Chapter 545: The Femme Fatale in the Double Life Story (44)
In front of everyone, the Royal Guards took Su Miaoer away, apparently having sufficient evidence.
The marquis's mansion was also guarded, and only people were allowed to enter but not leave.
The Marquis' wife became panicked and took advantage of the chaos to send someone to call Marquis Yongchang back, but she learned that Marquis Yongchang had also been arrested, and the person who arrested him was Xie Qinglan.
Her eyes went dark and she almost fainted.
"Madam! Madam, what's wrong with you?" The maid supported her and shouted anxiously.
Madam Hou felt a sweet and fishy taste in her throat, and she actually spat out a mouthful of blood: "It was Xie Qinglan, he must have done it."
Marquis Yongchang, who was thrown into prison, was also confused at this moment.
He didn't do anything, so how could he be considered to be colluding with the rebels?
The capital city has been very lively recently, even ordinary people are talking about this.
Regarding the fact that Su Yu poisoned Xie Qinglan, there is actually nothing to worry about. As long as Xie Qinglan denies it, no one else will do anything to Su Yu without his knowledge.
As for the rumors spread by the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion that were unfavorable to Su Yu, there was nothing to be afraid of now. Su Miaoer framed Princess He'an and colluded with rebels. How could such a person tell the truth?
Xie Qinglan personally threw his father-in-law into jail without hiding from anyone.
The news spread almost as soon as it happened.
Even people in the prince's mansion were talking about it, and somehow the news reached Su Yu's ears.
Su Yu's face turned pale, and she murmured to herself, "Is he really so cruel?"
Su Yu's inner thoughts: [What a good opportunity, I can take this opportunity to propose a divorce. ]
The system feels that it is dangerous: [Host, I advise you not to do this. ]
Su Yu turned a deaf ear to him, leaning against the head of the bed with a pale face, her beautiful eyes staring open empty. After a long time, a tear quietly slipped down, as if she had suffered a huge blow.
Lan Ying went to the kitchen to watch the medicine being boiled. Only Sui Jin, who had rushed in after hearing the news, was left in the room.
The servant who gossiped had been dealt with, but Su Yu had been like this since she heard that the Yongchang Marquis's mansion might be confiscated and the person might be executed.
Sui Jin didn't know how to persuade him, so she could only say dryly: "Your Highness may have his own intentions."
Su Yu's eyelashes trembled, and another tear rolled down: "He put my father in prison, and the Marquis' Mansion was surrounded by the Imperial Guards. If the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion is gone, how should I deal with it?"
Sui Jin couldn't guess what Xie Qinglan was thinking.
Since ancient times, a woman can have confidence and stand on her own in her husband's family only when her parents' family is strong. If the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion really declines or even becomes a criminal, what should a lady of her status do in the harem?
It's fine now, but in the future, if His Highness has other concubines...
Xie Qinglan returned home at night.
Sui Jin had been waiting, and when she saw him come back, she hurried forward to tell him what happened in the afternoon.
Xie Qinglan was silent for a moment: "Got it, go down."
Sui Jin looked at him worriedly and said, "Yes."
The main courtyard of the prince's mansion was gorgeous and extravagant. It would be more appropriate to call it a palace rather than a courtyard. After passing through the corridor and entering the main house, Xie Qinglan paused as he pushed the door open, feeling inexplicably uneasy.
What Xie Qinglan did today was not directed at Su Yu as everyone thought.
He was simply unhappy with the Yongchang Marquisate.
After learning from Lan Ying yesterday about Su Yu's past life in the Marquis' Mansion, Xie Qinglan had been feeling angry, and today the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion was caught in the crossfire.
However, this matter was indeed not handled properly. He should have discussed it with Su Yu in advance.
Xie Qinglan stood outside the door, hesitating to push it open.
While he was hesitating, the door was suddenly opened from the inside.
The woman was dressed in plain white and raised her pale face slightly: "Why are you standing at the door and not coming in?"
Her body was too thin and slender, and her clothes were fluttering in the wind as if they could be blown down. Her bloodless lips were slightly open, and she looked frail.
Xie Qinglan walked in and closed the door: "Why did you come out? It's cold at night, be careful not to get sick again."
There was a charcoal brazier burning in the room, bringing warmth.
Xie Qinglan helped Su Yu back to the bedside. After a moment of silence, he said, "Today's events..."
Su Yu interrupted him softly: "I have something to tell you."
Xie Qinglan paused and swallowed the words he hadn't finished saying: "Go ahead."
Su Yu was about to speak when her throat started to itch and she lowered her head to cough. Xie Qinglan held her in his arms and gently patted her back: "Don't worry, just speak slowly."
After coughing, a glass of warm water was placed against the lips.
Su Yu's long eyelashes drooped and trembled slightly. She obediently drank a few sips of water. Her pale lips were wet with water, and her cheeks were flushed from coughing.
Xie Qinglan put down the teacup and helped her calm down: "Are you feeling better?"
Su Yu nodded hesitantly.
Xie Qinglan was relieved: "What did you want to say just now?"
Su Yu pursed her lips, raised her eyes to look at Xie Qinglan, and said calmly: "Let's get divorced."
Xie Qinglan's expression froze for a moment, then he said in disbelief: "What did you say?"
Su Yu repeated in a calm voice, with clear pronunciation: "Xie Qinglan, let's get divorced."
Xie Qinglan seemed to have heard something absurd: "Do you know what you are talking about?"
"I know." Su Yu's eyes turned red without warning, "I know what I'm saying, and I also know that you've always hated me for betraying you."
Xie Qinglan's anger surged in his heart, but he suppressed it forcefully: "So what?"
Su Yu looked at him with red eyes: "So let's get a divorce. You don't need a wife who has ulterior motives towards you. My status is not enough to be a prince's consort. What's more, my father has been imprisoned by you..."
Xie Qinglan took a deep breath and wiped away the tears from Su Yu's eyes: "Don't worry about the poisoned wine. Since I didn't kill you at the beginning, I won't care about it in the future. You are my wife who I married in a formal ceremony. Apart from you, the position of the prince's consort will not be taken by anyone else. As for your father's matter, I can also explain it."
Su Yu wiped more tears, and she seemed not to believe what Xie Qinglan said: "If you don't want to divorce, you can just divorce me."
Xie Qinglan said patiently: "Don't say stupid things."
Su Yu pushed his hand away, turned her face away from him, and choked up, "I'm serious, Xie Qinglan, please divorce me."
Xie Qinglan's face finally darkened.
Obviously, Su Yu still didn't trust him.
Rather than being hated by Xie Qinglan, having the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion confiscated and the family exterminated, and having no one to rely on in the rear house, it would be better for her to file for divorce as soon as possible while Xie Qinglan did not want to kill her, so that Xie Qinglan would not regret it in the future and she would not be able to leave even if she wanted to.
Xie Qinglan could tell what Su Yu was thinking at a glance.
He pinched Su Yu's chin and lifted her up, staring at her with dark eyes. He gritted his teeth and spoke word by word: "Su Yu, I tell you, I can promise you anything, but don't even think about this."
Su Yu wanted to say something, but then her mouth was blocked.
Xie Qinglan's lips were slightly cool, but his movements were hot and fierce. He crushed and rubbed her, robbing Su Yu of her breath and blocking out the words she didn't want to hear.
Su Yu turned her face away and tried to hide, but it was no use. The man's lips and tongue entangled with hers, and the kiss made Su Yu's breathing difficult, the root of her tongue numb, and her cheeks flushed abnormally due to lack of oxygen.
A large hand was placed on the back of her neck, stroking it gently as if to comfort her, yet forcefully preventing her from moving away.
Su Yu had difficulty breathing and was in so much pain that she started crying, so he loosened his grip a little.
Xie Qinglan lowered his eyes to look at the woman in his arms who was breathing heavily, and said in a cold tone: "Everything I said before was true. You can believe it or not. As for divorce, it is absolutely impossible unless I die."
In the previous life, Su Yu was his, and it is the same in this life.
Anyway, I have already forgiven him once, so there is no need for a second time. Xie Qinglan completely convinced himself.
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