Chapter 251 Hard to Accept
Xie Jing heard some twists and turns in Shi Nian's tone, and he put the bag in his hand on the small table beside him.
"What does Zhong Cheng mean by 'arrangements'?" Xie Jing's expression was gloomy. "Is Peizhi married?"
When Shi Nian heard the word "marry", a meaningful smile appeared in his eyes: "Brother Xie, you and Peizhi have been together for many years, and you are allowed to get married and have children, but she is not allowed to get married?"
Xie Jing was choked. Feng Peizhi was the person he had hidden in his heart but could never get. Naturally, he found it a little hard to accept that Feng Peizhi was getting married.
Even if Shi Nian was right, he had no right to prevent Feng Peizhi from getting married.
"Brother Xie, I know your feelings for Peizhi, otherwise you wouldn't have broken up with the Yan family." Shi Nian immediately calmed Xie Jing's emotions: "In fact, I only learned about Peizhi's situation after I came to Yizhou."
"How is she doing now?" After Xie Jing learned about Feng Peizhi's whereabouts from Shi Nian, he always wanted to know more about Feng Peizhi and her whereabouts from Shi Nian.
But too many things happened later, and the relationship between the Xie and Shi families is not as close as before.
Xie Jing kept Feng Peizhi's matter in his heart until he came to Yizhou, when his desire to know Feng Peizhi's whereabouts completely erupted.
"Of course they're living well." Shi Nian sighed as he spoke. "You should know who the governor of this Yizhou is, right?"
Xie Jing frowned and looked at Shi Nian for a long moment before saying, "Is it... Chu Wennan?"
"Yes, it's Chu Wennan. He was originally sent to Yizhou by Emperor Rende because of the Shangguan family's involvement." Shi Nian observed Xie Jing's expression and continued, "It's quite a coincidence. You took the position of head of the Ministry of War after Chu Wennan left Bianjing, and now you have resigned and come to Yizhou."
When Xie Jing heard the word "resign", his eyes darkened and he asked, "How did Zhong Cheng know that I resigned?"
Even if many people in Bian Jing knew that he had resigned, the news would have spread to Yizhou too quickly.
Unless Shi Nian is well aware of the news in Bian Jing.
What does a businessman want to do by keeping an eye on the news from Bian Jing?
"Brother Xie, our Xie and Shi families have been doing business together for many years, and we have a mutual acquaintance in the business world. That person just came to Yizhou from Bian Jing, so I mentioned him by the way." Shi Nian explained calmly.
Xie Jing glanced at Shi Nian with a half-doubtful look, and a smile appeared on his face: "Zhong Cheng, you just mentioned Chu Wennan. What do you mean by that? What is the relationship between Pei Zhi and Chu Wennan?"
Shi Nian nodded. "When the Feng family was in trouble, Peizhi's life was in danger. Chu Wennan saved Peizhi at that time, and she was later raised outside by Chu Wennan. Until Emperor Rende ascended the throne and the Shangguan family was in trouble, Chu Wennan went to Yizhou and brought Peizhi with him."
As he spoke, Shi Nian saw the displeasure on Xie Jing's face and said, "I also met Pei Zhi in Yizhou and learned about it from her."
Xie Jing's expression became increasingly solemn.
Shi Nian continued, "Peizhi told me that if it weren't for Chu Wennan, she and her daughter would have died."
A trace of guilt appeared on Xie Jing's face. He lowered his eyes and whispered, "This daughter should be a year older than Rong Ying."
"She is indeed one year older than Rong Ying. Two days ago, my wife and sister-in-law went to visit the mother and daughter. My wife mentioned that Pei Zhi's daughter may have been neglected in the Chu family since she was a child because of her status, and her personality is very dull." Shi Nian said with a sigh, "Brother Xie, I heard that Rong Ying is also in Yizhou. Why don't you find an opportunity for you and your daughter to meet Pei Zhi and his daughter?"
"Don't mention it, Peizhi's daughter is somewhat similar to Rongying."
Xie Jing's expression grew increasingly indifferent. He raised his eyes and met Shi Nian's gaze. "Does that mean Peizhi has been staying in Chu Wennan's backyard all these years?"
Xie Jing's face didn't look good during Shi Nian's time. He pondered for a moment before saying, "Yes, it's all thanks to Chu Wennan for taking care of Peizhi and her daughter these years."
"When can you arrange it?" Xie Jing said this with a kind of hidden impatience.
Shi Nian said with some embarrassment: "I will immediately send someone to the prefectural government to ask Peizhi's opinion."
Hearing this, Xie Jing finally smiled: "Then I'll trouble you, Zhong Cheng."
Shi Nian said to the waiter beside him, "Take the lady's invitation to the prefectural government and give it to Madam Feng."
"Yes." The servant said and walked out.
After the room quieted down, Shi Nian glanced at the bundle on the small table and asked casually, "Brother Xie, why did you come out with the bundle?"
Seeing Xie Jing silent, Shi Nian raised his eyebrows and jokingly asked, "Did he come out carrying your daughter?"
Xie Jing didn't respond, which was considered as his agreement.
Shi Nian then joked, "Yes, I think Rong Ying is just like her mother, and can't stand hearing Pei Zhi's words."
Shi Nian also learned some things about Xie Jing's harem from Shi Yang. Yan and Xie Jing had parted ways a long time ago because of Feng Peizhi.
"Xie brother, how about you stay in Linyuan first?"
Xie Jing was naturally grateful. He came out this time just to find out what happened that year and to find Feng Peizhi first.
"Thank you, Zhong Cheng."
Shi Nian stood up and walked out of the house, instructing the people standing outside, "Take Master Xie to the guest room and treat him to the highest standard of food and drink."
"Yes, Second Master." The servant said, and made a "please" gesture to Xie Jing who followed him out: "Master Xie, please come this way."
"Thank you very much." Xie Jing repeated to Shi Nian.
Shi Nian waved his hand politely and said, "Brother Xie, don't be so polite. Just treat this place as your own home."
Xie Jing bowed in gratitude and left with the servant.
When Xie Jing disappeared at the gate, Shi Jiyue came out from behind the screen and walked to Shi Nian with a gloomy face: "Second uncle, why did you take Xie Jing in?"
"Jiyue, Xie Jing is still somewhat useful, so don't ask too many questions." Shi Nian said, and was about to head to the backyard. Just as he took two steps, he heard Jiyue's voice again: "Second Uncle, was the person you just saw in the cottage Qin Junyi?"
Shi Nian turned around and looked at Shi Jiuyue with a complicated expression: "What did you see and hear?"
"Uncle, I didn't hear anything. I'm just curious why Qin Junyi is in Yizhou, why he came to see you, uncle, and why the Xie family also came to Yizhou." Shi Jiuyue knew something, but not much: "Is it because of the mine in Lujiao Village?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Shi Nian shouted, "Just stay home with your mother and don't keep other things to yourself."
Shi Nian was still a little cautious about his niece. After all, Shi Jiuyue almost became the Princess of Wei, and he didn't dare to take risks with the girl's feelings. Even if something happened to Shi Yang, if Shi Jiuyue still had feelings for the King of Wei and revealed the matter of Yizhou, the Shi family would probably be really finished.
He glared at Shi Jiuyue fiercely and turned away.
Shi Jiuyue stared at Shi Nian's back, then turned around and walked in the direction Xie Jing had just left.
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