Chapter 226
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Gazing into the eyes of Mu Qiqi, Ye Wushuang smiled and said, “If I don’t want to, can you really force me?”
“Considering that you saved me—though your kindness almost led to trouble—your last question just now should be enough as a repayment for your favor,” she continued.
“So, I’ll decline the position of guest alchemist in your faction.”
At that moment, Qing Shihua, who was standing by, spoke up. “Young Master Ye, I’ve heard about your situation from my sister. If you become a guest alchemist in the main hall of the Qingyun Pavilion, your safety and that of your family will be guaranteed in the Imperial Capital. The Chu and Qin clans won’t dare to harm you.”
“I appreciate the offer, but I have my own ways to protect my family. Thank you all the same,” Ye Wushuang replied, turning to leave.
Seeing Ye Wushuang’s straightforward refusal, Mu Qiqi became anxious. “What kind of apology or repayment is this?”
“Shuang’er…”
At that very moment, Liu Yuemei appeared from outside the courtyard. Seeing that Mu Qiqi seemed quite upset by Ye Wushuang, she scolded, “I told you to apologize. Why did you upset the young lady so much?”
“It’s not my fault, Mother…” Ye Wushuang said helplessly.
“Apologize now,” Liu Yuemei insisted sternly. Although Ye Wushuang had explained that Mu Qiqi’s actions, though well-intentioned, had almost caused trouble, the fact remained that she had woken up. It was only right to apologize, both morally and logically.
“Mother…”
“Are you so powerful now that you don’t listen to me anymore?” Liu Yuemei’s voice rose sharply.
“Mother, of course not…”
Witnessing this scene, Mu Qiqi’s eyes twinkled with a plan. She quickly stepped forward, grasped Liu Yuemei’s arm tightly, and smiled sweetly. “Auntie, please don’t be hard on him. It’s my fault. I almost harmed him. It’s only natural that he’s angry with me.”
Both Qing Shihua and Ye Wushuang were stunned by this display.
Qing Shihua was astonished that her usually proud friend had become so adept at acting coquettish.
Ye Wushuang, on the other hand, was bewildered. Was this another Yun Qingyue?
“Miss Mu, I’m really sorry. Shuang’er didn’t mean to speak so harshly,” Liu Yuemei quickly apologized.
Hearing this, Mu Qiqi understood why Ye Wushuang had come to apologize to her.
“Auntie, it’s my fault. I’ve decided to make amends for my mistake, which is why I’m inviting Ye Wushuang to become a guest alchemist in our Qingyun Pavilion’s main hall. In the Imperial Capital, we have no more than a hundred guest alchemists in our main hall, mostly first- and second-rank spirit alchemists. It’s a rare honor.”
Before Liu Yuemei could say anything, Mu Qiqi hurriedly continued, “Please accept my apology. Otherwise, I’ll truly feel uneasy.”
Qing Shihua was completely stunned by this turn of events.
Mu Qiqi… had gone too far, hadn’t she?
But the astute Qing Shihua also realized that Ye Wushuang’s alchemical knowledge was truly extraordinary!
Otherwise, how could her proud friend be so insistent on having him become a guest alchemist?
Meanwhile, Ye Feifei, standing nearby, tugged at her brother’s sleeve and whispered, “This beautiful sister looks just like Yun Qingyue…”
“Right?” Ye Wushuang immediately replied, “A woman who knows how to act.”
“Then brother, you must never let her become my sister-in-law!” Ye Feifei said earnestly.
Ye Wushuang was taken aback.
Where did that come from?
On the other side, Mu Qiqi was still earnestly explaining to Liu Yuemei how advantageous it would be to become a guest alchemist in the Qingyun Pavilion.
Liu Yuemei was now in a dilemma.
She had only intended for her son to apologize. Whether or not to become a guest alchemist in the Qingyun Pavilion should ultimately be his decision.
“Shuang’er…”
“Mother, what is it?”
Liu Yuemei tentatively said, “It seems that becoming a guest alchemist in the Qingyun Pavilion… there’s no harm in it, right?”
Hearing this, Ye Wushuang was taken aback once again.
