At that moment, Song Qingshu wanted nothing more than to hang Li Qinglu up and beat her senseless, but he could only cover for her first. "Maybe... maybe it was one of Helian Tieshu's trusted men who slipped through the net. To avenge his master, he deliberately devised this vicious scheme to ruin my reputation and make Wan'er and me suffer for the rest of our lives."
Qin Hongmian sucked in a cold breath. "That person is truly vicious."
"Yes, this move was indeed rather vicious." Song Qingshu's expression darkened. After all, he could not understand why Li Qinglu had done such a thing.
The two soon fell silent again. After a while, Qin Hongmian spoke hesitantly. "Don't mention what happened tonight to Wanqing."
Song Qingshu looked somewhat apologetic. "Madam, you have sacrificed too much by doing this."
Qin Hongmian shot him an annoyed glare. "What, are you planning to take responsibility?"
Song Qingshu was instantly left speechless. Still, he understood that there was truly no way to take responsibility for such a mess.
"From now on, we will both forget what happened tonight. Don't mention it in front of Wan'er either. That will spare us unnecessary trouble." Qin Hongmian took a deep breath and spoke calmly.
Song Qingshu nodded. "All right."
"You should leave now. I need to rest." Qin Hongmian calmly gave him the order to leave.
"Once dawn breaks tomorrow, I'll send someone to arrange Madam's daily needs. Madam can stay here for now." Song Qingshu took a few steps toward the door, then suddenly turned back awkwardly. "Um... Madam, could you throw me the clothes on the bed?"
Qin Hongmian's heart skipped a beat. She looked around and snapped, "There are no clothes of yours!"
Song Qingshu pointed awkwardly at the blanket. "It seems they're under