That's right, from the time he saw Xia Zian appear at the fire scene in the side house to the time the new house caught fire later, he suspected that Xia Zian was the arsonist.
But as previously speculated, it was impossible for Xia Zian to start such a big fire by himself.
Inspecting the scene, locking the door, pouring oil, choosing the right moment, and then setting the fire, this series of tasks cannot be accomplished by a weak woman alone.
However, he still had doubts, because, in his opinion, it was impossible for Xia Zian to escape from the side room during the fire, but she did it and brought Liang out.
Ximen Xiaoyue looked serious, "You suspect it was her? But is it possible?"
"It's impossible. However, she escaped from the fire in the side room. This is impossible in everyone's eyes."
Ximen Xiaoyue said, "I don't believe she could have escaped. Maybe she left with Liang when the fire started."
"No, they didn't leave. Aunt Cuiyu was watching the whole time. Before the fire started, she and Liang Xiaquan were indeed in the side room. Moreover, Xi Niang can also testify that Xi Niang was sent out by her to pour water, so she escaped the disaster."
"How is this possible? I could see from the new house that the fire was spreading very quickly. How could she escape?" Ximen Xiaoyue found it unbelievable.
Prime Minister Xia looked at Ximen Xiaoyue and had something to say, but it was not appropriate to say it in front of Ximen Xiaoyue.
Perhaps he really underestimated his daughter. Her abilities and intelligence were beyond his imagination. If there was no Chen Linglong, and it had always been him and Yuan, would he have such a smart daughter
If I hadn't treated her coldly and harshly from the beginning, she probably wouldn't have left me now.
He felt some regret, but he was unwilling to admit it. Regret was the most useless feeling for him.
"Please call her over. I have something to ask her." Ximen Xiaoyue knew that Murong Jie had left. Without any backing, what else could Xia Zian rely on
Prime Minister Xia felt that he also needed to test Xia Zian, so he asked Aunt Lan Yu to invite Zian in person.
After Zi'an ordered his men to prepare the carriage, he returned to Xiazhi Garden.
The people who came to the Duke's Mansion to help him pick up the bride had already left, and Master Ximen didn't even come to see his wife.
Liang knew in her heart that perhaps her husband did not know about this plan from the beginning, but he definitely knew it now, and he did not dare to come because he was guilty.
"Did he say anything to Ximen Xiaoyue?" Liang asked Zi'an.
Zian shook his head, "I don't know."
Liang's face looked a little miserable, "Miss, can you arrange to send me back?"
"I'm going to pick up my mother, so I'll take you back on the way," Zi'an looked at her, "but are you sure you don't want to go back with them?"
"Please send me back to my parents' home first. There are some things I need to understand clearly before returning to the Duke's Mansion." Liang said.
After dying once, she began to realize that perhaps, all she got in return for her heartfelt and sincere efforts was a heartless and random sacrifice.
Is it necessary to be so stupid
Xiaosun came in and said, "Miss, Aunt Lanyu is here and said that the Prime Minister wants to see you."
"Tell her that I'm going to pick up my mother and bring her home." Zi'an knew the reason why Prime Minister Xia wanted to see him. It was simply because he suspected her of being the arsonist and wanted to test his words.
Before Zi'an finished speaking, Aunt Lan Yu appeared at the door. "Miss, the old lady has issued an order that the first lady's zodiac sign conflicts with the new lady's. You must avoid them today and cannot return to the mansion."
Zi'an didn't even raise his head, "Who told the old lady this? Ask him to tell me."
Aunt Lan Yu looked at Zi'an, "What does the eldest lady mean by this?"
"You, a servant, can't guess what it means. Just go back and report it to the Prime Minister and the old lady truthfully." Zi'an packed up his things, turned around and looked at Aunt Lan Yu, and continued, "Also, the new lady said she wanted Xiazhi Garden before, but she never consulted my mother about this matter, so ask her to give up the idea as soon as possible. My mother will not move out of Xiazhi Garden, but if the new lady really likes Xiazhi Garden, there is a wing room in the northwest corner. I can ask Xiaosun and Nanny Yang to move it out for her to live in."
Aunt Lan Yu chuckled, "Miss, I'm afraid it's not up to you to decide. This matter has been decided a long time ago, and the old lady and the prime minister also agreed. Originally, there was no rush to move in, but now that the new house has been burned, it seems that you have to move out as soon as possible. There are still many empty houses in the mansion. Miss, you can move in wherever you like."
Zi'an asked Xiaosun to come over and help Liang get up. She didn't even raise her head and said calmly, "Just pretend I didn't hear that."
After saying this, he and Xiaosun helped Liang out.
Aunt Lan Yu laughed coldly, "It's really stupid to try to hit a rock with an egg!"
Zi'an pretended not to hear and continued walking out.
Aunt Lan Yu said sarcastically, "Since Miss is so determined to do what she wants, then I will have no choice but to report the truth to the old lady and the prime minister. However, if there are any consequences, Miss had better be able to bear them. Don't blame me for not warning you first."
Liang asked Zi'an, "Have the servants in this mansion always treated you like this?"
"Shouldn't Madam know this earlier?" Zi'an asked sarcastically.
Liang was silent for a moment. "I don't know much about your affairs in the Xiangfu. I'm sorry that I almost hurt you and your servant. I heard Ximen Xiaoyue say that you made a scene on her wedding day and made her feel uncomfortable in front of so many guests. I thought you had ulterior motives and were vicious."
"Really?" Zi'an didn't comment. No matter what Liang's intention was, he did hurt Guiyuan.
"I'm not saying these things because you saved me. I know that I'm ruthless, domineering and vicious, so the people in the Duke's Mansion don't like me. No matter how much I do for them, they are grateful on the surface but curse me behind my back. I'm not asking you to forgive me, I just..."
Liang was silent for a moment and did not continue.
She just didn't know what to do. She was completely lost and confused.
She knew that as far as the Duke's Mansion was concerned, they would be willing to sacrifice themselves if they could help Ximen Xiaoyue get rid of Xia Zian. Therefore, even if she reported this matter back to the Mansion, the Duke would not sympathize with her, let alone stand up for her.
Nothing is more important than profit.
Aunt Lan Yu returned to Xiaoxiang Garden, and the old lady also came over and sat beside the bed to greet Ximen Xiaoyue.
"Where is she?" Prime Minister Xia asked when he saw Aunt Lan Yu coming back alone.
Aunt Lan Yu said, "In reply to the Prime Minister, the eldest lady said she had to go pick up the eldest lady and had no time to come to see you."
Ximen Xiaoyue was startled, then slightly annoyed, "Go pick up Yuan? Didn't we agree that she can't come back home today?"
"I told the eldest lady the same thing, but she asked, who said this absurd thing? Let that person tell her. Also, the eldest lady asked me to tell the old lady and the prime minister that she would not move out of Xiazhi Garden." Aunt Lan Yu said.
Ximen Xiaoyue was anxious and looked at the old lady, "Mother-in-law, we have already agreed on this matter."
(End of this chapter)