Chapter 469 - 247: How Could She Be So Unlucky

Chapter 469: Chapter 247: How Could She Be So Unlucky

Marchioness Yongjia looked at her son’s gloomy expression, and her heart softened. "We can’t just let this go. Your sister was used, and we must demand justice. Otherwise, those people will think our Marquis Yongjia Mansion is a pushover."

Huang Duo then looked up and said, "I’ve already spoken to Father. This incident happened because Miss Yao invited my sister out. Father will go to Prime Minister Yao to demand an explanation."

Huang Mingxiu said, "I didn’t think Miss Yao meant me any harm. Besides, when the accident happened, she was the one who helped support me. Otherwise, I’m afraid I would have been hurt even more badly."

The Marchioness Yongjia looked at her foolish daughter, momentarily at a loss for words.

Huang Duo looked at his sister. "First, we need to figure out why Miss Yao was so insistent on inviting you out. After all, you just had rubella. Normally, no one would ask you to go out at a time like this."

Hearing her brother say this, Huang Mingxiu was taken aback. "Well, I don’t know."

"You just went with her without even asking?" Marchioness Yongjia said angrily.

"I wanted to go out and have fun. I was about to die of boredom in my room," Huang Mingxiu said in a low voice.

"Tell me exactly how Yao Roujia invited you," Marchioness Yongjia asked, suppressing her anger.

Huang Mingxiu thought for a moment and said, "She just came and asked if I wanted to go to the mountains to watch people hunt. She said it would be good to get some fresh air and that Wang Yunhua was going too, so we could all have a lively time together."

"And?"

"That’s it."

Marchioness Yongjia fell silent for a moment. ’If someone with malicious intent sold her, she’d probably be happily counting the money for them.’

"You are to stay in your room. You’re not going anywhere this time," said Marchioness Yongjia.

Huang Mingxiu was listless. ’My arm is broken. Where could I possibly go?’

’How did I get so unlucky?’

Marchioness Yongjia left with her son. Once outside, she ordered the servants to watch the young lady closely, then said to her son, "Your sister is naive. She can’t see the trickery involved here. The Yao family and the Wang Family have never gotten along well. Yao Roujia deliberately mentioned Wang Yunhua in front of your sister. She was too foolish to realize the implication, but you should understand."

Huang Duo frowned. "Mother, are you saying that Miss Wang took people up the mountain, and Miss Yao wanted to compete with her, so she roped my sister into it?"

"I’ll speak more on this once I’ve investigated it thoroughly," Marchioness Yongjia said, her face filled with rage. "The Wang and Yao families had a hand in the last incident, and now it’s them again. We absolutely cannot let it slide this time."

Huang Duo’s expression darkened. "I will go investigate right away."

Marchioness Yongjia sent her son off, then freshened up before getting into her carriage and heading straight for the Prince Zhenbei Mansion’s residence at the traveling palace.

The Princess Zhenbei was known for being fiercely protective of her own. Although their two families weren’t very close, Princess Ming’an had been injured this time. Given the Princess Consort’s temperament, she certainly wouldn’t let the matter rest.

Their Marquis Yongjia Mansion was weak and isolated, but what if they added the Prince Zhenbei Mansion to the equation?

Then she thought of Song Zhaoyi, which gave Marchioness Yongjia an even bigger headache. On two separate occasions, her own daughter had been the cause of Song Zhaoyi’s displeasure. To resolve this conflict, she might have to ask Princess Zhenbei to help build a bridge.

Of course, the Marquis Yongjia Mansion wasn’t afraid of a mere Song Zhaoyi, but why make an enemy when you could avoid it?

Not to mention, once this concubine gave birth to the Emperor’s first child, whether it was a boy or a girl, the Song Family would soar to prominence. By the time Song Zhaoyi’s influence was fully established, it would be too late to try and reconcile.

While Marchioness Yongjia was running around like an ant on a hot pan, Xie Linlang returned and told her brother what had happened. Xie Jinshu’s face turned as black as the bottom of a sooty pot.

In the end, it was because the Xie family name didn’t carry enough weight. With no officials in the family, others dared to move against them so easily.

Xie Linlang saw her second brother’s foul expression and collected herself before speaking. "The Zhaoyi’s meaning is that we should pay a visit to express our gratitude. It would be more sincere if an elder represents us. Second Brother, what do you think?"

"The Zhaoyi is right." Xie Jinshu looked at his sister, forcibly suppressing the rage in his heart. He soothed her, "Don’t be afraid. Your brother was useless and couldn’t get you justice this time, but we can’t let this matter drop."

"Second Brother, don’t be rash."

"I know." Xie Jinshu managed a smile. "I’ll write to Father and Eldest Brother at once. It would be best if Father and Eldest Brother came personally. If they can’t, then Mother and Eldest Brother coming would also be good."

"Won’t it take too long to wait for Father, Mother, and Eldest Brother to arrive?"

"Yes, so I will first visit Madam Song and implore her to accompany me to the Ji Family to express our thanks. It would be best for our family to pay a formal visit once Father and Mother arrive." Xie Jinshu mentioned his eldest brother because he was the only one in their family who held an official rank, which would demonstrate their sincerity.

Xie Jinshu was in a hurry to write the letter. Before leaving, he instructed his sister, "Don’t go out unless necessary for now. Focus on healing your injuries first. When the day comes to pay our thanks, you must go with us."

Xie Linlang obediently agreed. Watching her second brother’s hastily departing back, she let out a small sigh of relief. The tension she had been holding back was finally released, and she suddenly felt weak all over, her vision darkening. She really did need to rest and recover properly.

Xie Jinshu wrote the letter and had a family servant travel south with it overnight. He then prepared generous gifts and went to see Madam Song, only to find she was not there; she had been invited over by Princess Fuke for a chat.

Xie Jinshu hesitated for a moment but decided to wait. His sister’s matter was too important to delay.

He waited for over an hour. When Madam Song returned and saw Xie Jinshu, she was quite surprised and said with a smile, "Why didn’t you have someone send me a message?"

Xie Jinshu smiled. "You were invited to speak with the Princess, Madam Song. How could I dare to disturb you?"

Madam Song had a good impression of Xie Jinshu. Knowing why he had come, she didn’t make things difficult for him and said directly, "You’re here about Linlang’s matter, aren’t you?"

"Yes." Xie Jinshu’s face showed a mixture of anger and helplessness. He finally let out a soft sigh and said, "I have already sent a family servant back to Xuanzhou with a letter overnight; my family’s elders will certainly rush here as fast as they can. However, the Xie family dares not treat the life-saving grace of Lord Xiao Ji lightly. That is why I’ve shamelessly come to ask you, Madam Song, to make a trip with me."

Madam Song looked at Xie Jinshu and asked, "Have you written to your aunt?"

Xie Jinshu froze.

Madam Song guessed he hadn’t thought of that. ’He’s still young, after all.’ She explained to him softly, "My second sister-in-law is your paternal aunt. She is a daughter-in-law of the Song Family. At a time like this, how could your aunt not make an appearance?"

Xie Jinshu’s face filled with shame. "I was not thorough enough in my considerations."

"Without an elder in the capital to look after you, you’ve already done very well to get this far. I have already sent a message to my second sister-in-law. You can all go together once your family’s elders arrive." After speaking, Madam Song looked at Xie Jinshu. "Have you prepared the gift list for the Ji Family?"

Xie Jinshu nodded quickly, took the gift list from his sleeve, stood up, and presented it with both hands. "I’d like to ask for your expert eye, Madam Song."