Chapter 5—Beat You Black and Blue
“Thank you!” To Mo Qingli, the man was extremely courteous and thankful . After the proper ceremonies had been made, however, he turned to leave .
Mo Qingli pulled him back . “Your leg is injured . Let me take you to see a physician . ”
“There’s no need for that . I’m fine,” the man declined .
“That fat woman could return at any moment . With your wounded leg, wouldn’t you just be a sitting duck?”
The man thought for a long moment . A flash of hesitation appeared on his face .
Mo Qingli continued to speak severely . “Furthermore, with your kind of looks, there are only too many unscrupulous people looking to take advantage of you! It’s better that you fully recover before you leave . ”
Yue Yao remained silent, although her face was clearly displeased . The Princess had just curried favor with the Second Consort, and now here she was, unable to control herself after seeing a handsome man . She had even gone so far to give the palanquin to him, forcing them to walk instead!
Mo Qingli knew what Yue Yao was thinking . Her face was filled with a small smile as she stated, “She’s a woman!”
“What?” Yue Yao froze for a few seconds, before finally comprehending the meaning of the Princess’s words . Her eyes were filled with astonishment . So it was a woman, and on top of that a woman who looked just like a man . Not even the dirt and stains on her could hide her delicate beauty . But—why had she dressed up as a man?
Yue Yao did not dare to question Mo Qingli . She could only ponder quietly over the possibilities .
The palanquin finally stopped at Ran Ge’s pharmacy . Yue Yao helped the “man” off of the palanquin, following behind Mo Qingli .
When they met, Ran Ge could only think about Mo Qingli’s erratic heartbeat . Her mind became filled with an itch to understand more . To someone as devoted to medicine as she was, a strange physique, heart rate or illness would always excite her incessantly .
“Ran Ge welcomes Her Majesty the Sixth Princess,” Ran Ge greeted, respectfully addressing Mo Qingli .
“No need for courtesy . ” Mo Qingli brandished her hands, pointing to the “man” behind her . “Their leg is injured . Please take a look!”
The “man”, hearing Ran Ge’s address, stared blankly . This woman was the Sixth Princess?!
“His” eyes filled with loathing .
Ran Ge thought that “his” reaction was only because of the implications of Mo Qingli’s name . After all, Mo Qingli did not possess the best reputation .
She pulled up the “man’s” pant sleeve, revealing the thin white leg underneath . Pulling it even further up, however, revealed the extremely shocking and ugly appearance of the wound underneath .
The “man” hurriedly covered his wound, not wanting the other to see . However, “he” was quickly stopped by Ran Ge . Though common philosophy dictated that men and women should not be in close contact with each other, Ran Ge was not just a woman but a doctor . Therefore, she did not extend this common courtesy .
As more and more of the wound was revealed, the grisly scene quickly became unsightly . Yue Yao could no longer bear to look at it . Instead, she angrily said, “This is too ridiculous! This must be the work of that woman . Wait until I get my hands on her!”
“Wait,” Mo Qingli coldly ordered . “Let Ran Ge take a good look at ‘him’ first . ”
Yue Yao could only obediently stand behind Mo Qingli . Her face, however, revealed a bursting fury .
The “man” suddenly kneeled onto the floor, crawling in front of Mo Qingli . “He” pulled at Mo Qingli’s robe, crying . “I know that you are the Sixth Princess, and beseech you to help me! I can’t be found by that woman again . She’s a lesbian, she’s insane!”
Saying this, “he” pulled up his shirt, revealing a tightly bound chest that couldn’t quite hide the flesh beneath it .
“You… you’re a woman?” Ran Ge asked, astonished .
“Yes, I am called Leng Mei,” Leng Mei said . She returned her shirt back to its normal position, before continuing: “Please, Sixth Princess, save this little woman’s life . ”
At this time, Yue Yao began to become suspicious . “Since you really are a woman, then what’s the point of dressing as a man? Could it be you purposefully tried to get those women to act against you in that way?”
“Lady, you misunderstand . I am a woman, so how could I purposefully dress as a man? It was . . it was that fat woman Liu Yanling! She is a high-ranking government woman who forcefully seized me from the streets . In order not to let the truth of her orientation become released, she dressed me as a man to deflect suspicion!” Leng Mei would from time to time shake with fear . It seemed her time with that woman had been the subject of intense tyranny and oppression .
“This is too ridiculous!” Yue Yao repeated, slamming her palm into the nearby table . “How can there be a woman in this kingdom who openly snatches people in the daylight! This is an open defiance of the law!”
“This is too ridiculous!” Yue Yao repeated, slamming her palm into the nearby table . “How can there be a woman in this kingdom who openly snatches people in the daylight! This is an open defiance of the law!”
Leng Mei had repeatedly parroted that she had not consented nor wished for Liu Yanlin to kidnap her!
Mo Qingli stood on the side, her finger playing with the golden ring¹ . She allowed it to roll from her left and right hands . “You aren’t a citizen of the Motian Dynasty . ”
“I…” Leng Mei muttered to herself, before responding: “Yes, I’m not a citizen of the Motian Dynasty . ”
Mo Qingli naturally did not miss the moment of hesitation before she spoke . “Then where are you from?”
Yue Yao didn’t understand why the Princess was suddenly asking these kinds of questions . However, she understood that the Princess probably had her own justifications, and as a result stood quietly at the side . At the same time, Ran Ge looked at Leng Mei .
Ran Ge had developed a newfound respect for Mo Qingli . From just one sentence Mo Qingli had been able to discern a hole in her story . If she was really a citizen of the Motian Dynasty, after all, and had disappeared for so long, then it was impossible that no one didn’t notice and report it to the authorities . Furthermore, Leng Mei was extremely beautiful . For someone like her to travel to the Motian Dynasty alone necessitated an explanation .
“I… I came here to look for someone . ” Leng Mei looked away, not wanting to continue the discussion .
Mo Qingli at this point had some regrets in saving her . Initially, it was solely because of the woman’s appearance; she had thought perhaps it would serve her some use in her later life . However, looking at the woman’s shifty and evasive words now, it seemed like she was more complicated than she looked . With someone like this by her side, Mo Qingli could only carefully reflect on her decision .
“Get out here and face me!” From outside of Ran Ge’s pharmacy, a sudden yelling sounded out .
This voice was not unfamiliar to Mo Qingli or Yue Yao . It looked like that government official woman had come to look for them!
Leng Mei heard the voice and hid behind Mo Qingli’s back, not daring to look ahead . Mo Qingli pushed Leng Mei at Ran Ge, telling her, “You take care of her . I’ll go outside and take a look . ”
Saying this, she exited the room .
“Yo, looks like the coward has finally come out!” Liu Yanlin’s voice became even sharper at meeting Mo Qingli . An arrogant smile formed on her face . “This old lady wants to tell you that even if you try to hide at the ends of the earth, it still won’t be any use! Today, this old lady will show you what it’s like to be beaten black and blue!”
“Oh?” Mo Qingli raised her eyebrows . A nearby servant placed a chair beside her, which she gracefully sat on . Crossing her legs, she flipped her long hair, casually saying, “I want to know exactly how this Miss High and Mighty Liu will beat me black and blue?”
Liu Yanlin clapped her hands . From her side a few dozen thuggish-looking servants appeared . “If you really want to know, than this old lady will fulfill your wish! All of you, advance!”
Liu Yanlin clapped her hands . From her side a few dozen thuggish-looking servants appeared . “If you really want to know, than this old lady will fulfill your wish! All of you, advance!”
Saying this, Liu Yanlin’s dozens of hired thugs all rushed forwards toward Mo Qingli . Yue Yao shielded her mistress, quickly grappling with the hired thugs .
There wasn’t a single thug in the crowd who was Yue Yao’s match . However, they had victory in numbers, and Yue Yao was becoming more and more tired as the fighting went on . Liu Yanlin, watching at the side, widened her smile even further . “Those who offend me die! In your next life, you can hope for better eyes!”
“All of you,” Liu Yanlin directed towards the crowd of thugs, “Kill them all!”
Hearing this command, the thugs became more and more vicious . Yue Yao gritted her teeth in front of Mo Qingli, trying to keep up with them . Those who wished to harm her princess would have to step over her dead body first!
Or else, don’t even dream about it!
“Who exactly do you want to kill?”
Liu Yanlin, without thinking, replied, “Of course it’s those too sluts . ” However, after saying this, she found that something wasn’t quite right . When she turned around, she realized that noiselessly Mo Qingli had appeared behind her .
Before she could react, Mo Qingli’s hands were wrapped tightly around her neck . With just one hand she was capable of lifting the fat Lin Yanlin into the air . “Stop!”
Mo Qingli’s voice was bolstered with magic, and resounded in every person’s ears . The thugs looked towards the source of the voice . Seeing Liu Yanlin being choked by Mo Qingli, they immediately stopped, not daring to aggravate her .
Yue Yao removed herself from the throng, rushing back to Mo Qingli’s side . Checking out her subordinate, Mo Qingli was relieved to find that Yue Yao had suffered no wounds . She turned back to the pale, gasping Liu Yanlin, slowly saying, “Weren’t you going to beat me black and blue? What, looks like you’re the one being beaten back home now . ”
Saying this, her hands tightened again .
“Sixth Princess, please be lenient!”
From the distant, a voice rang out . When the surrounding people turned to look, it was Liu Yanlin’s mother, Minister Liu!
Minister Liu ran to Mo Qingli, kneeling onto the ground . This movement was extremely natural and fluid . Clearly this woman had spent a great deal of time in the imperial palace!
“Sixth Princess, my daughter’s disposition is mischievous and stubborn . If she’s offended the Sixth Princess in any way, please let Your Highness forgive her!” After she said this, Minister Liu rammed her head against the ground violently, releasing a loud, mournful wail . She raised her head again, continuing her spiel: “However, no matter how mischievous and stubborn she is, it doesn’t beget death! Furthermore, this is this servant’s only daughter . If she is to pass away, then this servant will really have nothing to live for anymore!”
Minister Liu ran to Mo Qingli, kneeling onto the ground . This movement was extremely natural and fluid . Clearly this woman had spent a great deal of time in the imperial palace!
“Sixth Princess, my daughter’s disposition is mischievous and stubborn . If she’s offended the Sixth Princess in any way, please let Your Highness forgive her!” After she said this, Minister Liu rammed her head against the ground violently, releasing a loud, mournful wail . She raised her head again, continuing her spiel: “However, no matter how mischievous and stubborn she is, it doesn’t beget death! Furthermore, this is this servant’s only daughter . If she is to pass away, then this servant will really have nothing to live for anymore!”
Mo Qingli coldly replied, “Elder Liu is very eloquent in her words . Fine, this princess will spare her life today . However, if she ever dares to kidnap a woman in broad daylight ever again, then don’t blame this princess for the consequences!”
“Broadly kidnapping women in broad daylight?”
The common people began to emit cries of fear and surprise .
“Could it be that this Minister Liu’s daughter has lesbian tendencies?”
“It looks like the rumors are really true! This Minister Liu’s daughter doesn’t like men, but rather, women!”
As people gossiped around them, even the sophisticated and eloquent Minister Liu was unable to hide the darkening of her face . It was as if she had eaten a bad fruit .
Mo Qingli finally released Liu Yanlin’s neck .
“Many thanks to the Sixth Princess’s mercy!” Minister Liu kowtowed again . This time, she remembered to force Liu Yanlin’s head against the ground as well!
Mo Qingli didn’t stay to talk . Indifferently eyeing the two of them, she left .
“Mother,” Liu Yanlin said, staring at Mo Qingli’s back . She wanted nothing more than to rip the skin off this woman’s back .
“I know . I won’t let this matter end like this!” Minister Liu’s astute face filled with a sinister light .
¹The ring from chapter one! This is the first time in seventy chapters it’s been referenced . Probably the author forgot about it until now tbh
Chapter 5 Beat You Black and Blue Thank you To Mo Qingli, the man was extremely courteous and thankful . After the proper ceremonies had been made, however, he turned to leave . Mo Qingli pulled him back . Your leg is injured . Let me take you to see a physician . There s no need for that . I m fine, the man declined . That fat woman could return at any moment . With your wounded leg, wouldn t you just be a sitting duck The man thought for a long moment . A flash of hesitation appeared on his face . Mo Qingli continued to speak severely . Furthermore, with your kind of looks, there are only too many unscrupulous people looking to take advantage of you It s better that you fully recover before you leave . Yue Yao remained silent, although her face was clearly displeased . The Princess had just curried favor with the Second Consort, and now here she was, unable to control herself after seeing a handsome man . She had even gone so far to give the palanquin to him, forcing them to walk instead Mo Qingli knew what Yue Yao was thinking . Her face was filled with a small smile as she stated, She s a woman What Yue Yao froze for a few seconds, before finally comprehending the meaning of the Princess s words . Her eyes were filled with astonishment . So it was a woman, and on top of that a woman who looked just like a man . Not even the dirt and stains on her could hide her delicate beauty . But why had she dressed up as a man Yue Yao did not dare to question Mo Qingli . She could only ponder quietly over the possibilities . The palanquin finally stopped at Ran Ge s pharmacy . Yue Yao helped the man off of the palanquin, following behind Mo Qingli . When they met, Ran Ge could only think about Mo Qingli s erratic heartbeat . Her mind became filled with an itch to understand more . To someone as devoted to medicine as she was, a strange physique, heart rate or illness would always excite her incessantly . Ran Ge welcomes Her Majesty the Sixth Princess, Ran Ge greeted, respectfully addressing Mo Qingli . No need for courtesy . Mo Qingli brandished her hands, pointing to the man behind her . Their leg is injured . Please take a look The man , hearing Ran Ge s address, stared blankly . This woman was the Sixth Princess His eyes filled with loathing . Ran Ge thought that his reaction was only because of the implications of Mo Qingli s name . After all, Mo Qingli did not possess the best reputation . She pulled up the man s pant sleeve, revealing the thin white leg underneath . Pulling it even further up, however, revealed the extremely shocking and ugly appearance of the wound underneath . The man hurriedly covered his wound, not wanting the other to see . However, he was quickly stopped by Ran Ge . Though common philosophy dictated that men and women should not be in close contact with each other, Ran Ge was not just a woman but a doctor . Therefore, she did not extend this common courtesy . As more and more of the wound was revealed, the grisly scene quickly became unsightly . Yue Yao could no longer bear to look at it . Instead, she angrily said, This is too ridiculous This must be the work of that woman . Wait until I get my hands on her Wait, Mo Qingli coldly ordered . Let Ran Ge take a good look at him first . Yue Yao could only obediently stand behind Mo Qingli . Her face, however, revealed a bursting fury . The man suddenly kneeled onto the floor, crawling in front of Mo Qingli . He pulled at Mo Qingli s robe, crying . I know that you are the Sixth Princess, and beseech you to help me I can t be found by that woman again . She s a lesbian, she s insane Saying this, he pulled up his shirt, revealing a tightly bound chest that couldn t quite hide the flesh beneath it . You you re a woman Ran Ge asked, astonished . Yes, I am called Leng Mei, Leng Mei said . She returned her shirt back to its normal position, before continuing Please, Sixth Princess, save this little woman s life . At this time, Yue Yao began to become suspicious . Since you really are a woman, then what s the point of dressing as a man Could it be you purposefully tried to get those women to act against you in that way Lady, you misunderstand . I am a woman, so how could I purposefully dress as a man It was . . it was that fat woman Liu Yanling She is a high ranking government woman who forcefully seized me from the streets . In order not to let the truth of her orientation become released, she dressed me as a man to deflect suspicion Leng Mei would from time to time shake with fear . It seemed her time with that woman had been the subject of intense tyranny and oppression . This is too ridiculous Yue Yao repeated, slamming her palm into the nearby table . How can there be a woman in this kingdom who openly snatches people in the daylight This is an open defiance of the law Leng Mei had repeatedly parroted that she had not consented nor wished for Liu Yanlin to kidnap her Mo Qingli stood on the side, her finger playing with the golden ring . She allowed it to roll from her left and right hands . You aren t a citizen of the Motian Dynasty . I Leng Mei muttered to herself, before responding Yes, I m not a citizen of the Motian Dynasty . Mo Qingli naturally did not miss the moment of hesitation before she spoke . Then where are you from Yue Yao didn t understand why the Princess was suddenly asking these kinds of questions . However, she understood that the Princess probably had her own justifications, and as a result stood quietly at the side . At the same time, Ran Ge looked at Leng Mei . Ran Ge had developed a newfound respect for Mo Qingli . From just one sentence Mo Qingli had been able to discern a hole in her story . If she was really a citizen of the Motian Dynasty, after all, and had disappeared for so long, then it was impossible that no one didn t notice and report it to the authorities . Furthermore, Leng Mei was extremely beautiful . For someone like her to travel to the Motian Dynasty alone necessitated an explanation . I I came here to look for someone . Leng Mei looked away, not wanting to continue the discussion . Mo Qingli at this point had some regrets in saving her . Initially, it was solely because of the woman s appearance she had thought perhaps it would serve her some use in her later life . However, looking at the woman s shifty and evasive words now, it seemed like she was more complicated than she looked . With someone like this by her side, Mo Qingli could only carefully reflect on her decision . Get out here and face me From outside of Ran Ge s pharmacy, a sudden yelling sounded out . This voice was not unfamiliar to Mo Qingli or Yue Yao . It looked like that government official woman had come to look for them Leng Mei heard the voice and hid behind Mo Qingli s back, not daring to look ahead . Mo Qingli pushed Leng Mei at Ran Ge, telling her, You take care of her . I ll go outside and take a look . Saying this, she exited the room . Yo, looks like the coward has finally come out Liu Yanlin s voice became even sharper at meeting Mo Qingli . An arrogant smile formed on her face . This old lady wants to tell you that even if you try to hide at the ends of the earth, it still won t be any use Today, this old lady will show you what it s like to be beaten black and blue Oh Mo Qingli raised her eyebrows . A nearby servant placed a chair beside her, which she gracefully sat on . Crossing her legs, she flipped her long hair, casually saying, I want to know exactly how this Miss High and Mighty Liu will beat me black and blue Liu Yanlin clapped her hands . From her side a few dozen thuggish looking servants appeared . If you really want to know, than this old lady will fulfill your wish All of you, advance Saying this, Liu Yanlin s dozens of hired thugs all rushed forwards toward Mo Qingli . Yue Yao shielded her mistress, quickly grappling with the hired thugs . There wasn t a single thug in the crowd who was Yue Yao s match . However, they had victory in numbers, and Yue Yao was becoming more and more tired as the fighting went on . Liu Yanlin, watching at the side, widened her smile even further . Those who offend me die In your next life, you can hope for better eyes All of you, Liu Yanlin directed towards the crowd of thugs, Kill them all Hearing this command, the thugs became more and more vicious . Yue Yao gritted her teeth in front of Mo Qingli, trying to keep up with them . Those who wished to harm her princess would have to step over her dead body first Or else, don t even dream about it Who exactly do you want to kill Liu Yanlin, without thinking, replied, Of course it s those too sluts . However, after saying this, she found that something wasn t quite right . When she turned around, she realized that noiselessly Mo Qingli had appeared behind her . Before she could react, Mo Qingli s hands were wrapped tightly around her neck . With just one hand she was capable of lifting the fat Lin Yanlin into the air . Stop Mo Qingli s voice was bolstered with magic, and resounded in every person s ears . The thugs looked towards the source of the voice . Seeing Liu Yanlin being choked by Mo Qingli, they immediately stopped, not daring to aggravate her . Yue Yao removed herself from the throng, rushing back to Mo Qingli s side . Checking out her subordinate, Mo Qingli was relieved to find that Yue Yao had suffered no wounds . She turned back to the pale, gasping Liu Yanlin, slowly saying, Weren t you going to beat me black and blue What, looks like you re the one being beaten back home now . Saying this, her hands tightened again . Sixth Princess, please be lenient From the distant, a voice rang out . When the surrounding people turned to look, it was Liu Yanlin s mother, Minister Liu Minister Liu ran to Mo Qingli, kneeling onto the ground . This movement was extremely natural and fluid . Clearly this woman had spent a great deal of time in the imperial palace Sixth Princess, my daughter s disposition is mischievous and stubborn . If she s offended the Sixth Princess in any way, please let Your Highness forgive her After she said this, Minister Liu rammed her head against the ground violently, releasing a loud, mournful wail . She raised her head again, continuing her spiel However, no matter how mischievous and stubborn she is, it doesn t beget death Furthermore, this is this servant s only daughter . If she is to pass away, then this servant will really have nothing to live for anymore Mo Qingli coldly replied, Elder Liu is very eloquent in her words . Fine, this princess will spare her life today . However, if she ever dares to kidnap a woman in broad daylight ever again, then don t blame this princess for the consequences Broadly kidnapping women in broad daylight The common people began to emit cries of fear and surprise . Could it be that this Minister Liu s daughter has lesbian tendencies It looks like the rumors are really true This Minister Liu s daughter doesn t like men, but rather, women As people gossiped around them, even the sophisticated and eloquent Minister Liu was unable to hide the darkening of her face . It was as if she had eaten a bad fruit . Mo Qingli finally released Liu Yanlin s neck . Many thanks to the Sixth Princess s mercy Minister Liu kowtowed again . This time, she remembered to force Liu Yanlin s head against the ground as well Mo Qingli didn t stay to talk . Indifferently eyeing the two of them, she left . Mother, Liu Yanlin said, staring at Mo Qingli s back . She wanted nothing more than to rip the skin off this woman s back . I know . I won t let this matter end like this Minister Liu s astute face filled with a sinister light . The ring from chapter one This is the first time in seventy chapters it s been referenced . Probably the author forgot about it until now tbh