After the noble lady was reborn, the whole mansion begged her for forgiveness

Qi Qiyuan turned around slowly, his steps were steady and solemn, his face revealed an imperceptible warmth under the soft candlelight, like the first melting ice and snow in spring, with a hint of tenderness that was hard to describe.

"Madam, there are many delicacies in the mansion today. Is there any one that you have been thinking about and want to try? I will give the order immediately and prepare it carefully."

His voice was low and magnetic, and every word seemed to be carefully crafted, falling just right on the lake of Qin Suling's heart, stirring up layers of ripples.

Hearing this, Qin Suling nodded slightly, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she mentioned several delicacies that Qingdai had carefully selected. After that, Qi Si took the order and left, his steps were hurried but steady.

Then, Qi Qiyuan's voice sounded again, as cold and hard as iron, without any warmth, "Tell Madam Xu to wait outside, and there must be no mistakes."

As he spoke, his eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, revealing unquestionable majesty.

His gaze then fell on Xiao Cui. The look in his eyes was complicated and difficult to discern, a mixture of disappointment and helplessness, as if silently telling about the past.

Xiao Cui's body trembled slightly, and two lines of tears quietly slid down and dripped onto her clothes, leaving a faint mark.

She looked up at Qi Qiyuan, her clear eyes full of confusion and resentment. The years of master-servant friendship seemed to become extremely fragile at this moment, like a candle in the wind, swaying.

"General Qi..."

She called out in a low voice, her voice was thin as a thread, but it was filled with endless helplessness and despair, as if she was making her last struggle.

Qi Qiyuan's face was frosty and his eyes were as deep as the night sky. He was well aware of Xiao Cui's resentment and grievance in her heart, but at this moment, he had to remain calm and rational and not allow any emotional fluctuations to affect his judgment.

He sighed softly, feeling mixed emotions, sympathy for Xiao Cui but also consideration for the overall situation.

Qin Suling witnessed this scene from the side. Although his heart was in turmoil, he still looked calm and composed.

She opened her red lips slightly, her voice soft but firm, "I wanted to discuss this matter with you in detail later, but now it seems that I can save a lot of trouble."

After saying this, she shook her head gently with a wry smile on her lips. That smile showed both helplessness and relief, as if telling everyone that she was ready to face everything.

"You deliberately waited in the front hall tonight. Is this why you came?"

Qi Qiyuan stared at Qin Suling, trying to capture more emotions and intentions from her eyes.

Qin Suling smiled sweetly, and that smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and gentle, but behind it hid endless meanings and secrets.

"No, I was just taking a short nap in the afternoon and I felt that the scenery in the palace was unique, so I took a stroll here casually. I never thought I would meet the general here by chance."

Her words were gentle but firm, and every word sounded like a carefully woven lie, yet it was difficult to expose them.

"Did your mother... give you any trouble?"

Qi Qiyuan asked in a deep voice, his tone revealing a hint of subtle worry and uneasiness.

Qin Suling shook her head gently, her eyes gentle but firm, "My mother has a straightforward personality, and I have my own way of getting along with her. Although she is strict, she is kind-hearted. I just avoid her sharp edge and follow her wishes."

After saying this, she smiled slightly, and that smile was full of confidence and expectations for the future.

Upon hearing this, Qi Qiyuan nodded slightly, but his heart was filled with complicated emotions.

He originally thought that Qin Suling's waiting was due to her attachment to and expectation of him, but now he realized that he was just being too sentimental.

However, he did not care about these misunderstandings. He cared more about Qin Suling's safety and self-protection in the Shen family mansion.

So, he suddenly suggested: "In the future, we will set up a small kitchen in your yard. You can ask the cook to make whatever you want to eat, and you don't need to suffer any grievances."

His tone was full of unquestionable determination, as if he was protecting Qin Suling in his own way.

Qin Suling was secretly happy when she heard this, because she knew that this was Qi Qiyuan's care and concern for her.

As for Xiao Cui, she didn't care too much because she firmly believed that as long as she was strong enough, no one could hurt her.

She nodded slightly and cast a grateful glance at Qi Qiyuan. Her eyes were full of trust and dependence, as if telling him: no matter what the future holds, she will walk side by side with him.

Qin Suling's gaze, like the first blooming peach blossoms in spring, with a bit of shyness and curiosity, gently fell on the distant and mysterious martial arts training ground.

In a voice as thin as a gossamer but still gentle, she slowly asked, "Husband, that place surrounded by clouds and mist, could it be the holy land where you temper your muscles and sharpen your martial arts every day?"

After she finished speaking, there seemed to be stars twinkling in her eyes, showing both a longing for the unknown world and a deep admiration for her husband's heroic figure.

Upon hearing this, Qi Qiyuan's eyes were as gentle as water, as if they could melt all the ice in the world. He smiled softly and said, "Since my wife is curious, I will personally take you there to find out."

His voice was full of pampering and love for Qin Suling, and his eyes revealed an indescribable tenderness and sweetness.

When Qin Suling heard this, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks. Shyness and expectation intertwined into beautiful pictures in her heart.

She confirmed again in an almost inaudible voice: "Husband, can I really... come in?" In that voice, there was both uneasiness about the unknown and the sweetness of being doted on by her husband.

Seeing this, Qi Qiyuan couldn't help but smile with extreme pampering. He gently took Qin Suling's hand and said gently but firmly: "Of course, you can come and go freely in this main house wherever you want. Because you are not only my partner, but also the most precious existence in my heart."

This sentence was not only a promise to Qin Suling, but also a true reflection of his deepest feelings. It was like a gentle spring breeze, warming Qin Suling's heart.

However, to Xiao Cui who was following closely behind, this scene was like a sudden rain in the cold winter, which made her heart fall into an ice cellar in an instant.

She recalled General Qi's strict order in the past that the study was a private space exclusively for him and Qi Si, and no one was allowed to enter it easily.

Now, Qin Suling has received such an honor just after entering the mansion for a few days. How could she not feel jealous and sad?

Her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes were filled with complex emotions, including reluctance and helplessness.

The moment I stepped into the martial arts training room, a biting chill hit me in the face, as if it could penetrate my skin and reach my bones.

On the weapons rack, swords, spears, swords and halberds were arranged in a grim pattern, emitting bursts of cold aura that made people shudder.

Qin Suling couldn't help but shiver, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.

Upon seeing this, Qi Qiyuan quickly hugged her tightly in his arms, using his body temperature to dispel the coldness around her.

"There is no fire here, let's go to the study to keep warm."

He said softly, while picking her up horizontally, and walked towards the study with big strides, leaving Xiao Cui standing there alone, with a look of shock and indignation on her face.

Outside the study, Xiao Cui looked at the two people's backs as they left, feeling mixed emotions.

She realized that the tacit understanding and closeness between her and General Qi was being eroded bit by bit by Qin Suling.

She clenched her teeth, clenched her hands into fists, and a look of determination flashed in her eyes.

Just as she was about to act impulsively, Qi Si's figure suddenly appeared in front of her, like an insurmountable mountain, blocking her way.

"General Qi and Madam Qi are discussing matters inside. No one is allowed to enter without being summoned."

Qi Si's voice was cold and powerful, like the chilly wind in winter, making people shudder.

His eyes were as deep as a pool. When he swept over Qingdai and Huaxi, both of them had respectful expressions and straight postures, like two green bamboos guarding their posts.

"Please follow the general's orders."

Qi Si repeated it calmly again. Although there was no ripple in his tone, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

When Xiao Cui heard this, her body paused slightly, her brows furrowed, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.

She looked in the direction where Qingdai left, and wondered in her heart: Could it be that Madam wants to take this opportunity to spend some warm time with General Qi in the study?

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but become even more anxious. She clenched her fists and almost broke through the invisible boundary and rushed into the study to find out what was going on.

However, reason eventually made her stop, and she could only stand where she was, silently enduring the torment and unwillingness in her heart.

Hearing this, Qi Qiyuan gently held Qin Suling's delicate and smooth hand, as if he was holding the most precious treasure in the world, and the two slowly walked into the quiet and elegant study.

The sun shines through the window lattice, scattering on rows of books with simple bindings and a faint scent of ink. He gently points to one of the rows, with a hint of imperceptible pride in his voice: "If you have free time, you can pick and choose the books here as you like. Look, that's the entire series of Dongyue Chronicles. Each volume carries the magnificence of mountains and rivers and the depth of history. Are you interested in taking a look?"