The Daily Life of a Concubine's Daughter After Transmigrating

Chapter 262 Not an Easy Person to Deal With

Ling Yao stared intently at Li Anqi, then glanced at the empty space behind Li Anqi, his tone tinged with doubt:

"It's been a long time. Consort Qi is still as gentle and pleasant as ever. What, Uncle Prince, you didn't come yourself, but sent you to send me away?"

With that, Ling Yao turned and entered the hall, seemingly considering the blood-stained beauty outside to be insignificant.

Li Anqi glanced at Shi Ming and saw that Shi Ming was also looking at him.

Shi Ming's body trembled violently, her blood-stained fingertips trying to secretly hook the hem of Li Anqi's skirt, but she withdrew as if she had been electrocuted.

Even amidst such a horrific scene, Shi Ming's expression remained unchanged, her gaze fixed on Li Anqi with a familiar, chilling smile.

She opened her mouth, her lips forming the shape of: Leave me alone.

"Your Highness is too kind. I am merely a concubine of the Prince's household, and I am here today on behalf of the Prince. If I have been impolite in any way, I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Li Anqi stood outside the hall, gave a slight curtsy, and spoke respectfully yet tactfully.

"However, I wonder what mistake the mute beauty made to provoke Third Master to such anger?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yao chuckled softly, poured himself a drink, and said calmly, "My people are my people, and I can punish them as I please. Why do I need a reason?"

Li Anqi slightly raised his eyes, looking directly at Ling Yao, his tone carrying a hint of determination:

"Third Master, I dare to guess that you punished her today not because she made a mistake, but because you have recently had a falling out with the Prince, and that's why you took your anger out on her."

The mute beauty was a concubine given to Ling Yao by the Prince of Xiao, and she was also the most favored new favorite in the palace, a fact known to all.

Ling Yao's smile vanished, his tone turning abruptly cold: "What do you mean by that, Consort Qi? Are you perhaps implying something about me?"

Li Anqi, neither humble nor arrogant, nodded slightly and calmly replied:

"Your Majesty, I dare not. I have come here today to apologize to the Third Prince on behalf of Your Highness. Your Highness has been busy with affairs recently and has not been able to come in person, but he still respects the Third Prince and does not want to damage the friendship between the two of them because of some misunderstanding. I humbly ask the Third Prince to understand and not to ruin the harmony because of a moment of anger."

Ling Yao stared at Li Anqi, his expression shifting unpredictably.

He remained silent for a moment, then suddenly sneered: "The Chess Consort is quite eloquent, managing to shirk all responsibility with just a few words. But why should I believe you? If Uncle Prince is truly sincere, why doesn't he come in person?"

Li Anqi's tone was gentle yet firm:

"Third Master, the Prince did not refuse to come, but he had urgent business to attend to today and could not spare the time. He specifically asked me to deliver a message, saying that if you have any instructions, he will do his utmost to assist you. The Prince also asked me to tell you that he has never had any disloyal intentions and is willing to work with you to achieve great things!"

Upon hearing this, a complex expression flashed in Ling Yao's eyes.

He stared at Li Anqi, as if weighing the truth or falsehood of her words.

A moment later, he stood up and went to the entrance of the hall: "Come in."

Having said that, he turned to the mute beauty prostrate on the ground and ordered the guards, "Take her away and summon the imperial physician to give her a proper examination. If there is any mistake, I will hold you accountable!"

"Yes!" The guard hurriedly accepted the order and carefully led Shi Ming away.

Li Anqi breathed a sigh of relief and followed Ling Yao into the hall, but he was still worried about Shi Ming's safety.

She knew that although Ling Yao had temporarily let Shi Ming go, the matter was not truly over.

Shi Ming, a beauty gifted to Ling Yao by Ling Luo, is now caught in the crossfire due to the strained relationship between Ling Luo and Ling Yao. Her situation is no longer in her own hands, and her future will likely be even more difficult...

Upon entering the hall, Li Anqi took a seat at Ling Yao's gesture.

She looked up and around, and found that the furnishings in the palace were very thoughtful and extremely beautiful, which showed that Ling Yao not only liked luxury, but also paid attention to details.

Every piece of furniture was meticulously designed, from the carved screens to the jewel-encrusted candlesticks, all reflecting the owner's taste and preferences, as well as his pursuit of power and wealth.

Li Anqi raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the famous calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, and the rare antiques displayed on the table...

Although Ling Yao appears mature, composed, and reserved, these precious and exquisite ornaments silently proclaim his ambition.

Such a person is both arrogant and cautious, both flamboyant and patient, and is by no means easy to deal with.

Ling Yao sat in the main seat, looking at her intently, as if waiting for her next move.

Ling Yao, holding his wine cup, gazed intently: "Uncle Wang sent you here, which shows he trusts you greatly. But I wonder, is his kindness genuine, or is he after something else?!"