Chapter 32 Temporarily Staying at the Xiao Family
In the afternoon, the carriage entered the city under the protection of a group of guards.
Chunxi said softly, "The Marquis' Mansion is in chaos right now. I can get off here and go home on my own. Your Excellency, don't worry about me."
Before she died, her stepmother was already busy preparing for her funeral. Chunxi could imagine what kind of chaos would happen in the Marquis' Mansion after Shen Qingyuan returned home.
"I won't go back to the Marquis' Mansion."
Chunxi paused and looked at Shen Qingyuan curiously.
Everyone has returned to the city. Where else can Lord Shen go if not to the Marquis' Mansion?
Shen Qingyuan didn't keep the secret and said gently, "These guards are all from the Xiao family."
The implication was that he was going to the Xiao family to recuperate.
Chunxi's butt was immediately stuck to the carriage.
If she wanted to be a maid for Old Madam Xiao, she would first have to establish a good relationship with her. Now, it would be perfect for her to live in the Xiao family as Shen Qingyuan's savior.
Maybe she could even use Madam Xiao's influence to fight back against Wei Lingze.
After quickly analyzing the pros and cons, Chunxi gave Shen Qingyuan a flattering smile: "I was a witness that night, so it's better for me to stay by your side and wait for you to summon me at any time."
The carriage soon arrived at the Xiao family.
The housekeeper had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Shen Qingyuan step out of the carriage, he immediately ran over to support him. Shen Qingyuan did not rush to get out of the carriage. Instead, he pulled his arm away from Qingshu's hand and called out softly, "Chunxi."
"Hey, I'm here."
Chunxi responded immediately, squeezed to Shen Qingyuan's side, grabbed his arm and put it on her shoulder.
Lord Shen wanted to let everyone know that she saved his life, so she couldn't be shy at this time.
Chunxi helped Shen Qingyuan in. Just as they passed the hanging flower gate, Old Madam Xiao came with a group of maids and servants.
Seeing Chunxi and Shen Qingyuan together, Mrs. Xiao's eyes flashed with surprise, but Shen Qingyuan's face was too pale. Mrs. Xiao didn't bother to ask, and only said to Shen Qingyuan: "Just rest and recuperate here. I promise that no one will dare to hurt you again."
The word "you" means that Chunxi is also listed as a protected person.
Chunxi breathed a sigh of relief and felt even more grateful to Shen Qingyuan.
Madam Xiao had already ordered people to clean up the yard. Chunxi helped Shen Qingyuan lie down on the bed. Doctor Li, who had previously taken Shen Qingyuan's pulse at the inn, appeared again with a medicine box on his back.
Shen Qingyuan's wound had not yet scabbed over, and if he hurried on the journey, the wound would inevitably burst and bleed again. Although Doctor Li said it was nothing serious, Old Madam Xiao still frowned with heartache.
"Are all the people in Jingzhao Prefecture a bunch of good-for-nothings? Why do you have to shoulder all the responsibilities alone? Last time, you were misunderstood and had rotten eggs thrown at you, which was fine, but this time, you almost lost your life. I must have someone report you to the Jingzhao Prefecture Governor."
Madam Xiao's eyes turned red as she spoke, and it was obvious that she valued Shen Qingyuan very much.
"He wasn't the one who hurt me, why should I take my anger out on him?"
Shen Qingyuan looked indifferent, not at all moved by Madam Xiao's concern.
Old Madam Xiao frowned and coldly dismissed the servants.
Chunxi was about to leave, but Shen Qingyuan stopped her: "You don't have to leave. If it weren't for you, I would have died long ago."
Chunxi: “…”
Lord Shen, I know you have good intentions and want Madam Xiao to know that I saved you, but there is no need for me to know too many secrets.
What if I have a problem of talking in my sleep?
Chunxi still wanted to leave, but Madam Xiao withdrew her gaze and continued the previous topic, asking: "Is someone trying to harm you on purpose?"
All the police officers who followed Shen Qingyuan to investigate the case were killed. Everyone thought that the criminals were too rampant, but Shen Qingyuan's implication was not so.
Old Madam Xiao's hair was gray and her face was covered with wrinkles, but her eyes were still clear and sharp.
Shen Qingyuan met her gaze and said word by word, "If I die, the person who solves this case will be promoted at least two levels."
Whoever profits the most in the end is likely to be the real culprit behind the scenes.
Old Madam Xiao's eyelids twitched, and Wei Lingze's face appeared in her mind.
When Wei Lingze first entered Jingzhao Prefecture, his position was below Shen Qingyuan, and he had no ability to handle cases independently. However, after Shen Qingyuan got into trouble, His Majesty still kept the case in Jingzhao Prefecture and did not transfer it to the Dali Temple. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that His Majesty wanted to test Wei Lingze, and the Jingzhao Prefecture Governor did indeed entrust him with an important task.
If the case can be solved successfully, the credit will naturally go to Wei Lingze.
The Wei and Xiao families are old friends. Xiao Qinghe and Wei Lingze's marriage has been full of twists and turns. Now they have finally renegotiated the wedding date. Wei Lingze's achievement and promotion will be icing on the cake for both families.
But if something goes wrong, it will be a big trouble.
Madam Xiao's heart sank. She didn't rush to defend Wei Lingze, nor did she persuade Shen Qingyuan not to make random guesses. She just said calmly, "The court will investigate this case. You are injured now, so you should rest and recover."
After saying that, he looked at Chunxi and said, "Miss, you saved Yuan'er and are an important witness in this case. I'll have someone clean up a yard for you to stay in temporarily, okay?"
Old Madam Xiao was very polite and showed Chunxi enough respect.
Chunxi nodded immediately: "Thank you, Madam, for taking me in. I will stay in the mansion for a few days."
The Xiao family had many servants and they worked efficiently. Within a quarter of an hour after Old Madam Xiao gave the order, a maid led Chunxi to her residence.
The courtyard where Chunxi lived was not far from Shen Qingyuan's. It was just through two doors and another archway.
Although it is a temporary residence, the courtyard is beautifully and elegantly decorated.
There were cloud curtains, silk quilts, and a rosewood bed. On the bed were brand new brocade dresses, and the dressing table was filled with rouge, powder, hairpins, rings, and jewelry.
Shaoyao said respectfully, "The hot water has been delivered. I will help you bathe and change clothes first."
Chunxi was not used to being waited on, so she quickly said, "No need, I can do it myself."
After taking a comfortable bath and changing into new clothes, Shaoyao helped Chunxi comb her hair into a beautiful fallen horse bun, and picked out a white jade hairpin and a pair of jade earrings for her to wear.
After washing up, Chunxi immediately took Shaoyao to the old lady's yard to express her gratitude.
Unexpectedly, he ran into Xiao Qingyue not long after he went out.
Chunxi had changed her clothes. Xiao Qingyue didn't recognize her at first, but when Chunxi walked up to her, she realized what was happening. Her eyes widened immediately, "Why are you here?"
Mo Yun, who was following behind Xiao Qingyue, immediately stepped forward to protect his master.
Chunxi smiled and said, "My humble daughter Chunxi is honored to meet Miss Xiao Er."
Fearing that something might happen, Shaoyao quickly explained, "Second Miss, Miss Chunxi saved Lord Shen, so the old lady specially invited Miss Chunxi to stay temporarily at the mansion, and also instructed everyone in the mansion to treat Miss Chunxi as a guest of honor."
Want her to treat this vixen as a guest of honor?
dream!
Besides, didn’t this vixen marry into Qingzhou? How could she become Shen Qingyuan’s savior?
There must be something wrong here.
Xiao Qingyue turned and left, snorting coldly: "Just wait for me!"
She will definitely find out what's going on behind the scenes and will never let this vixen hurt her sister in any way!
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