"I dare to say this, so I will do it."
Jiang Xuejun was a little moved and asked suspiciously, "What do you want?"
"What else can I ask for? I just hope that when you enter the Xie Mansion in the future, you can help me and find a good marriage."
Jiang Xuejun raised her chin in a superior manner: "That's nothing. If you can really help me get rid of Xu Wanruo, I will speak for you in front of the Madam and ask for a good marriage for you."
Jiang Xuejun paused, then stared at her again: "That's only if you can get rid of her."
Xie Xiuyun smiled maliciously: "I heard that a group of horse bandits have recently infiltrated the capital. If you fall into their hands, they will rape you first and then kill you. If anyone falls into their hands, it will be a fate worse than death. Miss Jiang's brother has traveled all over the country, so he should have some way to bribe them."
Jiang Xuejun sneered: "Xu Wanruo hardly ever leaves the house. Are you using this stupid trick to let the bandits break into the Xie family?"
"The Qing Dynasty Festival is coming soon, and there will be a lantern festival tonight. It will be crowded and lively, so isn't it a good opportunity to make a move? As for Xu Wanruo, I have my own way to make her fall into my trap."
Jiang Xuejun's eyes lit up: "Okay."
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When Wanruo returned to Qiu Shui Courtyard, she saw Xie Xiulin waiting for her.
Wanruo was a little surprised: "Xiulin?"
The salt tax case was closed, and the evidence of Duke Zheng's guilt was conclusive. His title was stripped, his female relatives were enslaved, his men were exiled, and Duke Zheng was even executed in the street.
After this incident, Xie Xiulin locked herself in the room and refused to see anyone. Wanruo knew that she had suffered a blow and humiliation and was probably going to be alone for a while.
"Sister Wanruo, you're back." Xie Xiulin has lost a lot of weight, but looks calmer than before.
"Are you feeling better?" Wanruo asked softly.
Xie Xiulin curled the corners of her lips. "I've been depressed these days, and I'm sorry to have worried my sister, but people always have to grow up. Last time, I was too eager for quick success, and I deserved to be deceived. What's there to be upset about? I want to thank you for saving me."
Xie Xiulin held her hand and said, "If it weren't for you, I don't know what would have happened to me one day."
Wan Ruo patted her hands and said, "It's over, it's over. There's no loss, and your reputation hasn't been damaged. We should always look forward."
Xie Xiulin's eyes paused for a moment, then he forced a smile: "Yeah, luckily no one noticed."
Wanruo began to organize the medicinal herbs, and Xie Xiulin helped her as usual.
"The Qing Dynasty Festival is coming in a few days. Why don't we go out for a walk together?" Xie Xiulin suddenly suggested.
Wanruo was a little uninterested: "Forget it, I don't really want to go out."
She didn't like crowds to begin with, and in this situation, she was in no mood at all.
"I heard that during the annual Qichao Festival, there will be a beautiful lady from Loulan acting as a goddess. It's a rare sight and very lively. There will also be many activities during the lantern festival in the evening. It would be a shame to miss it."
Xie Xiulin begged, "Just think of it as keeping me company. It's boring for you to be bored at home all day. Wouldn't it be nice to go out and relax?"
Wanruo pursed her lips, but finally nodded.
She was about to leave, and this would probably be the last holiday they could spend together.
Xie Xiulin said happily: "Then it's settled!"
Wan Ruo curved her lips and nodded: "Yeah."
Xie Xiulin helped Wanruo prepare the herbs and chatted with her, as if he had returned to his lively and innocent self.
She didn't leave Qiu Shui Court until it was getting dark.
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