Chapter 497 Creating Opportunities

Chapter 497: Creating an Opportunity

"To the Xishu Kingdom, to find the antidote for your third brother."

With Luo Qingge and Xie Liuzheng now married, there was nothing left that required her personal attention.

The Evening Makeup Tower could be left in the capable hands of Yaoniang and Wang Sheng, and the barbecue restaurant was under Xie Liuzheng's care. Ji Yuntang had seen firsthand what each of them was capable of and felt completely at ease.

Ji Yuntang looked at Luo Sinian and said, "So, the heavy responsibility of protecting the Prince Ye's residence falls on you."

"You are your third brother's closest brother, and one of the people I trust most. I feel at ease leaving A He in your hands."

Only then did Luo Sinian understand why Ji Yuntang had suggested to Emperor Jingyang that he bring the patrol guards to protect the Prince Ye's residence for a month.

It turned out she had already made plans to go to the Xishu Kingdom and had paved the way for the Prince Ye's residence in advance.

"Third sister-in-law, entrusting third brother to me is no problem, but if you're not in the residence, what are we supposed to do if Father and Consort Li ask about you?"

The Xishu Kingdom was far away. Even riding a horse from the Dongchen Kingdom would take at least three days, and traveling by carriage would be even slower.

And Ji Yuntang was not one to stay idle. It would be fine if she didn't show her face for three to five days, but if she disappeared for a long time, someone would inevitably get suspicious.

Luo Sinian knew that Luo Junhe's legs had been poisoned, so the fewer people who knew about the search for the Dragon Scale Herb, the better.

Ji Yuntang had naturally considered this as well. She smiled slightly and said, "I know your concerns, so I've found someone special to help."

Just then, Tao Zhi came in to report, "Your Highnesses, Miss Pei, Heir Xie, and the Heir's wife have arrived!"

Ji Yuntang stood up, "Quickly, invite Zhi Yi, my brother, and Qingge inside."

As soon as Luo Qingge entered, she fluttered over to Ji Yuntang joyfully like a butterfly.

"Third sister-in-law, I've missed you~"

Ji Yuntang quickly caught her, worried she might fall.

She teased with a smile, "Qingge, you've married my brother, so shouldn't I be calling you sister-in-law now?"

Luo Qingge's fair face instantly turned red. "Third sister-in-law, don't tease me. How could I possibly be your sister-in-law?"

"I'm already used to calling you third sister-in-law. If you make me treat you as a sister-in-law now, that would be so awkward."

As Luo Qingge said this, she cast a coy glance at Xie Liuzheng and said with a hint of shyness, "Besides, would Xie Liuzheng dare to let third brother call him brother-in-law?"

The moment she finished speaking, Xie Liuzheng quickly jumped in to declare, "I wouldn't dare, this heir wouldn't dare. Sister Yuntang, just let her keep calling you third sister-in-law!"

"If it really comes down to it, this heir can call you sister and call Prince Ye brother-in-law."

Ji Yuntang: "..."

Ji Yuntang: "!!!"

The corners of her mouth twitched twice. How come after Xie Liuzheng and Luo Qingge got married, he seemed even more timid?

Luo Qingge rolled her eyes at him and said with exasperation, "Look at how spineless you are. Third sister-in-law and third brother are family. They won't eat you."

Upon hearing this, Xie Liuzheng lowered his head and muttered under his breath, "They won't eat me, but you will... This heir's legs are still sore from walking..."

But Luo Qingge heard him clearly. She stepped forward and grabbed Xie Liuzheng by the ear. "What did you just say?"

"Xie Liuzheng, have you grown bold? How dare you talk bad about me to my face?"

Xie Liuzheng winced in pain and quickly begged for mercy, "I'm wrong, I'm wrong, grandma, I know I was wrong."

He then whispered his request, "There are so many people watching here. Can you at least spare me some face?"

"How about this—tonight this heir won't sleep in the bed. I'll sleep on the floor, and you can have the bed. Is that okay?"

"Sleep on the floor? In your dreams!" Luo Qingge snorted coldly, but she still let go of his ear as he wished.

"Father and Mother both said we must let them hold a grandson within this year. If you sleep on the floor, who am I supposed to have a baby with?"

Xie Liuzheng: "..."

Xie Liuzheng: "!!!"

Luo Qingge said these words without batting an eye, but he felt utterly embarrassed.

Is that something a woman should say?

This is way too bold!

Though he thought this to himself, Xie Liuzheng didn't dare say a single word in response. Ever since Luo Qingge married into the Duke Rong's residence, she had won over his parents.

Now, he, the heir, had become the lowest-ranking person in the family, without any say at all.

If Luo Qingge got upset and went to complain to his parents, he'd be the one to suffer in the end.

Seeing that he had calmed down, Luo Qingge continued, "Besides, hasn't Luo Qianxue always said that you can't touch this princess, and that after I married into the Duke Rong's residence, I would be left to live as a widow?"

"Well, this princess is going to have a child to show her exactly how I manage the household, serve my in-laws, and have a house full of kids in the Duke Rong's residence."

Xie Liuzheng: "..."

Hearing these words, he cursed Luo Qianxue a thousand times in his head.

The competitiveness between women was terrifying. Why did Luo Qianxue have to go and provoke Luo Qingge of all people?

Now, with the two women at odds, he was the one who paid the price.

During the day, Xie Liuzheng was busy at the barbecue restaurant, and at night he had to be busy in the bedroom.

What was even more infuriating was that he didn't dare spend the night away from home.

Because Xie Liuzheng knew that if he didn't come home at night, Luo Qingge would draw a sword and search the whole city for him.

That had just happened two days ago.

Thinking of this, he didn't dare talk back anymore. Instead, he went along with Luo Qingge, saying, "Alright, alright, you're right about everything. Who made you this heir's wife? This heir will listen to you from now on."

Luo Qingge snorted lightly. "That's better."

Luo Sinian watched from the side, wanting to laugh but not daring to. For the first time, he realized that Xie Liuzheng could actually be completely wrapped around a woman's finger.

That feeling was quite something.

Ji Yuntang raised an eyebrow and looked at Luo Sinian with a smirk.

"You're still laughing? You might be next!"

When she said this, she shot a seemingly casual glance at Pei Zhiyi.

Luo Sinian understood instantly, his smile froze, and he grew visibly awkward.

Ji Yuntang lowered her voice, speaking so only the two of them could hear: "Next, I'll set up a chance for you two to be alone. Whether you can win the lady's heart is up to you!"

Luo Sinian looked at her in surprise as Ji Yuntang walked over to Pei Zhiyi and affectionately took her hand.

"Zhi Yi, I'm heading out of town tomorrow, and I'd like to ask for your help with something."

Pei Zhiyi looked at her curiously. "Tangtang, what can I do to help you?"

Ji Yuntang smiled slightly. "I want you to take my place and stay at Prince Ye's residence for a few days. I've already got the human-skin mask ready for you."

The idea for the human-skin mask came from the Zhong Mansion, which gave Ji Yuntang the idea of finding someone to take her place.

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