Chapter 131: Fortune and Honor in Danger
While the woman was looking at Shangguan Yao, Shangguan Yao was also looking at the woman standing in front of her.
Although her appearance is not stunning, her temperament is extraordinary. Even such a plain dress can make a woman look elegant and noble. No wonder Wen Zi said that this person was a bit aloof.
But Shangguan Yao really didn't expect that such a brothel could produce such a beauty.
"Shangguan Yao." She bowed and introduced herself.
The woman also saluted and chuckled: "Charming."
After saying that, Feng Qing made a "please" gesture: "Miss Shangguan, please take a seat."
After Shangguan Yao sat down, she heard Feng Qing say, "I just heard from the girl next to me that Wen Zi is in trouble?"
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yao told Fengqing everything that happened to Wen Zi. She saw that Fengqing's originally calm face now had a hint of solemnity.
She continued, "I came to see Miss Feng just to ask, did you do what Wen Zi asked you to do yesterday?"
Feng Qing and Shangguan Yao looked at each other, and after a moment's silence, they forced a smile: "No wonder I didn't wait for her last night. It turns out that she has been separated from me."
"Did you go to see Xie Jing last night?" Shangguan Yao asked tentatively.
Feng Qing looked away and said lightly, "When have I never done something for her that she asked me to do?"
"You mean you met Xie Jing and things went well?" A gleam of light flashed in Shangguan Yao's eyes.
Feng Qing nodded, thinking about the warm arrangement yesterday and the habit she had practiced recently, she raised her eyes and said sternly: "I met Xie Jing in the pleasure boat on the river last night."
"How?" Shangguan Yao's tone was anxious.
Feng Qing smiled faintly: "Miss Shangguan should know how to deal with such a man. You should not be impatient. This kind of man does not like women who throw themselves into his arms."
Hearing this, Shangguan Yao nodded: "I know, I came here just to know about what Wen Zi arranged. Have you carried out the plan?"
"certainly."
Shangguan Yao got a definite answer, and the joy in her heart made her feel that she could fully control the situation before her father arrived in Bian Jing.
"Then I won't disturb your rest. Although I don't know how much Wen Zi gave you, if you do a good job, you will definitely get some benefits." Shangguan Yao stood up while speaking.
Feng Qing also stood up: "Ayan, see Miss Shangguan off."
The girl just now said respectfully: "Yes."
After seeing Shangguan Yao off, A Yan returned to the pavilion.
With doubt, he asked: "Miss, since Wen Zi is dead, let's forget about the previous favor. The Xie family is not something we can afford to provoke. There is no need to get involved in the risk."
Feng Qing smoothed the black hair beside her ears and said slowly, "You and I both know that wealth and honor are achieved through risk, so why can't we ask for it?"
"Miss?" Ah Yan stepped forward and asked in confusion, "Are you so sure that Xie Jing will let you into the Xie Mansion?"
Feng Qing raised her eyes and stared at Ah Yan: "The information Wen Zi gave me is enough."
"Why?"
Feng Qing smiled meaningfully, "This man and his first wife in the nunnery are not in love. I've also heard about the Yan family. The women in the Yan family definitely don't like living in the inner chambers, so there must be something else going on."
Ah Yan was confused. It seemed that his master had explained everything, but it also seemed that he had said nothing.
"I heard that even the nobles in the palace are jealous of the Xie family's wealth. I want to see how much money the Xie family has." Feng Qing said with a smile.
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3:15 PM, Xie Mansion.
When Xie Rongying returned to Shi'an Hall, she happened to see Mei Xiaoniang kneeling in the middle of the courtyard.
After not seeing him for one night, he seemed much more haggard.
The eyes that Xie Jing used to love the most were now red and swollen, and the pride from yesterday was gone.
Mei Xiaoniang watched Xie Rongying pass by and immediately knelt forward: "Miss, Miss! Please let me go. I really just want to leave the house. The master doesn't take me seriously. Why do you want to trap me in this backyard?"
"How dare you!" Cuizhi stepped forward to stop Mei Xiaoniang from getting closer: "I think you've been living too well in the Xie Mansion these past few years!"
Seeing Xie Rongying pause, Mei Xiaoniang ignored Cuizhi's words and continued, "Miss, don't you want to know about your father and your mother?"
Xie Rongying turned sideways, her eyes fell on Mei Xiaoniang, and she said softly, "Cuizhi, get out of the way."
Cuizhi glared at Mei Xiaoniang fiercely before stepping aside.
"Young lady, you must be very curious about why Madam has always been indifferent to you." Mei Xiaoniang knelt on the ground, looking up at Xie Rongying: "As long as you promise to let me go, I will tell you."
But what Xie Rongying was concerned about was: "Did you tell your lover everything you know about my parents?"
Mei Xiaoniang was stunned. Thinking of Xie Rongying's cruelty to that man yesterday, she subconsciously shrank her neck.
"Is there any?" Xie Rongying asked again.
"I haven't told you everything." Mei Xiaoniang didn't dare look Xie Rongying in the eye. She lowered her head and said, "When he came yesterday, he asked me some questions, but I felt that he approached me because he wanted to know about the master and the mistress, so I kept him in suspense and didn't tell him everything."
"You're quite clever, then." As Xie Rongying spoke, Yu Guangzhong saw Mother Sun coming out of the main hall door. She added, "You should know that I like to interact with smart people. So if you want freedom, then exchange it for something you think is useful to me."
"If I think it's okay, I will naturally give you freedom."
"Really?" Upon hearing this, Mei Xiaoniang suddenly raised her head and stared at Xie Rongying who was looking down at her: "Miss, this servant..."
"Miss, you're here." Mother Sun interrupted Mei Xiaoniang in time and walked forward: "The old lady has already gotten up. She was talking about you all last night. Come in and see the old lady."
Xie Rongying noticed something strange in Grandma Sun's eyes and smiled, "I'll go see Grandma right away."
"Miss!" Mei Xiaoniang shouted loudly, fearing that Xie Rongying would disappear from her sight and she would be killed by Madam Sun. "Miss, I have some useful information for you. Listen to it now."
Mother Sun stared at Mei Xiaoniang with a fierce look: "It's not your turn to interrupt here. Someone, take this bitch down and lock her up in the woodshed!"
Xie Rongying stepped aside to stop him, "Mother Sun, wait a minute."
"Miss, Mei has only been in the mansion for a few years. How could she know about the affairs of the master and the mistress? You'd better not listen to her nonsense." Mother Sun said cautiously.
Xie Rongying chuckled: "Did I say I wanted to know about my parents?"
Mother Sun’s expression froze.
"Cuizhi, bring her in." Xie Rongying gave the order in a deep voice and walked towards the main room.
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