Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: I Won’t Return to the Prince Regent’s Residence
Chapter 227: I Won’t Return to the Prince Regent’s Residence
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
‘Borrow someone? Is she talking about Qian Qing?’
Yu Yunxi was slightly stunned.
As expected, Madam Lan looked at Qian Qing and said with a smile, “I have something to tell Miss Qian Qing.”
Yu Yunxi was not in a hurry to agree. She turned to the side and asked in a low voice, “What do you think, Qian Qing?”
Qian Qing furrowed her brows slightly. She could not figure out what Madam Lan wanted to tell her in private. Was it possible that the other party thought she was not humiliated enough back then and wanted to humiliate her again?
Qian Qing clenched her hands tightly, and her entire person emitted an icy aura. She quickly regained her composure, and she nodded as she said lightly, “Of course.’
Qian Qing was no longer the Qian Qing of the past. If anyone bullied her, she would definitely repay them a hundredfold.
Qian Qing followed Madam Lan to the backyard.
Madam Lan suddenly stopped in her tracks and dismissed her maidservants.
“All of you can leave.”
When only Qian Qing and Madam Lan were left, Qian Qing said, “Madam Lan,
you..
Qian Qing wanted to tell Madam Lan to be direct and say what she wanted to say. However, before she could finish her words, she heard a muffled thud.
Madam Lan actually kneeled in front of Qian Qing.
“W-what are you doing?”
Qian Qing was shocked. When she returned to her senses, she quickly helped Madam Lan up.
However, Madam Lan refused to get up. She shook her head and said seriously, “Child, hear me out first. I should’ve kneeled down five years ago. At that time, I spoke ill of you and even burned your letters to Xiuran. I made a mistake. If it weren’t for me, you and Xiuran wouldn’t be like this now…”
“Madam Lan, you…”
“Back then, I believed your sister’s slander and thought that you were an indecent woman. Moreover, I was afraid that news of Xiuran having a twin would spread. As such, I was determined to sever your relationship with Xiuran…” Madam Lan said as her eyes reddened, “I was wrong, and one wrong step led to another. It’s all because of me that you suffered so much. All these years, Xiuran had been looking for you, and so have I. I want to atone for my sins and do something for Xiuran. His feelings for you are sincere.”
Madam Lan choked up nearing the end of her words. She wanted her son to be happy, but she had used the wrong method back then.
“Ever since you disappeared, Xiuran has been distracted. He has been living in guilt and longing…”
“Madam, why are you telling me this?” Qian Qing asked, perplexed.
“Since the damage has been done, nothing can make up for it. However, I still want to atone for my sins. You can do whatever you want as long as it’ll make you feel better…” Madam Lan said seriously as she shook her head.
“Madam Lan, please get up and speak. I admit that I hated you back then, but as time passed, I learned to let go. You can’t be blamed for what happened back then. If you want to blame someone, then blame my third sister for being too good at lying,” Qian Qing said as she lowered her gaze.
“Qian Qing, the marquis and I will no longer interfere in the matter between you and Xiuran. I hope you’ll reconcile with Xiuran, but I know this might be too much to ask. In any case, it’s all up to you,” Madam Lan said gently.
Qian Qing’s eyes surged with different emotions. She did not expect Madam Lan to change so much after five years. Finally, she said, “Okay, Madam Lan, I understand.”
In the dining hall.
Jian Xin felt slightly restless. She muttered worriedly, “Qing and Madam Lan have been gone for so long. Nothing will happen, right?”
Jian Xin had interacted with Madam Lan a lot today and felt that the latter was a good person. However, there was no denying that the latter had hurt Qian Qing back then.
Liu Xiaolan said reassuringly, “Sister Jian, don’t worry. I don’t think Miss Qian Qing is easily bullied. She can protect herself.’
“Even then…” Jian Xin shook her head, still unable to calm down.
All of a sudden, Gao Shixuan looked at Yu Yunxi and asked, “Yunxi, do you know where Zixiu is now?”
Yu Yunxi felt her head ache when Feng Zixiu was mentioned. She replied softly,
“He followed Consort Dowager Ning back to the Prince Regent’s Residence.”
Seeing the expression on Yu Yunxi’s face, Gao Shixuan frowned slightly and asked, “Did Zixiu cause trouble for you?”
“That’s not it. It’s just that he has always thought that he was Feng Yili’s son so it was difficult for him to come to terms with the truth now…” Yu Yunxi explained calmly.
“It’s all my fault. If I’d looked for him earlier, there wouldn’t be so much trouble,” Gao Shixuan said dejectedly as she shook her head.
“Shixuan, it’s not your fault! It’s all my fault! I should’ve stayed by his side,” Liu Xiaolan hurriedly said, filled with self-blame.
“He’s still young. As long as you’re patient with him, he’ll be able to understand,” Yu Yunxi said, comforting the duo.
“I hope so,” Gao Shixuan said, looking worried. It was obvious that she cared about Feng Zixiu.
At this moment, Qian Qing and Madam Lan returned to the dining hall.
Feng Yili and the others also returned soon after.
When Luo Xiuran saw Qian Qing following behind Madam Lan, his heart sank. ‘Did Mother make things difficult for Qian Qing again?’
Luo Xiuran quickly walked over and asked worriedly, “Qian Qing, are you okay?”
Qian Qing was startled by Luo Xiuran’s reaction. When she saw the worry on his face, there was an indescribable feeling in her heart. She lowered her gaze and whispered, “I’m fine. Your mother didn’t do anything to me.”
At this time, Feng Yili said to Luo Zhen in a deep voice, “Thank you very much for your hospitality today, Marquis Luo. If there’s a chance in the future, I’ll definitely visit again.”
After bidding farewell, Yu Yunxi and the little bun followed Feng Yili out.
Liu Xiaolan and the others also followed suit.
“Eldest Senior Brother, you don’t plan to return to the Prince Regent’s Residence, right?” Liu Xiaolan asked seriously.
“Yes,” Feng Yili said without hesitation and nodded. Since returning to the residence would make his wife and son suffer, it was better not to return.
“Shixuan and I will go to the residence immediately to pick up Zixiu,” Liu Xiaolan said seriously.
At this time, Yu Yunxi touched Feng Yili’s shoulder lightly and asked, “Feng
Yili, why don’t you go with them?”
Without Feng Yili, Yu Yunxi was not sure if Consort Dowager Ning would cause any more trouble.
In fact, Feng Yili also shared the same thoughts with Yu Yunxi and planned to go with Liu Xiaolan and Gao Shixuan.
Unexpectedly, Gao Shixuan shook her head and said, “Eldest Senior Brother,
Zixiu is definitely disappointed that you’re not his father. If he sees you again, I’m worried he’ll be even more reluctant to leave the residence. It’s fine for me and Second Senior Brother to go alone.. I’ve met Consort Dowager Ning several times in the past so it won’t be difficult for me to speak to her…”