Chapter 210: The Things She’s Interested In

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Upon hearing this, everyone knew that the head of the Xie Family must be the one who had just arrived. Zhu Xiuxiu managed to keep her face impassive, staring coldly at the newcomer. Huo Xing’Er also maintained a similar cold expression. Ji Youze said with an expressionless face, "What a strong official presence you have, Junior Minister! I was not aware that the Shuntian Prefecture Government Office was essentially run by your Xie Family. It seems that in the future, if His Majesty wants the Shuntian Prefecture to investigate a case or arrest someone, he will have to go through you, Junior Minister!" "You... you are... Ji Youze?" The moment Xie Zian saw Ji Youze, his legs instantly grew weak. He whipped his head around and glared angrily at the servant who had reported to him. What an idiot! He didn’t even clearly explain the identity and background of the visitors. He only told me that some reckless people had come to the Mansion and severely injured my son and daughter! The servant’s legs went weak with fright, and he quickly ducked his head, hiding among the crowd of maids and other servants. "Indeed, it’s me! So, is Junior Minister Xie planning to throw me into the Shuntian Prefecture jail?" Ji Youze stared at him, his stern face concealing emotions indecipherable to others. "I wouldn’t dare! Eighth Young Master, you do this subordinate too much honor." Xie Zian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Damn it, even if he had ten times the guts, he would never dare to arrest a favored official of His Majesty! "Father! What are you saying? Who is this person? That he makes you, a Fifth Grade official..." "Silence! You rebellious son! I’ve always told you to cultivate your character and control your temper at home, but you refuse to listen and insist on causing trouble outside for me." "Father! He’s just a mere child... ARGH..." Xie Yinghui, still defiant despite his father’s furious rebuke, tried to argue further, only for Xie Zian to strike him hard across the face. "Didn’t I tell you to shut up? Are you deaf?" Seeing Xie Zian enraged, Xie Yinghui clutched his face, too frightened to speak. Xie Yingying was even more terrified, shrinking into Madam Xie’s embrace, not daring to utter a sound. "Please forgive me, Eighth Young Master. It is this subordinate’s failure to discipline my son that led to his disrespectful behavior." "How you discipline your children is of no interest to me. However, I must ask: are you aware that His Majesty visited your Mansion just now?" Upon hearing this, Xie Zian’s face turned ashen. He quickly said, "This subordinate deserves death! This subordinate deserves death for failing to greet His Majesty! Please, Eighth Young Master, inform me of His Majesty’s current whereabouts so this subordinate may go and beg for forgiveness!" "His Majesty has already returned to the Palace. Now, let’s discuss the matters in the Courtyard of Junior Minister Xie’s home. Before departing, His Majesty instructed me and my two sisters-in-law to handle the affairs in this Courtyard. We have now reached a critical point, and this young one has a few uncertainties that might require Junior Minister Xie to clarify." "Matters in my Courtyard? What on earth could have happened in my Courtyard to startle His Majesty, to the extent that His Majesty would ask the Eighth Young Master and... these two ladies are..." The Ji Family had lived in seclusion for ten years. Huo Xing’Er and Zhu Xiuxiu married the second and third sons of the Ji Family outside the capital, so Xie Zian did not recognize them. "These are my two sisters-in-law: my second sister-in-law, Huo Xing’Er, and my third sister-in-law, Zhu Xiuxiu!" "So, it is Second Madam Ji and Third Madam Ji. This subordinate has been impolite!" "Alright, enough with the pleasantries, Junior Minister Xie," Zhu Xiuxiu interjected, her impatience showing. "It’s getting late. Let’s resolve this matter quickly. We are anxious to return home and attend to our mother-in-law!" If it weren’t for her interest in the matter concerning Pan’Er, she wouldn’t have bothered with the Xie Family’s messy affairs at all! Zhu Xiuxiu picked up the thread of conversation that Madam Xie had interrupted earlier. "When the Princess escorted your family’s Third Young Lady home, she personally witnessed your Eldest Young Lady assaulting a senior. The Princess even explicitly stated that her own kinswoman, a cousin of the same bloodline, is treated as your daughter’s Girl. Does Junior Minister Xie have an explanation for this?" As Zhu Xiuxiu spoke, Xie Zian’s expression became exceedingly grim. He turned stiffly to look at his wife, nearly gnashing his teeth to bits. "Junior Minister Xie, your official position is Fifth Grade. You should be aware that while His Majesty governs the realm with benevolence and filial piety, he also places particular importance on fraternal bonds!" Upon hearing this, Xie Zian turned pale, breaking out in a cold sweat. His robes at his back were already soaked and clinging to his skin.

Chapter 210: The Things She’s Interested In

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