Chapter 153
In the capital of Nan Zhao .
Ye Li looked at Han Ming Xi who was full of hostility and then at Xu Qing Chen who was calm and at ease . “Mr . Han . . . ”
Han Ming Xi snorted slightly and turned to Ye Li with a smile: “You are so polite, Sister Liu Yun . Since you know Jun Wei as well, just call me Brother Ming Xi . ”
Ye Li cast him a glance, speechless, biting back the words of persuasion .
Seeing that the beauty didn't want to respond, Han Ming Xi shrugged pitifully as he measured Ye Li . “Come to think of it, you look a bit like Jun Wei, Sister Liu Yun . Jun Wei isn't Mr . Qing Chen's brother, but yours, isn’t he? Your family names are the same, right?”
Inwardly, Ye Li felt quite nervous about his discovery . “Brother Qing Chen is indeed Jun Wei's big brother . ”
Han Ming Xi rolled his eyes and blinked innocently at Ye Li . “Then, Jun Wei must have made up his name? Tell me, Sister Liu Yun, what is his real name?”
Ye Li found herself in an awkward situation . She regretted having asked Han Ming Xi for help and looked at Xu Qing Chen who was having tea for help .
Xu Qing Chen’s brows rose . “Xu Qing Liu . ”
“Qing Liu? Good name . . . It suits Jun Wei perfectly . Unlike some people . . . who ruin their own names . But . . . there isn’t a Xu Qing Liu among the five young lords of Xu Family!” Muttering, Han Ming Xi suddenly returned to his sense and glared at Xu Qing Chen .
Xu Qing Chen said with his brows raised: “Who told you he was one of the five young lords of Xu Family?”
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Come to think of it, nobody said that . After pondering for a while, Han Ming Xi looked up as if he understood everything as he watched Xu Qing Chen with a strange expression . If one looked closer, one could also see a trace of contempt in that .
Ye Li looked at Han Ming Xi, resigned . What question does he have this time?
Han Ming Xi snorted . After measuring Xu Qing Chen up and down, he nodded and said: “I see . No wonder I’ve never heard of a Xu Qing Liu before . No wonder he needs an alias out here . Hum, don't even think about bullying Qing Liu . . . Well, I’m sure he’ll be upset to hear that name . Don't you guys ever bully Jun Wei! I have him under my wings now . ”
Ye Li was confused about what was happening .
Xu Qing Chen’s brows rose slightly . “Mr . Han, you are very imaginative . ”
Han Ming Xi gave a snort of contempt . “I’m better when it comes to martial arts . I would have beaten you up if it wasn't for Jun Wei's sake!”
“Mr . Han . . . ” Ye Li called, resigned . She was touched that Han Ming Xi treated Chu Jun Wei so sincerely and felt guiltier thinking of all the things she didn't tell him .
Han Ming Xi glanced at her and said: “Sister Liu Yun, better change a fiancé . Some people might look like gentlemen but who knows what's hiding behind that mask . Hum . . . I don't see him worried about Jun Wei who hasn't come back after such a long time . I’m going to look for him!” Then, he left like a gust of wind .
Xu Qing Chen put down the teacup and said pensively: “Han Ming Xi treats you well . ”
Ye Li smiled bitterly: “Now I do feel bad for having lied to him . ”
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Xu Qing Chen said, a bit indifferent: “You have to be cautious when you are out here . I think he’ll understand if you explain it to him soon . ”
Ye Li looked at him grudgingly . “Then what was Xu Qing Liu all about? It is just going to be another lie when I try to explain everything to him . ”
Xu Qing Chen smiled slightly as he answered: “Later, I’ll ask grandpa to put that name in our family record . It won't be a lie then . As for you . . . ”
She looked at him, puzzled .
Xu Qing Chen shook his head and didn't continue .
“Xu Qing Chen!” A scold of a female rose outside the yard .
Crack!
The gate was kicked open from outside and in rushed someone in a blue dress .
Ye Li can't help shuddering at the woman who came down menacingly . She turned to Xu Qing Chen, who was calm and composed as ever, as if that furious woman wasn't here for him .
However, that woman stopped by the time she reached the main hall, looking at Xu Qing Chen in a daze .
Blinking, Ye Li coughed slightly and called: “Sister Princess . ”
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By now, Princess An Xi finally recovered from the daze and stepped into the main hall as she asked, concerned: “Qing Chen, are you all right?”
Xu Qing Chen smiled faintly and answered: “My Lady, I thought you were here to settle a score with me given your manner just now . ”
A blush spread across Princess An Xi's cheeks . She glared at him and said: “Why shouldn't I? What have you done in the palace?”
Xu Qing Chen smiled innocently: “I've done nothing . ”
Indeed, he had done nothing . Everything was finished by secret guards and men of Tianyi Pavilion .
Princess An Xi walked over and took a seat as she stared at Xu Qing Chen unhappily and said: “You’ve done nothing and you already have the palace descend into total chaos! My father summoned me to the palace and he was suspicious that I did it . ” Though she did plan to do it, someone acted ahead of her . Why did her father still doubt her?
Xu Qing Chen said with raised brows: “Why do you come here, now that he holds you in suspicion?”
Princess An Xi raised her brows in contempt and said: “Those good-for-nothings can only catch up with me when I want them to . They won't be able to keep up with me even if they run their legs off as long as I don't want them to . ”
“Is there anything urgent that brings you here?” Xu Qing Chen asks .
Ye Li sighed inwardly as she watched them talking . She is worried about your safety! That’s why she comes here in a hurry! How come you just respond by asking if she has anything urgent? You can’t let a girl speak first that she is worried about your safety!
Princess An Xi paused for a second . She glanced at Ye Li and said with her brows raised: “Can't I just come over? I want to see if my friend and counsellor is alive . ”
Xu Qing Chen said: “It happens that I have something to talk with you . Now that you are here, I don't have to send for you . ”
Princess An Xi frowned and looked at Xu Qing Chen as she said: “You are not going back to my manor?” Hesitantly, she glanced at Ye Li and added: “Miss Chu lives at my manor right now . You can take care of her once you are back . It will be more convenient for us if we have something to talk about, right?”
Pondering, Ye Li spoke before Xu Qing Chen did: “My Lady, sorry that I’ve lied to you . . . ”
Princess An Xi frowned in confusion .
Ye Li said in a small voice: “Well . . . in fact, I . . . ”
“In fact, Liu Yun isn’t unaccustomed to martial arts . Today, she went to the palace with Lin Han to my rescue . She was afraid to draw your suspicion so she pretended she knew nothing . ” Calmly, Xu Qing Chen finished her sentence for her .
Ye Li raised her brows, stealing a stare at Xu Qing Chen who didn't bat an eyelid .
Princess An Xi gave him a strange look and turned to Ye Li with a smile: “That’s nothing . But I seldom see a girl of Great Chu who is like you, Miss Chu, versed in both polite letters and martial arts . I understand that you did what you did for Qing Chen’s safety . I’m not going to be particular about that . ”
Ye Li answered smilingly: “Thank you for your understanding, My Lady . ”