EBE Chapter 362 Leaving Beijing
Chapter 362 Leaving Beijing
Xie Wanning was stunned by Lord Xie's sudden outburst of anger, and her aggrieved and dissatisfied expression froze instantly.
She clutched her handkerchief, wanting to explain, but his barrage of questions left her speechless.
"I...I didn't..."
Xie Wanning knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, sobbing uncontrollably.
"Father, I regret it, I really know I was wrong... Please help me one last time, I really don't want to suffer like this anymore!"
she choked.
"As long as I can leave the Li family, I promise I will listen to you and never do anything to embarrass my family again..."
"I promise! I really know I was wrong! I'll definitely be a good boy/girl from now on!"
Lord Xie looked at her coldly, his face devoid of any emotion.
"There's no room for discussion about divorce. You insisted on this marriage yourself, and now you're talking about divorce after only half a month. It will only bring shame to the Xie family."
“If you feel wronged, you can stay at home for a while. We will allow you some time. But eventually, you will have to go back to the Li family.”
If it were before, he would have believed Xie Wanning's words.
Give her another chance.
But after so many things happened, he was completely disappointed in Xie Wanning.
This daughter is hopeless.
Upon hearing this, Xie Wanning burst into tears.
“Father! I’m going back… I’ll be bullied to death if I go back! How could you do this! How could you do this…”
Her cries grew louder, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
But no one there spoke up for her.
Even the Lady of the Marquis did not speak.
Qin Jiuwei's gaze fell on Xie Wanning, who was crying so hard she was about to faint, and her eyes narrowed.
When a woman wants to divorce her husband's family, it depends on whether her own family is willing to stand by her side and support her.
Qin Jiuwei has been married into the Xie family for so long, she understands things clearly.
From the very beginning, neither Madam Xie nor Lord Xie had ever wronged Xie Wanning.
She was the only daughter of the Xie family; they didn't even have any illegitimate daughters.
You could say that things went very smoothly for them.
But what Xie Wanning had done had already chilled the hearts of Old Madam Xie and Lord Xie.
Xie Wanning didn't realize that repeatedly hurting others, no matter who they are, even if they are blood relatives, will make people's hearts grow cold.
No one will stand still and wait for you forever.
No one will tolerate all your mistakes indefinitely.
dungeon.
The snake seller was tied up in a corner, his face gaunt and his whole body huddled up in a ball.
His entire body was just skin and bones.
Xie Yanli sat in front of him, dressed in a black brocade robe, exuding a cold and oppressive aura.
He glanced at the papers in front of him; they were full of names.
At the very bottom was a line of small print with the address written on it.
"Think again carefully, is there anything else I haven't said?"
"No, no..." The snake seller's face was as pale as paper, and his voice trembled. "I really have told you everything I can."
Xie Yanli stared at him for a moment, then folded the paper in his hand.
Before leaving, he instructed, "Give him another bowl of medicine."
Royal study room.
Xie Yanli stood in the hall, his face stern, and reported the whole story of the snake seller.
"Your Majesty, the snake seller confessed that the Third Prince of Liang has established a secret outpost in the dense forests of Lingnan, specifically for capturing and taming venomous snakes. After being trained, these snakes can obey commands and assist Liang in its endeavors."
"The snake seller gave a specific location, hidden by dense forest and in a treacherous area. It would be difficult to find unless someone has seen it with their own eyes."
"How dare they!" Gao Xian roared. "The people of Daliang are truly incorrigible! This stronghold was definitely not built overnight! It must have been premeditated!"
Xie Yanli's expression was even calmer.
He cupped his hands and said, “Your Majesty, this stronghold in Lingnan has become a hidden danger. If it is not eliminated as soon as possible, it will cause endless trouble. I am willing to go to Lingnan personally to completely eradicate this hidden danger.”
Gao Xian pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.
"Then I entrust this matter entirely to you."
Evening, Qinglan Courtyard.
"Are you leaving the capital?" Qin Jiuwei looked up at Xie Yanli, her brows furrowed with worry.
The children sitting around him immediately looked up, some of them nervously glancing at him.
"Don't worry, it's nothing serious," Xie Yanli reassured her.
He then briefly recounted the whole story of the snake seller.
Qin Jiuwei was secretly surprised when she heard that the Qin family was involved with the snake seller.
I originally thought that her venomous snake incident was just the Qin family venting their anger.
Unexpectedly, it was all part of Da Liang's scheme...
The conflict between the two countries has truly permeated every aspect of life.
Daliang first sent someone to approach Xie Jingchun.
They then secretly contacted the Qin family, attempting to use poisonous snakes to kill the Xie family members.
It's truly... dangerous at every turn, requiring careful planning at every step.
“This matter is far too important. I don’t trust anyone else with it. I must go there myself.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Jingchun immediately said, "Father, I want to go with you."
He looked intently at Xie Yanli, his brows brimming with youthful vigor.
Beneath her tightly bound hair crown were sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and a high, straight nose, just like a sharp sword yet to be drawn.
"The journey to Lingnan is long and arduous, with high mountains and dense forests, where poisonous insects and ferocious beasts lurk everywhere, and we may also encounter spies from the Great Liang. If we encounter an emergency, our lives will be hanging by a thread."
Xie Yanli's gaze was like a knife. "This isn't as simple as getting the medicine. You could really lose your life. Have you thought this through?"
"I've thought it through! I want to go with my father!"
"Since you've made up your mind, then pack your things and come with me."
Xie Jingchun's expression brightened, and he immediately replied, "Yes, Father!"
Qin Jiuwei's heart tightened again when she saw that the two of them were going.
But she didn't say anything.
This matter involves two countries and the lives of countless people; it's not a question of whether she's willing or not.
Now that the decision has been made, all she can do is help them pack their things to make their journey easier and smoother.
In the dead of night, the candlelight flickered.
Qin Jiuwei sat on the edge of the bed, carefully folding Xie Yanli's robes one by one.
After folding each piece, her fingers would pause briefly on the fabric.
Xie Yanli walked into the room and saw her like this, his heart tightened instantly.
He quickly stepped forward and hugged her.
“Don’t worry,” he whispered, “I’ll be back soon.”
Qin Jiuwei snuggled against him and nodded gently.
The two have never been apart like this since they got married.
And we don't even know how long we'll be apart...
How could she not be worried about something so dangerous?
Just then, Xie Yanli suddenly bent down and picked Qin Jiuwei up in his arms.
Qin Jiuwei was stunned for a moment, but then she heard Xie Yanli chuckle and say, "Go take a bath."
Let's eat first and talk about it later!
Qin Jiuwei was initially very sad.
Later on, he completely lost consciousness.
The next day, outside the Marquis's residence.
Qin Jiuwei personally adjusted the cloaks for Xie Yanli and Xie Jingchun.
"Be careful on the road. The climate in Lingnan is hot and humid. Remember to carry mosquito repellent herbs with you."
She explained many things in detail. Xie Yanli looked at her serious expression and wanted to kiss her, but considering the children, he only gently stroked her hair.
"Don't worry, I will take good care of myself and Chun-ge'er."
Xie Jingchun also assured Qin Jiuwei, "Mother! I will listen to Father!"
The group chatted on and on, clearly reluctant to part.
But time waits for no one, and the team set off after a quarter of an hour.
Qin Jiuwei stood at the courtyard gate, watching Xie Yanli and Xie Jingchun's figures gradually disappear into the distance.
For some reason, she felt unusually uneasy.
It's like... something's about to happen.