Chapter 22 Private Meeting
Xie Qingran knew very well that in the current situation, she definitely had to take the initiative, but there was a major prerequisite for taking the initiative: she had to see Xiao Jue.
If she went to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, her family's reputation and face would be ruined. On the contrary, having Xiao Jue come to visit was the best option.
Xie Yankang hadn't figured out what to do at first, but now that he heard Xie Qingran say this, he immediately became interested and genuinely felt that what she said was right.
"In that case, I'll discuss it with your mother."
After Xie Yankang finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the main courtyard.
Watching Xie Yankang's retreating figure, Xie Qingran gave a faint smile, then turned and walked into the inner room.
Upon entering, I noticed a strange man standing there, holding a small first-aid kit.
Baozhu rushed over: "Miss, you're finally back! Quickly, let the doctor take a good look at you!"
The royal physician stepped forward, carefully took Xie Qingran's pulse, and only after confirming that she was alright did he breathe a sigh of relief and say, "Miss's arm is fine now. But, which doctor performed the repositioning? They were truly amazing!"
"It's myself," Xie Qingran smiled slightly.
After being thrown into a beggar's den in her previous life, every inch of her skin was tortured beyond recognition, and every joint was repeatedly disassembled and tortured. Therefore, no one knows better than Xie Qingran where each joint is, how much it hurts, and how painful it is!
In this life, even with her eyes closed, Xie Qingran knows where her joints are and how to disassemble them.
Seeing Xie Qingran like this, the physician was stunned for a moment, but did not dare to ask any more questions, and turned to walk outside.
"It's good that you're alright, Miss. You must be tired. Let me help you change your clothes so you can get some rest."
Baozhu breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly stepped forward to help Xie Qingran change her clothes.
The next instant, Baozhu screamed again.
"Oh dear, what happened to this huge gash on your back! It's bleeding!"
"Miss!"
As Baozhu spoke, she burst into tears.
Xie Qingran silently rubbed her ears. This child was good in every way, except that her voice was just too shrill.
"Baozhu, can you please stop yelling all the time?"
"If there's anything you need to say, just whisper it."
"Apply medicine if it's broken."
As she spoke, Xie Qingran took out a bottle of ointment, handed it to Baozhu, and smiled gently at her.
Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Baozhu couldn't help but shed tears. She carefully applied medicine to Xie Qingran: "Miss, does it hurt?"
"pain."
Xie Qingran spoke frankly, but compared to the torment and pain of her previous life, this was nothing.
She had already carefully considered the options. She knew that she couldn't do anything to Lu Jinzhi and the others by relying on her own efforts, but if their little group started making trouble on their own, it would be much easier.
Today, Xie Qingran is certain that Shen Wenyuan is a man with money but no brains, and he can be used.
The reason she deliberately ignored him was because Xie Qingran knew his personality too well; he was just naturally a jerk who liked people who didn't like him.
Everything Xie Qingran did today was to attract his attention.
"Baozhu, have the maids tidy up the room properly. Tomorrow, we have distinguished guests arriving."
Xie Qingran smiled faintly, turned around and lay down on the bed. Soon after, she fell into a deep sleep.
Main courtyard.
After hearing Xie Yankang's words, Madam Wang nodded: "Our Xie family is quite respectable, and they won't refuse us invitations when we hold a banquet. But... I'm afraid we won't be able to send invitations to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."
"Just send the invitation over." Xie Yankang frowned and looked at Madam Wang. "This matter is of utmost importance to our Xie family. You must save face for our Xie family. Zhaoye and Hanyue are not young anymore. It's time to take a good look at them."
Wang was somewhat reluctant, but she could only nod.
"Yes, sir, rest assured, I will definitely take care of this matter."
"We absolutely cannot let the Xie family lose face."
The next day, early morning.
As soon as he got up in the morning, Shen Wenyuan handed over his calling card and asked to see Xie Qingran.
Baozhu originally thought that Xie Qingran was just saying it casually yesterday, but she never expected that someone would actually come to the door, and a distinguished guest at that.
"Miss Xie."
Shen Wenyuan entered and bowed respectfully.
Xie Qingran remained aloof as always, but her manners were impeccable.
When Wang heard that guests had come to her house, she was a little puzzled. She didn't understand why the guests hadn't come to the main courtyard.
"Where is Young Master Shen now?" Madam Wang frowned, looking at the red-robed figure beside her.
Hongshan immediately spoke up: "Madam, Young Master Shen is currently at Yingxing Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang became even more furious.
"Her marriage to Prince Xiao is just around the corner, yet she still dares to seduce another man!"
"Outrageous! She's completely disgraced the Xie family!"
With that, Wang quickly got up and walked towards Yingxing Pavilion.
Rushing in with hurried steps, Madam Wang immediately launched into a tirade: "Xie Qingran, have you no shame?!"
Xie Qingran sat in the main seat, frowning slightly at Wang Shi's fierce appearance, but still stood up respectfully and bowed: "Greetings, Mother."
"I'm asking you a question! In broad daylight, you're having a secret rendezvous with another man in your own courtyard. Have you no shame?" Madam Wang grabbed Xie Qingran and slapped her hard across the face.
Xie Qingran swayed and almost fell. At this moment, Shen Wenyuan finally couldn't hold back anymore.
"Madam, what are you doing?"
"I formally sent my visiting card, how did that become a secret rendezvous?"
Shen Wenyuan stood up, looking at Wang Shi with displeasure, his eyebrows furrowed tightly.
Wang was momentarily speechless, then said unhappily, "No matter what, you shouldn't have entered my daughter's room without permission. What kind of behavior is this, talking like this in broad daylight!"
“Mother, this is not my bedroom, this is the reception room.” Xie Qingran replied, her voice still cold, half of her face swollen.
Wang's face darkened further: "How dare you talk back! Is this your upbringing? Kneel down!"
Xie Qingran didn't struggle at all, she just silently knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, looking as pitiful as could be.
Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Shen Wenyuan felt even more pity for her.
“Madam, you must have misunderstood. I came here today to check if Miss Xie’s injuries have improved.”
“Yesterday at my Jin Yue Lou restaurant, Miss Xie fell down the stairs. As the host, it is only natural that I should come and see.”
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