Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

When the guard heard this, he immediately dragged Mu'er out.

Mu'er was panicked and immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed for mercy, but the guard was very strong and dragged her out without mercy.

When Tao Jiuxi heard this, it was like a bolt from the blue and he was completely stunned.

After a moment, she rushed forward and held Mu'er tightly.

The guards pulled hard a few more times, but Tao Jiuxi refused to let go.

After all, Tao Jiuxi was the master, and the guards did not dare to move too much for fear of hurting her.

Seeing this, Shen Zhiyi said sternly, "Why don't you pull him out?"

Tao Jiuxi hurriedly shouted, "Cousin, please forgive Mu'er! I really know I was wrong. It's my fault. I shouldn't have lied to you, but Mu'er was just following my orders. She did nothing wrong!"

Tao Jiuxi was anxious and scared, crying as he spoke, but Shen Zhiyi had no reaction.

"Cousin, I was wrong. I will never lie to you again. Please let Mu'er go! As long as you forgive Mu'er, I will do anything for you."

Seeing that Shen Zhiyi didn't say anything, the guard pulled Mu'er out again.

Tao Jiuxi was far less powerful than the guards and could only watch Mu'er being dragged out.

Tao Jiuxi hurried out again. She grabbed the terrified Mu'er and turned to the guards, saying, "Don't touch her. I'll tell Lord Shen that if you dare to touch Mu'er again, I will never let you go."

The guard looked helpless, not daring to agree or refuse.

Seeing this, Tao Jiuxi immediately ran back to the study, bent his knees, and knelt straight in front of Shen Zhiyi.

"I met with Xie Jinghuan yesterday just to return his pendant. I didn't tell you because I was afraid you would think too much." Tao Jiuxi's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of anxiety and regret.

Seeing that Shen Zhiyi didn't move, Tao Jiuxi said again: "I really have nothing to do with Xie Jinghuan. Can you believe me?"

Her eyes were full of anticipation, as if as long as Shen Zhiyi nodded, the huge stone in her heart would fall.

"Oh, I believe you? It was a coincidence that you went to Jian'an Temple? It was a coincidence that you stayed overnight in Jian'an Temple? It was also a coincidence that he carried you all the way down the mountain?" Shen Zhiyi's words were full of anger, mixed with deep disappointment.

Those words were like extremely sharp thorns, piercing Tao Jiuxi's heart.

At this moment, Shen Zhiyi felt as if his heart was being pressed down by a heavy rock. It was painful and stuffy, and even breathing became extremely difficult.

When Tao Jiuxi heard these questions, he was suddenly filled with endless fear.

She had never seen Shen Zhiyi like this. His originally deep eyes were now filled with pain and anger, as if they could spew out raging flames at any time and burn her to ashes.

"It's a coincidence. It's really just a coincidence." Tao Jiuxi's hands were trembling, and he eagerly tried to grab the hem of Shen Zhiyi's clothes, but he was violently pushed away by him.

"Am I too good to you? That I allow you to treat me so recklessly?"

"That's not the case, can you believe me?"

Tao Jiuxi said this over and over again, his voice full of fear, afraid that Shen Zhiyi would not believe him.

Her tears burst out like a flood, and anyone who saw her helpless look would feel pity for her.

"Tao Jiuxi, why do you treat me like this?" Shen Zhiyi's voice was filled with endless pain and questioning.

The despair revealed in his eyes was like a sharp blade, deeply hurting Tao Jiuxi's heart.

"I really won't see Xie Jinghuan anymore."

"You said this before, but what was the result?" Shen Zhiyi roared angrily.

"I was wrong, cousin, I really know I was wrong. I won't leave. Can you spare Mu'er? She is just a maid. What can I do if she doesn't listen to me?" Tao Jiuxi burst into tears. Regret and fear were like a surging tide, completely drowning her.

Her voice trembled as she pleaded.

Shen Zhiyi, however, only felt a sense of sadness in his heart.

In his opinion, Tao Jiuxi had deep affection for everyone, her elder sister, her father, and even a maid, who would stay with him against her will.

His heart felt as if it were pierced by thousands of sharp blades, and the pain made it almost impossible for him to breathe.

"Why do you treat me like this?!" Shen Zhiyi suddenly grabbed Tao Jiuxi's hand and asked harshly.

It seemed as if blood was about to gush out of his eyes, which made people terrified.

Tao Jiuxi felt full of grievances. In her opinion, although she and Xie Jinghuan had only met twice, it was definitely not what Shen Zhiyi imagined.

However, no matter how hard she tried to explain, Shen Zhiyi still refused to believe it.

Tao Jiuxi knelt in front of Shen Zhiyi and begged for a long time.

Shen Zhiyi looked at Tao Jiuxi crying so sadly, but in the end he couldn't bear to hurt the people around her.

In the end, Tao Jiuxi and Mu'er were both sent back to Wangshuju.

After being sent back, there were several more guards at the door of Wangshuju. From then on, no one could enter at will.

Tao Qingwan has been comforting Tao Jiuxi, and gradually, Tao Jiuxi calmed down.

From being scared and angry at the beginning, to finally figuring it out, she decided to wait for Shen Zhiyi to calm down and explain things to him properly, at least not to make him so sad.

just,

Apart from the person who delivered the food, Tao Jiuxi did not see Shen Zhiyi again.

The days passed slowly in silence and waiting, and every minute and every second was a torment for Tao Jiuxi.

She looked towards the gate of the yard from time to time, hoping that the familiar figure would appear.

however,

Only disappointment every time.

Until the next afternoon, an unusual noise was heard outside the yard.

The sound came from far away and Tao Jiuxi walked quickly towards the gate of the yard after hearing it.

When she approached the gate, she saw many soldiers coming into the house. They were wearing armor, had serious faces, and held weapons in their hands, exuding a frightening aura.

Tao Jiuxi and Tao Qingwan were unable to leave the yard and could only stand in front of the yard gate, watching everything with anxiety in their hearts.

However, something even more terrifying happened to them.

The officers and soldiers actually arrested their father.

My father was being escorted by a group of soldiers, like a criminal. His face was filled with confusion, and he kept asking why. However, the soldiers were as cold as statues, and no one paid any attention to his questions.

Seeing this, the Tao sisters shouted loudly and desperately.

"Father!"

"Let go of my father!"

Their voices were filled with despair and echoed in the air.

However, no matter how hard they shouted, the officers and soldiers did not stop at all.

Tao Qingwan had already burst into tears at this time, her tears pouring out like a flood, and her body was shaking constantly because of excessive sadness.

Tao Jiuxi was really anxious at this moment, his heart filled with anger and helplessness.

She desperately wanted to rush out to rescue her father, but was blocked by the guards in front of the yard.

She slammed the gate hard, trying to break free, but the square yard was like a solid cage, leaving her helpless.

It was at this moment that Tao Jiuxi truly experienced what despair was. She had no idea how to rescue her father and could only watch her father being taken away by the officers and soldiers.

"My dear guards, please let me out. I just want to go to Wenlan Residence and will never run around. I really have something important to talk to the young master about."

Tao Jiuxi looked at the guard anxiously, his tone full of pleading.

The guards had blank expressions on their faces, and one of them said coldly, "Miss, the master has ordered that you cannot be released."

Tao Jiuxi didn't give up and continued, "Could you please tell them that I want to see the young master. I promise that as long as I see the young master and explain everything clearly, I will come back and will never cause any trouble for you."

The guards remained unmoved, and another said, "Young lady, don't waste your energy. We won't pass on the message. We must obey the young master's orders."

Tao Jiuxi's eyes gradually turned red, and she raised her voice and shouted, "Shen Zhiyi, can you come see me? I have something to tell you, you can't lock me up like this."

However, she received only silence.

She knelt at the gate of the yard and begged the guards to let her out so that she could see Shen Zhiyi.

"Please, let me out. I really can't be locked up here forever." Her voice was already tearful and her eyes were full of despair.

But no matter how she begged, the guards remained indifferent.

Tao Jiuxi collapsed on the ground, tears streaming down her face. She looked at the closed gate, her heart filled with helplessness and despair.

She didn't understand why things turned out like this and why Shen Zhiyi refused to listen to her explanation.