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Cheng was in a bad mood, so Xie Sili took her back to Si Garden.
While she was in Yuzhou City, she became friends with Yun Jian, Lü Zhu, Bai Lian and others. She entrusted Cheng Shi to Bai Lian before leaving with peace of mind. Before leaving, she also said that she would invite the lawyer to come to her.
In today's world, officials protect each other, making it difficult for ordinary people to survive. Fighting against officials is extremely risky, which is why the profession of lawyers has emerged.
The lawyer was equivalent to a lawyer in later times, specializing in suing victims and writing legal documents. This lawyer was famous throughout nine countries, well-versed in the laws, and had a close relationship with her.
"What happened?" Bai Lian asked as she caught up. "I noticed she was in a bad mood, so I gave her a cup of calming tea."
"So you know the truth now." She glanced at Bai Lian. "Sister-in-law Cheng has already decided to sue Zhao Yi."
She stood there, looking up into the distance. "She was a pitiful person to begin with. Zhao Yi wasn't innocent, and neither was the Li family. In a way, they were just the second victim..."
Before Xie Sili could finish speaking, Si Ze's voice rang out, "Someone was following us just now; it was Zhao Yi who did it."
“Zhao Yi is hardly an incorruptible man, so it’s not surprising that he has some of his own people.” Xie Sili said unsurprised. “He and Li Shi are not going to divorce.” She paused and continued, “To her, Li Shi is nothing more than a stepping stone.”
Looking away, Xie Sili turned to Bai Lian, "Take good care of Sister-in-law Cheng."
She waved to Bai Lian and then turned to leave.
She first went to see Xie Jingche and Xie Jingyan. The two of them were very popular with the two elders. Together with Xie Sichu, the three of them could be heard laughing and chatting in the courtyard from time to time.
Xie Sili stood at the door and listened for a while before a smile curled up on her lips.
Just as she was about to turn and leave, she heard Yang's voice, "Li-jie'er is here, why aren't you going in?"
"Just stand here and watch, why go inside?" Xie Sili glanced at Yang Shi. "Grandfather really likes the two of them."
"It's a good thing your grandfather found you a sickly husband back then." At this point, Madam Yang laughed. "Sister Li, whose children are A-Che and Yan-Yan?"
“The son of an old friend.” Xie Sili glanced at Madam Yang but didn’t say the rest of his words.
"Don't worry, Auntie. No matter what happens, I will always be their aunt and I will protect them for the rest of my life."
Before she could get a reply from Madam Yang, she was about to speak when she heard her voice in her ear, "My husband and the others will be back soon. I heard that Mr. Zhuge has also made an exception and come back with them this time."
Xie Sili nodded to her, "All nine saints have come, saying they're here to warm up my house. In Du Kang's words, they're here to freeload off me."
Ms. Yang laughed at her words, "Mr. Du is a good-tempered man and he cares a lot about the young lady, always reminding her to drink less."
Xie Sili looked at Yang Shi with a slight smile, "Second Aunt, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. It's not good to drink too much, and I never drink too much." She lied without batting an eye.
After chatting intimately with Madam Yang at the door, just as he was about to turn and leave, he heard the courtyard gate open, revealing Xie Jingche, Xie Jingyan, and Xie Sichu standing there.
"Aunt (Third Sister)." The three voices rang out at the same time.
"Li girl is here, why don't you come in and sit for a while?" Xie Ling walked up to her and looked at her with a helpless expression.
"Grandfather, what are you saying?" Xie Sili looked at Xie Ling with a smile in his eyes. "I was standing at the door talking to my second aunt and was just about to knock."
"Yes, yes, yes," Yang said helplessly.
Xie Sili sat with Xie Ling and Qin Shi in the courtyard for a while. The three children were in good spirits. They had done their best in both studying and playing, so there was no need to worry about them.
"What are your thoughts on this big exam, Ali?"
Hearing Xie Ling's voice, she turned her gaze to him. "The resources from the Prime Minister's residence will naturally not be given to you, brother. I heard from you that your fifth brother is also performing well."
She didn't say anything bad about Xie Siyu, nor did she exclude Xie Siyu because of Xie Zhun. However, Xie Siyu had grown up under Huang's tutelage, and the reason he interacted with Xie Sinan in that way was because of his sense of superiority.
"You all know about my brother's situation. Even so, how can we guarantee that his studies and homework are without problems?" Xie Sili said ambiguously.
In fact, all the reports presented by Murong said that Xie Sinan was expected to be among the top three in the major examination.
a long time.
She fixed her gaze on Xie Ling, her tone unwavering, "Grandfather intends to promote my elder brother?"
"Yes." Xie Ling replied without much thought. "You know the boss's attitude towards you. As you said, he can't possibly give resources to Nan Ge'er, so I'll have to put in a lot of effort. If he can get a good ranking, he'll be worth cultivating."
“Grandfather, you have already retired, why worry about these things?” Xie Sili said as he made him tea. “You are getting old, don’t worry about these things. Didn’t the old man say before that you have a heart condition?”
She met Xie Ling's eyes and said, "Grandfather, these things are none of your business. I may be powerless, but I still have my second uncle. He is your own son, and you know him better than anyone else."
Not receiving a reply from Xie Ling, Xie Sili continued, "Grandfather, you should enjoy your retirement in Siyuan. When that time comes, let A-Che, Yan-Yan, and Ninth Sister all stay here."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Jingche, Xie Jingyan, and Xie Sichu's voices rang out, and Xie Ling looked at them with kind eyes.
"After what happened with Fang Ye, I've realized something: I want to keep your second uncle in Chang'an so that you can have someone to look after you both." Xie Ling said, looking at Xie Sili. "Sili, do you think I should risk my reputation to keep your second uncle in Chang'an?"
“Grandfather, others may not know that Second Uncle is your son, but His Majesty does. The matter of Fang Ye has been settled, and His Majesty’s decision is up to him.”
Xie Sili kept her eyes on Xie Ling's expression as she said this, and she believed that Xie Ling would understand what she meant at this moment.
"Li girl, you mean..."
Noticing Xie Ling's gaze, she nodded calmly, "Exactly."
"Just what I wanted, just what I wanted!" Xie Ling said, laughing loudly. "I've been restless these past few days, but hearing about this from you today puts my mind at ease."
Xie Sili smiled at Xie Ling.
She played with them in the yard for a while, then read a book.
After having dinner with everyone, she took a walk alone with Yun Jian in the garden to digest their food.
"Yun Jian, these days..."
"Don't worry, Li girl, the dishes to entertain the Ninth Saint are being prepared, and all the fine wines and spirits will be ready. You don't need to worry." Yun Jian said, then tapped Xie Sili on the head.
Xie Sili glanced at him and smiled, “Yun Jian understands me best.”
"They said they came to warm my house, but they're really just here to freeload. We'll bring out all the fine wines in Si Garden to treat them."
"There is indeed a lot of wine stored in the cellar." Yun Jian looked at Xie Sili with concern as he mentioned this.
Noticing Yun Jian's gaze, Xie Sili looked up at him and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
She started counting on her fingers, "I've thought about it, and Mr. Zhuge and the others will arrive in three days at most. Their big exam will be almost over by tomorrow."
"How is the Second Young Master?" Yun Jian inquired about Xie Sinan's condition. "I heard from Du Heng that he almost died before. What happened?"
"Hasn't Huang done enough?" Xie Sili looked at Yun Jian with a helpless expression. "My good stepmother and my father were childhood sweethearts; the reason they didn't get together back then was because of my grandparents' interference."
Xie Sili paused here, "But in fact, my biological mother is a person of unknown origin."
"No investigation was conducted?"
"I checked later," Xie Sili said without hesitation.
How could she not have investigated her biological mother? She didn't know if she was really an orphan or something else, but there was no trace of her here. The only proof that she existed was probably the two sons and one daughter she had with Xie Zhun.
Even the description of Xie Zhun's first wife in the book is very little, or even nonexistent.
Perhaps he didn't receive a reply from her.
a long time.
She heard Yun Jian's voice say, "There is no news."
"I suppose so." Xie Sili waved her hand at him. "It's as if her existence was for the sake of the three of us siblings. It's just a pity that my eldest brother, whom I never met, died in the cold lake."
She didn't give Yun Jian a chance to speak, and instead focused her gaze on him. "Don't worry, I'll always remember our agreement."
Seeing Yun Jian's amused expression, Xie Sili reached out and patted his shoulder. "I'm a good person. I always keep my promises."
As soon as she finished speaking, she felt Yun Jian's hand land on her head and gently pat it.
When Xie Sili and Yun Jian returned to the courtyard after saying goodbye, they saw Lvzhu playing shuttlecock with her four maids, Meilanzhuju, and others, their faces beaming with bright smiles.
Xie Sili sat down at the stone table next to him and began to draw a picture on the paper in front of him.
After it was over, she stood aside and practiced calligraphy.
Zhao Yi was unaware of Xie Sili and the others' affairs. After bringing Li Shi back to the mansion, he went straight back to his courtyard and stood there watching coldly as Li Shi went mad.
"She's your wife, isn't she?" Li asked Zhao Yi without hesitation. "Tell me, is she your wife?"
"So what if she is, and so what if she isn't?" Zhao Yi looked at her calmly and said, "Even if she was once, she isn't anymore."
Upon hearing Zhao Yi's words, Li rushed forward and slapped him across the face, shouting, "Zhao Yi, you're a liar!"
A cold smile played on Zhao Yi's lips as he raised his foot and kicked Li Shi, sending her flying before she could react.
"So what if I'm a liar?" he said calmly. "You've been married to a liar for years and have a son, haven't you?" His slightly raised tone revealed his current mood. "Speaking of which, it was your father who took a liking to me first. If he hadn't, how could I have climbed up the ranks and become your husband?"
Zhao Yi walked step by step to Li Shi's side, looking down at her, "You and your father are just ladders for me to climb up. Besides me, who else would like a shrew like you?"
He squatted down and grabbed Li's chin, "Do you know that every day and night I've spent with you over the years has made me want to vomit?"
Seeing Li's outstretched hand, Zhao Yi dislocated her arm without thinking, causing Li to burst into tears from the pain. "My father will not let you go, he will definitely kill you!"
"Don't worry, your father won't kill me. I'll use your connections to rise through the ranks." Zhao Yi smiled as he spoke. "However, thanks to you, I've been relegated to a mediocre position. You should indeed pay a price."
"I am your wife, what do you want to do!" Fear flashed in Li's eyes. "What exactly do you want to do!"
"What do you think I'll do?" Zhao Yi asked with a half-smile. "You're my wife. Don't you know how I've treated you all these years?"
As he spoke, he tucked her loose hair behind her ear. "Madam, don't worry, I will take good care of our son, and I will also look after your father."
Seeing that Li was trying to resist, Zhao Yi tightened his grip on her and stuffed a pill into her mouth.
"Zhao Yi, you're not human!" Li Shi blushed and looked at Zhao Yi. "How could you do this to me!" She tried to spit out the pills she had swallowed.
"Thanks to you, I've long since become neither human nor ghost." Zhao Yi glanced at Li Shi's fearless smile.
"As long as she's alive, it's up to you." Zhao Yi looked at the people standing at the door with a deep gaze.
Someone sitting high up had a perfect view of all of this, and could only hear faint sighs coming from above.
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