“Young Master Wang, things have come to this, you can’t abandon me now, General…” Miao Qiao suddenly knelt heavily before General Xie again. “That day, when I left the manor, I accidentally saw Young Master Wang. He wanted to know about the General’s manor, so he said he liked me. However, I thought I would belong to you in the future, so how could I be fickle? I refused. But afterward, Young Master Wang threatened me in every way, saying that he would definitely rise to a high position in the future. In order to appease him, I embroidered this handkerchief. But I have never had any physical intimacy with Young Master Wang. I am innocent. Now that I am already Young Master Xu’s woman, I should make it clear.”
Every word he said was true.
Xie Lingqin was almost impressed by Miao Qiao; she could speak so fluently and eloquently.
It's truly worrying to keep such a menace around.
Actually, she was quite depressed and disappointed because the Crown Prince's interference had ruined her original plan. She never expected that Wang Renyi would be so arrogant and think that he was something special just because he held the position of Vice Minister of War. He was too careless.
His intervention, ironically, served her perfectly, making use of a previously unimplemented plan.
Right now, this good father wants to climb back into this relationship, but can he tolerate others defecating on his head?
"Young Master Wang, you seem to be in a very good mood." General Xie didn't want to ask any more questions. After giving Wang Renyi a meaningful look, he then looked at the Minister of Works, Young Master Xu.
"Young Master Xu, you may take this maid with you; I will not interfere further."
Young Master Xu had long since given up on getting involved here and just wanted to leave as soon as possible. Everything that had happened was too bizarre. Upon hearing General Xie's words and glancing at Miao Qiao on the ground, he immediately pulled her away.
"Well then, I'll take my leave now."
His steps were hurried, as if someone was chasing him.
The remaining people looked at each other in bewilderment.
"General..."
“Young Master Wang, the General’s mansion cannot accommodate a little Buddha like you. It’s getting late, please leave.” General Xie raised his hand to interrupt Young Master Wang, then looked at the Second Concubine and waved to the person behind him, “Guards, drag the Second Concubine away and give her forty lashes. Her position as a concubine is temporarily revoked.”
The second concubine was truly heartbroken. "General, no, General, I... you can't let that bitch Xie Lingqin fool you, she..."
"Smack."
A crisp slap rang out without warning.
The beating left the second concubine stunned and furious. She pointed at Xie Lingqin and cried out, "You, you, you actually dared to hit me!"
"You are the slave, I am the master. If you insult me, can't I hit you?"
Xie Lingqin withdrew her hand, her expression cold.
"Xie Lingqin, I'll fight you to the death!" The second aunt was so angry that she couldn't care less and rushed forward to hit Xie Lingqin.
However, Zihe quickly stopped her, and at the same time, General Xie finally made his move, grabbing the second concubine's arm and pushing her away.
The second concubine immediately fell to the ground, her hairpin fell off, and her hair came loose in an instant. She was truly humiliated and extremely disheveled.
"Mother……"
At this moment, Xie Lingyu could only secretly glare at Xie Lingqin with resentment, but couldn't think of any way to turn the tables.
At this moment, guards stepped forward to pull the second concubine away.
"You dare?"
The guards were immediately alarmed.
"What, my words have no effect?"
General Xie's voice turned cold, and the guards stepped forward and dragged the second concubine away without any politeness.
"Your Highness..." Xie Lingyu's eyes reddened as she looked at the Prince Xian, "I...Your Highness..."
"Get up first. I won't blame you for your mother's mistake." Xianwu stepped forward, helped Xie Lingyu up, and comforted her.
General Xie visibly breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, the Prince Xian hadn't developed any animosity towards him.
As for Lady Jingzhao and her daughter, they were truly humiliated. Watching Wang Renyi slink away and listening to the Second Concubine's continuous wailing outside, what were they still doing here?
Lady Jingzhao took Huo Yanru's leave.
General Xie did not stay.
The servants in the courtyard looked at each other, but dared not breathe loudly.
General Xie's gaze then fell on Xie Lingqin.
Although she was innocent, such a dramatic turn of events, such effortless maneuvering...
Xie Lingqin sensed the wariness and coldness in General Xie's eyes and tightened her fingers.
She knew that today's actions would inevitably arouse General Xie's suspicion, and she was prepared for anything, at worst the situation would turn sour.
“Lingqin…”
"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."
Just as General Xie was about to speak, a loud shout came from outside.
Xie Lingqin's gaze sharpened.
What is Yuwen Yao going to do to ruin things?
---Aside---
La la la, the Crown Prince has finally stepped into the General's Mansion!
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