Chapter 74: Separation

"Excuse me, Grandmother, I have done nothing wrong, why do you want me to kneel down?"

Xie Zhuoning raised his head, neither humble nor arrogant.

After she was reborn, she was afraid that her grandmother would get so angry that she would have a stroke again, so she always appeared in her best behavior and never disobeyed her.

But today, she didn't want to kneel.

Even ordinary people outside know how to sigh: Miss Xie is such a poor person.

But when it came to her own blood relatives, not only did she not say a word of comfort, but she even thought it was all her fault.

What's wrong with her?

"What a waste of time!" Old Madam Xie slammed the table, her eyes full of disappointment.

She looked at her granddaughter who was always well-behaved and was really confused.

"Tell me, why do you want to go to the palace to break off the engagement?"

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that although the emperor stripped the prince of his title, he did not impose any additional punishments.

Obviously, this move was intended to silence the public and calm the anger of the Prince of Western Chu.

As long as you wait for some time to pass, it will be re-banned.

After all, Emperor Zhaowen had only one son. If he didn't make him the crown prince, who else would he make the crown prince?

She only needs to close one eye and be patient for a little longer, and she will still be the precious Crown Princess.

But what about her?

He was so bold as to go to the palace to cancel the engagement!

When Xie Zhuoning heard this, his heart ached and he felt a little sad.

When her interests were not affected, my grandmother would smile and even be protective of her.

But if the interests of the Xie family were infringed upon, she would be the first to be abandoned.

She finally understood why she was deceived by Liang and Liang Ke's sweet words in her previous life and gave up her comfortable life and noble status to elope with others.

Because she was so eager to get a little care.

Is there anyone in this world who loves her?

"Grandmother, the affair between Xiao Bicheng and Bai Yingxue is known to the whole country. It is impossible that you have not heard anything about it. Since he has betrayed me, shouldn't I cancel the engagement?"

Madam Xie sighed and complained, "I know you've been wronged, but this is a serious matter. How can you make a decision on your own? Your brother and your sister-in-law Jinyun's father are both close ministers to the crown prince. If you ruin the marriage, what will they do?"

Xie Zhuoning felt as if his heart had fallen into an ice hole, and his eyes were red.

What should they do?

Has anyone ever thought about what she should do?

"Yes, big sister, the Crown Prince just slept with a woman, what's so surprising about that? Which man in this world doesn't have three wives and four concubines? Do you still expect the Crown Prince to remain chaste for you? That's too naive."

Xie Wanyin was enjoying the excitement and would take advantage of any opportunity to make trouble.

"Now that you've broken off the engagement, everyone knows that you almost married into the Eastern Palace. Who would dare to marry you in the future? Do you want your brothers and sisters to be affected by you?"

She and Xie Zhiqing have both reached the age for marriage, but everyone knows that if Xie Zhuoning went to the palace to break off the engagement, it would have embarrassed the royal family and would have definitely displeased the emperor and the crown prince. Who would dare to propose marriage to her?

And how will her brother, sister-in-law and their family deal with themselves in front of the prince in the future?

Therefore, even He Jinyun, who always likes to play the good guy, did not look happy. "Sister Zhuo Ning, you really went too far this time! How did our Xie family wrong you that you have to hurt us like this?"

Xie Zhuoning raised his head and glanced at the two of them.

"I don't know who tried to seduce the prince before but failed and was almost beaten to death. Now that the scar has healed, have you forgotten the pain?"

"You!" Xie Wanyin was furious.

"And sister-in-law, aren't you here well now? You don't have any missing limbs, how did I hurt you?"

"Me!" He Jinyun choked.

They both turned to look at Old Madam Xie and begged, "Grandma, you must make the decision for us!"

Old Madam Xie pondered, as if thinking about how to deal with her in order to minimize the losses to the Xie family.

After much thought, the only option left was to become a monk.

Since she would not be able to get married in the future anyway, she might as well become a nun in the name of praying for the country. Not only could she gain a good reputation, but she could also save her life without having to die for her integrity.

Just as she was about to speak, Xie Zhuoning took the lead and said, "Grandma, if you are afraid that I will be implicated in the entire Xie family, why not separate the family now!"

Her grandmother was considering what would be best for the Xie family, and she was also considering how to turn the situation around.

So she did not tell them directly that the emperor did not agree to cancel the engagement.

After planning for so long, she ended up failing in the end. She had to find a way to get some benefits back.

Mrs. Xie looked up in astonishment. "What did you say?"

Xie Zhuoning said, "After the family is divided, the honor and disgrace will not be tied to a little girl like me. With the current official position of my uncle, I think the eldest prince will not easily touch my elder brother and elder sister-in-law's father."

This method is probably the best way to deal with it.

But Mrs. Xie and Ho Kam Wan said at the same time, "How can this be possible!"

"They are two brothers, and they are one family. Do we want outsiders to think that our Xie family is disloyal?"

In order to protect the reputation of the Xie family, Mrs. Xie never allows any family scandal to be exposed.

Even if the inside is completely broken.

He Jinyun thought of the pavement and land estates in the palace. Now that she was in charge, she had gained a lot of benefits from them.

If the family is divided, wouldn't those farmlands also be taken back?

How could Xie Zhuoning not know what they were thinking?

Her grandmother wanted to send her to become a nun to protect the reputation of the Xie family and appease the anger of the emperor and the prince.

But after leaving home, there was only a naive younger brother left at home, and he was just being bullied and squeezed by them, wasn't he?

By then, the second wife will probably be eaten to the bone by the first wife!

Xie Zhuoning's eyes were red, and he pursed his lips tightly, "Why do all of you think I'm wrong? You are my family, why don't you consider me?"

The tearful questioning made everyone stunned.

Xie Zhuoning didn't wait for everyone to come to their senses. He wiped away his tears and showed some determination.

"But it doesn't matter. I've already written a letter to my father. He knows how wronged I was. Even if he risks his life and offends everyone, he will definitely seek justice for me!"

Everyone knew that what she said was not false.

Her father was a well-known protective mother and daughter slave, and he always granted Xie Zhuoning's every request since she was a child.

When Xie Zhuoning was a child, the grandson of Lord Yu bullied her, saying that she was a motherless child and pushed her into the pond.

When the Marquis of Zhenyang found out, he ran over and beat the old marquis's son half to death.

The reason is: If a child is not taught, it is the father's fault.

He was too embarrassed to hit a child of a few years old, so he could only discipline me!

Old Marquis Yu, leaning on a cane, trembled and cried as he came before the emperor, begging the emperor to make the decision.

The emperor punished Marquis Zhenyang severely, spanking his buttocks until they were bruised.

But even when he was lying on the recliner and being carried home, he did not forget to wave his fist at the Yu family father and son, "Whoever dares to bully my daughter, I will beat him to death!"

He also said the same thing to Xiao Bicheng when the imperial edict of marriage was delivered to the Xie family.

Mrs. Xie was terrified.

She forgot that her second son was like a mad dog. What would she do if he really came back to settle accounts with the prince?

Xie Wanyin's eyes moved and she whispered a few words into He Jinyun's ear.

He Jinyun raised his eyebrows and stood up, "Grandma, since sister Zhuo Ning wants to split the family, why not grant her wish!"