Xie Jinyao clenched the letter in her hand.
A moment later, she said to the steward of the royal estate, "Could you please deliver it to me again?"
The steward of the royal estate seemed reluctant, but Shuanzi pleaded on his behalf, and he reluctantly agreed, "This is the last time. From now on, I will have repaid your kindness."
Regardless of any gratitude or favors, Xie Jinyao rushed into her room, wrote another letter, and handed it to the steward of the royal estate.
Soon, the letter reached Xie Tingzhou's hands.
It was actually a gift for Madam Xiao of the Prime Minister's residence.
Ye Zhen read aloud the contents of the letter, "Pillow Moon, Jade Maiden."
What does this mean?
"Could this also be a handle used to threaten the Xiao family?"
Xie Tingzhou nodded. "That family is preparing to hold a wedding for the two of them. Xie Jinyao must want Xiao Shi to take her away."
Given her current status, the only way to get the Xiao family to take action is through threats.
She happens to have some memories that others don't, which is her advantage.
However, as long as they keep a close watch on her, her advantage will also be their advantage.
Xie Tingzhou restored the letter and handed it to the steward of the royal estate, saying, "Send it to the Xiao family, but do not reveal anything."
Knowing Xie Jinyao's vicious nature, they worried that she would kill Shuanzi and the others to silence them.
Xie Tingzhou then instructed Xing Ze, "Protect that mother and child."
After Xing Ze left, Ye Zhen asked in confusion, "Why didn't Xie Jinyao go to see Prince Liang?"
Xie Jinyao wanted to deal with the Crown Prince and her, so logically she should have sought out someone powerful and influential in the royal family. However, Prince Liang was a masked man and also wanted the Crown Prince dead.
She has memories of her past life and should know the details of the Liang King's background, as well as that the Liang King was also killed by the Crown Prince, and that they have a common enemy.
According to normal thinking, shouldn't the Prince of Liang be informed that Xie Tingzhou is the Crown Prince, and then work with him to deal with the Crown Prince?
However, Xie Jinyao, having nowhere else to turn, chose the Xiao family. How could a woman from the inner quarters help her deal with the Crown Prince? And what she recorded last night didn't mention the Prince of Liang.
That's strange.
Could it be that the King of Liang wasn't actually a masked man?
Or does the Xiao family have another identity?
Before Xie Tingzhou could reply, Marquis Zhongyong sent someone to urge them to attend the banquet.
The two had no choice but to put aside their thoughts for the time being.
As soon as the banquet began, Xing Ze came over to report, "The people have been taken away, and it looks like they're heading towards the capital. The mother and child were knocked unconscious, but their lives are not in danger."
Not long after, Ye Zhen saw someone whisper something in Xiao Shi's ear, presumably also reporting on Xie Jinyao's matter.
Xiao Shi maintained a calm and composed demeanor throughout, smiling gently.
Meanwhile, Su Shi, who was next to her, kept glancing down at Ye Zhengqing. Judging from her elaborate attire tonight, Ye Zhen guessed that she was going to see Ye Zhengqing later.
As she sipped her tea, Ye Zhen's eyes turned icy. Daring to scheme against the Marquis's mansion, she'd have to show her old friend some more before they ate the sour soup hotpot…
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