"Be exempt from formalities."
Ye Chengye raised his hand, as if to help her up, and then asked, "I heard that your mansion is preparing to host a grand banquet, is that right?"
The steward replied respectfully, "Yes, yes. This servant wishes for Master and Eldest Miss to show their faces at the banquet."
"Oh, my daughter's injuries have healed?"
Ye Chengye said in surprise.
"Indeed. During the two years Eldest Miss spent at Medicine King Valley, she diligently cultivated every day, so she has fully recovered and can cultivate anytime."
"Mmm, good, good, good."
Ye Chengye nodded happily.
"Guards, go and bring over those fine wines and meats!"
"Yes, Master!"
After Ye Chengye gave his orders, he turned to Ye Qingli and said, "Qingli, you don't need to be polite. Stay here for a while longer. Since you have nothing to do at Medicine King Valley, just keep me company."
"Mmm, thank you, Father, for your kind invitation."
"Alright, you can all leave now."
After everyone had left, Ye Chengye pulled Ye Qingli aside to chat.
However, a smile remained on his face throughout.
Ye Qingli felt as if she were dreaming.
Her father was actually inviting her back to the mansion?
This was as unlikely as the sun rising in the west!
"Father, are you not feeling well?"
Ye Qingli leaned in to touch Ye Chengye's forehead.
"Aiya!"
She suddenly let out a cry of pain.
"What's wrong?"
Ye Chengye asked strangely.
"I just returned, so I forgot to change my clothes."
"It doesn't matter, you are the Eldest Miss of the Ye family now, you don't need to wear those gaudy clothes!"
"But, I still feel like I'm dirty and uncomfortable."
Ye Chengye patted his clothes.
"Hahaha."
Ye Qingli burst into laughter.
"Then go and freshen up."
Ye Chengye gestured for Ye Qingli to go behind the screen.
His expression was serious as he stared at the screen.
Although this was a lady's boudoir, in Ye Chengye's heart, his daughter was already married to Emperor Yun'an.
His daughter was destined to marry into the imperial palace!
He did not want his daughter to attend the palace banquet looking disheveled and out of place!
Soon, the sound of splashing water could be heard from behind the screen.
Ye Chengye finally let out a sigh of relief.
He turned and walked to a hidden compartment.
With a "click," the compartment slid open.
Inside was a small box.
Ye Chengye took out the box and retrieved a set of vibrant red clothing from it.
"This red dress was personally chosen by me, it will absolutely not be disrespectful to anyone. Qingli, try it on with confidence, I believe in your beauty."
After speaking, Ye Chengye withdrew.
Not long after, a crisp and melodious sound of bells came from behind the screen.
"Ding ding dong dong."
"Ding dang."
"Ding ding dong dong."
Ye Chengye tapped on the table incessantly, his face filled with satisfaction.
His daughter was becoming more beautiful as she grew!
He couldn't wait to take her to the capital and show her off to the noble young men there.
At this moment, the steward hurried in.
"Master, Eldest Miss has just emerged from her bath. However, I saw that she seemed very unwell."
"What's wrong?"
Ye Chengye immediately became concerned.
"Is Eldest Miss ill?"
"Yes."
The steward said, "This servant saw that Eldest Miss seemed unaccustomed to this place, so she has been coughing..."
"Coughing!"
Ye Chengye was furious.
"You bunch of good-for-nothings! How do you usually take care of Eldest Miss?"
"Why are you still standing there? Hurry and wake Eldest Miss!"
"Yes."
A guard immediately ran out and dashed to Ye Qingli's courtyard.
At this time, Ye Qingli was lying on the bed.
Her face was flushed, and steam was rising from her body.
Moreover, her chest rose and fell rapidly.
She looked as if she was in great pain.
The guard rushed to Ye Qingli's side.
"Slap!"
He slapped her fiercely!
"Bitch, who are you pretending to be?"
"You were recovering from your injuries at Medicine King Valley, weren't you? How dare you come out here and swindle people?"
"Do you know that this is deceiving the emperor? It's a capital offense!"
"Slap!"
The guard's slap continued to hit Ye Qingli's face heavily.
"Bitch, for the sake of Eldest Miss, I'll spare your life! You'd better quickly confess who sent you here! Otherwise, I'll beat your butt black and blue!"
He threatened her while brandishing his fists.
Then, he landed a heavy blow on Ye Qingli's buttocks!
"Pfft!"
A mouthful of blood splattered on the ground.
Ye Qingli's eyes became vacant.
"Who... are you?"
"Me? Heh, I am your father!"
"Pah, I spit on you!"
Ye Qingli spat out the blood in her mouth.
"You beast, I'll fight you to the death!"
She suddenly jumped up, her arms flailing like claws, and lunged at the guard!
"Bang!"
She kicked the guard.
Sending him flying several meters away!
"Ouch!"
The guard rolled on the ground.
"You insolent wench! You dare to strike me? You're seeking death!"
With that, he threw a punch.
"Pfft!"
Ye Qingli's ribs were broken!
She was sent crashing to the ground by his blow.
"You, you, you dare to kill me, you will be punished!"
"Punished?"
The guard sneered.
"I offended a divine physician, and he beat me like this. Not only was I not healed, but I was also confined for three months! Now, I want you to take the blame for me! I want you to pay with your life!"
"You, you, you can't kill me, if you kill me, you will die too!"
"Hahaha, I will die?"
"I intend to live longer than you!"
He grabbed Ye Qingli and, like picking up a chick, tossed her towards the door!
"Splat!"
Ye Qingli fell to the ground.
"Ugh..."
Ye Qingli couldn't help but cry out, clutching her stomach.
She felt a sharp pain from her abdomen, and then a warm current flowed from her lower body.
"Wah!"
Ye Qingli immediately vomited.
Her stomach and intestines had been empty for a long time, with no food.
Everything was now on the floor.
"Pah, pah, pah..."
The guard glared at her viciously.
"You think I don't dare to kill you?"
Ye Chengye had just walked in.
He frowned and said, "Xiao Qi, how could you do this?"
He pointed at Ye Qingli, who was vomiting messily on the floor, and said, "Qingli is your sister, how could you be so cruel?"
"Hmph, I spit on you!"
Ye Qingli crawled up from the ground.
She said coldly, "You are not fit to be my father. I have no father!"
"Slap!"
Ye Chengye raised his hand and slapped her fiercely.
"You little brat! I will teach you a lesson today!"
"Slap, slap, slap!"
He repeatedly slapped Ye Qingli countless times, each one a resounding smack.
Ye Qingli's cheeks instantly began to swell.
"You dare to touch my sister, I will kill you!"
Ye Chengye trembled with rage.