Chapter 162: Qu Shi Apologizes to Her Daughter?

Zhao Shi was so quick, she couldn't even let out a sound.

The rest of the Liu family were frightened into stupor for a while before reacting.

Before anyone could let out a startled cry, their mouths were tightly covered.

Including a two-year-old little girl, they were all harshly clamped under the armpits, their mouths stuffed tightly.

Li Qingzhu, angry, shoved the person in front of her away and fell to the ground.

Then, with an anxious look, she gazed at Li Chao Jing and Qu Shi on the steps and shouted loudly: "Father, Mother, are you really just going to ignore this?"

"To let her Li Qingluo behave so arrogantly and domineeringly toward them!?"

"You promised me before that you wouldn't quarrel with the Liu family! Do those words really not count anymore?"

"Father, Mother, speak up quickly and make her stop!!"

"If you keep hitting, someone will get hurt!!"

"Father, Mother, Luo'er knows she was wrong, she won't stubbornly say angry words to upset you anymore, please love me a little more——"

"Father, Mother——"

Although Li Qingzhu now hated everyone in the Jiangjun Fu to the core, since they all wanted to drive her to death, she saw no need to keep any courtesy.

That's why her earlier words were somewhat without reservation.

But now she feels a bit regretful.

Because she saw that these Liu family people were truly too unsightly to be seen in public!

Even if they were all like paupers, that would be fine, but hardly any of them are clean.

Although she wanted to use the Liu family to temporarily leave the Jiangjun Fu, as long as she didn't die, she could go to Prince Yun's rear residence.

But once she becomes the Prince's most beloved woman, with power and favor in hand, if she then lowers her status to beckon them, would the Jiangjun Fu not assess the situation and reconcile with her as before?

So Li Qingzhu suddenly decided again in her heart not to completely break with the Jiangjun Fu.

Doing so would also really be of no benefit to herself.

In the future, the natal family she could rely on would still be only the Jiangjun Fu!

Li Qingzhu put on a pitiful expression, sitting sideways on the ground, her face streaked with tears, looking truly heart-wrenching.

Qu Shi gritted her teeth and replied: "You said I was weak and incapable, didn't you? These Liu people are truly hateful, I can't help you either!"

Li Qingzhu anxiously reached out: "Mother, I'm jealous of your affection for Li Qingluo, you no longer care for me, you ignore me…… Mother, don't abandon me, waa waa waa……"

Qu Shi turned her head away, unwilling to look at Li Qingzhu, she bit her lip hard to keep from letting out a sob.

Li Qingzhu then looked toward Li Chao Jing.

"Father, Zhuer knows you now hate me…… hate what I've done, hate that I've disgraced the entire Li family, but I still regard you as my most respected father……"

"Father, you are magnanimous, your word is binding, can't you just let them off?"

Li Chao Jing, however, asked: "Then first tell me, where did these people you brought come from?"

"Their attire and dress are not those of our Jiangjun Fu's household servants."

"You also did not come out through the main gate!"

"Li Qingzhu, first tell me how you exited the Ancestral Hall today!"

Li Qingzhu instantly stiffened all over.

She certainly couldn't say!

It was she who had Luying send a letter, asking the prince to come save her life!

She told the prince that the Jiangjun Fu wanted to harm her life, and even if she truly had to die, she wanted to see him once more before death.

But Prince Yun did not appear in person……

He merely sent six guards over.

Moreover, she only now realized these six guards couldn't even beat a dozen grannies—what use are they!?

They're probably the most useless ones among Prince Yun's entourage!

His response indeed also chilled Li Qingzhu's heart considerably.

But this path has long been impossible to turn back from!

Li Qingzhu stammered, unable to reply—what else does Li Chao Jing not understand?

Prince Yun's hands and feet now so brazenly reach into his Jiangjun Fu—isn't this just trampling Li Chao Jing's face into the ground?

He let out a cold laugh.

His gaze fixed on Li Qingzhu became even more deep, solemn, cold, and ruthless.

Under these circumstances, she actually managed to hook up with Prince Yun to save herself—truly underestimating her standing in his heart.

It seems she truly cannot die!

Otherwise, Prince Yun's side would probably also truly not spare their Li family.

The Li family's situation is now perilous, unable to withstand any prince's targeting.

Li Chao Jing seemed to resign himself, enduring again and again, tightly closing his eyes.

Qu Shi also intended to remain silent, just as Granny Zhao's earlier words had already subtly controlled her.

Although she was also furious at the Liu family, she still endured it and did not stand up for Li Qingluo.

Meanwhile, Li Qingluo turned her head and asked her: "Mother, what do you think should be done to resolve this now?"

Qu Shi was startled: "I, I……?"

When had she ever cared about her opinion as a mother?

But Qu Shi couldn't help but become somewhat excited.

This is Luo'er's first time proactively seeking her opinion—after all, she still cares somewhat about her own standing.

But……

Qu Shi's eyes flickered again, and she lowered her head guiltily.

Granny Chang reminded from the side: "Madam, you are the mistress of the house, you ought to say something."

Qu Shi gritted her teeth, then said: "Luoluo, what do you think?"

She forced a smile, hoping to give Li Qingluo the appearance of a gentle mother.

Li Qingluo: "Forget it, you've always favored Li Qingzhu, so you must be reluctant to let her go. If that's the case, just release them all."

Qu Shi shuddered: "No! Luoluo, Mother, Mother really knows she was wrong…… I won't repeat past mistakes, and I will change from now on."

She inadvertently glanced at Zhao Shi.

Previously, Zhao Shi being in a remote place was tolerable.

But now, she actually returned to Jinling City!

Those few threatening words she once directed at me actually served as a warning to Qu Shi.

If the things Zhao Shi knows were ever exposed to the whole family, I couldn't survive!

So Zhao Shi must die!

Since Luoluo has already taken action against her, she surely won't give up, right?

After Qu Shi had this thought, she actually slowly relaxed her breath.

Only then did she earnestly tell Li Qingluo: "Luoluo, the Liu family is truly excessive!"

"Mother previously didn't know they treated you like this, and thought you hadn't suffered in the Liu family, so… we muddledly agreed to let Zhuzhu not quarrel with the Liu family."

"But now they've come to our door causing a ruckus, and still humiliate us like this—this anger is simply unbearable!"

"Do whatever you want to do."

"As for Zhuzhu, I have no reluctance either; she's committed these faults, and my heart toward her is utterly disappointed."

"Perhaps letting her return to the Liu family would at least let her keep her life—it wouldn't be a bad thing……"

Li Qingluo looked at Qu Shi: "Oh? Mother really thinks that?"

Qu Shi reached out to pull Li Qingluo: "Luoluo, Mother is certainly sincere……"

Li Qingluo turned away expressionlessly to dodge.

"Yes. I understand."

She then walked toward Li Chao Jing.

"And Father? Do you also intend to leave this matter to Luoluo, for her to handle?"

Li Chao Jing had long known her plan!

"She wants to let Li Qingzhu take this opportunity to leave the Jiangjun Fu, so that she and Zhuzhu can each return to their proper places forever."

"And today the Jiangjun Fu, at the main gate, was tossed about by the Liu family, which essentially made public Li Qingzhu's background; from now on, if she returns to the Liu family, those scandals of hers will have nothing to do with the Jiangjun Fu."

Li Chao Jing had no objection.

Li Qingzhu not being killed on the night of her return already lost the chance to dispose of her!

"And today the Prince Yun actually intervened again in Zhuzhu's affairs; Li Chao Jing, even if he hates the Prince Yun to death, can only swallow this bad breath."

"Handle it however you wish!"

"These Liu family people need not be shown mercy!"

"As for Zhuzhu……"

Before Li Chao Jing's words had finished, a voice came from inside the door: "Just let her leave the Jiangjun Fu!"

"From now on, she is no longer the legitimate eldest daughter of my Jiangjun Fu, but a daughter of the Liu family, a member of the Liu family!"

"Her future marriage will be decided by herself, taken over by the Liu family, and everything will have no further connection with our Jiangjun Fu!"

Li Kechuan walked out leaning on his cane.

He gave Li Qingluo a deep, complex look, then quickly turned his gaze away.

"Father, Mother. Zhuzhu also grew up in the Jiangjun Fu; even though we've made such a mess now, sparing her life would at least fulfill our family's last bond."

"Let her go!"

Li Kechuan followed his gaze toward Li Qingzhu.

He knew she wanted to leave.

She wanted to go to the Prince Yun's Mansion, dead set on going.

Then I, I'll help her one last time!

Let it be considered as fulfilling these years of sibling affection…… and also my own shameful secret that cannot see the light.

From now on, he will reflect in seclusion at the Jiangjun Fu, contemplating his past mistakes, especially those toward his younger sister Luoluo……

Although he still feels uneasy in his heart, he has already begun to face this matter squarely.

It was Zhuzhu's earlier self-immolation, and his improper feelings for Zhuzhu, that made him cover one eye with a leaf, act foolishly, and commit many mistakes!

But the events are already past; as long as he sincerely admits fault, Luoluo probably won't stay angry too long, right?

Li Kechuan looked toward Li Qingluo again, hoping to see a hint of friendliness on her face.

Li Qingluo merely gave a cold laugh, eyeing him contemptuously: "I didn't expect the eldest son to be so deeply devoted to her. Even with one leg, you run this fast—are you afraid I'll harm her?"

Li Kechuan: "You!"

In their previous life, they must have been mortal enemies!

Otherwise, he wouldn't each time be instantly provoked by her into a furious rage.

Li Qingluo: "However, considering you're already so disabled, I'll fulfill this wish of yours."

"Li Qingzhu, have you heard? You can leave the Jiangjun Fu."

Li Qingzhu finally waited for this moment, but her heart gave a heavy thud!

The three of them now all humbly fawn over Li Qingluo!

Why!?