I just want to die of old age

"The Xie family is about to be raided, there is no need to wear a wedding dress."

Xie Luoyi was furious after hearing this. She could not maintain her ladylike image. She pointed at Su Yuzhu tremblingly and said angrily: "Su Yuzhu, what nonsense are you talking about? You actually want to curse our happiness."

"Whether it's true or not, you will know in a moment. Your elder brother has been summoned to the palace by the emperor. Think about it carefully. Under normal circumstances, why would the emperor summon him on the night of his wedding? The emperor's decree will come down in a moment, so you'd better get ready quickly."

Xie Luoyi didn't want to believe a word Su Yuzhu said.

But what happened tonight was indeed very strange. The emperor not only summoned my eldest brother to the palace, but also summoned all the adult males including my grandfather, father, uncle and uncle to the palace. Now there are only some women left in the mansion.

"Come with me to find grandma. If you dare to lie to us, we will never let you go." After saying that, Xie Luoyi dragged Su Yuzhu to find the mistress of the Xie family, who was also Xie Wuhen's grandmother.

Sheroy hurried to the front hall, where all the female members of the family were sitting anxiously. The men in the family had not returned for a long time since entering the palace, and they were very worried.

Xie Luoyi's unladylike footsteps disrupted their thoughts. Xie Luoyi's mother, Mrs. Huang, said, "Why are you so anxious, kid? You have no manners at all."

"Mom, this Su Yuzhu actually cursed us. Our house will be confiscated soon."

When these words were spoken, the women in the front hall were shocked.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Why was the Xie Mansion raided?"

"The Xie family has always been highly valued by His Majesty, so stop talking nonsense."

The aunts and uncles immediately started to make a fuss and did not believe a word Su Yuzhu said.

Xie Luoyi told her everything Su Yuzhu had said.

Mrs. Xie was sitting in the seat of honor in gorgeous clothes. The expression on her face became more serious, as if she was thinking about something.

"Ever since your grandfather and his men were summoned to the palace, I've had a bad feeling in my heart. Roy, call Yuzhu in."

Su Yuzhu stepped over the threshold of the front hall, without any extra reminiscence, and said directly: "We don't have enough time to make a long story short. In short, the Xie family will soon face a catastrophe, so we'd better prepare in advance."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire front hall became quiet and depressing.

"How did you know that?" Mrs. Xie asked unwillingly.

"There's no time to explain now. You should prepare some thick clothes and pass the banknotes inside."

No one moved, unable to believe what Su Yuzhu said.

Su Yuzhu would not indulge them. If they didn't believe her, then just ignore it. She was ready to turn around and leave.

Mrs. Xie, who had originally closed her eyes, suddenly opened them and said firmly, "You do as I say."

As soon as these words were spoken, the ladies in the Xie Mansion dispersed and returned to their rooms. Although they were skeptical, they were prepared for any eventuality.

The young ladies also hurried back to their rooms to prepare, and Su Yuzhu also left the front hall to collect property from other places.

Mrs. Xie certainly did not make such a decision based on Su Yuzhu's one-sided statement.

Marquis Anyang has always been very respectful to his daughter-in-law and often talks to her about court affairs.

Recently, the emperor's attitude towards the Xie family has indeed been wrong. His words and actions have been very cautious. Moreover, there have been many cases in history where the emperor's lackeys were cooked before being released. We still need to be prepared in advance.

Madam Xie also sent a trusted servant to the palace to inquire about the news.

Su Yuzhu went directly to the treasury of the Xie Mansion. After all, the Anyang Marquis Mansion had gone through many generations and had made great contributions, so the emperor had rewarded them with many valuable items.

There were three boxes of silver, two boxes of gold and silver jewelry, and a Nanyang pearl the size of a lychee, which was very valuable.

There were also some calligraphy and paintings by celebrities, as well as silks and satins. Su Yuzhu directly put them all into the space.

She also sewed a small portion of the silver bills into the inner lapel of her clothes. Su Yuzhu had a happy smile on her face. She really made a fortune this time.

For the sake of these valuable properties, she will definitely protect the entire Xie family, let them live well, and never let them become cannon fodder again.

Su Yuzhu even collected some precious furniture wood, and soon everything was bare except their room.

Sure enough, not long after, Madam Xie received the news that the imperial guards sent by the emperor were already at the door.

For a while, the Xie Mansion was in a state of panic, and the women in the mansion looked terrified.

The servants were even more terrified and lived in a state of panic all day long.

The Imperial Guards strode across the threshold of Xie's mansion in an orderly manner, holding sharp weapons in their hands.

The leader of the Imperial Guards announced the decree: "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: The Marquis of Anguo's Mansion has been found guilty of embezzling military funds. I am deeply saddened and furious. I have ordered the entire family to be punished. I decree this!"

"The house is searched according to the order. Anyone who disobeys will be executed immediately. Anyone who hides will be executed immediately. Everyone in the Xie Mansion will gather here and count the number of people according to the list."

Madam Xie received the imperial edict and stood where she was, suppressing her anger.

A team of imperial guards suddenly rushed into the house and began to collect the Xie family's property.

However, the Royal Guards would pry open each and every cabinet, even behind portraits, behind cabinets, and in bed boards to check if there were any items hidden.

But they only found some not-so-precious gold and silver jewelry and nothing else.

So the leader of the Royal Guards ordered his men to start searching for items on the women.

Madam Xie could no longer bear it and flew into a rage: "I am a lady of the imperial court. How dare a concubine act rashly? Even if it is to confiscate our property, you cannot be so rude. The Xie family has made great contributions to the court, and in the end, we get treated like this?"

The leader of the Imperial Guards did not dare to go too far. After all, the Xie family had been generals for generations, and the Xie Family Army obeyed Xie Wuhen. If he went too far and the news got to the Xie Family Army, it would be inconvenient for him to take over the Xie Family Army in the future.

"Just give Madam Tai a favor and take off all the gold and silver jewelry you are wearing."

The men who were ordered to search the house came back to report that they had found food that was about to expire and gold and silver jewelry, but they did not find the large amount of property of the Xie family.

The leader of the Imperial Guards had a gloomy face after hearing this: "It is impossible for a mansion like Anyang Marquis to have only this little property. Search it thoroughly inside and out. Don't even miss the hidden room in the rockery."

After half an hour, it was still not found. A large sum of property just disappeared without a trace.

The leader of the Imperial Guards had a dark complexion as he looked at the people in Xie Mansion with scrutiny.

"Where did you hide the property of the Xie family? Tell me now, or I will kill you without mercy."

Mrs. Xie's expression did not change at all. She said calmly, "You came here in such a hurry that you had no time to hide the treasure. I have a heavy responsibility, and I am confused in management. There are many people and the expenses are quite high, so I did not keep too much property."