg hurt? ¡°After you repaired the crossbow, we quickly got someone to make it. From afternoon to night, the craftsmen didn¡¯t sleep. We finally made two, but they can¡¯t be installed!¡± Only then did Ye Qingge realize that Li Da¡¯s already messy beard seemed to have become more like a bird¡¯s nest, and his eye sockets had also turned greener. Ye Qingge didn¡¯t say anything and just nodded. ¡°Qingge, do you know how to install this?¡± Li Da looked at Ye Qingge with a pair of ox-like eyes filled with anticipation. ¡°Let me take a look first.¡± Ye Qingge smiled faintly, admitting that she was unfathomable. She couldn¡¯t help but mock herself in her heart. Sure enough, acting cool was as addictive as spending money. This was not good. Look at how humble this girl was. She was clearly quite capable, but she never boasted. She even knew how to comfort him with a smile. How considerate. As a result, Li Da¡¯s impression of Ye Qingge increased again. ¡­ When Ye Qingge and Li Qingge arrived at General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate, Jia Jingzhong and his two trusted aides were as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof. He had been busy for a day and a night, but he had worked for nothing. Wasn¡¯t that terrible? Thus, one morning, Li Da proposed to look for Ye Qingge. Jia Jingzhong couldn¡¯t care less and directly agreed. ¡°Aiyo, Miss Ye, you¡¯re finally here!¡± When Jia Jingzhong saw Ye Qingge, he immediately went up to her. He was still wearing the same clothes as yesterday. It was obvious that he had not slept the entire night. ¡°Greetings to Master Jia.¡± Ye Qingge gave Jia Jingzhong a steady bow, not showing any disrespect just because he asked her for help. Jia Jingzhong felt sour in his heart again. The heavens were unfair. How could such a good girl be born into the opposite family? ¡°I heard from Uncle Li Da in the carriage just now. Let me take a look first.¡± Thus, under Jia Jingzhong¡¯s lead, Ye Qingge and the others headed straight for the Jia Estate¡¯s armory. Wow! The sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, hooks, and forks were all here. As expected, they should be neat and tidy. On the long table in the armory, there were crossbows, bolts, and other accessories. ¡°It¡¯s already not easy to make these parts in such a short period of time. It can be seen that General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate is indeed filled with talents.¡± Ye Qingge wasn¡¯t lying. Ancient technologies differed from modern ones in that there was no assembly line operation. Not to mention anything else, just the small iron equipment in the crossbow was a huge project for the ancient smithing work. Because there were no scales in ancient times, they could only be judged by the naked eye of the blacksmith. This could easily cause errors. A pair of 38-shoes is paired with a pair of 37-footers. Things like how big your shoes are and how big my feet are usually don¡¯t exist. ¡°Not at all. Your father has many skilled craftsmen.¡± Although Jia Jingzhong said that, he actually enjoyed it in his heart. He could not help but sigh in his heart. Look at how good this girl¡¯s taste was! However, the next moment, when he thought about how this was the daughter of the opposite family, he instantly did not want to say anything. Ye Qingge picked up the crossbow and looked at the small parts on the table. Then, she effortlessly loaded the two crossbows. The other four widened their eyes and looked at each other before exchanging a collective emoticon. They had forgotten to sleep and eat, but the girl was able to install in a few seconds? ¡°Qingge, how did you do it? You seem to have installed too easily.¡± Li Da couldn¡¯t help but ask what everyone was thinking. ¡°There¡¯s a trick to this. Look, there are actually strict installation steps for it. It¡¯s just like Kong Ming Lock. There are some techniques involved.¡± ¡°What¡¯s a Kong Ming Lock?¡± Li Da didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s a kind of lock.¡± Ye Qingge smiled. He didn¡¯t know who Kong Ming lock was. It seemed like this was an era of supervision? Did I transmigrate into a book? Ye Qingge thought as she dismantled the crossbow. Then, step by step, she explained and demonstrated it to Jia Jingzhong and the others. She didn¡¯t hide anything at all. Everyone¡¯s eyes lit up when they heard this. They wanted to do it themselves, so under Ye Qingge¡¯s guidance, they did it one by one. Although the speed was relatively slow, it was a good thing that they all succeeded. ¡°Qingge, you¡¯ve really helped us once again.¡± As Li Da spoke, he slapped Ye Qingge on the shoulder. Due to his agitation, he used too much strength and directly slapped her to the ground. The scene was a little awkward. Jia Jingzhong glared at Li Da and quickly helped Ye Qingge up. He wanted her to take two steps to see if she sustained injuries. Ye Qingge waved her hand. In her heart, she was thinking that the original owner¡¯s broken body was a life insurance policy. It was too chaffy and had to be practiced. Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When the two crossbows were finally completed, Jia Jingzhong finally felt relieved. It had been more than half a month since they obtained the crossbow. The frontline warriors were all waiting for it. Although there were few of them now, they had finally done it. Everyone¡¯s expectations were not in vain. He ordered his men to quickly send the two crossbows to the front line. Then, he ordered his men to continue working. It was already past noon. Jia Jingzhong brought Ye Qingge and the others back to the dining hall and ordered people to set up good wine and dishes to serve Ye Qingge. ¡°Miss Ye, it¡¯s all thanks to you this time. Otherwise, it¡¯s unknown when this crossbow would have been completed.¡± Jia Jingzhong thanked Ye Qingge from the bottom of his heart. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. This is what we, the citizens of the Great Xiao, should do.¡± Ye Qingge flashed her signature sweet smile. ¡°Qingge, you don¡¯t have to be humble about this. Without you, we definitely wouldn¡¯t have been able to make this crossbow. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± Li Da raised his voice and looked at the others. ¡°Look at how happy this old man is. It¡¯s as if she¡¯s your girl.¡± The one who spoke was a slightly thinner middle-aged man with slightly fairer skin. If Ye Qingge remembered correctly, his name was Xiao An. ¡°Hey, not my girl, not yours.¡± Li Da glanced at Xiao An, who was speechless. Who said it wasn¡¯t? She was such a good girl. Why didn¡¯t he have such a good life? All three of them at home were young brats! And each of them was more troublesome than the last. ¡°That¡¯s right. We all have sons in our families. How can we be as blessed as Old Ye¡­ General?¡± He forcefully changed the word ¡®common man¡¯ to ¡®general¡¯. It couldn¡¯t be helped. Everyone was used to scolding, and they still couldn¡¯t change it. The person who spoke was Chen Andao. He did not have a daughter at home either. Not his daughter¡­? Not his daughter¡­? No one has a daughter¡­? Their words ran through Li Da¡¯s mind. Suddenly, a glint flashed across his eyes. Then, he slapped his face with a palm the size of a bowl and suddenly cried. Did he slap himself until he cried? Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t understand what he was doing. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that I don¡¯t even have a daughter in my life. If I die on the battlefield one day, wouldn¡¯t my lineage end?¡± Jia Jingzhong and the others glanced at Li Da after hearing this, and the corners of their lips stiffened. What would your two sons think if they heard this? ¡°I just want a daughter, one that is obedient and well-behaved.¡± Li Da raised his head and looked at Ye Qingge with bright eyes. Then, he wiped the corners of his eyes that were devoid of tears. ¡°I¡¯ll take her as my adopted daughter too.¡± Was he trying to be her cheap father? Since he had already said so much, how could Ye Qingge not understand? However, she also had an identity card. How could she acknowledge her cheap father so easily? Seeing that Ye Qingge still had no reaction, Li Da could only continue, ¡°I think Qingge is pretty good.¡± ¡°If Uncle Li Da doesn¡¯t mind, can Qingge be your adopted daughter?¡± In any case, she already had Ye Guozhong, that cheap father, so it wouldn¡¯t matter if there was a second one. Seeing that it was about time, Ye Qingge asked with a shy smile. Li Da slapped his thigh. He had been waiting for this sentence. ¡°No, no. Then it¡¯s settled. You can¡¯t go back on your word.¡± Jia Jingzhong covered his face and did not even look at Li Da. This was too shameless. Chen Andao and Xiao An looked at each other. How could this be? Ye Qingge nodded. The big eyes on her oval face were smiling. Her facial features were exquisite and beautiful, and her face was sweet and hidden. ¡°Qingge, I¡¯m going to the northern battlefield in a few days. When I come back, I¡¯ll hold a big banquet for you. Let everyone know, hahaha.¡± Li Da was overjoyed. The more he looked at Ye Qingge, the more he liked her. As he spoke, he took out a gold medal. When Jia Jingzhong, Xiao An, and the others saw him take out the gold medal, their expressions immediately froze. Jia Jingzhong looked at Li Da with an inexplicable expression. ¡°You¡¯re going to¡­¡± ¡°Girl, come here.¡± Li Da beckoned to Ye Qingge and Ye Qingge hurried over. Li Da took a closer look at the gold medal in his hand and handed it to Ye Qingge. His old face was a little bashful, ¡°Girl, your father is a boorish person and doesn¡¯t have much ability. Take this gold medal and treat it as a gift from your father.¡± Ye Qingge looked at the gold medal in Li Da¡¯s hand and did not take it. From the attitude of Jia Jingzhong and the others, as well as the dragon-shaped pattern on the gold medal, it was obvious that this was no ordinary gold medal. It must be very particular. ¡°Godfather, this gold medal must be very precious. It¡¯s not very useful for me. It¡¯s better for Godfather to keep it.¡± Although it was a b*stard not to take advantage of others, she couldn¡¯t take advantage of someone who treated her sincerely. This was Ye Qingge¡¯s code of conduct. ¡°What do you mean precious? You¡¯re my daughter. Just take it.¡± Seeing that Li Da insisted on giving it to him, Jia Jingzhong also advised, ¡°Qingge, since he is giving it to you, just take it. This gold medal was used by Old Li to block an arrow on behalf of the Emperor back then and he narrowly escaped death. The Emperor bestowed it with a death-exemption gold medal. It still has some use.¡± Jia Jingzhong was indeed an old official. As the saying went, the imperial court was like a battlefield. When an official was happy, his entire family would be cremated. Therefore, his words were really watertight. How could this gold medal be useful? It was clearly very useful, alright? A death exemption medal could exempt one from death. ¡°Thank you, Godfather.¡± Finally, under the persuasion of a few people, Ye Qingge took the gold medal. ¡°It¡¯s just that I don¡¯t have anything valuable, so I¡¯ll use this as a gift to Godfather.¡± Ye Qingge said as she took out a piece of paper. It was the design that she had drawn last night. Initially, she had only drawn one on a whim. However, Li Da said that he wanted to go to the front line. These three crossbows were very suitable for a strong person like him, so she might as well give them to him. Li Da happily took the paper, thinking that the girl had probably drawn a painting for him. Not bad, very heartwarming. He had learned about Ye Qingge¡¯s situation in the Ye Residence yesterday and naturally knew that she wasn¡¯t in a good state. Hence, he did not expect her to give him any expensive gifts. The reason why he acknowledged her as his adopted daughter was entirely because he hit it off with this girl. But when he opened the paper in his hand, he was stunned. He didn¡¯t speak or move for a long time. He just stared straight at the paper in his hand. When Jia Jingzhong and the others saw Li Da like this, they were also puzzled. Hence, three heads gathered over. It was fine to take a look, but they did not speak for a long time. In the end, Jia Jingzhong¡¯s hands trembled as he looked at Ye Qingge with an excited expression. ¡°You¡­ you drew this?¡± Afraid that he would get too excited, Ye Qingge quickly nodded in agreement. ¡°A talented girl! A talented girl! Old Li, you¡¯ve made a killing this time!¡± As Jia Jingzhong spoke, he slapped Li Da, who was still in shock. Then, he walked around the room three times by himself. One moment, he would pray to the sky, and the next moment, he would run over to hug Li Da, Xiao An, and the others. Oh no! This was a demonic spell! Ye Qingge calculated in her heart. If the Emperor found out that she had made the master of the General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate go crazy, she wondered if that death-exemption medal would be able to withstand it. Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Qingge, do you still lack a godfather?¡± Realizing what he had said, Jia Jingzhong quickly corrected himself, ¡°No, I mean I want to be your godfather.¡± Ye Qingge: ¡°???¡± This old man was indeed crazy¡­ Want to snatch his goddaughter? Was that alright? When Li Da heard this, he couldn¡¯t take it anymore. He glanced at Jia Jingzhong from the corner of his eye. His expression seemed to be saying, ¡°What are you thinking about? Stop it quickly.¡± Jia Jingzhong could only rub his nose helplessly, indicating that he did not say anything. ¡°Qingge, did you design this crossbow?¡± After calming himself down, Jia Jingzhong finally returned to normal. His eyes shone with a fervent light. ¡°To be honest, I did draw this crossbow, but I learned it from a book I read before. The Northern Mang¡¯s crossbow was also recorded in the book.¡± She did not intend to cause trouble for herself. The daughter of a concubine and was also divorced. It was definitely not a good thing for her to design such a thing. Although she believed in Li Da and the others, it was hard to guarantee that the walls did not have ears. ¡°No wonder you could tell at a glance that the crossbow was broken. Is¡­ is the book still there?¡± Jia Jingzhong was overjoyed. If he obtained such a strange book, Great Xiao¡¯s combat strength would definitely be even stronger. ¡°I¡¯m ashamed to say this. When I was young, I met an old man who was selling books. He insisted on selling them to me. At that time, I was young and couldn¡¯t tell what was going on. I only felt that candied hawthorn was definitely more fragrant than books, so I didn¡¯t buy it. I only flipped through two pages and had some impression because I was curious.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, Jia Jingzhong was greatly disappointed. From the looks of it, she didn¡¯t seem to be lying. Moreover, if this book was in General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate, Ye Guoqiang would have taken it out long ago to make weapons to increase the strength of the West Conquering Army. It was really a pity that he had missed out on a strange book. ¡°Do you remember what this book is called?¡± Ye Qingge was stunned for a moment by Jia Jingzhong¡¯s question. She furrowed her brows in thought for a moment before saying uncertainly, ¡°It seems to be called ¡®Lu Ban¡¯s Codex¡¯?¡± ¡°The ¡®Lu Ban¡¯s Codex¡¯? Are you sure it¡¯s the word Lu Ban?¡± Jia Jingzhong exclaimed. Even Li Da¡¯s eyes were wide open as he looked at Ye Qingge in disbelief. What¡¯s wrong? Why are you so excited? Could it be that you guys have also played Kings of Glory and taken Little Lu Ban¡¯s missiles? Ye Qingge nodded to show that she wasn¡¯t lying. ¡°Lu Ban¡¯s craftsmanship is uncanny. There must be many extraordinary things in his handwritten letter. So it¡¯s not a myth, but a real book?¡± Jia Jingzhong¡¯s eyes flashed with an inexplicable light, but in the next moment, the light disappeared. ¡°It¡¯s just a pity that we¡¯re not fated to meet.¡± ¡°Then is it possible that the Northern Mang¡¯s crossbow was created by obtaining this book?¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible, it¡¯s possible. Otherwise, why would that barbarian make such a thing?¡± The four old men gathered together and analyzed the situation logically. Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t help but frown. They actually knew about Lu Ban? Could this be a fictional novel that complements reality? Daddy System? Dear System? Baby System? Ye Qingge tried to summon a system, but after summoning it in her heart for a long time, there was still no response. Sorry, she was thinking too much. ¡°Qingge, does this crossbow have a name?¡± Li Da suddenly remembered that he still did not know what this crossbow was called. ¡°Godfather, if I remember correctly, it seems to be called a three-way crossbow.¡± Ye Qingge smiled sweetly, looking very likable. She answered every question by Li Da, who she had taken advantage of. ¡°Three-way crossbow? Good name!¡± Li Da carefully placed the blueprint on the table, thinking about the crossbow being brought to the battlefield. Blinding the eyes of those Northern Mang people made Li Da¡¯s blood boil. Before that, Xiao An and Chen Andao¡¯s eyes were already blinded. They also wanted such an adopted daughter. ¡°That¡­¡± Li Da glanced at Ye Qingge and looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. ¡°Father, feel free to say what you want to say.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll get straight to the point.¡± Li Da rubbed his hands and blushed. ¡°Qingge, the craftsmen have never made these three-way crossbows before. They might not have seen them before. Can you¡­¡± Li Da hesitated for a long time before finally saying, ¡°Can you give them some pointers? Tell them what to do?¡± ¡°Of course, I can.¡± Seeing Ye Qingge nod, Jia Jingzhong and the others were overjoyed. Although she was only the little girl, she inexplicably made them trust her. Of course, she did have such strength. Jia Jingzhong quickly called for butler Wu and prepared a carriage to bring Ye Qingge to the weapon manufacturing room of General Zhengxi¡¯s manor. ¡­ That night, the candles in the First Prince¡¯s residence flickered. A handsome and tall figure was reflected in the window frame. A man in a green robe covered in a white veil was sitting in front of the table. If Ye Qingge was here, she would definitely recognize that this person was none other than Tang Mo, or Beitang Xiumo, whom she had met in the Liuxiang Hall. Not long after, Sha Qi walked in with a scar on his face. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that the muscles on his face were slightly knitted as he walked. He seemed to be enduring the pain. ¡°Master, this is news from the city and eastside.¡± After saying that, Sha Qi took out two letters from his pocket and placed them respectfully on the table in front of the man. Beitang Xiumo didn¡¯t move. After a long time, he asked. ¡°Do you feel wronged by this flogging?¡± ¡°Master, it¡¯s not unjust. It¡¯s indeed my fault and I failed to protect you.¡± As he spoke, Sha Qi knelt down on one knee. The muscles on his face gathered together with his movements. ¡°Alright, you may leave.¡± Beitang Xiumo nodded. Sha Qi accepted the order and left. Just as the door was about to close, Beitang Xiumo said indifferently, ¡°Go to Elder Wen¡¯s place to get the medicine.¡± Sha Qi¡¯s hand stopped moving and his eyes reddened. Then, he quickly left. How could a seven-foot-tall man shed tears just like that? After Sha Qi left, Beitang Xiumo reached out and took off the white veil over his eyes. A pair of closed eyes slowly opened. It was a pair of eyes that did not need any embellishment but could be said to be a work of art. They were as deep and mysterious as the night sky, but also as clear and bright as the lake. Beitang Xiumo¡¯s slender fingers picked up the letter on the table and slowly opened it. After reading it, he placed the letter on the candle and lit it, looking at the flame in his hand. The corners of his lips curled up into a faint smile. ¡°Ye Qingge? Ye Ge?¡­ Are you two the same person?¡± ¡­ With Ye Qingge¡¯s help, although the three-way crossbow was successfully made, it still took three days. The old men originally wanted to stay up late, but Ye Qingge stopped them. Staying up late was the direct cause of diseases and sudden death. She didn¡¯t want to be labeled as a jinx. Then how could she continue living? In the evening, there were a few burning clouds in the sky. The redness was especially beautiful. The sunlight shone into the armory through the window and landed on the newly made three-way crossbow. It was so dazzling that people could not open their eyes. Li Da held the three-way crossbow in his hands and couldn¡¯t bear to part with it. ¡°Old Li, Old Li, show us. Show us.¡± Chen Andao and Xiao An sandwiched Li Da between them. They really liked the crossbow. However, Li Da had been holding it for a long time and did not let go. However, they also wanted to touch it. ¡°I haven¡¯t finished reading it yet. I have to try installing a few arrows, right?¡± Li Da dodged left and right but refused to show them, making the two of them anxious. ¡°Then hurry up and try it. What¡¯s the point of just hugging it?¡± Jia Jingzhong glanced at Li Da and said bitterly. He had no choice. He was also filled with resentment because he had only touched the crossbow since it was made. He had just taken a look when it was snatched away by that old thing Li Da. Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Hmph! I¡¯ll try the crossbow after I¡¯ve seen enough. What can you do?¡± Li Da held the three-way crossbow tightly in his hand, afraid that others would covet it. In the end, it was Ye Qingge who broke the stalemate and handed Li Da three crossbow bolts. She wanted Li Da to try. Just look at his girl. She could read the room. Li Da happily took the bolts from Ye Qingge and loaded them one by one. Then, he pressed the trigger on the target in the armory. Pa! Pa! Pa! Don¡¯t misunderstand that it wasn¡¯t a strange sound. It was the sound of three arrows hitting the target. ¡°This force is too strong! It can shoot at least 50 feet away!¡± ¡°Not only 50 feet, at least 70 to 80 feet.¡± ¡°Aiya, stop guessing. Stop guessing. Let¡¯s give it a try. We¡¯ll know once we try.¡± The four old men gathered together again and spoke one after another. Ye Qingge looked at the four of them and frowned. Just as the four of them were clamoring to give it a try, Ye Qingge had already picked up her tools and was knocking on a piece of wood. ¡°Aiyo, look, you guys can¡¯t shoot as far as me.¡± ¡°Nonsense. I¡¯m the one who can shoot far.¡± ¡°I think the two of you are mediocre. If you want to talk about the distance, you have to rely on me.¡± ¡°Master, you¡¯re not far away from anyone.¡± ¡­ Just as the four of them were competing with flushed faces and felt that they had shot the furthest. Ye Qingge carried a small box over. ¡°Try this.¡± As she spoke, she placed the square opening under the box on the arrow rail in the middle. ¡°Qingge, what is this?¡± Li Da looked green and inexperienced. He just felt that it was a little strange to install such a thing on the crossbow. ¡°Try hitting it a few times in a row.¡± Ye Qingge smiled mysteriously. When Li Da heard this, he fired a few times. The arrows were fired one after another. ¡°It can actually fire continuously! It doesn¡¯t need to be one at a time?¡± ¡°If we get it to the battlefield, we¡¯ll be invincible.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great. That¡¯s great.¡± ¡°God bless Great Xiao.¡± ¡­ ¡°Come on, lend it to me again.¡± ¡°Let me see, let me see¡± ¡°Don¡¯t snatch it, you broke my crossbow!¡± The few old men almost made a move. The small boat of years of friendship almost capsized. Ye Qingge smiled and took a step back, hiding her achievements and reputation. ¡­ When Ye Qingge returned to General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate, it was already midnight. Although she had the invitation from General Zhanbei¡¯s residence, she could not stay there for too long. After all, she was now a divorced woman. As soon as Ye Qingge returned to the residence, she noticed that the servants were looking at her strangely. It was obvious that they were gloating and watching the show. What was Madam Bai up to now? Indeed, her premonition was right. Concubine Liu¡¯s courtyard was brightly lit. From afar, they could hear the woman¡¯s curses and cries coming from Concubine Liu¡¯s courtyard. ¡°If you ask me, then hand over her divorce letter obediently and avoid this physical pain.¡± Hearing this cold voice, she confirmed that it was undoubtedly the old woman beside Madam Bai. ¡°Madam, Madam, I beg you, please let Qingge go. I only found out yesterday that Minister Liu is already in his sixties. Qingge can¡¯t marry him, let alone be a concubine.¡± Accompanied by the woman¡¯s cries and the sound of her forehead hitting the ground, ¡°Aunt Liu, what are you talking about? What do you mean by letting Sixth Miss off? You make it sound like you¡¯re harming her. Madam is clearly giving her face. You have to know that Sixth Miss will go to jail if she goes to the government office for what she did. Don¡¯t be ungrateful.¡± Madam Bai did not speak, but old woman Li, who was beside her, pursed her lips and answered Aunt Liu. Ye Qingge ran a few steps into the courtyard and saw a woman kneeling in front of Madam Bai. Her white clothes were dirty from dragging her on the ground, and her hair was disheveled. Two old women held her arms, making her unable to move. She could only kowtow non-stop. It was Ye Qingge¡¯s biological mother, Concubine Liu. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s voice was as cold as the winter moon, and the cold air seemed to be able to penetrate into one¡¯s bones. There was no smile on her face at all. Her eyes, which had always been filled with cowardice, fear, and uneasiness, were now filled with anger and sharpness that could not be mistaken. Madam Bai felt that she was either crazy or the girl opposite her was crazy. How dare she look at her like that? Did she really become more capable after divorcing once? ¡°What else can I do? You know very well what you¡¯ve done.¡± A sharp voice sounded from the crowd. It was Ye Yuyao, who had returned yesterday. ¡°Isn¡¯t this Minister Liu¡¯s Madam? Why isn¡¯t your husband who is as old as your grandfather here?¡± Ye Qingge looked at Ye Yuyao calmly. She could roughly guess that she would definitely be involved in today¡¯s incident. ¡°You little b*tch, you still have the cheek to say that? If not for you, how would I have fallen into such a state?¡± Ye Yuyao looked at Ye Qingge and wished she could scratch her repulsive face. However, in the next moment, she smiled. ¡°However, don¡¯t be happy too early. Soon, you will be a concubine in the Liu residence. In the future, I will make you serve me tea every day and wash my feet every day!¡± Ye Yuyao stared venomously at Ye Qingge, like a venomous snake growing in a cold and damp place. ¡°Madam, hysteria is a disease and you should seek treatment. As for the tea you mentioned? Wash your feet?¡± Ye Qingge glanced at Ye Yuyao, then the corners of her lips curled up into a sweet yet mocking smile. ¡°You¡¯re dreaming!¡± ¡°Pfft!¡± The man in black, who had been lying on the roof and watching the event location for a long time, couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Fortunately, the scene below was chaotic enough that no one noticed that there was another person on the roof. His premonition was right. She was indeed an interesting girl. She really dared to say anything. The man became more and more interested in watching the show. He even took out a dark green brocade bag from his waist. From the quality, craftsmanship, and material style, it was not an ordinary item. There must be some rare treasure or priceless item inside. The man opened the bag and slowly took out a handful¡­ Melon seeds? Then, he began to eat it happily. ¡°Someone, capture this little b*tch and beat her up.¡± Ye Yuyao was furious. Although she was not the daughter of the first wife, she had been well-versed in the ways of flattery and bullying the weak for many years, so she was extremely flattering to Madam Bai. Therefore, other than the two legitimate daughters, Ye Suyun and Ye Qingyue, she was the highest in rank. Usually, Ye Qingge treated her like a cat that had seen a mouse, but who would have thought that she would cause her to suffer such a huge loss? When she returned home yesterday, she had already thought it through. She definitely wouldn¡¯t let her off so easily. Now that she still dared to provoke her, she had to teach her a lesson! When the servants heard this, they wanted to charge forward. However, at this moment, Aunt Liu suddenly had the strength to break free from the restraints of the two old women. By the time the two old maids reacted, Concubine Liu had already crawled in front of First Madam. ¡°Madam, I beg you, please let Qingge go. I¡¯ll repay you in my next life.¡± As Aunt Liu spoke, she grabbed the hem of First Madam¡¯s skirt and begged bitterly. Unexpectedly, the old woman beside First Madam kicked Concubine Liu in the face, causing her to fall to the ground. ¡°Get lost! You despicable thing, can you afford to compensate for dirtying Madam¡¯s clothes?¡± Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Are you useless? You can¡¯t even catch a person?¡± That old woman was none other than Old Woman Li, the trusted aide of Madam Bai. Old Woman Li Li scolded the two old women who were holding Aunt Liu just now. ¡°Very good, you¡¯ve really made me angry!¡± Although Concubine Liu was not her biological mother, when she saw Concubine Liu being beaten up, her body instinctively became furious. As Ye Qingge spoke, the corners of her lips curled up. This smile made one shudder. Or rather, it was a death signal from the Bloodthirsty to the enemy. Everyone, including Madam Bai, could not help but shiver. It was still their familiar faces, but this oppressive aura was unfamiliar to them. It was as if she had killed thousands of enemy soldiers on the battlefield and was not afraid. It was as if he was an army of thousands. Even the man in black couldn¡¯t help but stop munching on melon seeds. He just stared quietly at Ye Qingge. Ye Qingge slowly raised her right hand. She seemed to be holding a ¡°black thing¡± in her hand. No one could clearly see how Ye Qingge had attacked. Because she was still thirty feet away from the old woman. However, after a bang, Old Woman Li, who had kicked Concubine Liu, fell to the ground. The leg she had used to kick Concubine Liu was bleeding profusely. ¡°Aiyo, aiyo, it hurts. Aiyo, aiyo, Madam, Madam, save me.¡± The old woman was no longer as arrogant as before. She hugged her legs and wailed. Like a pig being slaughtered! ¡°Old woman Li, how are you? Quick, go find a doctor!¡± Madam Bai squatted beside Li and asked anxiously. Li was her nanny. Ever since she married into the Ye family, Li had been by her side and was her most caring confidant. ¡°Madam, I¡¯m afraid we need to stop the bleeding first,¡± another old woman said nervously. ¡°Go! Hurry up and get the blood-staunching elixir,¡± First Madam said anxiously. For a moment, the people brought by Madam Bai into the garden were in chaos. No one noticed when Ye Qingge helped Concubine Liu up to tidy her hair and wipe the blood off her head. After a panic, the doctor ordered someone to carry Li to her room, while Madam Bai stayed in Aunt Liu and her daughter¡¯s courtyard with the others. ¡°What did you do just now? If anything happens to Li, I¡¯ll beat you to death.¡± Madam Bai looked at Ye Qingge with hatred, but she didn¡¯t dare to act rashly. At this moment, Ye Yuyao was also hiding behind everyone, afraid that there would be a hole in her leg like Li Mo¡¯s. ¡°A servant who offends her superiors. I¡¯ll teach her a lesson on behalf of Mother so that others won¡¯t gossip and say that Mother is a crooked stick and will have a crooked shadow.¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s lips curled into a sweet and warm smile. She didn¡¯t seem to care that her words had enraged Madam Bai. ¡°Someone slap her mouth!¡± Madam Bai was so angry that her entire body was trembling. This was the first time a concubine¡¯s daughter had scolded her! Coupled with the fact that Li Da¡¯s previous two angry scoldings were all because of her, Madam Bai was furious. This little b*tch must be taught a lesson today! ¡°Alright, come over if you¡¯re not afraid of death!¡± Ye Qingge said sweetly and even smiled brightly, but her smile was terrifying. ¡°Qingge¡­¡± Concubine Liu was hiding behind Ye Qingge as she tugged at her daughter¡¯s sleeve in fear. Today, they had completely offended Madam Bai. They would probably not have a good time. Ye Qingge patted Concubine Liu¡¯s hand comfortingly, indicating for her not to worry. The two old women looked at each other and did not dare to go forward, mainly because Li Mo¡¯s leg injury was too scary. Hearing her cry out made their legs ache. ¡°Since you have nothing to do, go and bring me two chairs.¡± Ye Qingge looked at a servant. As she spoke, she waved the ¡°black thing¡± in his hand, threatening him to follow her commands. The servant was frightened. Thinking of Li¡¯s legs, he immediately lowered his head and ignored Madam Bai¡¯s murderous gaze. He hurried into the room and brought out two chairs. Then, he respectfully placed it in front of Ye Qingge and Aunt Liu. When Madam Bai saw this, she almost fainted from anger. She was still standing, but she did not expect the old and the young slut to have chairs first. After pressing Concubine Liu down onto the chair, Ye Qingge sat down calmly. She looked at Madam Bai and Ye Yuyao with a sweet smile. She actually had the cheek to smile? This was clearly a provocation! Madam Bai was so angry that her face turned red, but she didn¡¯t dare to act rashly. She only occasionally glanced at the ¡°black thing¡± in Ye Qingge¡¯s hand. ¡°This is called a gun. It can hit the target every time without a miss.¡± Ye Qingge looked at the First Madam and explained, ¡°Li was lucky. She only hit her leg. If she accidentally hit her head, tsk tsk¡­¡± Ye Qingge clicked her tongue and didn¡¯t continue. Li was not seriously injured. Considering that doctors in this era did not know how to treat gunshot wounds, she had missed slightly. At most, it was a bullet graze. Hearing Ye Qingge¡¯s words, everyone couldn¡¯t help but break out in a cold sweat. How could Li be considered lucky when she was being carried out? At this moment, when they looked at the soft and weak Sixth Miss again, she seemed to be even more terrifying than that Yama. ¡°Where did you get that thing?¡± After all, Madam Bai was the General¡¯s Madam. Although she was also afraid, her arrogance did not decrease. She probably wouldn¡¯t dare to do anything to her. She would have to go to jail for hurting her mother! What she needed to know now was where the gun she was talking about came from. She could not leave such a powerful thing with her. Otherwise, how could she control her in the future? ¡°You mean this¡­¡± Ye Qingge deliberately dragged out the last syllable and shook it in the direction of Madam Bai. The people around Madam Bai immediately covered their heads and fled. Madam Bai could not help but take a step back. When she saw the mocking smile on Ye Qingge¡¯s face, she was furious! This b*tch must have done it on purpose! ¡°I picked it up.¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s tone was light. ¡°Picked it up? You¡¯re talking nonsense. You usually don¡¯t leave the house. How could you pick up such a good thing!¡± Madam Bai gritted her teeth. This was also something she did not understand. Ye Qingge was usually as timid as a mouse. Why did she suddenly become a different person today? She had such a scary thing in her hand. ¡°Can¡¯t I pick it up if I don¡¯t go out? I picked it up behind that willow tree.¡± Ye Qingge lifted her chin towards the willow tree in the courtyard. Everyone could not help but look at the willow tree. Could it really have been picked up there? Even the man on the roof could not help but take a look. Then, when she was toying with everyone, she smiled. Her smile reached her eyes. It made her eyes, which were already beautiful to the point of anger, sparkle even more. After that, the man continued to munch on his melon seeds. However, his beautiful eyes never left Ye Qingge and her hand. When Madam Bai heard this, she laughed in her heart. As expected of the little girl who knew nothing. She dug a hole for herself with just one sentence. ¡°Who in your courtyard has that thing? Could it be that an outsider came in and left it behind?¡± When Madam Bai said this, she almost said that Concubine Liu had an affair. Of course, it was also possible that Ye Qingge had seduced some wild man. In any case, it made people¡¯s imaginations run wild. Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios A dark light flashed in Ye Qingge¡¯s eyes. ¡°Mother, are you sure that this was left behind by an outsider? Mother has always been virtuous and good at managing the family in the capital. I didn¡¯t expect you to not know that an outsider had entered?¡± Ye Qingge frowned slightly, looking innocent and confused. She looked extremely cute. Of course, she was also extremely b*tchy. As expected, after Ye Qingge finished speaking, Madam Bai¡¯s expression changed. Did she change her attitude just like that? She did not have a strong enough mental fortitude. She had yet to finish her sentence! ¡°It¡¯s fine if this outsider is a woman, but what if it¡¯s a man? If that man can easily enter our courtyard, then it shouldn¡¯t be difficult for him to enter Mother¡¯s courtyard, right? Mother, just thinking about it is terrifying!¡± Ye Qingge pretended to look around nervously. It was as if there were really evil people in the residence. Don¡¯t you want everyone to come up with ideas? Then let¡¯s all come up with ideas together. Anyway, she¡¯s not afraid. ¡°Shut up! Shut up!¡± Madam Bai pointed at Ye Qingge with one hand and covered her chest with the other. She was so angry that she almost fainted. Fortunately, there were maidservants supporting her. Only then did she stabilize herself. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do as you say.¡± Ye Qingge pretended to be well-behaved, which made Madam Bai even angrier. She kept calling her mother and pretended to be respectful, but she knew that this little b*tch was just trying to anger her. However, when she saw the gun she was holding, she could not do anything to her for the moment. ¡°Let me ask you, are you going to be Minister Liu¡¯s concubine or not?¡± Although she knew that she wouldn¡¯t be at her mercy, Madam Bai still wanted to give it a try. ¡°If you obediently go to Minister Liu¡¯s residence today, everything you did to Yuyao will be forgiven. If you don¡¯t go, you¡¯ll suffer when Yuyao and Minister Liu report you to the government office. I¡¯m afraid no one can protect you then!¡± ¡°Mother, why don¡¯t I understand what you¡¯re saying? Why would Sister Yuyao sue me? Everyone knows that I, Ye Qingge, was the one who married into the Liu Residence that day, but Sister Yuyao had deep feelings for the minister and recommended herself to sleep with him. I couldn¡¯t bear to see my sister become a slave or a concubine, so I asked for a divorce and gave the position of Madam to Sister. Why is Sister actually so heartless?¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she covered her face and started crying. Her shaking shoulders made her look pitiful and sad. The servants in the residence looked at each other. What did they hear? Was this the truth? Why was it completely different from what Miss Yuyao had said? They didn¡¯t expect her to be a drama queen. One moment, she was baring her fangs and brandishing her claws, and the next moment, she looked pitiful. She switched between the two states with ease. They had never seen such an interesting little thing. The man in black was munching on melon seeds as he watched Ye Qingge perform in the courtyard. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? You¡¯re clearly the one who harmed me!¡± Ye Yuyao¡¯s face flushed red. What self-recommendation? She had clearly been knocked unconscious. If she really recommended herself, it would be the right form. How could it be that old thing! Her life had been ruined by Ye Qingge. It¡¯s been three days and the Liu residence was in a mess. Those concubines were also wild foxes who had become more difficult to fight with. They even gave Minister Liu a bewitching potion. That old thing was a little indifferent to her now. It had only been three days! Ye Yuyao looked at Ye Qingge, who wanted nothing more than to tear her mouth apart and scratch her face. However, when she saw what Ye Qingge was holding, she could only cower. ¡°I harmed you? I caused you to change from a newlywed to a divorcee? Instead of being a good Madam, you became a divorced woman who was chased back to her maiden home to be bullied? Then I can¡¯t wait for someone to harm me. Let me sleep and change from a sister-in-law to a Madam!¡± It was too vicious! It was too derogatory! It was too awesome! Sixth Miss¡¯s mouth was so sharp. Why didn¡¯t they notice it before? The maidservants in the courtyard had a new understanding of Ye Qingge, which was that the Sixth Miss had gone completely crazy from the divorce! ¡°You said that these are all your one-sided words. Moreover, marriage has always been decided by parents. It¡¯s your blessing that Minister Liu wants to ask you for it. Don¡¯t be so shameless.¡± Madam Bai watched as Ye Qingge made things clear. Today, she was going to force Ye Qingge to return to the Liu Residence to be a concubine. If not, how was she going to get the 50,000 taels of silver back? If it weren¡¯t for the fact that she had a powerful gun in her hands, she would have been tied up and thrown back to the Liu residence. Was she allowed to behave atrociously here? ¡°You also said that my parents are the matchmaker. My father isn¡¯t at home. I don¡¯t know if he agrees or not, so I can¡¯t marry him.¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she brushed away the non-existent dust on her dress, as if she was treating Madam Bai as dust. She didn¡¯t care at all. Madam Bai was so angry that she saw stars. In modern times, she would have known that this situation was called elevated blood pressure. Generally speaking, secondary control was required. If one did not control it well, it would be easy for them to die. ¡°Your father is not at home, and your grandmother has also gone to the Five Blessings Temple. I¡¯ll handle everything in the residence. I said that you¡¯ll marry over, but you actually disobeyed your mother¡¯s orders?¡± Madam Bai was so angry that her fingers were trembling. According to the original owner¡¯s memory, this was a feudal and centralized society. There were also three concubines and four virtues. They were especially unfriendly to women. Therefore, her marital autonomy was indeed in the hands of her mother. Even her biological mother had no say over it. However, her grandmother, Old Madam Ye, was actually in charge of this family. This time, because she went to the temple to fast, Madam Bai acted first and reported later. ¡°Can you really make my father¡¯s decision?¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s large eyes were filled with shock and disbelief. Madam Bai sneered. Now you know who the king of this family is, right? ¡°Of course, I¡¯m his wife. Of course, I can be his master!¡± ¡°You¡¯re his wife too?¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s eyes widened. Upon closer inspection, her expression was somewhat suspicious. ¡°Too?¡± Madam Bai finally felt that something was wrong. She was the only Madam in the Ye Residence. Why did she say ¡®too¡¯? ¡°When will my foster father, Li Da, and you¡­¡± Before Ye Qingge could finish her sentence, it was enough to cause one¡¯s imagination to run wild. She subconsciously covered her mouth with her small hand. ¡°You! You¡­¡± As soon as Madam Bai finished speaking, she fainted. The surrounding servants were in a mess. In the end, a few people carried Madam Bai back to their courtyard. Ye Yuyao followed behind everyone. Before leaving the courtyard, she glared fiercely at Ye Qingge. However, she did not dare to stay for long, afraid that she would be plotted against by her. No, she couldn¡¯t think about it. The moment she thought about it, the back of her neck hurt. They ran quite fast. ¡­ Seeing the majestic group leave, there were still four little girls standing in the courtyard with their heads lowered. She remembered that they were the maidservants in this courtyard. One of them was Gui Hua, who had come to her room the day before yesterday. Gui Hua? Hiss! This name was really¡­ amazing. ¡°Do the four of you know what you did wrong?¡± Ye Qingge asked unhurriedly, her right index finger twirling the gun in her hand from time to time. When the four of them heard this, they hurriedly knelt on the ground. Two of them were so frightened that they cried. Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Gui Hua looked up at Ye Qingge and said with an aggrieved expression. ¡°Gui Hua1? The fragrance of osmanthus is soft and sweet. It¡¯s the most delicious to make osmanthus cakes. However, I don¡¯t dare to eat you.¡± Ye Qingge laughed mockingly. ¡°Miss, I really don¡¯t know what I did wrong.¡± ¡°Oh? You don¡¯t know? What about you guys? You guys probably don¡¯t know either?¡± Ye Qingge raised her eyebrows and asked the other three maidservants. The two crying maidservants also shook their heads and said that they did not know. Only the other maidservant lowered her head slightly and did not speak or move. ¡°Looks like you know where you went wrong. Tell me then.¡± Ye Qingge looked at the maidservant who didn¡¯t cry or move. ¡°It¡¯s our fault for not protecting Miss and Concubine well,¡± the maidservant said in a low voice. ¡°At least you understand a little.¡± Ye Qingge nodded and looked at Gui Hua. ¡°Do you know what you did wrong this time?¡± ¡°But Miss, we¡¯re just slaves. If First Madam doesn¡¯t let us move, we won¡¯t dare to move either. Otherwise, we¡¯ll be offending our superiors.¡± Gui Hua was still defending herself. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s true that you¡¯re slaves, but it¡¯s precisely because you¡¯re slaves that you should abide by your duty as slaves. That is to be loyal to the master.¡± Although Ye Qingge said it lightly, it made people feel pressured for no reason. Other than Gui Hua, the others lowered their heads even more. ¡°But Miss, First Madam has so many people. How can we stop her?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not forcing you to fight to the death to protect your master. I probably don¡¯t have that kind of relationship with you, but I can¡¯t just stand there and watch your master get beaten up.¡± Ye Qingge paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Do you know that a servant who isn¡¯t loyal to her master won¡¯t be placed in an important position no matter where she goes?¡± Ye Qingge glanced at Gui Hua after she finished speaking. Gui Hua felt her hair stand on end under Ye Qingge¡¯s gaze. Could it be that the Young Miss had discovered something? Ye Qingge ignored Gui Hua and looked at the maid who admitted her mistake. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Tao Hua[Hua means flower].¡± Ye Qingge raised an eyebrow when she heard this. Did the original owner come up with names following a pattern? ¡°What about you two? What kind of flowers are you two?¡± Ye Qingge looked at the crying duo. ¡°I¡¯m Xing Hua.¡± ¡°I¡¯m Cui Hua.¡± Cui Hua on pickled vegetables? Was that alright? ¡­ Ye Qingge fell silent. ¡°From now on, your name will be Yuan Chun, and your name will be Ying Chun.¡± Ye Qingge said to Xing Hua and Cui Hua before turning to Tao Hua. ¡°Your name will be Tan Chun.¡± The three maidservants were stunned. Although they were a little puzzled, they finally agreed and said in unison, ¡°Thank you for the name, Miss.¡± ¡°Young Miss, what about me?¡± Gui Hua looked at Ye Qingge. Why was it that everyone else had changed their names, but she was the only one who had not? ¡°Your name is pretty good, there¡¯s no need to change it.¡± What Ye Qingge didn¡¯t say was that since you wouldn¡¯t be staying in my courtyard for long, there was no need to change it. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all for today. You may leave. Remember, those who sincerely follow me will not be mistreated.¡± Waving his hand at the four of them, Ye Qingge gestured for them to leave. Although they had received the order, the four of them didn¡¯t dare to move. Ye Qingge put the gun back into the system and ignored them. She helped Concubine Liu into the room. ¡°Qingge, are you hurt anywhere?¡± When they entered the house, Concubine Liu held Ye Qingge¡¯s hand and looked at her daughter with heartache. She couldn¡¯t help but cry again. Ye Qingge felt her temples throbbing. She was really afraid of women crying. ¡°Mother, I¡¯m not injured, but Mother¡¯s head is broken.¡± Following the original owner¡¯s memories, Ye Qingge found the medicine in Concubine Liu¡¯s room. She applied medicine for Concubine Liu slowly. ¡°I was useless and couldn¡¯t protect you. In the end, I even implicated you. If I had known that Minister Liu was an old man, I wouldn¡¯t have let you marry him even if I died.¡± As Concubine Liu spoke, she started crying again. She really did not know. Madam claimed that she had found a good family for Qingge to be Madam. She believed it because she had been a concubine for the rest of her life. She had been bullied and looked down on by others, and she would never be able to raise her head. Therefore, she did not want her daughter to walk her own path. Unexpectedly, she harmed her daughter in the end. Not only did she marry an old man, but he also divorced her in the end. ¡°Mother, don¡¯t cry. I¡¯m fine. You didn¡¯t implicate me. I¡¯m just staying by your side. Everything is the best arrangement.¡± Ye Qingge was actually a little afraid that Concubine Liu would cry. Whenever she saw Concubine Liu cry, her head would ache. ¡°But we offended First Madam today. What should we do in the future? First Madam will definitely take revenge.¡± Concubine Liu stopped crying, but her face was filled with worry. ¡°Mother, don¡¯t be afraid. We¡¯ll deal with whatever comes our way. Didn¡¯t we drive them away today?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the truth, Qingge? Did Ye Yuyao climb into bed?¡± As Concubine Liu spoke, her heart ached so much that she was about to cry. Suddenly, she thought of something. ¡°Remember to call me Aunt in the future. Only when addressing First Madam can you call me Mother. Don¡¯t call me wrongly again.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Ye Qingge looked at the beautiful and weak woman in front of her. Although she was in a sorry state, it did not affect her beauty at all. That kind of beauty that made one pity her was really difficult to not be moved. It was probably because of her beauty that people hated her. ¡°Mother¡­ Aunt, she was indeed the one who climbed into bed.¡± Ye Qingge nodded, not wanting her image to collapse too much. Although it seemed to have collapsed beyond recognition. ¡°It¡¯s actually true. I knew it. They did it on purpose. They must have done it on purpose.¡± As Concubine Liu spoke, her eyes filled with tears again. ¡°They arranged so many things because they wanted you to be their concubine.¡± You¡¯re probably wishing for them. She wasn¡¯t interested in being Madam, so she gave the position of Madam to someone else. ¡°Aunt, it¡¯s fine. I¡¯m fine like this.¡± Ye Qingge hurriedly spoke, afraid that Concubine Liu would continue crying. ¡°What¡¯s so good about it? No matter what, you¡¯ve been married before. Who will marry you in the future? I don¡¯t want you to be like me. In the end, you can only be a concubine. As Aunt Liu spoke, she lovingly caressed Ye Qingge¡¯s face, and then sorrow welled up in her heart. In the end, she still cried¡­ ¡­ After leaving Concubine Liu¡¯s room, Ye Qingge returned to her own room. Concubine Liu had too many questions to ask. For example, how did Ye Yuyao persecute the original owner of the body and take away the position of Madam? Where did she get that powerful ¡®gun¡¯ from? Why did she suddenly change so much? Ye Qingge still had to tell ninety-nine more lies to cover up one lie. Fortunately, Concubine Liu was an innocent woman and easily believed her daughter¡¯s words. As soon as Ye Qingge entered the room, she noticed something strange in the room, even though she had never learned martial arts before. However, her years of experience as a special forces soldier told her that there was someone in the room. Ye Qingge quietly sized up the room, which places were suitable for hiding people. As she thought about it, she wondered who it could be. After sizing up the room, Ye Qingge¡¯s gaze locked onto the beam. In the next moment, a gun appeared in her sleeve. Just as she was about to raise it, a male voice with a hint of a smile sounded from the beam. ¡°Miss Ye, don¡¯t misunderstand. I¡¯m a good person.¡± As he spoke, a tall black figure descended from the roof beam and landed on the ground without making a sound. Chapter 20 - F*ck, Its For Real Chapter 20 F*ck, It¡¯s For Real ¡°Good people? Good people come from the roof beams of a girl¡¯s house?¡± Ye Qingge watched as the man took a step back and distanced himself from her. He wanted to be safe. Was this Qinggong? Although she had seen many high-tech weapons in the 23rd century, Qinggong had always been a legend. It was said that the last person in China who knew Qinggong was killed by a foreigner. What a pity. Even with parachutes and wings, they still needed external help. Sorry, I digressed! Ye Qingge snapped out of her thoughts and tilted her head to look at the man who had just stood up and immediately lowered his head to brush the corner of his shirt. Mysophobia! Appraisal complete. Then, she saw him slowly raise his head toward her. How could there be such a beautiful pair of eyes in this world? No, it didn¡¯t seem possible to use superficial words like simple beauty to describe his eyes. His face was covered, revealing only a pair of soul-stirring eyes. The light in the room illuminated his face, but it could not illuminate his dark and deep eyes. The deep darkness seemed to be able to absorb everything in the world. Under the gaze of such a pair of eyes, no one could not fall for it, and Ye Qingge was no exception. She stared into his eyes in a daze, wanting to explore the depths. This was the first time Ye Qingge had let down her guard, which gave him an opportunity. The man took a step forward and his slender fingers landed on the top of Ye Qingge¡¯s shoulder blade and chest. With just a light tap, she was unable to move. By the time she reacted, it was too late. Beauty was really a curse to the country, and men were a curse to others! Ye Qingge deeply criticized herself. ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard of the term ¡®gentleman on the beam¡¯? It means that even if you¡¯re on the beam, you¡¯re still a gentleman.¡¯ ¡°If you promise me that you won¡¯t make a sound, I¡¯ll undo your mute acupoint. But if you don¡¯t listen, I won¡¯t be polite.¡± Seeing that she blinked in agreement, the man undid her mute acupoint. The man crossed his arms and looked at Ye Qingge calmly. He saw that she was only looking at him thoughtfully. Generally speaking, when a young lady encountered such a thing, she would either cry or faint from fear. However, she didn¡¯t seem to be afraid. ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve seen someone so shameless.¡± The man¡¯s expression froze when he heard that. Even his good-looking eyes froze for a moment. This was the first time in his life that someone had scolded him for being thick-skinned. This was simply too much for his skin to bear. However, at the next moment, he thought about how he had covered his face and suddenly felt relieved. ¡°Miss Ye, has anyone ever said that your mouth is really hateful?¡± As the man spoke, his gaze landed on her lips. They were two red petals that looked like flowers that could drip blood. Her lips were beautiful and full, like a fruit soaked in honey that made one want to take a bite. The man¡¯s eyes darkened and returned to normal in the next moment. Ye Qingge naturally saw the man¡¯s gaze and understood. He was a good person. Judging from his eyes, he was probably not bad-looking. Why did he have to be a rapist? What a pity! ¡°I say, big brother, we don¡¯t resort to insinuations. Do you want money or people?¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she tried to move her body. It was written in the novel that acupuncture points were usually temporarily sealed and would be released after a period of time. If the blood in her body flowed quickly, she would probably be able to undo it faster. When the man heard Ye Qingge¡¯s words, he was clearly stunned. Was his temperament that bad? He was actually treated as a bandit and a rapist? However, he also didn¡¯t expect Ye Qingge to be so straightforward, so he raised his eyebrows and asked her, ¡°So what if I want money? So what if I want people?¡± ¡°If you want money, there¡¯s jewelry in the cabinet beside my bed. You can get it yourself, but I¡¯m a concubine¡¯s daughter and I¡¯m used to being mistreated by my legitimate mother. I don¡¯t have much money.¡± Ye Qingge spoke pitifully, her big eyes even showing a hint of grievance. If he hadn¡¯t seen her various expressions and acting skills before, he would have believed her. However, what she said was indeed the truth. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that she had something powerful in her hands, she would have been a concubine of the Liu family by now. ¡°What if I want people?¡± As the man spoke, he hooked Ye Qingge¡¯s chin and made her look at him. Her beautiful eyes were filled with vibrant colors. It was clearly a teasing gaze, but it did not make people feel frivolous at all. Instead, it was a charm that exuded a bad taste. She had seen many outstanding men, but she had to admit that this man in front of her definitely had the capital to make people submit. And they were die-hard fans. Although she couldn¡¯t see half of his face, she thought he wouldn¡¯t be ugly. Or rather, he should be very handsome. Half of Tang Mo¡¯s face subconsciously appeared in her mind. If this person¡¯s eyes could reach Tang Mo, it would be like Fan Bingbing¡¯s face paired with Mo Wenwei¡¯s legs[1]. He would be invincible! What kind of a handsome man would he be? Was it the kind of person who could be trampled to death just by going out? ¡°If you want a person, I suggest you go to the Liu residence to look for Ye Yuyao. She probably doesn¡¯t have a harmonious married life now.¡± This old man was talking about the wildness of youth, a pear blossom tree pressing down on a crabapple. ¡°What shoes?¡± The man looked at Ye Qingge. For the first time, he realized that he couldn¡¯t understand what someone was saying. ¡°You mean you want me to wear old shoes?¡± Confusion and hesitation flashed across the man¡¯s good-looking eyes. Was that what she meant? These words were a little too bold. How was this something a young lady from a noble family would say? ¡°You can interpret it that way? But you¡¯re probably right.¡¯ Ye Qingge felt that if this man were to take the official exam, his comprehension ability would definitely be perfect. To be able to match this magically, it actually had a deeper meaning. He was really a talent. ¡°You¡¯re not afraid of me?¡± The man nodded firmly. This little girl was not afraid of him at all. From the beginning until now, there was no fear of a young girl facing a strange man alone. Was she too sure that nothing would happen to her? Or did she have a way to save her life? If it was the latter, would it be more powerful than her so-called ¡°gun¡±? ¡°Who said I¡¯m not afraid of you? I¡¯m afraid of death. I¡¯m very cooperative because I¡¯m afraid of death.¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, a few drops of tears rolled down her cheeks and fell to the ground like pearls. The man narrowed his beautiful eyes and sized Ye Qingge up seriously. At this moment, he could no longer tell which of her words were true and which were false. He had only met this kind of person twice since he was born, and this was the third time. ¡°I don¡¯t want money or Ye Yuyao. I want¡­ you.¡± Following the man¡¯s teasing words, he took a step forward and lifted Ye Qingge¡¯s veil with his slender fingers. Under the flickering candlelight, her shoulders were as fair and smooth as pearls. F*ck, was he serious? Chapter 21 - A Slap for a Sweet Date Chapter 21 A Slap for a Sweet Date Ye Qingge kept cursing and cursing his ancestors and relatives in her heart, but her tears flowed even more fiercely on her face. She did not speak or beg for mercy. She just cried softly. Her big teary eyes looked at him aggrievedly, and she even began to sob softly. Due to the pitiful appearance of her shoulders that could only tremble slightly after having her acupoints sealed, the charming atmosphere had just now disappeared. However, what she did not know was that the more helpless she was, the more it stimulated some people¡¯s bestial nature. However, he admitted that he was not that kind of bastard. In fact, because of her tears, there was a trace of reluctance in his heart that even he did not notice. ¡°Why? Are you afraid now?¡± The man smiled playfully. He did not touch her clothes again. Instead, he bent down and lifted her chin so that she could communicate with his eyes at close range. ¡°Anyone would be afraid.¡± Ye Qingge said with grievance. ¡°How about this? If you really don¡¯t want to, I won¡¯t force you, but you have to give me something in exchange.¡± The man reached out and wiped away the tears on her face with his thumb. The touch of her delicate skin made him feel as if his fingers were rolling and sliding on the most expensive brocade. It was actually a little irresistible. ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯ll give you everything.¡± Ye Qingge nodded cooperatively as if she was really scared. In her heart, she was thinking he indeed came prepared! She knew that this man didn¡¯t seem to lack money or women. Why would he come here? ¡°I want your thing.¡± ¡°What do you want? What thing?¡± Ye Qingge asked subconsciously. What was he talking about? ¡°Just the thing.¡± Seeing that Ye Qingge didn¡¯t seem to be faking it, the man said as he gestured with his hand, ¡°It¡¯s not too long, but it seems to be quite hard.¡± Seeing that she was still frowning as if she didn¡¯t understand, he said directly, ¡°It¡¯s the thing you used to injure that old woman just now.¡± Shit! So he was talking about the gun. Yes, she had just spoken English on a whim. She did not expect to cause such a huge misunderstanding. He kept thing, thing, thing making her almost think that he was really a rapist. When she thought about what he had just said, she felt embarrassed¡­ ¡°That¡¯s a gun. Ye Qingge didn¡¯t want to hear the word ¡®thing¡¯ ever again, so she quickly corrected the unnecessary misunderstanding. ¡°Gun?¡± The man¡¯s expression did not change, but he could not help but suspect that shouldn¡¯t a gun be long? Was she trying to trick him into not knowing about the spear[1]? But she didn¡¯t look like she was lying. ¡°Yeah, gun.¡± Ye Qingge realized that she could move her neck a little, so she nodded. ¡°Are you going to give me your gun?¡± How could she not? ¡°Of course, I can give you this gun, but you have to unlock my acupoints before I can get it for you.¡¯ Ye Qingge looked at the man and gestured for him to quickly undo her acupoints. ¡°There¡¯s no need to trouble yourself. You just have to agree. I can take the things myself.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± As the man spoke, he touched Ye Qingge¡¯s slender waist. It was already a slender waist, so if she wanted to hide a gun, he could naturally find it immediately. However, after touching it twice, there was still nothing She had a delicate waist and was really a good seedling that could bring disaster to the country and the people. As he thought about it, the man¡¯s face subconsciously turned red. Fortunately, there was a veil. ¡°Hey, hey, hey. It¡¯s not there.¡± Ye Qingge almost screamed out loud. He looked over and could only shout softly under the man¡¯s tyranny. ¡°Then tell me where it is.¡± The man¡¯s voice was cold as he looked at Ye Qingge. ¡°Let go of me. I¡¯ll get it for you.¡¯ Her gun was in the system. She had put it back the moment he pressed the acupoint. How could he find it like this? The man glanced at Ye Qingge and felt that she might be playing tricks. So he searched her two wide sleeves twice more, but still found nothing. He didn¡¯t believe that she wouldn¡¯t have something so useful with her. He looked at her twice before his gaze landed on her towering chest. Would it be there? ¡°Hey, I said I¡¯ll get it for you. That¡¯s not it. It¡¯s not there.¡± Ye Qingge was starting to panic. It was true that she was a special forces soldier, but she didn¡¯t even bat an eyelid when faced with criminals. But she was still a woman. She had never experienced such a thing. The man quickly averted his gaze and coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment. For the first time in his life, he felt embarrassed. ¡°I didn¡¯t say I¡¯d take it.¡± ¡°But how do I know if I¡¯ll harm me after I unseal your acupoints? After all, that gun of yours is very powerful.¡± Looks like this person isn¡¯t stupid. If you unlock my acupoints, I¡¯ll definitely shoot your hand immediately. Although that was what she thought, she could not say it like that. ¡°How about this? You put a knife to my neck. As long as I make the slightest movement, you¡¯ll slit my neck. Is that alright?¡± It seemed to make sense? ¡°All right, don¡¯t try anything funny.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, he reached out and tapped Ye Qingge¡¯s shoulder, instantly unlocking her acupoints. A short knife landed on her neck. It felt slightly cold. Ye Qingge stood there for a little too long and her blood was not circulating, so she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, the man pulled her back in time. Ye Qingge once again vowed in her heart that she would train this rotten body well. ¡°Give it to me.¡± Seeing that she had stabilized herself, the man let go of her arm. He felt that after the awkward conversation just now, the hand holding her arm was a little hot. ¡°Okay, let me take a break.¡± She reached out to rub her neck, rotated her head and two shoulders, and then crossed her hands to stretch her muscles. The next moment, she took out the black gun from her sleeve. ¡°I won¡¯t hurt you, so don¡¯t act rashly.¡± The man¡¯s voice suddenly turned cold and Ye Qingge put away the thought of fighting him. She didn¡¯t expect him to be so quick-witted. She did want to fight him head-on just now, but since he was vigilant, she would not be able to gain anything. Hence, Ye Qingge obediently raised the pistol above her head with both hands and handed it to the man behind her. In the next moment, his hand felt light, and the cold touch on his neck disappeared. ¡°Where did you get this?¡± The man weighed the gun in his hand. It was very heavy. From the looks of it, it was made of iron. There was a hole in the front and a strange piece of iron below. This seemed to be a hidden weapon? ¡°I picked it up.¡± Don¡¯t ask. If you ask, I just picked it up. The man laughed when he heard that. This little girl was using the same method to deal with Madam Bai to deal with him. Unfortunately, he was not Madam Bai. Therefore, he slowly took out a stack of paper from his pocket and placed it on the table. ¡°Picked it up? Do you think I¡¯ll believe you? Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not someone who takes things for free.¡± The man paused and continued to smile. ¡°Here is a banknote worth 100,000 taels of silver. All the banks in the country can pay for it. I only need you to tell me where this thing came from and how to use it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a gentleman, aren¡¯t I?¡± The man looked at Ye Qingge with a smile in his eyes. Was he giving her a sweet date after a slap? Chapter 22 - You Have to Pay Back When Youre Out Chapter 22 You Have to Pay Back When You¡¯re Out ¡°A hundred thousand taels of silver?¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s beautiful eyes widened as she looked at the banknotes that the man had placed on the table. Wasn¡¯t it just paper? After all, the 23rd-century coins had anti-counterfeiting codes and gold and silver wires. Just a piece of paper was enough. Sigh, ancient times were really better. If only she hadn¡¯t learned how to make machines, he would have made a fortune by producing fake banknotes. ¡°As the saying goes, a gentleman loves money and has a way of obtaining it. I do like the banknotes in Young Master¡¯s hands, but I can¡¯t lie to you. This thing was really picked up.¡± Ye Qingge sighed softly as she spoke as if she was extremely regretful that she had missed out on the one hundred thousand taels of silver. ¡°So where did you pick it up?¡± Could it be that 100,000 taels of silver were not enough? He did not expect this little girl to be so greedy. ¡°It¡¯s in the courtyard. I¡¯m just a young lady. Where else can I pick it up?¡± Picked up from a brothel! The man could not help but roll his eyes in his heart. Looking at her aggrieved expression, it was as if not believing her was a particularly heinous thing. It was as if she was a delicate flower that needed to be held in the palm of his hand. However, this flower was not weak at all. In fact, it was very thorny. Now, everyone was saying that her concubine sister had climbed into her brother-in-law¡¯s bed for the position of Madam. As a younger sister, she didn¡¯t want to see her elder sister as a concubine, so she agreed to divorce her. If he had not met her at the brothel that night, he would have believed that there was such a close sisterhood in this world. That¡¯s right, the one with the mask was Beitang Xiumo. The day before yesterday, he received an urgent letter from the capital. The letter said that a horse from General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate had gone straight to the border recently. After investigation, it was found that it carried the weapon that the Northern Mang had used previously. Its name was Crossbow. This kind of crossbow had great lethality and high accuracy. It was a rare weapon. Hence, he sent people to find out who had been coming and going to General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate for the past few days. He found a name-Ye Qingge. This name was too similar to the name of Ye Ge he had met in the brothel, so he decided to come over and take a look. Who knew that he would actually see such an exciting scene in the courtyard? Now, he was certain that the crossbow was definitely related to her. However, she did not know where the gun came from. Clearly, she was unwilling to say it. Just as Beitang Xiumo sized up Ye Qingge, Ye Qingge was also sizing him up. This man was definitely not an ordinary man. Although his series of actions just now looked like frivolous lechers, they were actually planned. Moreover, his motive was very strong. He should be aiming for the gun in her hand. But that didn¡¯t make sense. How did he know she had a gun in her hand? She had never taken out this gun before. This was the first time today. So if he couldn¡¯t have come for the gun in the first place, what could he have come for? Although he tried his best to pretend to be a gentleman, it was obvious that he was not. She had never seen a thief bring banknotes to steal in her life. Oh, there is. It was just that in a cartoon called ¡®A Long Time Ago¡¯, the thief saw that the scholar¡¯s family was too poor, so he threw a few copper coins at him. However, she was indeed very poor, but not to that extent. ¡°Since you don¡¯t want to tell me, I won¡¯t force you. I¡¯ll still give you this banknote, but I¡¯ll take this gun with me.¡± Beitang Xiumo glanced at Ye Qingge and was about to leave. ¡°Young Master is indeed magnanimous. Qingge is extremely grateful. Please accept my bow.¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she slowly walked over to Beitang Xiumo and bowed. However, the next moment, Beitang Xiumo felt a pain in his thigh. It was as if he had been pricked by a needle. In the next moment, Ye Qingge nimbly jumped away and dodged his hand that was grabbing at her. Then, she looked at Beitang Xiumo with a smile and slowly spat out, ¡°Three, two, one, fall!¡± Bang! Beitang Xiumo¡¯s tall figure fell to the ground. Ye Qingge hurriedly ran over to take a look. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing I didn¡¯t break my plot.¡± Listen to what she said. Was she even human? ¡°You poisoned me?¡± At this moment, Beitang Xiumo¡¯s beautiful eyes were filled with coldness. Although he was lying motionless on the ground, his oppressive aura was still terrifying. But it was clear that Ye Qingge wasn¡¯t afraid. ¡°Yes, it can be considered a type of poison.¡± Ye Qingge thought about it and nodded in agreement. She had used anesthetic just now, the kind used by the special forces in the 23rd century. Because it was easy to get injured on the battlefield and needed to be treated immediately, there was a large amount of anesthetic, but the effect was good. Basically, after pushing the blood vessel for three seconds, there would be no pain, and the surgery could begin. However, the measurement she used just now was relatively large. It was probably the quantity needed to knock down a cow. However, the man on the ground was still awake. It could be seen how good his physique was. ¡°Have you heard of this saying? You have to pay for what you¡¯ve done.¡± Ye Qingge came to the man¡¯s side and squatted down. She met his beautiful eyes that were filled with anger and took her gun back from his hand. As she spun the gun in her hand, she sized up the man on the ground! God was really unfair. How could anyone have such beautiful eyes? And a man? It was unknown how many young girls were rushing over. Beitang Xiumo sized up Ye Qingge coldly. He had really failed miserably. He had been through so many storms, but he was actually defeated by the little girl. However, what poison did she use? Currently, he was only weak all over and did not feel anything else. ¡°You touched my waist just now, right? Now I want to touch it back.¡± Ye Qingge spoke in an innocent and adorable manner. She didn¡¯t seem to think that her words had shocked the man on the ground at all. ¡®What did she say?¡¯ ¡®She said she wanted to touch it back?¡¯ Did he hear wrongly? Beitang Xiumo felt that his brain, which had always been useful, suddenly became useless. Then, he saw a fair hand touch his waist. Then, she pinched twice, but he didn¡¯t feel anything. He had never experienced such a feeling before, but it was extremely terrifying. He could even imagine that if she had a knife in her hand and stabbed him, he probably wouldn¡¯t feel anything. Ye Qingge retracted her hand. Other than a belt around his waist, there was nothing else. It didn¡¯t look like the kind of thing on television where there was a waist token. ¡°You just flipped my sleeve, didn¡¯t you?¡± Ye Qingge asked the dazed man on the ground with a smile. ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to turn it back.¡± Ye Qingge smiled as she flipped the man¡¯s sleeve twice, but she still found nothing. Then, she mimicked the man and looked at his chest twice. ¡°I¡­ I didn¡¯t search your chest.¡± After saying that, Beitang Xiumo felt like his face was about to boil an egg. Ye Qingge nodded. ¡°Yeah, you didn¡¯t, but I have to. But until then, I still want to see what you really look like.¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she reached out and pulled off the man¡¯s veil. The moment the man¡¯s veil was pulled off, all the candles in the room were extinguished. Then, a figure jumped in from the window, picked up Beitang Xiumo from the ground, and jumped out again. Chapter 23 - Hes Really a Genius Chapter 23 He¡¯s Really a Genius I want to go back to the 23rd century! These ancient people could easily use Qinggong to tap acupoints. They were too shameless. Even she, who had transmigrated, felt that it was unfair. Ye Qingge adapted to the sudden darkness for a few seconds before she saw the layout of the room clearly. She came to the table and lit the candle again. The man on the ground was long gone. There was only a black veil in her hand. After throwing the black veil into the cupboard, Ye Qingge lay on her back on the bed, digesting everything that had happened today as well as the news she had received from Concubine Liu. This was a dynasty that had never appeared in history¡ªthe Xiao Dynasty. This dynasty was very strange. There were Confucius but no Mencius, Li Bai, and no Du Fu. There was a history of the Tang and Song dynasties, but there were no Ming and Qing dynasties. There were three obediences but no four virtues. She was a transmigrator, but there was no system on her. Therefore, she did not know if she had transmigrated into a book or some strange historical dynasty. However, no matter what she came for, she could not just commit suicide and go back, right? What if she couldn¡¯t go back even if she committed suicide? Leave behind a corpse? Ye Qingge closed her eyes as she thought about it and checked her personal mechanical warehouse and medical warehouse. She carefully counted the weapons and ammunition in the mechanical warehouse and the medicine in the medical warehouse. It was not bad. There were no malfunctions caused by transmigration. This was really a blessing in disguise. But who was that man? Ye Qingge opened her eyes and looked at the top of the bed. He definitely did not have anything to do today. He would not climb onto the beam of whichever girl he felt comfortable with. Instead, he came to the Ye Residence with a very purpose. Did the original owner know him? She searched the original owner¡¯s memories and found that there was no such person. In other words, his purpose for coming to the Ye Residence was unknown, but when he accidentally saw her take out her gun, he immediately thought of taking it for himself. It didn¡¯t seem right to claim it as his own because he had indeed given the banknotes. The banknote was currently in her system. Coupled with the thousand taels that Master Jia had given her previously, she could be considered a rich person now. She really didn¡¯t expect the money here to be so easy to earn. Forget it. Since she was in the open and that person was in the dark, she had to wait for him to take the initiative to look for her. Sha Qi of the Eldest Prince¡¯s Estate gently placed Beitang Xiumo on the bed, but he didn¡¯t dare to look at his expression. ¡°I¡¯ll go get Elder Wen.¡± Sha Qi said respectfully and prepared to look for Elder Wen. Beitang Xiumo looked up at the top of the bed. ¡°What happened today¡­¡± ¡°Well done.¡± ¡°I definitely won¡¯t tell anyone¡­¡± Beitang Xiumo and Sha Qi said in unison. Then, Sha Qi silently lowered his head. ¡°After Elder Wen finds you, go and receive 30 lashes.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± After leaving the house, Sha Qi couldn¡¯t help but slap himself twice. Who asked you to have such a cheap mouth? Not long after, Sha Qi rushed over with a medicine box on his shoulder and a white-bearded old man. The white-bearded old man held a pot of wine in his hand and took a sip as he walked. Sha Qi was extremely anxious, but there was nothing he could do. He could only keep urging. ¡°Old Master Wen, hurry up. Master has been poisoned for a long time. I¡¯m afraid the poison will spread to his heart meridians.¡± All martial arts practitioners knew that being poisoned was the most fatal. Every second counted. If anything went wrong, he would lose his life. But he didn¡¯t understand. That girl had already poisoned Master, so why did Master still send out a secret signal not to let her harm her life? Could it be that Master had really taken a fancy to that girl? Although she was quite innocent and cute, she was not a peerless great beauty. With his master¡¯s status, he could have any woman he wanted. Sha Qi could not figure it out. At the same time, Old Master Wen was also puzzled. ¡°Little Seven[1], why are you walking so fast? Did a poisonous snake bite your butt?¡± I As Old Master Wen spoke, he took another sip of wine and scolded jokingly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, have the warm pot of wine. That Young brat won¡¯t meet the King of Hell so easily.¡± Sha Qi had no choice but to pray that nothing happened to his master. ¡°Come, let me see how you¡¯re doing.¡± Sha Qi pushed the door open for Old Master Wen and the latter walked in. Seeing that Beitang Xiumo was lying motionless on the bed, he handed the wine pot in his hand to Sha Qi and reached out to take Beitang Xiumo¡¯s pulse. However, the more serious his expression became, the tighter his frown became. In the end, he actually shook his head slightly. Is this hopeless? ¡°Master, Master, you can¡¯t die. Old Master Wen, you have to save my master.¡± As Sha Qi spoke, he fell to his knees with a plop. The seven-foot-tall man¡¯s eyes turned red as he cried. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Wen Hujiu was shocked. He looked at Sha Qi who was kneeling on the ground and did not understand what was going on. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that my master is hopeless?¡± As he spoke, tears fell again and he began to cry bitterly. ¡°When did I say that he¡¯s hopeless? Get up and get my box,¡± Old Master Wen said as he kicked Sha Qi onto the ground. Sha Qi did not understand what was going on. He looked up at Beitang Xiumo, who was lying on the bed, in a daze. Beitang Xiumo closed his eyes. He didn¡¯t want to see his stupid appearance. He really couldn¡¯t bear to see it. In other words, his master could be saved? Sha Qi grinned and obediently went to fetch the box that he had placed on the table just now. ¡®How are you feeling?¡¯ Old Master Wen stroked his beard and looked at Beitang Xiumo. ¡°I can¡¯t move below the shoulder, but I don¡¯t feel anything else.¡± This feeling was very strange, but it was also not good. He was clearly conscious, but he could not move. Wen Hujiu nodded thoughtfully. He took the box from Sha Qi and took out a cloth bag. When he opened it, there was a row of silver needles of different sizes. Wen Hujiu pierced a needle into Beitang Xiumo¡¯s shoulder and then gently pulled it out. Then, it pierced another needle into his leg and gently pulled it out. ¡°Truly amazing.¡± Wen Hujiu stroked his beard and clicked his tongue in wonder. His eyes, which had been calm for more than ten years, were now filled with surprise. ¡°Elder Wen, did you find anything?¡¯ Beitang Xiumo looked at Wen Hujiu. It was rare to see him like this. The famous doctor in the world had never taken it to heart. His calm smile and the wine pot that never left his hand were his standards. ¡°The person who poisoned you is a genius. Who is he? What¡¯s his name?¡± Wen Hujiu was clearly a little excited. His eyes were fervent as he pressed Beitang Xiumo. ¡°Genius?¡± Beitang Xiumo didn¡¯t expect Wen Hujiu to have such an evaluation, and he was a bit surprised. Could it be that this poison was also an extremely powerful poison? ¡°That¡¯s right, a genius!¡± Wen Hujiu nodded and continued excitedly, ¡°You might not know this, but rather than saying that you¡¯re poisoned, it¡¯s more accurate to say that it¡¯s a kind of knockout medicine.¡± ¡°Knockout medicine? But how can knockout medicine be sober?¡± Beitang Xiumo frowned slightly, but it didn¡¯t affect his handsome bearing at all. ¡°That¡¯s why I said that the person who poisoned you is a genius! In my opinion, your poison will automatically be cured in a few hours, and it won¡¯t affect your body.¡± ¡°He¡¯s truly an expert. I wonder how he did it.¡± Wen Hujiu was still analyzing the situation to himself, but Beitang Xiumo couldn¡¯t help but lose his focus. Chapter 24 - Torturing the Concubines Child Chapter 24 Torturing the Concubine¡¯s Child It was early in the morning and Ye Qingge¡¯s breakfast had just been served. Before she could eat, she saw a round youth of twelve or thirteen years old roll in. No, he walked in. ¡°You b*tch, you still have the cheek to eat? You caused my sister to be so angry and my mother fell sick. Why are you still eating? Who told you can eat.¡± As the youth spoke, he swept Ye Qingge¡¯s breakfast to the ground. The steamed buns, side dishes, and plain porridge were all swept to the ground. The young man still felt that his hatred was not appeased. He ruthlessly stepped on the steamed bun on the ground and smashed it into pieces. Yuan Chun and Ying Chun, who were serving on the side, were scared. By the time they reacted, it was already too late. Ye Qingge sat in front of the table the entire time, looking at him coldly without a word. She knew this little fatty. The young master of the Ye Residence was also Ye Yuyao¡¯s younger brother, Ye Jiabao. He was born by Concubine Liu. Although he was not the legitimate son of the family, he was the son born in Ye Guozhong¡¯s old age, so he was especially doted on. Because of this, he was used to being lawless. ¡°Fatty with short legs, who are you calling a slut?¡± Ye Qingge glanced at Ye Jiabao and said lightly. She did not discriminate against Fatty, but he was unreasonable at first, so he could not blame her for personal attacks. ¡°I said you¡¯re a slut. How dare you call me a fatty, you slut? I¡¯ll fight you to the death.¡± As Ye Jiabao spoke, he rushed up and knocked his head against Ye Qingge¡¯s head. Usually, he hated it when people called him fat, but today, Ye Qingge actually dared to scold him. He wanted to see if he would teach her a lesson. However, the reality was very voluptuous. Before he could bump into Ye Qingge, she pressed his head down. ¡°If your mother can¡¯t teach you well, I don¡¯t mind doing it for you.¡± The reason why naughty children became naughty children must be because there was a parent behind them. She agreed with this very much. ¡°B*tch, I¡¯m going to kill you.¡± Ye Jiabao shouted as he pounced toward Ye Qingge. Ye Qingge¡¯s eyes turned cold and she turned around to dodge. On the other hand, Ye Jiabao fell to the ground because he used too much strength. Instantly, he couldn¡¯t maintain his dignity. He sat on the ground and rolled around, cursing and howling. He was not inferior to that street shrew. ¡°If you cry again, I¡¯ll stuff your mouth with dirty buns on the ground.¡± Ye Qingge glanced at him from the corner of her eyes. Her innocent and adorable face was now filled with indolence and casualness that was carved into her bones. Obviously, Ye Jiabao did not take her words to heart. Instead, he began to roll on the ground and scold her as he hit her. In the next moment, Ye Qingge pulled down his coat with all her might and in no time, deftly tied him up like a pig. The dirty steamed bun on the ground was stuffed into his mouth as promised. The world was finally quiet. ¡°Alright, get a few people to carry him to the kitchen.¡± ¡°I¡¯m wrong¡­ I¡¯m sending him back to his room. Ye Qingge looked at the two maids who were dumbfounded. They looked at her and then at Ye Jiabao who was lying on the ground. Then, they ran off to look for people, leaving Ye Jiabao whimpering on the ground. Not long after the servants carried Ye Jiabao back, Concubine Liu arrived aggressively with her maidservants. However, she did not dare to make a move directly. After all, the news that Ye Qingge had almost beaten Li to death yesterday had already spread throughout the residence. In the morning, the maids in their courtyard had also gone to take a look. Li was in so much pain that she was almost dying. It was terrifying. ¡°Qingge, I don¡¯t know how Jiabao offended you, such that you, as his elder sister have to be so ruthless to him.¡± As Concubine Liu spoke, she began to sob, her expression sad and aggrieved. Her cheap father was really hard to explain in a few words. What kind of people were these in the residence? It was either the stingy scorpion like Madam Bai or the white lotus in front of her. He had gathered all the people in the novels. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve misunderstood me, Aunt. It¡¯s my duty to take care of my younger brother. I didn¡¯t hit him or scold him. How could you misunderstand me?¡± Who didn¡¯t know how to be a white lotus? Before joining the Special Forces, her dream was to be an actress. ¡°You!¡­¡± Concubine Liu was about to flare up when she heard that. What was she talking about? An immature brother? Wasn¡¯t this clearly scolding her son for being useless? But in the next moment, she suppressed her anger. ¡°Qingge, it¡¯s fine if you hit him. I don¡¯t blame you, but you can¡¯t deny hitting him. Look at Jiabao¡¯s nose, it¡¯s swollen.¡± Concubine Liu had been in the Ye Residence for more than ten years. She had stayed there for nothing. Her greatest ability was to endure it. Although she hated Ye Qingge to the core, she still had to put on a good front. ¡°Aunt, I didn¡¯t hit my brother¡¯s nose. He tried to hit me but injured himself instead.¡± She wasn¡¯t going to take the blame. ¡°How is that possible? He¡¯s always been sensible. Why would he hit you?¡± She knew what her son was like, but she could not watch her child suffer. ¡°My younger brother is indeed sensible, but I don¡¯t know who taught him to call me a little b*tch. He even swept all my breakfast to the ground and shouted for me to go and beat me to death.¡± Ye Qingge paused and glanced at Aunt Liu. The latter¡¯s expression did not change much after hearing this. She probably knew that her son could do such a thing. She was probably still feeling smug, right? ¡°But Aunt, although I don¡¯t care about these things as his sister, if word gets out, I¡¯m afraid his reputation will be ruined. At that time, not to mention studying and becoming an official, I¡¯m afraid even girls from decent families won¡¯t be willing to marry. How can I bear it?¡± As expected, after Ye Qingge finished speaking, Aunt Liu¡¯s expression changed. Her old face, which was originally well-maintained and moist, was now pale and bloodless. When she thought of what Ye Qingge had said, her heart started beating wildly. She could not even speak properly. ¡°Qing¡­ Qingge, you can¡¯t spout nonsense. Your brother can¡¯t possibly¡­¡± ¡°The maidservant in my room and the maidservant your brother brought heard it and saw it.¡± Ye Qingge interrupted Concubine Liu. She had witnesses. If Concubine Liu could shut the mouths of the people she brought, could she also shut the mouths of the people in her courtyard? ¡°Even if that¡¯s the case, it doesn¡¯t mean that you¡¯re heartless, righteous, and unfilial. You can¡¯t slander your brother like this.¡± After Concubine Liu finished speaking, she started crying again. Crying was indeed a woman¡¯s best weapon. Not only could she pretend to be pitiful by retreating, but she could also cry until the other party¡¯s head hurt, causing sound waves to interfere. ¡°Younger brother is as strong as an ox, but he attacked a weak woman like me. That¡¯s not benevolent.¡± When Concubine Liu heard this, she gritted her teeth. What kind of words were these? They were like cows, tigers, and pigs. They were not human, right? ¡°As his sister, I usually take good care of him, but he beat and scolded me. It¡¯s unjust.¡± Ye Qingge wasn¡¯t exaggerating on this point. The original owner of this body was indeed very good to this younger brother of hers. Although her younger brother had never taken her seriously, the original owner of the body was very concerned about this younger brother. Chapter 25 - Going For wool and coming home shorn Chapter 25 Going For wool and coming home shorn Ye Qingge ignored Concubine Liu¡¯s increasingly pale face and continued. ¡°The descendants of the Ye family are all loyal ministers who go into battle to kill the enemy. They have never crossed swords with each other. Today, my younger brother rebelled. He¡¯s not a virtuous person.¡± ¡°Such a heartless, unjust, and unscrupulous method will definitely arouse resentment towards the Ye family. It might even lead to punishment. Not to mention my younger brother¡¯s future, even the Ye family might be implicated.¡± Ye Qingge glanced at Concubine Liu. The latter¡¯s legs went weak and she almost fell. Fortunately, the young maidservant helped her up. She sneered in her heart. She couldn¡¯t take it anymore? It was not over yet. There was still the final strike! ¡°When my ancestor¡¯s foundation is destroyed by my younger brother, my father will definitely be furious. It¡¯s unfilial for a child to do this.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I said that my younger brother is heartless, righteous, and unfilial. Was I wrong?¡± Ye Qingge still looked gentle and her attitude was very respectful, but it made Concubine Liu take a few steps back. The surrounding servants were so quiet that they did not even dare to breathe loudly. They were afraid that if they were not careful, this Sixth Miss would also give them a bunch of charges. Concubine Liu clutched her chest and looked at Ye Qingge, unable to say a word. When did this girl become so sharp-tongued? And when did she find out so much? Although she felt that what she said was wrong, she could not refute it. ¡°Or does Aunt also think that Qingge is in the wrong? Then why don¡¯t we wait for Grandmother to come back and tell Grandmother?¡± Ye Qingge wiped the corners of her eyes as she spoke, but it was a pity that not a single tear fell. However, her trembling shoulders looked aggrieved and helpless. ¡°Qingge is right. I must go back and teach him a good lesson. Don¡¯t trouble your grandmother with such a small matter.¡± When Concubine Liu heard that Ye Qingge was going to tell Matriarch Ye about it, she immediately cowered. Based on what Ye Qingge had just said, if Matriarch Ye were to hear it, her son would definitely suffer. How did she connect such a small matter with His Majesty¡¯s blame? Would the emperor care about the war between the Ye family¡¯s children? Although Concubine Liu had some doubts in her heart, she didn¡¯t dare to really let Ye Qingge try. If she had been born in the modern world, she would have known that Ye Qingge¡¯s actions were called: magnified and overanalyzed. When Ye Qingge heard this, she nodded very obediently and kindly advised. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then don¡¯t bother Grandmother anymore. Aunt doesn¡¯t have to kill or torture my younger brother. He¡¯s still young. He just needs to be beaten a dozen or two times. If he¡¯s beaten too much, he definitely won¡¯t be able to take it.¡± No, when did she say that she wanted to kill or skin him? More than 10 to 20 strikes? ¡°I¡¯m afraid your brother won¡¯t be able to take it. Look¡­¡± Although Concubine Liu understood what Ye Qingge meant and wanted to force her to beat her son up, her son had never been beaten up before. He had already broken his nose today. How could he have to be beaten up? ¡°If you ask me, I also want to persuade Concubine. Little Brother is fine and can¡¯t withstand a beating. But Qingge is also afraid that a despicable person will misunderstand Concubine and say that Concubine allowed Little Brother to do that heartless, unjust, virtuous, and unfilial thing. That¡¯s why you didn¡¯t punish him and let him be at fault.¡± Ye Qingge glanced at Concubine Liu and said slowly, ¡°If Grandmother finds out, I¡¯m afraid Concubine will be punished too.¡± Her words were very clear. Either she hit his son, or she had to bear the crime of being heartless, unjust, virtuous, and unfilial. Concubine Liu looked at Ye Qingge in front of her and was filled with doubts. She had never seen the Sixth Miss like this before. Not only was she sharp-tongued, she even felt inferior in her ability to pretend to be a good person and act pitifully. After what she said just now, she had taken all the credit, but she had forced herself to go home and beat her son. No wonder Madam Bai was at a disadvantage and servant Li was beaten up, but she could not find any fault with her. She had really suffered a loss this time. She had wanted to support his son, but she did not expect to be punished instead. She had really gone for wool and come home shorn. But today¡¯s matter must not be brought to Matriarch Ye, even though Matriarch Ye doted on her grandson. However, when it came to the Ye family¡¯s fundamental matters, she would not condone it. Concubine Liu steeled her heart and made a decision. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll beat him up ten times when I get back.¡± After giving Ye Qingge a deep look, Concubine Liu turned around and walked back to her own courtyard. ¡°Take care, Aunt Liu.¡± Ye Qingge said as she watched Concubine Liu leave. Not long after, a scream that sounded like a pig being slaughtered came from Concubine Liu¡¯s courtyard. After yesterday¡¯s incident and this morning¡¯s incident, the maidservants in Ye Qingge¡¯s residence were all very well-behaved. Even Gui Hua restrained herself a little. After lunch, Gui Hua even offered to massage Ye Qingge¡¯s shoulders. Ye Qingge naturally agreed. Her attitude towards her enjoyment had always been no different from that of a scumbag: she would not reject anyone! ¡°Miss, where did you pick up the gun yesterday?¡± Gui Hua massaged Ye Qingge¡¯s shoulders as she asked. This was the mission Madam had given her to find out what was going on with that powerful thing. ¡°It¡¯s in the courtyard. It¡¯s easy to pick up.¡± Ye Qingge closed her eyes, looking very comfortable. ¡°But why haven¡¯t I picked it up once?¡± Gui Hua frowned and asked. She had served Ye Qingge for many years and had never picked up anything in the courtyard. Madam had also asked Miss Yuyao privately if it was a treasure of the Liu residence. Miss Yuyao said that the Liu residence did not have such a thing. did Miss¡¯s thing come from? Then where Just as Gui Hua was thinking about it, she suddenly heard Ye Qingge ask, ¡°Gui Hua, how many years have you been in my courtyard?¡± ¡°Miss, it¡¯s been five years.¡± ¡°Five years? That¡¯s not a short period of time. Gui Hua, if I need you to do something, are you willing?¡± Ye Qingge sized up Guihua and paid attention to her reaction. ¡°I¡¯ll go according to Miss¡¯s instructions, Gui Hua will not refuse.¡± As Gui Hua spoke, she knelt on the ground and could not help but tremble in excitement. She had been sent by First Madam to Concubine Liu¡¯s courtyard for five years to monitor Concubine Liu and Ye Qingge¡¯s every move. However, Concubine Liu and Ye Qingge had been behaving themselves for the past five years. They didn¡¯t even know how to sow discord, let alone cause trouble. If this continued, she would be useless to First Madam. Now, Miss was probably preparing to make a move. When the time came, she would tell First Madam about this and let her know that she was still useful. ¡°Gui Hua, look at how vicious Madam Bai is to me and my mother. If you ask me, I want her reputation to be ruined. Tomorrow, tell everyone that she forced me to marry Minister Liu as a concubine. As for what to say, I don¡¯t have to teach you, right?¡± Ye Qingge raised her eyebrows and looked at Guihua. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Miss. I know what to say.¡± Gui Hua quickly nodded. She finally had a use for her. ¡°Alright, you can go out and call Tan Chun over.¡± Ye Qingge closed her eyes slightly and waved her hand to signal her to leave. After Gui Hua agreed, she quickly left the room. After telling Tan Chun to go to Miss¡¯s room, she rushed to First Madam¡¯s courtyard and told Madam Bai everything Ye Qingge had told her. Madam Bai had just suffered a huge loss. Now that she heard Gui Hua¡¯s words, she was even angrier and directly smashed the cup. ¡°You little slut. How dare you go against me? Watch how I deal with you!¡± Servant Li, who was beside Madam Bai, could not move now. She was afraid of what Ye Qingge would do to her, so she could only hold it in. She ordered Gui Hua to continue to keep an eye on Ye Qingge and Concubine Liu. If there was any movement, Gui Hua would immediately report it. Chapter 26 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Not long after Gui Hua left, Tan Chun came to Ye Qingge¡¯s room. Ye Qingge didn¡¯t beat around the bush and only asked Tan Chun a question. She wanted to follow her and get a position as a head maidservant. And get married in a few years¡¯ time, or would she be sold out after being controlled by First Madam and live a miserable life? Tan Chun didn¡¯t reply immediately, and Ye Qingge didn¡¯t force her either. After all, decisions made in a moment of hot-headedness were often not long-lasting. Only decisions made after careful consideration could be sustained. After instructing Tan Chun, Ye Qingge ordered her to leave and close the door. Ye Qingge sank into her own thoughts. From the looks of it, her situation was not optimistic. It could even be said to be very bad. There were no useful people around her. Her father was away all year round and did not pay enough attention to her. First Madam was eyeing her covetously, and Concubine Liu was helping her. In her memory, Matriarch Ye¡¯s feelings for the original owner¡¯s granddaughter could be said to be dispensable. As for the original host and the other uncles, aunts, uncles, and aunts, the relationship between siblings was even more obvious¡ªno. And the original owner of this body was really strong in her life. There were only two things in life that she didn¡¯t know¡ªshe didn¡¯t know this, and she didn¡¯t know that either! Oh right, there was also that black-clothed man of unknown origin. The more Ye Qingge thought about it, the more her head felt bald. In the end, she decided not to think about it anymore. At most, he would risk his life to hit the golden bell. When the boat reached the bridgehead, it would sink naturally¡­ Perhaps because she was too sleepy, Ye Qingge fell asleep as she thought about it. In the dream, there were comrades who fought side by side, a kind and warm mother, a cold-faced but warm-hearted father, and the person she had been secretly chasing. He smiled at her, and then a large sunflower bloomed. How nice! ¡­ Surprisingly, Ye Qingge had a few peaceful days. She was originally waiting for Madam Bai to find trouble with her, but she did not expect to hear that Madam Bai had fallen ill first. As a result, all the maidservants in the courtyard were busy taking care of Madam Bai. No one had the time to find trouble with Ye Qingge. Moreover, after the incident with Concubine Liu and Servent Li, no one dared to cause trouble. After all, Li¡¯s leg had not recovered yet. Every time the doctor applied the medicine, he would hear Li¡¯s cries. Moreover, the doctor had said that Li¡¯s leg would need to rest for a few months. Li was the person First Madam trusted the most. It was not a big deal for her to stay in the residence for a few months. If it were not for her, the person might have been carried out. The young master had not gotten out of bed since he was beaten up a few days ago. Moreover, Concubine Liu had repeatedly reminded the people around her not to provoke Ye Qingge for the time being. Therefore, no one was willing to provoke Ye Qingge. What if that ¡°gun¡± hit them as well? After staying in the residence for a few days, Ye Qingge felt that she should go out and take a look. After all, she was also very curious about this era. Not everyone could transmigrate. Since she had, she might as well enjoy the benefits of transmigration and experience different eras. Since she had made up her mind to leave, she had to solve the problem. She took out a sleeping pill from the medical warehouse and placed it in the water. Then, she called Gui Hua in to reward her with a cup of tea. A moment later, Gui Hua fell onto the table with a thud. It was done! Ye Qingge changed into the clothes that Tan Chun had brought over and familiarly made her way to the back door. She climbed up the wall and climbed over it. Tan Chun followed Ye Qingge¡¯s instructions and carried Gui Hua to the young lady¡¯s bed, covering her with a blanket. If anyone asked, they would say that Miss was not feeling well and needed to rest. Anyway, no one in the residence was in the mood to pay attention to Miss now. Ever since she had made the decision to express her loyalty to Ye Qingge a few days ago, Tang Chun had been loyal to her. Young Miss was right. Although they, who followed Young Miss, had never done anything to hurt First Madam, they would never be put in an important position. Instead of having to work hard in the future or be sold or sent to the farm to marry those farmers, it was better to take a gamble. For some reason, she believed that the current Miss would definitely be able to protect her in the future. Perhaps it was because of Miss¡¯s words: If you want to have something you never had, you have to do something you never did! If Ye Qingge knew that she had brainwashed the little girl with just one sentence, who knew what she would think? ¡­ Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one around, Ye Qingge nimbly climbed up the eastern wall of the Ye Residence. There were not many people passing by here, so it was not easy to be discovered. With a single leap, Ye Qingge jumped off the wall. At this moment, she was dressed in white as a man. Although her chest was tied up, she could not hide her voluptuous breasts. It was said that a thousand pounds of affection could not compare to four taels of bosom. But sometimes, four taels of this chest were very troublesome! The original owner¡¯s small body looked thin and weak, but she was actually curvy. She had everything she should have, and the big ones were also quite big. Although this was the pursuit of many women, it was for a former double-A girl. This was no different from a weight-bearing cross-country. She took out the other fan on her waist and unfolded it with a shake of her hand. Hence, on the street, there was a young master with straight shoulders and a handsome and cute face. Although he was small, his chest muscles were very well developed. The location of the Ye Residence was also considered a prime location. It also has the advantages of school district housing, commercial street, and medical districts. Although the distance was not very close, it was not far. A few streets away were the busiest street in the capital. The streets were filled with a dazzling array of candied hawthorns, sugar figurines, rouge powder, and so on. Ye Qingge walked around aimlessly, but she had her own plans. Suddenly, a carriage rushed over from a corner not far away. The coachman saw that the crowd did not show any signs of slowing down. Instead, he whipped the horse and shouted, ¡°Move.¡± The streets were instantly in a tizzy. Merchants, merchants, and pedestrians all ran out of the way. Only a white-robed man was left on the street. He stood quietly by the side of the street as if he didn¡¯t notice anything. Ye Qingge glanced at the man and suddenly frowned as she dashed towards him. Just as the horse¡¯s hooves were about to land on the man¡¯s body, Ye Qingge grabbed the man and dodged to the side of the road. The two of them fell to the side of the road. After a cloud of dust, the pedestrians on the street rushed over to take a look at the two of them. The two of them fell to the ground and did not move. One of the men had his hand on the other man¡¯s chest. The other man¡¯s hand was wrapped around the other man¡¯s waist. Seeing that the two of them seemed to be fine, the passersby dispersed. I think I can still be saved. Help me up. Did they leave just like that? ¡°Brother Tang, don¡¯t touch.¡± That¡¯s right, the man lying on the ground was Tang Mo, whom she had rescued from the brothel a few days ago. Originally, his back was facing her, so she did not recognize him. However, the eyebands that fluttered along with his black hair and the side of his face when he turned his head slightly allowed her to recognize him. When Tang Mo heard Ye Qingge¡¯s words, he recovered from his shock and hurriedly retracted his hand, as if he had been scalded by something. After sitting up, he kept apologizing with a flushed face. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss. I was rude.¡± Chapter 27 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Alright, Brother Tang, stop shouting. Do you want others to know that I¡¯m a woman?¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she got up from the ground and brushed off the dust on her body. Then, she reached out and grabbed Tang Mo¡¯s arm to pull him up from the ground. ¡°Miss Ye?¡± Tang Mo called out uncertainly. Although he was covered in dust, he could not hide his otherworldly aura. Aren¡¯t there a few young girls who are secretly sizing him up? ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± Ye Qingge responded and said, ¡°Your clothes are dirty, dust them off.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Tang Mo agreed obediently and reached out to brush himself off, but he did not take it seriously. Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and said helplessly, ¡°Don¡¯t move, I¡¯ll do it.¡± Hence, the tall man stood there obediently. Occasionally, a gust of wind would blow his black hair and eye veil. He was really obedient. Ye Qingge glanced at Tang Mo and a word popped up in her mind¡ªlittle puppy. Ye Qingge also found it strange that she was seriously dusting him off. Although she was not cold, she had never been a busybody. However, when she met this man, she actually interfered twice. Moreover, she had suffered a hidden loss. If it were anyone else who dared to ¡°attack¡± her chest, they would probably be lying on the bed now. However, if it were the obedient little rabbit-like man in front of her, she would already be Buddha. She would not be angry at all. ¡°All right, it¡¯s clean.¡± Ye Qingge looked at Tang Mo. He was a clean and handsome man again. ¡°Miss Ye, please forgive me for offending you just now.¡± Tang Mo was about to bow when he was stopped by Ye Qingge. Following the fragrance of plum blossoms, a sweet voice with a hint of heat sounded in Tang Mo¡¯s ear. ¡°I¡¯m dressed as a man now. Call me Young Master.¡± Tang Mo was stunned when he heard this. Then, he nodded. ¡°Brother Ye, please forgive me. I was rude just now.¡± This person was really¡­ amazing. Didn¡¯t he see that she didn¡¯t want to talk about what happened just now? Alright, she had forgotten that he really couldn¡¯t see. ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine. There are many people here. Let¡¯s chat as we walk.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, she took the lead and left. She even looked like she was about to flee. She was really afraid that he would keep apologizing. Tang Mo slowly curled the corners of his lips into a smile as he headed in the direction Ye Qingge had gone. However, this smile was not a gentle smile. It was as if he had finished playing with the kitten. After seeing the cat explode, he smiled mischievously. Ye Qingge quickly took a few steps forward, but when she thought about how he was unable to see, she turned back. She happened to see Tang Mo still standing there motionless, like a lost child. However, this child was too good-looking. Sighing, Ye Qingge placed her fan into Tang Mo¡¯s hands. ¡°Grab the fan. I¡¯ll show you where you¡¯re going.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Tang Mo did not refuse and held the fan in his hand. Actually, he knew that she had returned just now because he smelled a hint of sweet plum fragrance that belonged to her in the air. ¡°Where are you going? Are you going home?¡± The last time Ye Qingge sent him home, she knew that his home was not close to this place. His eyesight was not good and he must have something to do for him to walk such a long distance. ¡°To be honest, Brother Ye, I originally wanted to go to the Ji Shi Hall to catch a few herbs.¡± She knew that Ji Shi Hall was not far from here. ¡°Why? Is someone in the family feeling unwell?¡± He didn¡¯t look like he was sick. Perhaps he had a patient at home? ¡°It¡¯s one of my old servants. He caught a cold in his old age.¡± Tang Mo answered every question. His attitude was respectful and polite, but he did not reject anyone. It was very comfortable. Ye Qingge suddenly stopped in her tracks and looked at Tang Mo. Even if they met again, it was inevitable that she would be mesmerized by his graceful bearing. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was as handsome as jade. Seeing her stop, Tang Mo stood still silently. Although he did not know why she did not move, he did not ask anything. Look at how understanding she was. How could she have the cheek to leave him alone on the street? ¡°All right, then. I¡¯ll bring you to Ji Shi Hall.¡± Ye Qingge smiled and said indifferently. ¡°Alright, then thank you, Brother Ye.¡± Tang Mo did not refuse. Then, the corners of his lips curled up into an extremely gentle smile. It was like the setting sun in summer, making one feel a sense of warmth. In a deep alley a few streets away, the carriage that had almost knocked someone down on the road was parked there. The driver of the carriage waved the whip in his hand in boredom and could not help but ask the person in the carriage, ¡°Sha Qi, can¡¯t we go back to the residence now? Shall we go back quietly?¡± ¡°If you also want to receive 30 lashes, go back now.¡± The curtain of the carriage was lifted, revealing a face with a scar. This person was Sha Qi. ¡­ Ye Qingge and Tang Mo walked along the street, but from time to time, they would receive the attention of the girls on the street. When Ye Qingge looked up, the ladies blushed and looked away. That was strange. It was normal for Tang Mo to blush, but why were they blushing? Ye Qingge was very puzzled. What she did not know was that although she was a little short, her big eyes were sparkling. Her small round face exuded intelligence and elegance, and her face was like the moon in mid-autumn, as beautiful as a flower in spring. Because she was from the special forces department in her previous life, her figure was exceptionally tall and straight. When she dressed as a man, she looked very heroic, giving off a short and capable feeling. As for Tang Mo, who was beside her, there was no need to mention him. They said that his eyes were covered by a white veil, which meant that there was something wrong with his body. However, it could not hide the refined aura around him at all. Moreover, even if he was blindfolded, one could still see his outstanding charm from his high nose bridge and petal-like thin lips. How could these two extremely handsome young masters not make a young girl blush and her heart beat faster? There were even some bold girls who were already planning whether they should drop their handkerchiefs or their shoes. When they arrived at Ji Shi Hall, Tang Mo asked for a few medicinal ingredients. Ye Qingge, who didn¡¯t know anything about Chinese medicine, quietly accompanied him. At the same time, she sized up this pharmacy. The original had never been to a pharmacy before, and she had never seen a pharmacy in the modern era. Therefore, she found it quite interesting. Just as she was sizing the pharmacy up, she suddenly heard a commotion outside, the cries of women and children, and the man¡¯s curses. Ye Qingge looked in the direction of the sound and saw more than ten men dressed like servants dragging a few women and children in tattered clothes down the street. The women cried and begged for mercy. The boy was too young and only knew how to cry. Ye Qingge frowned slightly, but she heard the shop assistant who was wrapping the medicine shake his head as he said, ¡°Sigh, what a sin.¡± ¡°Little brother, what¡¯s going on outside?¡± Ye Qingge looked at the shop assistant. The shop assistant saw that Ye Qingge didn¡¯t look like a bad person, and her bright eyes made people feel good about her. Hence, he looked around and lowered his voice. ¡°Young Master, you might not know that the Zhou Mansion is arresting someone.¡± ¡°Catch him? Why do you want to catch him?¡± ¡°Sigh, they¡¯re all tenants of the Zhou family. Last year, they suffered a drought and couldn¡¯t pay the rent, so they ran out of the farmstead. I don¡¯t know why they were caught by the Zhou family and wanted to be brought back to be condemned.¡± The shop assistant shook his head, looking helpless and pitiful. Chapter 28 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Condemn? Isn¡¯t condemnation a matter for the government office?¡± Ye Qingge didn¡¯t understand. Her beautiful eyes were wide open, making people unconsciously feel close to her. ¡°Sigh, Young Master probably doesn¡¯t know about the people in the capital, right?¡± ¡°¡­ Yeah.¡± The shop assistant nodded, looking as if he had expected this. ¡°Young Master, you might not know this, but this Zhou Family is not an ordinary family. Old Master Zhou is the deputy commander of the Saber Riding Guard. Who would dare to offend them? Therefore, if they want to ask who¡¯s guilty, wouldn¡¯t that person be deemed to be guilty?¡± As the shop assistant spoke, he looked outside and said, ¡°This is the seventh wave today. Previously, they captured six waves. There are at least forty to fifty people.¡± ¡°Sigh, what a pity for that child. He¡¯s most likely going to be made into a vegetable.¡± After the shop assistant finished speaking, he wrapped up the medicine that Tang Mo wanted and handed it to him respectfully. ¡°Vegetable? Treating people as vegetables?¡± Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t help but raise her voice. Was the vegetable that the waiter was talking about the vegetable that she knew about? Ye Qingge turned around and looked at Tang Mo. She saw that he was also frowning slightly and his face was a little pale. He¡¯s not frightened, is he? Well, a well-behaved man like him has probably never heard of such a terrible thing. Hence, Ye Qingge patted the back of his hand to comfort him. ¡°Young Master, please keep your voice down. You don¡¯t dare to say this out loud.¡± The waiter hurriedly said when he heard that. He immediately felt that he had said too much today. ¡®It¡¯s strange. I¡¯m not usually talkative. What¡¯s wrong with me today?¡¯ As the two of them were talking, they suddenly heard a wail. The sound was mournful, followed by a woman¡¯s heart-wrenching cry. Everyone on the street looked over. It turned out that one of the servants had broken the arms of a boy. The boy¡¯s arms hung from his shoulders in a strange way. He was in so much pain that he fell to the ground and rolled around. A woman, who was probably the boy¡¯s mother, knelt on the ground and hugged the boy as she cried loudly. The servants beside her were still kicking the woman and child. The other servants behind him hugged their shoulders and smiled. The other tenants only watched in fear and did not react. No one else on the street stopped them. How could human nature be so cold? ¡°It¡¯s really a small temple with a lot of demons and tortoises!¡± Ye Qingge pushed aside the people in front of the medicine shop and walked towards the street. Her eyes, which had always carried a faint smile, were now filled with coldness. Her originally cute baby face now had a seriousness that had never been seen before. Her usually languid demeanor had changed. At this moment, her entire body was filled with murderous intent. The shop assistant who had just spoken to Ye Qingge was stunned. Why did the cute little master who was chatting with him just now suddenly become like Ghost Face Rakshasa? He subconsciously glanced at the white-robed young master in front of him. Fortunately, this young master did not suddenly transform. It looked like he was still as gentle and refined as when he came in. As if sensing the shop assistant¡¯s gaze, Tang Mo slowly turned his head and met the shop assistant¡¯s gaze. Then, the corners of his lips curled up into a meaningful smile. The shop assistant shrunk his neck in fear. Oh my god, this young master looked even more terrifying than the previous young master! ¡°Hey, you son of a b*tch, stop it.¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t very loud, and the original owner¡¯s voice was rather soft. Even if she were to shout at the top of her lungs, she wouldn¡¯t be able to intimidate anyone. It was a little like the meow of a cat that had exploded. It was cute but not fierce enough. It was very¡­ frustrating. Fortunately, the servants still heard it. This prevented her from being awkward from saying harsh words to the other party, but the other party did not hear her. The man in the lead was the servant who had attacked. He glared angrily at Ye Qingge. Seeing that she was not tall and was alone, and her clothes were not luxurious, he immediately had an idea. She must be someone of high status, so she did not know how powerful the Zhou Family was and did not take them seriously at all. He started scolding. ¡°Where did this bastard come from? Are you tired of living?¡± Ye Qingge glanced at the servant and raised her eyebrows as she asked, ¡°Son of a b*tch, who are you scolding?¡± ¡°Son of a b*tch, I¡¯m scolding you¡­¡± As soon as she said that, laughter rang out from the surroundings. The servants also realized that they had been tricked. Instantly, his face turned the color of pig liver. He had been in the Zhou Mansion for so long, and because of his capable master, he was treated well. Not to mention outside, even among the servants of the Zhou Mansion, he had always been domineering. When had he ever suffered such a loss? ¡°You brat, are you tired of living? Brothers, attack!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the other servants also jumped out from the group and surrounded Ye Qingge. F*ck! You guys don¡¯t have any morals! There were actually so many people against her. Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t help but recall a joke she had heard before: On the road, more than ten burly men surrounded a man. The burly man asked the man, ¡°Do you want to fight one-on-one or do you want to fight in a group?¡± The man saw that the other party had the advantage in numbers, so he replied that he wanted to fight one-on-one. Hence, more than ten burly men beat the man to the ground together. The man shouted that he was despicable. He had clearly chosen to fight one-on-one. Who knew that the burly man would sneer and say, ¡°That¡¯s right, we¡¯ll fight you in a group, but you¡¯ll fight a group of us in a one-on-one.¡± A punch from the front interrupted Ye Qingge from letting her imagination run wild, making her wholeheartedly immerse herself in this melee. Hand-to-hand combat, that¡¯s right! There were too many people on the street to take out her gun, and there were no weapons in their hands. Ye Qingge could only rely on her fists. Unfortunately, her fist was too small and her bones weren¡¯t hard enough. Ye Qingge could only use the techniques of grappling to suppress her opponent. The servants didn¡¯t put Ye Qingge in their eyes at first, but looking at her small body, they knew that she wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand a punch from them. However, after a few rounds, she actually dodged them. A few of the Zhou Mansion¡¯s servants even suffered a loss. Hence, the few of them looked at each other and used a strategy to attack Ye Qingge. Because a few of them had changed their tactics, Ye Qingge found it more and more strenuous. If it was the 23rd century, it would not have taken much effort to clean up these dishes. However, she had miscalculated the original owner¡¯s physique. She was really a noob. ¡°This kid is running out of strength. Brothers beat him to death!¡± The leader of the servants said with a sinister smile. Ye Qingge glanced at him but didn¡¯t say anything as she analyzed the current situation in her mind. There were many people on the other side. The original owner¡¯s broken body was about to collapse. When the time came, this group of people would beat their brains into dogs. Ye Qingge used her fighting techniques to parry the incoming fist and pretended to be exhausted. She slowly retreated to the front of the guards. Seeing Ye Qingge¡¯s weak appearance, the guard in the lead became even more arrogant. ¡°Young brat, kneel and kowtow. Go under my pants and call me grandpa twice more, and I¡¯ll spare your life.¡± Ye Qingge replied with a sneer, ¡°Son of a b*tch, why are you randomly acknowledging relatives? Your ancestor has a shell, so why are you trying to make your presence known in our crowd?¡± Chapter 29 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios He didn¡¯t have an advantage in his hands, and his mouth didn¡¯t seem to be a match. The guard in the lead was furious. He shouted angrily, ¡°All of you, move aside. I¡¯m going to kill him myself.¡± That¡¯s what I was waiting for! Just as the guard in the lead reached out to hit Ye Qingge, she turned sideways and quickly grabbed the man¡¯s arm. She turned around and walked behind the servant, then kicked him to the ground. The servant fell to the ground and Ye Qingge¡¯s knee landed on his back tailbone. She said calmly, ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± The servant wanted to struggle, but Ye Qingge exerted a little force, causing him to cry out in pain. She grabbed his arm with one hand and hit him on the head with the other. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you not to move?¡± Seeing that the servants under her knees had become obedient, Ye Qingge raised her head to look at the other servants. ¡°Don¡¯t do anything rash. All I have to do is exert pressure on his knees and he¡¯ll never be able to stand up again.¡± The servants looked at each other. Although they did not believe it, they did not dare to act rashly. ¡°Don¡¯t you believe me?¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she exerted force on her knees. The servant on the ground immediately cried out repeatedly, crying and begging Ye Qingge for mercy. The other servants immediately did not dare to go up. ¡°Tell me, how much do these tenants owe you? How are you going to deal with them?¡± Ye Qingge asked the servant below her knees. ¡°You owe us five¡­ five hundred taels.¡± It was too painful. The servant stuttered and his forehead was covered in sweat. ¡°Five hundred taels is so much? What kind of money is this?¡± The gold and silver of this dynasty were real. Five hundred taels of silver could buy a house with a single courtyard in the capital. Therefore, Ye Qingge, who had more than 100,000 taels of silver in her pocket, felt that she was already a rich woman. If there was a list of the richest women here, she would probably be able to get on the rankings with honor, right? ¡°This is¡­ the tenant rent for our Zhou Mansion¡¯s fields.¡± Ye Qingge nodded and continued to ask, ¡°How much land did they rent from you?¡± ¡®Well, I don¡¯t know about that. I¡¯m only responsible for collecting rent.¡¯ ¡°Hey, how much land did you rent from them?¡± Ye Qingge was asking about the tenants. They were already dumbfounded by what they saw. When they saw the hero who had defeated the Zhou family¡¯s servants talking to them, they were a little terrified. ¡°Hero, we¡­ we rented them a hundred acres of land.¡± The woman among the tenants who was crying with her son in her arms replied while sobbing. ¡°A hundred acres? How much can a hundred acres be sold for?¡± She had no memory of the original owner of this era¡¯s food trade, and she had not studied it in the past few days. However, she vaguely felt that with such a domineering servant, the Zhou family, who ate people like vegetables, was definitely not a kind person. Perhaps this problem was in the rental contract. ¡°When the weather is good, it can be sold for about a hundred taels of silver, but when the weather is bad, it¡¯s even less. Last year, we didn¡¯t get anything from the drought, so we only sold it for fifty taels of silver.¡± Another tenant spoke hesitantly, but what he said shocked the neighbors. The people on the street immediately discussed. Ye Qingge¡¯s heart was also shaken. ¡°In other words, you guys worked hard to farm for a year, but in the end, not only are you unable to support yourselves, but you also owe the Zhou Mansion rent for the next four years?¡± Was this what Uncle Ben Shan meant by winning the lottery and causing a famine? Ye Qingge gave a simple summary, but after that, the discussions on the streets became even fiercer. Initially, they only felt that these tenants had suffered a loss, but they did not expect them to suffer such a loss. ¡°Then how did you make up for your previous rent?¡± Logically speaking, it was impossible to rent land for a year. It should have been for many years. However, according to their way of owing money, they would most likely have to sell their children. ¡°Our¡­ our entire family signed an indenture contract.¡± As expected, not only did he sell his son and daughter, but he also sold himself. ¡°The Zhou Mansion is really good.¡± Ye Qingge nodded and glanced at the servants. She didn¡¯t know what to feel. ¡°I¡¯ll pay the debts of these people on their behalf, but you have to give me the indenture and tenant contract. As for the silver, I can¡¯t give it to you now. Wait for you to take the contract¡­ Go to General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate and look for me.¡± The people from the Zhou Mansion seemed to be used to being domineering. Even if she gave them the silver today, they might secretly capture these people back tomorrow. It was better to settle this once and for all and let them know that these people were also protected. As for the people who could protect them, after thinking about it, it could only be General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate. If she brought these people to the Ye Residence, Madam Bai might hand him and these people over. Therefore, it was better to cheat her father. ¡°General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate?¡± When the people on the street heard this, they immediately pricked up their ears. This was a sign that there was news. The guard in the lead was also stunned. He had thought that it was a small fry, but he did not expect it to be someone from General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate. The people from General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate had always been overprotective and rash. They never cared about the consequences. Even Old Master had to greet the people in their residence with a smile. Sometimes, he could not even get a good expression. However, the people of General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate had always been tall and burly. Even though they were wearing casual clothes, they had a natural bandit aura. This kid in front of him really did not look like one. Otherwise, he would not be so rash. Like him, Tang Mo, who had been silently listening, was also surprised. He really did not understand. Actually, he did not meet her by chance today. He had planned this for a long time. Ever since he discovered many suspicious points about her that night, he wanted to find out the truth. Especially the gun in her hand, which made him even more curious. However, this girl looked cute on the outside, but she was actually very sneaky. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have failed so easily and been knocked down by a little girl like her. He recalled that he had met her once under Tang Mo¡¯s identity. Moreover, it seemed that she took very good care of Tang Mo, so he decided to use this identity to contact her. That was why he was almost knocked down by a carriage today. However, from her reaction, she did not seem to know martial arts, but she easily subdued the servants of the Zhou Mansion. He had never seen such a strange move before, but it seemed to be especially effective. At this moment, she was clearly the young lady of General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate, but she asked the servants to go to General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate to get the silver. Others might not know, but he knew. With Zhanbei, there is no Zhengxi, and the grudges between the two families would probably not be finished in three days. Was she trying to discredit General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate? Or was she really related to General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate? Just as Tang Mo was deep in thought, Ye Qingge had already let go of the head servant. Of course, she would not let him off so easily. Ye Qingge used Murong Fu¡¯s method of giving her a taste of her own medicine and directly dislocated the arms of the head servant. ¡°Alright, go and get the proof. I¡¯ll wait for you at General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate.¡± Ye Qingge looked at the other servants and said unhurriedly. When the other servants saw that his arms were broken, they didn¡¯t dare to force their way in. The leading servant¡¯s arms hurt so much that he could not even walk. Hence, he got someone to carry him to the Zhou Mansion. All the servants also left. After the servants left, the women and children came over and kowtowed to Ye Qingge. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so polite. Let me see how the child is.¡± Ye Qingge walked to the child¡¯s side and helped him up. She wiped his arms to confirm that she had not seen wrongly. The child¡¯s arms were only dislocated and not broken. Hence, Ye Qingge used the method of battlefield first aid and gave the child¡¯s arm a hard push. Chapter 30 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The woman¡¯s heart ached when she saw her child scream. When she saw that the child¡¯s broken arm had recovered, she immediately kowtowed and asked Ye Qingge to treat the child¡¯s other arm. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I promise to return you a child with arms and legs.¡± Why did these words sound a little scary? As the woman was thinking, she heard the child scream again. His other arm had actually been cured by the little master in front of her! The onlookers were amazed. This was too amazing. He was even more powerful than Wang Mazi, who specialized in selling knock-up and injured Vigor Pills in the east of the city. No, no, no. Wang Mazi was still the best. His waist didn¡¯t ache when his ointment was applied, his shoulders didn¡¯t hurt, and his legs didn¡¯t cramp. Wang Mazi¡¯s Strength Pill was not good. After eating it, he could not hold on for half a cup of tea¡¯s time. Wang Mazi was still the best¡­ The topic immediately moved in a strange direction. ¡°Alright, go to General Zhanbei¡¯s residence and look for Butler Wu. Tell them that Lieutenant Li Da¡¯s foster son asked you to go. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± ¡°Little Hero, are you really the young master of General Zhanbei¡¯s Mansion?¡± The woman originally thought that he was just scaring her, but she did not expect it to be true. ¡°A hero is a hero. Why do I have to add a small word?¡± Besides, how was she small? Ye Qingge nodded and said in a low voice, ¡°Go quickly, in case anything else happens. You¡¯ll only be safe when you get there. I still have something on, so I won¡¯t be going with you. If anyone stops you on the way, bring General Zhanbei out to scare them.¡± The tenants immediately thanked her gratefully and led the children to General Zhanbei¡¯s residence. When everyone saw that there was nothing else to see, they immediately dispersed. After dusting off her clothes, Ye Qingge walked back to the medicine store with her hands behind her back. Tang Mo, who was also dressed in white, stood quietly at the entrance of the pharmacy. He really deserved to be called a peerless young master. With such a beauty to look at, Ye Qingge¡¯s mood improved a lot. ¡°Are you hurt?¡± As soon as Ye Qingge approached, Tang Mo asked. His voice was like a gentle breeze, but also like a jade wall gently knocking. It was pleasant and gentle, noble and elegant. ¡°That¡¯s weird. How did you know it was me before I even opened my mouth?¡± Ye Qingge tilted her head and smiled, a hint of doubt in her voice. Of course, she didn¡¯t suspect anything. She just felt that he was too godly. Could it be that he really had the ability to distinguish places by sound? ¡°Your body¡­ has a cold plum fragrance. It¡¯s unforgettable.¡± ¡°Really? Why don¡¯t I smell it?¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she raised her sleeve and took a sniff. She didn¡¯t smell anything. She usually did not like incense. After all, she was not a real young lady. She really didn¡¯t have time to do any drawing or embroidery. It was probably done by the maidservants. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll send you home. I¡¯m afraid I have matters to settle on later. I¡¯ll send you back first.¡± She took the medicine bag from Tang Mo¡¯s hand. This action was quite familiar. ¡°Brother Ye, I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± Although she was dressed as a man, she was still a woman. ¡°You don¡¯t have to stand on ceremony with me. It¡¯s no different from taking it or not.¡± Although the original owner¡¯s physique was not good, she could still take a few packets of medicine. Moreover, his white clothes were really not suitable for carrying anything. He was only suitable to be a handsome man who was being taken care of. ¡°Brother Ye, I heard that you reattached that child¡¯s broken arm just now. Could it be that you¡¯ve learned medicine?¡± Tang Mo said calmly as if he was just chatting. ¡°I don¡¯t know how to practice Chinese medicine, but I¡¯m good at surgery. However, the arm was only dislocated. It¡¯ll be fine after enduring the pain.¡± Ye Qingge let out a light laugh. Her laughter was clear and melodious, without the slightest hint of bashfulness. ¡°Dislocated? Surgery? This is the first time I¡¯ve heard of it.¡± ¡°Simply put, dislocation is a type of bone injury, but it¡¯s not too serious. It also needs to be recuperated, but it won¡¯t take too long, and it won¡¯t delay movement and labor. The surgical department says that it¡¯s very simple to bandage an injury.¡± Ye Qingge waved her hand as she spoke as if it was really that simple. She did not know if modern surgeons would vomit blood from anger when they heard this. Ye Qingge thought to herself, didn¡¯t this era know about dislocation? It couldn¡¯t be that no one had ever dislocated it before, right? Then, someone dislocated only after he met her? Was she Conan? Wherever she went, something was wrong. ¡°Has this disease never appeared before? Is a doctor supposed to treat broken bones?¡± Ye Qingge didn¡¯t understand, but Tang Mo nodded, indicating that her guess was correct. She thought to herself, Good lord! Were medical skills in this era so not disaggregated? ¡°By the way, are you the young lady of General Zhanbei¡¯s residence?¡± ¡°No, I just¡­ know the people.¡± There were too many messy things going on here. She didn¡¯t know how to say it. Moreover, in her opinion, a gentle young master like him should enjoy life. As for the schemes and messes in the secular world, it was better not to dirty his young heart. Tang Mo nodded. Although he knew that she was not telling the truth, he did not ask further. Unknowingly, the two of them had already arrived at Green Cloud Alley on Swallow Street. Further ahead was Tang Mo¡¯s residence. ¡°By the way, I was just about to ask, are you and the old servant the only ones in your house? Why are you the one going out to buy medicine?¡± Ye Qingge felt that she had said something wrong. But she swore to God that she really didn¡¯t have that intention. ¡°My father and mother were traveling, so the old servant and I were left alone. There was also a page boy. Two days ago, he had something to do at home, so I asked him to go home.¡± Tang Mo smiled faintly. He was glorious and did not feel uncomfortable at all. No wonder he was kidnapped last time. How could an old servant and a child be useful? However, for some reason, he did not look like an ordinary person. However, who didn¡¯t have some secrets? If no one had tried to seduce her with a honey trap, she would not have said it so easily. ¡°You still have something on today, so I won¡¯t invite you into the house to rest. If it¡¯s convenient another day, you can come anytime.¡± The two of them walked to the main entrance. Tang Mo took the medicinal herbs and said goodbye to Ye Qingge. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be free another day. I¡¯ll definitely come and disturb you.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, she turned around and left. After taking a few steps, she turned back. ¡°Brother Tang, there¡¯s something I still have to say. You must bring someone with you when you go out in the future.¡± Ye Qingge paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Otherwise, in front of such a beauty like you, there might be people who would take the risk. When the time comes, what should I do if I let you be my husband?¡± ¡®Are you talking about yourself?¡¯ Tang Mo smiled gently. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take note.¡± Ye Qingge nodded. Look at how obedient and adorable he was. Only then did she smile and leave in relief. Not long after she left, the door of the small courtyard opened from the inside. An old man stood respectfully at the door and took the medicine from Tang Mo¡¯s hand. Then, he closed the door after he entered. ¡°Uncle Ge, you¡¯re back. You seem to be a day later than expected.¡± Tang Mo¡¯s tone was calm, but there was an indescribable dignity. ¡°Young Master, please forgive me. I encountered some trouble on the way, so I came back late.¡± The old man was about to kneel down when Tang Mo was stopped. ¡°Let¡¯s talk inside.¡± Letting go of the old man called Uncle Ge, Tang Mo entered the room first. Uncle Ge followed him into the room. ¡°Tell me, how¡¯s the war in the north?¡± Chapter 31 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The fragrance of tea wafted in the small house. Beitang Xiumo¡¯s eyes were covered with a white veil as he elegantly poured a cup of tea for Uncle Ge and himself. Uncle Ge sat opposite him, his attitude very respectful. He even felt a little uneasy when Beitang Xiumo poured tea for him. ¡°Tell me, how¡¯s the war in the north?¡± ¡°Young Master, the war in the north is a little¡­¡± Uncle Ge frowned and paused. After thinking for a while, he said, ¡°I can¡¯t see clearly.¡± Uncle Ge shook his head in shame. ¡°Oh?¡± Beitang Xiumo was stunned when he heard this. He didn¡¯t expect such an answer. Uncle Ge was an old scout. Whether it was his martial arts ability or his analysis of the battlefield, he had unparalleled accuracy. It was not an exaggeration to say that if Uncle Ge was in the military camp, some deputy generals would have to stand aside. But was there anything Uncle Ge couldn¡¯t see clearly? ¡°In fact, the outcome of the battle was already decided. The Northern Mang had a weapon that never missed its target and had a long range. It caused a large number of casualties in the Zhanbei Army, and the morale of the soldiers in the Zhanbei Army plummeted. Hence, Old General Jia thought of a way to order people to go to the Northern Mang camp to borrow that weapon.¡± When Beitang Xiumo heard this, his lips curled into a smile. Was he sure that it was a loan and not a robbery? Uncle Ge was a little embarrassed by his smile. He smiled and continued. ¡°After borrowing it, they realized that the weapon was broken. The morale of the Zhanbei army dropped even more. They were already prepared to break through Xiangbei City. However, the tables had turned. The Zhanbei army found an expert who repaired the weapon and found out that it was called a crossbow.¡± Uncle Ge took a sip of tea and said, ¡°Although there were only two crossbows, they boosted morale and destroyed the morale of the Northern Mang Army. I thought that this was good enough, but I didn¡¯t expect the Zhanbei Army to surprise the Northern Mang Army again.¡± Uncle Ge took another sip of water and shook his head. He looked very strange, but after waiting for a long time, he did not continue. This old man was trying to keep him in suspense. Beitang Xiumo was so angry that he almost laughed. Uncle Ge, who was still thinking hard, raised his head and realized that Beitang Xiumo¡¯s eyes were looking at him. He quickly continued, ¡°The day before I returned to the capital, Li Da brought a new crossbow to the battlefield. He fired arrows in the front, left, and right directions respectively. At the same time, that crossbow can be fired continuously. I heard that it¡¯s called a three-way crossbow.¡± The more Uncle Ge spoke, the more excited he became. In the end, the teapot ran out of water. He actually snatched the half cup from Beitang Xiumo¡¯s hand. However, he was too excited. When he thought of that scene, he couldn¡¯t help but feel his blood boil. Thus, he didn¡¯t notice Beitang Xiumo¡¯s slightly raised eyebrows. He continued while foaming at the mouth. ¡°Young Master, you didn¡¯t see the three-way crossbow. It¡¯s simply a divine weapon. That Li Da is like a god of death on the battlefield. The corpses of the Northern Mang Army are strewn all over the ground within 70 feet of him. The Northern Mang Army was scared silly when they saw it, so they hung up a waiver. Therefore, it¡¯s really hard to say who will win this battle!¡± ¡°Young Master, that Li Da is really a valiant general. He can really hold off ten thousand people alone!¡± As Uncle Ge spoke, he slammed the teacup on the table, his eyes filled with energy. The next moment, he saw a teacup on the table in front of him. He looked at it and held one in his hand. Eh? Where did this teacup come from? Then, he saw that there was not a single teacup in front of Young Master. It was over¡­ ¡°Young Master, please forgive me, I¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. Uncle Ge wants to come and work hard. It just so happens that you can stay in this small courtyard these few days and wait for a friend with me. As for the various things in this courtyard, I¡¯ll have to trouble Uncle Ge.¡± What? He was not allowed to go to the front line to gather information? He still had to accompany this young master, whose heart was darker than a crow¡¯s, in this small courtyard. Wouldn¡¯t that be killing him? Moreover, he had a half-sister waiting for him at the Yihong Courtyard in Xiangbei City! Why was he not allowed to go just like that? Wasn¡¯t it just snatching a cup of tea? Was it necessary? Old Ge, I quit! ¡°Alright, Young Master. Being able to accompany Young Master is Old Ge¡¯s wish for many years. Young Master, don¡¯t worry, I will definitely take good care of Young Master¡¯s daily life.¡± Old Ge could smile like a flower. Beitang Xiumo looked at Old Ge and suddenly thought of someone. That person also had the ability to instantly change his expression. ¡°A three-way crossbow? Will it have anything to do with her?¡± Beitang Xiumo said indifferently. He faced the open window and felt the warm wind blowing. ¡­ Jia Jingzhong sat at the head of the table in General Zhanbei¡¯s estate, while Zhou Feiren, the deputy commander of the Imperial Saber Guards, sat at the foot of the table. Ye Qingge sat opposite Zhou Feiren. ¡°Master Jia, my men have told me that it was your people from the General¡¯s Mansion who injured our people first. However, I can let this matter go. However, I have to bring those tenants back. I hope Master Jia can hand them over to me.¡± Zhou Feiren had always looked down on these generals and felt that they would only use force. However, this force was really useful. Therefore, he was unwilling to offend them easily. Although it was embarrassing for his subordinates to be beaten up, if the tenants brought them back, he would be able to regain his face. He did not argue with these boorish people. Jia Jingzhong glanced at Zhou Feiren and took a sip of tea without saying anything. When Butler Wu brought her into the residence, he had already asked. He had already heard the tenant tell him what had happened. When the tenant said that the person who saved them was a young master and that he was General Li Da¡¯s adopted son, he immediately thought that it was Ye Qingge. However, when he saw this girl in men¡¯s clothes, he was still stunned. Once again, he lamented in his heart that Old Li¡¯s adopted daughter had really¡­ been too good! Looking at his spirit and fighting spirit, he was clearly a disciple of the Zhanbei Army. After leaving Zhou Feiren hanging for a while, Jia Jingzhong placed the teacup on the table and slowly said. ¡°Deputy Commander Zhou should be more clear about the ins and outs of this matter. Your servant committed a crime on the streets and was stopped by our Ge¡¯er. She also said that she was prepared to buy this person back. Can¡¯t you just take her indenture and tenant agreement and take the money back?¡± Yes, it was simple and clear. As expected of Master Jia. Ye Qingge gave Jia Jingzhong a thumbs up in her heart. ¡°Master Jia, you can¡¯t say that. Our people were beaten up for no reason. We have to compensate for hurting them, right? We are not going to sell the tenants. You can¡¯t buy them by force, right?¡± Zhou Feiren looked at Jia Jingzhong. Although he looked down on him in his heart, he still had to be amiable on the surface. ¡°Deputy Commander Zhou still wants us to compensate?¡± Jia Jingzhong sneered. ¡°Deputy Commander Zhou, we usually pretend that we don¡¯t know how your Zhou Mansion behaves. However, since we¡¯ve met today, there¡¯s nothing to say. We have to interfere. You know very well in your heart whether the price you set for the rented land is reasonable or not, but His Majesty doesn¡¯t know yet. Your Zhou Mansion used people to cook before. I don¡¯t know if you ate them or not. You know, but His Majesty doesn¡¯t. Otherwise, we¡¯ll all enter the palace to meet His Majesty. In case you think you¡¯re right, I think I¡¯m right.¡± After Jia Jingzhong finished speaking, he took a sip of tea. Ye Qingge glanced at him. It was really hard on this Old Master. He actually said so much in one go. However, this Old Master was really tough! Did he plan to go to the palace to complain to the emperor just because of a disagreement? However, it had to be said that he had done a really good job. After Jia Jingzhong finished speaking, Zhou Feiren¡¯s expression immediately turned ugly. One could not enter the palace. If he entered the palace, he might not be able to come out. Chapter 32 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Master Jia, aren¡¯t you treating me like an outsider? With our relationship, there¡¯s no need to disturb His Majesty. Hehe, it¡¯s not to the extent.¡± Ye Qingge had seen people change their attitudes faster than flipping through a book, but this was the first time he had seen someone change so quickly. It had to be said that there were talents in the officials. Ye Qingge looked at Zhou Feiren, who had just straightened his neck earlier and looked like he wasn¡¯t afraid of anyone. At this moment, he was smiling obsequiously. There were only two big words in his heart¡ªconvinced. ¡°Then Deputy Commander Zhou, how much do you think we should pay for these tenants?¡± Jia Jingzhong still looked like a hoodlum. He did not give Zhou Feiren a good attitude just because he softened his attitude. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s up to you. It¡¯s up to you.¡± Zhou Feiran smiled but cursed in his heart. This was the first time he had encountered such an unruly person in his many years as an official. However, the General Zhanbei Estate was famous for having a lot of people who were unruly. Fortunately, Da Xiao only had one such General. Otherwise, they would not be able to take it. He could only blame his bad luck for meeting a nosy Young brat today. He couldn¡¯t help but glare at Ye Qingge, his eyes filled with poison. Coincidentally, he met Ye Qingge¡¯s gaze and had no choice but to nod with a smile. Oh? Did he hate me now? But it didn¡¯t matter. There were too many people who hated her. Who did he think he was? ¡°Deputy Commander Zhou, that¡¯s not right. How can we set the price? Wouldn¡¯t we be forcing you to buy and sell? At that time, if you raise objections against us, we¡¯ll suffer.¡± Jia Jingzhong took another sip of tea and raised his eyebrows. ¡°However, the tenants in your residence are either women who can¡¯t work or children who can¡¯t eat or do work. Not only can¡¯t they do anything when we buy them, but we also have to provide for them. It¡¯s really a huge loss. However, Ge¡¯er is kind-hearted and insists on buying them. If I say we should buy them, so be it. It¡¯s fine to spend a tael of silver to do a good deed.¡± Ye Qingge was really impressed by Jia Jingzhong. She originally thought that she would have to spend at least a hundred taels of silver to redeem the people today, but she did not expect Master Jia to be even more ruthless. He directly gave him one tael! This was really a profiteer who had been delayed by the general! Compared to this, she was still short-tempered! It seemed like he had to learn more from the old seniors in the future. ¡°One¡­ one tael?¡± The flesh on Zhou Feiren¡¯s face was bulging. This Jia Jingzhong had really gone too far. ¡°Jia Jingzhong, what if I don¡¯t sell it today?¡± It seemed that Zhou Feiren was angry that he had called him by his full name. But who was Jia Jingzhong? He had been in business for a long time¡­ on the battlefield. When he heard this, he chuckled and looked at Ye Qingge. ¡°Ge¡¯er, do you still have the death exemption medallion that your foster father gave you? Once Ge¡¯er enters the palace, just hand the medallion to the Emperor and ask for a decree from the three divisions to investigate thoroughly.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Qingge stood up and cupped her fists, accepting the order. Zhou Feiren was stunned when he heard this. The anger he had just felt was all gone now. He asked tentatively, ¡°The death-exemption medal? Is it the one for Commander Li?¡± Jia Jingzhong did not even look at him. He continued to drink his tea with his head lowered as if he could not be bothered by him. On the other hand, Ye Qingge fished out the death exemption medallion from her bosom and answered, ¡°Yes.¡± Zhou Feiren wanted to go forward and see what was going on, but that kid was so petty that she took it back. ¡°Commander Li really feels sorry for his adopted son.¡± Zhou Feiren had no choice but to seriously sized up Li Da¡¯s adopted son in front of him. He was not tall, but his bearing was outstanding. His eyes were bright, and it was obvious that he was not a rash person. The servants of the Zhou Mansion were not idlers. They all had some ability. He had defeated a group of people alone and had some ability. However, he was still unconvinced that he had suffered such a huge loss. He could not meet the emperor, but the three divisions would interrogate him. The Ministry of Justice would probably be the first to jump out and investigate everything that had happened to him over the years. None of the officials of the Great Xiao Dynasty were clean. If they did not investigate, nothing would happen, but if they did, there would be a huge deal. ¡°Master Jia, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to give you face, but my servant has already been injured by this young master. I can¡¯t have an explanation, right?¡± As Zhou Feiren spoke, his attitude softened again. He was really like a balloon. He was hard and soft at the same time. ¡°Deputy¡­ Commander Zhou, don¡¯t accuse me wrongly. That servant¡¯s arm isn¡¯t broken. Call him over and I¡¯ll put him back.¡± Ye Qingge emphasized the word ¡®deputy¡¯. As expected, he raised his eyebrows. ¡®Not bad, not bad. I¡¯ll be happy if you¡¯re angry.¡¯ ¡°Hmph, someone, bring my servant up.¡± As Zhou Feiren spoke, he flicked his sleeves. He had brought the servant with him. His goal was to use him as a bargaining chip when negotiating. That arm was clearly broken. He wanted to see how this little kid would embarrass himself. The servants of the Zhou Mansion had left in a hurry, so they naturally didn¡¯t see Ye Qingge heal the child¡¯s arm. Not long after, the servant was helped in. He was in so much pain that his expression was ferocious. After paying his respects to Jia Jingzhong, he stood in the middle of the hall. He hated Ye Qingge to death, but he didn¡¯t dare to show it now. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Ye Qingge walked around the servant with her hands behind her back. The question she asked was infuriating. ¡®Do you want to try and see if it hurts?¡¯ ¡°It¡¯s good that it hurts. Remember, don¡¯t bully others next time, because people have to pay back when they come out to the world.¡± After saying that, Brother Yeqing slowly pulled the servant¡¯s arm and pushed him up bit by bit. The servant was in so much pain that he almost fainted. Zhou Feiren¡¯s anger soared. This kid was clearly torturing people, or rather, slapping himself in the face. How could the bones be reconnected like this? They were all used to recuperate and use ointment. If she did this, he would probably be a cripple in the future. Jia Jingzhong also put down his teacup. Although he didn¡¯t say anything, he didn¡¯t really agree with Ye Qingge¡¯s actions. If she was angry, she could just break the servant¡¯s leg. Why waste time on his arm? When Ye Qingge saw that the servant was almost done with the pain, she suddenly exerted force. There was a click. Then, Ye Qingge went around to the other side. Before he could react, she grabbed his arm and exerted more strength. Another click. The servant closed his eyes and thought to himself, ¡°It¡¯s over. Did I break another two sections?¡± But in the next moment, he suddenly felt that it didn¡¯t hurt anymore. He tried to move, but he could actually move. He suddenly opened his eyes and looked at his fingers in disbelief. Then, he was dumbfounded. Zhou Feiren and Jia Jingzhong were also dumbfounded. This kid actually knew how to reconnect bones? This girl actually knew how to reconnect bones? This thought flashed through their minds at the same time, but Jia Jingzhong¡¯s gender was more accurate. Jia Jingzhong put down his teacup and walked to the servant. He pulled his arm to take a look. As expected, it was no longer hanging on his shoulder. He asked the servant to try moving it, and the servants tried. Jia Jingzhong was overjoyed, and a smile bloomed on his face. This girl was really hiding something! ¡°Aiyo, Ge¡¯er, where did you learn this skill from? Quick, tell me.¡± Ye Qingge smiled and didn¡¯t reply immediately. Jia Jingzhong then remembered that there was an uninvited guest. ¡°I say, Deputy Commander Zhou, your servant is fine. It¡¯s already lunchtime. Your Madam probably wants you to go home for lunch, right?¡± Chapter 33 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Zhou Feiren, who originally wanted to hear what was going on, was so angry that his face turned red, but he could not say anything. In the end, he could only fling his sleeves and leave without even saying goodbye. ¡°Hey, Old Wu, follow Deputy Commander Zhou and give him one tael of silver. Then, take back the tenant contracts of those tenants.¡± Although Jia Jingzhong looked the most normal¡ªno, the most refined¡ªin General Zhanbei¡¯s residence, he was still a general. His voice was so loud that everyone in the courtyard could hear it clearly. Zhou Feiren was so angry that he almost fell. One tael of silver was really like dismissing a beggar. ¡°Uncle Jia, did I cause you trouble?¡± Ye Qingge lowered her head as she spoke, looking like a child who had made a mistake. One could not bear to criticize her. ¡°What¡¯s so troublesome about that? We don¡¯t care about those despicable people.¡± Oh, that¡¯s good. Actually, I was asking casually. Ye Qingge raised her head and looked at Jia Jingzhong. The latter continued leisurely, ¡°Besides, he¡¯s going to be in trouble soon.¡± F*ck! So that¡¯s what happened! I was wondering why you didn¡¯t care about him at all. You didn¡¯t even give him respect. I almost thought that it was really because of me, you sly old fox. ¡°But someone wants to fuck with him?¡± Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t help but ask. She wasn¡¯t interested in politics, but she was interested in understanding how evil people suffered. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s someone who wants to¡­ What¡¯s going on? You¡¯re a young lady. Why are you so careless with your words?¡± Jia Jingzhong changed his words in time and almost fell into a ditch. ¡°Then you can¡¯t blame me. My foster father speaks like this. Haven¡¯t I been influenced by him?¡± Ye Qingge had an aggrieved look on her face as she spoke as if it was true. She did not even think that she had only known Li Da for a few days. How did he dye her like this? ¡°This old man is really inhumane. He has led such a good child astray.¡± Jia Jingzhong cursed and blamed him for leading the child astray. Far away on the northern battlefield, the scapegoat Li Da, who was lecturing the soldiers, suddenly sneezed twice. Looking at the soldiers on the training ground, he blew his beard and glared at them. ¡°Damn it, which one of you is scolding me in your hearts? We¡¯ll train for four more hours today!¡± The soldiers: ¡°¡­ I¡¯m innocent. I really didn¡¯t scold you.¡± ¡°Uncle Jia, why do you think Zhou Feiren is going to be unlucky?¡± Ye Qingge was in high spirits. She had another understanding of the name Zhou Feiren. ¡°Sigh, there are a lot of things involved. Forget it, you just have to know that he will be unlucky soon.¡± Jia Jingzhong originally wanted to tell Ye Qingge about it, but when he thought about how complicated things were in the imperial court. He was afraid that even if he said it, this girl might not understand. Ye Qingge nodded and did not continue asking. Actually, it was not a big deal. Wasn¡¯t it just a party competition? You killed my men today, I¡¯ll kill yours tomorrow. As the saying goes, the party fights for a moment of pleasure, and the entire family is cremated. This was probably the case since ancient times. However, she did not know which team General Zhanbei was on. It would be better for her to understand the current political situation another day. After all, she had a relationship with General Zhanbei¡¯s Estate now. She had to watch over them. Otherwise, it would be easy for her to lose her life. ¡°Qingge, how could I not know that you¡¯ve studied medicine?¡± Jia Jingzhong was rather curious about this. Previously, he had also sent someone to the Ye Residence to investigate. This girl was not outstanding in the residence, and her appearance was not shocking. If he had to give her an outstanding ability, it would be crying. It was said that this girl cried for three consecutive days. The maidservants said that her tears were enough to fill a vat of lotus flowers. However, how was the smiling little girl in front of him related to that crybaby? Could it be that she had been hiding her strength all along? However, no matter what she was, she was now considered a member of the General Zhanbei Estate. Hence, the word ¡°protected¡± was enough. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not considered medical skills. It¡¯s just a simple emergency treatment. I know nothing about those acupuncture needles, looking, hearing, asking, and cutting.¡± Ye Qingge quickly explained, ¡°Don¡¯t treat me like a doctor.¡± Otherwise, she could not guarantee that the illness would be cured when the medicine was used. It was very likely one would lose his life from the medicine used. ¡°This move of yours is not simple at all. You reattached it just like that. Even ordinary doctors are not as good as you.¡± Ye Qingge shook her head humbly after hearing this and said that she didn¡¯t dare. Jia Jingzhong stroked his beard as he looked at Ye Qingge. The more he looked at her, the more he liked her. The more he liked her, the more his heart ached. Why didn¡¯t he say that he wanted to acknowledge a goddaughter? ¡°A few days ago, your foster father sent a messenger pigeon saying that your three-way crossbow is really a treasure. It¡¯s simply invincible. It would be even better if it could be used in the army.¡± Jia Jingzhong stole a glance at Ye Qingge. After all, she was the one who gave this to Li Da. Now that they wanted to manufacture it on a large scale in the army, they still needed her permission. ¡°That crossbow was originally given to Foster Father. If he is willing, wouldn¡¯t it be better for everyone in the Zhanbei Army to have one?¡± In any case, the things she gave out had nothing to do with her. Whether it was imitating or giving it away, it was fine as long as the old man was happy. ¡°Qingge, my good child, I didn¡¯t expect you to be so open-minded. Good, good, good. You are really as good as men.¡± Jia Jingzhong praised from the bottom of his heart. Such a personality was probably better than ordinary men. This old man Ye Guoqiang had really raised a good daughter. ¡®Oh no, I can¡¯t think about it.¡¯ Just thinking about it made his heart ache with jealousy. ¡°Uncle Jia, Qingge needs your help with something.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a good child. Just tell me.¡± ¡°Is there any fertile land for sale around the capital? I¡¯m not well-informed about this issue. If there is, I want to buy three to five hundred acres.¡± Ye Qingge didn¡¯t hide her thoughts. In this era, just having banknotes wasn¡¯t enough. She had to have some farmland. ¡°Oh? This isn¡¯t a small sum. Why did Qingge suddenly want to buy a plot of land? Could it be because of those tenants?¡± Jia Jingzhong understood Ye Qingge¡¯s situation in the Ye Residence, so he couldn¡¯t help but worry for her. ¡°Uncle Jia, you don¡¯t have to worry. My mother saved some dowry money for me. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to use it in my current state. Why don¡¯t we buy some fertile land?¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s words were very reasonable, but Jia Jingzhong felt very sad when he heard them. She couldn¡¯t help but curse Madam Bai and Ye Guoqiang in her heart. Such a good child had been ruined in their hands. Then how was Official Liu a good match? No, when Old Li came back, they had to discuss this Qingge¡¯s marriage. There were many good boys in the Zhanbei Army. No matter what, he had to find a good one for the girl. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t worry about this. I¡¯ll buy anything suitable for you.¡± Ye Qingge nodded. She didn¡¯t have to worry about Master Jia. ¡°As for those tenants, I¡¯ll have them stay in the residence first. When the time comes, after you buy the fields, just let them live in the farmstead.¡± Jia Jingzhong patted his chest to reassure Ye Qingge that he would take care of these matters. Then, he turned around and handed it to Butler Wu. Seeing that everything was almost settled, Ye Qingge prepared to return to the residence. She had been out for quite some time today, so she could not give herself away. Hence, she rejected Jia Jingzhong¡¯s invitation to have lunch together and returned to the Ye Residence. Chapter 34 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After returning to the Ye Residence, Gui Hua was still unconscious, and everything was normal in the residence. On the other hand, Concubine Liu sent someone to look for Ye Qingge but was stopped by Tan Chun. Ye Qingge nodded her head. It seemed that this little girl Tan Chun was quite capable. It was not in vain that she was given this name. Lowering her head to look at Gui Hua who was still unconscious on the table, Ye Qingge asked Tanchun to call everyone in the courtyard over. After all the maidservants arrived, Ye Qingge reached out to pick up the pot of herbal tea on the table and poured it directly on her face. Gui Hua, who was still flirting with the eldest young master in his dream, was immediately woken up. ¡°Ah! Aiyo, aiyo.¡± Gui Hua patted the tea on her face and sat up. Because she used too much strength, she fell to the ground. After a long while, she finally understood what had happened. She looked at the teapot in Ye Qingge¡¯s hand and was instantly annoyed. ¡°Miss, what are you doing?¡± She subconsciously raised her voice. If one didn¡¯t know better, one would think that she was the young lady instead. The maidservants in the courtyard could not help but look at each other, but they did not dare to say anything. ¡°What am I doing? Naturally, I¡¯m waking you up.¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s expression was calm as she placed the teapot on the table and glanced at Gui Hua. ¡°Wake me up? How is that calling me up? This is pouring water on me.¡± As Gui Hua spoke, she wiped her face and wiped off a handful of tea leaves. ¡°It¡¯s the same whether I call you up or pour water to wake you up. Gui Hua, do you know your mistake?¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s eyes suddenly turned cold as she looked at Gui Hua. The gaze made Gui Hua¡¯s neck turn cold, she realized that Sixth Miss was no longer the Sixth Miss from before. Didn¡¯t the young lady just beat Li Mo¡¯s leg until it bled? She had only woken up from her sleep just now and had forgotten about it for a moment. She thought that this was the Sixth Miss who cried as soon as anyone scolded her. ¡°Gui Hua, Gui Hua knows her mistake.¡± Gui Hua stammered, no longer as arrogant as before. ¡°I think you don¡¯t know. Today, I asked you to serve me tea, but you slacked off and fell asleep in front of me. Now that I woke you up, you actually shouted at me. Do you still have a trace of respect?¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, she sat down in front of the table with the bearing of a family head. ¡°I-I don¡¯t know why I fell asleep.¡± Gui Hua was filled with anger, but she did not dare to flare up. She could only explain in a low voice. She secretly looked up at the people in the courtyard and felt that she had lost face. Hence, her hatred for Ye Qingge intensified. She wanted to flare up, but when she thought of First Madam¡¯s instructions, she could only endure it. ¡°Since you¡¯ve admitted it, there¡¯s no need to say anything else. Go. Kneel at the door for four hours as punishment.¡± Ye Qingge glanced at Guihua and said lightly. ¡°Miss, I¡­¡± Gui Hua originally wanted to beg for mercy, but was interrupted by Ye Qingge. ¡°If you don¡¯t listen, how about kneeling for eight hours?¡± She still had that baby face and big eyes, but the timidity of the past was gone. Now, even one look from Ye Qingge was enough to make people fear her. Gui Hua could only cry and kneel in the courtyard. Ye Qingge walked out of the room and looked at the servants in the courtyard. When she saw them silently lower their heads even more, she smiled faintly. ¡°I¡¯ll say it again. In my courtyard, you have to abide by the rules of my courtyard. Disrespecting the Lord and betraying the Lord are things I can¡¯t tolerate. If you can¡¯t do it, you can leave now. I won¡¯t stop you. However, if you choose to stay, I¡¯ll definitely punish you severely if you offend me again in the future.¡± Ye Qingge looked at the people in the courtyard. She didn¡¯t have a stern expression, but she had extraordinary intimidation. The maidservants lowered their heads, not even daring to look up at this young lady who used to only know how to cry. Originally, they did not care much about that person. In this residence, she would always be the Sixth Miss who was bullied. It was as if she had transformed overnight after the divorce, making them not dare to look at her directly. Seeing that no one had left, Ye Qingge nodded. ¡°Since you¡¯ve chosen to stay, do your best. Alright, you can leave.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, she returned to her room without looking back. Drawing a big pie was something that the unscrupulous boss did. She disdained doing it. If she wanted to promote someone, she could just do it directly. There was no need to promise in advance. Similarly, those whom she did not trust could forget about staying by her side. After returning to her room, Ye Qingge followed the original owner¡¯s memories and found the books in her room. It was really difficult to find them all at a glance. What was the original owner looking at? ¡°What happened between me and the prince?¡± ¡°The overbearing Prime Minister fell in love with me¡±? ¡°Chuchu Yinghao¡±? ¡°Pitching Pot Kid¡±? There was no serious book. Of course, there was nothing indecent in the book. They were just talking about love. As for those inappropriate content, there was none in the book. Ye Qingge originally wanted to find a book on history, but in the end, she could only compromise. She picked up a book called ¡°Benefactor Above¡± and flipped through a few pages in disgust. An hour later¡­ Hmm¡­ how beneficial. When Tan Chun came in, she saw Ye Qingge holding a book and smiling like an aunt. Yes, although Miss had changed a lot, her hobby of reading storybooks had not changed. It was great. ¡­.. Within two days of Ye Qingge and Concubine Liu¡¯s leisurely days, Matriarch Ye, who had left the residence many days ago to offer incense, brought Ye Suyun and Ye Qingyue back to the residence. On this day, everyone in the Ye Residence gathered at the entrance of the Ye Residence, waiting eagerly for Matriarch Ye¡¯s carriage to slowly drive over from the alley. Even Madam Bai, who had been complaining about her illness for a long time, and Ye Jiabao, who had been beaten up and did not leave the room, came. Ye Qingge stood at the back of the group, leaning against the door frame. It was as if there was a natural barrier separating her from everyone else. The carriage slowly stopped in front of the Ye Residence. The servant put down the carriage stool and opened the curtain. A slender and beautiful woman slowly alighted from the carriage. She looked rather arrogant. Then, another woman alighted from the carriage. She looked even more magnanimous than the previous woman. Her brows were cold but not arrogant. She had the gentleness, magnanimity, and virtuousness of a good upbringing. Ye Qingge nodded. That¡¯s right. Although Madam Bai was average, Ye Qingyue and Ye Suyun were indeed good daughters. Especially the latter, Ye Suyun. Whether it was her looks or her temperament, she could not help but praise. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the timing wasn¡¯t right, she would have whistled. Just as he was thinking about it, the curtain of the carriage opened again, and an old lady with an extraordinary aura walked out. She was slightly plump and had a rosy face. Although she was almost 70 years old, she looked like she was in her sixties, and her eyes were bright. The prayer beads in her hand were made of high-quality cedar wood. At this moment, they were shiny. It made her look much kinder. Ye Qingge knew that this old lady was her cheap father¡¯s mother, the head of the Ye Residence¡ªMatriarch Ye. Seeing Matriarch Ye alight from the carriage, the group led by Madam Bai hurriedly went forward to greet her. However, with a cold butt pressed against her warm face, Matriarch Ye ignored Madam Bai and the others and walked straight into the residence with the help of Ye Qingyue and Ye Suyun. However, when she passed by Ye Qingge, she suddenly looked at her. A pair of eagle-like eyes stared straight at her. Why was this old lady suddenly scaring people? But who was she? She was an actress who was delayed by the special forces. Ye Qingge immediately smiled sweetly and obediently at Matriarch Ye, revealing her signature smile. On the other hand, Matriarch Ye¡¯s brows twitched, as if she did not expect her to have such a reaction and was shocked. Chapter 35 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Matriarch Ye was in front while Madam Bai led everyone behind. Seeing Matriarch Ye¡¯s attitude towards her just now, Madam Bai knew very well that Matriarch Ye was most likely angry. Ye Qingge supported Concubine Liu at the back. She calculated in her heart that this old lady probably knew about what had happened in the residence recently. Just from that glance, she knew that this old lady did not come with good intentions. When they arrived at the main hall, Matriarch Ye sat down at the master seat with the help of her two granddaughters. As she did not order everyone to sit, the people led by Madam Bai stood obediently. Matriarch Ye looked around at everyone and slowly closed her eyes. After a while, she suddenly opened them. Her gaze was as sharp as an eagle. ¡°Madam Bai, what¡¯s going on with the third and sixth girls?¡± Matriarch Ye slammed the table as she spoke. It was obvious that she was really angry. Seeing that the situation was not good, Madam Bai hurriedly tried to clear her name. ¡°Dear mother-in-law, I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on either. Sixth Girl was supposed to marry Minister Liu, but for some reason, she became Third Girl¡­¡± ¡°Silly thing! How old is Minister Liu? How can you marry Sixth Girl to him?¡± Although this Sixth Girl was really useless, she was still a young lady of the Ye Residence after all. How could she marry so easily? Matriarch Ye glared at Madam Bai as she spoke. ¡°Mother-in-law, although Minister Liu is a little old, he promised a wife position. I think with Ge¡¯er¡¯s personality, it won¡¯t be a disgrace to marry her.¡± Madam Bai defended herself. At that time, she had thought of an excuse for daring to do this. ¡°Then why did you bring the third girl along? Look at the situation now. One of the six girls in the residence has a bad reputation as smelly as shit, and the other is divorced. What are you going to do with the other girls? The eldest and second girls are about to be engaged. Aren¡¯t you going to think about them?¡± Matriarch Ye slammed the table and scolded. Everyone else lowered their heads and did not dare to speak. Only Ye Qingge almost laughed out loud. Smelly as shit? From the way she spoke, this old lady was a little cute. ¡°Mother-in-law, It¡¯s not that I didn¡¯t think for the children. I really didn¡¯t expect that the third girl would come back crying. She said that there was something else going on.¡± As Madam Bai spoke, tears fell. It looked like it was true. Not bad, another good actor. It seemed that everyone in this cheap father¡¯s residence was talented. Ye Qingge clicked her tongue in wonder. Then, she looked askance at Madam Bai as she told Matriarch Ye what Ye Yuyao had said with tears in her eyes. When Matriarch Ye heard this, she slammed the table. Ye Qingge knew that it was her turn to go on stage. Hence, as soon as Madam Bai finished speaking before Matriarch Ye could call her, Ye Qingge started crying. Upon hearing Ye Qingge cry, Matriarch Ye felt her head go numb. This girl was really too good at crying. Once, she knelt in her courtyard and cried for a day and a night. Then, she did not sleep for a day and a night. If Matriarch Ye lived in the modern era, she would know that there was psychological trauma. ¡°Ge¡¯er, don¡¯t cry. Speak slowly.¡± As Matriarch Ye spoke, she touched her forehead. After not sleeping for a day and night, the headache was brought back by her crying. Ye Qingge cried as she repeated the words she had said in the Liu Residence. In summary, there were only three words: I don¡¯t know! Madam Bai glared at Ye Qingge and gritted her teeth. There was nothing she could do. Why was this b*tch so good at talking? She had actually taken off all her clothes. ¡°Ge¡¯er, let me ask you one last time. Were you really not the one who knocked the third girl out?¡± Matriarch Ye looked at Ye Qingge and observed her every move. ¡°Grandmother, it¡¯s indeed not Qingge. Besides, Qingge doesn¡¯t have that ability.¡± Matriarch Ye nodded after hearing this. Indeed, she knew what the sixth girl was like. Not to mention hiding in the Liu residence¡¯s woodshed without anyone knowing, she could not even knock the third girl out. ¡°The sixth girl¡¯s ability is not ordinary. Servent Li is still lying in bed and can¡¯t get out.¡± Madam Bai glanced at Ye Qingge. She would not let her off so easily. ¡°Oh? Is Li hurt?¡± Matriarch Ye looked at Madam Bai, who exaggerated how Li was injured by Ye Qingge. When Matriarch Ye heard this, she looked at Ye Qingge. ¡°Sixth Miss, is this true?¡± ¡°Grandmother, I did hurt Li. My mother wanted to take me to the Liu Mansion to be a concubine. I didn¡¯t agree, so Li hurt Aunt Liu. I was scared out of my wits. I wanted to scare Li, but I didn¡¯t know that thing was so powerful.¡± ¡°Go to the Liu residence as a concubine later? What¡¯s going on with Madam Bai?¡± Matriarch Ye caught the main point. ¡°Mother-in-law, listen to me. It¡¯s mainly because this Qingge girl doesn¡¯t have a good family now that she¡¯s divorced, and Minister Liu is willing to give Ge¡¯er a place to stay. He¡¯s also infatuated with her, so I think it¡¯s better to let her have a lover.¡± ¡°Infatuated? I think he¡¯s blinded by lust! Isn¡¯t it enough for our Ye family¡¯s girl to marry one? You let him do as he pleases! Kneel down!¡± Matriarch Ye slammed the table and clutched her chest in anger. Ye Suyun, who was beside her, hurriedly helped her calm down. Ye Qingyue also persuaded her, and only then did she feel a little better. Madam Bai, on the other hand, knelt down reluctantly with a flushed face. After marrying into the Ye Residence for so many years, she had never knelt down to her parents except on their wedding day. This was the first time. She could not help but feel endless hatred for Concubine Liu and Ye Qingge. She wished she could chop them up with an axe right now. Ye Qingge didn¡¯t feel anything. It was normal for Madam Bai to hate her. If Madam Bai stopped hating her one day, Madam Bai would probably be out of her mind or she would be the unlucky one. It was only after Matriarch Lu had calmed down for a while that she felt less stuffy in her chest. Hence, she pointed at Madam Bai. ¡°You don¡¯t have to take care of the matters in the residence during this period of time. From today onwards, everything in the residence will be reported to me. Stay in your courtyard and reflect for a month, do you hear me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Madam Bai felt extremely aggrieved, but she could only accept the order. She originally wanted to secretly marry Ye Qingge while Old Madam was not around. When the time came, what was done was done. She would then say some benefits from marrying over and this matter would be resolved perfectly. However, who knew that so many things would happen in between and implicate Ye Yuyao? It didn¡¯t matter if she was involved, but Ye Qingge divorced and managed to escape from the Liu Residence. Initially, she thought that although he had escaped, she could at least avenge herself by kidnapping her and sending her back to the Liu residence to be a concubine. Unexpectedly, she did not succeed and even injured Li. Now, she had even been punished. Not only did she reflect in the courtyard, but she also lost her authority as the head of the family. This was the second time in his life that she had suffered such a huge loss. The first time was when Li was injured. Could it be that she could not defeat that little b*tch? The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. In the end, Madam Bai¡¯s eyes rolled back and she fainted. ¡°Mother!¡± Ye Suyun and Ye Qingyue cried out in unison and hurriedly ran over. Matriarch Ye also bowed and left her seat to see how Madam Bai was doing. The maidservants screamed for a doctor. Hence, the hall was in chaos. Only Ye Qingge looked at Madam Bai and rubbed her chin as she made a guess. Tsk tsk, this veteran actor, Madam Bai, was probably pretending, right? If Madam Bai knew what Ye Qingge was thinking, she would probably wake up from her anger. Chapter 36 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After a period of chaos, Matriarch Ye also felt tired, so she ordered someone to take good care of Madam Bai. She then returned to her room with the help of her two granddaughters. The others also dispersed. On the way back, Concubine Liu grabbed Ye Qingge and was rather worried. Concubine Liu knew that Matriarch Ye did not like her, and she did not like Qingge either. Although Qingge was innocent this time, it was uncertain what Matriarch Ye would think. Ye Qingge patted Concubine Liu¡¯s hand to comfort her. She told her not to worry. As the saying went, one would deal with whatever came their way. Seeing how calm Ye Qingge was, Concubine Liu felt that she had gained some courage. ¡­.. In the evening, Matriarch Ye¡¯s maidservant, Ling Long, came to pass the message that Matriarch Ye had summoned her. Sure enough, it was here! Ye Qingge nodded and brought Tan Chun to Matriarch Ye¡¯s courtyard. Upon entering the room, Ye Qingge greeted Matriarch Ye. The latter closed her eyes and twirled her prayer beads with her fingers. She said indifferently, ¡°Kneel.¡± Ye Qingge replied with an affirmative answer before kneeling down with her back straight. She knew that this was a killing rod to beat her up. Sure enough, after kneeling for about an hour, Matriarch Ye slowly opened her eyes and looked at Ye Qingge. She was still that small person. Her shoulders were still thin, but there seemed to be something different about her. The sixth girl, who used to cry whenever she encountered trouble, actually stopped crying after kneeling for an hour. If it was in the past, she would probably drown her bedroom with tears. And her shoulders were straight, not the chest-hugging hunchback she used to cower in fear. Matriarch Ye¡¯s gaze sharpened. She looked at Ye Qingge and raised her voice. In the presence of someone who had been in power for many years, she said in a dignified manner, ¡°Sixth Miss, do you know your mistake?¡± ¡°Grandmother, I don¡¯t know.¡± The old lady was very sneaky. She immediately asked her if she knew her mistake. Was she using the method of the county magistrate¡¯s promotion to court on her? If it were the original owner, she would have been scared easily. Unfortunately, now that the core had changed, this move was probably not going to work. ¡°First, you took the initiative to make a divorce. Then, you injured Li. You angered your mother and then hit your younger brother. Don¡¯t you know your crime?¡± After Matriarch Ye finished speaking, Servent Qi, who had been standing behind her, hurriedly went forward to pour her a cup of tea. She was indeed a ruthless person. It had only been less than an afternoon since she returned to the Ye Residence, but she had already understood most of what had happened in the courtyard. Of course, she might not have learned about it after returning. Based on the look the old lady gave her when she entered the house, she must have heard about it before she returned. ¡°Grandmother, if you¡¯re certain that all of this is Qingge¡¯s fault, then you¡­ you can punish your granddaughter.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, she glanced at Matriarch Ye with her big teary eyes. There was grievance, sadness, and sadness, but there was no resentment or hatred. Moreover, she used the words ¡®grandmother¡¯ and ¡®granddaughter¡¯, instantly pulling their relationship closer, and making Matriarch Ye¡¯s heart warm. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to defend yourself?¡± Matriarch Ye looked at Ye Qingge. This granddaughter of hers was suddenly a little unfathomable. The servants in the residence all said that this sixth girl had changed after the divorce. It seemed that there was indeed a change. If it was in the past, she would have cried until she was in tears. ¡°Grandmother has always been observant. I¡¯m sure you won¡¯t blame me. If you think I¡¯m in the wrong, it must be because I didn¡¯t do a good job and caused you trouble.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, she kowtowed to Matriarch Ye as if to apologize. Matriarch Ye was stunned when she heard this. She did not expect her to say such a thing. Qi, who was beside Matriarch Ye, could not help but size up Ye Qingge. After a while, Matriarch Ye said, ¡°Get up.¡± When Ye Qingge heard this, she stood up and quietly stood to the side. ¡°I already know what happened in the past few days. Although I can¡¯t say that it¡¯s all your fault, you¡¯ve also contradicted your legitimate mother, disobeyed her teachings, and injured someone. Therefore, I¡¯ll punish you by copying the ¡®Women¡¯s Vigilance¡¯ three times as a punishment. Do you have any complaints?¡± Matriarch Ye looked at Ye Qingge and carefully observed her expression. When she saw that she nodded and agreed, she nodded. ¡°Also, go get the thing that injured Li. Let me take a look.¡± Do you want me to take it? Don¡¯t I care about my reputation? ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯ve already brought it here. This thing hurts too many people. It¡¯s better to hand it to Grandmother.¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she took out the gun from her sleeve and handed it over with both hands. Qi hurriedly took it and showed it to Matriarch Ye. Matriarch Ye held it in her hand and looked at it repeatedly for a long time, but she couldn¡¯t figure it out. She frowned and looked at Ye Qingge. ¡°This is what you do? How do you use this?¡± ¡°Grandmother, this thing is actually called a gun. I said it wrongly that day.¡± Ye Qingge regretted speaking English that day. Now, everyone kept saying that they did it. It really sounded like a disgrace to the cultured. ¡°This gun is a little like a slingshot. It can be loaded. However, I used the last bullet¡­¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she quickly removed the cartridge holder, but it was empty. Matriarch Ye looked at Ye Qingge in bewilderment. She opened the gun so skillfully and even explained the principle. This was too suspicious. Matriarch Ye grabbed Ye Qingge¡¯s hand and stared straight at her. ¡°Who taught you this?¡± Although Matriarch Ye was old, the strength of her grip was indeed comparable to that of a young person. As expected, she had to pay for what she had done. She had dislocated another¡¯s shoulder previously. Now, her hand was almost broken by her cheap grandmother. ¡°Grandmother, it hurts.¡± Ye Qingge widened her eyes and looked at Matriarch Ye aggrievedly. Was she going to cry? Matriarch Ye quickly let go. She was really afraid of her crying. However, her eyes never left Ye Qingge. ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s going on?¡± Based on her many years of marriage in the Ye Residence and her experience in accompanying her husband to the battlefield, she knew that this thing was not ordinary. In the afternoon, she sent someone to check on Li¡¯s wound because it was terrifying and difficult to recover. That was why she ordered someone to call Ye Qingge over to take a look at the gun in her hand. But how could this sixth girl use it so familiarly? How could she not be shocked? ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯m a little ashamed to say this. I read a book when I was a kid called The Luban Codex.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, Matriarch Ye suddenly stood up. Her eyes were filled with shock, ecstasy, confusion, and other emotions. Looking at you, I can¡¯t help but wonder if you¡¯ve been hit by Little Luban¡¯s missiles before. ¡°Where is the book now?¡± Matriarch Ye¡¯s hands trembled as she looked at Ye Qingge without blinking. In her heart, she had already imagined ten thousand scenarios of the Ye family bringing glory to their ancestors and being favored by the Emperor. She even thought of what she should wear to receive the reward. ¡°That book? I didn¡¯t buy it¡­¡± ¡°Alright, alright, alright. Good, you didn¡¯t buy it¡­¡± Matriarch Ye, who was still happily nodding and praising him, suddenly froze. Then, she asked uncertainly, ¡°What do you mean by you didn¡¯t buy it?¡± Literally¡­ ¡°I saw that book at the bookstall. I found the contents interesting, so I flipped through it. I saw this gun in that book, but that book is a little expensive. It¡¯s not as suitable as candied hawthorn.¡± Ye Qingge glanced at Matriarch Ye and pretended to be at a loss. She had used this excuse once before. Now that she was using it again, she was really familiar with it. ¡°So, for a stick of candied hawthorn¡­ you¡­ you actually missed a world-class book? You¡­¡± Before Matriarch Ye could finish her sentence, she rolled her eyes. It was really the reincarnation of the Heavenly. Who would be spared if they fainted? She had to pay with her ¡°fainting¡±. Ye Qingge sighed and quickly joined Qi in helping Old Lady Ye to calm down. Chapter 37 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After a long while, Matriarch Ye finally caught her breath and opened her eyes. She looked at Ye Qingge with mixed emotions and asked with trembling hands, ¡°You didn¡¯t buy it?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t buy it!¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true!¡± After Matriarch Ye heard this, the wrinkles on her well-defined face hurriedly gathered. She nodded and fainted again. Was there a need to do this with just one book? Ye Qingge turned to look at Qi. Qi looked at the expression on Ye Qingge¡¯s face and found it hard to explain. ¡°Sixth Miss, why don¡¯t you go back first? I¡¯ll take care of Matriarch.¡± Otherwise, if you continue to stay here, I¡¯m afraid Matriarch will never wake up. No, it¡¯s not good for you to openly despise me, right? Ye Qingge nodded and left Matriarch Ye¡¯s room. ¡­ ¡°The moon shines in front of the bed. The glass is so frosty. If you don¡¯t wipe it off in time, it will get dirty if you don¡¯t do it properly.¡± Ye Qingge lay on her bed and looked at the bright moon outside the window. She couldn¡¯t help but feel excited. Speaking of which, the only good thing about the original owner¡¯s room was the window facing the bed. She could admire the moon in summer and the snow in winter. ¡°If Li Bai hears your poem, he will most likely be angered to death.¡± Suddenly, a pleasant male voice with a chuckle sounded. A figure passed through the window and landed gracefully. Ye Qingge looked up and met the man¡¯s overly good-looking eyes and the black veil that covered half of his face. Aiyo, wasn¡¯t this the silly son of the landlord who had lost a hundred thousand taels of silver? ¡°I say, silly boy¡­ No, I say, young master, it¡¯s been a long time since we last met. Is everything going well?¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she turned sideways and rested her forehead on her hand. She lay on the bed and looked at the person with a faint smile. The man looked at Ye Qingge and raised his eyebrows. Her tone was 30% nonchalant and 70% sweet and delicate as if she did not think that it was very inappropriate for a young girl like her to have such an attitude. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Miss to miss me so much. I¡¯m really flattered.¡± After saying that, the man flicked his clothes and sat down in front of the round table in the room. He subconsciously poured himself a cup of tea. He suddenly remembered that he was wearing a mask, so he put down his teacup resentfully. ¡°Since Young Master wants to drink tea, why don¡¯t you take off your veil so that I can see your true appearance?¡± Ye Qingge looked at the man with a burning gaze. ¡°Miss Ye is actually so curious about my appearance? Could it be that you have some¡­ ulterior motives for me?¡± These words were definitely a great insult to any young lady from a noble family, but to Ye Qingge, she didn¡¯t feel anything. Ye Qingge looked at the man in front of the table. Although he was dressed in ordinary black, it gave him a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu. That natural and unintentional elegance seemed to be engraved in his stock. This man was definitely not an ordinary person. This was what Ye Qingge knew from the last time he came. However, looking at him today, this man¡¯s bearing was probably among the nobles and generals. ¡°It¡¯s an ulterior motive. There really is.¡± Ye Qingge smiled sweetly. Her tone was sweet and naive, and her big eyes were very bright, like a pearl soaked in water. The man admitted that he had seen all kinds of women. They were cold, cute, beautiful, and charming. They all had ulterior motives for him, but they pretended not to have any. However, the person in front of him was the first to clearly say that she had ulterior motives. However, she did not know his true identity. Could it be that she really coveted his beauty? Thinking about it this way, it was very possible. The man immediately stood up and tugged at his clothes to prevent his naked body from being exposed. Pffft! Ye Qingge laughed. ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re not too beautiful, but you¡¯re dreaming. Don¡¯t misunderstand. I¡¯m after your waist¡­¡± When the man heard this, his eyes which were as bright as black jade flashed. After my waist? And she said she wasn¡¯t lusting after his beauty? ¡°¡­Money.¡± I say, can you not pant when you speak? If you want money, you want money. Why do you have to raise my waist? When the man heard this, he seemed to heave a sigh of relief, but the next moment, he felt a little unhappy. Was he being despised by her? The rebellious spirit in his heart rose, and he couldn¡¯t help but sneer. ¡°Why? Am I not worthy of you?¡± Ever since he was born, he knew that he was good-looking. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was as good-looking as Pan An. He did not expect to be despised by this little girl today. His beauty was not even comparable to the smelly copper thing at his waist. ¡°You?¡± Ye Qingge suddenly sat up, got off the bed, and circled the man twice. As she rubbed her chin, she let out a sigh and sized the man up from head to toe. The man subconsciously raised his head, his posture even more upright. ¡°So¡­ so-so.¡± Ye Qingge stood still and gave a rather pertinent evaluation. ¡°Are you sure my looks are so-so?¡± The man was so angry that he laughed. His curved eyes were like crescent moons, and his eyes were filled with desire. It seemed like the landlord¡¯s silly son was angry. Ye Qingge nodded her head and realized something. So men were also good at competing in beauty and couldn¡¯t lose? Would it be more unacceptable to lose to beauty than to say that he was a ¡°little bird¡±? ¡°Don¡¯t be discouraged. You¡¯re not that bad, so you have to relax.¡± As Ye Qingge spoke, she wanted to pat the man¡¯s shoulder, but he suddenly took a step back and avoided her. Ye Qingge was stunned and didn¡¯t understand what was going on. Did she have a virus in her hand that she couldn¡¯t even touch? Did he still need to maintain a one-meter distance from her? Wear a mask while you¡¯re at it? Alright, he had indeed worn it. In ancient times, there were no masks. A veil was equivalent to a mask. In the face of social death, the man coughed lightly and explained with his hands behind his back, ¡°The poison needle you used last time was too strong. I have to guard against it¡­¡± Ye Qingge nodded in understanding. Once bitten by a snake, ten years in fear of a rope! She was using anesthesia again. She understood, she understood. ¡°You just said that I¡¯m not good enough. May I know which famous young master you¡¯re referring to?¡± The man glanced at Ye Qingge, not forgetting what she had just said. He was childish and refused to admit defeat. He had to get to the bottom of it. Moreover, he was wearing a mask now. Who would know who he was? ¡°He¡¯s not from a prestigious family. He¡¯s just a friend I met a few days ago.¡± Ye Qingge smiled casually and sat down in front of the table. She poured herself a cup of tea. It was cold, but it was fine. She had never been picky. The man was stunned when he heard this. He didn¡¯t say anything and just looked at Ye Qingge with a strange expression. Seeing him like this, Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t help but try to persuade him, ¡°Why don¡¯t you take off your veil? Maybe you¡¯ll be more elegant than my friend?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. I believe that Miss Ye¡¯s friend must be handsome and elegant. If we¡¯re fated, we must meet.¡± After saying that, the man smiled slightly, looking a little regretful that he was not fated to see him. After pondering for a moment, he asked again, ¡°I wonder what¡¯s the relationship between Miss Ye and that friend?¡± What was their relationship? Naturally, they were friends. What other relationship could it be? However, this person was very strange. When he heard that her friend was a handsome young master, he asked around. Could it be that he¡­ liked men? As the saying goes, when will the mandarin ducks stop hugging each other? Yang watched the show from the side. This same-sex love had existed since ancient times, so she would not despise or dislike it. However, if it was Brother Tang¡­ She couldn¡¯t help but shake her head when she thought about how that godly young master was gay. No, she had to protect our hero, Tang Mo. Chapter 38 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Young Master, you didn¡¯t come here so late at night just to talk to me about my elegant and flirtatious friend, did you?¡± Ye Qingge stared at the man with her big innocent eyes. Her slender fingers tapped on the table from time to time. It was obvious that she did not want to talk about Tang Mo anymore. Instead, she hoped to get to the point quickly. She originally had nothing to do today, so she chased the maidservants out and wanted to rest early. She did not want to give her time to entertain this silly son of the landlord. ¡°Of course not.¡± The man paused. He actually wanted to know her exact feelings, impression, and attitude toward Tang Mo. However, seeing her like this, he could not continue asking, or it would seem too deliberate. With her intelligence, it was hard to guarantee that she would not suspect anything. Hence, the man looked at Ye Qingge and smiled meaningfully, ¡°I¡¯m here to talk about the hundred thousand taels of silver.¡± Was he here to ask for money? If he wanted money, she would not give it to him even if he wanted her life! ¡°100,000 taels of silver. Aren¡¯t we done with the money and goods?¡± Ye Qingge, who had made up her mind not to pay, looked at the man innocently. ¡°I paid, but I didn¡¯t take the goods.¡± It was really interesting to see her like this. He realized that this little girl, who had a lively personality and a strange mind, was actually a money-grubber. ¡°I gave you the goods, but you didn¡¯t take them yourself. You can¡¯t blame me for that. The rule here is that if the goods leave the cabinet, they can¡¯t be returned. If they¡¯re lost or damaged, you can only blame yourself for being unlucky.¡± It was important to keep one¡¯s word. If she said she wouldn¡¯t return the money, she wouldn¡¯t return it. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me this rule was set for me alone?¡± The man didn¡¯t expect her to answer after saying that. Instead, he said leisurely, ¡°I won¡¯t return it or exchange it. If it¡¯s damaged, I¡¯ll admit that I¡¯m unlucky. However, even if it¡¯s broken, I still want to take the gun away.¡± ¡°Oh, then I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll have to go to my grandmother¡¯s. I thought you didn¡¯t mind when I saw you didn¡¯t take it away the other day. I thought you didn¡¯t want it anymore, so I gave it to her.¡± Ye Qingge spread out her hands, indicating that there was nothing she could do. He didn¡¯t take it away that day? He wanted to take it away, but he had to have the ability. If not for Sha Qi¡¯s timely appearance, he would have stayed here, let alone the gun. This girl really had a glib tongue. ¡°I¡¯m going to look for Matriarch Ye? I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s not a good idea.¡± The man looked at Ye Qingge and asked calmly. He didn¡¯t seem anxious at all. Actually, he had already arrived at the Ye Residence a long time ago, and he had just been on the roof of Matriarch Ye¡¯s house, so he had heard their conversation clearly. She also knew that the gun had been handed over to Matriarch Ye, and there were no more bullets in the gun. However, he didn¡¯t expect that ¡°Luban¡¯s Codex¡± really existed in this world, and Ye Qingge had actually seen this book before. However, for the sake of a candied hawthorn, she had missed the opportunity to read the world¡¯s wondrous books. More than ten years later, Matriarch Ye fainted from anger because of her actions. He really did not know how to describe it. If he was in the modern world, he would probably know that there was a saying: 666! ¡°Why don¡¯t you go buy it from my grandmother?¡± Ye Qingge looked at the man and smiled sweetly. She hoped that he could maintain his character as a landlord¡¯s silly son. The man was stunned. He did not expect such an answer. In the end, he could not help but shake his head and laugh. After laughing for a while, the man¡¯s expression suddenly turned serious as his gaze fell on Ye Qingge¡¯s face. ¡°Miss Ye, let¡¯s not beat around the bush. I don¡¯t want the 100,000 taels of silver, and I can give you another 50,000 taels of silver. However, I need you to use the design of the three-way crossbow to exchange for it.¡± Even though he had seen the power of a gun, he still wanted a three-way crossbow. It seemed that this silly son of the landlord was not stupid at all. Indeed, in terms of power, the power of a spear was definitely incomparable to a crossbow. However, under the current technological conditions, it was impossible to make a gun. However, if he wanted to make a three-way crossbow, he could indeed do it. Moreover, he could make it in large quantities. Therefore, it was obvious that the value of a three-way crossbow was much higher than that of a gun. ¡°Although your conditions are very tempting, to be honest, I don¡¯t have the design blueprint for the three-way crossbow. Moreover, the 100,000 taels of silver were the money to buy the gun. Although you didn¡¯t get the gun, I won¡¯t return the money.¡± Although she liked money, she still had a bottom line. She had already given the design of the three-way crossbow to Li Da, so she no longer had the right to control it. Moreover, she did not even know the background of the man in front of her. How could she give him the design of such a lethal three-way crossbow? However, the man in front of her was not to be underestimated since he was able to find out that the three-way crossbow originated from her design. She had never thought of hiding the fact that she was the one who designed the three-way crossbow. In fact, one day, it would still be her golden signboard. However, she wanted to keep the news a secret. General Zhanbei¡¯s residence would not betray her. But for him to be able to obtain such information, it showed that the information network was very well informed. This man was indeed not simple. ¡°Miss Ye, don¡¯t ask for too much. Do you think 50,000 taels of silver is too little?¡± The man looked at Ye Qingge, his good-looking eyes sizing her up, trying to see through her true thoughts. ¡°You mean you want me to raise the price on the spot? That¡¯s not very nice, is it?¡± How did this become his intention? He was just guessing. She really knew how to climb up the ladder. However, he was now very sure that she had been playing dumb to demur with him since the beginning. She probably did not really want to negotiate with him. ¡°I¡¯m very curious. Since you can repair a crossbow for the General Zhanbei at the price of 1,000 taels of silver, why can¡¯t I buy a design even if I pay 50,000 taels of silver?¡± Was she greedy? It seemed so. From the fact that she refused to return the 100,000 taels of silver, it could be seen that she was greedy. However, if she was really greedy, she could bargain with him and sell the three-way crossbow for a good price. Or was she prepared to use the design of the three-way crossbow to exchange for greater benefits? ¡°Since you know that I¡¯ve repaired the crossbow in the General Zhanbei, you should know that I¡¯ve already sent someone the design for the three-way crossbow. Therefore, there¡¯s really no design now.¡± She was tired after talking so much nonsense, so she decided not to hide it anymore. After Ye Qingge finished speaking, the man¡¯s black jade-like eyes lit up like the stars in the sky or the fireflies in the hazy night. It was bright, beautiful, and hidden. What a pair of soul-stirring eyes! Ye Qingge was still immersed in the man¡¯s beautiful eyes when she heard the man¡¯s 30% cunning and 70% joyful voice. ¡°It really is you!¡± Ye Qingge¡¯s usually sweet and charming face suddenly cracked open! So he did not know that the three-way crossbow was designed by her? So he was just blowing her up? It turned out that she had actually been played by the silly son of a rich landlord. This damned ancient currency¡ªold silver coins! Ye Qingge nodded her head, but in the blink of an eye, she returned to a nonchalant expression. ¡®It¡¯s fine if you know. I can¡¯t just shoot his brains out like Plants vs Zombies to keep a secret, can I?¡¯ ¡°What are you looking at, Miss Ye?¡± The man didn¡¯t understand what was going on. When he saw Ye Qingge staring at him with a picky expression, he couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°I¡¯m thinking that if your brain is gone, it¡¯s a pity for these eyes.¡± Ye Qingge seemed to still be stuck in her own thoughts as she rubbed her chin and said calmly. After saying that, she even nodded. ¡­ ¡°What¡­ what did you say?¡± The man was not sure what he had heard, so he could not help but ask again. Ye Qingge suddenly looked at the man and smiled sweetly. ¡°I say, Young Master¡¯s eyes are really beautiful. They¡¯re like treasures that make people want to hold them in their hands.¡± As expected, the man¡¯s face turned pale. Ye Qingge was in a great mood. ¡®You blew me up once. I gave you a fright.¡¯ They were even. Chapter 39 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Boring, it was really boring! Ye Qingge leaned on the table and knocked on it from time to time. He suddenly understood why men in ancient times were so willing to visit brothels, while women liked to fight in palaces and houses. Since he could not spend his vigorous energy, he had to find something else to do. For example, men went to wash their hair and massage their feet, or women provoked their mothers and suppressed their mistresses. If she really wanted to get up, the past few days didn¡¯t seem that boring. Seven days ago, Ye Qingyue brought her maids and old maids to seek revenge for Madam Bai. Originally, she was looking forward to the other party creating some interesting tricks, but she did not expect her to be the sacred and untouchable character of the proud little princess. She had only joked with her a little, but she couldn¡¯t take it anymore. As if she had been greatly offended, she waved his sleeve and said that she wanted to go and seek justice from his grandmother. However, just as she stepped out of the door, she suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. She fell and her head bled. After she left, she helped her analyze the reason. There was a high chance that the undulations in front of her had withstood gravity that she shouldn¡¯t have withstood at her age, causing her entire body to lose its balance. She had rewritten her big-breasted and brainless judgment into a big-breasted and brain-damaged one. ¡­ Five days ago, her grandmother had called her over again and asked her in detail what the old man who sold the Luban Codex looked like. Did she remember his features? Did she remember his name? Grandmother almost fainted again after she vividly acted out how she knew nothing and shook her head repeatedly. In the end, when he left the house, Qi repeatedly reminded her not to go to her grandmother¡¯s courtyard to pay her respects if there was nothing else¡­ This was blatant disdain, but she endured it. Oh, right, it wasn¡¯t that she deliberately didn¡¯t say anything about the three-way crossbow. It was just that Grandmother didn¡¯t ask. ¡­ Four days ago, Gui Hua took the initiative to talk to her and ask about her relationship with Captain Li of General Zhanbei Estate. Did he really acknowledge her as his goddaughter? Ye Qingge told Gui Hua that it was true, but she clearly didn¡¯t believe him. As for why her adoptive father had taken her in as his goddaughter, she felt that her answer was more pertinent. Naturally, it was because she had both morals and intelligence. One look and he could tell that she was a promising talent that could be of great use in the army. Therefore, her foster father had a discerning eye. Gui Hua expressed her doubts again. Alright, since she didn¡¯t believe the truth, she would tell another story. Hence, she could only make up one story. He said that Captain Li Da had actually admired his mother, Madam Bai, for a long time, but it was inconvenient to express it because of his status. He could only use this method and make Madam Bai angry to attract her attention. When Gui Hua heard this, she actually had an expression of understanding. She immediately stood up and excused herself. She said that her stomach hurt and went to relieve herself. Seeing that she was very happy to chat with her, she rewarded her with a jade hairpin. She was extremely happy. I was happy to see her happy. I hoped that one day in the future, she would still be so happy. Tan Chun said that Gui Hua went straight to Madam Bai¡¯s courtyard after leaving her house. Didn¡¯t she say that she was going to relieve herself? Did she actually treat the matriarch¡¯s courtyard as a toilet? What would Madam Bai think when she found out? ¡­.. Three days ago, the Left Influential Courtier sent an invitation to her to attend the Flower Appreciation Feast. Ye Suyun and Ye Qingyue were also invited. As for the sisters, Ye Jinling and Ye Yinling, who was also born by concubines, they did not receive an invitation. This was very interesting. Of course, the Left Influential Courtier manor had to find sisters of the same level to hold a party. Only then would they will be respected. For someone like the original host who was born out of a concubine and divorced, it would only lower her status. Moreover, in the original owner¡¯s memory, she did not have any interactions with the daughter of the Left Influential Courtier, which made her even more suspicious. However, even if she was suspicious, she still had to go. After all, Grandmother had sent someone to deliver a few new clothes and a set of clothes. This meant that she had to go to the banquet beautifully. Speaking of which, Madam Bai was currently in seclusion to reflect on her mistakes. Naturally, they could not go to the flower appreciation banquet now. She must be very unhappy, right? If she was unhappy, she was happy. ¡­ Yesterday, Master Jia sent someone to deliver the title deed and a letter. The letter said that the farmland had been bought and the tenants of the Zhou Mansion had also been sent to the farmstead. Moreover, due to the large-scale use of crossbows and three-way crossbows, the Northern Mang army directly hung up a long-term waiver. They even sent envoys to seek peace. If everything went well, General Jia, her foster father, Li Da, and the others would return to the capital to be rewarded. This was good news. It was better to have a big tree to lean against. The better the tree looked, the colder she would be. Eh? The colder it was, the more it sounded like a bad omen. ¡­ ¡°Miss, are you really not going to take a look? Which clothes are you going to wear?¡± The little girl Tan Chun was holding a few sets of clothes in her hands and was very troubled. The young lady was going to attend the flower appreciation banquet in the Left Influential Courtier¡¯s residence, but the matter of choosing clothes was handed to her. She really could not make up her mind about such a big matter. ¡°Little Tan Chun, if you want to become my maid, you have to have the ability to convince others. Otherwise, even if you rely on your qualifications to come up, you will still be inferior to others in the end.¡± Ye Qingge lazily leaned against the table, her big black and white eyes looking innocent. However, the words she said were not as innocent and flawless as she looked. Tan Chun glanced at Ye Qingge and closed his eyes. After thinking for a while, she opened his eyes and resolutely chose a set of aqua-blue clothes for Ye Qingge. Ye Qingge nodded, a hint of admiration flashing across her bright eyes. After choosing her clothes, Tan Chun picked out a jade hairpin for Ye Qingge. ¡°Tell me, why did you choose this dress?¡± Ye Qingge had a curious look on her face, but she was actually testing him. ¡°Miss, Tan Chun feels that the color of this dress suits Miss¡¯s temperament more, and this hairpin is also very beautiful.¡± Tan Chun lowered her head and said carefully, but it was obvious that she was not telling the truth. ¡°Tan Chun, I want to hear the truth. The people around me have to be smart and resourceful, but they also have to be loyal. The first rule is, to be honest with me.¡± Ye Qingge looked at Tan Chun, her bright eyes filled with intelligence, and her brows were filled with heroic spirit. Tan Chun was stunned when she heard this. She didn¡¯t expect Young Miss to say this. However, after thinking for a while, she finally made up her mind and said, ¡°These few colors of Young Miss¡¯s clothes are actually suitable for Young Miss, especially these pink and yellow clothes, which are more suitable for Young Miss. However, Young Miss¡¯s current identity¡­ After all, she¡¯s no longer a young girl from a noble house, so this blue is more suitable.¡± After Tan Chun finished speaking, Ye Qingge didn¡¯t show any displeasure on her face, so she continued, ¡°As for this hairpin, although it¡¯s not complicated or exquisite enough, and the quality isn¡¯t expensive enough, its shape is elegant and unique.¡± After Tan Chun finished speaking, he stood quietly at the side. After a long while, Ye Qingge smiled and applauded, ¡°Well said.¡± ¡°Tan Chun, there¡¯s a saying that one¡¯s heart has an exquisite aperture. I think you¡¯re not inferior to me. I know that your words today are from the bottom of your heart and for my own good. I thank you here. The path I want to walk in the future is not in this back residenceF but in this world. If you¡¯re willing to follow me, I won¡¯t blame you if you¡¯re unwilling. However, there¡¯s only one thing. Loyalty can¡¯t be abolished. I want you to be loyal to me.¡± After Ye Qingge finished speaking, she looked at Tanchun. At this moment, Ye Qingge¡¯s image in Tan Chun¡¯s heart had undergone a tremendous change. She even felt that such a Sixth Miss was comparable to the Eldest Miss in terms of bearing. She even had a faint aura of suppressing the Eldest Miss. However, in the next moment, Ye Qingge said, ¡°Tan Chun, I¡¯m hungry. I want to eat meat buns.¡± ¡°¡­Didn¡¯t you just finish eating?¡± ¡°Hungry again.¡± Tan Chun felt that what she had just thought was probably an illusion. Chapter 40 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios It was the Flower Appreciation Banquet in May. Great Xiao was located in the middle of the five kingdoms. There was the Southern Kingdom in the south, the Northern Mang in the north, the Great Zhou in the west, and the Golden Jade in the east. However, among the five kingdoms, only Great Xiao¡¯s water and soil were the lushest. It can grow not only rice and corn, but also apples, oranges, pears, and other fruits. In the modern era, it was at the middle latitude and was the most livable. Therefore, Great Xiao was already flourishing in May. The girls in spring were also dressed very lightly, especially the undulating hills on their chests. It was really a pleasing sight. Sorry, my thoughts went astray. Ye Qingge sat alone in the carriage and lifted the curtain to look at the scenery on the street. Her mind was very scattered. This morning, she was woken up by Tan Chun early in the morning. After freshening up, she was thrown into the carriage. Today was a one-day trip to the Left Influential Courtier¡¯s residence. As Madam Bai was grounded, her grandmother, Matriarch Ye, was leading the team. Ye Suyun and Ye Qingyue naturally followed Matriarch Ye. The three of them rode in a carriage. Since her grandmother¡¯s heartache and headache had yet to recover, she gave her a carriage. It was very spacious. The speed of the carriage was not very fast. It took about two hours to arrive at the Left Influential Courtier¡¯s residence. Ye Qingge had already fallen asleep in the carriage. Stretching lazily, she jumped off the carriage. Matriarch Ye, Ye Suyun, and Ye Qingyue had already gotten off the carriage. There was a fragrance of a woman, and she was walking leisurely. Her eyebrows were like moths, and her eyes were bright and clear. Was this Ye Suyun? As someone who had seen many beautiful female celebrities in the 23rd century, Ye Qingge couldn¡¯t help but praise Ye Suyun¡¯s bearing. She was indeed worthy of the title of one of the four noble ladies of the Great Xiao. The aura around her was even more graceful and magnanimous. However, a woman with such bearing was suitable to be an empress. However, if she wanted to protect the heart of an emperor, she would probably have to be a coquettish woman from the six palaces. Although Ye Qingyue was also a rare beauty, her bearing was slightly inferior to Ye Suyun¡¯s. Moreover, she could not hide the proud expression between her brows. Most men would not be able to stand it. However, this had nothing to do with her. She did not want to be entangled with them. The young maidservant who welcomed the guests at the Left Influential Courtier¡¯s residence welcomed Matriarch Ye and the three sisters. Along the way, Ye Suyun did not say a word to Ye Qingge. There was no disgust or liking in her attitude. It was as if she was just a passerby. Oh my, this legitimate daughter of General Zhengxi¡¯s Estate had been looked up to by everyone since she was young. Was the talented and beautiful Eldest Miss looking down on her? However, it made sense. Compared to her, the original protagonist was like an A-list celebrity and a 38th-tier TikTok celebrity. The other party naturally did not need to take her seriously. On the other hand, Ye Qingyue¡¯s emotions were more exposed. Outside the residence, she glared at Ye Qingge with disdain. Then, when no one was paying attention, she raised his chin slightly and ordered Ye Qingge arrogantly, ¡°I¡¯m afraid many people will want to see you make a fool of yourself today. Wake up and don¡¯t let me embarrass myself.¡± Then, she flicked her sleeves and left arrogantly. Ye Qingge clicked her tongue and suddenly felt that this proud little princess was rather cute. So the reason why she had invited her to the Flower Appreciation Feast was to watch her make a fool of herself? Hence, she had long said that ancient people were really free. Matriarch Ye led the three of them to greet Matriarch Wang of the Left Influential Courtier¡¯s residence. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she let the little girls play by themselves. Actually, she didn¡¯t really let them play. She just wanted them to make friends. This was actually the same trick as the modern upper-class gatherings. Everyone handed each other their business cards and flattered each other. However, the social circles of ancient people were even more distinct. In the modern world, when a small boss met a big shot in the business world, in order to show that he was low-key and compatible, the big shot would give the small boss a chance to flatter him. However, in ancient times, he did not even give him a chance. The two legitimate daughters, Ye Suyun and Ye Qingge were directly led to the courtyard in the east, where the legitimate daughters of the various prefectures were. On the other hand, Ye Qingge was led to the west courtyard, where the concubine¡¯s daughters from the various prefectures were seated in groups of three to five. The original host was a crybaby and timid, so she would never be assigned the job of socializing outside. Moreover, Madam Bai did not want her to make any close friends with assistants, so she had not recommended anyone to her. As a result, Ye Qingge didn¡¯t recognize any of the girls in the courtyard. However, it did not matter if she knew this person or not. It was just that she had to get to know the pastries on the table. Hence, Ye Qingge went straight to a round table filled with pastries. Just as she was about to take a seat on the stool, a woman beat her to it. The woman was dressed in a pink dress. She sat on a stool and looked at Ye Qingge provocatively. From the looks of it, she had just reached adulthood and was about the same age as Ye Qingge. Was she trying to stir up trouble? Just as Ye Qingge thought of this, she saw the woman smile arrogantly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Ye. I¡¯ll take this seat first.¡± Although the woman said that she was sorry, there was no trace of apology on her face. The woman raised her eyebrows as if she had suddenly thought of something. She raised her voice and said, ¡°No, Miss Ye has already married someone and divorced. I¡¯m afraid you can¡¯t call her Miss anymore. It doesn¡¯t seem appropriate to call her Madam. Then what should I call her?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you remove the word ¡®aunt¡¯ and call me Mother?¡± Ye Qingge looked at the woman in front of her with a smile, looking indifferent. In any case, she already had a cheap father and a cheap grandmother. How could she lack such a cheap daughter? Puff! Someone couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. Then, one infected two, and two infected three. Their laughter was like gray nails. ¡°You, how dare you scold me!¡± The woman did not expect Ye Qingge to reply to her in such a way. Coupled with the laughter around her, her face flushed red with anger. She stood up and looked at Ye Qingge with her eyebrows raised. ¡°I didn¡¯t scold anyone. I¡¯ve never liked scolding people.¡± Ye Qingge said with a serious expression. Then, in the next moment, she said, ¡°I¡¯ve never scolded anyone.¡± ¡°How dare you scold me, you b*tch!¡± As the woman spoke, she raised her hand and sent a slap toward Ye Qingge. However, Ye Qingge dodged too quickly and did not manage to hit her. Seeing that she had dodged her slap, the woman stomped her feet in anger and ordered, ¡°Yin Huan, Yu Huan, you¡¯re dead. Come over and hold her back.¡± Hence, two more women walked out from the crowd and stood on either side of Ye Qingge. Another gang fight? Ye Qingge acknowledged that the two of them were holding hands and didn¡¯t say anything. She still had a smile on her face, looking very cute and provocative. Seeing that Ye Qingge was under control, the woman who had hit her swung her arm this time and used almost all her strength to slap Ye Qingge¡¯s face. Pa! The sound of the slap resounded in the courtyard, scaring the timid young lady so much that she closed her eyes. She couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for Miss Ye who was being beaten up. If she was the one being beaten up, she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to go out for the rest of her life. However, there was no lack of onlookers. It did not matter who fought as long as there was a scene to witness.