Chapter 75: Does Li Qingzhu still keep herself pure as jade?

Disappeared, whereabouts unknown—perhaps it was merely Aunt Zheng's ruse back then to escape the Li family!

But in fact, after she left, she reunited with her brother.

Moonbright Garden and Hongfenguan started to become haunted, reportedly beginning six years ago.

Weren't Aunt Zheng and Madame Lou precisely those who left the Jiangjun Fu six years ago?

It was said that at first the disturbances were great, tormenting the several masters of the Jiangjun Fu to the point they could no longer bear it.

Finally, after summoning a Daoist, things finally settled down a bit.

However, after that, no one dared to approach Moonbright Garden and Hongfenguan anymore.

Only when Li Qingluo took up residence in Hongfenguan did the disturbances begin again.

Could it be that Moonbright Garden still hides some secret?

Moreover, the fake Chengha said she still has a living brother in this world!

What on earth does that mean?

It seems Aunt Zheng knew that she herself had actually given birth to twins back then.

Could it be that this 'child' never died at all back then?

But Madame Lou didn't see it herself—wasn't it Liu the wet nurse and Qu Shi's people who together drowned this child in the lotus pond?

And when she went to look again in the middle of the night, she happened upon them burying the child's corpse in the garden.

What on earth is going on with all this!!?

"Could it be that I really still have a brother alive in this world?"

Li Qingluo muttered to herself, and Que'er asked, "Milady, what did you say?"

Li Qingluo came to her senses: "It's fine. By the way, has that person left yet?"

Li Qingluo was today riding in the carriage of Pei Lao Furen.

Actually, she didn't even realize as they neared the Jiangjun Fu that the carriage's cabin concealed a hidden doorway.

It was just as she was wondering how to shield this person from the eyes and ears of Prince Su's guards outside the carriage that she accidentally triggered the mechanism.

The cabin floor instantly opened a gap.

Who would have thought there was actually a person hiding below—no problem at all!

At that moment she gave Pei Sanlang a deep look, and with her eyes signaled that he could hide here.

They had never spoken a word, but Li Qingluo's gaze at that moment seemed to be fully understood by him.

He immediately lay down, and Li Qingluo swiftly closed the mechanism over the floor.

Only after entering the manor did Que'er learn that the young lady's sedan chair actually concealed a person today!

Afterward she was nearly scared out of her wits, but she still went to take a glance for Li Qingluo.

"Milady, there's no one left. Who exactly is that person, that you'd risk offending Prince Su to shield him?"

Li Qingluo: "I can't say. Que'er, just pretend you don't know about this."

I hope Pei Sanlang will remember this favor of mine.

Li Qingluo quietly recuperated for several days at Hongfenguan.

These days, when she went morning and evening to pay respects to her grandmother, she wore a high-necked undergarment, so Pei Lao Furen didn't notice anything amiss.

The Lansang Courtyard was quiet with no sound, though Cui Er returned from inquiring to say that Coral had become Li Kechuan's personal maid, and now only she attends to his daily life and meals.

After Li Kechuan broke his own leg, his temperament became even more peculiar and irritable, making him hard to serve.

Throughout the Lansang Courtyard, everyone was uneasy all day, unable to find peace.

However, since Coral arrived at the Lansang Courtyard, it has actually become much more peaceful.

This made Qu Shi, who had originally wanted to dispose of Coral, have to reluctantly tolerate her for the time being.

Despite the rumors outside, they never managed to cause a disturbance at the Lansang Courtyard's gate.

Hearing this, Li Qingluo couldn't help but praise: "She really does have some genuine skill nowadays."

Que'er curiously asked, "Milady, are you referring to the mistress?"

Li Qingluo: "What do you mean 'her'? Of course I mean Coral."

"Go on and let her continue as planned; find a chance to give my brother the crutch and chair I specially prepared."

Li Qingluo drew her bow, aimed at the bullseye, and shot an arrow——

Red bullseye—hit!

She wants Li Kechuan to stand up, and preferably regain some ease of living.

That way, when he later learns that all these things are actually from this sister he despises most, it will surely be a great humiliation for him.

Que'er clapped happily: "Milady, your archery has improved again!"

Li Qingluo: "It's just that the target is too close."

In the evening, Zhang Mama brought new clothes to Hongfenguan.

"Milady, the Old Lady has ordered you to rest early tonight; tomorrow morning you must be taken to the Zhongyi Hou Fu to celebrate the Old Lady's birthday."

The day is coming soon?

Li Qingluo knew that what cannot be avoided will eventually arrive.

She could only reply: "Yes, I understand."

Zhang Mama had just left when Deng Mama entered.

After Que'er and Cui Er had withdrawn, Deng Mama leaned in and said, "Milady, word from elsewhere says that lately Li Qingzhu has been irritable and unsettled, almost daily smashing the things in her room to pieces. This has already made Prince Yun dissatisfied."

Last time, since Li Qingluo had designed for Li Kechuan to storm Prince Yun's private residence, she had already anticipated that Prince Yun would certainly bring Li Qingzhu along to relocate their hiding place.

Therefore, she had early on arranged people to watch and see where Prince Yun would hide people next.

Taking the opportunity, she also arranged for people to infiltrate that private residence.

This time, the informant only dared to send word back after planting their feet firmly.

Now Li Qiongluo has completely grasped every move of Li Qiongzhu.

"Granny, thank you for your hard work. Is there anything else?"

Deng Mama said under the lamp: "Li Qiongzhu still guards her chastity, hasn't given herself to Prince Yun. But looking at Prince Yun's recent attitude, I fear he's losing patience."

Li Qiongluo gave a cold smile.

In her previous life, Li Qiongzhu returned to the Li household unharmed, repeatedly saying that Prince Yun had saved her life.

The Li family had recovered what was lost, and no one doubted or held a grudge about her earlier feigned death by self-immolation.

Moreover, at that time, Zhuang Wei's marriage to her had also fallen to her, allowing her to naturally and properly discuss becoming a consort with Prince Yun.

Her plans had also been thoroughly set in motion.

After all, Prince Yun already had a principal consort; if Li Qiongzhu wanted to become a secondary consort, that wasn't impossible.

However, in this life, although she now wants to withdraw, it's not as easy as it was in her previous life.

After all, standing in the middle is Li Kechuan, who has a broken leg.

Moreover, Li Kechuan's broken leg is now inseparably tied to Li Qiongzhu.

That residence is Prince Yun's private estate; this matter cannot be avoided.

If she were alive, would she really have been in that residence that day, and did Li Kechuan truly mistake the person?

This matter, too, is something she cannot explain no matter how many mouths she has.

If she were to claim again that Prince Yun saved her, it would truly be a slap in the face of the entire Li family.

Besides, after all this twists and turns in both lives, isn't it all just to become a secondary consort of Prince Yun?

Still guarding her chastity, perhaps that is the last line she holds onto.

"Just a maid in a brother's room, and you're flying into a rage? If so, I'll add another flame to her fire!"

That evening, Li Qiongluo had bathed early, and Deng Mama, beaming with joy, carried a tray and brought Que'er and Cui Er together into Li Qiongluo's bedchamber.

"Miss, the Old Lady has ordered this servant to shape your eyebrows and pierce your ears!"

Li Qiongluo immediately covered her ears.

A plaintive voice: "Granny, can we not?"

Deng Mama gave a hehe laugh, raised the ear-piercing needle: "Of course not."

"My dear miss, although tomorrow you're going to the Zhongyi Hou Fu, this will be your first appearance before the dignitaries of Jinling City, and also a chance for the elders of the Zhongyi Hou Fu to get a look at your true appearance!"

"You're meant to stunning the crowd and vanquish in all directions. The Old Lady wants to take you to gain prestige; you can't let her lose face, can you?"

"Our miss is naturally beautiful; the foundation of her looks is innately good. It's just that she previously suffered hardship, but now, after a bit of nurturing, she's blossomed again, right?"

"Moreover, just this final step away, and she'll be an utterly gorgeous beauty!"

Cui Er and Que'er stepped forward, each tightly gripping one of the miss's arms.

Thereafter, the fearless and tireless Li Qiongluo forced out an anguished cry: "Ah——!!"

She…… perhaps, maybe…… will die tonight……