After fetal transfusion: Huang Ama, your royal mausoleum has been stolen

As expected, plans can't keep up with changes. Kangxi nodded helplessly, "That's all we can do."

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he hurriedly asked, "Are they still making things difficult for you in Jiangning Prefecture?"

Xi Rui made no attempt to conceal the actions of Cao and others in recent days, and had already filed multiple complaints with Emperor Kangxi.

Kangxi originally intended to remain inactive, waiting for him to personally visit Jiangning Prefecture to settle accounts with the Cao family.

Who would have thought that things would turn out this way?

"The Cao family has been busy preparing for the arrival of the emperor lately, so they haven't had time to compete with me," Xi Rui said truthfully.

At this time, it is inconvenient to send messages, and the news that the emperor's journey was delayed has not yet reached Jiangning. Cao and the others are naturally still immersed in the joy of welcoming the emperor.

Or perhaps the Cao family believes their terms are good enough and their cooperation with me is a sure thing, so they're not in a hurry.

Anyway, they've been pretty well-behaved lately.

Xi Rui had no intention of exaggerating.

It was just a simple description of the specific situation.

However, Kangxi couldn't help but worry, [If the caravan sets sail a second time, the fact that Cao and others are not on the list will be impossible to hide.]

They will surely realize then that your previous statements were merely excuses. If they choose to take a risk, wouldn't that put you in danger?

This is not the outcome he wanted to see.

【How about... we pretend to agree to their request this time and let them go out to sea with us?】 It would be good to give them something to do, so they don't have to keep an eye on others all day long.

The main problem was that Xi Rui had too few people around her, and the eldest son had left Suzhou Prefecture with his men. Kangxi was worried about leaving his daughter in that pack of wolves.

However, Xi Rui's refusal was quite decisive: "The cooperation the Cao family and others want isn't just about going to sea with me, but about my entire caravan."

They even said they were willing to reserve 20% of the inventory for her Jin Yuan Xuan, which made Xi Rui want to laugh.

Do you really think this is how you treat a beggar?

Moreover, Xi Rui knew that some things could not be easily backed down, because once that door was opened, it would be extremely difficult to close it again.

[Father, rest assured, at worst I will ask Prefect Xu for help.] Anyway, with Kangxi's backing, Xu Zhao wouldn't dare let anything happen to her in Suzhou Prefecture.

In this way, even if the Cao family were bold, they wouldn't dare to openly bring people to Suzhou Prefecture to cause her trouble.

As long as they still have some reservations when they start fighting, Xi Rui is not afraid of not being able to delay the situation.

All the worries could only be turned into words of advice.

After careful consideration, Emperor Kangxi ultimately approved of Xi Rui's approach.

After making up her mind, Xi Rui immediately instructed Wu Wu to go find Mu Cuo as soon as she got off the carriage.

She then led the rest of the group to the top floor of Jin Yuan Xuan.

Inside the compartment, before Mu Cuo arrived, Xue Jing quietly approached and asked, "Did something happen again in the carriage just now?"

Neither of them had any defenses against each other's systems.

It is normal for Xie Xingyu to be able to sense the special fluctuations belonging to 066.

However, Xi Rui did not grant them access this time, and Xue Jing had no way of knowing the specifics.

If you want to know more about the inside story, you can only ask now.

Seeing that he had finally spoken after holding back all the way, Xi Rui couldn't suppress her curiosity. Instead of answering his question, she asked, "What, you're not pretending to be mute anymore?"

If you're so capable, then keep it to yourself. Why are you rushing over here all of a sudden?

Xue Jing's expression stiffened for a moment, unsure of where to begin his explanation. He could only focus on the immediate issue and say, "If anything really happens, don't hide it from me. We'll deal with it together."

Both sides are intentionally avoiding certain topics.

Upon hearing this, Xi Rui raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but tease her. "Oh? You want me to keep something from you? Then tell me first, why didn't you say a word just now?"

In the past, when they traveled together, Xue Jing would always try to find something new and interesting to start a conversation, afraid that there would be an awkward silence between them and make her unhappy.

This is the first time I've ever walked this far without saying a single word.

Xi Rui was naturally very uncomfortable.

They were also eager to find out the reason behind it.

"Do you think I was too heartless in what I did to your sister-in-law? Or is there something else...?" Xi Rui asked directly.

Xue Jing quickly interrupted, "No, that's not what I meant."

"I..." As if afraid of being misunderstood, the more anxious Xue Jing was, the more incoherent and unclear his words became, "My sister-in-law acted that way... it was her own doing, not you... I never thought it was your fault."

He just felt guilty because the Xue family had repeatedly caused trouble for Xirui.

Xue Jing stared intently at Xi Rui, "What happens to the Xue family is their own business. I've already separated from them. Don't worry about them... I..."

Don't dislike him just because of how the Xue family acts.

The only person Xue Jing cared about from beginning to end was Xi Rui.

All along the way, what lingered in his mind was Xi Rui's disgust for Zhou Shi.

Xue Jing was worried that this annoyance would affect him.

He couldn't stand the way Xi Rui looked at him, not even for a second, so he hadn't dared to utter a sound the whole way.

Xi Rui was genuinely surprised by this reason. Facing Xue Jing's intense gaze, she instinctively blinked and looked away.

This fool...

Xi Rui silently muttered to herself.

The Xue family is the Xue family, and Xue Jing is Xue Jing. How could she not tell the difference between something so simple?

They've known each other for so long, yet they still "maliciously speculate" about her feelings.

Xi Rui pursed her lips, her voice becoming somewhat dry, "So, in your heart, I'm just someone who can't distinguish right from wrong?"

She's been dealing with the Zhou family and others there for so long, isn't it all for him?

In order to help him vent his anger and salvage some of his reputation.

Otherwise, how could those people have been allowed to cause trouble for so long?

However, it would be too difficult for Xirui to say these words aloud.

So he could only ask that question in return.

Xue Jing hurriedly defended himself, "Of course not, I was just worried."

He was terrified of being disliked by Xi Rui.

Even if there's only the slightest chance, he wouldn't dare take the risk.