As soon as Jiangmen Jiaojiao opened her eyes, she was paranoid that the prince had come to steal her

Chapter 7: Not as good as Xie Zhaozhao in everything

Xie Zhaozhao tossed and turned that night and didn't sleep well.

The next morning, the maid came in to serve her breakfast.

Xiangyu was obviously a little nervous and hesitated to speak.

Xie Zhaozhao had a quiet meal.

When Xiangyu came up to clear away the dishes, Xie Zhaozhao asked, "How many years have you been with me?"

"Miss, you rescued me when you were with the Duke in Suzhou. It has been nine years this year." Xiangyu replied cautiously.

"It turns out it's been nine years."

Xie Zhaozhao's voice was light and airy, with a bit of chill in his bones: "I've been very kind to you all these years, but you dare to put anything into my mouth?"

Xie Zhaozhao has four maids, Xianggui, Xiangyu, Hongxiu and Hongxia. The other three are devoted to Xie Zhaozhao.

Only Xiangyu seems to be sensible and smart, but in fact she has her own little thoughts.

Xiangyu's family died in the war.

In the past two years, a cousin appeared out of nowhere, and life became uneasy.

She often came to ask Xie Zhaozhao for monthly advances of money for her cousin's business, marriage, cousin's childbirth, and cousin's studies.

The Xie family was not short of money, and Xie Zhaozhao also felt that Xiangyu was born pitiful, so he responded to her requests and was very generous. He never mentioned a word of return for the money he gave her.

Xiangyu even often steals some things from Wangyue Tower.

Sometimes it’s jewelry, sometimes it’s clothes.

Xie Zhaozhao just thinks that a little money doesn't matter, not to mention that there are some things that she has no use for a long time.

But Xiangyu's so-called cousin is not a cousin at all, but a lover.

Xie Zhaozhao's bottomless connivance and assistance did not make her grateful, but instead encouraged her greed.

In his previous life, it was this person who sent his eldest brother's child to Xie Xingchen, who was used as a medicine boy by Xie Xingchen. He then skinned and extracted the bones for use in medicine to prolong the life of Xie Xingchen's child.

The images of the past life in his mind were bloody and miserable, but Xie Zhaozhao's eyes became calmer and calmer, "Those who betray the master deserve to die!"

"Miss!" Xiangyu looked at her in shock, "Miss, please let me go this time. I was really forced. They arrested my cousin——"

She thought Xie Zhaozhao was speaking out of anger.

After all, Xie Zhaozhao has always been tolerant towards his servants, and he has never been beaten or scolded, let alone life-threatening.

Xie Zhaozhao called out expressionlessly: "Hongxiu."

"Yes!"

A woman in a dark red dress jumped in, raised her hands and saluted: "Miss's orders."

"Let's deal with it." Xie Zhaozhao dropped four words and said in a calm tone, as if the tea today was good.

Xiangyu was horrified: "Miss, spare your life, miss, spare your life -"

Hongxiu had already brought two armed maids forward, blocked Xiangyu's mouth and dragged her out.

Xie Zhaozhao's indulgence towards her over the years has made her forget what kind of person Xie Zhaozhao was originally——

Born in troubled times, Xie Zhaozhao followed his parents in wars from his mother's womb. He lived to be 20 years old and spent the first 15 years in a military camp.

She can be a sweet girl when she returns to the boudoir, but is a murderer on the battlefield.

She never shows mercy to traitors.

Xianggui came in from the outside and snorted coldly, "You dare to drug the lady, you are really a wolf-hearted person!"

Xianggui stayed outside the door after exiting last night, but she heard Xie Zhaozhao asking Xiangyu.

What if it was deadly poison?
Xianggui couldn't imagine it.

"Okay." Xie Zhaozhao held his chin with one hand and looked at the wisteria swing outside: "You have been paying close attention to the situation in the second room recently, and reported all their movements to me."

"Miss?" Xianggui was surprised, "Why should we pay attention to this?"

"Just do it, no need to ask any questions."

As soon as Xie Zhaozhao finished speaking, his light and cold eyes suddenly narrowed.

"Zhaozhao, sister is here to see you." Xie Xingchen, wearing a long aqua dress and holding an exquisite round fan in his hand, followed by the maid into Wangyue Tower, smiled brightly at Xie Zhaozhao at the window on the second floor, "How do you sit down? Up there? Come down and talk."

Xie Zhaozhao put down the window edge with a "snap", like a slap on Xie Xingchen's face.

Xie Xingchen's smile froze on his face, and countless questions arose in his mind.

This Xie Zhaozhao... what happened?
They have been sisters for 20 years. Xie Zhaozhao even disowned his sister Xie Jiajia because of her. Why is he so cold-faced to her now?
Xie Xingchen thought for a while, then went upstairs with a gentler and kinder smile, and sat down in front of Xie Zhaozhao.

"Zhao Zhao is still in a bad mood about His Royal Highness Prince Dingxi's wedding yesterday? Don't worry, Brother Xuan will be fine. You can make up for the wedding by then..."

Xie Xingchen squeezed the handkerchief tightly and said something against his will, "You are still husband and wife."

"Second sister." Xie Zhaozhao looked at her slowly, "You called 'Brother Xuan' so affectionately that those who didn't know thought he was your husband."

"Are you jealous?" Xie Xingchen's heart skipped a beat and he said with a smile, "Didn't I shout like this before? You said you didn't mind...my sister won't shout like that in the future."

Xie Zhaozhao lowered his head and said nothing.

Xie Xingchen came to inquire about Chu Nanxuan’s situation yesterday.

After all, Xie Zhaozhao had entered the palace to meet the saint at that time, and she was the only one who knew what was going on.

But Xie Zhaozhao was so silent and did not answer, and had mentioned her name to Chu Nanxuan in an unclear way before, which made it difficult for Xie Xingchen to speak casually.

The atmosphere was frozen like this.

Xie Xingchen slowly shook his fan, thinking about how to speak, while also looking at Xie Zhaozhao.

Born in a glorious family like the Xie family and raised with all the grace, Xie Zhaozhao has been a woman as bright as the sun since she was a child.

She is arrogant but not arrogant, lively, smart and kind.

The appearance of the facial features has not inherited any of Xie Wei's roughness, and is six times similar to his biological mother Yu Miaoyan, and is more refined and beautiful than the one born by Yu Miaoyan.

When she smiles, the two deep dimples on her cheeks seem to melt people's hearts.

Xie Wei often shows off everywhere, and Xie Zhaozhao is his little sun.

Xie Xingchen naturally sneered at this.

To Xie Xingchen, Xie Zhaozhao and even the entire Xie family were just fools who were fooled around.

But at this moment, Xie Zhaozhao seemed to have changed his temper.

She was playing with a delicate short knife, her fingers gently brushing against the various gems inlaid on the handle, as quiet and indifferent as a painting.

Xie Xingchen unconsciously felt a sense of depression and jealousy in his heart.

She lives under someone else's roof. Comparing her appearance, family background, and favor, she is not as good as Xie Zhaozhao in everything.

But she defeated Chu Nanxuan.

Xie Xingchen felt a little proud for a while.

But before he could feel proud, he frowned again when he thought of the current situation.

She finally couldn't help but said: "Zhaozhao, what happened yesterday? Why did Brother Xuan... Master Chu get implicated in the ordnance matter when he entered the palace?"

"How do I know?" Xie Zhaozhao said lazily, "I don't know about the emperor's inquiry."

"..." Xie Xingchen bit his lip, "Then have you ever thought about how to save him?"

"This matter is very complicated. I don't understand court affairs and can't think of a solution." Xie Zhaozhao said slowly: "But it should be taken care of, otherwise it will be very difficult in Tianlao."

"Then you hurry up and think of a way to deal with it!" Xie Xingchen said hurriedly: "Go and ask your uncle again. He has a life-long relationship with the emperor, it will definitely be useful!"

Not to mention that Chu Nanxuan didn't commit any crime, even if he did, if Xie Wei tried his best to protect him, he would still be able to survive.

Xie Zhaozhao looked at Xie Xingchen with a half-smile, "Second sister cares more about him than me, my fiancée, which is also his blessing."

Xie Xingchen had a guilty conscience and smiled forcefully, "I, I obviously care about you, and I'm also afraid of implicating the Xie family. Zhaozhao, don't think too much about it."

"Yes." Xie Zhaozhao responded lightly, "I'm tired, Xianggui, let's see the guests off."

Xianggui didn't know what was wrong with Xie Zhaozhao and Xie Xingchen, but she always didn't like Xie Xingchen's pretentious look, so she immediately stretched out her hand and said: "Second Miss, please."

Xie Xingchen's expression changed unpredictably, and he reluctantly said "You have a good rest" before throwing away his sleeves and walking away.

Xie Zhaozhao looked at Xie Xingchen's furious back along the gap in the window and curled his lips slightly.

It will be impossible for her to save Chu Nanxuan in the next life!
(End of this chapter)