Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 138 is not taken seriously.
Hearing Liu Cairen's voice, Xie Jiu nodded slightly to express his gratitude.

"In addition, my brother sent word to the palace early this morning, saying that the bandits have not been found. I'm afraid there's something fishy going on here," Consort Liu said in a low voice.

However, Xie Jiu already knew the inside story from Madam Yang yesterday, so he wasn't surprised at the moment.

"Your brother doesn't need to continue investigating this matter in the direction of the robbers. If it's convenient, help me find someone."

Liu Cairen sensed something was amiss from her behavior and immediately nodded, "Please speak freely, Consort Jieyu, my brother will do his best."

"Don't worry, this person is probably easier to find than the robbers. It's just that he's probably escaped from the capital now, so it will take some time to catch him," Xie Jiu said.

After speaking, he gestured to Chunrong to tell her all the information about Xie's steward nephew.

Having learned all this, Liu Cairen didn't hesitate and immediately went to get things done.

When Xie Jiu returned to Ninghua Palace, she saw the imperial carriage parked outside. She lowered her eyes slightly, calmed her emotions, and then stepped inside.

"Your humble servant greets you."

"No need for formalities." Zhao Xingjin reached out to help her up. "Didn't you sleep last night?"

Seeing Xie Jiu's pale face and the dark circles under her eyes, Zhao Xingjin guessed that her condition was far from as calm as she appeared on the surface.

That's right. Yesterday, Qingdong said that Xie Jiu cried her heart out outside the palace.

Especially since Yang died unjustly and was murdered, this is probably even more difficult for Xie Jiu to accept.

"I can't sleep, I'm afraid I'll dream of my mother." Xie Jiu lowered her eyes.

Zhao Xingjin sighed, pulled her into his arms, and gently patted her back. "I'm here for you. I'll stay with you."

is it?

Leaning on Zhao Xingjin's shoulder, Xie Jiu felt bitter.

Even now, she is well aware of the fact that the two came together for mutual benefit, so even though Zhao Xingjin's words sound so sincere, Xie Jiu doesn't take them seriously.

But at this moment, she really needed such comfort.

Even if it's fake, people always need to stop and rest occasionally.

So Xie Jiu quietly leaned against Zhao Xingjin's chest, remaining silent.

After a long while, she finally withdrew, her face bearing faint, half-dried tear stains.

"I know you're feeling bad, but keeping it all bottled up inside isn't good for your health. You should let it out," Zhao Xingjin said gently.

He is really good at manipulating people's hearts.

First, she gave Xie Jiu a sense of security and allowed her to express her emotions. Now she is guiding her to tell the inside story herself. She is very patient and does not make people feel disgusted.

Xie Jiuyuan didn't intend to hide anything from him, so he told him roughly what Yang had revealed before her death yesterday.

But there's one thing Xie Jiu didn't mention.

That was about the secret room in Xie Mingshen's study.

First, it's uncertain whether this secret room even exists. Second, if it does exist, the value of the items inside needs to be examined. If they are all useful, then it could be considered one of Xie Jiu's biggest trump cards.

One's trump card is not something that can be easily revealed to others.

"Xie Mingshen and I are irreconcilable enemies." Xie Jiu's eyes were as cold as ice.

This is naturally what Zhao Xingjin wants to see.

Although he felt reluctant about Yang's death, witnessing Xie Jiu's deep hatred for Xie Mingshen because of the murder of his mother made Zhao Xingjin more confident in using Xie Jiu as a pawn.

Even Zhao Xingjin was considering using Xie Wei as well.

After all, judging from the information Xie Jiu has given them, both he and his sister are quite distant from their father, Xie Mingshen, and are closer to Madam Yang. If Xie Wei were to learn the cause of his mother's death, he might just like Xie Jiu and want to kill Xie Mingshen to avenge his mother. Of course, if Xie Wei values ​​the future of the entire Xie clan more and is unwilling to kill his father, who holds the position of Grand Secretary, then that would be a different story.

Zhao Xingjin patted Xie Jiu's hand lightly, "Your elder brother will arrive in the capital soon. At that time, I will allow him to enter the palace to meet you."

There's no need for words of comfort; he prefers tangible things.

Sure enough, Xie Jiu felt much more at ease upon hearing this promise.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness. It is true that my brother and I have not seen each other for many years," Xie Jiu said in a low voice, her voice filled with sorrow. "I just did not expect that our reunion would be under such circumstances."

She divorced and remarried, entered the palace as a concubine, and her mother was murdered.

Zhao Xingjin said softly, "Life is unpredictable. The deceased are gone, and the living must continue to look forward."

"Mm," Xie Jiu replied.

She didn't want to say much; the pressure in her heart made her feel powerless.

Seeing her closed-off state of mind, Zhao Xingjin knew that no amount of comforting would be of any use at this moment, so he quieted down and stopped talking.

"You should rest well. I'll go back to handle state affairs now. I'll come and keep you company when I have time."

Xie Jiu naturally wouldn't keep him.

In her current situation, she has no desire to curry favor; she just wants to lie quietly by herself.

She didn't expect that shortly after seeing Zhao Xingjin off, someone outside came to report that Princess Wenxi had arrived.

"Then hurry up and invite him in." Xie Jiu immediately perked up.

She didn't want her child to see her looking so disheveled and haggard.

However, Princess Wenxi was intelligent and would probably have noticed her poor condition with just one glance.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Princess Wenxi entered, her face filled with deep concern. "Are you alright?"

"I'm very sad, but we still have to keep living, right?" Xie Jiu gave a faint smile. "Things will get better."

Upon hearing these words, Princess Wenxi's nose immediately turned red, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Xie Jiu quickly reached out to her.

When the girl approached, he pulled her close and gently embraced her.

"Your Highness, I don't know how to comfort you." Princess Wenxi sobbed in a muffled voice. "When my mother passed away, they also advised me not to be sad, but I was still very sad. I couldn't bear to leave my mother. I still miss her now. Your Highness, you must be heartbroken."

Xie Jiu was unmoved by the comfort of others, but it was Princess Wenxi's innocent words that touched her heart and made her feel hot. She was surprised to find that tears were already streaming down her face.

Qingfang and Chunrong, watching from the side, also turned their backs and secretly wiped away their tears.

If we're talking about empathy, Princess Wenxi is probably the one who understands Xie Jiu's feelings the most right now.

Chengming Hall.

Yang Zhian brought in hot tea and reported in a low voice, "Your Majesty, Princess Wenxi has gone to Consort Xie's place."

"Hmm?" Zhao Xingjin paused in taking the teacup, then seemed to think of something, his eyes flickering slightly. "In a way, we're keeping each other company."

After he said this, Yang Zhian, who was standing beside him, pondered and said something.

"Your Majesty, this servant actually thinks that Consort Xie and Princess Wenxi are truly destined for each other, and since Your Highness likes Consort Xie, why not let them become a mother and daughter?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xingjin raised his eyes and glanced at him, his gaze slightly cold.

Sensing his change, Yang Zhian quickly bowed and carefully explained.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was thinking that since Consort Xie lost her mother, she should be able to better understand Princess Wenxi's grief. Compared to others, she might be able to take better care of the princess. Furthermore, I noticed that the princess seems to like Consort Xie very much, and Your Majesty has always treated the Xie family well. Perhaps I was just being nosy. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"