Huo Wuyou had not yet noticed Xue Zhiyi's myriad thoughts, but he felt that the Third Miss Xue in front of him was not as simple as she seemed.
At this moment, Fu Ling also rushed over after hearing the news.
The series of events made her exhausted, and her face, which was always as calm as a chrysanthemum, showed a rare look of fatigue.
Today I really should go to the Buddhist temple and recite the Buddha Mother Sutra a few times to get rid of bad luck!
Her face was irritated, her fingers anxiously pinching the Bodhi seeds. She hurriedly bowed to Huo Wuyou, "Marquis Lin'an, I wonder how the princess is doing? What happened today is really due to my failure to manage the family properly. If anything happens to the princess..."
Huo Wuyou politely returned her greeting, "Madam Xue, don't worry. Ayu is fine. I have already summoned the carriage and will take Ayu back to the palace to be treated by the Imperial Hospital."
Fu Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief. She felt so tense that she suddenly relaxed. Her legs almost went weak and she fainted.
Fortunately, it doesn't matter where Princess Anle died. If she died in the Xue family, I'm afraid they would not be able to withstand the empress dowager's blame.
After relaxing, Fu Ling noticed Xue Zhiyi, who was standing in front of her, soaking wet. In an instant, a hint of disgust appeared in her eyes, which she herself did not even notice.
"Zhiyi, why are you here?"
She almost subconsciously thought that Princess Anle fell into the water because of Xue Zhiyi's fault.
Huo Wuyou also noticed her emotions and said, "Madam Xue, Ayu was fortunate to be rescued by the Third Miss today, and she escaped danger. I will report this to Grandmother."
Even after receiving this explanation, Fu Ling still looked at Xue Zhiyi with suspicion.
In her eyes, this orphan girl was mediocre, without talent or virtue, and had no courage or ability. She was a complete useless person and was not as tolerant as she was.
Save people? How is that possible?
But regardless of whether it is true or not, since the Marquis of Lin'an has acknowledged Xue Zhiyi's contribution to saving people, the Queen Mother will no longer hold the Xue family accountable.
Although she thought so in her heart, Fu Ling did not show it on her face. She thanked Huo Wuyou and said, "In this case, I will trouble you, Marquis Lin'an."
Fu Ling glanced at Xue Zhiyi and was about to say something when Huo Wuyou spoke first, "Miss Third has been soaked in water. It's better for her to change her clothes. Standing in this gust of wind might hurt her."
Xue Zhiyi was a little surprised that Huo Wuyou would speak for her.
There had been some tit-for-tat between them just now, but now he was being kind.
I just don’t know if he was pretending too well or if she knew too little about some things in her previous life.
Xue Zhiyi only nodded slightly at him, and then said to Fu Ling: "Mother, I'm leaving."
Fu Ling's voice was neither salty nor bland: "Go."
She turned and walked towards her bedroom.
The wind in the late autumn evening was very cold. Xue Zhiyi pulled his thick clothes closer and couldn't help shivering.
Behind him, looking at her thin back, Huo Wuyou sighed silently.
This little girl is full of spirit and has been promised to Prince Gong Gu Shichong. It is really a pity that such a talent is being wasted.
…
Qiuyun asked someone to boil ginger water for Xue Zhiyi to bathe.
Surrounded by hot water, she finally felt the bone-chilling coldness ease a little, and her mind became clearer.
Three years ago, Huo Wuyou, who was just sixteen years old, went to fight against Beidi with his father Huo Ting and brother Huo Wuzhi.
But later in the Battle of Yueling Pass, Huo Wuji, Huo Ting, and 100,000 soldiers of Dayong were lured into a trap by the Northern Di people and killed. Only Huo Wuyou escaped.
Heartbroken, Princess Yongning committed suicide for love.
After this, Huo Wuyou, who returned from the battlefield, no longer cared about fame and fortune, but indulged himself in mountains and rivers, poetry and wine, and became a famous rich and idle man in Huajing.
But in the previous life, no one would have thought that such a playboy would actually surrender to King Cheng without a word, and even collect evidence about the Battle of Yueling Pass and the crimes of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country by people in Dayong.
What is even more unexpected is that all the evidence points to Shen Chiyan.
Xue Zhentong has always been a man of Prince Gong. Because of the marriage between Shen Qingtang and Xue Tingsheng, Shen Chiyan naturally leaned towards Prince Gong's faction.
Therefore, Xue Zhiyi was unable to determine whether Shen Chiyan was really collaborating with the enemy and selling out the country, or whether all this was just a false accusation and attack during the party struggle.
If it is the latter... then Huo Wuyou is a terrible person. He can even use the death of his own loved ones as a tool to frame others.
Xue Zhiyi's eyes became increasingly gloomy.
In her previous life, her tragic life was caused by the Xue family and Fu Rongxin, but in the factional struggle between Prince Gong and Prince Cheng, Prince Cheng's party was also to blame for the frame-up.
In his previous life, what role did Huo Wuyou play in Prince Cheng’s party?
In the matter of framing the Xue family, besides Xue Tingliu, who else took part?
Did Huo Wuyou participate?
He was acting suspiciously in the Xue residence today. Where had he been? Was it related to the false accusation a year later?
In the bathtub, Xue Zhiyi hugged his knees and thought deeply.
She died too early in her previous life, so the information we have is very limited.
But the only thing that is certain is that if Huo Wuyou blocks her way, she will definitely not show mercy.
"Miss?"
Su Yue's voice brought her back.
Xue Zhiyi was dazed: "What's wrong?"
Su Yue answered her, "Marquis Lin'an and Princess Anle have already left. Madam is in the main hall, wanting to talk to the young lady."
"knew."
Xue Zhiyi stood up, and Su Yue skillfully wiped her body and hair.
She wore a thick jacket and quilted coat made of crepe-flowered warm satin, her still damp hair was hastily tied up, and she carried a hand warmer with her before going to see Fu Ling.
It was already getting dark and the Xue Mansion had finally quieted down. The guests must have left, otherwise Fu Ling would have no time to look for her.
But if he came to see her at this hour, he would most likely come to call her to task.
As expected, as soon as I entered the door, I saw Fu Ling's dark face.
After a pause, Xue Zhiyi saluted her: "Mother."
Fu Ling's eyes were frighteningly cold, and he just looked at her coldly.
Xue Zhiyi seemed to have seen this kind of eyes since she was a child. This kind of scrutiny with a hint of contempt and disgust almost ran through every corner of her memory.
Everyone said that Fu Ling was a loving mother. After her eldest daughter got married, she treated her only daughter like a treasure.
But Xue Zhiyi herself knew that this kind of false kindness that did not reach the bottom of her heart was like a needle hidden in her clothes that suddenly pricked her, which was an unspeakable torture.
"Kneel down." Fu Ling said coldly.
Xue Zhiyi was stunned and said nothing. He just slowly knelt in the middle of the hall.
She knew that her scheme against Fu Rongxin today had touched Fu Ling's bottom line.
The bodhi bead bracelet in Fu Ling's hand made an inaudible creaking sound. "Zhiyi, do you admit your mistake?"
Xue Zhiyi's expression remained calm: "Please teach me, mother."
Fu Ling's eyes were filled with disappointment and grief, almost trying to completely cover up his contempt and disgust.
"I've taught you since you were little to be honest and kind, but look at what you've done today! You're a complete venomous woman! Who taught you to use such sinister thoughts on your own cousin?"
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