Chapter 235 After Hardship Comes Happiness
Fortunately, Xie Yankang's clothes were relatively neat, so he probably didn't do anything he shouldn't have.
This scene was a devastating blow to Xie Zhaoye!
Even though he had become a little distant from Xie Hanyue because of her background, she was still his sister in Xie Zhaoye's heart. But now... his most beloved sister had done such a despicable thing!
What are you doing?
Xie Qingran's expression changed as she stared at Xie Hanyue on the bed.
Xie Hanyue never expected things to turn out this way. She originally planned to pretend to be a concubine and get together with Xie Yankang, but she never expected that Aunt Lian would come in with her!
Now, the situation has become incredibly awkward.
Xie Hanyue quickly dressed, knelt on the ground, and said, "Father, brother, sister, I'm innocent! I really just drank too much and went into the wrong room. I thought this was my room, I..."
"You're sleeping in your own room without any clothes on?" Aunt Lian's eyebrows furrowed tightly as she glared at Xie Hanyue through gritted teeth. "The Xie family raised you and treated you so well, how dare you do such a despicable thing and ruin the Lord's reputation?"
Xie Qingran then looked at Xie Yankang and said, "Father, it would be extremely shameful if this matter got out, so I ask you to make the decision!"
"Shut up, all of you!"
"Everyone, get out!"
Xie Yankang's eyebrows furrowed tightly, and with a roar, he drove everyone out.
He sat alone in the room, feeling utterly bewildered. He stared at the scene before him in disbelief, as images of Xie Hanyue from childhood to adulthood flooded his mind like a tidal wave.
Even though Xie Hanyue looked almost exactly like the Imperial Concubine, Xie Yankang never really had any improper thoughts about her!
But Xie Yankang simply cannot accept Xie Hanyue's shameless act of doing such a thing!
He took a deep breath, touched his face, and realized that he was already in tears.
Outside the door, Xie Hanyue stared intently at Xie Qingran: "It was you! You did this on purpose, didn't you!"
Xie Qingran found Xie Hanyue's hysterical state somewhat amusing, and coldly said, "You're the one who shamelessly debases yourself, and you're dragging our entire Xie family down with you. How could I possibly stand idly by?"
"Xie Hanyue, guess what Father will choose between you and the Xie family?" Xie Qingran raised an eyebrow, looking at Xie Hanyue with a half-smile.
In the past, Xie Yankang chose the Xie family over them. Now Xie Qingran is really curious about what Xie Yankang will choose.
Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Xie Hanyue also felt a wave of despair. Her eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and she slumped to the ground. Then, her gaze inadvertently fell on Xie Zhaoye, who was dumbfounded.
Suddenly she perked up, grabbed Xie Zhaoye's sleeve, and pleaded desperately, "Brother, save me, please, save me! I don't want to marry someone else, I really don't want to leave the Xie family, I just want to stay! Please, brother, I beg you, please help me!"
"Xie Hanyue, you have truly disappointed me." Xie Zhaoye looked at Xie Hanyue with displeasure, his eyebrows furrowed tightly. "My Xie family has treated you with utmost kindness and generosity, but what have you done? How could you treat our Xie family like this?"
Hearing this, Xie Qingran finally breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't continue to participate in the matter, but simply got up and strode outside.
To put it bluntly, the Xie family's affairs should be handled by the Xie family members. Xie Qingran is now certain that these people are not out of their minds, so she will no longer get involved.
Upon returning to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Xiao Jue was waiting for her at the entrance.
Upon seeing Xiao Jue, Xie Qingran immediately smiled brightly, rushed over, and hugged him tightly: "Husband, why were you waiting for me at the door?"
"In such a good mood?"
"I was worried you might be mistreated at your parents' home, so I came to pick you up."
Xiao Jue smiled gently and lightly pinched Xie Qingran's cheek.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran smiled and kissed Xiao Jue on the cheek: "I knew it, my husband, you're the best to me!"
After saying that, Xie Qingran grabbed Xiao Jue's hand and strode inside.
Seeing Xie Qingran's joyful and excited appearance, Xiao Jue subconsciously felt that someone was about to be in big trouble.
He thought for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "What happened? Why are you so happy?"
"Anyway, there's something happy about it, but I can't really share it with you." Xie Qingran raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiao Jue: "In short, everything is moving in a positive direction!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jue nodded in agreement: "I'm going to the western city to reorganize the troops. I'll probably be back in three or four months. Qingran... I'll miss you a little."
Reluctant to part with it?
It sounded a bit odd coming from Xiao Jue's mouth, but Xie Qingran felt a warm glow in her heart.
She lowered her eyes and nodded, saying softly, "Don't worry about things at home. I'll take good care of the two little ones."
"Will you miss me?" Xiao Jue asked Xie Qingran, holding her hand tightly.
Xie Qingran smiled gently, tiptoed, and kissed the corner of his lips: "Yes, I will think of you every day!"
"Qingran, I really don't want to leave." Xiao Jue hugged Xie Qingran's waist and kissed her.
Xiao Jue used to love going to the battlefield and joining the army, but now that he has family to care about, he is reluctant to leave.
Xie Qingran felt a surge of tenderness in her heart as she endured Xiao Jue's enthusiasm. She was willing to cooperate with actions she usually wouldn't, hoping that he could go to Xicheng in peace.
The next day, early morning.
When Xie Qingran woke up, Xiao Jue was no longer by her side.
She silently sat up, a slight smile playing on her lips, and asked, "Baozhu, has the Duke already gone to the West City?"
"Yes, the Duke left behind a red-clad lady and three hundred soldiers, saying that the lady could use them as she pleased."
"Before leaving, he called all the servants together and gave them a long lecture, telling them to take good care of the lady."
Baozhu blushed as she spoke, and when she looked up, she saw the ambiguous marks on Xie Qingran's neck. She was so embarrassed that she didn't know where to look.
Xie Qingran smiled and said, "He is very considerate."
"Yes, the Duke is truly very considerate to his wife." Baozhu also had a beaming smile on her face, clearly very pleased: "Madam, you've finally overcome all your hardships!"
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