Chapter 68
Wen Xin was truly good-tempered and didn't make things difficult for Qingyu and Qinghe anymore. The way they sat there so obediently reading without causing any trouble for anyone was truly endearing.
Her eyes were serene, her aura clean and pure, as innocent and harmless as the cleanest meltwater on a snow-capped mountain, gentle and tolerant. No wonder His Majesty, who was always short-tempered and had no patience, was willing to restrain all his sharpness and plan every step for her.
Qingyu and Qinghe also liked this mistress quite a bit, and not wanting her to be bored in the room, they both suggested that she go out for a walk.
The peach blossoms are in full bloom now, creating a beautiful sea of flowers.
Wen Xin was slightly taken aback, her curled eyelashes trembling, making her look like a harmless, white little rabbit, so cute that Qing Yu and Qing He couldn't help but feel even more genuinely wanting to protect her.
The girl asked softly, "Can I still go out?"
Qingyu and Qinghe were stunned for a moment, then laughed and cried at the same time, "Madam, you're not a prisoner, you can go wherever you want!"
Wen Xin looked at them blankly.
Qingyu said helplessly, "The master brought you to Peach Blossom Manor because he was afraid you would continue to suffer injustices at the Xuanwu Marquis's residence, not to imprison you."
Upon hearing this, Wen Xin's pretty face flushed slightly, and she stammered an "Oh".
"Then, I'll stay home for now."
Qingyu said understandingly, "Don't worry, Madam, everyone in the manor is trustworthy."
Even if outsiders do see it, so what? There are plenty of ways to shut people up.
Don't be fooled by Qingyu and Qinghe's cheerful and harmless demeanor; how could the head palace maids trained by the emperor possibly be kind and virtuous?
Wen Xin ultimately didn't leave. She had always been timid, and after more than ten years of following the rules, she had already used up all her courage to stay here. How could she dare to trouble others again?
Qingyu and Qinghe felt even more sorry for their mistress and couldn't help but worry about how she, with her gentle nature, could survive in the cannibalistic palace.
However, given His Majesty's fondness for the Lady, he will surely protect her. Anyone who dares to bully or scheme against her will be buried and used as fertilizer.
Moreover, since the Empress Dowager doesn't interfere in affairs, they will do their best to protect the Lady and certainly won't let her suffer any injustice.
Xiao Jin: "..."
The master is truly remarkable; he won people's hearts without making a sound.
It had no idea that its owner's acting skills were so superb.
Since Wen Xin wouldn't go out, Qingyu and Qinghe decided to tell her some happy news to cheer her up.
Then, the good thing was that the Marquis of Xuanwu's mansion was in big trouble!
Wen Xin silently rubbed her forehead. Qingyu and Qinghe, you did a fantastic job!
First of all, last night the Lady of Xuanwu was falling and being hit, so several doctors were called to come and see her.
All the doctors said that Lady Xuanwu had broken her spine and would be bedridden for the rest of her life.
How could someone as strong-willed as Lady Xuanwu have tolerated being paralyzed?
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was worse than death.
Qingyu and Qinghe said, "This is retribution!"
Serves you right!
However, both Wen Xin and Xiao Lian frowned.
Wen Xin frowned because she was worried about her mother-in-law!
How come the mother-in-law wasn't killed?
Shangguan Hao is indeed a useless person.
I should have known she would kick me again!
Sigh, she's just afraid her mother-in-law will become paralyzed, and she'll have to take care of her, otherwise it would affect her gentle and kind image.
Xiao Lian frowned because she asked, "Would the Marquis's mansion allow Miss to attend to the sick?"
Wouldn't that expose the fact that Miss is not at the Marquis's residence?
Qingyu covered her mouth and laughed: "The Marquis's mansion doesn't have the energy to deal with this right now, does it?"
Xiao Lian quickly asked, "Sister Qingyu, what do you mean?"
Wen Xin also looked at her.
Qingyu told them that at the morning court session today, Sun, the director of the Eastern Depot, impeached the Marquis of Xuanwu and his son.
The Marquis of Xuanwu and his son were incredibly audacious in interfering with the salt administration in Jiangnan, colluding with local wealthy gentry to sell smuggled salt.
It should be known that the imperial court had explicitly prohibited the sale of smuggled salt, and those who violated this rule would face death.
Moreover, the good deeds of Marquis Xuanwu and his son did not stop there. They inflated salt prices, bleed the people dry, and even murdered officials who did not collude with them. Their crimes are too numerous to count, and confiscation of their property and extermination of their clan would be too lenient.
The emperor was furious and immediately imprisoned the Marquis of Xuanwu and his son, ordering the Eastern Depot to conduct a thorough investigation.
Governor Sun then led his men to seal off the Xuanwu Marquis's residence. All the male members of the Shangguan family were arrested and sent to the Eastern Depot, while the female members were imprisoned in the mansion.
The entire Marquis of Xuanwu is now completely controlled by the Eastern Depot.
As long as Governor Sun doesn't say anything, who would know that the Crown Prince's wife is not at the Marquis's residence?
Xiao Lian's eyes gleamed with delight; clearly, she was extremely pleased that the Marquis of Xuanwu's mansion had suffered such a terrible fate.
Let them dare to bully Miss!
Wen Xin's delicate brows furrowed slightly, filled with sorrow.
"Miss, they've treated you like this, why are you still worried about them?"
Xiao Lian stood up for Wen Xin.
Wen Xin opened her lips and sighed, "After all, I am also the wife of the heir of the Marquis of Xuanwu."
Xiao Lian pouted, "Who among them treats you as the Crown Prince's wife? A bunch of cowardly bullies."
Wen Xin sighed helplessly, "Xiao Lian."
Xiao Lian retorted, "If they had treated you even a little better, I wouldn't have gloated and kicked you when you were down."
"Miss, the most urgent thing now is for you to divorce the heir of the Marquis of Xuanwu as soon as possible, so that their heartless actions won't harm the people and will also implicate you."
Qingyu and Qinghe almost applauded for Xiaolian: Xiaolian, if you can speak, then speak more. His Majesty will definitely reward you handsomely. You have a bright future. Keep up the good work!
They couldn't easily bring up the topic of divorce, fearing that saying it too much might offend the mistress. However, Xiao Lian, who had served the mistress since childhood, didn't have this pressure.
In fact, the lady was more receptive to her words.
Wen Xin paused, biting her lip, "Xiao Lian, don't talk nonsense."
Xiao Lian's expression was serious and earnest. "Miss, how could I possibly lie to you about something like this? I'm telling the truth."
"Xiao Lian..."
"Miss, what are you still hesitating about? When the Marquis of Xuanwu's family was wealthy, you didn't enjoy a single moment of it and were even bullied by them in various ways. Now that they're down on their luck, why should you share the burden with them? Do they deserve it?"
In the past, Xiao Lian would never have dared to advise her mistress to divorce.
After the divorce, where could Miss, a weak woman, go if she wasn't accepted by the Wen family?
But now, Xiaolian thinks she can take a gamble.
Anyway, at this point, if they don't gamble, their young lady might be implicated and die because of the Xuanwu Marquis's mansion; if they gamble, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Especially after hearing what the two older sisters, Qingyu and Qinghe, said, that the mysterious official had a close relationship with Sun, the governor of the Eastern Depot.
Otherwise, how could they have gotten Governor Sun to help cover up the young lady's absence from the Marquis of Xuanwu's residence?
What power that is!
Qingyu and Qinghe can answer this question: The whole world belongs to His Majesty, and no one is more powerful than His Majesty.
In Xiao Lian's mind, as long as that mysterious man intervened, he could definitely make her divorce Shangguan Hao.
As for what that gentleman's plans are for the young lady?
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