While Xie Wanyu was deep in thought, the voices of officers and soldiers suddenly came from outside. The man looked calm, as if he was not afraid of being discovered.
"Aren't you afraid of being caught?"
"What if I get caught in Madam's room? I'm afraid I'll be misunderstood, right?" The man smiled provocatively.
He didn't understand the affairs of the Shenzhen Compound, but he knew that women pay great attention to reputation, and this woman should be the same.
"You are a smart man."
While the two were talking, Zhu Fang's voice came from outside.
"This is my wife's boudoir. How can you men enter?"
"Any room must be searched. This is an order from above." The guard tightened his grip on the sword at his waist and said.
Zhufang refused to let go. The guard was about to let someone come forward and drag her away when Xie Wanyu's voice came from the room.
"Let them in."
Zhu Fang glared at the guard fiercely, reached out and pushed open the door and walked in.
The guard glanced at the soldiers behind him and asked them to wait outside while he walked into the room alone.
After searching the house, I generally found nothing amiss. I walked around the screen into the inner room and took a look.
Zhufang put it in front of the gauze curtain, stretched out her arms and said, "My wife has already rested, is it possible that you still want to search the bed?"
"I dare not disturb Madam Hou." The guard held his hands and lowered his head.
After all, the Madam Hou in front of them was not simple, and they did not dare to provoke her too much.
"You are just following orders."
"Thank you for your understanding, madam." The guard turned and retreated, leading the officers and soldiers out of the courtyard.
Zhu Fang ordered, "That's so arrogant."
"Okay, you can go down and rest." Xie Wanyu waved her hand.
Zhufang nodded and walked out.
After the door was closed, the man in the quilt turned over and got out of bed, his eyes falling on the soft couch behind the screen.
"It seems that I will stay at Madam's place tonight."
"As long as you're not afraid of being discovered, whatever." Xie Wanyu didn't care too much. Instead, she felt that the man in front of her was not a bad person.
The man couldn't help but asked curiously, "You're not curious about my identity, you don't want to ask those officers and soldiers why they wanted to arrest me, and you dare to leave me here?"
This woman really made him more and more confused. If an ordinary woman would be frightened, crying and yelling, how could she let him stay.
Xie Wanyu yawned and said, "People who are curious have a short life, but I cherish my life very much."
She is indeed curious, but she won't risk doing something dangerous just because of curiosity.
The corner of the man's mouth twitched, this woman... is indeed different from others.
"No matter who you are, just don't cause trouble for me."
The man laughed helplessly after hearing her words. This woman always spoke irrationally.
"Don't worry, if you help me once, I won't cause you any trouble." The man said with a sigh.
After saying that, he turned around and went outside, undressed and lying on the soft couch.
The next morning.
After Xie Wanyu woke up, she felt her stomach growling. She got up, put on her clothes, and walked out.
I saw a note left on the table, which said: I owe you a favor, and I will definitely repay it next time we meet.
Xie Wanyu shook her head with a smile, lit the note and burned it.
Call Zhufang to help her wash up.
At the breakfast table, Xie Wanyu and Xiao Tuo were drinking porridge and eating vegetables.
Xiao Jing strode over to accompany Xie Wanyu to have breakfast.
Neither of them spoke, and Xiao Tuo's big dark eyes kept turning on them.
After dinner, Xie Wanyu was getting up to accompany Xiao Tuo to do homework. Xiao Jing, who had been silent, finally couldn't help it.
"Are you really getting bolder and bolder? You just don't bow to me when you see me, and you don't even make a sound?"
"What did the Marquis say? I just don't want to make the Marquis angry, so I don't dare to speak." Xie Wanyu said helplessly.
It seems that he is not busy enough, otherwise why would he have time to come here every day and cause trouble for her.
It's time to use the Li family. Only in this way can Xiao Jing be busy and she can be quiet for a few days.
"Oh, if you were more submissive, why would I be angry with you?" Seeing her attitude, Xiao Jing felt better.
"Master Hou is right. Is there anything else, Master Hou? If not, I will accompany Peizhi to do her homework."
Xiao Jing glanced at Xiao Tuo and said in a displeased tone, "He's just an adopted son. Why do you care so much about him? It's better to focus more on those bastards. After all, they are the heirs of the Hou family."
"What the Marquis said is true, but only one of the two bastards is left, and he is still too young. As for Brother Min, it is enough for him to be taught by his mother."
Xie Wanyu's words made Xiao Jing speechless.
"And Mingxuan, why haven't I seen him since I came back?" Xiao Jing snorted coldly and asked with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Master Marquis, you also know that Mingxuan has been studying in the Xie family school. Don't you feel reassured by the Xie family's guidance?" Xie Wanyu explained.
Xiao Jing frowned, "He is the eldest son of this prince. As the eldest son, he should bear the responsibility."
"What the Marquis said is absolutely correct, but he is still young and needs more training. Furthermore, the Marquis is still so young, so why should he take on the important responsibilities?"
"Over the years, the Marquis has never cared about this child. Why do you suddenly ask about him today?"
Xie Wanyu was neither hasty nor slow, she spoke clearly and eloquently, and even made some mocking remarks.
Xiao Jing could not find a reason to refute for a while.
Although he didn't want to admit it, he had indeed neglected Xiao Mingxuan these years.
He put all his thoughts on Xue Xuening and Xiao Jinmin.
It's a pity that the child is so disappointing.
"It just so happens that I have time today. Why don't you go back with some gifts and see how his studies are going?" Xiao Jing suggested with a slight cough.
Xie Wanyu's eyes turned cold, it turned out that he was waiting for her here, and finally couldn't help but speak.
When something happened, she thought of the Xie family. When she was in glory, she wished she could forget about the Xie family and think she was stupid.
He also wanted to pretend to visit her, obviously hoping to take the opportunity to get his father and brother to help him put in a good word.
"Yesterday I received a letter from home. My father took the whole family to the temple to pray. I'm afraid they will have to stay there for a few days. Besides, I'm still in confinement."
Xiao Jing didn't expect Xie Wanyu to refuse so bluntly, and she suddenly became furious.
"Xie Wanyu, I am willing to accompany you back to your parents' home because I think highly of you. Don't you be disrespectful!"
Xie Wanyu sneered, "Yes, I am not worthy of being looked upon by the Marquis. I hope that the Marquis will show his dignity and not bring shame to the Marquis."
"you……"
"I take my leave." After saying this, Xie Wanyu turned and walked towards the door.
She wanted to see if Xiao Jing had the ability to stop her!
Xiao Jing pursed her lips tightly and stood there, watching Xie Wanyu push the door open and walk out without hesitation, her chest heaving violently.
This damn woman actually dared to openly challenge him!
Xiao Jing took a deep breath to calm down the anger in her heart, and cast a sinister look at the door, "In that case, don't blame me for being unkind."
You brought it all on yourself!
Xie Wanyu brought Xiao Tuo to the room. Xiao Tuo sat on the chair and looked up at her, frowning.
"Mother, it's too dangerous for you to do this."
"Children should not worry about adults' matters." Xie Wanyu stroked his head and said softly.
Xiao Tuo curled his lips. He was no longer a child, but he didn't ask about things his mother didn't like.
