Within three days, Xue Xuening and Xiao Yinshuang were released by the government. They left the Yamen in despair, not daring to say a single unnecessary word.
"Madam, why did you help let them go?" Zhu Fang came over with the soup and said angrily.
If the prince hadn't been here this time, how could the lady have escaped so easily.
Xie Wanyu smiled nonchalantly, reached out and took the bowl of dark soup and drank it in one gulp.
Then, he took the candied fruit from Zhufang's hand and put it into his mouth. The bitter taste was quickly replaced by sweetness.
"Actually, I didn't write a letter at all."
Xie Wanyu would not be so stupid. How could she let them go with such a good opportunity? She was just telling Mrs. Xiao.
"But……"
"There is no evidence that the two of them are colluding with the bandits. It will be a matter of time before they are released. I am just selling a favor. At least they can be quiet for a while."
At this moment, Mrs. Xiao must have believed that it was her fault that these two people came back. Even if Xue Xuening and Xiao Yinshuang made wild claims, no one would believe them.
Xie Wanyu curled her lips and smiled. These two people dared to plot against her. They were simply seeking death.
"Mother."
Xiao Tuo ran over happily, holding a warm sweet-scented osmanthus cake in his hand.
"This is a gift specially left by a son to his mother."
"How is mother's health?"
Xiao Tuo had been studying for the past few days, but Grandma He wouldn't let him come over to disturb his mother, saying that her mother was sick again.
I finally had time to come over today, so I brought the sweet-scented osmanthus cake I had saved.
"Pei Zhi seems to have grown taller again." Xie Wanyu smiled and rubbed his head. This child seemed to be growing up extremely fast.
After hearing this, Xiao Tuo looked happy and handed over the sweet-scented osmanthus cake in his hand.
"If I grow up quickly, I can protect my mother and won't let those bad people hurt her again."
"Okay, mother is waiting for you to grow up."
Xie Wanyu took the pastry and ate a piece, and smiled happily. She could feel that Xiao Tuo really treated her as a mother.
The two talked for a while, and then Xiao Tuo was taken to study by Granny He.
She was lying on the couch, leisurely basking in the sun.
Zhu Fang walked in from the door holding a teacup and gently helped her stand up.
"Madam, there is news from Qinghe that the eldest lady and Mrs. Ning were punished to kneel in the ancestral hall. Not only that, they were also punished to copy four articles on female precepts, filial piety, and loyalty."
Xie Wanyu took a sip of the hot tea, moistened her throat and said, "This is all an advantage for them."
Zhu Fang covered her mouth with a smile and put the teapot on the table.
"Is there any news from the border recently? Is there any result in the prince's suppression of bandits?"
My eyelids have been twitching a lot lately, and I sometimes feel flustered, as if I have a bad premonition.
Xie Wanyu asked two questions in a row, and Zhu Fang answered them one by one.
"The prince has not returned to Beijing yet, and there are no letters from the border area."
"knew."
Xie Wanyu let out a sigh of relief, not knowing when such days would end.
Soon, the news came that Taishu Ai had successfully suppressed the bandits, and the people cheered.
Zhu Fang immediately informed his wife of the news. When she saw no reaction, she asked in confusion, "Madam, are you unhappy?"
"I'm happy, how could I not be happy?"
This result was what she expected.
That night, Xie Wanyu made some tea, prepared cakes, and waited quietly.
She didn't know why she did this, she just wanted to obey her heart for once.
A "crunch" sound came, and Xie Wanyu turned her head nervously.
Tai Shuqi appeared in front of her in a black robe. When she saw the things prepared on the table, the smile in her eyes deepened.
"Thanks for your reminder."
If it hadn't been for Xie Wanyu that day, he might still have had difficulty catching the wizard, and he would have almost been tricked by him.
"Your Majesty and good people have their own destiny."
Xie Wanyu smiled faintly, it was just a small effort on her part.
Tai Shuqi glanced at her, then sat at the table, eating pastries and drinking tea.
The two chatted without a word. Tai Shuqi told some interesting things about the military camp. Xie Wanyu listened very seriously and occasionally asked a few questions.
This is the most peaceful time for the two of them.
That night, Xie Wanyu slept soundly.
The next day, Mrs. Xiao brought Xiao Yinshuang to visit Xie Wanyu.
Xie Wanyu was not surprised because she had guessed it.
"Wanyu, how are you?"
Mrs. Xiao asked in a caring tone, with a loving look, which made Xie Wanyu couldn't help laughing.
"Grandma, it's been several days, and my illness is almost gone."
Mrs. Xiao was stunned, obviously she didn't expect Xie Wanyu to say that, and her face looked a little embarrassed.
"Grandma came to see you with good intentions, but here you are making sarcastic remarks!"
Xiao Yinshuang was reluctant to come. If her grandmother hadn't used Yueyin to force her, she would not have come anyway.
Xie Wanyu raised her eyebrows and looked at Xiao Yinshuang, "I'm just stating a fact."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xiao glared at Xiao Yinshuang, "Don't shut up yet!"
Xiao Yinshuang gritted her teeth, wishing she could rush forward and tear Xie Wanyu's hypocritical face to pieces.
"Wanyu, this shipping has been around for a while. I wonder if I can make some money?"
After Xiao Yinshuang's reminder last time, Mrs. Xiao also felt uneasy. Although it was Xie Wanyu's dowry, it was still considered part of the Xiao family's money.
"Grandma, don't worry. My granddaughter-in-law has earned five hundred taels these days, but it's too little and I haven't taken it out." Xie Wanyu said with a smile.
Mrs. Xiao immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Although five hundred taels was not much, it was better than nothing.
However, after hearing that she didn't take out the money, she said with a somewhat unhappy tone, "Although shipping requires investment, we can't spend all our money on it."
"My granddaughter-in-law understands."
"That……"
"There isn't much money in the house recently, so these five hundred taels can just last for a while." Xie Wanyu interrupted Mrs. Xiao directly.
Mrs. Xiao's face turned ugly. She opened her mouth, but Xie Wanyu refused directly. But since it was for the palace, she couldn't say anything else.
"Grandma..." Xiao Yinshuang tugged on Mrs. Xiao's sleeve, fearing that she would forget her affairs.
Mrs. Xiao could only bite the bullet and said again, "Since we have these five hundred taels, then Shuang'er's moon silver doesn't need to be halved, right?"
"Well, then we can only wrong the three sons and two daughters of the Marquis." Xie Wanyu said in a deliberately long voice.
Counting the time, the people who went to pick up Xiao Jing's two concubines and several children were about to return to Kyoto City.
At this time, Mrs. Xiao was anxious, "How can that be done?"
"My grandson-in-law also feels that since the children are still young, the food and clothing should be better. The yards of the two concubines also need to be renovated. There is money everywhere."
Everything Xie Wanyu said was reasonable, but Mrs. Xiao was unable to defend herself for a moment.
Xiao Yinshuang was not willing to agree, and said arrogantly, "It's just a few children, as long as they have clothes and food, it doesn't have to be too good."
They are just a few concubines and concubines. I really don’t understand why my grandmother cares so much.
"No!" Madam Xiao had a strong attitude.
"This matter is settled, your monthly silver will be halved this month."
"Why!" Xiao Yinshuang screamed, her beautiful eyes widening with anger.
"Because this is the Xiao family's mansion!"
"Grandma, you are partial!" Xiao Yinshuang accused.
Mrs. Xiao said solemnly, "Why are you, an adult, arguing with a child?"
"Grandma! How could you do this!"
