However, Mo Yan was not swayed by these words; instead, he stood even more firmly in front of Jiang Xiaoxue.
Just then, Yan Hongjing stepped out from the crowd. He spotted Jiang Xiaoxue at a glance, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Xiaoxue, I'm so glad you're alright! Baby..." Yan Hongjing's words came to an abrupt halt as his gaze fell upon Jiang Xiaoxue's flat stomach.
Thinking of the horrifying bloodstains in their living room, and knowing that their baby was already gone before the due date...
His eyes were filled with sorrow, his lips trembled slightly, and he asked, "Where are our children?"
Looking at the man she had once deeply loved, Jiang Xiaoxue felt a surge of pain and disappointment. Hearing him still have the nerve to question the child, she couldn't help but laugh sarcastically.
“Mr. Yan, three days ago your dear sister pushed me down the stairs from the second floor. I was terrified and called you for help, but you said your dear sister had fallen and you had to rush to the hospital to take care of her. How can you still have the nerve to mention the child now!”
“Xiaoxue…” Yan Hongjing’s voice was filled with deep apology, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a sharp voice.
"Nonsense! I've been recuperating in the hospital for the past three days and haven't left my ward at all. How could I have had the chance to push you downstairs? You little bitch, don't even think about framing me without evidence!"
Xie Yimo stood to the side, staring fiercely at Jiang Xiaoxue, her eyes flashing with malice.
Looking at Xie Hongjing's face full of guilt and remorse, she was overwhelmed by jealousy and anger, which almost made her lose her mind.
She couldn't accept that the man she loved so deeply cared for and felt guilty towards another woman, which made her feel incredibly painful and angry.
"Who says there's no evidence?"
As soon as Jiang Wanwan stepped out of the private room, she witnessed this farce. With a wave of her hand, she handed the USB drive that Jiang Xiaoxue had given her a few days ago to Yan Hongjing.
“Mr. Yan, my Xiaoxue traveled thousands of miles to be with you, her heart and eyes were only for you! And how did you treat my Xiaoxue? Are you truly blind in both eyes and heart?”
All that has happened is in the past. I hope you will not bother my Xiaoxue again in the future.
As for that Xie guy next to you, he bullied my sister Jiang Wanwan and thinks he can get away unscathed? That's impossible!
Jiang Wanwan spoke each word with conviction.
“Xiaoxue…she is…” Yan Hongjing looked at the elegant woman in front of him, who was like an immortal, and a strange sense of familiarity welled up in his heart.
"Young Master Yan, that's Sect Leader Jiang from the Free and Unfettered Sect! Jiang Xiaoxue is her cousin, and they have a very good relationship!" someone whispered a reminder from the side.
"Who is it that won't let my Xie family go!"
A beautiful woman stepped out from the crowd, dressed in a black gown, looking noble and elegant.
However, despite her stunning beauty, she had a cold gaze and an aloof and arrogant demeanor.
"mom!"
Xie Yimo shrank back, inwardly groaning. She knew that after today's banquet, she would definitely face a terrible fate when she got home.
"Speak! What trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?"
Xie Yimo moved her lips, wanting to explain, but ultimately chose to remain silent. She knew that no matter how she explained, she couldn't change the facts.
Jiang Wanwan looked at the beautiful woman and was secretly surprised.
At this moment, Yan Ziyan stood aside and whispered, "This is the head of the Xie family, and also Xie Yimo's mother. She is known for her strictness and has extremely high expectations for her children. This time, Xie Yimo has caused a great disaster, and she will probably have to be taught a lesson."
Jiang Wanwan sneered, "Your Xie family has gone too far, daring to bully my Xiaoyao Sect. Today, I'm here to seek justice for Xiaoxue."
When the Xie family patriarch saw that it was Sect Leader Jiang of the Xiaoyao Sect who was speaking, his expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Sect Leader Jiang, there must be some misunderstanding here. My Xie family has always acted with integrity. Let's discuss any issues amicably."
"A misunderstanding?" Jiang Wanwan's voice was filled with undisguised anger. "Your daughter publicly humiliated Xiaoxue, and the day before yesterday, she viciously pushed her off the second floor, almost causing her to bleed to death. Are all of these lies?"
"This..." Xie Lanxi was speechless for a moment. Her face turned very ugly. She turned to Xie Yimo and a hint of disappointment and anger flashed in her eyes.
Suddenly, Xie Lanxi raised her hand and slapped Xie Yimo hard across the face.
The crisp sound of a slap echoed in the air, and half of Xie Yimo's face quickly swelled up, with a trace of blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.
After Xie Lanxi finished fighting, she didn't stop. She turned around, bowed deeply to Jiang Wanwan and the others, and said sincerely:
"Since it is my daughter's fault, I, as her mother, also bear responsibility. Please, Sect Leader Jiang, handle this as you see fit, but I hope you will not hold the Xie family accountable for this."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanwan couldn't help but look at Xie Lanxi with newfound respect. She was indeed worthy of being the head of the Xie family, able to be both flexible and resilient!
So she sent a telepathic message to Jiang Xiaoxue asking how to deal with Xie Yimo.
However, before Jiang Xiaoxue could say anything, Yan Hongjing, who was standing to the side, couldn't wait to plead for her:
"Xiaoxue, I know Xiaomo was wrong this time, but she definitely didn't do it on purpose. Please forgive her this time! Can you help her?"
Jiang Xiaoxue felt numb as she looked at Yan Hongjing's anxious expression. Even at this point, this man was still pleading for that woman.
She was filled with remorse, wishing she could gouge out her own eyes back then. Why had she fallen for such a blind and incompetent man?
"It's not impossible for me to let her go, as long as you sign this agreement, everything will be fine!" Jiang Xiaoxue said through gritted teeth, suppressing her inner pain.
She knew that Yan Hongjing would do everything in his power to save Xie Yimo. This agreement was her bargaining chip, which she could use to force Yan Hongjing to make concessions.
Jiang Xiaoxue took out the child custody agreement she had prepared beforehand and handed it to Yan Hongjing.
The agreement stipulates that if Yan Hongjing signs it, he will voluntarily relinquish custody of the child, and the child will be raised solely by Jiang Xiaoxue.
This is an agreement that Jiang Xiaoxue carefully drafted after consulting with a lawyer. She wants Yan Hongjing to pay the price and understand the pain of losing a child.
At the same time, she also wants to protect her own and her child's future, ensuring they are not harmed in any way.
"The child! The child is alive! That's wonderful! Xiaoxue, why are you doing this? We can raise the child together!"
Yan Hongjing's face lit up with surprise as he tried to persuade Jiang Xiaoxue to change her mind.
“Impossible!” Jiang Xiaoxue’s voice was resolute. “You chose her, which means you’ve given up our child!” Her eyes were firm and cold, as if she had completely lost hope in this man.
Yan Hongjing remained silent for a moment, his expression becoming hesitant. He seemed to be struggling internally, unsure of how to make a decision.
"Brother Hongjing, you don't believe me either! I didn't push my sister!" Xie Yimo hugged Yan Hongjing's arm tightly, shaking it and crying aggrievedly.
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