“It’s nothing,” Qi Yuan had no interest in bringing up Qi Wang.
The way he had just self-righteously questioned her about why she wanted to kill him was utterly ridiculous.
She only said in a low voice, “It seems our plan has to change. Now that he knows I’m the same as him, that I can also foresee opportunities, he won’t believe my father if we try to leak information about Liu Wangfei and her son.”
Qi Wang genuinely wanted to kill her today—but it was also a test.
But thinking about it, it wasn’t all that surprising.
After all, she had changed far too many things since her rebirth.
Since Qi Wang had also been reborn, it made sense that he would notice something was wrong with her.
But she wasn’t overly concerned.
Xiao Yunting quickly understood what she meant.
Originally, they had planned to leak information about Liu Wangfei to Qi Wang in advance, to lure him into action and catch him in the act.
But now that Qi Wang had seen through them, he would no longer trust them—or Qi Zhen.
This bait wouldn’t work anymore.
Xiao Yunting tapped his fingers lightly on the table and quickly said, “Then have your father submit a secret memorial directly to His Majesty to report the matter, and bring Liu Wangfei back.”
He looked at Qi Yuan deeply. “As long as you can convince Liu Wangfei to come forward and testify that the incident years ago wasn’t caused by the Feng family, the effect would be the same.”
But…
He frowned again.
The question was—would Liu Wangfei really be willing to step forward to clear the Feng family’s name?
After all, no matter what, the empress’s seat ultimately went to Empress Feng. Liu Wangfei surely resented her.
Qi Yuan softly agreed. She thought the same.
If they couldn’t lure Qi Wang into exposing himself, they would have to find another way.
She smiled faintly and said, “I have a way.”
Xiao Yunting was about to speak when they heard Wang Chan loudly call from outside, “Cousin, cousin, have you changed your clothes?”
Someone was coming!
Without another word, Xiao Yunting swiftly leapt up to hide on the beam.
Qi Yuan opened the door with a smile and said to Wang Chan, “I’m ready.”
Wang Chan sighed in relief and whispered, “Duke Chu Shizi and his wife have arrived.”
Liu Jinghong.
Qi Yuan smiled and looked at the approaching Liu Jinghong and his wife.
Liu Jinghong had a slender figure and handsome features, an appearance that naturally put people at ease.
When he saw Qi Yuan, Madam Liu’s expression stiffened, but Liu Jinghong smiled warmly. “You must be Miss Qi?”
Qi Yuan met his gaze directly and smiled, “Yes, and you must be Duke Chu Shizi?”
Liu Jinghong’s smile faded slightly. “I came regarding what happened on the polo field today. My daughter Mingzhu was too willful. She’s still a child, I hope Miss Qi won’t take it to heart.”
Qi Yuan curled her lips mockingly, not buying this at all. “What kind of child is that? If we’re talking about age, I’m actually younger than Miss Liu. Why would this ‘older child’ strike someone younger than her?”
….
Madam Liu’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.
Xiao Yunting, hiding on the beam, nearly burst out laughing.
Qi Yuan really knew how to leave people speechless.
Liu Jinghong’s smile thinned even further. “Miss Qi, you certainly have a sharp tongue.”
Wang Chan nervously moved closer to Qi Yuan.
Madam Liu could no longer hold back and snapped, “Don’t push your luck! What happened today—”
“Today’s incident has already been concluded!” Qi Yuan interrupted coldly. “So many people witnessed it. You can’t just dismiss it by calling it a childish tantrum. No tantrum would aim to kill!”
Such an obstinate girl!
Liu Jinghong still managed to smile. “Miss Qi is so impressive. I hope you can always remain this formidable.”
Truly someone courting death.
Did she really think that winning one polo match and defeating the Duke’s beloved daughter made her invincible?
She didn’t understand true power.
Even the old Marquis of Yongping and Qi Zhen had to show deference before him.
Yet this crazy girl thought she was actually someone important.
Ridiculous and pitiful.
Qi Yuan smiled right back at him. “Thank you for your kind words, Shizi. I believe I really will always be this formidable.”
Madam Liu was so furious she could hardly breathe.
Even after they had walked far away, her chest still ached. She couldn’t help but ask Liu Jinghong, “We’re just letting this go?!”
Liu Jinghong was also quite unhappy at having been retorted like that by Qi Yuan.
Even though he knew she was just a jumping grasshopper.
But even a grasshopper constantly leaping around in front of you is still extremely annoying.
His expression darkened. “Of course we’re not letting this go. How can my daughter be bullied like this? Since she doesn’t want to live, let her die.”
He had been wrong. Rats should be smashed with a brick, not played with like a cat toying with a mouse.
He told Madam Liu, “You don’t need to worry about this. Don’t fret, soon you won’t see her again.”
Madam Liu understood his meaning and finally felt a little better. She pressed her lips together and nodded.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yunting, who had come down from the beam, looked at Qi Yuan. “You’ve really enraged him this time.”
“I know.” Qi Yuan smiled. “I provoked him on purpose.”
Xiao Yunting’s expression turned serious. He knew Qi Yuan must have a plan.
Sure enough, Qi Yuan said, “Since Qi Wang won’t fall for my trap anymore, let’s switch targets. Your Highness, how about the Liu family?”
The reason Noble Consort Liu was so favored was inextricably linked to the Liu family.
The Liu family and Noble Consort Liu propped each other up.
It would be a good thing to strike at the Liu family.
He nodded. “You’re thinking…”
“The Liu family’s pride won’t allow someone like me—a nobody—to humiliate them like this.” Qi Yuan smiled. “A nobody like me actually trampled their precious daughter. How could they possibly tolerate that? So, they will definitely try to kill me.”
But if she stayed in the Marquis’s residence, it would be difficult for the Liu family to make a move.
Xiao Yunting understood. “You want to lure the snake out of its hole?”
Qi Yuan nodded. “Yes. I’ll go back and discuss it with my grandfather and father.”
She understood Qi Wang very well. He was cruel but cherished his life and was deeply suspicious.
Now that he knew her situation, he would be unlikely to fall for any schemes from the Qi family.
So, they needed to try another path.
Xiao Yunting couldn’t help but say, “It’s too risky. You really don’t value your own life, do you!?”
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