Chapter 54 Xie Wuyou's Jealousy
It's one thing if the master didn't notice, but even the coroner didn't notice!
Has the world collectively lost its intelligence?
Why do I feel like I'm the only smart person left?
De Cai stood there dumbfounded, and even after De Sheng saw off Jiang the coroner, he was still standing there in a daze.
"What's wrong? Are you scared out of your wits? That's all you've got."
In this cannibalistic palace, death is a common occurrence. De Cai is still too cowardly.
Seeing Decai's terrified and cowardly appearance, Desheng's last remaining doubts completely vanished.
Didn't he just have a fleeting thought: Could that mole be his foolish apprentice, Decai?
But the moment that thought popped into his head, he slapped it away.
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Why? Simply because this kid is incredibly stupid! Absolutely stupid!
Who is this young lady? She's the most shrewd of all!
Every single one of the spies she planted was a shrewd and meticulous individual.
Why would you hire a hothead like De Cai? That would be ruining your own reputation!
Besides, I found De Cai by the stinking ditch behind the laundry department back then.
At that time, the boy was being bullied by a group of old eunuchs. He was beaten black and blue and cowered in a corner, not daring to cry loudly. His pitiful and cowardly appearance made Desheng feel sorry for him, so he took him by his side and taught him step by step.
How could a young lady like her end up being bullied so badly by a bunch of low-ranking eunuchs in the palace?
Desheng had been in the palace for ten years and had seen countless spies and undercover agents, but he had never seen anyone so pathetic!
Those shrewd people, even if they pretend, can't fake the natural, naivety and cowardice that De Cai had back then!
Therefore, there is only one conclusion: De Cai is just a lucky idiot who was picked up by himself!
It has absolutely nothing to do with a high-IQ, high-risk profession like an insider!
It can only be said that the two of them completely missed the best opportunity to recognize each other.
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Inside Ruixue Tower, Xie Sangning received a note from Decai, informing him that the Emperor was investigating internal traitors and Decai had found a scapegoat.
"Not bad, he knows to value his life and didn't lose himself."
After reading the contents of the letter, Xie Sangning burned it.
In the letter, De Cai said that he was so scared that he almost wet himself today, and asked who else in the palace could be trusted besides the imperial guards who delivered the message.
Xie Sangning did not intend to inform him.
The human heart is the most fickle and least able-bodied thing in the world.
Moreover, the severe torture of this era was the most unbearable thing.
Those who work in the palace are strangers to each other.
Nobody knows anyone else's background.
That way, if any unlucky soul gets caught, even if they manage to pry open his mouth, he'll only be able to spit out a thread at most.
It wouldn't be so bad that her carefully cultivated dark web, built up over many years, would be completely uprooted and wiped out.
That would be a losing proposition.
But if they discover it themselves, she won't stop them. Presumably, Desheng and Decai should have realized by now that they are accomplices.
In the palace, the emperor had already received news that the traitor had hanged himself. He said that the death was truly gruesome, and fearing that it would disturb the nobles in the palace, he had it taken away and burned.
The emperor was furious; he didn't believe in the suicide at all!
But the person was burned to ashes, and there's no way to verify the truth!
"You failed to manage your subordinates properly! You failed to investigate effectively! Desheng and Jiang, the coroner, are to have their salaries reduced by six months! Get out of here!"
Desheng and Jiang, the coroner, quickly kowtowed to express their gratitude and slunk away.
The matter was thus swept under the rug in a muddled and frustrating manner.
Inside the imperial study, Pei Yan's face was gloomy.
That imperial edict for selecting officials offended the entire court!
Words spoken are like gold, once spilled, they cannot be taken back.
What's even more frustrating is that the legitimate daughter Xie Sangning created, bearing the prestigious title of the general's daughter, not only had Pei Yan reluctantly taken her into the palace, but he also couldn't just leave her as a decoration in some corner!
The imperial court and the harem complemented each other.
Whoever he favors is being elevated in the eyes of that family!
Xie Sangning's move was ruthless and decisive, putting him in a very difficult position.
If he neglects Xie Nuer, what difference is there between that and directly slapping the General's Mansion in the face?
But if he were to actually give that woman a hard time, Pei Yan would feel so humiliated that he could choke to death!
"That's great, Xie Sangning..."
Pei Yan squeezed out these words through gritted teeth, his anger turning into a bitter laugh.
He closed his eyes, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the dragon table, making a soft, rhythmic sound.
This matter is not over.
After this ordeal, he understood even more clearly that Xie Sangning... he would never let go!
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At the Zhenguo General's Mansion, the second branch of the family was also in an uproar.
"What?! You've adopted a sworn sister?! And it's that Liu Shi who was kicked out of the Liu family?! She's become the legitimate daughter of our Xie family?! And she's even going to participate in the imperial concubine selection?!"
Xie Wuyou's shrill voice almost lifted the roof off, her face contorted with rage. Madam Wang was also furious; as the matriarch of the household, she had no idea about this matter!
In Xie Sangning's eyes, she, the head of the household, was just a figurehead!
Xie Wuyou was so angry that her eyes turned red.
In the General's Mansion, isn't it enough that Xie Sangning is already dominating her and acting like a tyrant?
Now a stepsister has suddenly appeared out of nowhere?!
What's worse, this bastard is actually going to participate in a talent show!
What if I were incredibly lucky and got chosen? Wouldn't I suddenly become a concubine in the palace?!
After that, will there still be a place for Xie Wuyou to stand in this mansion?!
"Why?! Why her?!"
Xie Wuyou grew increasingly resentful: "I am the legitimate young lady of the General's Mansion! I'm not married yet! Even if... even if I'm engaged, so what? It's not like the engagement can't be called off!"
Why not give Xie Wuyou this chance to rise to the top in one step?
Why should we give a benefit to an outsider?
A lowly maidservant with a notorious reputation, born into a family of a minor official of the fifth rank!
She doesn't even deserve it!
"No! I can't take it anymore!"
Xie Wuyou suddenly stood up, like an enraged bull, and charged towards Xie Sangning's Ruixue Tower without any regard for anything else.
"Second Miss, please wait. The Eldest Miss has given instructions..."
The old woman guarding the entrance of Ruixue Tower stepped forward to stop them.
"Get out of my way!"
Xie Wuyou shoved aside the old woman blocking her way: "I am also a young lady of this General's Mansion! Is there any place in this mansion that I cannot go?! Get out of my way!"
Just as she was pushing and shouting, the door of Ruixuelou opened.
Xie Sangning and Xie Nuer were about to leave and enter the palace. Xie Sangning wanted to buy some things for Xie Nuer.
Xie Wuyou's gaze was fixed intently on Xie Nuer.
Xie Nuer felt the malicious gaze. She turned her head slightly to look at Xie Wuyou, her face showing just the right amount of surprise and contempt.
This contempt only fueled Xie Wuyou's inner rage.
Xie Nu'er gently tugged at Xie Sangning's sleeve, her tone slightly coquettish:
"Sister? Besides the two of us proper young ladies, are there any other young ladies in this General's Mansion?"
She paused deliberately, her gaze sweeping over Xie Wuyou's pale face.
These words were like adding fuel to the fire!
"You—!" Xie Wuyou trembled with anger, pointing at Xie Nu'er.
Xie Sangning uttered a few words calmly, which completely ignited the powder keg:
"Just dreaming too much."
"you!"
Xie Wuyou was so angry that he instantly lost his temper!
"Xie Sangning! You've gone too far!" she screamed, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and pounced on Xie Sangning on the steps without any regard for anything else!
That posture was exactly like he wanted to scratch Xie Sangning's face!
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