I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 202 Qiu Yueli Leaves the Marquis's Residence

"Then let's do this." Madam Hou pursed her lips tightly. "I will punish her by confining her to the house for three months and making her copy scriptures in the Buddhist hall to repent. This is already a considerable punishment. She will definitely repent and will never dare to do it again."

"No way." Xie Zhongzhi was unconvinced. "Confining her to copy scriptures? That's not enough! That's just her nature; she can't change!"

Seeing Xie Zhongzhi's resolute attitude, Lady Hou felt somewhat troubled.

She knew Xie Zhongzhi's temperament; once he made up his mind, it was difficult to change it easily.

But Qiu Yueli is, after all, her own niece. How could she just drive her away like that?

She was also hoping that Qiu Yueli could marry into a prestigious family, which would strengthen her family's influence in the capital.

"This matter is of great importance, please allow me to consider it further," Lady Hou said helplessly, trying to stall for time.

Xie Zhongzhi persisted, "Mother, if you don't drive her away, I will take Liu'er and the child and leave!"

"It's either her or me, it's either her or me!"

If it weren't for his mother's sake, Qiu Yueli would have been killed by him just now.

Xie Zhongzhi's face was gloomy and terrifying.

Everyone who tries to ruin his relationship with Liu'er deserves to die.

Upon hearing this, Lady Hou's breath caught in her throat.

Her voice trembled, "My son, how could things have come to this!"

Her son just came back, how can she leave!

Xie Zhongzhi's attitude remained firm.

Lady Hou closed her eyes tightly, her mind in turmoil, before finally speaking slowly.

"Fine, fine. Since you insist, I will grant your request. Have her leave the Marquis's residence in three days."

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhongzhi's expression instantly relaxed.

He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Mother. I'll take my leave now."

After Xie Zhongzhi left, Lady Hou sighed heavily by the window.

No one knows what kind of spell Xu Liuer cast on Xie Zhongzhi to make him so devoted to her!

In terms of talent and appearance, in what way is Qiu Yueli inferior to Xu Liuer?

"Fine," Lady Hou sighed again, then turned and instructed Granny Kang.

"Send a few people to quickly prepare the villa in the east of the city that I brought with me as part of my dowry, and tell Yue Li to move there tomorrow night."

"Her marriage can't be delayed any longer. She's been asked to marry so many people; we need to get her to choose one quickly."

"Both Young Master Zhang and Young Master Li are good choices; choose one."

Granny Kang nodded, "Yes, Madam."

Lady Hou rubbed her aching temples.

None of these children give her any peace of mind!

Moonlit Courtyard.

When Qiu Yueli saw the gloomy and somber Kang Mama, an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.

She quickly stood up, a smile on her face, "Granny Kang, what brings you here? Does Aunt have any instructions?"

Without any pleasantries, Kang Mama relayed the instructions from the Lady of the Marquis directly to her.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yueli felt her head buzz and went completely blank.

His eyes were filled with disbelief, his lips trembled, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

After a long while, she suddenly came to her senses and hurriedly shook her head: "No, it's impossible, how could Auntie do such a thing!"

Qiu Yueli's eyes were vacant. "I need to go find my aunt. I need to go find her and ask her properly."

“Miss, you don’t need to look anymore.” Kang Mama said coldly. “Madam is not discussing this with you, but informing you that you should pack your things quickly, as you will be moving out tomorrow evening.”

Qiu Yueli's heart suddenly clenched, and tears rolled down her cheeks like beads from a broken string.

How could things have turned out like this...?

Everything was fine yesterday...

She stayed in the Marquis's residence, and her public persona became that of a cousin of the Xie family, making her respected by everyone in the capital.

But if she's kicked out like this, how will she survive in the future?

Granny Kang glanced at her and sighed inwardly.

Of all people to offend, why did they have to mess with the second young master?

Now even the madam can't protect her.

Granny Kang turned and left, leaving Qiu Yueli alone, lying on the ground and weeping bitterly.

Zhiyuan Academy.

When Xie Zhongzhi returned, he told Xu Liuer everything that had just happened.

Upon hearing this, Xu Liuer's expression changed slightly, her eyes filled with surprise.

"How could my cousin do such a thing?"

"You can know a person's face but not their heart." Xie Zhongzhi sighed and said earnestly, "Liu'er, you've been protected by me too well. You have no idea how dangerous it is outside."

Xu Liuer found his words a bit strange, and she frowned as she asked, "But if we just kick her out of the Marquis's mansion like this, what will she do in the future?"

"Liu'er, you are too kind." Xie Zhongzhi looked at her with a look of disappointment. "You don't know, everyone in this Marquis's mansion has ulterior motives, and there are people everywhere trying to ruin our relationship."

"In this world, only I am truly sincere and wholeheartedly good to you. Everyone else has their own ulterior motives; they will never be sincere to you."

Xu Liuer bit her lip.

Her parents have both passed away, and apart from Xie Zhongzhi, she really has no relatives left...

Seeing her expression, Xie Zhongzhi's lips curled up slightly, and he continued speaking gently.