Seeing that Chi Yanbei was truly angry, Duan Qingli feared that Imperial Physician Liu would discover the child was further along in months during the examination, which would completely expose her lie.
No.
She couldn’t let Imperial Physician Liu diagnose her.
“Your Highness, this is my fault. I forced the medical maid to lie for me. You can’t treat her like this!”
“Since you no longer trust me, why should I humiliate myself by staying here?”
“I’ll raise this child myself.”
“I declare now that this child has nothing to do with you. You bear no responsibility.”
“Between us, it’s completely over.”
After saying this, Duan Qingli stood up, covered her face, and ran.
Chi Yanbei panicked and grabbed her in a tight embrace.
Duan Qingli cried and hit him at the same time: “Why are you stopping me? I said there’s nothing between us anymore. Marry whoever you want.”
Chi Yanbei said sternly, “Stop making a scene.”
“Making a scene? You think I’m making a scene? You actually resent me for making a scene?”
Chi Yanbei grew anxious: “I don’t.”
“Then what do you mean by asking Imperial Physician Liu to examine me now? I told you, I only resorted to this because I was afraid of losing you. The child is fine. Why can’t you just believe me?”
Chi Yanbei: “I believe you, alright?”
Duan Qingli hugged him tightly: “Wuwu, I knew Your Highness loves me.”
[This little green tea’s level is really high. Is she afraid Imperial Physician Liu will diagnose her as three months pregnant?]
Three months?
Chi Yanbei pursed his lips tightly.
It had only been two months since that night with Duan Qingli. If the child was three months along, it definitely wasn’t his.
No, it couldn’t be. It must be that wicked woman Liang Chuying causing trouble.
How could a good girl like Duan Qingli keep some adulterous lover?
This malicious woman must be jealous of others.
[This little green tea is determined to go all out. With all this fuss, Chi Yanbei has indeed softened.]
“Changfeng, pay Imperial Physician Liu and send him back.”
[This man is utterly foolish. Serves him right to be deceived.]
“Seventh Brother, Tenth Sister, you should go back. I have some private matters to handle.”
Chi Yanzhou said, “Second Brother, handling matters requires calmness.”
By calmness, he meant to investigate properly.
Chi Yanbei: “I understand.”
Chi Yanning: “Second Brother, we’ll head back first. Talk things out properly with Miss Duan. Don’t wrong the young lady. If it’s your responsibility, take it.”
If it’s not your responsibility, then forget it. Whatever you do, don’t raise someone else’s child.
“I understand. Thank you, Tenth Sister.”
The underlying meanings in the siblings’ words were clear to each other, though outsiders wouldn’t know.
Liang Chuying stretched lazily: “Duan Qingli, you framed me. Shouldn’t you apologize? And Second Brother, you listened to this little bitch without distinguishing right from wrong and pointed a sword at me, causing me immense psychological distress. Shouldn’t you apologize too?”
[Little green tea, if you don’t apologize, I’ll make you pay! How dare a little bitch like you slander me, a true boss? I genuinely regret that the original body didn’t kick you to death that day.]
[A scourge like you should die early, so the world can be at peace.]
[And Chi Yanbei, pointing a sword at me twice—do you really think I’m useless? If you don’t apologize today, someday I’ll shove you into a cesspit to eat shit!]
Duan Qingli looked at Chi Yanbei, aggrieved: “Your Highness, Princess Consort An really did kick Li’er that day.”
Liang Chuying angrily said, “I did kick you, but that was because you bumped into me first and blocked my way. You were the one who hit me and didn’t apologize. I kicked you lightly, so we’re even. But now you’re falsely accusing me of harming the child in your belly? I won’t take that blame. How about we go to Dali Si and see who’s right?”
Chi Yanbei, thinking of State Preceptor Liang’s influence, stiffly replied, “Sister-in-law, it was Li’er who was thoughtless and offended you. I apologize on her behalf.”
Liang Chuying smiled. “Second Brother, one should take responsibility for their own actions. You’re not trying to shield her, are you?”
Duan Qingli said tearfully, “Princess Consort An, it was Li’er who was thoughtless and falsely accused you. I’m sorry.”
Liang Chuying said, “Your voice is too soft. I can’t hear you.”
Duan Qingli was furious but had no choice. She repeated, “I’m sorry.”
“Alright, I accept that. What about Second Brother’s apology?”
Was this ever going to end?!
Chi Yanbei glared at her with disgust.
Liang Chuying immediately turned to Chi Yanzhou for support, pouting pitifully. “Husband, it’s clearly Second Brother who’s in the wrong. Not only did he not apologize, but he also glared at me! Husband, you tell me, was I wrong in this matter?”
[Hmph, Chi Yanzhou commands three hundred thousand troops, governs the army strictly, and rewards and punishes impartially. If his subordinates make mistakes, he’ll definitely punish them severely. If he dares to shield Chi Yanbei, how will he, the dignified God of War, maintain his authority in the future?]
Chi Yanzhou coughed lightly. “Second Brother, in this matter, you were indeed impulsive.”
Chi Yanbei gritted his teeth, swallowed his pride, and stiffly said, “Sister-in-law, I apologize. I was rash.”
Liang Chuying smiled. “We’re all family, so I won’t make a big deal out of it. I just hope Second Brother will keep his eyes open in the future and not be deceived by anyone!”
Chi Yanbei clenched his fists.
He really wanted to hit someone!
[Should I remind Chi Yanbei that Duan Qingli is about to drug him next?]
[After all, without consummating the marriage, Duan Qingli is getting anxious too.]
[Forget it, this guy dislikes me so much. Why should I remind him? Anyway, his ending is tragic. Dying early or late makes no difference.]
[I’d better focus on flirting with my husband, quickly raise the Heartbeat Value to one hundred, complete my mission, and go home!]
Liang Chuying looked at Chi Yanzhou, her eyes curving into a smile. “Husband, thank you for defending me. The way you protect your wife is just too handsome.”
[Heartbeat Value -80. Come on, big guy!]
Oh, so this can reduce his dislike for me?
Great, I should praise him a few more times!
“Husband, you’re so good-looking. I think you’re the most handsome man in Tianli Guo. Your eyes, your eyebrows, your lips, your figure… Oh my, every part of you is exactly my type.”
[Those sensual lips must taste delicious when kissed, right?]
[If Chi Yanzhou kisses me, I’ll definitely bite his lips!]
[I really miss the eight-pack abs on his chest. They feel so amazing to touch!]
“Shut up!” Chi Yanzhou glared at her fiercely!
This lecherous woman!
Tenth Sister is here. What is she thinking about?!
If she corrupts a child, can she take responsibility?!
Chi Yanning’s little face flushed red. Seventh Sister-in-law’s delusions were so bold. She felt so embarrassed!
Liang Chuying also wanted to hit herself.
It must be the original host possessing her.
She wasn’t that lecherous!
In her previous life, she was indifferent to desires. Handsome men and good-looking guys? She wouldn’t even spare them a second glance!
That super lecherous Miss Liang is making her have improper thoughts about Chi Yanzhou!
The group left Rui Wang Fu.
When parting, Liang Chuying kindly reminded Chi Yanning, “Tenth Sister, there are quite a few scumbags in this world. You’re still young, so in the future, when you encounter men, keep your eyes wide open and make sure you don’t get deceived by scumbags.”
Chi Yanning asked curiously, “Seventh Sister-in-law, what is a scumbag?”
Chi Yanzhou also glanced over curiously.