Chapter 191 Sending Money
Jiang Wansu looked at Xie Xuchuan, who had stormed off to settle scores with Xie Qi, but returned to be lying under the eaves vomiting sour fluid. She took a few steps back with a worried expression.
She turned around and pointed to Zitang beside her, asking her to go over and help take care of her.
Xie Xuchuan vomited until his stomach was empty, and only then did he feel a little better.
He slumped down on the porch and couldn't help but burst into tears, burying his face in his hands.
Jiang Wansu panicked and hurriedly asked, "What happened? But... but what is Xie Qi doing with the fact that the child in my womb is born?"
She looked flustered and at a loss.
Ever since Xie Qi came to threaten her, Jiang Wansu had always felt that he had ill intentions and would use this incident to achieve some ulterior motives sooner or later.
Seeing Xie Xuchuan's current condition, it's hard not to feel worried.
"Did he threaten to ask for something?"
Jiang Wansu pursed her lips: "Is it because he can't stay in the Xie family anymore, and he has no way to make a living if he leaves, so he's using our affairs to blackmail you?"
"If he doesn't ask for much, just give it to him. It's better than him going out and talking nonsense."
Xie Xuchuan shook his head and spat out the tea in his mouth.
Although she wasn't there on the day Xie San Niang and Xie Shan argued, she and Xie Xu Chuan had been talking about everything since then.
Her gentle and considerate manner greatly pleased Xie Xuchuan, who was suffering from inner turmoil.
Therefore, Xie Xuchuan would also tell her about the various things that happened in the Xie family. Occasionally, the two of them would sit in the courtyard and talk about the third branch of the family and scold the second branch of the family, just like old friends.
Jiang Wansu also disliked Jiang Zao, who had just married into the family.
When the two first met, Jiang Zao looked at her belly with surprise on his face without trying to hide it, his shock and disgust were evident in his eyes.
Since then, she has never spoken a word to this newly arrived third aunt.
She told Xie Xuchuan about these things quite often.
Xie Xuchuan mostly remained silent, only occasionally muttering a few words when it came to major events like Xie Qi's identity.
Seeing Xie Xuchuan tidy up, Jiang Wansu stepped forward: "Xuchuan, say something, what happened?"
Xie Xuchuan couldn't stop crying and murmured, "There's no possibility between me and Yuanzhu anymore."
It was nothing more than this...
Jiang Wansu felt relieved, her eyes lowered in a submissive manner.
After keeping vigil and suffering from a sudden heart attack, Xie Xuchuan fell ill. Hua Nanzhi then let him rest in her courtyard and prevented him from going to the mourning hall.
He dared not say why he was sick. Hua Nanzhi told him that he was being attacked by Xie San Niang's spirit and that he should focus on recovering and not worry about anything else.
The responsibility of caring for the patient thus fell to Jiang Wansu.
She took it quite seriously, providing meticulous care for him over the past two days. Even Xie Xuchuan felt somewhat embarrassed, forcing himself to recover.
"I just heard Xueqing say that Xie Qi and Yuanzhu are planning to leave the Xie family?"
Xie Xuchuan was taken aback, then nodded.
He went to Xie Qi and said some offensive things. In any case, Xie Qi probably won't stay in the Xie family anymore.
In fact, Yuanzhu's words that day were not spoken in a fit of anger.
Upon closer examination, it's possible that he might have intended to provoke Xie Qi into doing something extreme to Yuan Zhu, and then use that opportunity to his advantage.
Xie Xuchuan couldn't shake off his secret and despicable thoughts for a long time.
"How did Xueqing know?"
Jiang Wansu said, "She probably mentioned it when she was having tea with Ling'er occasionally."
Xie Xuchuan nodded, got off the floor, and went to the study.
Jiang Wansu didn't know what he was going to do, and she was also afraid that Xie Xuchuan would prevent Xie Qi from leaving the Xie family because of Shen Yuanzhu.
Every day Xie Qi lived in Qianxiang Courtyard, she would live in fear and anxiety, which she naturally did not want.
With that thought in mind, she followed.
Xie Xuchuan didn't shy away from her and went to the study to take out a wooden box.
Jiang Wansu frowned as she watched.
Inside the box were some banknotes, land deeds, house deeds, and some loose silver.
Seeing Xie Xuchuan pull out several silver notes, Jiang Wansu asked, "What are you doing?"
He lowered his eyes and stared at the wooden box for a long time before slowly speaking: "Xie Qi has nothing of value, and he has not been treated well in the Xie family over the years."
"With only the silver from selling faded red cloth, how could she possibly let Yuan..."
Remembering Shen Yuanzhu's words, Xie Xuchuan paused: "How can one make a living abroad?"
He had some money, not much, but enough for emergencies.
The bento box was a way for him to repay Yuanzhu.
After Xie Xuchuan finished speaking, he continued to sort through the banknotes.
The largest of those silver notes was five hundred taels, and the smallest was only fifty taels. Even if Xie Xuchuan took out all his savings, it would only amount to a little over a thousand taels of silver.
His family has prepared everything he needs for food, clothing, and daily necessities, so he has saved up some money over the years.
They gave most of it when they sent Cui Yulin off to sea, so now they're feeling a bit strapped for cash...
After thinking for a moment, Xie Xuchuan pulled out another land deed.
It was a small, remote village in the suburbs. This was where he had previously gathered with Yulin and some friends from the academy.
Now that he has no interest in playing, he might as well give it all to Xie Qi.
If they have nowhere else to go, they can stay there temporarily for a while.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Wansu's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, but the frown vanished in an instant.
She spoke softly, "Since Xie Qi insists on leaving the Xie family, it means he has high aspirations. If he didn't, he could just stay in the Xie family."
"Now that my grandmother has passed away, only my grandfather is left. If he doesn't take the initiative to leave, no one can force him."
"So, given his pride, he probably can't accept these things from you. In my opinion..."
Jiang Wansu gently advised, "Let it go then."
Looking at Xie Xuchuan's expression, she continued, "Don't let your sincere concern for him be met with his humiliation. Wouldn't that mean you've done something wrong despite your good intentions?"
"And given your status..."
After a soft sigh, Jiang Wansu shook her head: "I don't think it's appropriate no matter what."
Xie Xuchuan was somewhat swayed by her words, and then weakly shook his head.
"I meant well, let him think what he wants."
After saying that, Xie Xuchuan took the things and went to Qianxiang Courtyard.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Wansu couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
Zi Tang said, "Miss, I think Young Master Xie is really prepared to give up on the Shen Yuan Pearl this time."
"You shouldn't worry about these things right now. Instead, focus your efforts on him. Once he truly has you in his heart, your position will be secure."
Jiang Wansu said, "Xie Xuchuan and I are already married, so why would I need any status or effort?"
She watched Xie Xuchuan's retreating figure and sighed, "The Xie family is now beset on all sides. Not only did they fail to secure the Prince's business, but their reputation has also been severely damaged. And now, with Xie Shan's warehouse burned down, the second branch is stirring with ambition..."
"We don't know what the future holds for the Xie family, so I should plan ahead for myself."
"How could Xie Xuchuan's thoughts be more important than the money in his own hands?"
Jiang Wansu looked at Zitang and casually pointed: "Go and see what happens. If Xie Qi refuses, then find a way to bring the money back..."
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