Chapter 162: Being led by her nose

Xie Yingmian didn't care.

Of course she knew that Hongyao was an ungrateful person who could never be tamed.

Hong Yao is a person of humble status, but has lofty ambitions. He thinks he is smart, but in fact he is arrogant.

When Hong Yao learned that she had become a concubine, she would only think that it was because of her own charm and that her methods had worked, and she would not think that there was anyone helping her.

She didn't expect Hongyao to do anything.

All she wanted was to let Hongyao and Madam Xie Hou fight with each other.

With Hongyao's personality, she wouldn't care if she was given a little sunshine. Only by letting her stand higher can she better stir up the muddy water in Xie Mansion.

"It's rare for Madam Xie to speak the truth." Xie Yingmian said, "As a courtesy, I also want to say something to Madam Xie."

"If you do too many bad things, you will always meet ghosts."

Mrs. Xie Hou suddenly thought of the word "floating".

She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she felt a chill on the back of her neck again.

"Xie Yingmian, the agreement has been signed. It's in black and white. You can't deny it."

"I will return the indentures of the three maids to you as you requested, and I will also make Hongyao your concubine. You must keep the situation under control."

"If you go back on your word, I will fight you to the death, even if it costs me my life."

After Madam Xie Hou finished her harsh words, she put her copy of the agreement in her arms.

She didn't dare stay in Haitang Garden and hurried out.

After reaching the door,

Xie Yingmian's voice came faintly.

"Madam Xie had better return to the banquet immediately, pretend nothing happened, and entertain the guests well. If anyone asks, just sigh and pretend you have something to hide."

"If they want to watch the fun, you can pretend to stop them and pretend to be anxious, but don't really stop them."

"As for my intentions, you will soon know."

Mrs. Xie Hou did not respond and did not stop.

She almost ran away as if there was a dog chasing her.

In the Begonia Garden.

Xiao Kui took off the white curtain on her body and pulled off the paper on her face.

There were two black eyes drawn on the paper with a brush, no mouth or nose, which looked very funny.

"She's so timid. This scared her." Xiao Kui felt bored.

Xie Yingmian smiled and said, "Your Qinggong is really good."

Xiaokui nodded.

That’s right.

He dares to claim that his lightness skill is second to none, and no one dares to claim to be first.

"Is that all?" Xiao Kui was not satisfied.

Xie Yingmian said, "That's fine."

She asked Xiao Kui to act like a ghost not to scare people, but to break down Mrs. Xie Hou's psychological defenses.

Xiaokui was puzzled.

Shen Tingsi frowned slightly.

Xiao Kui couldn't see clearly, but he could see clearly.

Mrs. Xie Hou originally came to call for an explanation and wanted to put the blame on Xie Yingmian.

Xie Yingmian only used a simple trick, and Lady Xie Hou was led by the nose by Xie Yingmian.

Judging from Xie Yingmian's words and deeds,

Her behavior is really rough...

To put it bluntly, it's vulgar.

Just like the old lady at the village head, pulling someone's hair and slapping them, it would take several years of practice to do that.

She scolds when she should be scolded and beats when she should be beaten, which is completely different from the noble ladies in the capital.

This is consistent with the fact that she grew up studying Zhuangzi.

The strange thing is,

Xie Yingmian has the boldness of a farmer, the strategic planning of a superior, and superb medical skills.

This is a very contradictory point.

What kind of environment could have shaped Xie Yingmian's character and abilities?

Shen Tingsi's eyes were as sharp as torches.

"Sir Shen." Xie Yingmian said, noticing Shen Tingsi's gaze, "Just let the people from the Six Punishments Department come in directly through the main gate."

Shen Tingsi understood Xie Yingmian's thoughts.

The Six Criminal Departments are different from the Yamen.

The Six Punishments Department is only responsible for serious criminals, and those who are targeted by the Six Punishments Department will most likely not have a good end.

The Six Punishment Department will enter the Xie Mansion openly, and all eyes will be focused on the Xie Mansion.

This case must be made public even if it is not public.

Soon, people from the Six Punishments Department arrived.

Nearly twenty masters from the Six Punishments Department, dressed in special costumes embroidered with the five elements of gold, wood, water, fire and earth, entered the Xie Mansion in an orderly manner.

When Xie Laosan received the news, everything went dark before his eyes again.

Why is the Six Punishment Department here for no reason?

No matter how absurd the boss is or how bad his reputation is, it is the private matter of the Marquis' Mansion.

Why would the Six Criminal Divisions, which are only responsible for major cases, join in the fun?

Could it be...

The Xie family had indeed committed a crime serious enough to warrant the confiscation of their property.

Xie Laosan was immediately frightened and broke out in a cold sweat.

Not only Xie Laosan thought so, but other guests also thought so.

The officer from the Sixth Criminal Division who led the team bowed and politely said to the pale-faced Xie Lao San, "Master Xie, don't be nervous."

"A murder has occurred in Haitang Garden. The deceased has a special identity. Lord Shen has taken over the case and ordered us to come and investigate. Please forgive me for disturbing you."

"Without further delay, please thank Mr. San for taking us to Begonia Garden."

After hearing this, Xie Laosan breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, fortunately, it was not the Xie family who committed any crime.

He was like a drowning man who suddenly breathed in fresh air and came back to life.

"Don't disturb me, don't disturb me, please come this way." Xie Lao San said, and suddenly realized that something was wrong.

Wait, a murder happened in Haitangyuan?

Isn’t Begonia Garden the place where King Rui’an rests?

Could it be that the dead person is King Rui'an?

Xie Laosan felt like he was going to die again.

How could the healthy King Rui'an die?

The death of King Rui'an in Xie's mansion is a big deal.

Regardless of whether the matter is handled well or not, the Xie family will offend the Rui'an Palace.

Day by day, what is going on!

Xie Laosan was overwhelmed, so he gritted his teeth and took the people from the Six Punishments Department to Haitang Garden.

When the others heard that the Xie family had not committed a crime serious enough to warrant confiscation of property, but only a murder had occurred, they were very curious about who was responsible for the Six Criminal Department mobilizing such a large force.

They all followed in Xie Laosan's footsteps.

Not only the male relatives, but also the female relatives.

Earlier, Lady Xie Hou had rarely listened to Xie Yingmian's words, and returned to the banquet as if nothing had happened. She smiled and asked everyone to eat and drink well, and apologized to everyone.

A curious person asked a few questions about Lord Xie, but Lady Xie hesitated to speak, sighing as if she had something to hide.

Not long after, people from the Six Punishments Department arrived and said that a murder had occurred.

People rarely saw the Six Criminal Department handling cases in public, so they wanted to go over and take a look.

Madam Xie Hou followed Xie Yingmian's instructions and pretended to stop her.

She certainly couldn't stop it from succeeding.

So, all the men and women gathered outside the Begonia Garden.

In the Begonia Garden.

Seeing that most people had arrived, Xie Yingmian said, "Master Shen."

"That's what happened."

"The deceased led me here and told me that her purpose was to seek justice for General Longyuan. I don't know General Longyuan, and I don't know what justice the deceased wanted."

"The deceased did not explain. She poisoned herself, attacked my maid, led my maid to fight back, and poisoned my maid at the same time."

"By the time I discovered her, she had already taken effect from the poison. No medicine could cure her, and I couldn't save her."

"My maid took the antidote pill in time and barely managed to save her life."

"When I was leaving here with my maid, I heard strange noises coming from near the rockery."