Chapter 189

Volume 1_Chapter 189: A Prodigal Son Returns, Isn't He Still a Prodigal?

Yun Qiyue listened to Xuanyuan Qi's words, expressionless, "Are you finished?"

Xuanyuan Qi looked at Yun Qiyue's expression and subconsciously stuttered, "I... I'm finished..."

Yun Qiyue gave Xuanyuan Qi a cold look, then turned and left.

Really... a waste of her time!

She thought he had some earth-shattering matter to find her for, but it turned out to be a "prodigal son returns" act.

A prodigal son returns, isn't he still a prodigal?

Furthermore...

Yun Qiyue's expression became grave.

Xuanyuan Qi's actions made her feel increasingly strange.

Logically speaking, since the Imperial Uncle had warned him, he shouldn't dare to have designs on her.

But, he came, and even made a passionate confession.

Daring to snatch a woman from the Imperial Uncle, isn't that courting death?

Something is wrong!

Very wrong!

Yun Qiyue subconsciously thought of Qi Taihou.

Could it be related to Qi Taihou's return?

If so, why would Qi Taihou want the Crown Prince to be involved with her so badly?

Yun Qiyue pondered this question while walking.

Xuanyuan Qi stood where he was, somewhat incredulous.

He thought that Yun Qiyue would at least be moved, even a little bit of softening would do.

But... nothing.

Not even a little bit.

Xuanyuan Qi still wanted to call out to Yun Qiyue, but he inexplicably knew that even if he did, Yun Qiyue wouldn't turn back, and if that happened, he would lose all face in front of his subordinates.

Thinking of this, Xuanyuan Qi looked at his subordinates with a sinister gaze, "What are you looking at? Useless things, get out—"

Several subordinates immediately lowered their heads, but no one dared to actually "get out"—

On the other side, Yun Qiyue arrived at the entrance of the Li family.

The plaque on the Li family gate read: Ding'an Houfu.

This glory was naturally obtained by Li Xiaofei's father, Li Hongxiu, though it was said that the entire Li family lived here.

Yun Qiyue hadn't brought a maid out, so she had to knock on the door herself.

When the doorman saw Yun Qiyue, he was fiercely stunned.

After a long while, he swallowed his saliva and spoke, "M-Miss, who... who are you looking for?"

He had never seen such a cold and stunning young lady before.

Although she wore a mask, it didn't affect her beauty at all; it even gave the young lady a bit of unique charm.

However, all the doorman's appreciation for Yun Qiyue's beauty dissipated the moment she uttered the name "Li Xiaofei."

Then, the look in his eyes as he watched Yun Qiyue became filled with disdain and frivolity.

Anyone coming to look for the Third Young Master must be from some filthy place, begging the Third Young Master for a status.

Thinking of this, the doorman waved his hand impatiently, "Go, go, go. Our Marquis Mansion is not a place for people like you to climb up to."

After speaking, the doorman moved to close the door.

Yun Qiyue reached out and held the door.

The doorman tried to push a few times to no avail, and became annoyed and embarrassed, "What? Miss, don't tell me you dare to force your way into our Li family?"

He couldn't even match the strength of a woman; infuriating!

Yun Qiyue looked at the doorman with cold eyes and curled her lips in a cold smile, "And what if I force my way in?"

As she spoke, Yun Qiyue exerted force, pushed the door open directly, and walked in.

The doorman: "... Wait—someone come! Someone is forcing their way in—"

Seeing he couldn't catch up, the doorman began to shout.

Very soon, Yun Qiyue was surrounded.

However, not everyone was as blind as the doorman, so someone soon recognized Yun Qiyue's identity.

The reason was simple: Yun Qiyue's mask was too conspicuous, clearly the same style as the Regent's.

Looking across the entire Jingcheng, who would dare to use the same style as the Regent?

Thus, a person who looked like a steward looked at Yun Qiyue and asked tentatively, "Are you... Miss Yun?"

When the Li family heard that Yun Qiyue had come to the mansion, they all came out.

Yun Qiyue scanned the crowd; Li Xiaofei was not there.

Li Sibai and the others looked at Yun Qiyue, their faces showing obvious signs of being stunned.

But, as soon as they thought of the black spots on Yun Qiyue's face, they restrained their expressions.

The second of the Li family, Li Hongxiu's younger brother and Li Sibai's father, Li Hongyi, addressed Yun Qiyue, "I wonder why Miss Yun has forced her way into my mansion?"

Hearing this, Yun Qiyue looked toward the entrance with a hint of confusion in her eyes, "Is this not the Ding'an Houfu?"

She wore the look of someone doubting if she had taken the wrong path.

Once Yun Qiyue's words were out, the Li family's expressions all changed.

Because they couldn't refute Yun Qiyue's words.

This was indeed the Ding'an Houfu, while the Li family actually lived in their old residence one street away.

Li Hongyi put away the embarrassment on his face and explained with a forced smile, "Miss Yun may not know, but my elder brother has long been at the border, and this Marquis Mansion is empty and unattended, so I am merely managing it on his behalf."

Hearing this, Yun Qiyue nodded as if she finally understood, "Oh, just managing it on his behalf. I thought you were taking over as the master."

It seemed like an inadvertent remark, but it made the Li family's faces look ugly.

Lady Li, who was standing to the side, saw this, walked up, and said with a fake smile, "I wonder what business Miss Yun has coming to the mansion?"

This person was Li Hongyi's wife, Li Xiaofei's second aunt.

Yun Qiyue glanced at the people still surrounding her, still not answering immediately, but instead said, "Is this how you treat guests?"

Upon hearing this, Lady Li couldn't keep her composure.

And Li Hongyi immediately ordered the servants, "What are you still standing there for? Why don't you disperse?"

They dared not offend someone protected by the Regent.

Hearing this, the servants immediately dispersed.

With no one blocking the way, Yun Qiyue walked to the front hall with ease and found a seat for herself.

As for why she was so familiar? A joke, the architectural layout of every mansion was about the same; how could she not be familiar with it?

As for that seat, it was exactly where Li Hongyi usually sat, second only to the head of the family's seat.

But, Yun Qiyue had sat down; who would dare make her get up? Wouldn't they be sliced by the Regent?

Li Hongyi had to find another seat for himself, yet he inexplicably felt stifled and uneasy.

The rest of the Li family felt the same.

They all felt that Yun Qiyue's visit surely boded no good.

Looking at their uneasy expressions, Yun Qiyue felt very at ease, so she spoke, "I'm here to find Li Xiaofei."

"Why are you looking for him?" Lady Li asked in surprise.

The person in front of them was Yun Qiyue; naturally, it was impossible for her to be involved with Li Xiaofei. The Li family didn't even dare to think that way; after all, Yun Qiyue was firmly the Regent's person.

But, they wouldn't forget Yun Qiyue's miraculous medical skills...

Clearly, they were wary of something.

Because not only Lady Li, but even Li Hongyi was looking at her with a guarded expression at this very moment, not to mention the others.

"Oh, I'm here to collect a debt."

The letter received early in the morning had been sent by Li Xiaofei.

Li Xiaofei asked her to help him act in a play.

Of course, she had no interest in acting, but she still felt it was quite satisfying to bully the scum.

The shamelessness of these Li family members was even worse than those of the Yun family.

And Yun Qiyue's words left the Li family stunned.

Collect a debt?

"I wonder what debt Miss Yun is collecting?"