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Chapter 643: Chapter 648: Absolutely No Next Time_1
Li Mu’er was asked to leave, and Bai Yifan sighed, his brows tightly furrowed.
What was the point of locking himself up here?
After all, it was because he was weak, he wanted to escape, to use this way to reduce his guilt.
But no matter how many days he stayed in prison, it wouldn’t make up for the harm Qiao Duo’er had suffered.
Seeing Bai Yifan so tangled, Chen Yiling said indifferently, "Li Mu’er is Li Mu’er, and you are you. Why punish yourself for what she did?" 𝔫𝔬𝖛𝖕𝔲𝖇.𝖈𝖔𝖒
Bai Yifan felt truly suffocated having such a cousin.
Qin Longyun was busy with official duties and had been called away after only a few words with her, so she took the opportunity to come and see for herself.
She hadn’t expected that heartless woman to be there, so she could only watch from the sidelines.
Upon Chen Yiling’s arrival, Bai Yifan had completely forgotten everyone else; he only wanted to know about Qiao Duo’er’s condition.
But because of the guilt in his heart, he didn’t dare to look Chen Yiling in the eye.
"How is Duo’er?"
"Though she didn’t die, the blood loss was severe enough for a long recovery. I hope next time she can be just as lucky," Chen Yiling said with concern.
Thinking back to when she saw Qiao Duo’er, her petite face had turned a ghastly pale gray.
Bai Yifan muttered, "I’ve already made her leave White Stone Town; she won’t have the chance to hurt Duo’er again."
"Let’s hope so," Chen Yiling responded noncommittally.
Because she felt Li Mu’er wouldn’t let things go easily.
That woman’s animosity towards Qiao Duo’er was understandable, but what about Qin Longyun and those guards?
Especially those guards, whom she had never met and bore no grudge against.
Yet Li Mu’er didn’t hesitate to strike, showing she had indeed become mad.
To stop her, there were only two ways: one was for her to get what she wanted, the other was for her to die.
"I’ve spoken with my uncle; he will not turn a blind eye, and I’ve also sent people to watch her," Bai Yifan said slowly, as if convincing himself.
Chen Yiling suddenly thought of something; that was Qiao Duo’er wanting to settle scores herself.
If Bai Yifan still favored Li Mu’er then, it would truly be annoying.
So she needed to preemptively prevent it, "Then swear that if there’s a next time, you will absolutely not favor her."
"She’s no longer my cousin, what reason would I have to favor her?" Qin Longyun said indifferently.
The first time, it was Li Mu’er arranging for thugs to trouble Qiao Duo’er, and he had pointed it out to her, saying he had always thought of her as a sister.
The second time was when Li Mu’er signaled Xuan San, and he had warned her not to harm Duo’er again.
His tolerance the previous two times had nearly cost Duo’er her life, if there was another time, he would never let her off.
"It’s good that you understand; Lord Qin has just apprehended quite a few bandits, and you should clear a place for them. There are also many soldiers injured, you wouldn’t just stand by, would you?"
Bai Yifan gave a bow of his hand, "I know what to do."
Having achieved her goal, Chen Yiling turned to leave with ChunTao.
"ChunTao, find a way to have a maid placed inside Li’s residence; should that woman make any moves, report back immediately," Chen Yiling said solemnly.
Li Mu’er’s features had twisted as she left; it always left Chen Yiling feeling uneasy.
ChunTao immediately agreed, "I’ll go right away."
The two walked around the courtyard a bit longer, estimating that Qin Longyun should be returning, and then they went back to the inner court.
But when they arrived home, there was still no sign of Qin Longyun.
Chen Yiling said in frustration, "Damn, it would’ve been better to stay at Duo’er’s house, where there was someone to talk to."
She hadn’t expected to return so eagerly, only for Qin Longyun to pour cold water on her enthusiasm.
