After dealing with Song Zhaoxing, Xie Tingyu turned his attention to Lin Xue. Li'er said that Song Zhaoxing's mistress was a spy and no one knew her background.

Liu Guang also turned his gaze towards Lin Xue and asked sternly, "Who are you? Where are you from?"

Lin Xue had originally only accompanied Song Zhaoxing to the government office to respond, but she hadn't expected the fire to burn her. She quickly replied softly, "Your Excellency, I am Song Zhaoxing's concubine, Lin Xue, from Jiazhou."

As a shadow guard, Liuguang had received special training and had already heard that the woman in front of him did not have a Jiazhou accent.

"Bang!" Liuguang slammed the gavel hard and shouted harshly: "What nonsense! You clearly have a Nanjing accent, but you lied that you are from Jiazhou. What's your intention? Someone come here..." As he spoke, he reached for the lottery box.

Lin Xue was startled. She'd practiced her Jiazhou accent, so how could it still be recognized? Seeing Liuguang's hand already touching the lottery box, her fear reached its peak. She didn't want to be beaten in public. If that happened, her life would be completely over!

She couldn't think of a suitable excuse for a moment, so she blurted out, "Sir, please calm down! I am indeed from Nanjing. I was originally the daughter of Lin Jiangchuan, the Minister of War of Nanjing. However, due to the factional strife in the court and my father's crime, I didn't want to be a slave, so I secretly fled to Dongling and lived a miserable life. I didn't mean to deceive you, sir. Please let me go!"

Everyone in the hall was shocked, even Song Zhaoxing was a little surprised, because he originally thought that Lin Xue was from Dongling.

Liuguang rubbed his hands quietly, feeling a little excited. Now that the war with Nanjing was imminent, he actually caught a fugitive from Nanjing. Although he didn't know what the use would be, if he went back to interrogate him, he might be able to squeeze out some useful information.

He knocked the gavel again and waved his hand. "This spy from Nan Jing has infiltrated our Eastern Tomb. He must be plotting something nefarious. Come, take these two away and throw them in jail! Court is dismissed!"

……

Shengjing City, Jing'an Marquis Mansion, Yingxue Residence.

Yesterday evening, Jiang Muxue received a letter from Xie Tingyu. Yu'er actually said that she had found her biological sister, her real daughter, in Jiazhou!

Jiang Muxue couldn't believe it was true. She read the letter over and over again. Tears gradually blurred her eyes and she couldn't see a single word. She was panicked. Fortunately, Nanny Yan took the letter and read it to her word by word. Only then did she finally believe it was true.

That night, Jiang Muxue tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She cried and laughed at the same time. Her daughter grew up in the countryside and must have suffered a lot, but fortunately Yu'er met her. She wanted to fly to Jiazhou immediately to pick up her daughter. She was willing to do her best and spend the rest of her life to compensate her daughter.

Nanny Yan counseled Jiang Muxue all night, and she was also filled with emotion. She had been a maid to Old Madam Jiang, and had watched Miss Muxue grow up. When Miss Muxue got married, the nanny who came with her as a dowry to the Xie family was her good sister, but she died on the day Miss Muxue gave birth. Old Madam Jiang took pity on Miss Muxue because she had no reliable elderly person around her, so she sent her to the Xie residence.

Over the years, she has witnessed Xie Jingyuan's indifference, Mrs. Xie's selfishness, and Xie Qingyao's hypocrisy. She feels sorry for Miss Mu Xue's distress and depression. Now that she has found the young lady, Miss Mu Xue has finally reaped the rewards of her hard work.

The two talked all night, and Jiang Muxue fell into a light sleep when it was almost dawn.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Muxue had only slept for half an incense stick when her maid Ningdong rushed in with a letter in her hand. Nanny Yan gestured to her to be quiet, but Jiang Muxue had already heard the noise and got up.

This is another letter from Xie Tingyu. He sent two secret letters in less than a day. It must be something big.

Jiang Muxue opened the letter with trembling hands, praying silently in her heart that nothing bad would happen.

After reading the whole content, Jiang Muxue was filled with hatred. It turned out that Xie Qingyao was the daughter of the evil Song family. She had raised Xie Qingyao for so many years, while Li'er was tortured and abused by the Song family, and her life was on the verge of death many times!

Jiang Muxue's face was gloomy. She wanted to kill Xie Qingyao and the Song family immediately. Sitting at the table, she picked up a pen and waited until her mood gradually calmed down before writing a reply to Xie Tingyu. She would not let the Song family have an easy time!

Although she was extremely sleepy, Jiang Muxue had no desire to sleep. After washing up, she sat in the room in a daze. It was time to pay her respects to Old Madam Xie, but she was too impatient to deal with this whole family.

In the courtyard, the maids and servants on duty were puzzled. Madam had always been extremely filial, visiting the old lady's courtyard daily for over twenty years, morning and evening, rain or shine. But today, even after the appointed time, there was still no movement. They wondered why.

Outside the courtyard, a graceful young girl walked over. It was the eldest daughter Xie Qingyao, followed by Nanny Hua and the maid Luqi.

Xie Qingyao saw that the main door was closed and Jiang Muxue's maid Mingxia was guarding the door. She frowned slightly and asked worriedly, "Sister Mingxia, mother didn't go to pay her respects to grandmother today. Yao'er was worried about her and came to see her."

Xie Qingyao secretly resented that Jiang Muxue had always been distant from her. Although her father and grandmother favored her, she knew that ten Jing'an Marquisates were no match for one Jiang family. Therefore, she had to endure her unhappiness and please her mother. Even as the legitimate daughter of a marquisate, she had to be respectful to the maids around her mother. How ironic!

Mingxia was a little embarrassed. The lady was in a bad mood and must not want to be disturbed. She didn't know whether to let anyone in.

Just as Ming Xia was hesitating, Aunt Hua sternly scolded her, "You maid, you are so bold! The eldest daughter is the Madam's biological daughter. Does she need permission from a servant like you to see her mother?"

Aunt Hua had a serious look and sharp eyes. Mingxia had always been a little afraid of her. Now that she was scolded by her, she said hurriedly, "I'll go and report it!" As she spoke, she pushed the door open and walked into the house. She was secretly annoyed at herself for being useless. If Zhiqiu were here, she would definitely be able to make this old woman lose her mind!

In the bedroom, Jiang Muxue's beautiful eyes were slightly red and swollen, and she leaned on the couch, thinking about her worries.

Ming Xia bowed and said quickly, "Madam, the eldest lady is worried about your health and came to see you. Would you like to see her..."

Without waiting for Ming Xia to finish, Xie Qingyao walked into the bedroom. Seeing Jiang Muxue, Xie Qingyao seemed extremely surprised. She stepped forward, grabbed Jiang Muxue's arm, rubbed it affectionately, and said happily, "Mother, you are in good health, how great! I didn't see you at grandma's just now, and I was so worried!"

The moment she saw Xie Qingyao, Jiang Muxue's eyes were bloodshot. This person had replaced her daughter and taken away everything that should have belonged to her daughter. She wanted to slap this person a few times!

Jiang Muxue shook off Xie Qingyao's hand in disgust, stood up from the couch, and shouted sternly: "Kneel down!"

Xie Qingyao's smiling face suddenly changed color. Although her mother was not close to her on weekdays, she rarely spoke to her in such a harsh tone. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she twisted the handkerchief with her hands and said in a trembling voice: "Mother, what's wrong with you? Yao'er is so scared!" If her grandmother or father saw her with such tears in her eyes, they would definitely not be able to bear to punish her again.

Jiang Muxue sneered: "Why, my words don't work?"

Xie Qingyao knelt down gently. The look in Jiang Muxue's eyes today, filled with disgust and hatred, frightened her. She said aggrievedly, "Mother, it's Yao'er's fault for making me unhappy, but I don't know where I went wrong. Please tell me clearly, mother!"

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