That day, the officers and soldiers led the prisoners on their usual half-day journey. Around noon, they finally found shelter from the wind.
A passionate yet beautiful voice rang out from the exile procession.
"Crown Prince"
The Prince of Anyang was startled, feeling anxious. He had put on a disguise, so how could someone have seen through it?
Yesterday, the second group of assassins arrived and tracked down their group.
Having been discovered, he immediately decided to leave a double behind and head to the border town with the other guards.
His biological father, the Prince of Anyang, has been kidnapped by his uncle. He has to go and get reinforcements, otherwise the entire palace will fall into the hands of others.
"Your Highness!"
Another woman's delicate cry rang out. If he was tense before, now he wanted nothing more than to kill that nonsensical woman.
"Your Highness, winter is approaching, and the weather is unbearably cold. There are many old and young people here who are still suffering. We beg Your Highness to save us."
As she spoke, Xie Qiwei rushed to the outside of the group and knelt gracefully before Prince Anyang's group.
A woman dresses up for the one she loves, and she reflected on this, so she tried to take a few days off before doing it. With the halo of fame shining upon her, it's no wonder that when she knelt down, everyone felt like they were looking at a fairy.
However, this "everyone" did not include everyone in the Prince of Anyang's mansion. Xie Rouyu, who had returned to the exile group earlier, clapped her hands and cheered. It was truly heaven's help for her; after this incident, her elder sister could no longer climb the ranks.
"Your Highness, she probably didn't recognize you. She knelt in the direction of Shadow Three."
The guard reminded him, and the Prince of Anyang looked closely and realized it was true, which immediately put him at ease.
"Tell Shadow Three not to let this woman get involved."
"Yes." The guard acknowledged the order and quietly withdrew.
The Prince of Anyang, who was originally going to leave, was forced to stay because of Xie Qiwei's actions. He could only watch with frustration as she tried to stir up some trouble.
"If Your Highness can provide shelter for the elderly and weak, we will be eternally grateful! Heaven will also bless you with good fortune."
"Eldest brother, second brother, hurry up and bring your dear sister back!"
Xie Chengguang was furious when he discovered that his good daughter had run off and was talking nonsense again, so he quickly sent his two sons to bring her back.
"Yes, Father."
How dare they coerce the Prince of Anyang's Mansion? What divine protection? What is the status of the Prince of Anyang's Mansion? And what is my own status?
Besides, these are all people the emperor wants to deal with. If the Prince of Anyang's mansion dares to make a move, it's tantamount to challenging the royal family. Are they tired of having such good days?
Furthermore, most of those exiled this time were powerful and influential figures in the capital. Although their property was confiscated, their relatives by marriage sent over many valuable gifts, so no one was truly left penniless.
Moreover, the officials escorting them had been bribed and were not extremely evil. As long as everyone behaved themselves, they could survive safely.
How many people did this rebellious daughter offend by kneeling like that? He dared not even imagine how many scornful looks he would suffer next.
Just as the Xie brothers were about to pull Xie Qiwei up, the guards from the Prince of Anyang's mansion blocked their way and said to the person on the ground, "My master has instructed that the young lady may say whatever else she has to say."
Those nearby knew that the Crown Prince was angry, and Xie Qiwei, with her "saintly" aura shining brightly, felt that sincerity could move even the most obdurate heart, and the Crown Prince of Anyang had finally seen her good qualities.
Bathed in the holy white light, she felt valued by the prince and watched by everyone. She felt that she was finally living her true self.
"Respect the elderly as you would your own parents, and care for the young as you would your own children. The teachings of the sages are absolutely correct. If the Crown Prince can have compassion for all living beings, he will surely move Heaven."
"Oh? Is that so? Then tell me why you are here? And tell me, did His Majesty's punishment of you violate the sage's admonition?"
“Your Highness, please forgive us. We sinners had no such thoughts. His Majesty is merciful and has spared our entire household. The punishment of exile is truly what we deserve.”
Xie Chengguang finally couldn't hold back any longer and ran to the front, knelt down, and kowtowed heavily.
“We are grateful for His Majesty’s grace and have no complaints.”
The other exiles followed suit and knelt down. Everyone knew that if Xie Qiwei's words weren't suppressed, everyone here would be accused of "resenting the Emperor's grace and showing contempt for him."
Xie Qiwei looked around, a little confused. All she wanted was to ask for some warm clothes and food for people who couldn't stand the cold. Why was everyone begging for mercy as if they were possessed?
"You unfilial daughter, still unrepentant? Quickly kowtow to the young master and admit your mistakes!"
Xie Chengguang caught a glimpse of his daughter still kneeling there, and his anger flared up.
"Father, I did nothing wrong. Is it wrong not to do good deeds?"
She believed that her own purity would surely change the prince's opinion of her. What good was being beautiful? He still needed to be kind like her. Once the prince fell in love with her, she would make Xie Rouyu kneel and cry.
"Your Highness, the Xie family is unfortunate to have raised such a daughter who cannot distinguish right from wrong. The people have decided to exterminate her entire clan."
Xie Chengguang understood that things couldn't be delayed any longer; if things continued to escalate, the Xie family, and even those who had gone to exile with him, would be implicated and killed. So he decisively sacrificed the pawn to save the king, preparing to abandon what he couldn't teach.
"Okay, you handle it!"
After saying that, the carriage drove off on its own, and the prince never appeared from beginning to end.
Kneeling there, staring blankly as the carriage drove away, Xie Qiwei's eyes gradually became confused.
Xie Chengguang wiped his sweat, knowing full well that the young master was letting the matter drop out of consideration for Xie Rouyu. He glared at his good daughter, snorted coldly, and left.
This time, Madam Chen did not plead for leniency. Since her husband had said in public that the matter was beyond saving, there was no way to salvage it.
She has sons and grandsons who will take care of her, so she doesn't have to leave the Xie family.
When Xie Qiwei came to her senses, she found that everyone around her was keeping their distance, looking at her with disdain and contempt. Some people even spat at her.
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