After sharing a body with her husband

Yes, as Xie Zhaoqing's lover, he certainly knew Xie Zhaoqing's true identity as a woman.

With such a huge handle in Xiao Jing's hands, it's like having a long sword hanging over their heads. Which member of the Xie clan would feel at ease?

Even if Xie Zhaoqing were executed immediately and her body were never recovered, it might still anger Xiao Jing.

What if Xiao Jing has other evidence?

Even if the evidence is insufficient, the Xie family will still be embroiled in a scandal, if not killed.

Right now, no one can be sure of Xie Zhaoqing's position in Xiao Jing's heart.

As the only legitimate son of General Xiao's family, if Xiao Jing were to incur this great enmity, and things were to escalate in the future, both the Xie and Xiao families would suffer heavy losses.

Therefore, Old Madam Wei could not act rashly, because the century-old reputation of the Xie family and the lives of hundreds of people could not be taken lightly.

This matter is extraordinary; we must proceed with utmost care, utmost care, and utmost care!

Shang Lingjun pursed her cherry lips, already having a general idea of ​​what was going on. She spoke to Huo Chuan, saying:

Xiao Jing deeply loves Xie Zhaoqing and won't stand idly by while her life is ruined. Let's wait and see.

Huo Chuan chuckled lightly, unconcerned, and said:

Even with the deepest love, Xie Zhaoqing's life as a man was already over, and Xiao Jing couldn't cause any more trouble.

Shang Lingjun slowly exhaled, thinking that Xie Zhaoqing deserved it.

Xiao Huan should be stabbed to death for getting married, and the fake man disguised as a man should be hacked to death, or even chopped into mincemeat and fed to the dogs!

So vicious, ruining someone else's life for her own selfish reasons—does this kind of person deserve to be a leading lady?

Doesn't the fate of a female supporting character matter?

Shang Lingjun had a crush on Xiao Jing in her past life, so she deserves to die?

To be precise, it wasn't exactly a crush. She was adopted by the Xiao family when she was young and was only two years younger than Xiao Jing. They were childhood sweethearts who grew up together.

The Xiao family, and even Pei Zhiying, always joked that she was Xiao Jing's childhood sweetheart, and Xiao Jing himself never denied it.

As time went on, Shang Lingjun also came to believe that she would marry Xiao Jing in the future.

She was an orphan, and her future and destiny depended on a few words from the Xiao family. What could she do?

General Xiao and Pei Zhiying did not treat her harshly, but this time Xiao Jing forced her to marry Xie Zhaoqing. Even though Shang Lingjun was unwilling to the death, she was still forced into the bridal sedan chair.

If only her adoptive parents had put in a little effort to stop her!

They just don't care.

Over the years, even the greatest life-saving grace will gradually fade. Bringing up old stories will only annoy people.

Lingjun lowered her eyes, and tears welled up in them.

"Tell me, since God has already given me a second chance at life, why can't I be reborn back to my childhood? How could Xiao Jing's dog life be worth sacrificing my entire family's lives in exchange?"

She felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

This chance to be reborn is truly rare, but why, why was I reborn at this time?

If she could go back to her childhood, she could stop her father and brothers from rescuing Xiao Jing.

Huo Chuan remained silent for a moment, unsure how to comfort him.

【Ati…】

Shang Lingjun forced a smile. Oh well, one has to look forward.

……

General Xiao's Mansion.

The night was dark and windy, and the moonlight was completely obscured by thick clouds.

In Jingcheng Courtyard, Xiao Jing lay half-reclined on the bed, covered in injuries. General Xiao and Pei Zhiying were both there, and the atmosphere was tense and oppressive.

When he came back yesterday, he was beaten and scolded. The whole night was spent making a fuss. Xiao Jing's body was covered in injuries from being beaten by General Xiao.

But despite their beatings and scoldings, the elderly couple were still angry, but after all, he was their own child. They couldn't really kill him, nor could they be as heartless as the Xie family and abandon Xie Zhaoqing outright.

The name of a woman who is notorious is enough to make a man infamous and ruin his future!

Not to mention deliberately marrying the daughter of his savior to a philanthropist—such an infamy of ingratitude!

So, General Xiao and Pei Zhiying were both angry and racking their brains to figure out how to turn this messy situation around.

How can I save my son? How can I save the Xiao family's reputation?

"The Xie family still prides themselves on being upright and honest officials, but their hearts are as hard as stone! We're still trying to figure out how to help our child, and they've already expelled Xie Zhaoqing from the family genealogy!"

Even Ati, they arranged for her to marry Xie Yan'an! No matter how I tried to stop them, it was no use…”

Pei Zhiying was so angry that he rolled up his sleeves, his anger simmering with nowhere to go.

Upon hearing Pei Zhiying's words, Xiao Jing clenched his teeth so tightly that the muscles on his face twitched, and he was completely unaware that he tasted blood in his mouth.

From yesterday to today, it felt like he had experienced the end of the world; his life had undergone a complete transformation.

The immense pressure was suffocating him, driving him almost insane.

He's already in this state, Zhao Qing's situation must be even more difficult. Sure enough, the Xie family actually expelled her from the family register. What should she do?

And then there's Ati, who was full of resentment towards him, as if he were her enemy, yet she actually agreed to marry Xie Yan'an in exchange.

Although Xie Yan'an is a dying cripple, he is still a man!

How could she marry another man?

boom!

Xiao Jing slammed his fist on the bed, the wooden planks cracking as he did so.

"Did Old Madam Wei really say that?"

"That's exactly what they said! They said that although Xie Zhaoqing has been expelled from the family register, his life will be spared, and he will be provided for without worry. Listen to that! Is that even human language? This isn't their own grandson; they just don't care about him!"

Pei Zhiying became increasingly angry as he spoke.

General Xiao slammed his hand on the table. "You shouldn't have barged into the Xie family today! If they really file a complaint with the emperor, we'll only be in more trouble. Don't you ever think before you act!"

Pei Zhiying immediately deflated and stammered:

"I'm also worried about A-Jing. He's my only son, and His Majesty despises such people. If we don't think of a solution, A-Jing's future will be ruined!"

"You said you'd find a way, but where's your way? If you had a solution, I wouldn't have rushed to the Xie family. Who knew they'd be so ruthless!"

At this point, Pei Zhiying's voice grew louder again.

General Xiao clenched his fists, his face clouded over with a heavy, dark expression.

"Have you seen Ati? Is she thinking of helping her brother through this difficult time?"

It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it; the more he did, the angrier Pei Zhiying became.

"And you know what that brat Ati said? In front of the Xie family, she cried and sobbed, saying that Ajing deliberately married her off to Huanren. It made my head hurt!"

Upon hearing this, General Xiao's face turned even more grim.

"The merchant father and son did save A-Jing's life. If this outrageous talk gets out, and we lose the morale of the army, how can I lead troops into battle in the future? How will we ever be able to face anyone? Didn't you tell A-Ti about these serious consequences?"

Pei Zhiying also realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately scolded:

"You can't raise a child who isn't your own! No, we can't let her spout nonsense anymore. If she hadn't gone out and said those crazy things, this wouldn't have happened!"

General Xiao snorted coldly.

"Nonsense? Is Ati wrong? Isn't your son Huanren?! What a disgrace!"

The two started arguing again.

"If A-Jing says he's not a virgin, I believe him."

Pei Zhiying's eyes were swollen from crying.

Xiao Jing's chest heaved violently as he kept replaying Pei Zhiying's words in his mind. What did Old Madam Wei mean by those words?

General Xiao knew this was not the time for argument. He looked at Xiao Jing, who was lying on the bed recovering from his injuries.

"Now that the Xie family has clearly given up on Xie Zhaoqing, what are your plans?"

"I..." Xiao Jing didn't know how to answer for a moment.

What could his plans be?

If he had a way out, he wouldn't be lying here.

General Xiao roared, "You scoundrel! Stuttering like that, where's your manhood?!"

Xiao Jing shuddered and dared not breathe.

General Xiao's voice was cold and sharp, his piercing eyes as sharp as spears.

"Since Xie Zhaoqing is already an abandoned son of the Xie family, let's just put the blame on Xie Zhaoqing alone. Didn't Doctor Hu say that you have traces of aphrodisiacs on your body?"

Just say that Xie Zhaoqing deliberately drugged you, and that your appearance at the Xie family was also a way of saying that Xie Zhaoqing used Ati to coax you there. That way, you can wash away the stigma of being a womanizer!

Xiao Jing was shocked.

"What about Zhaoqing?"