Ximen Xiaoyue looked guilty, "Mother-in-law is right. Second Aunt was too reckless. It's also her fault that she trusted Wan'er wrongly."
The old lady was really angry when she saw her coming back to the prime minister's residence. It seemed that Ximen Xiaoyue was not an easy person to deal with.
Prime Minister Xia asked her, "What does the Second Madam plan to do now?"
Ximen Xiaoyue hesitated for a moment, "This... She meant that her son died, but Xia Zian was not hurt at all, so she was naturally unwilling to accept it. I don't know..."
She raised her head and looked at Prime Minister Xia, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself. However, she knew very well in her heart that both the old lady and Prime Minister Xia knew the message she wanted to convey.
Prime Minister Xia's face darkened, "Today is not a good time to take action, you should know that."
"I know, I know," Ximen Xiaoyue said quickly, "I didn't know about this at first, but when Second Aunt came to the bridal chamber, I couldn't help but complain to her. She wanted to help me so she discussed this with Wan'er and wanted to teach Xia Zian a lesson. Unexpectedly, Qing'er was dragged into it. In the end, she just wanted to vent her anger for me. It would be unacceptable for me to stand by and watch."
As he spoke, the corners of his eyes became moist.
Prime Minister Xia was extremely worried. He knew very well what Ximen Xiaoyue meant, which was that they should take action to get rid of Xia Zian.
But how can we do it today? There are so many guests here, and there has been another incident.
Seeing that they were silent, Ximen Xiaoyue said, "Second Uncle also meant the same thing. If we can get rid of Xia Zian, at least Grandfather will feel relieved. Then Qing'er will also have value in going in, right? We can't let our Jin family suffer while Xia Zian continues to live her carefree life, right?"
The old lady was extremely fed up with these constant threats. "Xiaoyue, that's true, but Duke Jin is also a reasonable man. If we take this matter seriously, it has nothing to do with our Xiangfu. It was the Second Madam who acted on her own."
Ximen Xiaoyue didn't get angry after hearing what the old lady said. She just said humbly, "Mother-in-law is right. This matter really can't be blamed on our Xiangfu, and the prince is also involved. Even if grandfather is angry, he won't take it out on the Xiangfu. But, I heard that the prince and Wan'er seemed to have some unpleasantness today. The prince always listens to the Taifu, and grandfather can also say a few words to the Taifu and the Queen Mother. Also, hasn't the Queen Mother expressed her position for a long time? Maybe grandfather can help."
The old lady immediately stopped talking. Indeed, the Prime Minister's Mansion now desperately needed to stabilize Xia Wan'er's marriage with the prince.
Prime Minister Xia said with some embarrassment: "Xiaoyue, to be honest, I have absolutely no feelings for Zi'an, the daughter of Zi'an, because she has done many things that hurt the Prime Minister's Mansion. So, sooner or later, I will kill her for the sake of justice. I already have a plan in my mind, and it is being implemented step by step. If I force it today, it is not impossible, but the effect will not be as ideal."
Prime Minister Xia did have a plan, but Ximen Xiaoyue thought he was making excuses. How could she let him wait for the so-called plan
This matter must be resolved, and the Prime Minister's Mansion must take action, otherwise there will be no way to explain to my grandfather.
"Actually, I do have an idea." Ximen Xiaoyue said with a turn of her eyes.
The old lady asked, "Tell me what you think!"
Ximen Xiaoyue lowered her voice and told him her plan.
After hearing this, the old lady stared at her blankly and didn't speak for a long time.
She was shocked, but excited at the same time.
The Prime Minister's Mansion really needs such a cruel person. Being cruel to your own people is the real cruelty.
"As long as everything looks like an accident, no one can trace the truth. Even if the Regent knows it in his heart, he can't do anything to us." Ximen Xiaoyue still had a gentle smile on her lips.
"How are you going to explain this to the Second Madam?" asked Prime Minister Xia.
Ximen Xiaoyue's smile became even sweeter. "It was an accident, how can we explain it? No one can control it. Grandfather won't pursue it too much. After all, if Xia Zian died, even if Yuan Shi was given the title of Princess, she would still be unable to support herself. Grandfather knows what is more important."
Ximen Xiaoyue had originally planned to stop making trouble today, but on the way here, the more she thought about it, the angrier she became. In addition to being angry at Xia Zian, she was also angry at Liang.
When Liang returns home, she will definitely tell her grandfather that everything she did was for Ximen Xiaoyue, and she will definitely say many unpleasant things with that unreasonable mouth.
Perhaps, I should also help the first wife get rid of the trouble caused by the second wife, so that my mother can stand out in the mansion.
The old lady thought for a moment and said, "This plan is feasible, but can you guarantee that your grandfather will speak for Wan'er in front of the Empress Dowager?"
Ximen Xiaoyue smiled and said, "Wan'er has already kowtowed to her daughter-in-law and offered her tea, calling her mother. She is her daughter-in-law's daughter, and as a mother, she must always worry about her daughter's future."
"Okay, it's a deal!" The old lady was determined to make a fuss today. She had already made a fuss even if she didn't want to, and she was not afraid of making it bigger.
Xiao Tuo brought Guiyuan back to Xiazhi Garden and let him recuperate there temporarily.
After Zi'an returned, he carefully examined him and said softly, "You really don't need to say those things. If you defend me, you will also be in trouble, you know?"
Guiyuan smiled bitterly, "I know, but I have died once, so what do I have to be afraid of? Even if I don't defend the young lady, the Prime Minister and the old lady will not let me go. My contract has not expired, and I can't leave. If I can survive, I will survive. If I can't survive, it's my fate."
Xiaosun's eyes turned red. "Why is our life as slaves so miserable?"
Guiyuan knew that Xiaosun had been locked up in a dark room and beaten by Madam Linglong, and there were still scars on his face. He said to Xiaosun, "Don't be sad, Xiaosun. You have the eldest lady to protect you. They dare not do anything to you now."
Xiaosun said: "Yes, it is better now."
She looked at Zi'an and pleaded, "Miss, can you please transfer Guiyuan from the gatehouse to Xiazhi Garden? He will definitely die there."
Zi'an thought for a moment, "If I ask Xia Quan directly, she will definitely not agree. Now that Ximen Xiaoyue has come in, everything in the mansion is managed by her. After what happened today, she hates me to the core and will not agree."
Guiyuan's face was somewhat sad. Knowing that his death was approaching, he simply hid his fear in his heart and smiled calmly, "Miss, you don't have to worry about me. Everyone will die, sooner or later."
Zi'an looked at his young face. He was just a boy of fifteen or sixteen. In modern times, a boy of his age would only be in junior high or high school.
If she really lost her life because of what happened today, she would feel guilty for the rest of her life.
After thinking for a while, she said, "I'll go find Xia Quan."
(End of this chapter)