Chapter 414: Xie Family (Update 1)
Xie Anjun's eyelids twitched.
He swallowed and said with difficulty: "Why would father ask this?"
The eldest princess is now Princess Huaning, and also Xie Anjun’s wife, Xiao Jiayi.
More importantly, she is the apple of the imperial concubine's eye.
Xie Pei said sternly: "Just tell me, yes! Or no!"
"Of course not!"
Xie Anjun shuddered, sat up straight, tilted his neck, and read every word.
"My son knows the seriousness of the matter, why would he involve her!?"
Xie Pei looked into his eyes for a long time before he finally narrowed his eyes.
With a "bang", Xie Pei threw the stack of letters onto the table.
"You are not completely confused! Her identity is sensitive, and she is spoiled and willful. If you are not careful, she will cause a lot of trouble! Right now, the Imperial Concubine and the Second Prince are already in a bad situation, and we must not make any more mistakes."
Huo Yucheng's case is closely related to Xiao Chengxuan. After the emperor ordered a thorough investigation, that person has been staying in the mansion and has not left the house.
Xie Anjun lowered his head, his palms were already covered with sticky sweat.
"My son sent someone to the prison to gather information. I had no other intentions. I just thought, after all, we are friends, and I wanted to make him feel better within my ability..."
"idiot!"
Xie Pei suddenly interrupted him, and was so angry that he
"The ten-day deadline given by His Majesty is coming soon! Those who should be tried and those who should not be tried have probably already passed several times! Whether Xu Jie lives or dies is his fate, it is not your turn to worry about it! Do you know what will happen if those people find out that you sent someone to smooth things over for him?"
Among all the civil and military officials in the court, Xie Anjun was not the only one who was on good terms with Xu Jie.
But who stepped forward at this time?
Everyone wished they had never had any contact with Xu Jie!
Xie Anjun is so good! He still committed crimes against the wind!
"You think you are the only smart person in the world! With your tricks, can you really hide it from those people in the Dali Temple? If I hadn't stopped you in time, you would have been in prison by now!"
Xie Anjun had never been scolded like this before, but this person was his father, so he had to endure the grievance.
Of course he knew that Xu Jie's life or death was uncertain this time, and if an ordinary person was involved, there would be no good ending.
But this matter is related to his brother-in-law, how can he really sit back and do nothing?
The man in the room was worried about his brother and couldn't sleep at night. In addition, he had his own selfish motives, so he secretly sent someone to get information so that he could respond.
But he didn't expect to be stopped by his father halfway.
Of course, these words must never be spoken.
Xie Pei didn't know what he was thinking. Seeing him hanging his head and not saying anything, he thought he knew he was wrong, and his heart softened.
After all, he is the eldest son who has high hopes. If he was not really mad, he would not have scolded him so harshly.
"Forget it! Go back now! Don't get involved in this matter again!"
As if Xie Anjun had been pardoned, he immediately kowtowed and said, "I know I was wrong! Thank you, father, for your forgiveness!"
Xie Pei waved his hand.
Xie Anjun bowed and walked out, carefully closing the door.
The room was quiet again. Xie Pei slowly sat down on the table. After a long time, he let out a long sigh.
It's not that he is unkind, it's just that the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery is already treading on thin ice and cannot afford to make any more mistakes.
He thought the boss was a smart man and had always placed high hopes on him, but today he suddenly realized that he seemed to have made a wrong judgment.
How can we safely hand over such a huge Xie family to him?
Chapter 415 Sweet Dreams
The lights in the study went out.
The courtyard became increasingly quiet, with only the cold moonlight falling silently, coating the roof with a thin layer of cold frost.
There seemed to be a gust of cold wind blowing, rolling up a corner of the door curtain, and then slowly falling down.
Xie Pei suddenly felt a chill and shivered. He looked outside and frowned.
There's nothing outside.
He let out a long breath and pressed his forehead.
Maybe it's because the boss has made me lose my mind...that's why I'm so suspicious.
Xie Pei stood there for a long while before turning around and going to the bed behind the screen to rest.
He did not sleep well that night. He felt vaguely as if he had had a dream all night long. When he woke up, he remembered nothing but had a severe headache.
It was still dawn when Xie Pei got up.
There is a court meeting today, and more importantly, today is the last day of the ten-day period.
In other words - there has to be an explanation for Xu Jie's case, or Huo Yucheng's case!
Xie Pei changed into his official uniform and was about to get on the carriage when he stopped as if remembering something and asked,
"An Bai still didn't come back yesterday?"
The servant bowed his head and nodded timidly.
The second young master is a playboy and rarely comes home. Recently, the situation outside has been tense and the Marquis scolded him. Only then has the second young master come back more often.
But he didn't last long, as he did not return home again yesterday.
Xie Pei was already in a bad mood, and he became even more annoyed after hearing this. He shook his sleeves fiercely and said, "This rebellious son! He is so naughty!"
The servants naturally didn't dare to say a word.
Xie Pei was so angry, but there was nothing he could do to Xie Anbai for the time being, and the court meeting could not be delayed.
He got into the carriage with a blue face.
Only when the sound of wheel tracks began did Xie Pei's mood slowly calm down.
Thinking of the situation he would face today, he sighed heavily and closed his eyes.
Hopefully, nothing unexpected happens...
…
Ye Chutang also got up early today.
Xiaowu was still asleep. When he heard the noise, he opened one eye with difficulty.
——Are you going out today, sister?
But she soon discovered that Ye Chutang had no intention of going out. Instead, he simply packed up and warmed up a pot of wine.
……liquor?
Smelling the faint and refreshing breath, Xiaowu finally woke up completely.
She was wrapped in a thick quilt, with her big black eyes wide open, looking at her sister who was sitting by the window.
Ye Chutang turned around, his eyes curved, and a smile appeared at the corners of his lips.
"Awake?"
There was a heater burning in the room, so Xiaowu didn't feel cold, but warm instead.
She put her clothes on, then ran to Ye Chutang with the clacking of her shoes, threw herself on her lap, and looked up at Ye Chutang with her head tilted, with a bit of curiosity.
——Sister seems to be in a good mood today.
But they have been staying at home recently, and nothing seems to have happened. Where does sister get the interest from?
You know, Sister doesn't usually drink alone.
As if seeing through her thoughts, Ye Chutang chuckled and gently scratched Xiaowu's nose with his slender fingers.
"I had a dream yesterday. I dreamed that today is a happy day, so I'll celebrate first."
Xiaowu was a little confused.
……that's all?
Ye Chutang poured a glass of freshly warmed wine, which was rich and sweet.
After returning to Beijing, she hadn't had such a leisurely and happy time for a long time.
She picked up the wine glass, then suddenly paused, blinked at Xiao Wu, and said softly -
“It was a very happy dream.”
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