Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Ah Si, I almost let you escape...
It was a divorce letter.
When Ling Zhu delivered it to Xie Zhi, he was still busy tracking down the rebels at the Divine Strategy Division. The days of busy work had left him exhausted, but it couldn't offset the turmoil in his heart.
He even didn't dare to face Nie Xiangyi, afraid to hear the word "decision" from her again.
But she had many ways to justify her decision, like this divorce letter.
Nie Xiangyi's handwriting was clearly written on the letter paper, and the ink was not yet dry.
Her handwriting is not very elegant, but has a bit of the toughness of the northwest, which shows the sharpness and decisiveness when she wrote.
However, as he wrote each word, his handwriting gradually became weaker, with moist tear marks forming a circle that fell on the ink, creating an invisible black mist.
Even so, she still wrote her name, Nie Xiangyi, without hesitation at the end.
Xie Zhi clenched the divorce agreement tightly in his hand, nearly crushing it with the force of his palm. His eyes were filled with a deep chill as he asked in a cold voice, "Where's my wife?"
"Should...should still be in the mansion..."
"Prepare the horses and return home!"
In Xie Chengxin's eyes, Xie Zhi has always been indifferent and calm to the point of being hypocritical. He always maintains a cold and self-restrained attitude, as heartless as a god or Buddha, and indifferent to everything.
He finally got his wish and saw Xie Zhi's loss of composure.
Although he didn't know the content of the letter, the huge waves that suddenly appeared in his eyes were enough to make Xie Chengxin proud.
"Master Pei, take a guess? What was written in that letter that could cause our normally impassive Third Prince to leave in such a hurry?"
Pei Jue's expression changed slightly.
Although he didn't know what had happened a few days ago, he knew that Zhong Qi's death must have dealt a heavy blow to Nie Xiangyi.
Xie Zhi's misconduct must be related to Nie Xiangyi.
He couldn't help but look worried.
Xie Chengxin looked at him like this and sneered, "Master Pei, Zhong Qi is dead now, and Xie Zhi has no more leverage. I advise you to think it over carefully."
When Xie Zhi returned home, it was quiet and no one was around.
He seemed to have a premonition in his heart. He felt as if a large part of his heart had collapsed for no reason, and it was suddenly empty and confusing.
"Asi?"
No one responded.
"Madam was at home just now!" Ling Zhu's face suddenly changed.
"Go find it." Xie Zhi's expression was like a stormy sky, and under his calm eyes, an undercurrent was already surging.
He searched the entire mansion, even the house across the street. Xi Shi was still there, Bai He was still there, but Nie Xiangyi was gone.
Without Ling Zhu's obstruction, it would be easy for Nie Xiangyi to escape from here.
Xie Zhi's expression was cold as he ordered in a cold voice, "Seal off the Yongyi Marquis' Mansion and do not allow anyone to enter or leave!"
She finally wanted to escape.
Her feelings for him had originally stemmed from a misunderstanding. Now that the truth was out, she should have regretted it.
What's more, the cause of Mrs. Wen'an's death and Zhong Qi's sudden death were like a deadly catalyst, with almost no room for turning around.
He could only force her to stay.
Why could she just leave when she wanted to? Why could she break through all his hypocritical masks of coldness and self-restraint and then withdraw so easily?
It's ridiculous that everyone thinks he is heartless and has no desires, even Xie Chengxin once thought so. But only he knows his hypocrisy.
What self-discipline and restoration of rituals, what aloofness and self-restraint, it's nothing but a joke.
If he wants it, he will definitely grab it.
"Nie Xiangyi, it turned out you were the one who provoked me first."
Xie Zhi jumped onto his horse, the cold winter wind rustling his clothes, his eyes filled with a sharp look.
"Notify the Divine Strategy Guards to seal the city gates! If you have any news about the Madam, report immediately."
He spurred his horse into a gallop and turned to the west of the city.
The west gate of the city was the only way out to Shanzhou. If she wanted to leave, it had to be Shanzhou.
The carriage passed by and was about to leave the city gate when a black-armored Shen Ce guard suddenly appeared and pointed his spear, stopping everyone.
"What's going on?" Nie Xiangyi frowned and looked around. "It was fine just now, why did the city gate suddenly close?"
She felt strange in her heart. It couldn't be that Xie Zhi sent someone to stop her.
But in a moment she realized that she was overthinking it. Xie Zhi always kept public and private affairs separate. If he wanted to stop her, why would he go to such great lengths to mobilize so many people?
What's more, Xie Zhi had no reason to stop her.
Since you don't like it, now that your grandfather is dead, divorce is the best option.
A dull pain surged through her heart again, making even breathing painful. She laughed at herself for being useless, hearing him say such disgusting words about her, yet she couldn't let go.
"Miss, I heard that they are investigating the rebel party of Prince Jin. I think there will be no problem." Not long after, Han Xu came back after inquiring.
Nie Xiangyi hummed a sound, not taking it to heart. "I think it should be fine. I'll just wait for the inspection to pass."
"But I'm a little worried..." Hanxu's face showed some worry. "Now is a time of great turmoil. The rebellion is causing chaos and it's always unrest... It's better to stay in the capital. If I leave the city and run into the rebellion, what will happen?"
"What are you afraid of? They're not coming for us." Nie Xiangyi curled her lips. "If things don't work out, there's still Yang Qiu."
"But..." Han Xu seemed to want to say something else, but was blocked by Nie Xiangyi's words.
"I must go back to Shanzhou. My grandfather died in unclear circumstances, and I must go back to see him." Tears welled up in her determined eyes, "even if it's just to see him one last time and send him off."
Han Xu knew that she was stubborn and would never look back on her decision, so she simply nodded and said, "Yang Qiu and I will protect the young lady."
"Who is in the car? Do you have a pass?" The interrogating voice of the Shen Ce Guards outside suddenly sounded.
Han Xu got off the carriage and handed the pass to the Divine Strategy Guards, "Marquis Yongyi's Mansion, leaving the city to attend the funeral."
"Marquis Yongyi's Mansion?" When the Shen Ce Guard heard the name, his expression suddenly showed a little strange. He exchanged glances with the person next to him, and then saluted respectfully towards the carriage.
"To ensure there are no rebels hiding in the car, Madam Tangtu, please lift the curtain and allow us to investigate."
Nie Xiangyi did as he was told.
After seeing Nie Xiangyi's face, the Divine Strategy Guard seemed to have made up their mind. They simply bowed and said, "Madam, please wait for a moment."
"Why?" Nie Xiangyi looked at him. "I have a pass as proof, and there's no one else in the car. Please let me go."
The Divine Strategy Guard only said, "Please wait for a moment, Madam."
Nie Xiangyi began to feel doubtful.
"Wait." She looked at the Divine Strategy Guard in front of her suspiciously. "She just said I was from the Yongyi Marquis' Mansion. Why did you call me Madam without even looking at me?"
The Shen Ce Guard froze slightly and did not answer.
"Did Xie Zhi send you here?"
Still no one answered her, but just silently blocked the carriage, preventing her from leaving.
This silent yet forceful gesture angered Nie Xiangyi. "What reason do you have to stop me? Do you deserve the charge of abusing your power for personal gain?"
Everyone remained silent, and remained in a stalemate with Nie Xiangyi.
"Hanxu, let Yangqiu out." Nie Xiangyi gritted his teeth, "Let's force our way in!"
The Shen Ce Guard's expression changed at this point, "This is Shen Ce Guard official business, Madam, please be cautious!"
"Official business?" Nie Xiangyi looked at them coldly. "I have a pass here, so it's all legitimate! Let's see who dares to stop me!"
The Shen Ce Guards were suddenly in a dilemma.
They were afraid of hurting Nie Xiangyi, and they were also afraid that Nie Xiangyi would force his way out and fail to keep the person, and be blamed on both sides.
"Asi?"
The sudden gentle voice was like a life-saving straw, finally easing the tense situation.
Nie Xiangyi turned around and saw Pei Jue.
"Master Pei? Why are you here?"
Pei Jue raised his lips and smiled gently, "I just heard that the Shen Ce Guard had an emergency business, so I came to see it. I didn't expect to run into Sister A Si."
He glanced at the Shen Ce Guards who were blocking his way and asked, "Sister A Si, do you want to leave the city?"
Nie Xiangyi nodded, "I want to... go back to Shanzhou to see my grandfather off for the last time."
"My condolences." Pei Jue pursed his lips slightly, as if thinking for a moment, "Open the door and let them in."
Nie Xiangyi's eyes widened in surprise.
"Master Pei, this is His Highness's order. If..."
Pei Jue glanced at him and said, "I will bear all the consequences."
After hearing his words, the Shen Ce Guards stopped trying to stop them and just quietly made way for them.
It would be best if we could leave the city without any trouble. Nie Xiangyi smiled, a rare gesture. "Thank you, Master Pei!"
"I still prefer to hear you call me Brother Ziying." Pei Jue said as if jokingly.
He watched Nie Xiangyi lean over to get on the carriage, as if he was about to say something but hesitated, "Sister Ah Si, you..."
His usually gentle face now showed a complicated expression, "Will you... return to the capital?"
Nie Xiangyi's expression darkened, and a thousand thoughts flashed through her eyes, but she just shook her head lightly, "There is no home for me here."
Then she smiled brightly, "Ziying, please come visit me in Shanzhou later."
Pei Jue's face was filled with indescribable disappointment, but the moment he saw her smile, it instantly turned into relief. He nodded gently, "Yes. Take care on your journey."
Nie Xiangyi lowered the curtain. The moment the carriage left the city gate, her heart seemed to have let go of something, but also seemed to be empty.
She had returned to Beijing last year, and it had only been a year since then. So many things had happened in the intervening time that it felt like a lifetime had passed.
It felt like an invisible net was strangling my heart, bit by bit cutting into my flesh and blood, bringing me an unspeakable dull pain.
She thought, it will be alright.
If she had not heard Xie Zhi's voice at this moment.
"Master Pei, where do you want to put my wife?" Xie Zhi's voice was so cold that it seemed to freeze time.
"Your Highness!"
Nie Xiangyi suddenly lifted the curtain and looked back, her gaze meeting Xie Zhi's mid-air. He was perched high on his horse, which was slowly and leisurely moving towards her.
Those obsidian-like black eyes held an oppressive aura that made people feel inexplicably cold.
Those dark eyes were like a beast staring at its prey, with a kind of paranoia and determination that would never allow anything to escape from its grasp.
"Ah Si, I almost let you escape."
For the first time, Nie Xiangyi felt nervous when he looked at her like that. The clattering sound of the horse's hooves on the ground was like the beat of a drum on her heart, becoming more and more pressing.
"Hurry up and leave him alone," she subconsciously urged the driver. The urgency of this situation gave her an inexplicable feeling: if she didn't leave now, she wouldn't be able to leave.
As soon as the driver whipped his horse, Xie Zhi's figure blocked the carriage.
Even though he had come this far, she still refused to stop and wanted to leave.
His eyes were gloomy as he approached the carriage step by step.
"Ah Si, where else do you want to go?"
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