EBE Chapter 256 Xie Zhongzhi couldn't help but feel a little smug.
Chapter 256 Xie Zhongzhi couldn't help but feel a little smug.
Xu Liuer was much happier after hearing the news.
The soup in the bowl was quickly emptied.
Just as she was about to drink another bowl, the door was suddenly pushed open.
Xu Liuer's mood instantly sank to the bottom.
Xie Zhongzhi strode in, dressed in a black outfit, his face cold and stern.
His gaze fell on the table in front of Xu Liuer, and when he saw that she had finished all the soup in her bowl, he raised an eyebrow.
Ever since he imprisoned Xu Liuer, she has been angry with him and refused to eat.
He would only eat a few bites of rice before putting the rest of the meal down.
But today, I not only ate half a bowl of rice, but also finished a whole bowl of soup.
Xie Zhongzhi stared coldly at Xu Liuer, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes.
"Why are you suddenly so sensible today?" Xie Zhongzhi walked to the table without making a sound and looked down at her.
Sensing his approach, Xu Liuer's heart stopped in fright.
She lowered her head, not daring to speak.
He was afraid that he might say something wrong and arouse Xie Zhongzhi's suspicion.
He absolutely must not find out that her sister-in-law is planning to help her.
She didn't speak, and Xie Zhongzhi wasn't angry.
He sat down at the table, staring at her fair and delicate face, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He said that this woman wouldn't last long before she resigned herself to her fate and gave in.
Xie Zhongzhi reached out and tucked a stray hair behind Xu Liuer's ear, and she, unusually, did not dodge.
Seeing this, Xie Zhongzhi's smile deepened.
At this moment, in Qinglan Courtyard.
The three children sat around the table, listening quietly to Qin Jiuwei speak.
After Qin Jiuwei finished giving instructions to each of them, she put down her teacup and looked at them.
"Did you all understand? Can you complete the mission?"
“Absolutely no problem!” Xie Jue was the first to raise her little hand, a smile on her face.
Xie Jingchun, with a confident and unrestrained expression, laughed and said, "Mother, don't worry."
He's very good at this.
Xie Jing spoke last, saying gently, "Okay."
After listening, Qin Jiuwei slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
This was arranged very hastily, but there was no other way; she had to rescue Xu Liuer as soon as possible.
Fortunately, she had the help of her children.
I hope everything goes well tomorrow...
Liu'er was successfully rescued.
The following day, at Zhiyuan Temple.
Xu Liuer walked to Xie Zhongzhi's side, lowered her eyes and unfolded her outer robe, draping it over Xie Zhongzhi's shoulders.
"Raise your hand a little." Her voice was gentle and soothing.
A look of satisfaction flashed across Xie Yanli's eyes.
He raised his hand, and Xu Liuer helped him put on his outer robe and straightened his collar.
Xie Zhongzhi looked down at her, his eyebrows slightly raised.
Xu Liuer has really changed. Her stubbornness and aloofness of the past few days have completely disappeared, and she has returned to her previous obedient and docile self.
Xie Zhongzhi couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.
Sure enough, you can't treat a woman too well; she has to be trained before she'll listen to you.
He reached out and pinched Xu Liuer's cheek.
"Stay home and wait for me to come home tonight."
Xu Liuer didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.
But as soon as Xie Zhongzhi left, Xu Liuer's eyes immediately turned cold.
She reached out and vigorously rubbed the spot where Xie Zhongzhi had touched her, until her skin turned red.
Looking at the tightly closed windows and wooden door in front of her, she couldn't help but feel a wave of despair.
I wonder if my sister-in-law can come to her rescue...
If you come, when will it be...?
In the evening, a round-faced old woman suddenly walked into Zhiyuan Courtyard.
She walked with ease, her gaze sweeping over the stern-faced guards in the courtyard.
These were all things Xie Zhongzhi had intentionally added in the past few days, in order to keep an eye on Xu Liuer and prevent her from escaping.
There were sixteen people in the courtyard, with four people standing at each of the four corners.
"Granny Qing, what brings you here?" The long-faced nanny saw her and immediately walked over to her side, asking with a smile.
Granny Qing raised her chin slightly and said, "The silt in the pond is really bad today. The young mistress said that it needs to be cleaned up as soon as possible, but there aren't enough servants in the courtyard. So the young mistress asked me to come to each courtyard to find some people to help."
“Qinglan Courtyard and Yian Courtyard have both sent quite a few people, but Zhiyuan Courtyard has not sent any yet.” She then glanced at the guards in the courtyard.
"There are so many people in your courtyard, perfect! Come with me to dig up the silt, the old lady is waiting to enjoy the scenery."
The long-faced old woman sneered, "Granny Qing, are our guards still of any use? We really can't manage."
"Is that so?" Granny Qing raised her eyebrows and her voice involuntarily rose a few decibels. "Tell me then, what use are these guards?"
"This, this..." The long-faced old woman stammered, unable to speak for a long time.
This is something I really can't say out loud.
"What is this?" Granny Qing glanced at her sideways. "Can't you even give a reason?"
She had always served by the old lady's side, and the old lady trusted her, which is why she let her manage the garden.
After the young mistress took power, she was very considerate and did not mind her age, allowing her to continue managing the affairs.
Since the young mistress has given the instructions, she must get rid of these people from Zhiyuan Courtyard!
Send them all to dig up the mud!
The long-faced nanny naturally knew Qing's identity.
If you upset her, she'll immediately complain to the old lady.
What the second young master has done can probably no longer be kept secret...
The long-faced old woman pursed her lips tightly. "Granny Qing, how long will it take to dig through this mud..."
Granny Qing casually replied, "About an hour."
An hour? The long-faced old woman pondered to herself.
In such a short time, nothing major is likely to happen.
After a moment's deliberation, they decided to release him.
Granny Qing snorted and, satisfied, led all the guards away.
An hour later.
The guards finally finished digging out the silt from the garden and prepared to leave.
However, just as they put their things down, a childish voice suddenly rang out behind them.
"Wait a minute!"
The guards turned around and saw Xie Jue, who had appeared out of nowhere.
They bowed respectfully and said, "Young Master Jue, what are your orders?"
Xie Jue rolled her eyes.
His mother said, "Let him act a little more spoiled and rude..."
What does being unruly and rude mean?
Xie Jue thought for a moment, then put her hands on her hips, stuck out her chin, and said imperiously, "My cat ran into the bamboo grove next door, you guys find it and bring it back to me!"
The guards were immediately at a loss, thinking that cats like to roam around, and the bamboo forest was so big, finding a cat would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
But now the Marquis's mansion is managed by the young mistress, and everyone knows that she dotes on Xie Jue...
The guards could only helplessly say, "Alright, Third Young Master, let's go look for it."
Find it sooner, get back to the yard sooner.
Xie Jue stood there watching them walk away, a faint smile creeping onto her lips.
Hehe, he successfully completed the task his mother gave him!
In the evening.
Only a few wisps of dark red sunset remained on the horizon as night gradually enveloped the entire Marquis's residence.
A thick plume of smoke suddenly rose from the kitchen chimney in the backyard of Zhiyuan Courtyard!
Then flames suddenly shot out!
"Fire! Fire!" a maid cried out in panic.
The cabbages I had just washed fell to the ground.
Normally, there are piles of firewood and dry grass near the kitchen in the backyard. Once it was lit, the fire started almost instantly!
The long-faced old woman stamped her foot anxiously: "Quickly, go fetch water! Cover the doorway with a wet cloth to prevent the fire from spreading to the main house!"
People scattered immediately, some fetching water, others putting out fires.
The courtyard was in complete chaos.
Standing in the shadows, Xie Jingchun curled the corners of his lips, his eyebrows and eyes arrogant and unrestrained. He quietly stepped back, turned around, and disappeared into the darkness.