Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 140: Kid, You’re Pretty Sneaky, Aren’t You?
"Oh, got hurt from a fall? What’s that got to do with us?"
Cao Yin widened his eyes and snorted disdainfully.
He had already heard from a few soldiers about the incident outside before Long Yue came in.
Luo Xiaoxiao is such a spoiled and arrogant girl, relying on her grandfather Luo Xie’s backing, she’s done plenty to make people’s teeth itch. Just last month, she injured one of his grandsons.
Cao Yin indeed wanted to cause trouble for Luo Xiaoxiao, but since his grandson was no match for her, he had to accept it.
He’s been holding this resentment in his heart for days, feeling quite depressed, but today that little witch finally stumbled because of this young man, making him exceedingly pleased!
Even if Li Qingmu wasn’t his granddaughter’s man, he’d still stand up for him.
"General, General Luo is furious, this might not be easy to handle..."
"Hmph, what’s so hard about it? His granddaughter got hurt, and instead of blaming that damned horse, he’s coming for us? Really thinks I’m a pushover? Ignore him..."
"Old Fool Cao, come out here, you coward!"
As Cao Yin was speaking, an angry shout came from a distance, and a middle-aged man in pitch-black armor with a long saber at his waist stormed over.
His face was full of rage, and because he was in such a hurry, the clashing of his blade and armor created a clanging sound, as if a storm arrived with him, exuding a fierce momentum.
"Old Thief Luo, are you blind? I’m standing right here! What, you want a fight? Bring it on, I’m not afraid of you!"
Cao Yin thumped his chest, looking tough, making the already tense atmosphere even tighter.
"Old Fool Cao, my granddaughter broke her leg and twisted her waist. The doctor said she almost ended up bedridden for life. This can’t go unresolved!"
Luo Xie pointed menacingly at Li Qingmu beside him, "It was this little bastard’s fault, and I’m going to take him away and chop him into pieces!"
Saying that, he reached out to grab Li Qingmu, but Cao Yin was not about to let that happen. He instantly threw a punch to stop him.
"Old Thief Luo, you think you can just snatch someone right under my nose? Ignoring me, huh?"
"Hmph, Old Fool, today I’m taking him, and no one can stop me!"
"Bang!"
The two of them started arguing and quickly began to grapple with each other, while the soldiers around seemed used to their bickering, not stopping them, but instead cheering them on.
"Prime Minister?"
Long Yue moved over, lightly poked her husband, seeing him watching intently as if... learning from their fight?
Long Yue remained silent, not disturbing him further.
Once Cao Yin and Luo Xie stopped fighting, Li Qingmu suddenly stepped forward and said earnestly, "General Luo, Miss Luo fell from her horse because of me, but it was her who started it. I merely retaliated! I apologize for that, but her fall from the galloping horse was unrelated to me!"
What?
At first, Luo Xie thought Li Qingmu was admitting his actions, kind of respecting the young man’s accountability. But hearing his subsequent words, he got infuriated.
What do you mean it’s unrelated to you? If it wasn’t for your doings, would my Xiaoxiao have fallen?
Luo Xie was enraged, pointing at Li Qingmu and scolded, "You little brat, if you had admitted, I might have spared your life as a true man! But you dare slander, I’ll kill you!"
He was about to charge again, but Li Qingmu suddenly asked, "Does General Luo have any evidence?"
"What?"
Luo Xie was taken aback, evidence?
"General Luo confidently accuses me of causing Miss Luo’s fall, yet there’s no basis for it. If you insist on pinning this on me, at least show some evidence, even if you’re framing, convince me!"
"You..."
Luo Xie felt like he was about to burst in anger. This little scoundrel dared accuse him of framing? Would a Luo Family General resort to such underhanded tactics?
But the problem was the young man’s serious demeanor made it seem like he was being unjustly accused?
"You rode on Xiaoxiao’s horse, and then she fell. How could it be unrelated?"
"General Luo, that’s laughable. If you slapped someone and they died the next day, does that mean your slap killed them?"
"Pfft!"
Long Yue burst into laughter; her husband’s ability to argue was truly impressive, a few words could infuriate someone!
Some soldiers around were also stifling their laughter, almost bursting out, but Luo Xie’s glare silenced them.
He was almost driven mad. Pointing at Li Qingmu, as if saying, "You little scoundrel, wait and see," then he waved, and someone brought the damned horse over.
"You little brat, take a look yourself! Xiaoxiao’s saddle was intact, but now it’s broken. Tell me, was it you who did this? You were the only one to touch the horse!"
Li Qingmu glanced at the broken saddle, surprised, "General Luo, I didn’t tamper with the saddle, but if it broke, it might be due to excessive force while riding, causing wear. This... is my responsibility. Punish me as you see fit!"
He stepped forward resolutely, with a firm look suggesting he was unfairly wronged. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
"You... I..."
Luo Xie was stunned, hurried to examine it, and found the saddle break indeed looked like it was worn out...
Could it be an accident?
Luo Xie found it hard to believe; it all seemed off, yet faced with evidence, could he back out?
Every entity has its rules, and even the military needs discipline. If he were to turn black to white, then where’s his credibility in the army?
The Luo Family and Cao Family had always been vying for the top military family title in Xinan. Recently, the Xiliang people were restless, coupled with an envoy’s assassination that might lead to war, so the Luo Family can’t embarrass themselves right now!
Yet, if he doesn’t handle this brat, he’ll be holding a grudge!
Panting heavily, he pointed at Li Qingmu, wanting to curse, but seeing his innocent eyes and wounded state, in the end, it would be the elder’s fault?
Finally, his gaze fell on Li Qingmu’s left hand; earlier, he braced with the whip barehanded, as a piece of whip hit his arm. The sleeve was torn, exposing a red mark beneath.
"This matter, old me will investigate further!"
Luo Xie left in a huff, his declaration made.
Once he left, Cao Yin squinted at Li Qingmu, inspecting him up and down, as if trying to see through him.
"Come with me!"
"Oh..."
Li Qingmu followed Cao Yin into the tent. Turning around, he was asked, "Tell me, did you make Luo Xiaoxiao fall off the horse?"
Though he had his suspicions, Cao Yin felt the need to ask, especially curious about how the saddle strap was made to appear naturally worn and broken.
"Yes!"
Li Qingmu didn’t deny it, taking out a bronze dagger and showing its blunt edge.
This dagger was a trophy from the northern assassin and had since become Li Qingmu’s possession.
Cao Yin, being clever, immediately understood and laughed aloud, "Haha, you sly boy, aren’t you?"
