The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1535 - 1534: Reluctant to Let Go

Isn't there anyone unaware of the secrets of the Qin Family?She's heard long ago about the affair between Dong Qi and Grandpa Qin, but the parties involved kept silent. After all, as a granddaughter, how could she not act ignorant when her grandfather himself was bold enough?

"Send Dong Qi's corpse back to the Qin Family. If Grandpa cares, he'll ensure a proper burial for her."

Qin Qing didn't want to deal with the corpse as there was little bond between her and Dong Qi, merely a master-servant relationship. Thus, when Chun Ping took Dong Qi's body away, Qin Qing showed not the slightest hint of sympathy.

Fortunately, a maid died this time, and Tang Rao spared her life. Even so, Qin Qing must remain vigilant, more so than ever.

Her remaining goodwill could lead to significant trouble with just a minor slip-up. She must ensure no new complications arise.

She laughed silently as she stared at the white silk ribbon painstakingly thrown onto the beam.

This was the path she chose, a road seemingly without return.

After Jin Qiao helped Wang Han establish contact with the Hidden Guard at the North Island post, she placed them in a house not far from Zijing City. She followed the rules of the Kao Shan Sect, intending to report back to her lady and mister but was sent to observe Tang Rao, to see if he would punish Qin Qing or let her go.

"Jin Qiao, Tang Rao didn't do anything to Qin Qing, right?"

Jin Qiao was about to report to Wang Han but was caught off guard by Wang Han's foresight, who had already anticipated Tang Rao's decision regarding Qin Qing.

"You truly have foresight, Miss. You even guessed it correctly."

Jin Qiao thought Wang Han was just making random guesses, unaware that Wang Han had long predicted Tang Rao's actions.

The reason was simple: though Tang Rao could be harsh to outsiders, he was endlessly indulgent to the women he chose, until he could tolerate no more.

Notably, Tang Rao had no evidence of Qin Qing sabotaging the Array or bringing people in, and even if he did, it could be dismissed as an innocent mistake. As long as she promised not to repeat it, forgiveness was still possible.

"Miss, you don't know how ruthless that woman can be. We can all see her maid acted according to her command. But you wouldn't know — to clear herself from suspicion, she killed her close maid, Dong Qi, then claimed ignorance to Mister, blaming Dong Qi for everything. And Dong Qi couldn't even plead innocence, leaving no word before dying. With the maid dead and no evidence, Mister could only be angry, leaving it unresolved."

The more Jin Qiao spoke, the angrier she got. As a maid herself, she felt her master was being pathetic; otherwise, how could she easily suggest it was impossible?

"Is there such a thing? We really underestimated her. This woman's mind is indeed vicious."

In a harsh world, one needs toughness; Qin Qing has lived for so long in Zijing City either by completely avoiding conflict or by being meticulously calculating. Though such people evoke hatred, trying to eliminate their venomous fangs proves difficult. Qin Qing belongs to this latter group.

"Let's first check on the person I severely injured last time, see if she's alive or dead?"

With no clear direction on Qin Qing's side, Qin Qing suddenly aims to interfere with Xiao Yue's matters; Jin Qiao, looking distressed and helpless, says, "Miss, things just calmed down here, and now we're stirring trouble elsewhere. Aren't you afraid Mister will get angry and cause you trouble?"

She's more attuned to Tang Rao's temper than Wang Han and fears punishment from Tang Rao if found causing trouble with the Kao Shan Sect Vice Sect Leader.

Wang Han, indifferent to any Sect Leader or Vice Sect Leader, wouldn't let anyone stop her from seeing whomever she wished.

"Why worry about Mister's anger? I'm just checking on my defeated foes, which shouldn't be an issue. Besides, with inferior skills to me, she'd only realize how inadequate a mere Kao Shan Sect Vice Sect Leader is."

Just becoming a Kao Shan Sect Vice Sect Leader shouldn't fill one with self-importance.

Only through direct confrontation with a formidable opponent did she realize how absurdly wrong her long-held beliefs had become.

"But she's someone under Mister's command, and he was quite angry last time when you injured their Vice Sect Leader. If you pick a fight again, wouldn't Mister's prejudice against you deepen further?"

Jin Qiao tried to persuade Wang Han, expecting some receptiveness but found none as Wang Han defied her entirely, heading straight to Xiao Yue's residence.

Meeting within Zijing City would be acceptable, even with arguments or fights, but now it's not about petty quarrels—it's about visiting with ill intent, an entirely different context.

"Little one, what do you know?"

Wang Han, dressed in a translucent light purple gauze robe, swayed with elegance as she walked, captivating men while envying women, though the chill from her body seemed to keep everyone at a distance.

"Miss, perhaps reconsider? If we're to visit, maybe we should send a notice first, give them a heads up. If we intrude unannounced and they report it to Mister, it'd be hard to deal with."

Jin Qiao's heartfelt words failed once again, as Wang Han already stepped into Xiao Yue's courtyard.

"Who goes there?"

During Xiao Yue's recovery, Tang Rao assigned several to care for her, stating they would be managed by Geng Bucuo.

From his first day, Geng Bucuo told them anyone wanting to visit Xiao Yue must report first, with one exception — Wang Han.

It wasn't due to any special status requiring unique handling, but to make clear to those on duty that Xiao Yue, despite Wang Han being Tang Rao's wife, did not welcome her visits.

Those on duty recognized Wang Han from her demeanor, but heed Geng Bao's orders. Knowing Wang Han's skills, they refrained from direct confrontation, fearing she might, like with Xiao Yue, discipline everyone present if they upset her.

As the boss's woman, even if she whipped them in public, they'd have no choice but to swallow their grievances.