Chapter 46 Underestimating Her

He asked someone to bring pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and Xie Zhuoning said he was going to write a document, and he actually wrote it word for word.

Not long after, He Jinyun also arrived, supporting Madam Xie.

She had been sending people to keep an eye on them, and knowing that Xie Zhuoning was going to write a document to write off the debts between the two families, she hurried to Ci'an Hall to call the old lady to be a witness, to avoid any more accidents along the way.

Seeing this, Old Madam Xie was very pleased, "Miss Zhuoning has really become more sensible. If a small matter really leads to a quarrel between brothers, it would be a joke for outsiders."

"Ahem." Yang Fangwen, the only "outsider" present, put his fist to his lips and coughed twice. "Madam, embezzling the brothers' property and selling the gifts is no small matter. Even if Miss Xie does not pursue the remaining property, the gifts from the emperor must be recovered one by one."

The last time he came, he saw that His Royal Highness Prince Xuan thought highly of Miss Xie.

So when I opened my mouth, I was somewhat more helpful.

Mrs. Xie responded repeatedly, "Of course."

Everyone's eyes were focused on the document. Just as Xie Zhuoning was about to sign the document, a voice suddenly interrupted him:

“Wait!”

Xie Heng walked in quickly, without even having time to change out of his official uniform.

Thinking it was bad, He Jinyun quickly stepped forward and tried to stop it, "Dad, sister Zhuo Ning said she didn't want to affect the relationship of the family, and wanted to write a document to cancel it. You have to fulfill her sincere heart for the sake of her family."

Xie Zhuoning listened in amazement.

Good guy, copy her words!

No, she couldn't fall behind.

"Uncle, what my sister-in-law said is right. Money is just a thing outside of our body. We can't let it affect the relationship between our family."

She glanced at Xie Wanyin and sighed softly, "Especially my second sister, she is already of marriageable age, it is not easy for her to save some private money for her dowry. If we force her to use it all to pay off her debts, isn't that forcing her to die?"

"If anything bad happened to her, my grandmother and uncle would blame me, and the royal family would not want a crown princess who forced her cousin to death."

"Why go to such lengths to destroy each other for a few gold and silver? It's better to write it off."

This time it was Xie Wanyin's turn to be dumbfounded.

These words and sentences were clearly what she said!

Yang Fangwen thought thoughtfully, "I was wondering why Miss Xie suddenly wanted to write a document to cancel it. It turns out it was because of this reason."

Xie Heng felt a burning sensation on his face after hearing these words. He looked at Xie Wanyin and slapped her in the face with great force.

"Evil girl!"

He was shaking all over, very angry.

"I made a promise in front of His Royal Highness Prince Xuan and Lord Yang. Do you want me to be the one who betrays my faith?"

"How dare you seek death? Your body and skin are given by your parents. Even if you want to die, you have to ask for my consent!"

Covering his swollen cheeks, Xie Wanyin's eyes were filled with tears and grievances.

The look in Xie Zhuoning's eyes was so fierce and malicious that it seemed to be real.

She said that this bastard was very cunning and would never be so kind!

Xie Heng picked up the note written by Xie Zhuoning and tore it to pieces.

"The signing of the agreement is over now. Thank you for your trip, Sir Yang. Thank you for taking care of household affairs, so I won't invite you to dinner."

Yang Fangwen stood up immediately upon seeing this and said, "It just so happens that I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave now."

As soon as he left, Xie Heng immediately said with a sullen face: "Wan Yin, come with me to the study."

Xie Wanyin didn't dare to disobey and could only follow obediently.

"This, this, this...how did it turn out like this?" Old Madam Xie sighed helplessly, her head aching with anger.

Seeing this, the maid hurriedly helped her back to rest.

He Jinyun was left staring at Xie Zhuoning for a long time before he realized why she insisted on inviting Lord Yang over today.

If only family members were present, even if my father didn't want to go back on his word, after everyone had persuaded him, he might have agreed.

But it would be a different matter if the prefect of Jingzhao was called in as a witness. If word got out that the first family had cried, made a fuss, and even threatened to hang themselves in order to avoid paying back the money, and had threatened to kill themselves in order to force Xie Zhuoning to sign a written agreement, how would my father, a second-rank official, put his face to rest?

Therefore, this document today is doomed to fail.

In the end, Xie Zhuoning became the good guy, and when the news got out, people would only say that she cared about her family and had a sense of justice.

But she got every point she deserved.

Thinking of this, He Jinyun instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

"Sister Zhuoning, I really underestimated you in the past."

"Oh?" Xie Zhuoning opened his lips lightly and smiled faintly, "I never dare to look down on my sister-in-law."

After returning to Fenghua Pavilion from the living room, within half an hour, a lot of things were sent over from the main house.

They were all kept secretly by Ho Kam Wan.

In addition, the sandalwood carved box that Xie Wanyin had fought so hard to protect was also sent over by his uncle.

Also delivered was a stack of deeds to shops and farms, all of which were the assets he had earned during his years as an official.

Xie Zhuoning counted them and handed them to Fuling and Banxia, ​​"Carefully record them and keep them safe. These will be the betrothal gifts for Minglang when he gets married in the future."

It's not long before the academy is about to close for the holidays, and then she'll be able to see her brother.

When she thought that all her family members were still alive in this life, she couldn't help but smile.

But as she laughed, her smile suddenly disappeared.

I almost forgot that Xiao Jinxuan’s situation is still not good.

She hurriedly asked Fuling, "What time is it today?"

"April 29th."

"I'm already 29." She supported her chin, thinking.

On the first day of May, the Western Chu delegation arrived in Beijing.

And now that Xiao Jinxuan is claiming to be ill and unable to go out, Prince Yong and the Crown Prince will definitely attack each other tomorrow over the reception of the envoy.

This might be the best opportunity that Xiao Bicheng has been waiting for.

She remembered that he also seemed to have a flying-leaf lotus in his hand.

Perfect, I can take the opportunity to blackmail him tomorrow!

Xie Zhuoning immediately ordered, "Announce to the public that I have an acute illness, close the door and refuse to see anyone!"

…

The next day.

In the court.

Everyone was surprised to find that Crown Prince Xiao Bicheng, who was supposed to be reflecting in seclusion in the East Palace, actually appeared in the court.

Could it be that His Majesty intends to go against public opinion and give the Crown Prince another chance?

This was certainly not the result that the Yongwang faction wanted to see, and they immediately reported to the emperor, saying that the prince had secretly left the palace during the ban period and went to Fu'an Temple to meet the saint girl in private.

A prince of a country was repeatedly infatuated with a woman, which naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of his ministers.

Who would have thought that the prince would speak slowly at this time, "I did leave the palace secretly and go to Fu'an Temple, but it was not to meet a saint in secret, but to burn incense and pray for the health of my father and the recovery of all his illnesses!"

All the ministers nodded when they heard this.

Although this is a violation of the ban, it is commendable and can be excused as a sign of filial piety.

Prince Yong naturally refused to give up. "You said you were going to burn incense and pray for the emperor, but who knows if it's true or not? What if you were using the excuse of burning incense to meet a beautiful woman?"

Xiao Bicheng was well prepared and naturally not afraid of being questioned.

He bowed and said, "Father, I am not going alone, but with the future Crown Princess. If Prince Yong doesn't believe me, I will send someone to the Xie Mansion to ask Miss Xie to come and testify!"