Her heart trembled, and she pretended to be ignorant: "I don't understand what you are talking about."
"This matter concerns the reputation of the Xie family. Xie Xiuyun's loss of chastity is a small matter, but the damage to the Xie family's reputation is a big deal. Now that it has become such a big deal, it is no longer a small matter in the harem. Even the old lady is furious."
"My father even personally contacted the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture and ordered them to immediately investigate. Everyone who went to Jingxin Temple today must be interrogated one by one. Do you think they won't find you?"
Her eyes flickered slightly, and she felt a little guilty.
Since the Xie family cares so much about it, it would be troublesome if she was really found out.
He saw a hint of fear in her eyes, and then he snorted softly, "Why else do you think I'm looking for you now? If I don't come today, maybe someone from the government office will come looking for you tomorrow. Why don't you tell me the truth?"
Wanruo's arrogance subsided a bit, and she looked at him with a much more honest look: "I didn't plot against her. She found Yuan Zhao herself, and the aphrodisiac incense was also prepared by Yuan Zhao. That room was arranged for me, but I couldn't go because of something. Who knew she would make the mistake."
Xie Xianyu felt a little better. Although he was still lying, his attitude was finally honest.
He frowned. "No matter what, this matter is inextricably linked to you. If the Xie family refuses to let you go, will your reasoning be of any use? The biggest fear of you doing this business now is getting into trouble. If the police come looking for you, will you still continue with this business?"
Wanruo found it strange to hear this. He kept referring to the Xie family as if the Xie family had nothing to do with him.
But she couldn't care less about that now: "What should I do?"
"You remember to ask me now?"
Wanruo: “…”
Xie Xianyu said calmly, "I'll go back and check on the situation. I'll tell you when I have news."
Wanruo was stunned for a moment, then said sincerely, "Thank you."
He glanced at her and realized that she would only behave herself when she needed help from others.
He said nothing more and turned and left.
Wanruo stood there in a daze, not knowing what was going on. She always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't put her finger on what it was.
When Xie Xianyu's carriage arrived at Xie's residence, he saw the Jingzhao Yin already waiting at the gate.
"Thank you, sir." Jingzhao Yin bowed with a smile.
Xie Xianyu leaned forward and got out of the car: "Master Wang, did you just meet my father?"
"Yes, Prime Minister Xie ordered me to thoroughly investigate the Jingxin Temple incident to see if someone is deliberately targeting the Xie family behind the scenes."
"Then Lord Wang will have to investigate carefully."
Jingzhao Yin quickly said, "Don't worry, Master Xie. I've kept your instructions in mind and will not reveal that Miss Qie."
"Thank you very much."
“You’re welcome!”
Xie Xianyu returned to the mansion and went straight to the front hall.
At this time, the eldest master was in the hall, pointing at the noses of the third master and the third wife and cursing loudly: "Your well-educated daughter has brought shame to the Xie family and even damaged the reputation of the entire Xie family! From now on, I won't be able to hold my head up in the court!"
The third master and the third mistress stood timidly in the hall, not daring to breathe.
The little maidservant called out, "The eldest master is back."
The third master immediately looked at Xie Xianyu for help as if he had seen a savior. The eldest master never cared about the affairs of the inner house. He was so angry today, and only Xie Xianyu in the Xie family could save him.
"Father." Xie Xianyu bowed.
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