"Why are you still standing there?" Xiao Jing shouted angrily, "Hurry up and capture this person for me and put him in the woodshed."
The two servants immediately rushed to Xie Wanyu. Before they could take action, they heard a scolding, "No need, I have legs and can walk on my own."
Xie Wanyu straightened her back and faced the crowd without any fear. She walked past them with her head held high and headed straight outside.
A look of viciousness flashed across Xue Xuening's eyes, and she said in a soft voice: "Master Marquis, she must not know anything."
Xiao Jing's brows were full of anger and she didn't respond.
If Xie Wanyu really knew something, this person would not be allowed to stay.
As soon as Xie Wanyu walked to the door, she met Xiao Yinshuang walking towards her.
She glanced at Xie Wanyu indifferently, with a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes.
"It's so lively today!"
Xie Wanyu ignored her and walked straight past her to leave. How could Xiao Yinshuang let go of such a good opportunity to ridicule her and immediately stood in front of her.
"Weren't you very majestic in the past? Do you really think that the Xiao family is yours? Now that Jing'er is back, you will soon become the concubine."
She looked up to the sky and laughed, looking at Xie Wanyu with mocking eyes.
"You are wrong. The position of mistress of the Hou Mansion can only be mine." Xie Wanyu raised the corners of her mouth with a determined look in her eyes.
"Who are you talking about? Jing'er's heart is not with you, he likes Xue..."
She covered her mouth mid-sentence, saw Xie Wanyu's proud smile, and explained: "Anyway, your good days are coming to an end."
After saying that, she twisted her waist and left.
Xie Wanyu knew very well that even if Xiao Jing was angry, she would not dare to do anything to her. She was the legitimate daughter of the Xie family.
My father and eldest brother are both court officials. If the Xie family is offended, the Xiao family may not get good results.
Xiao Jing's purpose in doing this was just to force herself to commit a crime.
But it doesn't mean that he doesn't know the truth of the matter. He is not a fool and can be manipulated by others.
After Xie Wanyu was imprisoned in the woodshed, Zhufang, Nanny He and others were put under control.
Tai'an Hall.
After Mrs. Xiao heard about Grandma Feng's report, she immediately summoned Xiao Jing.
After a while, Xiao Jing, wearing a mysterious robe, came over and said respectfully, "I've met my grandmother."
"I heard that you arrested Xie Wanyu?"
Mrs. Xiao asked with a frown.
"Yes!" Xiao Jing nodded and admitted.
Mrs. Xiao's expression changed slightly and she said sternly, "Has the matter been found out? Is she really poisoning?"
Although she disliked Xie Wanyu very much, she still knew her temperament very well and it was impossible for her to do such a thing.
"No, but the witnesses and physical evidence are all there." Xiao Jing said lightly.
"Confused!" Mrs. Xiao sighed.
"Xie Wanyu has the Xie family behind her, and her dowry has been put into shipping. You can't touch her for the time being."
Xiao Jing narrowed her eyes and said thoughtfully, "Is it possible to let her be so arrogant? This is the Xiao family, not her Xie family!"
"You will fall into the trap of others, and it will be detrimental to your career if word spreads." Mrs. Xiao advised her earnestly.
He finally came back alive, but the emperor was already biased against him. How could Xiao Jing return to the court without the help and support of the Xie family?
A sinister look flashed in Xiao Jing's eyes, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Grandma, don't worry, I've already made preparations. I must teach her a lesson this time."
Madam Xiao said in surprise, "What are you going to do?"
Xiao Jing said in a low voice, leaning over to whisper a few words in Mrs. Xiao's ear.
After hearing what Xiao Jing said, Mrs. Xiao suddenly became excited, "Okay, don't forget to ask her to hand over the shipping in her hand."
Mrs. Xiao is most concerned about Xie Wanyu's dowry, which is a large sum of money.
In the woodshed, Xie Wanyu found a clean place to sit down.
She waited quietly, waiting for Xiao Jing to cause trouble for her.
Xiao Jing did not take action immediately, but ordered her servants to deliver some food.
The person who came was none other than Qing He. While putting down the food, he took out a dagger from his sleeve.
"Be careful, madam."
After saying that, she leaned towards Xie Wanyu, turned and left.
Xie Wanyu picked up the dagger and put it in her arms, picked up the food and started eating. She had to conserve her strength.
The moonlight came in through the window lattice, shining on her slender and white neck, giving her a little halo.
When Xiao Jing opened the door and came in, she happened to see this beautiful scenery and couldn't help but hold her breath.
Xie Wanyu raised her eyes and looked at him, with a faint smile on her lips.
At this time, Xie Wanyu was much gentler than usual, a little less sharp and a little more peaceful.
Xiao Jing's heartbeat suddenly skipped a beat and she quickly looked away.
He suppressed the restlessness in his heart and asked in a cold tone, "Can you plead guilty?"
Xie Wanyu glanced at him but said nothing, still staring out the window.
Seeing this, Xiao Jing's face turned dark.
He took a deep breath and resisted the urge to beat Xie Wanyu violently, "Do you really think that I can't do anything to you?"
"What does the Marquis want to do?" Xie Wanyu asked casually.
Xiao Jing's forehead veins were pulsing, "Don't force me to attack you."
"Oh?" Xie Wanyu raised her exquisite little face, "Then you should try it on me."
Xiao Jing's face was ashen. He stretched out his hand, but never had the courage to lower it.
Xie Wanyu looked at him provocatively, as if she was sure that he would not dare to take action.
Xiao Jing took a deep breath, suppressed the fire in her heart, and said coldly, "I'm warning you, you'd better be obedient, otherwise I will make you pay a heavy price."
After that, Xiao Jing rolled up her sleeves and left.
He forbade the servants in the mansion to bring her any more food, and planned to starve her for a few meals first to see if she would still be tough.
West courtyard.
Xue Xuening was extremely happy when she heard the news. Xie Wanyu dared to go against Xiao Jing, which was extremely stupid.
It's just that her life is better and she has a family she can rely on. So what, Xiao Jing loves her the most.
A bright smile appeared on her palm-sized face, "Let's go and see our Madam Hou!"
Biyun stepped forward to support Xue Xuening, and the two of them walked towards the woodshed.
As soon as he entered the woodshed, he was stopped by the guard at the door.
"The Marquis ordered no one to come near."
"Be brave, open your dog eyes and see clearly, this is the eldest lady." Biyun stepped forward and scolded.
The guard still said firmly: "No one can do it. This is the order of the Marquis."
"You..." Xue Xuening's cheeks turned red with anger, but there was nothing she could do.
She had no choice but to pull Biyun away to avoid losing face here.
Xie Wanyu was imprisoned in the firewood shed for two days. During these two days, she had no water, and her already weak body became even weaker.
She leaned against the wall and breathed heavily, feeling severe pain in her chest.
She wandered to the door and slapped the door, "Call doctor, call me doctor."
The guard at the door seemed not to hear the sound and remained standing there until the sound in the woodshed stopped. The two looked at each other and then looked inside after a moment.
When I saw the person lying on the ground, I hurriedly reported it.
Xiao Jing was in the study room. When she heard the guard's report, she got up in panic and ran to the woodshed.
He didn't even notice Xue Xuening coming to see him.
"Master Hou, what's going on?" Xue Xuening muttered in a low voice.
It's been a long time since I've seen him so eager. Could it be that something big happened?
