Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Guilty Heart
Chapter 365: Guilty Heart
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Xiao Jing ‘ai’s tears were about to dry up, and she used Xiao Baoxin to grind her teeth.
If it weren’t for her, she wouldn’t be where she was today.
Every time, it was because of her that Yang Shao had quarreled with her. She quickly forgot about Yang Shao finding out that she was drinking persimmon stem soup in the morning. The reason why Yang Shao was so angry was more or less…Was he interested in her?
Xiao Jing ‘ai held her arms and let her imagination run wild in the Yang residence, but Xiao Baoxin had already returned to the Xie residence.
As the saying went, one should not wash one’s dirty linen in public. She did not want to tell Xiao Ning about Xiao Jing ‘ai’s dirty laundry.
She had put in her best effort to guard against Xiao Ning. However, she was a gossipy woman. Not only did Xiao Ning look down on her, but she also felt disgusted by doing this.
However, Xie Wan was not someone to be trifled with. As soon as Xiao Baoxin and the other person left, Xie Wan told Xiao Ning.
He was very polite and did not leave any room for Xiao Jing ‘ai.
“This Second Niangzi is too far from sister-in-law, not only in terms of appearance, but also in terms of character. In the past, it was my sister-in-law who came to propose marriage to General Yang. You don’t know, my sister-in-law is beautiful and kind-hearted. She was a first-class beauty in Jiankang and many people stared at her. However, this Second Lady took a fancy to General Yang, so she directly begged the former emperor, wanting the former emperor to issue an edict to snatch the marriage away…”
“The late emperor was wise and didn’t care about this.”
“However, my sister-in-law has a stubborn temper and high standards, so she didn’t like General Yang.”
“As long as you want some face, no matter how much you like it, you can’t snatch it from your own sisters. I don’t like Second Lady at all. She was clearly always going against her sister-in-law when she was with her, just because she was the Xingping County Head.”
“It’s not that I’m talking about her behind her back, but she clearly saw that Older Biao Sister would become the mother of the world in the future, so she ran over to curry favor.”
Xiao Ning sweated. She was beautiful and kind, and many people were staring at her.
Did Seventh Lady think that she had never stayed in Jiankang and had never asked about these things?
They were all invincible in Jiankang. How many people were hiding?
People were good people, and their nature could be seen the most when they interacted with each other. Moreover, they were food friends and were all honest and sincere.
But at least she found out that Xiao Baoxin’s reputation wasn’t very good.
Seventh Lady said this because she really didn’t feel guilty.
“I know. However, for the sake of sister-in-law, it was not good to brush off the enthusiasm of the Xiao family’s Second Mother…We are relatives, how can I not believe you? Besides, I know your personality very well. You hate evil as your enemy. You’re telling me this for my own good.”
“Although I have never lived in the city and have never interacted with the noble ladies of the various families, I am still in charge of the internal affairs of a prefecture in Yizhou. How can I not know this?”
Only then did Xie Wan feel relieved. It could not be said that they were getting along very well. It had only been a few months.
At least she said what she should say.
It was not convenient for her sister-in-law to say it, so she had to say it. In case Xiao Ning and Second Lady Xiao got into a fight, he would drag his sister-in-law along with him. Entering the Xie family was a part of the Xie family. They could not let their own family suffer in silence.
Xie Wan was afraid that some gossip had reached Xiao Baoxin’s ears, so she heard from the maid that Xiao Baoxin had returned to Rong An Hall, so she came over to talk to Xiao Baoxin.
If Xiao Baoxin was honest and told Xiao Ning about it again, Xiao Ning would be suspicious. What kind of people were they? She hadn’t even entered the palace to be the Empress, but her family was already scheming to this extent.
Xiao Baoxin smiled after hearing Xiao Wan’s intention. He liked his aunt no more.
“It’s good to say it out loud. It saves me the trouble of being on guard day and night and worrying that she’ll do something shameful.”
“It’s good that you don’t mind me talking too much.” Xie Wan took a sip of tea and looked around. She did not see her brother. It was rare. As a newlywed couple, they would always stick together in the residence.
Because of this, she rarely came to Rong An Hall, afraid that she would disturb others and cause trouble.
“Brother went to work again?”
“He was called into the palace by the emperor.”Xiao Baoxin sighed and said seriously. “Jiang Prefecture Governor, King Jin ‘an has rebelled.”
Xie Wan’s eyes instantly widened.
“It’s the opposite now?”
“There are many others who have responded. This matter is going to blow up. I’m afraid it’s going to be chaotic.”
Xie Wan was still young and had not experienced the hardships of war. She grew up in Jiankang City and had not even heard of the gongs and drums of war. The so-called war was just the gossip in the back house.
However, as she grew older, she also knew how harsh the war was in the country. Too many people would die in a war.
In just one coup, hundreds of people from the Wang family died, and the number of casualties in the palace was not small.
Wang Shier Niang was Xie Wan’s best friend. They had been friends since they were young. His parents had also been moved away in this coup, so she was the only one left in the family. Now, she had been brought home by the Chu family and lived the life of a widow.
The Chu family had already arranged for her to adopt the child.
The Xie and Wang families were on two different sides in the coup, which made their relationship inexplicably awkward.
Xie Wan had only gone to see Wang Shier’s mother once, and the two of them chatted for a while.
Wang Shierniang did not hate him, but she did not know how to face him. In the entire court, even in the world, they were little girls with little power and could only go with the flow.
However, separated by their parents and hundreds of lives in the Wang family, they were silent and speechless.
“I remember that sister-in-law’s brother is the governor of Jiangzhou.” Xie Wan realized it later.
This showed how much her aunt cared about her. Usually, no one would remember the promotion of so many relatives. However, it could be seen that Xie Wan was actually very sensitive to politics.
“Fortunately, your brother had already given my father an idea to delay his appointment, so he hasn’t gone to Jiang Prefecture yet.”
Xie Wan nodded. It was finally good news.
Seeing Xiao Baoxin’s tired face, she thought that he must be tired after a busy day, so she got up and said goodbye.
Xiao Baoxin did not keep her either. She was indeed tired after a day of torment. After sending Xie Wan away, she lay on the bed and slept. She woke up hungry when it was dark.
Tangli was a reliable person. She had already asked the small kitchen to cook the food. When she woke up, she brought the food over.
“Lord Lang hasn’t returned yet?” Xiao Baoxin asked.
“Not yet.” Cai Wei was straightforward. “This servant has heard that General Xue Jing ‘er went to chase after the escaping Prince Yiyang. In the end, I don’t know if he caught up with him, but he rode back to the city. In the end, he ran too fast and almost hit the carriage of the Prince of Huaiyang. The concubine of the Prince of Huaiyang was so scared that she miscarried and both sides fought.”
“I heard that the Huaiyang Prince’s Mansion is going to report to the palace.”
Xiao Baoxin understood Cai Wei’s meaning. What she meant was that Xie Xian had not returned so late because he was busy with the Huaiyang Prince’s Mansion’s matters?
She wanted to say that Xie Xian’s family really didn’t live by the river and didn’t care that much.
However, there was no need to explain some things to everyone.
As for Prince Yiyang, he definitely couldn’t be caught.. If he was caught, wouldn’t he be escorted back leisurely? As for riding a horse in the city?