Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 770 Review
Zhang didn't look at the note in Xie Yuyan's hand. She knew that what Ayan and Abbess Jingyuan had said was very important, and the fewer people who knew, the better.

Mama Yu brought over an oil lamp, and Xie Yuyan lit the note over the flame. Then, as if nothing had happened, she said, "Give the dye shop's accounts to the nun so she can take them back."

Mother Yu responded.

Zhang looked at Xie Yuyan: "Are you... alright?"

Xie Yuyan nodded; "No need to rush." ​​At least for now, there's no need to worry too much. After all, the news has only just come out, and besides, in my previous life, the Emperor didn't fall seriously ill. The medicine from the Imperial Hospital is still somewhat useful.

As for whether the outcome will be different from her previous life, it is not something that can be seen in the present moment. The situation is urgent, and Master Jingyuan will come to find her in person.

Zhang breathed a sigh of relief: "I'll go check on the kitchen. You rest a bit more."

The room fell silent again. Xie Yuyan lowered his head to look at Yu Chen in his arms, and Zhang Shi's words echoed in his ears once more.

Why did Wang Yan never say these things to her?
Was it because this matter was insignificant to him, or... too important?
Xie Yuyan tickled Yu Chen, and soon a "gurgling" sound came from Yu Chen's throat. Xie Yuyan's hand suddenly stopped, and Yu Chen, who had been enjoying it with its eyes half-closed, slowly opened its glassy eyes.

It tilted its head and looked at her, as if it had a lot to say.

"Yu Chen".

Xie Yuyan shouted out.

Yu Chen's ears twitched.

"Do you know something?" Xie Yuyan said. "Then tell me, are you my Yu Chen? If you are... why are you here with Wang Yan? And who is the little girl Wang Yan mentioned?"

Yu Chen naturally couldn't speak; it simply touched her palm with its fluffy head, expressing its affection in its own way.

Tanuki don't usually show kindness to strangers easily. Just as Zhang said, this tanuki was very indifferent to anyone other than her and Wang Yan.

If the raccoon is really the same one...

Then she...

She was completely different from her previous life in appearance; she was practically a different person. How could the fox recognize her?
She had always had a good memory, but she couldn't remember how she got lost from the estate. She only vaguely remembered being found by the Xie family. After that incident, she fell ill, her whole body burning hot, and it took her a long time to recover.

Unlike Wang Yan, no one took that matter to heart, and no one mentioned it again. She was merely a pawn in the Xie family's hands; no one truly cared about her life or safety. The familial affection they displayed was just for show.

Or, she should ask Wang Yan.

"Madam." Madam Yu walked in quickly again.

Today seems unusually busy.

Xie Yuyan stood up: "What's wrong?"

Madam Yu said, "Minister Xu sent someone to say that we are going to the Xie family ancestral graves to open the coffin and examine the body of Old Madam Xie. He asked Madam to go with the yamen officials."

Xie Yuyan nodded.

Madam Yu wanted to say something, but after thinking for a moment, she didn't speak: "It's cold outside, I'll go find a fur coat." She could sense that the situation had suddenly become tense, and she couldn't help but worry about the eldest daughter-in-law. In fact, there was no need to worry. Xu Sicheng and the eldest daughter-in-law knew each other in Daming Prefecture. Going out with him should not cause any problems.

After finishing his meal, Xie Yuyan took a carriage to the Dali Temple.

Before they even reached the yamen, they saw Xu Huaiyi and his men riding towards them, followed by a dozen or so members of the Xie family.

Xu Huaiyi stepped forward and spoke to Xie Yuyan: "Yesterday, the Xie clan chief came to the yamen and brought some documentary evidence. Since there are major doubts in the case of Madam Xie, we need to open the coffin for examination in order to clarify the matter." "I took two coroners with me. After the examination, the Xie clan will properly collect the remains."

Xie Yuyan nodded: "I will follow the arrangements of Minister Xu."

Xu Huaiyi kept his gaze fixed on Xie Yuyan. Madam Xie's expression was natural, revealing no emotion. As he was pondering, Xie Yuyan raised her eyes and met his gaze.

Xu Huaiyi immediately turned to look at the constable: "Give the order to set off."

Xu Huaiyi rode ahead, and Xie Yuyan withdrew her gaze. Xu Huaiyi was acting strangely today. If she wasn't mistaken, he had been scrutinizing her just now.

Just as Xie Yuyan was about to turn back to the carriage, he saw the Xie family's carriage approaching. The Fourth Old Master Xie lifted the curtain, his white beard trembling slightly in the wind, and his voice was somewhat hoarse: "I have prepared a new coffin and will properly collect your grandmother's remains."

Xie Yuyan nodded, indicating that he understood.

As the curtain of Xie Yuyan's carriage was lowered, Old Master Xie also let go, keeping the cold wind out.

The carriage began to move forward, and Old Master Xie took a deep breath and said, "Do you see? Even after all this, she is still the same."

"I saw it."

A voice rang out from inside the carriage. Xie Yi, who was next to Old Master Xie, said, "Even if you kneel down and beg, she won't let you go. The only way is to completely eliminate her."

Old Master Xie's face was pale, and a look of panic appeared in his eyes: "What if she finds out..."

Xie Yi smiled and said, "Don't worry, she doesn't remember anything. Besides, what you said is all true. As for how that Magistrate Xu will judge the case, that's not something you can control."

Old Master Xie swallowed a mouthful.

“I have also arranged for guards around you,” Xie Yize said. “As long as we get through this, we won’t have to worry about the Xie clan or the imperial court anymore. Fourth Uncle can continue to be the clan leader for several more decades, and my younger brother will also have a smooth career.”

Old Master Xie clenched his fists as if he had used all his strength, and uttered a few words: "I understand. I will follow your arrangements from now on."

……

He Tan retrieved the official documents from the Privy Council and prepared to leave the capital with his entourage. He mounted his horse and looked at Wang Yan, saying, "I won't say goodbye to my aunt."

Wang Yan nodded: "Mother knows. She told you to be careful and take care of yourself."

He Tan smiled and was about to ride away when Wang Yan called out to him, "Do you know that Xia Mengxian has two daughters? After she left the government prison, she left the capital."

Upon hearing Xia Mengxian's name, He Tan's expression immediately turned solemn.

Wang Yan said, "My men sent back a message yesterday. She changed cars twice on the way, heading northwest."

He Tan frowned: "Could it be that Xia Mengxian still has people left behind in the Northwest?" It's probably so, otherwise why would she leave in such a hurry?

“That’s what I’m worried about,” Wang Yan said. “I’ve ordered people to keep an eye on her every move, and to come find you immediately if there’s anything unusual. The person behind Xia Mengxian is very cunning, so you must be careful.”

He Tan agreed, which meant he needed to get back even faster.

Just as Wang Yan was about to return to his office after He Tan and his entourage left, a clerk came to report: "Sir, the Emperor has summoned you to the palace."

(End of this chapter)