Chapter 176 Liquidation
"Go, find someone to bring Xie Shan over."
Xie Boyu was horrified: "Mother, do you mean the fire in the textile and dyeing plantation was caused by Father..."
Xie San Niang waved her hand, interrupting him.
But now she was thin and bony, her face was bluish-red, and she looked like a demon, which made her look rather sinister.
"Others may not know the reason, but don't you?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Boyu's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
He turned his head and said, "You all go back. I'll handle this with my mother."
Xie Chengzhi knew some of the family's past affairs. Upon hearing this, he frowned, as if he wanted to leave but was unwilling to move an inch.
Xie Jingyuan spoke directly: "Send Third Madam back to Zhiyun Pavilion."
Jiang was taken away by the old woman, but Xie Jingyuan stood still.
There were some things he had been wondering about for a long time.
For example, why has his father always lived in seclusion in the Xie family's Buddhist hall since he can remember, rarely appearing in front of others?
Moreover, although his father was nearly a decade younger than his mother, he had never seen his father manage the family business; his mother handled everything inside and outside the home by herself.
During his years in Suzhou, he occasionally heard rumors about his father's previous business dealings.
If the father were to step down and work together with the mother, the Xie family would be far more successful than it is now.
For nearly twenty years, my father has been living in the small Buddhist shrine, rarely seeing anyone in the family, and his relationship with my mother is extremely strained.
Even the servants were divided into two factions: one revered the father, and the other was close to the mother.
And what's even stranger is...
Xie Jingyuan lowered his eyes, forcing himself not to look at Xie Qi.
What's even stranger is that the Xie family's attitude towards Xie Qi is extremely bizarre.
Even Xie Chengzhi, who is usually outspoken, keeps silent whenever Xie Qi is mentioned.
The truth that had remained a mystery for years was about to be revealed before him, so Xie Jingyuan naturally wouldn't leave.
He didn't move, Xie Chengzhi didn't move, and Zheng Shu stood aside with her hands in her pockets, clearly looking like she wanted to watch the show.
Seeing that no one moved, Xie Boyu frowned and looked at Xie Xuchuan and Xie Qi: "You two go back first..."
Xie Xuchuan clenched his fist and turned his face away.
Xie Qi sneered, "I won't reply. I think what's going on down there is something to do with me."
Upon hearing this, Xie Sanniang grinned, her eyes filled with madness: "Let him stay if he wants, so he'll know what he is."
Upon hearing this, Xie Qi tightened his grip on the Shen Yuan Pearl.
Shen Yuanzhu sighed softly, thinking to herself that the mystery of Xie Qi's origins, which he had been so persistent about for so many years, was about to be revealed today.
She turned around and said softly, "I'll wait for you at Qianxiang Courtyard."
Although they were husband and wife, she didn't want to know too much, and she was even less willing to see him in an embarrassing situation.
Human relationships are as fragile as paper, and so is the bond between husband and wife.
She was content with occasional romantic moments with Xie Qi; she didn't want to know anything more.
The more she knew, the more entangled they became, which she had no intention of doing.
After a moment's thought, Shen Yuanzhu said, "No matter what happens, I will stand by my husband's side. I will take care of everything. Don't be stubborn."
After saying that, Shen Yuanzhu was about to leave, but Xie Qi stopped her.
"It's alright, I hope you're here."
Xie Qi took her hand and gently stroked it.
Over the years, he had long suspected his origins.
The worst thing is that Xie Boyu has an affair, and although they brought him back, they dared not interfere too much.
Xie San Niang hated men taking concubines, so she despised him, while Xie Boyu was timid and weak, and had ignored him all these years.
What I couldn't understand when I was young, I've figured out over the years.
Xie Qi lowered his eyes, his only worry being that Yuan Zhu would mind.
He pulled her close and whispered in her ear, "Yuanzhu, perhaps I am just a child born from Xie Boyu's affair. Would you mind?"
After a moment's hesitation, Shen Yuanzhu shook her head.
She didn't care about Xie Qi's identity, nor did she care about anything else.
Seeing the relaxed expression on her face, Xie Qi slowly let out a sigh of relief.
Then he... has nothing to be afraid of.
The two embraced tightly, while Xie Xuchuan stood in the corner, staring intently at Shen Yuanzhu.
His palms were sweaty, and he felt nervous.
If Xie Qiruo's background is unusual, can his marriage with Yuanzhu be called off?
Or perhaps Xie Qi's identity is beneath him; is he an illegitimate child? Or perhaps a wild child not raised in the family, a status even lower than that of a child born out of wedlock...
Xie Xuchuan clutched his chest, for the first time in his life, such a sinister thought had arisen.
He was a little flustered, but he couldn't help feeling excited and happy.
Pressing down his hand, which was trembling slightly with excitement, Xie Xuchuan gritted his teeth, not allowing himself to reveal any of his thoughts.
"Go on, what are you all standing here for? Go and bring Xie Shan to me."
Xie San Niang shouted sharply, but before anyone inside could move, a voice came from outside the door.
"No need to invite me, I came by myself."
Xie Shan held a string of Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, which had been smoothed and polished by handling.
He was much younger than Xie San Niang, and given Xie San Niang's current serious illness, the two were worlds apart.
Xie Shan remained indifferent as he looked at her ferocious appearance.
Seeing this, Xie Boyu hurriedly asked, "Father, do you know who did the fire at the weaving and dyeing garden today?"
"Is something this obvious even necessary to ask?"
Xie Sanniang said, "The fire at the weaving and dyeing garden was started by such an ungrateful and treacherous person."
"You want my Xie family to perish overnight, you want me to die with my eyes open, you know I value the Xie family's legacy the most, yet you deliberately chose to do this when I was about to die."
"You want me to die without being able to close my eyes in peace."
Xie Sanniang's face contorted with rage: "Xie Shan, you're an ungrateful beast!"
Xie Shan didn't even lift his eyelids when he heard this.
Xie Boyu said, "Father, I don't believe you would do such a thing. Why? Tell me..."
"What else is there to say? His presence here today is the best proof."
After saying that, Xie San Niang struggled to get up and slowly walked to Xie Shan.
Hua Nanzhi tried to help her up, but she pushed her away.
"Xie Shan, you deserve to die."
The Xie family had never seen Xie San Niang so frantic and hysterical. Xie Boyu was very worried and rushed forward to comfort her.
Unexpectedly, Xie Shan stopped what he was doing and looked calmly at Xie San Niang and Xie Boyu.
"I was the one who planted the seed for the Xie family's textile and dyeing workshop. I have been waiting for this day for many years."
Xie Shan said, "Miss, it's time to settle our accounts."
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