The news that Princess Jinghe had been demoted to a commoner spread throughout the capital in just one day.
Many people are trying to find out where she is.
Everyone wanted to know if the emperor had secretly prepared a luxurious mansion for the princess among the common people, or if he had secretly given her a large sum of money so that she could live a life of luxury even after becoming a commoner.
Most people speculate that the emperor publicly demoted her to a commoner, but secretly took good care of her.
However, after making some inquiries, the answers were all negative.
Jinghe lived in the most remote village outside the city.
Anyone who wants to see her can see her as long as they go to that village.
Now that Jinghe has lost her status as a princess, the villagers are no longer afraid of her.
If she wants to eat, she has to go to the fields and work herself.
If you feel cold, you have to put on warm clothes yourself.
Many people went to see Princess Jinghe's predicament, after all, when she was a princess, she had offended many people because of her arrogant and domineering nature.
Now is the time for these people to vent their anger.
The people also know why Princess Jinghe has fallen to such a state.
What happened in the main hall was carried to everyone's ears by the wind.
Besides Princess Jinghe's fate, they were also concerned about General Xie and Lady Liu's situation after they were brought back to the Xie family.
However, no one was able to find out what happened to these two afterwards.
Since General Xie and Lady Liu returned to the General's Mansion, they have not left the house.
The servants in the general's mansion were very tight-lipped, and many people who wanted to inquire couldn't find out a single piece of information.
All they knew was that the two people were still alive.
Because the Xie family has not yet held a funeral.
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The most secluded courtyard in the General's Mansion.
The yard was covered with withered yellow leaves.
As soon as Gu Jiangli and Xie Shiyan stepped outside the courtyard, they heard a series of wailing and howling sounds coming from inside the house.
Xie Shiyan was immediately displeased.
He pulled Gu Jiangli back two steps.
"The two people inside are in danger. You're heavily pregnant, so it's not appropriate for you to be here."
"I had someone escort you to the Gu family home. You haven't seen them for so many years, so it's fine for you to stay a few more days."
Gu Jiangli immediately refused, "I've been living in the Gu family for a long time. Grandpa and Mother both know about you. Even they think I should be with you at a time like this. Why are you pushing me away?"
More than two months have passed since General Xie and his wife conspired with Princess Jinghe to frame him.
After she was reunited with the Gu family, she stayed at their home for a while.
Firstly, it was to further understand the Gu family's situation and completely eliminate those who were harmful to Northern Qi.
Secondly, it's also to be able to get closer to one's true blood relatives.
This can be considered a thought deeply buried in her bones.
She spent a period of time with her mother and grandfather, and their love for her was genuine.
The reason why they haven't been able to find her all these years is that her father didn't take it seriously when he sent people to look for her.
She rarely felt family affection, but in the Gu family, she did feel enveloped in warmth.
Several times, she wanted to stay at the Gu family home forever and not go anywhere else.
But after falling into a deep sleep, she saw Xie Shiyan weeping in her dream.
So she immediately made a decision to tell her grandfather and mother about Xie Shiyan's experiences.
The two of them directly encouraged her to return to the Xie family.
That's why she's here at this moment.
Xie Shiyan sighed silently.
He looked into the room before him, and through the tightly closed wooden door, he could almost see the ferocious faces of the people inside as they wailed in agony.
“Jiang Li, at first I thought that since you have recognized the Gu family, you should stay at the Gu family’s place.”
"I'll come back to pick you up after I've dealt with them."
"They've been locked up for so long, they've probably gone crazy. Madmen are terrifying."
Gu Jiangli held his hand tightly.
Although Xie Shiyan didn't say it explicitly, she could sense that he was worried about her.
"You forgot, I've also met madmen."
“The Gu family also has a madman locked up. My father cries and shouts every day, he wants to restore Nanlin and wipe away the shame of the past.”
"They even said that we were all traitors and called us spineless."
"He was cursing for eight out of twelve hours a day, cursing the entire Gu family from top to bottom."
“I’ve lived in the Gu family’s house for so long, I’m not afraid of crazy people.”
Xie Shiyan frowned. "You don't need to come with me. I just have some questions I need to ask."
Gu Jiangli countered, "How do you know I don't have any questions I want answered?"
She knew it in her heart.
Xie Shiyan had long wanted to kill General Xie and Lady Liu.
He seized the opportunity, but didn't act immediately because there were still things he hadn't figured out.
She was the same.
She also had things she wanted to know the answers to.
"What do you want to ask?" Xie Shiyan asked.
Gu Jiangli did not give a clear answer, but said, "Let's go in first, maybe we have the same problem."
She took Xie Shiyan's hand and led him toward the room.
Although Xie Shiyan was somewhat reluctant, he still followed her to the door.
He shielded Gu Jiangli behind him and pushed open the door.
A musty, sour smell instantly wafted out of the room.
Gu Jiangli subconsciously frowned and fanned himself in front of his face.
Xie Shiyan noticed her actions. After entering the room, she did not close the door, just to allow the outside air to circulate and reduce the stench inside.
As soon as the two opened the door, Xie Yongshan roared, "You unfilial son! Release us right now! How can you imprison your own father? Have you no shame?"
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