Wanruo bandaged his wound more carefully, but she was thinking in her heart, but what she wanted was more than just a medicinal field.

After the wound was bandaged, Qing'an came in and announced that people from the Dali Temple had arrived.

Wanruo retreated behind the screen, and two officials hurried in.

"Finally, we've uncovered some clues. There are at least ten powerful families at the border between Beijing and Beijing. I was just having people search for them these past few days when someone suddenly reported that a border official had committed suicide. We investigated further and found irrefutable evidence that he had been in contact with bandits."

"who?"

"His name is Jiang Xian, a minor official of little note. He took the body to the bandit Ma to identify it, and he recognized it and said it was him."

Xie Xianyu sneered, "How dare a mere official like you take on such a big deal?"

"this……"

"It seems that the person behind this wants to settle the matter peacefully and is pushing out a scapegoat."

A hint of hostility emerged between Xie Xianyu's brows. It turns out he was afraid?

"But now that Jiang Yu's family is dead and he has no father or relatives, I'm afraid it's too late to investigate further..."

"Everyone has weaknesses. Otherwise, why would he be willing to die? Send someone to the border to investigate all his connections and make sure to dig out the person behind him." Xie Xianyu's eyes were fierce.

"Besides," he paused and sneered, "Since this guy has found a scapegoat, he must have let down his guard. He probably thinks he can rest easy. If he causes trouble again, I'll have to wait and see."

"yes."

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Qingshuixuan.

"Madam, Miss Jiang is here."

The eldest lady was stunned for a moment, then immediately said, "Please come in."

Jiang Xuejun walked in leisurely and bowed: "Bo Li."

"Why are you here?" The eldest lady was happy to see her and pulled her to sit down.

Jiang Xuejun looked worried: "I heard that the eldest son was suddenly injured by bandits..."

The fact that Xie Xiuzhu and Xu Wanruo disappeared overnight was not made public. The only thing told to the outside world was that the Xie family had been robbed and their treasures had been stolen. Xie Xianyu was accidentally injured while trying to catch the thief.

"Alas, there's no serious injury. The doctor said she'll be fine after just two weeks of rest." The eldest lady patted her hand and said, "Thank you for your concern."

"Well, I heard about this and was worried, so I came here in danger. And because of the strict rules for men and women, I really didn't want to visit the eldest master..."

Jiang Xuejun said this, and then asked casually, "The eldest master is injured now, is there anyone to take care of him?"

Of course she knew who was taking care of her. The Third Madam had already informed her that the bitch Xu Wanruo had crossed the road and had already taken up residence in Songhe Garden. Judging from the situation, she was probably planning to take in a concubine.

The eldest lady thought for a moment and finally spoke: "I have something to tell you. Xian'er has fallen for Wanruo."

Jiang Xuejun's face froze. The eldest lady had told her so casually, it seemed that taking a concubine was a done deal.

"I thought, after you two are married, we will officially give her a status. Now that Xian'er is seriously injured, let her serve by your side first."

To be honest, the eldest lady was not satisfied with Xu Wanruo, but Xie Xianyu had always been opinionated, and he only wanted a concubine. After all, it was his own business, and as a relative, she had no right to interfere.

As long as it's not too excessive, she will just turn a blind eye and let it go. Anyway, she is bound by the family rules of her ancestors, so she will just discipline the girl in the future.

Jiang Xuejun pinched his palms hard, then forced a smile: "That's right, I was worried that there would be no one to take care of the eldest young master, now I feel relieved."

"It's just..." Jiang Xuejun changed the subject, with some doubt on his face.

"Just what?" asked the eldest lady.

"I was acquainted with Miss Xu before, so why did she mention that she had someone else in her life?"

The eldest lady's expression suddenly changed: "What?!"

Jiang Xuejun quickly soothed the Madam, "Don't be angry, Bo Li. I think it might be a mistake. I heard that she and a scholar were in love with each other. At my birthday party, Miss Xu accidentally fell into the water, and it was that scholar who saved her. I always thought they were deeply in love."

The eldest lady slammed the table angrily: "Asshole!"

She had endured all of Xu Wanruo's inappropriate behavior, yet she still did something so disturbing?!

The eldest lady said in a deep voice, "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If she is really still having an affair with other men, such a woman must not enter the Xie family!"

Jiang Xuejun nodded and replied, "Yes."

But I felt so happy in my heart. Want to step on her head and ascend to heaven? Dream on!

The eldest lady sent Jiang Xuejun away and went straight to Songhe Garden.

Wanruo was still there with Xie Xianyu. She had nothing to do, so she passed the time flipping through a travelogue, while Xie Xianyu was dealing with files.

"The eldest lady is here." Cuizhu passed on the message.

The eldest lady came in right after and glanced at Wanruo with a cold face: "You leave first."

Wanruo was stunned for a moment, then stood up and left.

Xie Xianyu frowned slightly, "Is there anything wrong, dear?"

The eldest lady sat down with a sullen face: "It's nothing serious, I just came to see how your injury is recovering."

"That's quite good. Wanruo is knowledgeable in medicine and takes very good care of me."

"You protected her."

"Dear friends, I have something to say."

"What's up?"

"Now that Wanruo and I are known to everyone, I want to bring her in early to avoid embarrassment for her."

Upon hearing this, the eldest lady's expression turned even uglier, and she sternly said, "You're breaking our ancestral rules! How can you take a concubine before marrying a wife?!"

Xie Xianyu had a faint smile on his lips, and said casually, "I've been very well behaved, dear."

The eldest lady's face was slightly stiff, and she naturally understood the meaning of his words.

Her son was rebellious and unruly by nature, but now he has grown up and learned how to disguise himself. He acts like a self-disciplined and upright gentleman. Over time, she gradually believed that her son had really changed.

"Aren't you afraid that those censors will report you? You're an official in the imperial court now, so you should be more cautious!"

Xie Xianyu's eyes were filled with indifference. "The emperor wouldn't feel at ease with a minister who was too clean. Let them interfere. This is my private matter. I've made up my mind, so my parents don't have to worry about it."

The eldest lady was furious: "You really have been bewitched by this vixen! Do you know that she is also having affairs with other men? A woman like this still wants to enter the Xie family? Forget it!"