"We are all old now, and we don't need children to accompany us. Besides, you are very busy, and I dare not delay you."
"Heh, Mother, I'm not busy. I just returned to the family today."
Murong Qingxue giggled as she linked arms with her mother.
She looked up and saw a man in a purple brocade robe sitting inside the carriage.
The man was exceptionally handsome, with deep-set features, clearly a distinguished young master at first glance.
However, there was a hint of arrogance on his face, and his gaze towards Murong Qingxue was filled with disdain.
Murong Qingxue frowned slightly.
"Mother, who is this?"
"Heh, this is our son-in-law, Murong Qinghao. You must not look down on him. He's not just some rich kid. It is said that he is now an alchemist."
The middle-aged woman introduced with a smile.
"No way?"
Murong Qingxue's eyes widened.
"Um, is my second brother also an alchemist?"
"Yes, he is not only an alchemist but also a pill refiner."
The middle-aged woman said proudly.
"One of our family's old ancestors learned alchemy from him when he was alive. Therefore, he is also an alchemist, and his alchemy skills far surpass those of his peers."
"That's amazing. It seems this second brother must be quite a formidable person."
Murong Qingyan said with a smile.
"Alright, it's getting late, let's go home quickly. I've already told the kitchen to prepare lunch."
"Okay."
The group boarded the carriage and headed for the City Lord's mansion.
Meanwhile, in a secluded residence.
A thin young man sat in a room, drinking tea, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.
"This time, you were lucky."
"But I won't give up just like that. You better pray you never see me again in this lifetime!"
He forcefully smashed the teacup in his hand onto the ground, shattering it.
Then, he let out a cold laugh.
"I'd like to see how much longer you can flail around in the hands of a good-for-nothing like this! Wait, I'll make sure you have nowhere to be buried!"
"Miss..."
At this moment, a maidservant said trembling.
"I heard that you injured a beggar on the street a while ago and were almost caught."
"So what?"
A cold glint appeared in Xiao Fengyi's eyes.
"These beggars are all scoundrels, they can't be taught a lesson. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have been beaten up like this."
"Then what do you plan to do next?"
"What else can I do?"
Xiao Fengyi said sinisterly.
"Of course, I'll find an opportunity to whip them a few more times and punish them a bit."
"Are we going to stay in the capital or leave?"
The maidservant asked.
"Of course, we're staying in the capital."
"Why?"
The maidservant asked in surprise.
"Because, right now, I have no friends in the capital. If I leave, I won't even know where to go. If I had a friend here, I wouldn't have to worry about my safety."
"But now, your sister has returned to the palace. If we want to find another opportunity to make a move, it will be too difficult..."
The maidservant said hesitantly.
"Heh, so what?"
Xiao Fengyi let out a cold laugh.
"Have you forgotten? We have a big figure in our family! I believe he will surely find a way to help us get revenge!"
Her eyes became even more ferocious.
"At that time, I will make her die without a burial place!"
"But the current situation is very unfavorable to you!"
The maidservant said with concern.
"Now, that bitch has someone backing her. And there's also a high-level alchemist. Behind her, there stands a terrifyingly powerful figure. If we act rashly, we might bring trouble upon ourselves."
"We're not afraid of those people. As long as we seize the opportunity, we'll put that bitch to death in one fell swoop!"
"I know."
The maidservant nodded.
"But, what should we do now?"
"What else can we do? Of course, find that bitch and then kill her."
Xiao Fengyi said through gritted teeth, "I want to kill her with my own hands and avenge the deaths of those few people in our family!"
"Miss, are you sure she will leave at this time?"
The maidservant asked.
"Definitely! That bitch has always been timid and cowardly. If it weren't for her father being the Protector General, she wouldn't have lived this long. Our family members dared to bully her precisely because they saw she was weak and easy to bully."
Xiao Fengyi said angrily, "She has now been forced into a corner by Murong Qingxue. She will definitely flee outside to hide. At that time, we only need to set up an ambush on the road, and we can easily capture her!"
"Yes, I'll go out right away and find an opportunity to make a move."
"Good, go quickly!"
"Yes!"
The maidservant turned and ran out.
"Haha, now, I'd like to see if that bitch can still turn the tables."
Looking in the direction the maidservant disappeared, Xiao Fengyi showed a sinister smile.
Ye Qingli, I will not let you live.
Even if we have to exhaust our entire family, we will seek justice for my family.
She ran out quickly.
Soon, she found a secluded spot.
"Come on, let me see how this beautiful young lady turns herself into a withered flower. Hahaha!"
A wild laugh echoed.
Immediately, two figures descended from the sky.
One of them was dressed in white, with an elegant demeanor. His dark eyes flickered with a demonic light, making one unable to help but want to look at him more.
The other was fierce-looking, his round face covered in thick flesh.
"Hehehe, so beautiful!"
The round-faced strong man couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
"Little girl, we brothers fancy you. Don't you want to be our concubine?"
He rubbed his palms together, his expression full of lewdness.
"Scram!"
Ye Qingli glared at him coldly.
"Hmph, how dare you even consider it!"
"Haha, good, good!"
The round-faced strong man clapped his hands in praise.
"As expected of my type, so domineering. Unlike some women, who scream in fear at the slightest thing. How boring!"
"Hmph, no matter what happens, I will not cry."
Ye Qingli said fiercely.
"Then will you promise to be my concubine?"
"Scram!"
Ye Qingli couldn't be bothered to deal with him.
"Tsk tsk, I really doubt how your sister managed to give birth to a waste like you!"
The round-faced strong man said mockingly.
"What did you say?"
Ye Qingli suddenly looked up.
She was about to rush forward and beat up the fat man.
Suddenly, she felt as if her chest had been hit by a heavy blow, and an intense pain shot straight to her brain.