Divorce letter…
Marquis Dingxi’s heart trembled.
Was this also someone coming to collect a gambling debt?
“Divorce letter? What divorce letter?” Marquis Dingxi asked with a completely puzzled expression.
Playing dumb? Qi Yue was somewhat stunned. She had imagined many kinds of reactions from Marquis Dingxi, but she never expected him to directly play dumb.
What nerve he had!
“Why are you talking about divorce letters out of nowhere?” Marquis Dingxi had already switched to an expression of shock and anger.
“Marquis.” Qi Yue smiled somewhat helplessly and said, “Actually, I’m not here to question you about anything. We can discuss this divorce letter matter. The result can be the same, but the form should be changed – for instance, mutual divorce…”
“Yueniang, don’t say anymore. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation. Rest assured, as long as I’m alive, no one will dare bully you.” Marquis Dingxi waved his hand decisively, wanting to end this topic.
Qi Yue became somewhat anxious.
“Marquis, it’s written in black and white, and even has your seal on it. How can we just let it go like this?” she said. “Marquis, you’re a man of your word – when you speak, it creates a crater in the ground.”
That’s right, that’s right. Marquis Dingxi couldn’t help but smile with some pride. No, no, he hurriedly suppressed his smile again.
“Yueniang, how could such a thing happen? You’ve misunderstood, you saw wrong.” He straightened his expression and said seriously.
This was truly calling black white. Qi Yue finally witnessed it, and for a moment she opened her mouth wide, not knowing what to say.
“How could I have seen wrong? Marquis, don’t joke around. I saw it with my own eyes.” She frowned and said.
“Where is it? Where?” Marquis Dingxi said seriously, extending his hand. “Let me see which bold person dares to forge my seal?”
“Prince Yuncheng tore it up.” Qi Yue said. “If you don’t believe me, call him over – he saw it too.”
Marquis Dingxi felt for the first time that his unpopular legitimate son had done something considerate.
“Yueniang, if it’s torn up, then it’s gone. If it’s gone, then it’s gone. Don’t overthink it. You’ve been so tired these past few days – go rest properly and don’t worry about anything.” He said earnestly.
What did he mean by “gone is gone”?
Qi Yue looked at Marquis Dingxi. She was an adult too – how could she not understand what this marquis was thinking?
“Marquis.” She couldn’t help but sigh and said, “Actually, I can’t guarantee that I can save people every time. This kind of thing ultimately comes down to gambling on luck. But I can’t bring myself to stand by and watch people die, so I will cause a lot of trouble. This time I was fortunate not to bring trouble to the marquis’s residence, but next time, the time after that – eventually trouble will come…”
As she was speaking, someone swished the curtain open and entered.
“The Prince has arrived.” At the same time, a servant called out hurriedly.
Chang Yuncheng, carrying the chill of winter, stood still.
“Yuncheng, you’ve come too. Have you eaten?” Marquis Dingxi smiled hurriedly, while half-jokingly saying, “Haven’t seen you for just a moment, and you’re already following your wife?”
Both Qi Yue and Chang Yuncheng’s faces stiffened. What did this have to do with anything?
“Not yet. Father hasn’t eaten either, has he? We’ve delayed Father’s meal – we’ll take our leave first.” Chang Yuncheng said.
Good son, good son. Marquis Dingxi couldn’t help but beam with relief and joy, nodding repeatedly.
“Good, good. Quick, Yueniang has worked so hard these past few days – go eat quickly. Have the kitchen prepare something good.” He said, impatiently serving tea to usher them out.
“I’ve already eaten…” Qi Yue said. What a joke – she hadn’t said anything yet.
Chang Yuncheng reached out and grabbed her hand, turning to pull her out.
As soon as they left, Marquis Dingxi immediately busied himself giving orders.
“Quick, quick, pack things up. I’m going to stay at the manor by Yanyun Lake for a couple days. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the lake scenery.” He said.
What lake scenery to enjoy in the dead of winter… The servants were bewildered, but this marquis who loved elegance had aesthetic sensibilities different from common folk like them. Not daring to delay, they hurriedly passed along messages, packed various items to bring, prepared the carriage, and selected people to accompany him, rushing about without their feet touching the ground.
Here, Qi Yue was dragged out of Marquis Dingxi’s study by Chang Yuncheng.
“What are you doing?” Qi Yue struggled forcefully but couldn’t break free. Chang Yuncheng was determined, gripping her hand tightly without letting go.
Qi Yue’s strength was completely negligible in his eyes.
“You’re hurting my hand again!” Qi Yue was furious. Anyone would be angry at having their carefully planned affair disrupted.
She simply followed closely for a few steps, blocked Chang Yuncheng’s path, and used her other hand to grab his.
Chang Yuncheng let her do as she pleased.
“With that little strength of yours, you’d be lucky to pry it open.” He looked at this woman’s exasperated appearance and couldn’t help but laugh.
Qi Yue reached out and grabbed his lapel.
“Is it fun?” She looked at him, her eyes red – whether from staying up late or otherwise.
Chang Yuncheng’s smile faded.
“Is it fun for you to toy with me like this?” Qi Yue looked at him. Her voice wasn’t raised, and her tone was slow. “Is it fun to watch me come and go like a dog at your beck and call? Is it comfortable to give me smiles when you’re happy and cold faces when you’re not?”
Chang Yuncheng looked at her. He didn’t release her hand but gripped it tighter, covering her hand that clutched his lapel with his other hand.
“I know, I’m very clear about it. I’m the one shamelessly clinging to your family, very annoying. I find it annoying too. I’m very sorry. At first I didn’t know what to do, didn’t know how to manage in an unfamiliar place after leaving, so I shamelessly stayed at your house. You have to believe me – I felt worse than any of you.” Qi Yue looked at him and continued, “Now it’s good – you’ve said it outright, and I’m prepared too. Everyone can part on good terms. Is playing like this interesting?”
Chang Yuncheng still didn’t speak, only gripping her hand.
Qi Yue’s chest heaved violently, as if the accumulated frustration and stifled feelings had found some relief.