Chapter 155 Troublesome Lady
The moment Xie Rongying asked this question, Xie Jing looked slightly displeased.
He said in a deep voice: "Even after getting married, are you still keeping an eye on what's going on in your father's backyard?"
Xie Rongying heard the resentment in Xie Jing's tone. When they were in the Xie Mansion, it was because Old Madam Xie did not like Xie Jing's concubines coming to pay their respects every day and handling those trivial matters.
It was handed over to Xie Rongying to take care of.
Before, Xie Rongying had turned a blind eye to Xie Jing's concubines, as long as they didn't cause any trouble outside Xie Jing's yard.
However, Xie Jing's colleagues and those who wanted to get close to the Xie family sent women to him, and Xie Jing accepted them all.
Also, because Xie Jing was never stingy with women, some women had the ambition to be the head of the Xie family.
Some dirty things happened, which alarmed Old Madam Xie, and she asked Xie Rongying to handle it.
The group of women originally thought that Xie Rongying was just a girl in the boudoir and would not have many skills in getting things done.
Unexpectedly, after keeping the few concubines in Xie Jing's harem who were usually more well-behaved, they sold them all out.
The spoiled and domineering concubine favored by Xie Jing at that time almost killed another one, so Xie Rongying beat the concubine with a hundred sticks and she died the next day.
Because of this, the relationship between father and daughter became rather delicate for a while.
Although Xie Jing did not explicitly blame Xie Rongying, he also expressed his dissatisfaction.
"What's the difference between you and your mother?"
It's this sentence again.
Xie Rongying raised her eyes and looked at Xie Jing. She remembered that her father had said something similar after she dealt with the women in her father's backyard.
"Does father understand mother very well?" Xie Rongying's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she smiled: "Or is father still blaming mother?"
Xie Rongying emphasized the word "strange".
Perhaps he didn't want to bring up the past, or perhaps Xie Jing didn't know how to respond to Xie Rongying's last question.
He said: "I just want to tell you that your father is a normal man. As a daughter and a younger generation, you should not ask too many questions."
Xie Rongying collected her thoughts, realizing that Xie Jing really cared about the woman in Youqing Tower.
"Father, since you've said so, if I continue to question you, it would be my fault." Xie Rongying said nonchalantly, "But I still have to remind you, father, that women in prostitution places won't be loyal to you."
Hearing this, Xie Jing thought that Feng Qing didn't take him seriously at all, and snorted, "You think too much. Things are not what you think. I know my limits."
It's not surprising that Xie Rongying knew about his trip to Youqing Tower.
A few days ago, I met the son of Marquis Dongchang there. Yesterday, Mrs. Jiang, the wife of Marquis Dongchang, also attended Mrs. Shen’s birthday party. She must have told Xie Rongying about his visit to Youqing Tower.
"Since father knows his limits, I won't say much." Xie Rongying knew that Xie Jing had come to the Yongyi Marquis' residence right after leaving court, and she probably was worried about what happened to her at the Jiang family yesterday. "Lunch is almost ready, father, please stay and join us."
Xie Rongying stood up and walked towards the door without waiting for Xie Jing's response.
Seeing this, Xie Jing immediately called out, "Rong Ying."
Xie Rongying stopped and looked sideways at her father.
"I won't stay for dinner." Xie Jing stood up and thought about what he had promised Feng Qing yesterday, and went to have tea early today: "Father has something else to do, but he heard about the Jiang family's affairs in the court today, so he came to see you."
Xie Rongying could sense a hint of impatience in Xie Jing's tone.
Can't wait to leave.
"I'm relieved to see you're alright." Xie Jing's brows showed a hint of concern and worry. "Next time, be extra vigilant at banquets like the one at the Jiang family yesterday. The guards I gave you will stay with you."
"I understand, father." Xie Rongying nodded in response.
Xie Jing thought about what Qin Junyi had just mentioned and asked Xie Rongying seriously, "Did you know that Qin Junyi wanted to go to the border?"
"I know." Xie Rongying's expression relaxed a lot. "He told me before that I had been busy going to the Jiang family these days and hadn't told you, father. When he saw you today, he must have thought that I didn't intend to tell you, so he told you in person."
Xie Jing thought that now only Qin Junyi was guarding the main house of the Yongyi Marquis’s mansion, and the Yongyi Marquis was far away at the border.
The only thing Qin Junyi could think of now seemed to be the Xie family.
"It seems that the young marquis still wants to live a good life with you." Xie Jing began to persuade his daughter: "Although Qin Junyi previously kept a mistress outside, your status is unshakable. In addition, with the Xie family as your backing, Qin Junyi will not dare to let you suffer any injustice."
"Rongying, live a good life with the young marquis and give birth to a legitimate son. From now on, you will have the final say in the Yongyi Marquisate. Don't expect any man to be devoted to you. All men in this world are like this. They won't put their hearts on one woman."
"As long as you hold the power of the family in your hands and give birth to the eldest son, and Qin Junyi's achievements are not as great as his father's, from now on, the Yongyi Marquis Mansion will be under the control of you and your mother. Qin Junyi also depends on you to survive."
Xie Rongying listened to these words without any emotion and said, "I will remember what you said, father."
"Then I'll go back first."
Seeing Xie Jing moving towards the outside of the house, Xie Rongying followed him and said, "Daughter, please see your father off."
Xie Jing nodded.
Xie Rongying sent Xie Jing out of the East Garden and asked Li Pozi to take Xie Rong away.
"Follow father and don't let her find out." Xie Rongying said to Dongxue beside her with a side glance.
"yes."
Dongxue said and followed.
Xie Rongying's eyes darkened slightly, and just as she was about to turn around and walk into the East Garden, a cold voice came from the other side.
"elder sister."
Xie Rongying looked towards the voice and saw Shangguan Yao and Xue Qing walking towards them. She frowned slightly, wondering if the King of Wei arranged this person because he was afraid that others would suspect something?
"What are you doing here?" Xie Rongying's attitude was not very good.
Xue Qing immediately spoke up: "Young Madam, the young lady is here to apologize to you."
"Apologize?" Xie Rongying glanced at the path behind the master and servant. "What are you apologizing for?"
Shangguan Yao lowered her eyes slightly: "Sister, can I have a word with you for a moment?"
Xie Rongying's frown relaxed slightly, and she smiled faintly: "If you have anything to say, just say it here."
Shangguan Yao glanced at Xueqing.
Xueqing understood and immediately retreated a distance.
Seeing this, Xie Rongying's eyes showed a hint of interest.
She said to Cuizhi and the maids guarding the gate, "You leave."
"yes."
After Xie Rongying saw Xue Qing retreat a little distance, she asked, "What are you going to do?"
"Sister has also noticed that if I want to stay around Qin Junyi without being suspected, I will not only have to deal with Qin Junyi, but also that girl." Shangguan Yao's tone became a little colder: "I will have to trouble the young lady for this matter."
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