Chapter 17 Origin
Songheyuan.

"Is Aying back?" The old lady hadn't slept much all night, and her mind was full of scattered fragments of memories.

Nanny Su quickly served her some soothing tea, handed her a brocade waist pillow, and said softly, "She's back. The prince is taking care of her."

The old lady's brows relaxed, and she said with a look of relief and apology: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

Nanny Su has served the old lady for so many years, but this is the first time she has seen the old lady look like this.

"Old Madam, you seem to be particularly concerned about this Aying." Nanny Su asked softly.

The old lady's thoughts drifted away as she asked, "Su Tan, do you think the silver hairpin on Ah Ying's head looks familiar?"

Nanny Su:?

"Fangxu, the daughter of its branches..."

Nanny Su was shocked: "That, that is——"

"After all these twists and turns, I can still see this silver hairpin. Is it a blessing or a misfortune?" the old lady said faintly.

"What does the old lady mean?" Nanny Su asked with a serious look.

The old lady closed her eyes and murmured, "Please take care of me in the future. Since we are destined to meet, maybe you can let me make up for some of my regrets..."

***
Songhuayuan.

Xie Hejun, the wife of the Crown Prince of Jinyang and his own legitimate daughter, was sitting beside her mother's bed at this time.

"Chengyi is going to piss me off to death! She is the daughter of a gambler and a lowly creature, how can we keep her in the house???" When Guan Yulan heard that her son had visited Huo Aying and sent her back to Yimeyuan, she fainted from breath and still felt upset.

Xie Hejun turned his head slightly to glance at Jinling and Yinling who were busy outside, picked up the bird's nest, scooped a spoonful and handed it to his mother's mouth, and said slowly: "Mother, I heard from my father that this matter should not be mentioned again."

Guan Yulan waved her hands. She couldn't drink the nectar at this moment. "I'm just complaining to you about my troubles, aren't I?"

Xie Hejun said calmly: "Since things have come to this, don't complain anymore. Otherwise, the unrest in the family will be a minor matter, but the emperor's grace will be disturbed."

Thinking about the Marquis's irritability, Guan Yulan also understood that every word her daughter said made sense.

"The whole mansion is in chaos right now. Songbaiyuan is eyeing me covetously and trying to find fault with me, and your father is a fool. Now even your brother who always takes care of things comes to make trouble for me. Tell me, how can I not be anxious?" Guan Yulan changed the subject and lowered her head again, looking aggrieved.

Xie Hejun sighed, his tone was indifferent, "If mother keeps complaining like this every day, I'm afraid father will only drift further and further away from you!"

Guan Yulan was choked by her daughter's words and remained silent for a long time.

"You are the mistress of this marquisate. When Chengyi makes great achievements in the future, you will be the old lady guarding the Xie family. No matter how favored I am, I have to kneel down in front of you and call me your little one. What else do you want?" Xie Hejun's tone became increasingly cold.

At this time, Guan Yulan seemed to notice something strange, "Jun'er, did something happen to you?"

Xie Hejun recovered her composure immediately, "No, I know these words are unpleasant to hear, but I'm afraid no one in this mansion dares to speak so bluntly. If I don't speak out, how can you, mother, know that the situation is critical?"

Guan Yulan sighed deeply and said, "What you said is not without reason. How can everything go smoothly in such a huge mansion? However, it is much less troublesome than the Jinyang Palace you are facing."

Xie Hejun's eyes were dim and his mind was wandering.

"By the way, how have you been during this period?" Guan Yulan calmed herself down and then remembered to ask her daughter out of concern.

Xie Hejun smiled slightly, "It's fine, you don't have to worry about me."

Guan Yulan stroked her daughter's hair with relief, "Then stay at home for a few more days this time, and spend time with me. It's also a good opportunity to spend time with your grandmother."

Xie Hejun smiled and nodded.

"By the way, Jun'er, do you want to move to another place? After all, Chengyi..." Guan Yulan said softly.

Xie Hejun never cared about these things. "If I changed my residence, people would talk nonsense about me. Chengyi is my brother, it's okay."

After hearing her daughter's words, Guan Yulan was relieved, "You are right."

"Don't worry, mother. Chengyi is a sensible child after all. He won't do anything rash. Mother just needs to manage this mansion well." Xie Hejun tried his best to comfort her.

"Well, okay, maybe it's because my mother is getting old that she's so anxious." Guan Yulan felt depressed for no reason.

Xie Hejun smiled, "You haven't even held your grandson yet, and you're already talking about being old. If grandma knew, she would blame you again!"

Guan Yulan said with a slight frown: "You kid! Okay, this is nothing, go back and have a rest."

Xie Hejun stood up reluctantly and bowed, "Then Hejun will go back."

Walking out of Songhua Courtyard, Ping'er, the maidservant who served Xie Hejun, whispered, "Princess, why don't you tell me about the prince?"

Xie Hejun's eyes were filled with sadness. "What's the point of saying it out? The Marquis' Mansion is in a troubled time right now. It will only add to the troubles."

"But the Crown Prince is different. He is the General Zhenyuan of Northern Jin. His name alone can command countless people. As long as the Crown Prince can warn the prince, he will not dare to treat you like this!" Ping'er said indignantly.

Xie Hejun shook his head. "You think too simply. Wasn't it because the emperor was afraid of Chengyi's power that Chengyi was recalled to Beijing? How could I cause him trouble at this time? Forget it. I have to keep this to myself."

Ping'er felt unbearable, but she also knew the pain the princess felt, and only hoped that it could be relieved in a few days.

***
Songbaiyuan.

Liu Wutong leaned softly against Xie Chongkun's body, gently touching his chest, and said softly, "My Lord, who is that Miss Huo? How could she enter the palace with the prince?"

Xie Chongkun said in a distracted manner: "I told you that she is my niece from Qingzhou. Didn't Changyue convey this clearly?"

Liu Wutong quickly approached Xie Chongkun, her limp body almost hanging on him, "I just wanted to find out what people outside were saying. If it gets out, it will damage the reputation of the Marquisate."

Xie Chongkun looked deeply at the flickering candlelight and said with mixed feelings, "Don't ask about her affairs anymore. If any gossip spreads from Songbaiyuan, I won't let it go easily!"

Although it was a joke, Liu Wutong sensed a warning in his words. If the Marquis said so, he would do so. Although she had her own plans, she knew what was important and what was not. "Oh, Marquis, you scared me. Wutong just wanted to ask, who in Songbai Courtyard is not careful with their mouths? I will be the first one to deal with them!"

Only then did Xie Chongkun hug Liu Wutong tightly in his arms.

At this time, Liu Wutong became even more determined that Huo Aying was no simple person.

***
Songqingyuan.

Xie Chengyi sat on the chair, unusually quiet, with a horrifying look on his face.

"Prince, the matter of Yihong Courtyard has been dealt with." said Zhan Lijingshi.

Just as he finished speaking, Zhao Chan came in with a snow swallow and said softly, "Prince, this snow swallow was sent by the eldest lady today. I stewed it for you."

Xie Chengyi's face was gloomy, "Who let you in?"

In an instant, Zhao Chan's face turned red as if it were a piece of pickled pork liver, and she couldn't help but say incoherently: "Your servant, your servant——"

"Get out!" Xie Chengyi said sternly.

Zhao Chan put Xueyan down tremblingly and walked out with her head down.

Xie Chengyi raised his eyes to look at Xueyan, his eyes moved, and he said, "Wait!"

Zhao Chan's eyes lit up and she stopped, "Prince."

"Send Xueyan to Yimeiyuan."

Zhao Chan's heart felt like it was blocked by something, and it hurt a lot. "Yes."

Then, he looked at Zhan Li and said, "Go find two servants to serve at Songqing Court tomorrow."

Zhan Li looked at Zhao Chan at the door dimly, then turned his head and nodded, "Yes."

Zhao Chan, who was outside the door, was clinging to the railing of the pavilion and gnashing her teeth, "Huo-A-Ying!"

Inside the room, Xie Chengyi rubbed his swollen brows and asked, "Have you found out who tampered with the wine in Jiyue Tower?"

"The eldest son of the Sheng family." Zhan Li said in a low voice.

"Sheng Daoan?" Xie Chengyi didn't expect this.

"Not only that, there's also news from Liang Dong, whom you asked me to investigate." Zhan Li said anxiously.

Xie Chengyi raised his eyes and said firmly, "It must be Sheng Daoan's fault."

Zhan Li nodded.

Xie Chengyi couldn't help but sneer, "This Sheng Daoan is really omnipresent!"

"Then will Second Young Master Sheng also..." Zhan Li said worriedly.

Xie Chengyi did not say it directly. After all, Sheng Zexi was the heir of the Sheng family, and logically he should not get too close to him. However, Xie Chengyi also watched him grow up, and his simple nature was different from his shrewd father and scheming elder brother. He hoped that they could still be close friends.

Right now, he has no time to deal with Sheng Dao'an, he has more important things to do!
I hope all the little cuties can be happy and joyful today.
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