Chapter 98 Words of Mouth
Xie Qingran tilted her head, looking at Wang Shi with some curiosity.
"Mother, do you think the truth is more important, or my future?"
"How important is a daughter's reputation? If it were Xie Hanyue who was in this accident today, would Mother have asked her these questions?"
Xie Qingran was originally unwilling to compare herself with Xie Hanyue, but Wang's behavior at this moment was so disheartening that she couldn't help but ask.
But after saying it, Xie Qingran regretted it. Why did she have to ask all that?
She turned her face away, no longer wanting to hear Wang's answer.
"No matter what, this is something I should ask; I care about you."
"If anything really happens to you and you marry the heir, it will be a catastrophe for our Xie family."
Wang took a deep breath and spoke with a hint of helplessness.
If a woman of questionable character were to enter the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, it would surely bring shame upon the family. Moreover, since their marriage was bestowed by the emperor, it would be an even greater slap in the face to the royal family. That is why Lady Wang is so eager to know if something bad has happened.
But Xie Qingran didn't say anything. When she got out of the car, she didn't even look back. She just strode towards her Rose Garden.
Wang didn't care about these things; instead, she went directly to Xie Yankang.
She recounted the events that had transpired at the Zhao family's house that day, then sighed with lingering fear, saying, "I...I was truly terrified. Those three people were covered in blood. How could this girl be so ruthless?"
"Is she alright?" Xie Yankang's eyebrows furrowed tightly. "Is she hurt?"
Madam Wang slapped her thigh: "That's the important thing! I've been asking around for ages, but I still can't find out. Tell me, what if she really loses her virginity? If she marries Xiao Jue, won't that cause trouble for our Xie family?"
Xie Yankang originally intended to ask Xie Qingran if she was injured, but he never expected that Wang would say such a thing.
He stood there, stunned, took a deep breath, and stared at Wang Shi: "How could you say such a thing?"
"Then what should I say?"
"Isn't this the most important thing?"
Wang was also getting anxious. As a mother and a woman, she knew perfectly well what was most important for a young woman!
"Enough! Stop talking! You're supposed to be a mother, and no one else is even gossiping about your daughter. How dare you say such things!"
"You must immediately keep this a secret. If even a tiny bit leaks out, I'll fight you to the death!"
Xie Yankang was not unaware of the seriousness of the matter, but he trusted his daughter and believed that Xie Qingran would not do anything to harm the Xie family.
Wang originally thought Xie Yankang would stand on the same side as her, but she never expected it to turn out like this.
Her eyebrows furrowed tightly, and after a moment of frustration, she blurted out, "Fine, fine, you're both right!"
After saying that, Wang turned around and left in anger.
The news was originally kept tightly under wraps by the three families, but the next morning, the whole city was buzzing with rumors about it. There were all sorts of things being said, but Xie Qingran was the only person involved. Some people said nice things, and some said unpleasant things. All these messy words reached Baozhu's ears.
After wandering around outside, Baozhu, filled with gossip and anger, rushed back to Rose Garden!
As soon as she entered, she said to Xie Qingran, "Miss, there are so many rumors going around, they're all saying... saying you..."
"What did you say about me?" Xie Qingran raised an eyebrow, looking at Baozhu with some curiosity.
Baozhu was, after all, a young girl, and she couldn't bring herself to say such vulgar things. In desperation, she could only sit down on the chair in a huff.
In short, it's unbearable to hear!
"Young Miss, what are we going to do? The wedding is just around the corner, and people outside are saying such nasty things. What... what are you going to do in the future?"
Baozhu was so anxious she was about to cry.
They were about to get married and start living a good life, so why did this happen?
Soon, the rumors circulating in the capital reached the Empress's ears.
This matter could no longer be concealed. The Xie family, the Zhao family, as well as Madam Qin and the Prime Minister's wife, all entered the palace.
The group sat together, each with a somewhat strange expression.
Most importantly, the Empress looked very unwell.
The Empress's eyes were murderous as she looked at Madam Zhao: "I need to ask you properly, what exactly happened? How could such a thing happen out of nowhere!"
Since this incident occurred within the Zhao family, no matter what, the Zhao family cannot escape responsibility!
Madam Zhao was at her wits' end. She knelt down on the ground and looked at the Empress with a wronged expression: "Your Majesty, I don't know, I really don't know!"
"I don't know!" The Empress slammed her hand on the table and said angrily, "You still have the nerve to say you don't know? How did four beggars end up in our house? Two days have passed and you haven't found out a single clue. What kind of head of the household are you? What are you good for?!"
If it were anyone else, it wouldn't matter, but it's Xie Qingran, and Xiao Jue's fiancée!
Why is it so difficult for the Xiao family? Why is it so hard to live a peaceful life?
Madam Zhao was also at a loss for words. She sighed and said helplessly, "I have indeed investigated very carefully, but there were just too many people coming and going at the family banquet that day. It was impossible to find out anything in time. I am well aware of the seriousness of this matter, so I immediately ordered the news to be blocked!"
The Prime Minister's wife looked coldly at Madam Zhao and snorted disdainfully.
Now, Madam Zhao felt even more pressure.
She took a deep breath and looked at the Empress pitifully: "Your Majesty, I have really tried my best to investigate, but I really haven't seen any clues. What's going on? I really don't know!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Qin's expression changed: "A place like the inner quarters, where four beggars can come and go as they please, is that something you can just dismiss with a simple 'I don't know'?"
"Your Majesty, this matter must be thoroughly investigated!" Madam Qin knelt on the ground, her eyebrows furrowed tightly, and spoke with a wronged tone.
Upon hearing this, the Empress's expression changed. She nodded and said, "Yes, this matter cannot be left like this!"
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