C73

Chapter 73 - Rumours

When Chu Yin knocked on the door, because he was too focused, he did not hear it. He was worried about Wei Qing, so he pushed open the door and entered.

He saw her concentrating on drawing and slowly walked forward.

His gaze fell on the painting, and he frowned. "This is the eye of the person who kidnapped you?"

"You … "It scared me to death."

"Is that so?" Chu Yin's thoughts were all on the drawing.

Wei Qing nodded, "These eyes are probably the most chilling and most complicated eyes I have ever seen."

"So, what do I look like?" Chu Yin suddenly grabbed her shoulders and asked.

Wei Qing's eyes flickered, looking straight into his deep pupils.

What was he like?

Wei Qing didn't know what to say for a moment. His gaze was clearly complicated, as if it carried many many secrets that he did not know of. However, when he faced her, he found it hard to control the warmth that appeared in his eyes.

"I don't know!"

This answer caused Chu Yin to be somewhat baffled.

"Why not?"

"I just don't know." Wei Qing brushed away his hands, "I still need to continue drawing."

He looked at her deeply for a moment.

In the recent period of interaction, he could feel that Wei Qing seemed to have a good impression of him, but this good impression was often suppressed.

He was not sure if it was because she was still in Princess Chu!

Thinking about how Xiao Qingqian was so cold to her, and how he did not even know how to cherish her, it was as if a ball of fire was burning in his heart, growing stronger and stronger.

"Then feel free to draw. After you're done, I'll have the dark guards investigate." He suppressed the disappointment in his heart and tried to sound normal.

Wei Qing did not even raise her head, she only replied with an "En".

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Crown Prince's Palace.

As Xiao Hanqi listened to the secret guard's report, the corner of his mouth hooked up sinisterly.

"I haven't found Wei Qing's location in such a long time. It looks like I'll have to make good use of this matter!"

"Has the crown prince already decided on something?"

The smile on Xiao Hanqi's face became wider.

Wei Qing was the Prime Minister Wei's most treasured treasure. If one knew that Wei Qing's whereabouts were unknown because of Tian Sisi, they would definitely go to the Prince Chu’s Mansion to denounce her.

No matter what kind of weight Wei Qing occupied in Xiao Qingqian's heart, for a stately Duke to be able to accept a girl from a brothel as his concubine, was enough to start an incident from scratch.

Furthermore, the position of the Prime Minister Wei's family in the imperial court was extremely delicate. With their talents, even if they could not persuade the Prime Minister Wei to support them, they would definitely not allow Xiao Qingqian to take advantage of them.

"Come here!" Xiao Hanqi gestured for the secret guard to come closer and whispered a few words.

Very quickly, rumors arose all over the capital, saying that the reason Wei Qing's whereabouts were unknown was entirely because concubine was jealous in her heart!

Die'er heard these rumors, and thought about how she had not found Wei Qing in such a long time. She was extremely angry, and charged into Prince Chu’s Mansion without any hesitation.

He went straight to Tian Sisi's hall, and the anger in between his brows shocked everyone.

With a "peng" sound, Die'er kicked open the door, causing Tian Sisi who was playing the zither to be stunned.

"What are you doing here?" Tian Sisi's eyes flashed, and asked with a heavy tone.

"What do you think?" Die'er gritted her teeth and kicked over a round stool.

Tian Sisi said softly, "Could it be that we have already found Wei Qing's whereabouts?"

Die'er became even angrier as she threw a teacup at her.

Tian Sisi had already noticed earlier that Wei Qing's master and servant were different from ordinary master and servant. She had even thought of making good use of their relationship to achieve her own goals.

Originally, she could have quickly dodged the tea cup when it was thrown at her. However, thinking about it, she didn't even try to dodge it.

A sharp pain struck him, and soon a warm liquid began to flow down his forehead.

When Dia'Er had barged in here, Hong Xiao had already known that the situation was bad and quickly reported it to Xiao Qingqian.

When Xiao Qingqian arrived and saw that Tian Sisi was severely injured, his heart skipped a beat.

This nervousness towards Tian Sisi made Die'er burn with anger.

"Your Highness only has this slut in his heart, he doesn't care about Eldest Miss at all!"

Hearing Die'er berating him like that, Xiao Qingqian's eyes shone with a fearsome light, "A lowly servant girl like you actually dared to kill concubine, you are truly bold!"

"This servant never thought that I would be able to leave here alive!" Die'er gritted her teeth. "However, if Your Highness is interested in finding our eldest miss, you will naturally be able to find her! "This servant thinks that the reason why I haven't found him for so long is because the prince is trying to shield me!"

Protect?!

Xiao Qingqian's eyebrows were twisted into a knot as he stared at Die'er.

"What do you mean?"

"Prince, go listen and see for yourself!" Die'er was about to leave when Xiao Qingqian gave an order. The secret guard appeared and blocked her way.

"What the hell do you mean?"

Die'er looked at him with a spurious smile. That smile made Xiao Qingqian absent-minded for an instant as the image of Wei Qing's face became clearer and clearer in his mind.

"The reason why Eldest Miss went missing is because of the Concubine Tian!"

"You …"

Xiao Qingqian would never allow Tian Sisi to be wronged, nor would he allow others to pour dirty water on her. So, the expression on his face became colder and colder.

Die'er's mocking smile became even wider, "The young miss is so infatuated with the prince, but the prince doesn't know how to appreciate it. Since that's the case, why don't you agree to the marriage?"

At that moment, Xiao Qingqian's heart had all sorts of mixed feelings.

Before this, Wei Qing had clearly told him that she already had a lover and she had been with that pretty boy many times. Since Wei Qing had married to him now, no matter how much he hated her, she would always be his possession. He definitely wouldn't allow her to be with another man!

Since Wei Qing was so concerned about Die'er, no matter where she hid, as long as Wei Qing knew that Die'er was in danger, she believed that Wei Qing would appear.

"Put him in the dungeon!"

These few words seemed to be squeezed out from between the gaps of his teeth.

Facing his eyes that were red and filled with anger, Die'er showed no fear. He raised his chin slightly, "Your Highness will regret it!"

"Take it!" Xiao Qingqian's hand under his sleeve suddenly clenched.

The guard accepted the order and pushed Die'er away.

"Hiss!" Xiao Qingqian turned to look at her, "Does it hurt?"

Tian Sisi shook her head.

Xiao Qingqian carried her and told the guards to look for a doctor. After confirming that she was alright, he prepared to leave. However, the sleeve was firmly grasped by Tian Sisi.