In Song Ning's eyes, Zheng Gaoyi was a very trustworthy and reliable person.
However, her words were leaked within two hours.
"However, Er Ya didn't mean to complain. She just couldn't see you and chatted with me for a bit. I was afraid Er Ya would be wronged, so I came here."
Xie Linzhou's expression was cold and stern, with a clear displeasure curving his lips, and a heavy sense of hostility churning in his dark eyes.
Zheng Gaoyi began to gloat.
Xie Linzhou disliked people overstepping their bounds. Some people, after staying in the Xie household for a long time, really started to think of themselves as masters.
"Take your time with this, I'm going to have dinner with Her Highness the Princess."
Er Ya is going to be the princess's precious wife, so he has to go and have a word with her.
As soon as Zheng Gaoyi left, several guards were brought into Xie Linzhou's study. They were the same guards who had surrounded Song Ning during the day.
Before long, Yinghong was also taken inside.
Those outside knew something was wrong and quickly went to report to Princess Jianing.
Granny Qi rushed in from outside and whispered something in Princess Jianing's ear.
"What happened?"
"this......"
Zheng Gaoyi laughed and said, "Your Highness, Ying Huai knows what he's doing, so let's not interfere."
"You know about this too? But what happened?"
Zheng Gaoyi glanced at Xu Jiaojiao standing to the side. Princess Jianing understood his meaning and dismissed everyone in the room.
"What exactly happened?"
Zheng Gaoyi sighed, "Your Highness, did Er Ya suffer any injustice at the manor today?"
Zheng Gaoyi didn't know the ins and outs of the matter, but he was good at making things up.
Princess Jianing was agitated upon hearing that her future daughter-in-law had been wronged: "Er Ya came today? How come I didn't know?"
"I've heard that recently, Granny Qi and Granny Chang have been busy with business matters for His Highness. Ying Huai is not here, so besides His Highness, who can make decisions in this mansion?"
Princess Jianing wasn't senile; she understood immediately.
He slammed his hand on the table: "You have some nerve!"
"Your Highness, please calm down. Let's wait for Ying Huai's news."
Xu Jiaojiao was restless all night. Just now, someone outside said that Yinghong had been taken away by the general.
Could it be that they found out what happened during the day?
Xu Jiaojiao suppressed her panic. Even if she really knew, what could she do?
She invited Song Erya into the manor today and treated her well. Even if the general finds out, what does it have to do with her?
She simply forgot to inform the general.
Yes, she just forgot, she did nothing wrong.
That night, the Xie family punished many people, including Yinghong, who was brought by the princess.
Yinghong was brought from the capital by Princess Jianing. She was very capable and was also favored by Princess Jianing.
The next day, Granny Qi brought news: "Your Highness, the young master sent word that...Miss Yinghong has been sold off."
Xu Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Xie Linzhou to value Song Erya so much that he dared to dispose of even someone close to the princess without her consent.
Princess Jianing simply replied, "Sell them off if you want. We're better off without such a foolish servant."
Princess Jianing took a sip of the tea that Xie Linzhou had obtained from Song Ning, and calmly called out, "Jiaojiao."
Xu Jiaojiao quickly stepped forward and knelt down: "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
"How long have you been in the manor?"
"Your Highness, it has been more than half a month."
"It has indeed been quite a long time. From today onwards, you no longer need to serve me. Go home."
Xu Jiaojiao suddenly looked up, flustered, and asked, "Your Highness, has Jiaojiao done something wrong?"
"I'm just tired. I don't need too many people around me. I'll have someone pack your things and then send you home."
Xu Jiaojiao knelt and took two steps forward: "Your Highness, Your Highness, Jiaojiao doesn't want to leave. Jiaojiao wants to serve Your Highness forever."
Princess Jianing's face darkened, and she looked down at her coldly.
"Xu Jiaojiao, do you really want me to make myself clear? Half a month is long enough. Long enough for you to lose your sense of place and presume to take charge of my son's affairs!"
Xu Jiaojiao froze, released her grip on Princess Jianing's skirt, and kowtowed in a panic.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, spare my life! I would never dare to make a decision for the General, but... but when Song Ning came yesterday, the General was not there, and Your Highness was resting. I did not dare to disturb you, so I asked the people in the manor to take her for a walk around."
"Your Highness, what Jiaojiao said is all true; I would never dare to lie to her."
"Why didn't you say anything after you returned from Linzhou?"
"Your Highness, it's all Jiaojiao's fault. Jiaojiao was busy at the time and forgot about it for a moment. Your Highness, I really didn't mean to."
With a loud "smack!", Princess Jianing slammed her hand on the table, her face darkening.
Granny Qi quickly stepped forward to comfort him: "Your Highness, calm down, don't get upset and harm your health."
"Fine, you still dare to be stubborn even now, Xu Jiaojiao, who gave you the audacity to spout nonsense in front of me! If it weren't for your father's sake, do you think you'd still be alive?"
"At such a young age, she has already learned nothing good and developed such a scheming heart. Guards, take her back to the Xu residence. And tell Xu Hong that such a daughter should never be allowed to embarrass himself in public again!"
"yes."
Xu Jiaojiao finally got scared and desperately kowtowed to admit her mistake, but it was too late. She was not given a chance and was dragged out.
Princess Jianing took a deep breath in anger, and Granny Chang quickly stepped forward to help her catch her breath.
"Your Highness, it's not worth it for someone who's not even a close friend. Please don't get angry."
Granny Qi chimed in, "Yes, Miss Xu was just confused for a moment. Fortunately, she didn't make a big mistake. You should be careful not to upset yourself."
Princess Jianing also knew that Xu Jiaojiao was not inherently bad. Otherwise, why would she have let her off so easily? She could have simply handed her over to Linzhou.
Her son finally fell for a girl, but he hasn't even gotten a wife yet. What if this leads to their breakup? Where will she go to cry?
But she also knew her son's temper; if Xu Jiaojiao really fell into his hands, she probably wouldn't survive.
She's soft-hearted and can't bring herself to be ruthless.
"No, I have to find Er Ya right away and explain things clearly. If there's a misunderstanding, my grandson will be in trouble."
Granny Qi chuckled, "Your Highness, please rest assured. The young master has already left home and is probably already at the Song family's residence by now."
At this moment, Xie Linzhou was standing in the Song family courtyard. He had arrived very early in the morning, before Song Ning had even gotten up.
Liu Yuelan quickly went into the house and nudged her daughter: "Er Ya, get up quickly, General Xie is here."
Song Ning was half asleep when she heard the words "General Xie" and immediately woke up.
"General Xie has been waiting outside for quite some time."
Song Ning quickly got up and looked out the window. Sure enough, he was sitting in the yard.
However, judging from his expression, he didn't seem angry, so I breathed a slight sigh of relief.
As long as she's not angry, she can make amends for her mistakes.
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