Chapter 356 Stigma (Part 2)
This kneeling really touched Murong Ye's heart.
He was startled and hurried forward to help Ye Shixian up, feeling angry and distressed.
"What are you doing!?"
Although he was angry, Ye Shixian was the one in his heart after all.
"I was just angry for a moment. A lot of things have happened recently, and I have been scolded by my father a lot. That's why the higher-ups said those harsh words. Don't take it to heart. How could I send you to Shuntian Prefecture?"
Ye Shixian refused to get up: "Since my father's accident, I have caused you too much trouble. Now even my mother has passed away so miserably. Perhaps I am an unlucky person and will only drag you down in the future..."
"What?"
After all, Murong Ye still had feelings for her. After seeing this scene and hearing these words, most of his accumulated resentment dissipated.
He put his arm around Ye Shixian's shoulders and sighed.
"It's my fault too. I should have been more polite that day. If I had known her condition was so serious, I would have sent a few more people to watch over her outside the house day and night."
Ye Shixian seemed to finally be unable to bear it anymore and started crying in his arms.
Murong Ye's clothes on his chest were soon wet, and his heart was also softened by his crying.
"Alright, alright, stop crying. The person is gone. There is no point in thinking about the past. The most important thing right now is to quickly prepare for your mother's funeral."
At this point, he hesitated for a moment.
"The case should be closed in a few days, right?"
Ye Shixian knew what he was asking. Although there were widespread rumors that Ye Chutang had forced his aunt to death, there were also other voices.
There are also a very small number of people who say that Gao did not commit suicide, but was strangled to death. Although she tried to break free, she ultimately failed and died.
She sobbed and nodded gently: "Master Zhang said that if no other evidence can be found, the matter will be over. Mother was in a better mood in those few days, and I thought she had come to terms with it, so I relaxed a little, but I didn't expect that such a big mistake would happen-"
Murong Ye breathed a sigh of relief.
Hearing what she said, Gao did commit suicide.
Although it would be a bit troublesome to get this case to trial, it is normal that no one noticed when someone died in the middle of the night.
This storm will subside after a while.
Murong Ye did not stay for too long. His father was extremely dissatisfied with his and Ye Shixian's entanglement, so it was better for him to keep a low profile.
When seeing Murong Ye off, the door was just opened and Shaoyao, who was guarding outside, was startled and hurriedly saluted.
Murong Ye frowned: "What are you thinking?"
Shaoyao quickly admitted her fault: "I know I was wrong, please forgive me, Master Murong!"
Murong Ye turned around and said to Ye Shixian, "This girl used to look quite smart, why is she so slow now? If she stays here, can she serve you well?"
Shaoyao’s face turned pale.
Ye Shixian glanced at her and said softly, "Maybe she was frightened by what happened before."
Murong Ye shook his head: "I will pick out a few good ones later, and you can choose one that you like. I will feel more at ease if there are more people to take care of you."
Shaoyao panicked when she heard this: "I am loyal to the young lady and will be more responsible in the future! Please give me another chance, Master Murong!"
The smile on Ye Shixian's lips froze slightly.
Others thought that he was showing love and care, but she understood that he was placing spies around her to keep an eye on her every move!
But Ye Shixian couldn't refuse.
She nodded. "Thank you."
Murong Ye showed a satisfied smile and stroked the white jade hairpin on her temple.
"You look best in a red chalcedony hairpin. Change it next time."
Ye Shixian pulled the corner of her mouth: "...Okay."
Murong Ye finally left. Ye Shixian stood there, but felt as if all the strength in her body had been drained.
Shaoyao knelt forward and said, "Miss, please—"
"I want to take a hot bath." Ye Shixian said expressionlessly.
Shaoyao bit her lip and said, "...Yes, I'll go right away."
Ye Shixian turned around and went back to her room, so naturally she didn't notice the resentment and determination that flashed across Shaoyao's eyes after she closed the door.
…
At noon, the streets were bustling with people coming and going.
A carriage slowly drove in from the city gate, followed by cavalry guards on both sides.
Many people saw the carriage with awe and admiration.
——That was the carriage of the Dingbei Marquis’ Mansion!
It goes without saying that the person sitting in the carriage is the son of Marquis Dingbei!
Chen Yanchuan leaned against the inner wall of the carriage with his eyes slightly closed.
The noisy sounds outside reached his ears, and Lian Zhou sighed softly, unable to help but saying, "The capital is still bustling!"
During this time they were away, the place became increasingly remote and desolate.
Especially in Changzhou, after seeing the scenes of those refugees suffering from hunger and cold, the prosperity of the capital city seemed even more prominent.
The comparison between the two is like heaven and earth.
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, I'm afraid many people here would never know in their lifetime that there are still many people in this world who are so poor and miserable that they can hardly even have a full meal.
Thinking of this, Lian Zhou felt a little uncomfortable.
He rode forward and asked in a low voice, "Master, do you want to go directly to the palace?"
Shen Yanchuan said "hmm".
The purpose of my return to the capital this time is, firstly, to report on the sacred order of Your Majesty, and secondly, to report on the disaster situation in several places in Changzhou.
No matter which one it is, you can't neglect it.
However, as the carriage continued to move forward, some harsh words were gradually heard.
"Tell me, how can there be such a cruel person in the world? He even refused to let his own aunt go and forced her to death!"
"That's right! This is really a sin! Isn't she afraid that a ghost will come to collect debts and kill her in the middle of the night?"
"Humph, he's very powerful, why would you be afraid?"
"I think she is very proud now. Some of that family died, some went crazy. Finally, her wish came true!"
"God has his own way. I want to see which family dares to associate with such a vicious woman like her again! Even if she has a backer, can't she just hide away if she can't afford to offend? She will get her retribution sooner or later!"
Shen Yanchuan opened his eyes.
He reached out and opened the curtain, and saw several street vendors talking about something with saliva flying.
At the same time, the words of one of them came out more clearly -
"Her reputation is ruined! From now on in this capital, not only her, but even her two brothers will be criticized!"
There was a chill in Shen Yanchuan’s eyes.
"Lianzhou."
"I'm here!"
Lian Zhou naturally heard what those people said. His mind was in a mess, but when he heard his master's voice, he quickly responded.
When he looked up and saw his master's face, his heart trembled.
Chen Yanchuan said coldly: “Go check what happened during the time I was away from the capital.”
"yes!"
Lian Zhou did not dare to delay and rode away immediately.
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