Chapter 864 Breaking the Face

The next day, Minglan had a fever and fell ill all of a sudden. Mrs. Sheng quickly asked a doctor to help her get some medicine. She knew in her heart that this girl was heartbroken. She was overly worried for a while, which led to the invasion of external evils. , then fell ill.

It happened that Sheng Changwu, the grandson of the eldest grandpa of Youyang's hometown, was also getting married. The eldest lady was the closest to Mrs. Sheng and often missed her, so she wanted to go back to visit, pay homage to the Sheng family's ancestral temple, and bring Minglan with her. , can let her relax and forget about this relationship.

Li Zhan thought that the old lady's journey back to her hometown was not peaceful this time, and originally wanted to go back with her. However, Hua Lan was pregnant and it was difficult for him to travel far. Moreover, he was now the censor Zhongcheng, although he often took leave during this period. , but after all, he was a high official in the imperial court and could not leave the capital easily. He could only transfer a few guards who had been trained by him in the mansion to protect Old Mrs. Sheng's safety on the way.

Li Zhan stood on the pier to see off Mrs. Sheng and her group. He watched Mrs. Fang greet the boat next to her with a greeting card, hoping to take care of each other on the way.

Most of these boats were wealthy businessmen doing business, with many guards and servants, and they happened to be traveling with the Sheng family's boat.

Li Zhan's expression changed, and he became extremely ugly. With anger in his eyes, he stared at the people on a boat not far away.

Qi Heng actually refused to give up, and even dared to come to provoke the Sheng family. He threatened that if Minglan didn't come out and answer the question, he would follow him to Youyang's hometown.

Qi Heng looked at Ming Lan on the opposite boat with a smile on his face and said warmly.

"Don't worry, I will definitely convince your parents. Don't worry, you can go back to your hometown in Youyang. When you return to Bianjing, I will ask your mother to go to Sheng Mansion to propose marriage!"

Minglan was shocked. This was in public. If she was recognized by others, she and the daughter of the Sheng family would not be friends. She was afraid that her reputation would be ruined, so she quickly distanced herself.

"Minglan has joined brother Yuanruo, and we are now brothers and sisters. Please respect yourself, brother Yuanruo, and stop talking nonsense!"

Qi Heng was still going to say something, but Li Zhan couldn't help but get angry. He jumped onto the bow of the ship more than a foot away, stopped Minglan behind him, nodded to her, and said .

"Just go back to the cabin, I'll take care of these things!"

Minglan glanced at Li Zhan, who was as cold as ice, and did not dare to disobey. She glanced at Qi Heng for the last time, turned and left the bow of the boat. After all, she was a woman, and she could not be compared with men. She needed to protect her reputation and should not be exposed to the public. Since she has an eldest brother-in-law who is willing to make the decision for her, it is naturally great.

Minglan felt a sense of warmth in her heart. For the first time, she felt the love and care of her family except her grandmother. With support in her heart, she returned to the cabin with light steps and left the matter to Li Zhan with confidence.

Li Zhan's starry eyes were sharp and he stared at Qi Heng. A murderous aura made Qi Heng take two steps back in fear and looked at Li Zhan with a stern look.

Qi Heng's original confidence in Ming Lan had long since disappeared. Facing Li Zhan, who was only a few years older than him, he was at a loss and was very afraid of Li Zhan.

A disdainful smile appeared on the corner of Li Zhan's mouth, his white teeth slightly opened, and he threatened sternly.

"Qi Yuanruo, are you because I, Li, am easy to bully? You have pestered my wife and sister over and over again. Princess Pingning even humiliated my grandmother in front of me. You really think that Li is a vegetarian!"

Qi Heng's face turned pale and his color changed instantly. He knew Li Zhan's energy. You must know that Li Zhan is a third-rank official. Although he is now somewhat ostracized by the two parties of King Yong and King Yan, it seems that he is still firmly in the court. , which does not affect the respect he receives from officials at all, you can know that this is a terrible person, not an enemy that the Duke of Qi can offend at will.

Qi Heng felt anxious and quickly took two steps forward, explaining with a hint of anxiety.

"Master Li, I misunderstood. My mother and I definitely didn't mean this. I just admire sister Minglan and want to marry her!"

The cold light in Li Zhan's eyes became even more intense, and the anger in his heart became even more intense. He sneered, looked at Qi Heng, who looked like a pretty boy, and said in a cold voice.

"Who do you think you are? If you weren't born in the palace of the Duke of Qi, you can't pick things up with your hands or carry them on your shoulders, you're just qualified to be a husband in a fence! You actually want to marry Minglan. I and the Sheng Mansion have nothing to do with this. You won’t even agree, so you’d better give up. If you dare to pester the Sheng Mansion again, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

No matter how good-tempered Qi Heng was, he had never been so insulted before. His face turned pale with anger and his body trembled. Not wanting to see his master being humiliated, the servants around him quickly stood up and spoke nonsense to Li Zhan.

"Master Li, you really think too highly of yourself. How dare you threaten my young father-in-law like this?"

Li Zhan glanced at the boy in the center, sneered in his heart, and was too lazy to pay attention to him. His current identity would be nothing more than his identity if he didn't struggle with this boy. Moreover, he was just a dying person. In the fight between Qi Heng and Princess Ning, he deserved to be beaten to death as a warning to the monkeys.

Li Zhan glanced at the silent Qi Heng again, jumped back to the dock, and said a harsh word.

"If you dare to pester me today, I will do my best to fight to the death with the Duke of Qi!"

Qi Heng sighed. After all, he did not dare to fight to the death with Li Zhan. He watched helplessly as the Sheng family's boat left along the waterway. He could only watch Minglan leave Bianjing with a depressed and aggrieved look on his face.

Buwei looked at the unhappy young master and quickly advised him.

"Young master, there is no need to be sad. As long as you persist, the princess will definitely compromise!"

When Qi Heng heard this, he became excited again. Indeed, there are no parents in the world who can control their children. As long as he persists, he will definitely be able to marry Minglan as he wishes.

Li Zhan heard the words of the boy not far away and sneered in his heart. He wanted to die. No wonder he was beaten to death by Princess Pingning in front of Qi Heng.

Li Zhan kept watching Qi Heng go ashore and leave. He did not follow the Sheng family shamelessly. He knew in his heart that his threat had worked and shocked Qi Heng, making him have scruples and not dare to mess around. Only then did he return with peace of mind. Mansion.

After Qi Heng returned to the palace, Princess Pingning had already learned about the conflict between Qi Heng and Li Zhan today. Although she was angry that Li Zhan did not give any face to the Duke of Qi and threatened him, she did not dare to make enemies at will and could only warn Qi Heng. Don't go to Hesheng Mansion.

The Duke of Qi's family seems to have a prominent family background, but his family background has long since declined. The Duke of Qi is just a middle-aged man. He is not outstanding in both civil and military affairs. He only has the title of a casual official and is not even qualified to go to court. That is, there is only one left. She was a beautiful empty shell. If she hadn't married Princess Pingning, a royal daughter raised in the palace, she might not even be qualified to be looked at by Li Zhan.