Xie Rongan sat down on the chair.
After a while, the businessman named Wei came in and bowed respectfully to Xie Rong'an.
"Thank you, sir."
"Wei..."
"I'm Wei Qingshu." He responded with a smile.
"Wei Qingshu, can you tell me what my most urgent problem is?" Xie Rong'an asked.
"Your daughter is imprisoned." Wei Qingshu said.
Xie Rongan had a cold face and was not very happy: "My daughter was just called in for questioning, she didn't commit any crime."
Wei Qingshu wore a genial smile. "Sir, the second son of the Zhang family of the Chancellery was murdered and thrown into the river. The murderer was Xia Siyuan, the son of the Ministry of Personnel. Xia Siyuan identified the man your daughter had asked him to kill."
Xie Rongan's face suddenly became tense.
It’s actually because of this reason.
He only knew that it was a homicide case, but he didn't know the details. The businessman knew more than he did, and as he expected, there was someone behind the businessman.
"My daughter would never do such a thing. Once Lord Gu finds out the truth, he will let my daughter go back." Xie Rong'an said with all his might.
"Thank you, sir. Are you really so sure that your daughter didn't do anything?"
Xie Rongan took a deep breath.
In fact, he wasn't really sure.
If it was his daughter from before, he would be sure, but his daughter's personality has changed so much in recent years.
"Moreover, Xia Siyuan accused your daughter of murder. After the interrogation, there are only two possibilities: either he is the mastermind or he instigated the murder. Either way, the punishment is severe." Wei Qingshu's face, which was always amiable, restrained its smile, and there was a bit of oppressive aura on his face.
When Xie Rongan thought about the result, he felt dizzy and his heart was pounding.
"Sir, but I have a way to help you." Wei Qingshu regained his friendly expression.
"How can I help? You are just a businessman. Few people dare to interfere in the cases tried by Gu Huainian, the Minister of the Dali Temple." Xie Rong'an said.
Gu Huainian, the Minister of the Dali Temple, is fair and strict, and he has the Gu family behind him, so how many people dare to interfere in the cases he is trying?
"Sir, I don't have it, but my master has a way." Wei Qingshu said confidently, "As long as you agree to what I mentioned a few days ago, the Dali Temple will release your daughter the next day."
The person behind this person is indeed powerful.
Xie Rong stroked his head and said, "Let me think about it."
"Alright, if you've made up your mind, please give me your answer," Wei Qingshu said respectfully. "However, if you hesitate for a moment, your daughter will suffer even more in prison. Please make a decision soon."
After Wei Qingshu finished speaking, he said goodbye and left.
Xie had been listening nearby. As soon as Wei Qingshu left, she hurriedly said, "Rong An, you can't do anything foolish. If you agree to this, then the bottom line you've been upholding for over a decade will be broken."
She knew her brother was a good and upright man. If this were true, his reputation would be completely ruined, and he would also violate the laws of the Great Zhou. If he was not careful, he would be imprisoned!
She couldn't bear to see her brother so confused!
Xie Rongan nodded: "Sister, I don't need to."
"Sister, I'm a little tired and want to lie down for a while." Xie Rongan said again.
Xie retreated and closed the door.
Xie Rongan lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling.
Many scenes emerged in his mind.
He thought about the time when his wife was pregnant and he knew he was going to be a father. He was so happy that he racked his brains to choose a name for the child.
If it is a daughter, she will be named "Fang Fei".
The spring grass is fragrant, and the door of the double-story building opens at dawn.
Later, his daughter was born. He became a father for the first time and looked at the little girl with both joy and caution.
He still remembered the first time his daughter called him dad. That day, when he came back from outside, the little girl stumbled into his arms and called him dad in a baby voice.
Little Dumpling has grown up and can walk and run. He often waits for me at the door when I return.
Later, he was away for longer and longer periods of time. When he returned from a business trip after a few months, his daughter looked at him with a strange look in her eyes...
His expression changed from smiling to bitter.
The scene turns to the daughter being taken away by the Dali Temple.
His expression became one of struggle.
Outside the door, Xie was pacing anxiously.
Based on her understanding of Rong An, she felt that Rong An would break his bottom line for Fang Fei.
He loves Fangfei so much and feels so guilty about her that he might give up everything for her.
If that were the case, Rong An's future and reputation would be ruined, and his life would be over!
How did it come to this?
Is there no other solution?
…
Marquis' Mansion.
Fourteen had been staying in the Marquis' Mansion according to Tangli's orders, and was well aware of Wei Qingshu's visit.
Fourteen reported to Tangli everything he had discovered today.
"Master, the condition proposed by Wei Qingshu is that if Xie Rong'an helps him and lets him do this business, he will help Xie Rong'an save Xie Fangfei."
"That Wei Qingshu is the man of the Third Prince Zhao Shu."
Tangli had a very clever mind. With Fourteen's words, he connected all the things together.
She had felt something was wrong before, and now everything connected.
It turns out that this was all Zhao Shu's conspiracy.
The person behind the scheme was actually Zhao Shu!
Regardless of whether Xie Fangfei instigated the murder or not, she was a suspect and was taken to the Dali Temple.
Zhao Shu used this to threaten Xie Rongan again.
Xie Fangfei is Xie Rongan's weak spot.
If Xie Rongan agreed, his reputation as an upright person would be ruined, and Zhao Shu would have a handle on him. He would have to work for Zhao Shu and become his tool.
Xie Rongan is a good official. It would be too pitiful if he ended up like this because of a time-traveling woman who harmed his daughter.
Tangli couldn't bear it.
"Fourteen, act according to what we said before." Tang Li made a prompt decision and looked at Fourteen.
"Yes, Master."
…
Xie Mansion.
A middle-aged monk in a monk's robe appeared at the door of Xie's house.
"The yin energy in this house is very strong." The monk said mysteriously.
The servants guarding the gate looked at him with some surprise and confusion.
The Great Zhou Dynasty did not prohibit the belief in ghosts and gods, and the people believed in gods and Buddhas.
But I don’t know whether this monk is a real monk or a fake monk.
The gatekeepers looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Donor, is there anyone in your mansion whose temperament has changed drastically and is not normal after falling into the water?" asked the monk.
"This... isn't it?"
"Yes, no one fell into the water." said the two servants.
"Master, come in and have a cup of tea?" At this moment, a voice sounded.
It was Xie who spoke.
These servants had only been here for a few years, so naturally they didn't know anything and didn't dare to discuss the affairs of their master's family.
But Xie knew it clearly.
After falling into the water, her temperament changed drastically, and she couldn't help but think of Fang Fei...
The monk nodded.
"I have come here on my journey and have a connection with you, the benefactor. Seeing that this mansion is in trouble, I would like to offer some advice."
"Where are you from, Master?" asked Xie.
"Donghua Mountain," the monk said, "My Buddhist name is Wuyan."
Donghua Mountain is a sacred place for Buddhism. It is said that the Buddha once established a temple here and preached the Dharma. Donghua Mountain has also produced many great masters.
"Master Wuyan, please come in." Xie said.
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