Chapter 181 Returning to the Capital 3
"Big brother! You're finally back! You have to stand up for us, big brother!"
Xie Chengzong, as if seeing a savior, ignored the soldiers' attempts to stop him and scrambled to a spot a few steps away from Xie Zhenting, shouting his accusations at the top of his lungs.
"Look at what your good daughter has done to us! She...she takes advantage of her status as a county princess, has no respect for elders, and is vicious! She drove our second branch out of the General's Mansion! She seized all the family property! She kicked us out of the house!"
Wang immediately joined in the wailing, her voice shrill: "Yes, Uncle! My husband and I are old and sick, and she's driven us to the brink of despair! And our poor son, Wulu, has also disappeared without a trace! Neither alive nor dead! Brother! Our second branch... our second branch is on the verge of ruin! It's all that little bitch Xie Sangning's fault! It's her..."
"shut up!"
Xie Zhenting stepped forward, his tall figure casting a long shadow in the sunlight, completely enveloping Xie Chengzong and his wife who were prostrate on the ground.
His face was expressionless, but his eyes were surging with murderous intent! The veins on his hand, which was gripping the hilt of the sword at his waist, were bulging!
He was thinking.
He pondered whether he should cut off the heads of these two men right here today as a gift for his daughter's first meeting with him.
Xie Chengzong was so aroused by that murderous aura that his hair stood on end!
Looking into his brother's cold eyes, a sudden chill ran through him, and an ominous premonition arose within him.
But he couldn't care less about all that now; today was the only chance, the only chance to return to the General's Mansion!
He suddenly crawled forward a few steps and grabbed Xie Zhenting's leg.
"Big brother! You can't abandon us! You're our only hope! That little bitch Xie Sangning! She's a jinx! A scourge! It wasn't enough that she killed our own mother, now she's going to kill our entire second branch of the family! Her heart is more venomous than a snake! Uncle! Wake up! Don't be fooled by her..."
"court death!"
Xie Zhenting's anger and murderous intent were completely ignited!
All patience and all reservations vanished in that moment!
Xie Zhenting's eyes flashed with ferocity! His right foot, clad in a heavy military boot, slammed into Xie Chengzong's chest!
"puff--!"
Xie Chengzong was sent flying backwards like a tattered sack!
With a loud thud, he crashed to the ground! Blood gushed from his mouth instantly!
Dead silence!
Absolute silence!
It was as if even the wind had stopped moving!
Wang's cries were stuck in her throat, her eyes were so wide they almost popped out of their sockets, her mind was blank, and she didn't even dare to crawl over!
Then the crowd finally came to their senses—
"good!"
"Good kick!"
"General, you are mighty!"
"Well done! This ungrateful wretch deserves to be kicked to death!"
Who among the people of Jinling City doesn't know the despicable things the second branch of the General's Mansion has done? Who doesn't despise this stupid and vicious couple who sucked the blood of the General's Mansion, harmed their eldest daughter, and were ultimately kicked out of the house?
At this moment, seeing Xie Zhenting's satisfying kick, cheers erupted and the sound waves soared to the sky!
Even worse, some people excitedly grabbed clods of dirt and stones from the ground and threw them at Xie Chengzong and Wang, who were paralyzed on the ground!
Xie Sangning sat in the carriage and clearly heard the commotion outside. She lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow under her eyes, obscuring the cold light of the lady deep in her eyes.
She didn't lift the curtain to look; instead, her hands, resting on her knees, slowly clenched.
Damn it, they made things unpleasant on the very first day my father and brother returned to the capital.
Xie Zhenting slowly swept his gaze over the limp Wang Shi on the ground, finally fixing it on Xie Chengzong's face, which was filled with horror.
"Xie Chengzong."
"Today, our brotherhood is severed."
"From the day your mother kicked you out of the house and you signed the severance document, you have ceased to be a member of the Xie family!"
"I'm sparing your life today only because you still bear the name Xie. Killing you would dishonor my reputation and dirty my blade."
"This is the last time."
"roll."
Xie Chengzong was incredulous; his last remaining illusions were completely shattered!
Wang was so frightened that she scrambled to Xie Chengzong's side and, with a sudden burst of strength, desperately dragged her husband away.
Xie Zhenting suddenly waved his hand!
"Enter the palace!"
The soldiers immediately stepped forward to clear a path.
Xie Sangyu also withdrew her cold gaze from the carriage window and said to the coachman in a deep voice, "Let's go."
——
The magnificent palace is brightly lit.
Inside the Xuanhe Hall, the victory celebration banquet was in full swing.
Having removed his armor and donned the robes of a first-rank military general, Xie Zhenting sat upright in the imperial seat, exuding an invisible sense of oppression.
Emperor Pei Yan, seated high on his throne, his face bearing the joy and majesty befitting an emperor, raised his cup to Xie Zhenting in salute: "My dear minister, you have guarded the border for ten years, working tirelessly and diligently, your merits are immense! This cup is my toast to you!"
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness! Defending the borders and protecting the land is my duty!"
Xie Zhenting responded with a deep and resonant voice, raising his glass in response. With clean and decisive movements, he downed the imperial wine in one gulp.
The Empress Dowager, seated beside the Emperor, had her silver hair meticulously combed, and her phoenix crown, adorned with red gold and kingfisher feathers, exuded supreme honor.
During the banquet, the officials clinked glasses, laughed and chatted, but each had their own thoughts.
Some were unable to hide their excitement and admiration, while others were mostly worried and scrutinizing.
After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere inside the hall became increasingly lively.
The Empress Dowager gently put down the ivory chopsticks in her hand.
All eyes were focused on this supreme ruler of the harem.
The Empress Dowager smiled kindly, her voice clearly echoing throughout the hall: "Thank you, my dear minister, for ten years of guarding the border, enduring hardships and toil. I have seen it all and it pains me deeply."
She gazed at Xie Zhenting with gentle eyes, "Now that you have returned to the capital after achieving your goals, it is time for you to enjoy the happiness of family life and live a long and peaceful life. However... I often think that Minister Xie is in the prime of his life, yet there is no mistress to manage the household, and you only have two children, Sang Yu and Sang Ning. It is a bit too lonely and desolate. Now that you have returned to the capital, you should also consider your own marriage. You need someone who understands you, cares for you, and manages the household for you, so that you won't have to worry about anything inside or outside the home."
The room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop!
Everyone looked at each other in surprise. The Empress Dowager had really acted quickly!
After Xie Zhenting returned to Beijing, he became a hot commodity.
There was only one rather difficult person in the household, Xie Sangning, but she was still a daughter and would eventually have to get married.
Xie Zhenting is still young, having a few more children wouldn't be a problem. Xie Sangyu is a notorious playboy, how could he possibly inherit the vast Xie family!
Although Xie Zhenting was a widower, it actually made him more attractive, because he had never taken a concubine and there had never been any rumors about him. What woman wouldn't want to marry him? If she could marry into the Xie family, she could be sure that her children would inherit the Xie family business in the future!
The Empress Dowager seemed oblivious to the subtle atmosphere and continued with a smile, "My niece from my maternal family, Wan Niang, is only twenty-five years old. She is gentle, quiet, well-educated, and has a very dignified appearance. In my opinion, she is a perfect match for Minister Xie."
Her gaze turned to a young woman in a pale yellow palace dress, who was sitting at the table with her head bowed shyly. "Today, taking advantage of the joy of this celebration banquet, I will shamelessly bestow this good marriage upon you."
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