General Chi was imdiately stunned. Was there even a point to ask this question? The whole world knew that Wei Qiqi was an ugly woman. Even the Xiongnu knew as well. What was there to verify?
The Emperor looked at General Chi, seemingly wanting to know his answer. That expression let General Chi feel the gravity of this question.
"I thought that it was sothing serious. General Qi is an ugly woman and everyone knows that. Furthermore General Qi had battled together with this humble official for nurous months. Even though she’s ridiculously ugly, she is a military talent. A pity she’s a woman!"
Wu Zhongyi finally heaved a sigh of relief. He nervously wiped the sweat off his forehead, "Your Majesty, General Chi has spoken. Wei Qiqi is indeed an ugly woman. This humble official didn’t lie to Your Majesty."
The Great Han Emperor looked at the two of them furiously. Wu Zhongyi was a scaredy-cat, he probably didn’t dare to lie to him. Since Wei Qiqi was an ugly woman, then who was that won in the garden back then?
The Emperor was lost in his thoughts and ordered for General Chi and Wu Zhongyi to leave. He sat depressingly on the throne, frowning. His mind was filled with that blue-clothed woman’s figure, that pair of tempting eyes, her unique charm. Where was she now exactly?
If he could obtain that beauty, he would be satisfied. A pity, the more he wanted her, the more he found it out of reach. He might as well not et her. His mind kept thinking of her and had no room for other matters.
Xiaoyuzi looked at the Emperor who was imrsed in his own thoughts. He involuntarily sighed and spoke softly, "Your Majesty, how could it be so coincidental, a blue-clothed lady appearing when the Royal Concubine had summoned Wei Qiqi. Furthermore the Royal Concubine had said that Wei Qiqi was wearing a face cloth. She didn’t see Wei Qiqi’s features. Could it be that the Third Duke had swapped her out..."
"Swapped her out?" The Emperor jerked his head. Oh yes, why didn’t he think of that. Could it be Liu Zhongtian thought that Wei Qiqi was too ugly, hence he swapped her out. That way he didn’t lie to the Emperor and could enjoy beauty.
"Your Majesty, we cannot co to a conclusion hastily. The best solution is to..." Xiaoyuzi went close to the Emperor’s ears and spoke softly. The Emperor nodded while listening. Maybe he could only use this idea. Only then would he know if Liu Zhongtian had married an ugly woman or deceive the Emperor intentionally.
Wei Qiqi hurriedly went back to the Duke manor. She furiously took down the face cloth as she entered through the door. Her heart was in turmoil.
When she traversed through the garden, Qiqi involuntarily stopped in her tracks. She discovered Liu Zhongtian listening to Yun-er playing the zither in the garden. He was sitting there in a white clothing, looking extrely suave. His eyes had depth and his expression was focused, as if he was entranced in the music. Yun-er on the other hand was focused on playing the zither. What a pair of hero and beauty, it was a painting that caused one to be envious and feel uncomfortable about.
Wei Qiqi’s heart suddenly felt very uncomfortable. She couldn’t pinpoint what the feeling was. She just felt that it was an eyesore. Could Liu Zhongtian really like Ning Yun-er? Since he liked her, why was he pestering Qiqi and was full of l.u.s.t towards her?
The more she looked the angrier she felt. She was called into the palace by his sweetheart, then she t the unlucky Emperor. She had a difficult ti escaping. On the other hand, he was living a good life, listening to a beauty playing the zither.
Liu Zhongtian suddenly lifted his head, seeing Wei Qiqi looking at them. That unhappy expression, it seed that she had misunderstood. Liu Zhongtian imdiately stood up. Yun-er’s zither playing also stopped. She dejectedly rose her head and followed the Duke’s gaze and saw Wei Qiqi who was afar. Her heart tightened. Such a good atmosphere was broken up by Qiqi’s appearance. Ning Yun-er’s unhappiness was obvious.
Liu Zhongtian strode in big steps towards Qiqi.
Wei Qiqi furiously turned around to left. She was feeling griefed in her heart. She left the garden and speedily ran towards her own room. She was just about to close the door when Liu Zhongtian grabbed her hands and entered the room.
"Why did you run upon seeing this Duke?"
"Who is running, I’m returning to my own room!"
"Just now, the butler in the manor said that Concubine Han Yu summoned you. What was it for?"
"So you do know?" Qiqi widened her eyes, using her finger to point at Liu Zhongtian’s chest, "Your sweetheart warned , saying that your heart only has her!"
"Qiqi, listen to this Duke’s explanation..." Liu Zhongtian didn’t feel shocked. He only felt that it was sowhat overboard for Han Yu to ntion about the past to QIqi. He grabbed Qiqi’s hands tightly. His heart felt so sweetness, his Qiqi was jealous.
"You don’t need to explain, I’m not interested."
"This Duke only has you this one woman. Whatever Han Yu said, you don’t need to put it at heart!" Liu Zhongtian lightly caressed her cheeks, his tone extrely gentle. Qiqi was not used to it.
"Who put it in her heart?" Qiqi pouted.
"You are obviously jealous, yet you are denying..." Liu Zhongtian embraced her and lightly pinched her cheeks, before kissing it as he could not control himself.
"Duke..." Qiqi tried to dodge him. This rotten Duke, why was he always taking advantage of her? She was embarra.s.sed. Qiqi suddenly thought of sothing and slapped her head. She almost forgot a major thing. "Oh right, Third Duke, lend so silver!" Qiqi extended her hand and raised it in front of Liu Zhongtian. She looked like it was sothing that was taken for granted.
"Silver? You can get it from the butler. I don’t carry a lot of silver around!" Liu Zhongtian didn’t quite understand. He was feeling good and was planning to kiss her, however she actually wanted silver at this mont. Looks like the impact that Han Yu had on her wasn’t that great. She was actually more interested in silver.
"I want to borrow 5 thousand taels. The butler didn’t dare to make the decision, hence I want to borrow from you. I promise to return you in a month’s ti!"
"5 thousand taels? Wei Qiqi, why do you need so much money?" Liu Zhongtian felt sowhat peculiar.
"Irritating!" Qiqi kept her hand. She was sowhat unhappy, "Are you lending or not?"
"So much silver, there has to be a proper reason to it. If not you will wring dry my bones. Today is 5 thousand, tomorrow another 5 thousand. This Duke only has this much silver, it seems to be not enough for you to use."
Liu Zhongtian released Wei Qiqi and shrugged. He was not going to lend if he didn’t know the reason.
"I said that I’ll return if I borrow..."
"If you don’t explain, I won’t agree!"
"Okay, you are not agreeing right?" Wei Qiqi angrily walked out of the door.
"Where are you going?" Liu Zhongtian furiously pulled her. He only wanted her to explain the use of that money, was it so difficult? Liu Zhongtian was even more suspicious about the use of the silver.
"I’m going out to borrow now!" Qiqi’s eyes winked, "If I stand outside the Red Brothel and borrow 5 thousand, the interest will just be to accompany for a night. I can definitely borrow the money!"
"Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhongtian almost exploded when he heard her. He quickly pulled Qiqi into his embrace and angrily looked at her eyes, "Are you borrowing 5 thousand taels of silver? I’ll lend you, however you have to return the interest to !"
"Why must I give it to you, I’ll go out to borrow!"
"If you dare to go, I’ll imdiately tear down the Red Brothel!" Liu Zhongtian shouted in anger, scaring Qiqi.
"Rotten egg, Liu Zhongtian, you think you are very capable!"
"Are you still going to borrow the 5 thousand!"
"Yes I’m borrowing!"
Qiqi lowered her head in grief. She needed that 5 thousand taels. If she couldn’t get it from Liu Zhongtian, she could go out. Though, even if there was soone willing to lend, they wouldn’t dare to. Afterall she was the Royal Concubine of the Third Duke. The reason why she said that was to scare Liu Zhongtian. That d.a.m.ned fellow, what a tough nut to crack.
However no matter how lacking she was financially, Qiqi wouldn’t do that kind of thing. She was afterall only 17 years old.
"Alright! This Duke will lend..." Liu Zhongtian carried her and looked at her teasingly, "You have to think through this!"
Qiqi speedily hit him, "Can’t you lend with no strings attached?"
"Did I say to lend with conditions? It was you who refused to tell why you need so much money. You can still tell now!"
"I’m not saying!"
"This is agreeable with !" Liu Zhongtian’s lips caught Qiqi’s lips. He viciously kissed her, "I’ll record the interest first. Co to my room after a while to collect the money!" After speaking finish he put Wei Qiqi down and laughed heartily before leaving the room.
Recording the interest, to think that he could think of it. Could he not know that Qiqi is known for not admitting to her debt? As long as she could obtain the money, she could buy a larger and grander house in the Chang-an main street. Her beauty shop would beco the holy ground of Chang-an’s won. As for her, she would beco the first costics queen in the Great Han.
Wei Qiqi ran into Liu Zhongtian’s room and realised he had already put the cash on the table. He was waiting for her to retrieve it. Qiqi wouldn’t stand in ceremony. This sum of money was like a miracle dicine for her. Hence she extended her hands to grab the cash. Liu Zhongtian then used his big hands to gently caress her hand, lightly touching it.
"Qiqi, you don’t need to return the money. No matter what you use it for, this Duke believes you!"
"Oh? Wei Qiqi held the cash in her hands, feeling sowhat uneasy. Why was his att.i.tude suddenly so good, if he knew that this money would be used to try and get rid of him, would he feel disappointed? She couldn’t care less. Wei Qiqi was not an indecisive woman. When things ought to be cut she would cut it.
"Are you going out?" Liu Zhongtian suddenly asked.
"Yes, I’m going out to spend money!" Qiqi smiled. He better not regret it. Qiqi had planned for a long ti for this sum of money.
"Co back earlier. In the night, the Chang-an streets would have a light festival. We can go see it together!"
"You are bringing ?" Qiqi opened her mouth wide, looking at Liu Zhongtian with shock.
"Why, you don’t like?"
"I like. I haven’t got to see Chang-an in the night. I’ll definitely co back early!" Qiqi smiled and ran out speedily.
Liu Zhongtian was srized by that smile. He stared at the door entrance, really wanting to pull her back, letting her accompany him and be intimate.
Liu Zhongtian thought of the words Qiqi said. Han Yu actually summoned Qiqi. Who knew if she had seen Qiqi’s facial features. Would her jealousy act up and cause sothing to happen?
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