After Xie Lingqin finished speaking, she passed General Xie and walked straight towards the city gate.
Behind him, General Xie took a long time to come to his senses. Looking at Xie Lingqin's back in front of him, he was speechless with fear.
He was actually afraid of this daughter whom he had always looked down upon.
Zongzheng Shao, is it true that your daughters are all as upright and resolute as you?
...
Seeing that General Xie hadn't caught up yet, Zihe whispered, "Miss, what about Ning Yi..."
"He's fine."
"Are you so sure, Miss?"
"I wasn't sure at first, and thought he might have been kidnapped. But seeing General Xie come to me for him just now makes me even more certain that he'll be alright."
Xie Lingqin's delicate face was bathed in the moonlight, exuding a cool and serene aura. Her voice was slightly deep, "General Xie is the Emperor's most loyal dog. There are too many secrets between them that cannot be told to outsiders. Ningyi is his son. The Emperor will not kill Ningyi and incite General Xie to hate him. Similarly, he will not imprison him, because there is no need for it. Therefore, Ningyi must have been rescued by someone and must have suffered some injuries..."
Xie Lingqin's thoughts drifted, "Because all the signs of fighting in the courtyard just now were very similar, so Ning Yidang may have fought with them and was probably lured away by them..."
Xie Lingqin paused, "Let's go find Minglan."
Minglan had already received the news and was outside the city at the time. Upon seeing Xie Lingqin, he immediately went to greet her.
"No need to say more, things have come to this point, there's no need to investigate further."
Minglan nodded. "Then, Miss, what are your orders?"
Xie Lingqin looked at the deep, inky sky in the distance and asked, "Has the torrential rain stopped in the remote areas of Beirong?"
“Miss, the rain has been continuous but intermittent, only stopping yesterday. This natural disaster has caused extensive damage. I think this matter is quite serious, and the local officials cannot handle it. It will be reported to the Emperor.”
"Yes, if someone comes to the capital to deliver a message, please lend a hand."
"yes."
After exchanging a few more words with Minglan, Xie Lingqin left with Tridacna and Zihe, and they entered the city.
Upon entering the city, Xie Lingqin went straight to Tianxia Yiwei to find Bai Yu.
"Let's find a new accountant."
Xie Faqin said this only briefly and then made to leave, but Bai Yu stopped her, looking at her and saying softly, "Would you like me to drink with you?"
"Do I look like I'm in a good mood?"
"That's precisely why we drink, because it's bad," Bai Yu said with a forced smile.
He was also not very happy about Ning Xiucai's death, after all, he had a certain relationship with Ning Xiucai.
Although he had ruined Nie Zuier's reputation, people in the martial arts world distinguish between gratitude and resentment. This was not his fault. Even if he was angry and resentful towards him, he was targeting the mastermind behind the scenes.
Now, Scholar Ning is dead...
Xie Lingqin looked at Bai Yu's smile, but couldn't smile at all. "Precisely because I'm in a bad mood, I don't want to drink at all."
"Then tell me, what do you need right now? Tell me, and I'll help you."
Seeing Bai Yu's worried eyes, Xie Lingqin suddenly curled her lips silently, "I want to do something substantial and concrete. You should know that I, Xie Lingqin, have always been someone who will seek revenge for any wrong done to me."
"I know, I know, just tell me, and I'll definitely help you."
"good."
...
After leaving Tianxia Yiwei, Xie Lingqin returned to the General's Mansion.
"Come out."
Upon returning to Qingshui Pavilion, Xie Lingqin spoke to someone in the shadows.
Yuwen Yao sighed and walked out, his tall figure standing by the window. Moonlight shone down, and a thin mist rose, as if shrouding him in a gloomy atmosphere.
"You followed me all the way from outside the city to here, is this what you meant by 'let me have some peace and quiet'?"
Xie Lingqin looked at Yuwen Yao with complicated emotions.
"Miss, Young Master Zongzheng requests an audience."
At this moment, Zihe said from outside the door.
Xie Lingqin thought for a moment, then said, "Please." Then she walked out of the house.
As soon as Zongzheng Xu entered the courtyard, he checked on Xie Lingqin to see if she was alright, and then breathed a sigh of relief, "Seeing that you are safe and sound, we are relieved."
"Yes, cousin, you can rest assured. After the assassination attempt on me and Xie Danling, even if the Emperor wanted to take action against me, he wouldn't be able to do so so quickly. It's you I'm worried about."
Xie Lingqin looked at Zong Zhengxu very seriously, "Cousin, when you go back to the manor, tell Grandpa, Aunt, and Uncle that in the coming days, it is best to close the door to guests, go out less, and avoid banquets and gatherings. Be careful in your words and actions, and tell the people below to be cautious in their words and actions as well. Close any large businesses and shops that can be closed, so as not to give anyone a handle to use against you and cause trouble."
Upon hearing this, Zongzheng Xu agreed without hesitation, "Okay, we'll listen to you."
"Again."
Xie Lingqin added, "With such a sudden commotion, the people below must have lost a lot of income. I will have someone send you some money later. Keeping a low profile is fine, but the money and all expenses must not be reduced."
"No need."
Moved by this, Zong Zhengxu immediately waved his hand and refused, "Lingqin, the Zong government has a solid foundation. Even if all the shops are closed, we can sit empty and eat for another hundred years without any problem. You don't need to worry about this."
Xie Lingqin was unaware that her maternal grandparents' family was so wealthy. She was taken aback for a moment, then her expression relaxed, and she felt relieved.
“Lingqin, you are already in grave danger yourself, yet you still have to plan for us…”
"Cousin, why say such things? This is all I can do. After all, this is trouble I caused."
“But Lingqin, I, your grandfather, your father and mother will not object to your liking for the Crown Prince and your choice of him. In this life, no matter what choice you make, we will follow your lead. If one day you regret it, we will accept it as well. Your grandfather asked me to tell you that the children of our clan will not be defeated by difficulties.”
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