"Bang!"
The moment his fingertips touched his finger, a ball of flame erupted!
"Hiss!"
He quickly retracted it!
However, his finger had already been burned more than halfway.
A trace of fear appeared in his eyes.
If he hadn't reacted in time, that hand would likely have been lost!
He was determined to investigate this matter thoroughly, and then find a skilled doctor to heal it!
"Scram!"
He flicked his sleeve and roared.
The servant woman left tremblingly.
At this moment, Ye Qingli had already dressed and walked out from inside.
A blush adorned her cheeks.
While her beauty wasn't world-shattering, her face possessed an elegant charm!
Especially her eyes, like cold stars in the night.
Indifferent, yet carrying a hint of mystery.
Seeing Ye Qingli emerge, Ye Chengye hurried forward with a smile.
"Oh dear, Miss Ye, what happened to your face? Why is it so dirty?"
"Does it concern you?"
Ye Qingli said lazily.
Ye Chengye was extremely embarrassed.
"Of course, it doesn't concern me."
He quickly added, "However, this is the capital, and you're unfamiliar with the place. If you encounter any danger, it would be troublesome..."
"I can take care of myself, so I won't trouble Lord Ye."
"Oh my, child, how can you speak to your father like that?"
He quickly put on a fatherly air.
Then, he asked sternly, "What happened to you just now? Who brought you here?"
"I came here for training, and I was kidnapped."
Ye Qingli said casually.
"Training?"
"Yes, is that not allowed?"
"Of course, it is!"
Ye Chengye's expression was one of sudden realization.
"So you came for training! That's easily explained!"
He leaned in and lowered his voice, "Did I just hear you call me 'Daddy'?"
"How is that possible! I have no relation to you!"
Ye Qingli said coldly.
"You're thinking too much."
"Heh heh."
Ye Chengye sneered dismissively.
"Others may not know who you are, but I, your esteemed father, do! Your identity has long been exposed!"
"You are my daughter, Ye Zili!"
Ye Qingli frowned.
"This is my own choice, what does it have to do with you?"
"I don't care!"
Ye Chengye shouted.
"You are the legitimate bloodline of the Ye family, and you are the sole heir to the future successor of the Ye family. You must obey me! Otherwise, I will personally beg the elder for forgiveness and marry you off to Lingyun Hall!"
Ye Qingli let out a cold laugh.
"So, I should be grateful and thank Lord Ye for his kindness?"
"Of course, after all, I am your father."
"I do not have a father like you!"
A venomous glint flashed in Ye Chengye's eyes.
However, he quickly forced out a fawning smile.
"Don't worry, once you return to Lingyun Hall with me, everything will be up to you!"
Ye Chengye then thought of a brilliant idea.
If he could use this opportunity to arrange a marriage between Ye Zili and Lingyun Hall.
Then, not only would he secure the position of the Ye family's future successor, but the Ye Mansion could also gain the most from this competition!
He believed that any man would be unable to resist such temptation!
"No need, I have no interest in Lingyun Hall."
"Moreover, I never agreed to be your son-in-law."
"However, since it is your command, I naturally dare not disobey."
"But, from today onwards, I will be moving out of the Ye Mansion. You are not allowed to send anyone to find me again, and we will have no further connection from now on."
Ye Chengye froze for a moment.
For some reason, seeing Ye Qingli's cold eyes, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
He had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.
But he didn't know exactly where things had gone wrong!
"Fine!"
"I will do as you say!"
He gritted his teeth and said fiercely.
"However, the debt you owe me this time will be settled slowly."
"Hmph."
Ye Qingli cast a cold glance at him.
At this moment, she suddenly heard footsteps in the courtyard.
Her scalp tingled!
"Young Master Ye, you've caused trouble again, haven't you?"
Ye Chengye's temple twitched a few times.
However, he still suppressed his anger and forced a smile that was uglier than a cry.
"Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will take responsibility and help you clean up the mess."
Ye Qingli couldn't be bothered with him.
She walked directly out of the Ye Mansion's gate.
"Stop!"
A sinister voice echoed.
Ye Qingli turned around.
A man in black emerged from the shadows.
"You are not welcome here!"
"Why can't I stay here?"
Ye Qingli narrowed her eyes.
"Because this is already my territory!"
"Oh?"
Ye Qingli raised her eyebrows.
"So, you're saying this is your private property?"
"Yes!"
"Alright then, this is my private property, so you should get lost quickly."
Ye Qingli waved her hand and drove Ye Chengye away.
A devilishly arrogant smile played on her lips.
She walked out of the hall.
"Xiao He, let's go, it's time to eat."
"Mmm."
Xiao He nodded and followed Ye Qingli out of the Ye Mansion.
Meanwhile, Ye Chengye, sitting inside his carriage, had a dark expression.
He waved his hand, and the carriage stopped by the roadside.
Then, he quickly jumped out and rushed into the Ye Mansion.
"Father, why have you come?"
"Master."
"Master."
Someone was already waiting in the hall.
Ye Chengye walked in and then sat down on a chair.
"Where is Ye Chengye?"
"Master just went out on business."
"Is that so?"
Ye Chengye breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, he had chased Ye Qingli away just now!
That wretched girl!
He was afraid he wouldn't be able to control himself and would strangle her to death!
At this moment, a servant quietly entered.
He whispered a few words into Ye Chengye's ear.
A look of joy immediately spread across Ye Chengye's face!
Haha, it's truly a case of breaking iron shoes to find nowhere to go, and finding it effortlessly!
He never expected that this wretched girl would deliver herself to his doorstep!
It seemed his luck was truly excellent this time, to stumble upon such an opportunity!
"Go and tell Ye Qing to prepare the betrothal gifts quickly and come to the Ye family's main gate to welcome my daughter's marriage."
Ye Chengye said sinisterly.
This time, he would thoroughly humiliate Ye Zili in front of the entire world!
Let everyone know that the Ye Mansion was her real father!
That wretched girl would never be worthy of being the future young madam of Lingyun Hall!
Moreover, she was Ye Chengye's nominal adopted daughter.
Once this matter spread, it would definitely cause a sensation.
Therefore, by doing this, she would forever lose face in the capital!
"Master, is this really a good idea?"
The steward said worriedly.
"What, do you think this girl is not worthy of my daughter? Do you have an objection?"
Ye Chengye cast a cold glance at the steward.
"This servant would not dare."
"Hmph!"
Ye Chengye snorted heavily.
"This matter is decided. Remember, your daughter is a concubine's daughter, she can't even enter the Ye family's gate!"
"How can such a low-class woman marry into the noble Lingyun Hall?"
The steward quickly bowed in agreement.
He didn't want to offend Ye Chengye!
Over the years, Ye Chengye's temper had worsened, and he would often resort to family law.
Each time, it caused immense suffering.
Therefore, as soon as he heard Ye Chengye's anger, his legs began to tremble with fear.