newbobooks Chapter 260 Digging 3 feet into the ground
Chapter 260 Digging 3 feet into the ground
Xie Zhongzhi thought about it more and more and found it to be true, and his expression grew increasingly grim.
It's her! It must be her!
These past few days he's been so focused on finding Xu Liuer that he's forgotten about her.
Xu Liuer has practically no friends in the capital. Apart from Qin Jiuwei, who else would go to such lengths to take her away?
Xie Yanli is going against him, and now even his wife is trying to steal his wife away!
It's really too much!
Xie Zhongzhi felt his blood rush to his head and immediately prepared to go find Qin Jiuwei to get to the bottom of things.
He propped himself up to sit up, but as soon as his feet touched the ground, his knees buckled and he nearly fell onto the low table in front of the bed.
"Second Young Master!" the maid exclaimed.
"Leave me alone!" Xie Zhongzhi's eyes were bloodshot, and he was on the verge of exploding in rage.
He gritted his teeth, got up from the ground, and walked straight out of the courtyard.
Qinglan Courtyard.
"Young Madam, the Second Young Master has arrived."
Before the maid's report had even finished, Xie Zhongzhi burst in, his face terribly grim.
As soon as he entered the room, he glared at Qin Jiuwei, his eyes filled with undisguised anger.
"Qin Jiuwei, where exactly did you hide Xu Liuer?" His voice was cold and sharp.
In the past, he was willing to put on an act and give her some face.
But now Qin Jiuwei has already abducted his wife! Why should we give her any face?
She's just a lowly concubine's daughter, what's wrong with her being criticized or scolded!
If Qin Jiuwei doesn't return his Liu'er, he won't let her off the hook!
Xie Zhongzhi's eyes were bloodshot, and he exuded a menacing aura.
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei calmly put down her teacup and looked up at Xie Zhongzhi in front of her.
Their eyes met, Xie Zhongzhi's gaze was icy, as if he wanted to devour her alive.
The room fell silent for a moment, and the maids dared not make the slightest sound.
Qin Jiuwei's lips curled into a cold smile, her voice laced with sarcasm.
"Second Young Master has lost his wife, what does he want with me?"
Xie Zhongzhi's anger flared up again. "You still have the nerve to ask? Don't you know why you lost it?"
"Is that so? Where is the evidence?" Qin Jiu raised her eyes slightly, her gaze calm and cold.
This question left Xie Zhongzhi speechless, his anger frozen on his face.
He seems to... really have no evidence.
Whether it was arson or the men in black, Qin Jiuwei left no trace.
The only Qing Mama who ever appeared was one of the old lady's people.
He stood frozen in place, staring at Qin Jiuwei's calm expression. His throat moved, but in the end, he didn't utter a single word.
Seeing this, Qin Jiuwei immediately sneered, "Without evidence, what right do you have to question me?"
“I am your eldest sister-in-law. How could my second brother speak to me like that? Where is the decorum of the Marquis’s mansion? Does he truly have no regard for human ethics and morality?”
Xie Zhongzhi pursed his lips, his face grim.
Qin Jiuwei, however, would not let him off so easily. "If my second brother dares to barge into Qinglan Courtyard again like he did today, I will definitely report this to the Marquis and the Old Madam! I will get to the bottom of this!"
"Let's see if they'll tolerate your disrespect and reckless behavior!"
Xie Zhongzhi's expression was so gloomy it seemed like ink could drip from it, yet he couldn't utter a single word.
Qin Jiuwei was certain that he couldn't produce any evidence.
She never leaves any handle for others to use against her.
Xiaohe only realized then why her mistress hadn't told her to go to Zhiyuan Courtyard to call for a guard.
If it was she who went there, then she left a trace, which will definitely implicate the young lady now.
But she only realized it now!
She really needs to learn more from her mistress.
Xie Zhongzhi clenched his fists, the veins on the back of his hands bulging.
However, they never found a reason to refute it.
Finally, he turned around abruptly, gritting his teeth in anger, but could only leave helplessly.
Did Qin Jiuwei really think that he couldn't find Xu Liuer if she didn't tell him?
Let's give it a try!
He'd dig three feet into the ground if he had to, but he'd still find Xu Liuer!
Qin Jiuwei watched his retreating figure, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.
The place she hid Xu Liuer was one that Xie Zhongzhi would never find in his lifetime.
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At this moment, Xu Liuer slowly woke up, only to find her head throbbing with pain.
She fell ill ever since she escaped from the Marquis's mansion that day.
She arrived at this place in a daze, and many maids appeared around her to take care of her.
But she didn't know where she was...
Xu Liuer opened her eyes and saw an intricately carved pear wood bed canopy with light gauze hanging around it.
She raised her hand and touched her forehead; it was warm to the touch, indicating that her body temperature had returned to normal.
Xu Liuer propped herself up and looked around.
This was the first time she had seen the room clearly.
The interior was furnishings of extreme luxury, with a carved sandalwood screen inlaid with jade, an antique wardrobe with gold trim, and Ru kiln teacups on the table gleaming with a sky-blue hue... Each piece was priceless and exuded an air of nobility.
She originally thought the Marquis's mansion was already luxurious enough.
But the luxury here was beyond her wildest imagination; was she still dreaming?
Immediately afterwards, the door opened softly.
Xu Liuer looked up and saw a slender woman in luxurious clothes gracefully entering.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her slightly upturned eyes revealed a lively spirit, making her even more charming and beautiful, with an unparalleled radiance.
Her lower abdomen was protruding, clearly indicating that she was pregnant, and at least five months along.
Behind her followed another young woman, with her hair styled in a traditional Chinese updo.
Wearing a peach-pink dress, with exquisite eyebrows and eyes, bright almond-shaped eyes, and a pair of small dimples at the corners of her lips, she smiled sweetly and gently.
It was Gao Yunzhi and Jiang Yunzhu.
Xu Liuer recognized the two people at this moment; she had seen them before at Madam Xie's birthday banquet.
She is the cousin of the eldest princess and her sister-in-law, and is now Madam Shen.
"You're awake!" Gao Yunzhi smiled and walked towards her. "Don't worry about us here, we'll take care of you."
Jiang Yunzhu nodded in agreement, took the hot tea from the maid, and handed it to Xu Liuer.
"You caught a cold a few days ago and had a fever, but the doctor examined you this morning and you're fine now."
"Thank you." Her voice was slightly hoarse, with a slight tremor.
Unexpectedly, her sister-in-law took such good care of her that she even sent her to the Princess's residence.
The eldest princess and Madam Shen treated her very well...
"You don't need to be so polite. You are Jiuwei's friend, which means you are our friend too." Gao Yunzhi smiled at her.
They all knew about Xu Liuer's situation.
They were all present when Xie Siyuan slaughtered the rabbit.
He is also a poor man.
They would naturally help if they could.
Jiang Yunzhu gently helped her up a little: "Sister Xu, please feel free to ask if you need anything, don't be shy."
Xu Liu'er's gaze swept over the two of them, a surge of gratitude welling up in her heart. She nodded and said, "Thank you."
Qinglan Courtyard.
"How is Liu'er doing?" Qin Jiuwei asked.
"Everything is fine," Xiaohe said with a smile. "Second Young Mistress..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xiaohe paused and changed her words, saying, "Miss Xu is recuperating very well at the Princess's residence."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei's eyebrows twitched slightly, and the corners of her lips curved into a gentle smile.
This name sounds much more comfortable.