CHAPTER 329: CHAPTER 129: THE DOUBLE AGENT STRATEGY (3) XIAO JINSEN’S RETRIBUTION

Ye Qichi knelt on the ground, truly wanting to curse at this moment.

Not a single person from the Xiao Family is decent!

Xiao Zhanping is clearly pushing her into the pit of fire.

Xiao Zhanping must want to preserve the marriage arrangement between Xiao Jinsen and Bai Mowan, but this sly old fox definitely knows that the affair between Xiao Jinsen and Xie Ruiyao is absolutely true. That’s why he purposefully said those words to threaten her, compelling her to give false testimony.

Firstly, considering Xiao Jinxing’s feelings for Bai Mowan as well as his power in the court and the country, Xiao Zhanping is well aware that Xiao Jinxing definitely wouldn’t lie to help Xiao Jinsen. Thus, he craftily uses her to carry out this deed, knowing that with her current status, if she has any personal desire to live well with Xiao Jinxing, it would lead to Bai Mowan marrying Xiao Jinsen, so the success rate would be high.

Secondly, if someone truly needs to be blamed, Xiao Zhanping certainly does not want his own son to be that person. After all, if it comes out that there is nothing between Xiao Jinsen and Xie Ruiyao, it would be a direct slap in the face of the elder princess, offending her. Naturally, Xiao Zhanping would not want his son to be the one who commits such an odious act.

Even so, Ye Qichi contemplates that Xiao Zhanping’s actions also aim to avoid inciting internal conflicts between his two sons. Regardless of the final outcome, even if she ultimately chooses to accuse Xiao Jinsen and Xie Ruiyao, it would have been her doing, not Xiao Jinxing’s. Xiao Jinsen’s hatred would be directed at her.

The older the ginger, the spicier it is.

Xiao Zhanping’s calculations are shrewd.

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Knowing that no matter what is said it would offend someone, he let her become the scapegoat.

Within the somewhat silent and tranquil main hall.

Ye Qichi took a deep breath and said, "Replying to father the Emperor, Your Daughter-in-law went to Nanshan Temple yesterday to pray for blessings for tomorrow’s hunting festival. Due to physical reasons, I stayed overnight at Nanshan Temple. I was there until noon today, waiting for King Chen to pick me up from the temple. Unexpectedly, a fire broke out at Nanshan Temple. I was hurriedly escorted out by the guards. As I came out, I saw Prince Chu and Miss Xie; at that time, Prince Chu’s men were actively and anxiously helping to put out the fire, so it seemed they had no extra manpower to protect Miss Xie. What I witnessed was Prince Chu protecting Miss Xie."

A speech that clearly left face for everyone else and also left some suspense.

This "protecting," what exactly does it entail?!

Why were these two together?!

"How did he protect her?" Xiao Zhanping asked Ye Qichi.

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Ye Qichi clenched her teeth and said, "Father the Emperor, Your Daughter-in-law believes that at this time, we should ask the two parties involved, Prince Chu and Miss Xie. When Your Daughter-in-law was leaving, due to the intensity of the fire, I was scared and did not notice too much. Many details are perhaps clearer to Prince Chu and Miss Xie."

Clearly playing Tai Chi, pushing the matter away.

Xiao Zhanping looked at Ye Qichi with meaningful depth.

Although Ye Qichi didn’t follow his wishes and lie for him, which caused him to be slightly dissatisfied with her, after careful thought, he also recognized Ye Qichi’s intelligence. It was because of her cleverness that she knew the situation was such that whatever was said would be wrong, so it could only be left ambiguous for someone else to decide.

In such a tense situation, for Ye Qichi to retain such wisdom and composure, he began to view her in a somewhat better light.

Xiao Zhanping shifted his gaze away.

He no longer made things difficult for Ye Qichi.

"Xiao Jinsen, tell us the full story of this matter!" Xiao Zhanping changed his target.

Ye Qichi couldn’t help but sigh with relief.

Fortunately, she muddled through.

Her eyes flickered slightly as she felt Xiao Jinxing’s gaze upon her.

Ye Qichi looked over.

She thought she would see anger in Xiao Jinxing’s eyes, as if she had just adamantly insisted Xiao Jinsen and Xie Ruiyao were in disarray, it would confirm their involvement, and the Emperor would have no choice but to let Xie Ruiyao marry Xiao Jinsen. But to her surprise, the look in Xiao Jinxing’s eyes was not of anger; rather, it seemed relieved, as if a huge burden had been lifted.

So even Xiao Jinxing had a conscience?!

He also did not want her to become the target of public criticism?!

At this moment, there was no time to think further.

She then heard Xiao Jinsen speaking with utmost respect, "Reporting to father the Emperor. Today your son went to Nanshan Temple to pray for blessings at mother’s request. She said that every time father leaves the palace for a trip, she is extremely worried and had me go to Nanshan Temple early in the morning. I was praying when the great fire at Nanshan Temple suddenly erupted, and I quickly left the temple. It was then that I ran into Miss Xie and brought her out with me, while also instructing my personal guard to help Nanshan Temple with the firefighting. That was all!"