Chapter 708: Request for an Interview (Update 1)
Xiao Jiayi's eyes turned red, but she still shook her head.
"Jia Yi knows she is wrong and doesn't dare to expect anything else."
The eldest princess looked at her. After not seeing her for a while, Xiao Jiayi was obviously much thinner and more haggard. Her cheeks were sunken, and there were dark circles under her eyes. Her eyes were dull and lifeless, as if covered with a thick layer of dust.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that she must have had a very hard time during this period.
In fact, the eldest princess had heard about the affairs of the Xie family. After seeing her today, she knew without much explanation that Xiao Jiayi had been through a lot of hardships recently.
Although he was angry, she was his niece after all. How could he be so cruel and heartless as to not care at all?
The eldest princess closed her eyes and felt a slight headache again.
Zhuxin immediately went forward and gave her a gentle massage.
This technique was taught by Ye Chutang. It was gentle yet powerful. After a while, the eldest princess's headache was relieved and she opened her eyes again.
"Do you know why I called you into the palace today?"
Xiao Jiayi actually already had a guess in her mind.
She pursed her lips tightly, and then spoke with difficulty, "I... know, it's because of the Xie family... right?"
Although it was just a question, her sad and forbearing expression said it all.
The eldest princess was silent for a moment and looked towards the door.
"It's not me who wants to see you. The one who really wants to see you is your father."
Xiao Jiayi shivered unconsciously.
The eldest princess's gaze fell back on her, "It seems that you had expected this day to come."
Xiao Jiayi bowed her head to the ground and closed her eyes tightly. A tear passed from the corner of her eye, then quickly fell and disappeared.
Her voice trembled slightly, but it was more firm and stubborn than ever before.
"yes."
"Jia Yi is willing to bear all the consequences! All I ask is—"
There was finally a hint of crying in her voice.
"I only ask Auntie, you can take good care of Lin'er for me and keep him safe."
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Qiyuan Hall.
After Emperor Mu Wu asked this question, the hall fell into silence again.
Zheng Baosu sneered, "Evidence? Of course there is! In the past few years, every Mid-Autumn Festival and New Year's Day, a large amount of silver bills would be sent to the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion! Just check the Xie family's accounts and you will know it at a glance!"
Although the Xie family is well-off, they have long lost the real power. Although they own many industries, it is impossible for them to have so much extra silver for no reason!
They simply cannot withstand scrutiny!
Emperor Mu Wu narrowed his eyes slightly, "Besides this, is there any other evidence?"
Zheng Baosu was stunned.
other?
This alone is enough! Why does Emperor Mu Wu seem to not care at all?
Xie Anjun turned around and saw Zheng Baosu's expression at that moment. The stone in his heart suddenly fell down.
ha!
How could he forget that Zheng Baosu was an absolute idiot!
This guy has been hanging around at the border for many years. He is a master at deceiving people and getting credit for things, but when it comes to scheming and plotting, he is nothing at all!
Zheng Baosu only thought that the Xie family kept accounts like him, but he had no idea about the accounts of such a noble family. The size and complexity of the accounts were beyond his imagination!
Xie Anjun instantly gained confidence, and raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty! I swear on my life that every account of the Xie family can withstand inspection! If Your Majesty does not believe it, you can send people to the Xie family now to check the accounts and clear the treasury!"
How could a person like Zheng Baosu have imagined that every penny of silver he offered had already flowed into the Xie family under different names and flowed out under various reasons?
If you check now, you won’t find anything!
Zheng Baosu was confused.
Xie Anjun... is so righteous.
Even Emperor Mu Wu clearly had no intention of going to the Xie family to check the accounts.
this--
"I, what I said is true!"
Zheng Baosu became anxious and tried to defend himself.
"There's no way that so much money could be left without a trace! This Xie Anjun——"
"Zheng Baosu." Xie Anjun interrupted him and looked at him coldly, with sarcasm in his eyes, "You don't think you can slander me and the Xie family just by saying something empty-handed, do you? Humph, I advise you to be honest, otherwise..."
Before he could finish his words, a palace maid suddenly came hurriedly to report from outside the palace.
"Your Majesty! Lord Fan Chengzhuo requests to see you!"
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