Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 332: So It Was Revenge!

Qi Yun pointed at Li Qingmu, frustrated beyond words by his insolent behavior.

Even if you truly don’t wish to see that Princess, at least think it over a bit. Can’t you give me some face? What does outright refusal mean?

The Princess has asked multiple times to meet with you, and as the Emperor, it’s quite embarrassing for me not to grant her such a simple request. Yet, you reject it so straightforwardly...

"You insolent boy!"

Qi Yun exclaimed angrily, and Li Qingmu noticed the Emperor’s displeasure, quickly lifted his head, "If Your Majesty desires me to meet with that Princess, I will certainly follow the royal decree!"

"Hmph, do as you please!"

Qi Yun sneered, then stood up and left.

Qi Jingyu cautiously approached, gently poking Li Qingmu, "Uncle Mu, you’ve angered Grandfather."

Li Qingmu nodded subtly but simply responded with a smile.

Qi Yun walked out of the side hall angrily, and upon reaching outside, he let out a bitter smile, shaking his head helplessly.

Chen Zhong followed, having overheard Qi Yun’s loud words just now, he softly said, "Your Majesty, Imperial Censor Li is becoming increasingly unrestrained."

However, he didn’t mention "relying on royal favor," demonstrating discretion.

Qi Yun looked up at the brisk autumn sky and sighed, "He’s testing me!"

Some things are already known, but everyone tacitly chooses not to speak.

After pausing, he added, "Bring Yama over!"

Soon, the leader of Yulong Pavilion, Yama, appeared in Qi Yun’s study, kneeling on one knee.

"Withdraw the people from Daliang."

Qi Yun’s expressionless words caused the man below to tremble all over, "Your Majesty, the subordinate failed to find the Princess Consort and the Prince, it’s my fault! Please punish me!"

Yama assumed the Emperor was holding him accountable for his inefficiency, but Qi Yun merely shook his head, "I’ve asked everyone to withdraw to focus on domestic affairs, those ministers have been too active and unruly these years, I’m uneasy using them."

Yama was stunned, then kowtowed, "Yes, I understand!"

Qi Yun, seeing he hadn’t moved, frowned, "Anything else?"

"Your Majesty, aren’t we going to continue looking for Princess Consort Yun? We’ve infiltrated Daliang Palace, and we may soon receive information."

"No need."

Qi Yun motioned for him to leave.

Yama hesitated for a moment, then kowtowed and retreated.

Once Yama left, Qi Yun was alone in the study. Chen Zhong didn’t dare enter without Qi Yun’s indication.

Qi Yun leaned back, resting against the chair.

He closed his eyes, lost in contemplation.

Back during the Rebellion of the Seven Princes, the palace was breached, Xiang’er and Xiao Shiqi went missing, their whereabouts unknown.

He dispatched people to search for them, reasoning that if Xiang’er was still alive, she would surely return with the child, as the palace would have been secure under his control, and no one would dare harm them. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Yet, she did not return.

Qi Yun couldn’t understand why it happened, so he only let Yama send people around to search.

Searching for a mother and child in a vast sea of people is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

But the efficiency of Yulong Pavilion was commendable, reaching the border between Dazhou and Daliang.

People there claimed to have seen the beautiful woman entering Daliang territory; however, their accounts never mentioned a child.

Thus, it was concluded that Xiang’er and Xiao Shiqi fled separately.

Separating to escape, distracting enemy attention, is understandable. But why head to Daliang? Why not return beside him?

Having gone to Daliang, Qi Yun dispatched people to look there but found nothing.

Later, it was revealed her last appearance was outside the Daliang Palace!

"Liang Country... Imperial Family..." Qi Yun muttered to himself, "If that’s true, then what was her intention in coming to me?"

Evidently, she approached him, gained his genuine affections, they bore a child, yet why did she eventually flee? Nineteen years later, not a trace?

And Xiao Shiqi...

Qi Yun slowly opened his eyes, picking up a stack of documents on the desk. The documents had a unique seal, bound by special threads, impossible to open unless cut.

The state of the documents indicated whether they had been tampered with, evident at a glance.

Currently, this document had been opened, and Qi Yun reviewed its contents once more.

The details were entirely about Li Qingmu, remarkably thorough.

— Li Qingmu, third son of the Li Family from Qingshui Village in Qingtian County... On the way home from exams, nearly killed by assassins sent by Pang Shuangyue, saved by Prince Lingjiang... Later learned he was not the biological child and had severed ties with the Li family long ago... Once accused of being a remnant of the Rebellion, later assumed the identity of the Qin family’s little lord to escape... Served as County Magistrate in Gaoyang County, during which he infiltrated a mountain bandit nest, collaborated with Prince Lingjiang to eradicate them...

Qi Yun reviewed his file, one incident after another, meticulously reading.

He’d read the file multiple times already but never grew tired of it.

Especially these two issues:

— Foster mother Mrs. Li Zhou returned him a swaddle and a wooden box, forcing him and his wife to leave their home.

— Once took the alias Li Shiqi to infiltrate a mountain bandit nest.

These two pieces of information might seem inconspicuous but actually reveal much.

While reading, Qi Yun suddenly felt a headache and a numbness at the back of his head.

He covered his forehead, slightly resting to regain strength, but his mind continued pondering Li Qingmu’s matters.

Indeed, an investigation revealed more than expected; he had initially been nearly assassinated, by Pang Wenzheng’s daughter no less?

Pang Shuangyue had always envied Pang Longyue since childhood, engaging in underhanded tactics and trickery, even once ruining her reputation to drive her out, wanting to drag her sister from heaven to hell.

Therefore, did seeing her successful husband in the Capital City spark jealousy, aiming to ruin their happiness?

Did Li Qingmu and his wife arrive in the Capital City for revenge?

No wonder, he never got along with Pang Wenzheng from the start.

Qi Yun massaged his temples, the pain intensifying; such trivial matters shouldn’t concern him, but due to Li Qingmu’s involvement, he scrutinized them piece by piece.

"Chen Zhong!"

"Yes, at your service?"

"Summon Shen Chong, I have a headache."

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health; I’ll fetch him immediately!"

Chen Zhong finished speaking, darting away.

This is loyalty, usually appearing sluggish, yet once faced with a serious matter, the speed is amazingly swift.

Li Qingmu quickly learned of the Emperor seeking the Imperial Physician.

"What happened to His Majesty?"

"Seems to be a headache." Long Yue frowned slightly, "Imperial Doctor Shen examined him and said it’s due to recent agitation, causing headaches and dizziness, advising His Majesty to rest more."

Li Qingmu felt a little awkward, "Did I upset him earlier?"

Long Yue nodded, thinking it was indeed possible.

Alright then...

"My health is much better; I will meet with Princess Nianxi soon."