Wei Chengyang was extremely embarrassed about this. He originally planned to take his younger sister straight back to the capital. However, Wei Xueming never listened to her brother's persuasion. She felt that it was a rare opportunity for her to be with Qi Rong, and there was no Yun Xi around.
Therefore, whenever she got a chance, she would pester Qi Rong, showing her concern. This time, she came to send a medicinal pillow under the pretext of caring about Qi Rong's sleep.
Unexpectedly, she was blocked outside the courtyard by Nightingale. Immediately, she flew into a rage and slapped Nightingale!
Actually, she had heard about Nightingale's existence long ago and knew that she and Wushuang were concubines Qi Rong had taken into his mansion.
She had met Wushuang a few times in the mansion. She had always been quite annoyed by that dancer's arrogance and lowliness. However, when she first met Nightingale, she didn't expect that she would be personally brought to Lingchuan by Qi Rong!
So, in a fit of anger, she deliberately took out her anger on Nightingale.
Anyway, the other party was of low status, just a plaything at best. Brother Rong wouldn't do anything to her!
Wei Xueming thought so boldly. Looking eagerly at Qi Rong's approaching figure, a charming smile immediately appeared on her face.
"Brother Rong, you've finally come to see me! I noticed that the dark circles under your eyes have been getting worse recently. I was worried that you couldn't sleep well at night, so I specially went to all the pharmacies in Lingchuan to make this sleep - aiding medicinal pillow for you. Try it tonight..."
Wei Xueming smiled and stepped forward. She flatteringly held the medicinal pillow she had made in front of Qi Rong and rambled on about her masterpiece, but was interrupted coldly by Qi Rong:
"Was it you who slapped her just now?"
Qi Rong blocked the medicinal pillow Wei Xueming was holding out with one hand and stared at her coldly.
"Huh?"
Wei Xueming was confused. After seeing Qi Rong's cold face, she immediately looked at Nightingale standing behind him and her expression darkened instantly.
"Did you go and complain to Brother Rong?"
She looked haughty and didn't think there was anything wrong with slapping Nightingale.
"Brother Rong, I didn't want to discipline this woman for you originally, but she was really too rude! She not only refused to let me in under your name but also spoke rudely to me. So I lost my temper and taught her a lesson!"
Wei Xueming accused others first. She admitted that she had slapped Nightingale but made her actions seem quite reasonable.
It seemed as if she had no choice but to do so.
Because she knew that Qi Rong couldn't tolerate lies. Instead of making excuses, it was better to admit it directly.
"Now that I think about it, I was too impulsive. Don't be angry."
Wei Xueming changed her tone. Then she stepped forward and affectionately grabbed Qi Rong's arm and said softly.
They say you shouldn't scold someone who is smiling, but this didn't apply to Qi Rong.
Qi Rong looked coldly at Wei Xueming's hand and expressionlessly pushed away her affectionate gesture. He said coldly:
"Who said you could discipline her for me?"
Facing Qi Rong's cold eyes, Wei Xueming's face suddenly darkened.
Then she heard Qi Rong continue:
"Since she is from my mansion, in this courtyard, she is the host and you are the guest. She has the right to refuse you entry. Can it be that Lord Wei, the grand tutor, hasn't taught you such a simple truth and I have to tell you myself?"
Qi Rong's tone was aggressive, which made Wei Xueming step back involuntarily. Finally, her face turned pale and she looked shocked.
"Brother Rong, you weren't like this before! You can't treat me like this!"
Tears welled up in Wei Xueming's eyes and she kept shaking her head.
Qi Rong sneered coldly. Looking down at Wei Xueming with disdain, he snorted and said sarcastically:
"Who do you think you are? How I treat you is my own business. If you want to throw a tantrum here, you've come to the wrong place!"
"No, no!"
Under Qi Rong's cold gaze, tears welled up in Wei Xueming's eyes and she was deeply hurt!
Since childhood, she had always been the center of attention. When had she ever been questioned like this?
Even Qi Rong, who had always been lukewarm towards her, had never said such hurtful words so directly! But at this moment, Qi Rong seemed like a stranger, making her feel afraid, and her heart ached.
She had always loved him whole - heartedly, ignoring her family's persuasion. Even if she didn't get his response, she was willing to give whole - heartedly.
Because she felt sorry for the sufferings he had endured. She knew that he might be afraid of losing again, so he didn't dare to be too attached to anything.
Although he hadn't accepted her, he had never pushed her away cruelly. She had thought that as long as she waited silently, one day, spring would come...
However, all she had waited for were heartbreaks!
He had glared at her because of Yun Xi before, and now he was sneering at her because of a concubine! He was so cruel and cold to her!
When exactly had her Brother Rong started to become so intolerant of her?
Suddenly thinking of something, Wei Xueming's voice became gloomy. Looking at Qi Rong resentfully, she said:
"Is it because of Yun Xi? Is it because I let her go that you are so cold to me?!"
Thinking carefully, all of Brother Rong's changes seemed to have started when they ate at Fumanlou with Yun Xi!
She had always been following his every move, so she knew clearly.
Whenever she looked at him, she found that his eyes were always on someone else, and the end of his gaze was always Yun Xi!
The two women in his mansion were just a cover! To hide his true feelings and weaknesses!
"Think whatever you like. You're not welcome here. See the guest out!"
Without answering Wei Xueming's question, Qi Rong directly issued an order to expel the guest. After saying that, he turned around and walked into the courtyard.
Looking at the courtyard door that suddenly closed in front of her, Wei Xueming stood there blankly with a pale face for a long time. Finally, she suddenly burst out laughing!
The laughter pierced through the night sky, full of misery, which made Nightingale frown slightly.
"Your Highness, do you want to send someone to keep an eye on Miss Wei?" Nightingale asked for instructions.
She knew how terrible a woman's jealousy could be. It could make a mentally mature person abandon reason and do some incredible and terrible things!
As far as she knew, before this, Miss Wei had secretly and openly caused a lot of trouble for Yun Xi.
Not long ago, she had staged a play of feigning injury and even gambled her own life just to drag Yun Xi into trouble and make the Prince Xian dislike Yun Xi!
"No need. I'm going back to the capital soon. Just place more people around her."
As for Wei Xueming, everything she did was under his control. They were just petty tricks. He was sure that she wouldn't be able to do anything big in the future!
However, Wei Xueming's words just now reminded him of something:
He had placed Yun Xi in such an important position and even wanted to tell the whole world that she belonged to him. Was it really a good thing for Yun Xi?
For now, everything was still under his control and he could still protect her well.
But what if one day he was in a difficult situation himself? What would happen to her then?
Wouldn't it expose her to danger?!
Since Qi Hong usurped the throne, Qi Rong had been demoted to the common people. His life had always been in danger, but he had never been afraid.
However, now that it concerned Yun Xi's safety, he couldn't help but hesitate. His heart was entangled by a vine called "fear", which made him feel irritable!