Yi Qing's eyes flitted about as she said, "Whether I'll marry Lu Tianxun is up in the air, but it's for sure that I won't observe chastity for Xiao Jinghan."
"You..." Xiao Tian's eyes bulged as if he wanted to devour her.
Seeing him so angry, Yi Qing raised an eyebrow and said slowly, "Everyone only lives once. Not to mention I've never had feelings for Xiao Jinghan. Even if I did, since he's dead, why should I still be bound to him?"
"If you were General Xiao's woman and bore his child, you should stay faithful!"
"What a joke. Then, if I died, would Xiao Jinghan stay faithful to me?"
Xiao Tian blushed with anger but couldn't find a retort.
There was no such logic that a man should stay faithful to a woman.
"So, stop looking at me as if you've caught me in an affair," Yi Qing said half - smiling. "Whom I like and whom I want to marry are my own business!"
Xiao Tian was so angry that he ignored Yi Qing for two days.
Yi Qing didn't care. She went about her business as if he didn't exist.
This man was just too loyal.
Lu Tianzuo didn't come for a long time. Yi Qing guessed that Lu Tianxun must have thought his words were nonsense.
Baozi somehow heard the name Lu Tianxun and got very excited. He asked Yi Qing if he would have a chance to meet Lu Tianxun.
Yi Qing smiled and stroked his head. "Of course you will."
Xiao Tian said coldly, "Baozi, it's time for your class!"
"Coming."
Watching the little fellow run out quickly on his short legs, Yi Qing couldn't help smiling.
This reserved man got angry in such a unique way. It was quite amusing.
After they left, Yi Qing stood up and stretched. The weather was nice and the sun was just right. It would be good to go out and get some exercise. She picked up a basket and planned to go shopping for groceries.
Just as she was about to lock the door, she heard the sound of galloping horses.
Yi Qing stopped and looked back in the direction of the sound.
Four or five people on horses came. The leader was a young woman in a bright red cloak. She held the reins tightly and shouted at her horse. If it weren't for the vicious look in her eyes, she would have been quite heroic.
Even though she had never met her, Yi Qing easily guessed the woman's identity - Yi Weiwei.
She put down the basket and stared at the aggressive visitors with narrowed eyes.
Yi Weiwei jumped off her horse and whipped at Yi Qing, scolding, "You're just as much of a vixen as your slut of a mother!"
Yi Qing dodged to the side and said half - smiling, "Sorry to outshine you, sister."
This really hurt Yi Weiwei.
Yi Weiwei looked like Lady Di, who in turn looked like the old Duke Di. They both had big faces and dark skin. Saying she was just an ordinary - looking person was an over - compliment.
Yi Weiwei raised her hand to strike again, but Yi Qing sneered, "Look behind you, Miss Yi of the Huai'en Marquis Mansion!"
Yi Weiwei looked back and saw that, somehow, the neighbors were peeping out from their doorways.
Since Yi Qing had directly revealed her identity, Yi Weiwei didn't dare to act recklessly.
If a reputation of being a shrew spread, how could she ever get married?
Yi Weiwei stepped forward and said through gritted teeth, "Come with me!"
"Where to?" Yi Qing looked up at her.
"You've had a bastard. Who would want you? I've found a good match for you..." Yi Weiwei said sinisterly. "You can fool Granny Zhao, but don't think I'll believe your story about some nobleman's son!"
Yi Qing sneered, "You seem quite concerned about me."
"I might as well tell you the truth. He's a cripple. He's a perfect match for a used - up woman like you!" Yi Weiwei said maliciously.
Mother must be planning to marry her off to a cripple to win over someone for the Di family.
Was her happiness worth nothing?
Yi Qing silently noted this down in her heart. She already had a vague idea of what Yi Weiwei was up to.
To make the marriage a reality, it was impossible to play a substitution trick in public.
Presumably, this stupid woman was trying to create an opportunity for her and Lu Tianxun.
Since she happened to want to find Lu Tianxun, she might as well go along with it.
"I'll go back and change my clothes, then I'll come with you," Yi Qing said.
Yi Weiwei sneered, "I bet you don't dare to play any tricks."
This fool really thought she was afraid of her?
This brain of hers didn't seem like that of a Di. Nor did it resemble her shameless and calculating biological father. Maybe it was a genetic mutation.
Yi Qing went back and quickly made her preparations. She wouldn't leave her life in someone else's hands. It was better to be prepared.
When she came out, Yi Weiwei ordered the female martial servant behind her to take Yi Qing on her horse. Then they galloped away, leaving only billowing dust behind.
Baozi was having a class in the room while Xiao Tian was listening in the yard. His brows furrowed deeper and deeper.
This so - called "great Confucian scholar" was just okay in teaching, but was still far from a real one.
For now, it was barely enough for Baozi's enlightenment, but it wouldn't be sufficient soon.
Lu Tianxun?
The thought of this name came to his mind. Then he immediately thought of Yi Qing and let out a cold snort.
"Something bad has happened! Something bad has happened!" Someone gasped outside. "Brother Xiao, something bad has happened. Miss Yi has been captured!"
It was a young neighbor of Yi Qing's. He got along well with Xiao Tian, so he came to deliver the news.
Xiao Tian felt a chill in his heart. His whole body tensed up like a drawn bow. "Who captured her? Which way did they go?"