Chapter 125 Save Our Daughter
Xie Guidu was furious, his hand clenched into a fist in his sleeve. He immediately called out to Mo Yu, "Go and gather some people, take Nannan's portrait, and quickly search the Jingmingfang area, expanding the search area. Also, take my token and ask the Imperial City Guard and the Prefect of the Capital."
Xie Guidu's mind was filled with the image of Dou Wenyi lying on the coffin, in unbearable pain. In both his past and present lives, could he not protect their daughter?
Our little girl is dead—
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In the West Market, the shop assistants of Chengji Pharmacy deftly carried large bags of medicinal herbs onto the Dou family's carriage.
"Miss Dou, thank you for coming in person. Next time, we can deliver it directly to your residence." The shopkeeper smiled broadly; a customer who could stock up on so much medicine like her must be a big spender.
Dou Wenyi's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she thanked her with a faint smile, "Alright, thank you for your trouble!"
Just as she was about to get into the carriage, she saw Xie Mengyao dressed in a flamboyant manner, walking towards her aggressively, while the maid behind her was carrying several gift boxes in her arms.
Dou Wenyi originally intended to pretend she didn't know her, but Xie Mengyao stopped her and said gloatingly, "Oh, I thought it was someone else? Dou Wenyi, you still have the nerve to show your face in public. Back then, you insisted on breaking off your engagement with my brother in order to climb the social ladder. Now that the Zhang family is about to fall, it's not unreasonable for Zhang Chengxian to observe three years of mourning. Why don't you take advantage of the mourning period and marry into the family?"
She was stunningly beautiful; even with just a touch of makeup and a simple dress, her captivating charm was undeniable.
How come she suffered no harm whatsoever after such a major event as breaking off an engagement?
Xie Mengyao harbored resentment in her heart and said sarcastically, "Three years from now, you'll be twenty years old. You'll be a real old maid then. Will Zhang Chengxian still want you? In Tianning City, there's probably only one noble lady like you who's throwing away the big picture for a small gain."
"I'm afraid you don't care. After all, a woman's reputation is worthless in your eyes. You can break off the engagement once, or even twice. You might just stay in the Dou family as an old maid for the rest of your life! It's really interesting to know someone as wonderful as you!"
As soon as she said that, people immediately gathered around to watch the spectacle.
Cuizhi was a little angry. "Xie Mengyao, it was clearly Xie Shizi who was in the wrong first when the engagement was broken off. He was in love with someone else first. How can you, a person of the dignified Marquis of Dingyuan, be unable to distinguish right from wrong and turn black into white?"
"You're just a maid, what right do you have to speak? Oh, I forgot to tell you, the Eldest Princess personally came to our Dingyuan Rear Residence yesterday. Princess Fu'an and my brother's wedding is imminent. I'd like to see who you'll end up marrying. It's quite something to look forward to."
Xie Mengyao's tone was sarcastic and deliberately distorted the facts, every word of which was meant to belittle her, making it seem as if breaking off the engagement was an unforgivable sin that she would regret for the rest of her life.
Dou Wenyi chuckled, "Even if my taste is terrible, I would never associate with the spendthrift son of the Wei family!"
Xie Mengyao's expression suddenly changed, as if someone had struck her right in the groin. She had kept her affair with Wei Yuanzhen a secret, so how could Wei Yuanzhen know?
"Shut up! I didn't..."
Dou Wenyi glanced at her sideways. "Who I marry is my own business, none of your concern. Also, Xie Mengyao, let me remind you, don't forget to bring your brain when you go out. If you only bring your mouth, be careful what you say. Speaking ill of the Princess is disrespectful to the royal family!"
Xie Mengyao thought she could embarrass him by saying those words, but after the incident blew up, it was their families who lost face!
The eldest princess wanted to marry Princess Fu'an into the Dingyuan family, but she didn't want others to know that her precious daughter, Princess Fu'an, had picked up a man that no one else wanted. Besides, the marriage was still far from being finalized, and she just casually revealed it like that. It was hard to tell whether she was really stupid or trying to take the opportunity to ruin Xie Guidu's marriage.
Dou Wenyi shook her head speechlessly. In her previous life, she had actually wasted her entire life on such an idiot.
That's so cheap!
Xie Mengyao realized she had misspoke and froze on the spot. She hurriedly tried to explain, "Don't try to trap me. How could I have been disrespectful to the Princess?"
Dou Wenyi didn't want to argue with her anymore, so she turned around and prepared to get into the carriage.
"Yi'er, wait!"
It's Xie Guidu's voice!
Xie Guidu arrived at some unknown time and overheard everything. He had dark circles under his eyes and a messy stubble on his chin. He looked utterly dejected, with no trace of his former refined and elegant demeanor.
Dou Wenyi met his gaze, and her face immediately turned cold.
Xie Guidu frowned slightly, his voice sharp and stern, "Mengyao, apologize to Miss Dou!"
"Brother?"
"What?" Xie Mengyao was shocked, as if struck by lightning.
Ever since my brother broke off the engagement, he's been acting like he's possessed. Not only is he betraying his own family, but he's also recently adopted a girl. I really don't know what he's up to.
Xie Guidu glanced coldly at Xie Mengyao, his aura turning icy. "You spoke rudely first, then made irresponsible remarks about marriage. In front of everyone, how many more people do you want to ruin?"
Doesn't his nonchalant words confirm that she was lying?
At this moment, the eyes of those who had been watching the commotion were like sharp arrows shooting towards her, leaving Xie Mengyao with nowhere to hide, feeling both embarrassed and desperate.
"Xie Mengyao, I warned you, don't you ever learn?"
Xie Mengyao met his cold, angry gaze, still defiant, "Brother, she was clearly in the wrong first, breaking her promise and being untrustworthy. I can't swallow this! If anyone should apologize, it should be her!"
She stomped her foot angrily and tried to leave, but was forcefully stopped by the guards beside Xie Guidu.
Xie Mengyao was truly furious, but under his imposing presence, she was forced to lower her head and say, "I'm sorry!"
She gave a perfunctory reply, then dashed off in a flash.
Dou Wenyi remained expressionless. Was Xie Guidu putting on this show to stand up for her?
That's absolutely ridiculous!
Xie Guidu turned to look at her. "Yi'er, it's my fault for not disciplining my younger sister properly and causing you trouble. It won't happen again."
Dou Wenyi would rather face Xie Mengyao than see him. She looked away and said calmly, "Young Master Xie, please address me by my name!"
Xie Guidu met her cold gaze and felt extremely tormented.
They were clearly so in love, so why did things come to this? Recently, he took his daughter to the Green Lake several times, and he forced himself not to see her.
Now the person I've been longing for is right in front of me, but she's so heartless!
"Nannan is missing! They say she was taken away by the people from the Crown Prince's Palace! Yi'er, no, Fourth Miss, she's so young, I'm so worried about her. The Crown Prince and I don't get along. Can you please save our daughter?"
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