Chapter 57: Future Prime Minister? Mother Treats Me Differently?
The Han family came early this morning.
However, the person who came was not Han Siqi, but the old steward of the Han family and two servants.
The steward reported what happened at the morning court truthfully.
Han Sixue asked incredulously, "You mean, brother not only doesn't want the Xie family's compensation, but also won't let me divorce and wants me to stay in the Xie family?"
The steward sighed, "Miss, it's true that you've been wronged, and your son-in-law did something wrong, but divorce? Our Han family is a prestigious family in the capital, and it's really shameful for our eldest daughter to divorce her husband."
"Listen to my advice, husband and wife don't hold grudges overnight. Some things can be overcome by enduring them. Living a peaceful life is better than anything else."
Han Sixue's eyes were red as she asked, "Are you talking about what my brother meant? Or what our father and mother meant?"
The steward replied, "Master, Madam, and Minister Han are certainly concerned about you, but you are already a member of your husband's family, so it is not appropriate for your family to interfere in these matters."
Xie Yao stepped forward and asked, "Don't you Han family know that Xie Chengyu was beaten with a military stick and had both legs broken by the Wenchang Earl's family law. He is now paralyzed in bed and unconscious. He is almost dead."
The manager was confused.
Yesterday, the news of the Bo's Mansion spread, and the whole capital knew that the son-in-law coveted the cousin and broke into her boudoir.
The assistant minister was very angry and said he would vent his anger on behalf of the eldest lady. However, after returning from court, he changed his attitude and asked him to persuade the eldest lady not to divorce if possible.
He only knew that his uncle was being disciplined by the Xie family, and he really didn't know that his uncle was almost dying.
If this person dies, then...
Han Sixue steadied her breath and said coldly, "If you don't let me and Xie Chengyu divorce, I will go home a widow one day."
The steward quickly took out a bag of silver.
"This is a little compassionate money given to you by the master. Originally, he wanted you to continue living in the Xie family. Since Aunt, since Master Xie is no longer able to live, then we should divorce. However..."
He remembered his master's instructions, and although he looked reluctant, he still stammered, "But, if we really want to divorce, where are you going to go back to?"
No matter where I go back, I definitely can’t go back to the Han family.
"This little bit of silver, Miss, please use it first—"
“Bang!”
Han Sixue threw the silver away fiercely, her eyes red, but she held back her tears.
"Get out! Get out of here!"
"Go back and tell my father, mother, and brother that even if I, Han Sixue, become a widow and support myself as a woman, begging on the streets, I will not trouble your Han family!"
Before Han Sixue could say anything, she was the one who stabbed Xie Chengyu in the chest, and the manager left in shame.
After they left, Han Sixue finally couldn't help herself and threw herself into Xie Yao's arms, tears streaming down her face.
"They are my family. In the past, they said I was the apple of their eye. My brother said that if Xie Chengyu dared to betray me, he would never tolerate it. But why do they all abandon me now that I'm just married?"
Inside the house, Xu Susu looked at the scene outside. The light in her eyes gradually dimmed, and she silently closed the window.
Xie Chengyu was almost dead and his reputation was ruined, but the Han family, in order to save face, asked their daughter to be patient and not divorce.
The Han family is in such a state, and she is involved in too many things, so how can she escape from the cage of the Xie family?
She was destined to be trapped in the Xie family for the rest of her life.
After Han Sixue finished crying, Xie Yao picked up the silver on the ground and put it back into her hand.
"They don't want you, and me."
"Today, it's not that they abandoned you, but that you no longer want them."
She was not good at speaking and was not very good at comforting girls, but when Han Sixue heard these two sentences, she suddenly stopped crying.
Xie Yao thought about it and said, no matter whether Xie Chengyu is dead or alive, after the divorce, the Xu family has a medicine shop, a pastry shop, a money shop, and a cloth shop for her to choose from. They will never let her beg on the street.
When Han Sixue heard this, she was about to cry again.
Xie Yao coaxed him for a while before starting to practice with the sword.
Practicing with sword is not about dancing with sword.
Although the sword technique was taught by the general, there is actually nothing mysterious about it.
The general once said that he only started to practice martial arts after being sent to the northern border by the late emperor. He learned the most common military spear and sword techniques. He killed many people and became proficient in sword techniques.
The same is true of Xie Yao's moves, which are not fancy, but open and close, and full of murderous intent.
"The Second Miss is mighty!"
"Young lady, you have great swordsmanship!"
Qiliang and others stood far away. Although they couldn't understand what was happening, they still cheered excitedly.
Han Sixue watched in fascination. She had seen Xie Chengyu practice sword before, and he practiced very beautifully, but compared with Sister Ayao, Xie Chengyu would probably be cut in pieces if Xie Yao slashed him with one sword.
“Great swordsmanship!”
A clear voice came from nearby.
Xie Yao had long sensed someone approaching, and when she heard the person dare to speak, she immediately swung a knife at him.
Pei Jun was so frightened that he almost lost his soul. He squatted down on the spot and put his hands on his head: "Spare his life, I was just passing by!"
The blade stopped above his head.
Xie Yao narrowed her eyes and still pointed the blade at him.
Qi Liang was the first to rush forward: "Who dares to trespass into Wanxiang Courtyard?"
Pei Jun stood up, revealing his handsome face, which stunned Qi Liang.
What a handsome man.
"My name is Pei Jun, nice to meet Miss Xie." Pei Jun calmed down, looked at Xie Yao without blinking, his voice slightly deep.
He had heard the familiar name countless times these days, but to be honest... he hadn't seen her for too long.
The last time I saw Xie Yao was nine years ago, when she was sent to the Healthy Women Camp by the Xie family.
He chased for more than ten miles on foot, and finally saw Xie Yao and the Jianfu Camp's team gradually moving away.
The girl in front of me has grown up, but she still has the innocent and naive look of her childhood. Her eyes are full of life and beauty, as bright as the sun.
Xie Yao didn't know what Pei Jun was thinking, but when she heard the name, she raised her eyebrows in surprise.
Naturally, she had heard of the most talented man in Dayan.
What's more, in his previous life, Lu Shenyan regarded Pei Jun as his target to climb up.
When she died, Lu Shenyan was promoted to the position of fourth-rank assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
At that time, Pei Jun was already the youngest prime minister of Yan State!
Xie Yao stared at Pei Jun. He was tall and graceful, wearing an indigo bamboo-patterned robe with only a dark leather belt around his waist, which accentuated his slim waist and narrow back, making him look as elegant as a banished immortal.
She was dazed for a moment, as if she saw Lu Shenyan from her previous life standing in front of her.
In the past, Xie Yao liked men with such elegance the most.
It was all because Yan Niang always went with her to the tavern to listen to storytellers telling stories about talented men and beautiful women.
But now, after seeing Lu Shenyan's true face, Xie Yao looked at these refined and elegant scholars, and only one thought came to her mind:
A dog that bites doesn't bark.
Even though Pei Jun was the future Prime Minister of Yan State, she remained indifferent: "This is the Xie family's backyard, why is Minister Pei here?"
Pei Jun keenly noticed the change in Xie Yao's attitude, curled the corners of his lips, and said with a smile: "I am thirsty while walking in the back garden, so I came to ask Madam Bo and Second Miss Xie for a glass of water."
Xie Yao was just about to say, "You're thirsty, what does it have to do with me?" when Xu Susu walked out of the room.
"Mother." She called out with a smile.
Xu Susu didn't even look at her, but ordered: "Sang Ruo, prepare tea for Minister Pei."
Pei Jun sat down on the stone bench in the courtyard, showing his white teeth and a warm smile: "Thank you, Madam."
After a while, Sang Ruo brought the tea.
The tea set used was decorated with green mountain, white jade and cloud patterns. The tea had a clear and refreshing aroma and was the best Snow Front Queshe tea.
Xie Yao felt jealous.
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