Wei Qingge instantly understood what he was referring to.
She retorted, "You had nowhere to sleep, so I kindly took you in."
She would never admit that she was scared.
"You still have the nerve to say that. You haven't caught that lunatic yet."
Li Qiongyu ignored her words, tossed a porcelain bottle to her, and said, "Apply the medicine yourself."
Wei Qingge snorted. Seeing him walk to the window, she was too lazy to kick him out, as she was in excruciating pain.
She took off her shoes and socks, her ankles swollen and bruised.
She hissed in pain a few times, quickly opened the porcelain bottle, and applied the medicine, spreading it.
"Oh, right, did the jade pendant you repaired for me last time get fixed?"
Li Qiongyu watched the street scene outside, his expression unchanged.
"No."
Wei Qingge didn't suspect him and urged him, then stopped asking, quietly applying the medicine.
She didn't know where he got this medicine, but it worked wonders. It was cool and soothing, and as soon as she applied it, the pain lessened.
After finishing, she twisted her ankle, put on her shoes and socks, and got off the bed.
"I'm leaving now."
The man stood with his back to her by the window, silent.
Wei Qingge scoffed, tiptoed away.
Li Qiongyu did not stop her. Upon hearing the door close, he spoke directly, "Jingyu."
"Young Master."
Jingyu suddenly appeared from nowhere.
Li Qiongyu's gaze followed the figure downstairs, dark emotions surging within him.
Just as he was about to speak, the scene of her crying in fear in Yanzhou flashed through his mind.
"I won't come here again."
The words he had spoken himself echoed in his ears like thunder.
Li Qiongyu closed his eyes, desperately suppressing the rampant malice and jealousy in his heart.
He didn't want to be so insidious in the shadows anymore. He knew very well that once he was exposed, she would break ties with him.
But he couldn't suppress the anger that was about to erupt.
He should punish her, make her abandon those inappropriate thoughts.
"Young Master, should we make a move?"
Jingyu, hearing no response for a long time, couldn't help but ask.
The Young Master was clearly provoked by Miss Wei. What was he hesitating for?
Li Qiongyu rubbed his forehead, remaining silent for a long time.
He couldn't suppress the desire for her.
The room fell silent for a long time.
Just as Jingyu was about to retreat, a voice finally came.
"Bring her back to my residence, block all news, and don't let anyone know."
"Yes."
Wei Qingge was unaware of his sordid thoughts.
She went to the General's mansion as usual, checked on Lan Murou, and then returned to her own residence to sleep.
After a tiring day, she washed up and got into bed, falling asleep almost as soon as she hit the pillow.
She slept soundly, but when she woke up again, she was shocked.
Her vision was filled with a very large, cage-like jade bed.
She lay naked on the bed, surrounded by light veils that obstructed her view, but she could vaguely discern a magnificent palace.
"Heavens, where is this?"
Wei Qingge sat up, her face deathly pale. She casually pulled off a nearby floral veil and draped it around her exquisite body.
Was she dreaming?
How could she have woken up in a different place?
She quickly lifted the heavy veils, her hair disheveled, and ran barefoot.
But something was burning in the palace, and after only a few steps, her head felt heavy, her legs weak, and she felt dizzy.
Her vision doubled.
She pressed her head hard and shook it, biting her lip to force herself to stay awake, but she couldn't resist the scent, swaying unsteadily, almost fainting.
When Li Qiongyu entered, he saw her stumbling.
His expression darkened, and he immediately went over and held her in his arms.
"Wei Qingge!"
Her body was soft and weak. Her hands unconsciously clutched his collar, her head burrowing into his chest.
Li Qiongyu's expression turned cold. His gaze swept across the surroundings, smelling the strange scent in the air, his eyes deepening.
"Who told you to use this medicine?!"
A suppressed roar echoed from within.
The maids at the door were terrified and quickly knelt on the ground.
"Young Master, spare us."
They didn't know; they thought they were supposed to drug her first.
A killing intent flashed in Li Qiongyu's enchanting peach blossom eyes. He placed her on the bed and used a fire hook to remove the burning medicine from the censer.
This medicine caused hallucinations. What fools!
"Get out!"
"Yes." The maids, frightened, quickly closed the door and left.
Once they were gone, Li Qiongyu walked to the bedside, watching her open her dazed eyes and look at him blankly. He couldn't help but laugh.
He had never seen her look so foolish before.
Wei Qingge's vision was chaotic, sometimes seeing Brother Liu, sometimes Li Qiongyu. She shook her head hard and reached out to grasp the person in front of her.
Li Qiongyu glanced at his own attire, pried her hands away, then took off all her clothes and changed into his own.
He threw the odor-masking medicine into the cabinet.
He also removed the human-skin mask he was wearing.
The medicine she smelled caused hallucinations, leading to confusion. Even if she sobered up, she wouldn't know if it was really him.
"Qingge."
He leaned down, stroked her lying on the bed, and deliberately used a low, husky tone to call her name.
Wei Qingge opened her eyes hazily, seeing many people flitting before her. But it seemed like Brother Liu's voice reached her ears.
Is this a dream?!
She shook her head and instinctively reached out to touch.
"Brother Liu, is that you?"
When Li Qiongyu heard her words, his previously gentle expression instantly turned cold and stern.
She was always thinking about her Brother Liu.
He directly lowered his head and sealed her lips forcefully.
Their entwined hands locked fingers.
Wei Qingge's body stiffened. Sensing the familiar scent, her back trembled slightly.
She wanted to dodge, but her body felt muddled, and she couldn't help but want to indulge.
It's a dream.
In dreams, one can be unrestrained.
With this thought, Wei Qingge's taut nerves instantly relaxed, and her hands unconsciously wrapped around his back, returning his kiss.
Sensing her change, Li Qiongyu pressed down on her, deeper and tighter.
His hand lingered and roamed her waist, moving down.
No.
This isn't right.
It's so familiar, so real.
It's not a dream, not Brother Liu, who is it?!
Wei Qingge frowned, her mind completely clouded.
"Li Qiongyu—"
A soft murmur reached his ears.
Li Qiongyu's movements paused. He suppressed the overflowing desire, his eyes reddening as he looked down at her.
Her eyes were wet and open, with a touch of innocence and confusion.
He suddenly licked his lips and chuckled softly.
He had endured for so many years, never truly touching her. What did it matter to endure a little longer?
He wanted her to be clear-headed when they were together, to belong to him completely.
The thought flashed through his mind. Li Qiongyu pinched Wei Qingge's cheeks and tugged at the corners of her mouth.
"Wei Qingge, I will personally set a trap for you and wait for you to walk right into it."