Qing'an didn't have time to think about it and immediately followed Xie Xianyu's steps.
Wutong Pavilion.
A little maid ran in hurriedly and said, "Master."
The Third Master was taking a nap on the soft couch, with two cute little maids massaging his shoulders and legs, one in front and one behind him. He felt so comfortable.
The little maid disturbed him, and he cursed impatiently: "You bastard! What are you making such a fuss about?"
The little maid hurriedly said, "It's the eldest son who came and said he wanted to see the master."
The Third Master's expression immediately changed. He rolled over and sat up from the couch, pushing aside the pretty maid who was in the way and glaring, "Who did you say is here?"
"It's the eldest son." The little maid repeated again: "He's at the door."
The Third Master said in a panic: "Hurry, hurry, please come in."
The third branch of the Xie family has always been transparent. Xie Xianyu is the eldest son of the eldest branch and the eldest son of the Xie family. His status and position are not even a little bit lower than that of the third master, and they have never had any intersection in the past.
But he came in person one day, and the Third Master was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and didn't dare to neglect him at all.
Not long after, Xie Xianyu strode into the hall. The Third Master personally greeted him and asked with a smile, "Xian'er, why didn't you tell me you were coming? I could have asked someone to prepare something."
Xie Xianyu bowed and said, "Third Uncle, you're too polite. I'll just sit for a bit and leave. Tea is not necessary."
The third master suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. It seemed that this was not a good thing.
"What's the reason for coming here?"
Xie Xianyu said calmly, "I went to Taiming Lake the other day and heard about a scandal."
"What scandal?"
"It's said that the girl from the Xie family stole something, and everyone knows about it. The Xie family is a noble family, and their daughters should be role models of ladylike behavior. Making such a thing public is unbearable and damages the reputation of the Xie family. I hope that Uncle San will teach her well in the future so that she won't do it again."
The Third Master's face flushed crimson, and he was so angry that he could barely breathe. He glared at the Third Madam who had just arrived and asked, "Who stole something?"
The third wife's heart skipped a beat. She had originally wanted to keep the matter under wraps and make a big deal out of a small matter, but she had not expected that the matter would be brought directly to the attention of the third master.
The Third Madam's face turned grim: "Master, this matter..."
The Third Master knew who it was without having to think about it. If it was any other concubine's daughter who stole something, the Third Madam would have beaten her up and come to complain.
The Third Master was furious, but he still maintained his composure and said to Xie Xianyu shamefacedly, "I'll take this matter to heart. I won't let that girl embarrass herself again."
Xie Xianyu bowed, "Thank you, Third Uncle."
He glanced at the third lady, turned around and left without stopping.
Seeing Xie Xianyu had already left, the Third Master shouted angrily, "Someone, go get Miss Xiao!"
Someone immediately went to invite him, and Xie Xiuyun came in timidly: "Dad..."
The Third Master slapped her in the face and said, "You shameful thing! How dare you call me dad? I wish I could beat you to death!"
Xie Xiuyun was slapped to the ground, covering her face and crying unconvincedly: "Dad, it was Xing'er who stole it. She framed me..."
"You still dare to be stubborn!" The Third Master slapped him again.
The Third Master couldn't suppress his anger at all. This matter even got to the point where Xie Xianyu came to criticize him. After all, he was an elder, but he lost all his face because of this good-for-nothing daughter!
The Third Madam hurried to protect her: "Master, please stop hitting me. Xiuyun already knows she was wrong!"
The Third Master was so angry that he pointed at their noses and cursed, "I shouldn't have married you in the first place. You're more of a hindrance than a help, and you've only brought shame upon me! Xie Xiuyun is not allowed to leave the house from now on. What Spring Festival banquet? With her character, she's lucky to be married off. Lock her up in the house and don't allow anyone to visit. Let's temper her!"
"father!"
Xie Xiuyun cried and made a fuss, but it was of no use. The Third Master turned away in anger, and two maids rushed out and dragged Xie Xiuyun away, locked her in the room, and locked it.
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Wan Ruoqian originally thought that she had offended Xie Xiuyun this time, and that she would probably find ways to retaliate, but she never expected to learn that she was put in solitary confinement.
"It is said that when the Third Master found out, he flew into a rage and gave Miss a good scolding and put her in solitary confinement. No one was allowed to visit her, and even the Third Madam's pleas were useless." Su Yue said.
Wan Ruo was a little confused: "Third Master is still involved in these trivial matters?"
The third master's wife didn't care about anything and just drank and had fun all day long, hanging out with the maids.
"Who knows? Maybe he felt it was too embarrassing."
Wanruo breathed a sigh of relief. This was a good thing, as it prevented Xie Xiuyun from causing trouble again. At least something went well for her.
Su Yue hesitated and said, "Miss, it's almost evening."
Wanruo pursed her lips: "I understand."
She took out the medicine bag she had just made and handed it to Su Yue: "Go out of the house and buy me some medicinal herbs. Stop by Penglai Inn and give this to Lin Han."
"yes."
Wanruo got up and headed for Songhe Garden. As usual, she walked around the main garden, followed a secluded path among the rockery, and finally entered Songhe Garden.
All along the way, she was thinking about how to get Ajin out of the Xie family and settle him down.
But after thinking about it for a long time, she still couldn't come up with a safe solution.
All the members of the Xu family were eyeing her covetously, and outside of the Xie Mansion, she really couldn't find anyone who could help her.
I was thinking all the way and soon arrived at Songhe Garden.
"My cousin is here. Please come in. I'm waiting for you in the study in the waterside pavilion."
Wanruo nodded and walked in.
Xie Xianyu just came out of the side room holding a zither and placed it on the low table. Seeing her coming, he gestured for her to sit down: "Let's learn the zither today."
Wanruo was stunned. Is he serious?
Wanruo wanted to struggle a bit more: "I thought about it and felt that I didn't seem to have any talent for playing the piano..."
Xie Xianyu glared at her. "How do you know if you haven't tried it? Sit down."
Wanruo had no choice but to sit down obediently.
Xie Xianyu stood behind her, bent over, his right hand stroking the strings. His deep voice echoed in her ears: "First, learn the fingering techniques: wipe, pick, hook, pluck, split, support, strike, and pluck."
His fingers were long and slender, with distinct knuckles. When he casually plucked the strings, a clear sound came out.
But she was uneasy. She didn't know if it was because he was too close to her, but she felt her ears tingling.
"You try it."
"Ah?" She was stunned. What was she trying?
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