Chapter 25: Entanglement between grudges and grudges
"Yidan." In the early morning, Bai Hanyi looked at Chi Yidan who was packing his packages, held the side of his face with one hand, and chuckled: "Let's go back to Zizi Country."
"Zi Zi Country?" Chi Yidan looked sideways at Bai Hanyi with some surprise. Thinking about the place he had not been back to for two years, he asked in confusion: "Why do you suddenly want to go back?"
"There are some things to deal with." Bai Hanyi stood up with a smile on his face, stretched lazily, walked slowly to Chi Yidan, bent down slightly, and met her eyes with twinkling eyes.
, and then said quietly: "Don't you think Leng Xiao and Xi Honglei are very interesting?"
"Brother Bai." Chi Yidan rolled his eyes helplessly, took two steps back, and put a little distance away from Bai Hanyi. "You are not planning something again, are you? You have been fighting with Leng Xiao for so long
For many years, you have wanted to kill him, and he has wanted to kill you, but until now, none of you have been able to kill the other. When will the fight end?!"
Chi Yidan's words made Bai Hanyi smile silently. He has known and fought with Leng Xiao for so many years. To a certain extent, no one can understand that person better than him. So this time, he
Can't give up this opportunity...
Ran Yunpo looked at the several corpses on the ground and sat in the chair with an expressionless expression. However, the terrifying murderous aura emanating from his body made the people around him afraid to take a breath.
More than a dozen corpses were laid out in front of Ran Yunpo's eyes. The murderer dared to act so brazenly on his territory, and he obviously didn't take him seriously. What made Ran Yunpo the most angry was that he actually did it last night
Not even a single strange sound was heard!
Turning his gaze to Xi Honglei, Ran Yunpo thought for a moment and asked coldly: "Did you hear anything last night?"
"My lord, no." Xi Honglei shook his head seriously, cursing Leng Xiao for his misbehavior in his heart, but replied with a blank look on his face: "I fell asleep after I returned to the room and didn't hear anything."
Ran Yunpo looked at Xi Honglei intently, trying to distinguish the truth from what she said. The people who were killed were not the guards outside Xi Honglei's door, so Xi Honglei should not have seen anyone else last night. However,
If the prisoner is the cold owl, Ran Yunpo cannot be sure that Xi Honglei really did not meet that person. Judging from the wounds on the necks of these people, they are the same as those on the Zhang family. At least Ran Yunpo can be sure that Xi Honglei sneaked in last night
The person who came from the palace was the one who wiped out the entire Zhang family.
But one thing that Ran Yunpo couldn't figure out was why that person would target Xi Honglei. This was something Ran Yunpo couldn't figure out no matter how he thought about it.
"You can go out." Ran Yunpo waved his hand at Xi Honglei with a gloomy expression and said, "You are not allowed to leave the palace without my permission."
"Your Highness, can I... go back to Xi Mansion?" Xi Honglei looked at Ran Yunpo with a tangled expression, and whispered: "When I came out yesterday, I didn't explain it clearly to my mother. I was afraid that she would be worried.
So I want to go back and see her. The princess will go back to Xi Mansion with me. If the prince is worried, he can send other people to monitor me."
Ran Yunpo listened to Xi Honglei's words, was silent for a while, and agreed to Xi Honglei's request. "Remember to come back before dark."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xi Honglei left the room, and his tense nerves were finally able to relax a little. He had been thinking about Leng Xiao in his mind. Xi Honglei felt that Leng Xiao's actions these few times could show that he was ready.
He was about to attack Ran Yunpo. So what would happen to him and Mu Yunmeng next? When would their identities be exposed? What dangerous things would Leng Xiao arrange to do? Xi Honglei had no idea.
Leaving the Wang Mansion with Ran Yunshang, Xi Honglei returned to Xi Mansion under the escort of Zheng Siqi.
After getting off the sedan chair, Xi Honglei stood at the gate of Xi Mansion, raising his head and squinting his eyes at the plaque on the door. Surrounded by the servants of Xi Mansion who greeted him with humility, he walked slowly into the courtyard of Xi Mansion.
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Xi Honglei ignored the servants who looked at her with looks that were different from before. While chatting with Ran Yunshang beside her, she walked straight towards Lin Wanru's residence.
Walking into Lin Wanru's room with light steps, Xi Honglei looked at Lin Wanru who was sitting on the chair with her head bowed and embroidering a handkerchief. She spoke softly and called: "Mother."
Lin Wanru looked up quickly when she heard the footsteps, but she didn't expect to see Xi Honglei and Ran Yunshang. Before she had time to talk to Xi Honglei, Lin Wanru looked at Ran Yunshang's strange look at her, stood up with a forced smile, and walked away
He came to Ran Yunshang and whispered: "Greetings to the princess."
"No courtesy." Ran Yunshang looked at Lin Wanru with stiff eyes, and did not recover for a long time. Ran Yunshang had been to Xi Mansion before, but she had never paid serious attention to Lin Wanru. Last time I heard Xi Honglei say that she
My mother used to work as a maid by the queen's side. Although Ran Yunshang had doubts, he never thought that this person would really be her!
Xi Honglei looked at Lin Wanru in confusion, then at Ran Yunshang. Walking to Lin Wanru's side, Xi Honglei held her arm and asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"
Before Lin Wanru could speak, Ran Yunshang suddenly laughed softly, sighed with relief, and said, "So Honglei is your daughter." After saying that, Ran Yunshang stopped talking and stayed aside quietly, listening quietly.
The conversation between Honglei and Lin Wanru.
Xi Honglei and Lin Wanru chatted for more than half an hour, and after making sure that Lin Wanru was doing well these days, she left with peace of mind.
Back at Prince Chu's Mansion, Xi Honglei kept looking at the wandering Ran Yunshang without any trace. It was obvious that Ran Yunshang looked like he had lost his soul after seeing Lin Wanru. This made Xi Honglei have to suspect that Lin Wanru
He met Ran Yunshang. And something must have happened between the two of them.
Lin Wanru worked beside the queen in the palace before. So it would not be surprising even if Ran Yunshang had met Lin Wanru and knew each other. But the strange thing is that it is because of Ran Yunshang's attitude...
"Princess, do you know my mother?" Xi Honglei asked proactively.
"Yes, I know you." Ran Yunshang nodded slightly, turned to look at Xi Honglei, and said with a solemn expression: "Your mother saved my life before."
Ran Yunshang's words made Xi Honglei's heart sink suddenly, and he had a bad premonition. A bright light flashed through his mind, making Xi Honglei feel like he was about to think of something, but he still couldn't figure it out.
a feeling of.
Ran Yunshang didn't continue talking, and Xi Honglei didn't dare to ask any more questions.
Ran Yunshang took the lead and went back to the room with the excuse of not feeling well. Xi Honglei was left alone with nothing to do, so he had to go to Hua'er's room and ask Hua'er some questions.
Sitting by the bed, Xi Honglei looked at the still weak Hua'er, feeling a little guilty.
"Hua'er, do you know what happened to my mother before?" Xi Honglei asked straight to the point.
"What happened before Madam?" Hua'er bit her lower lip in confusion, and after thinking seriously for a while, she said: "I only know that Madam has been in the palace before, how did she meet the master, and how did she get married?
If it comes from Xifu, I have no idea at all."
Hua'er's answer made Xi Honglei a little disappointed, but it was also expected. After all, Hua'er was just a little maid. If she knew too much, it would be abnormal.
"Now that the status of the young lady has changed, I think the madam will have a good life." Hua'er said something about Lin Wanru with some lingering meaning. "In the Xi Mansion, the madam has the best temper and the gentlest one! But she has always been
It’s so unfair to be bullied by several other ladies!”
"Hua'er, why does the second lady disagree with my father helping my mother?" Xi Honglei tilted her head and asked in confusion. The third lady Li Guilan's disagreement with this matter is understandable. She committed adultery with Liu Fu and was afraid of worrying.
It is easy to understand her position in Xi Mansion. The fourth lady Li Qianning has not been involved in family affairs for many years, so this kind of thing has almost nothing to do with her. But why does the second lady Zhu Meiyang always oppose this matter? She has already
She is in charge of the financial power of the Xi Mansion. Although she has no sons, her position is already deeply entrenched. What else does she have to worry about?
"Actually, the master originally intended to let the eldest lady take charge of the finances, so the second lady would hold such grudge against our wife." Hua'er looked at Xi Honglei's brows furrowed, looking distressed, and sighed helplessly. "
I have only heard about these things. Back then, the second wife was considered a lady from a well-known family. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also very smart. Before she married into Xifu, she had already helped her mother-in-law’s business. Back then,
The master wanted the eldest lady to take care of the accounts, but the second lady refused to do anything. For this reason, the master and the second lady had a big quarrel, and they also ignored the second lady for a time, so the second lady has always held a grudge in her heart."
It turns out that there was some grudge between Zhu Meiyang and Lin Wanru...
After listening to Hua'er's words, Xi Honglei suddenly became enlightened. However, there were still some questions that continued to bother her.
As a palace maid in a deep palace, how did Lin Wanru meet the wealthy businessman Xiyuanshan? How did the two develop feelings? Why did Xiyuanshan have to marry Lin Wanru back then? There must be some reason for this, or it was impossible.