The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

When asked about his personal situation, Wu Yong hesitated for a moment before saying, "A few years ago, I bought a house in the capital... I don't have a wife, but I have an adopted child who lives in the house outside."

"Oh?" Xie Anning was a little surprised, "Has Guard Wu ever married?"

A young man in his thirties, who had no wife and did not think about getting married, adopted a child instead.

Could it be that he was still thinking about his deceased wife and that’s why he didn’t remarry?

Wu Yong was stunned again when he heard this. "I am ill and don't want to delay other girls, so I haven't married yet."

Xie Anning subconsciously looked at his injured arm.

...It seems that this won't hinder him from getting married.

Noticing the gaze from that side, Wu Yong pursed his lips unnaturally and raised his eyelids that had been drooping for half the afternoon.

The moment their eyes met, Xie An Ning didn't react, so he turned his face away again.

Xie Anning frowned slightly, and a strange feeling arose in his heart.

I feel like something is wrong

Could it be that she touched upon someone else's sad past?

After all, it was a personal matter. Xie Anning secretly felt that he had overstepped his bounds and immediately brought the topic back to the main business.

"We don't have many servants in our mansion, and we only have a few guards. Security is a big issue. I'll need you, Guard Wu, to take care of us these days. After the New Year, we'll recruit a new batch of soldiers. Don't be afraid to spend money."

The aristocratic families all value the prosperity of their population. Their Xie family only has two masters now, but if they want to live a lively life, they must first make the mansion lively.

Otherwise, such a huge mansion with too few people would always seem too desolate.

Then he continued, "The Imperial Concubine was in danger yesterday. The capital city will surely be in turmoil these days. Order everyone in our mansion to keep a low profile. Don't pay attention to the rumors outside. Just close the door and focus on our own affairs."

Wu Yong responded in a low voice.

Xie Anning thought about it and felt that there was nothing more to explain, so he was about to ask people to leave.

Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside.

Soon, the doorman came in and reported, "Miss, the officials from the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice are here."

Wu Yong, who stood up next to him, suddenly froze for a moment.

His Majesty the Emperor has handed over the incident of the Imperial Concubine being in danger yesterday to the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice for a thorough investigation.

The reason why those crazy horses targeted the imperial concubine's procession and charged into it has been found out.

This was because several of the eunuchs accompanying them were contaminated with the scent of millet, which could cause horses to lose control.

Therefore, every place where the ceremonial procession stopped and could be contaminated by the scent of millet needs to be thoroughly checked.

The Xie family was the place where the imperial concubine had stayed the longest, so naturally they could not be let go.

Dali Temple Minister Chen Ziwei and Ministry of Justice Vice Minister Ishihara Kyo, accompanied by their respective subordinates, personally visited Xie's residence.

There is no need to say much about Chen Zihui, a famous flower among the aristocratic families. He established a firm foothold in the court early on and was highly valued by His Majesty. Countless family leaders envied the Chen family for having such an heir. When Wang Shaofu chose a husband for his daughter, he was the candidate he was most satisfied with.

As for Ishihara-sama...

Xie Anning looked at the young man in official uniform, with clear features but an expressionless face. He pursed his lips and said, "Please come in, both of you."

There is no male owner in the house. Since she has decided to support the family alone, she should be responsible for dealing with all the big and small matters in the family.

After all, she was the daughter of a general, so Xie Anning did not show any fear and welcomed the two high-ranking officials into the main hall with confidence.

As for the people they brought with them, they stayed in the courtyard and waited.

As soon as he entered, Wu Yong was already standing by, waiting for his master's instructions.

Xie Anning sat at the top and ordered the maid to serve tea.

"Madam Wang, you're too polite. Tea is unnecessary," said Ishihara Kyo, the young Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice. His features were calm and serious, his manner completely businesslike. "The Imperial Concubine was frightened by a mad horse. I have been ordered to investigate the case. I hope you will cooperate."

"Your Majesty has given the order, and I shall comply with it."

Xie Anning called back the servant who was serving tea and reminded them, "But my lord, you called me the wrong name. I am no longer Madam Wang. You two should still call me Madam Xie."

She called herself a subject, causing silence in the hall.

Peirong, who was in the corner, immediately stepped forward and explained to her master, "My two lords, you may not know that yesterday my wife was appointed as a fourth-rank female official in the inner court by the Imperial Concubine."

As we all know, the inner court, which is the authority of the queen, has a highest rank of only the third grade.

On the second day after Xie Anning returned home, she was appointed as a fourth-rank female official.

It can be seen that he was highly valued by the imperial concubine.

…………

The Xie family had few servants, and soon they all gathered in the courtyard.

The main purpose was to interrogate the various details about the Imperial Concubine's arrival yesterday.

Xie Anning will also be interrogated.

In the room, she told everything that happened yesterday, including all the details she could remember.

Chen Ziyu listened quietly and said, "When the imperial concubine was drinking tea in the lobby, was there any eunuch following her?"

"No," Xie An Ning remembered clearly, "There are only three female officials around the queen, Jin Yu, Jin Shu and Nanny Qian. As for the eunuchs, they all stayed in the courtyard."

She frowned slightly, "The Empress's carriage was hit by a mad horse. Was it related to the accompanying eunuchs?"

"Don't pry into the case!" Ishihara Qing knocked lightly on the table and said calmly, "Just tell me what I want to ask you."

"..." Xie An Ning choked, looked up at him, and said nothing.

Ishihara Qing fell silent after seeing her look.

Chen Ziwei had a sharp eye and had noticed long ago that there seemed to be some connection between the two. He raised his eyebrows slightly, leaned back in his chair, and simply stopped talking.

There was silence in the room for a few moments.

It was Ishihara Qing who spoke up again, "Madam, are you saying that all the purchases and sundries in your mansion, including the servants, are managed by a guard named Wu Yong?"

These words made Xie Anning's heart jump inexplicably. Under the gaze of the two men, he nodded lightly: "Indeed."

"Alright," Chen Ziyi stood up and said calmly, "Let this Wu Yong come with us."

"He..." Xie Anning's face changed drastically, and he stood up hurriedly: "Is Guard Wu related to the assassination of the Empress?"

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask," Ishihara Qing said, "Your Majesty has ordered that anyone suspected, whether they are members of the royal family or noble families, can be brought in for questioning. This Wu Yong is a suspect now. Once the facts are investigated, if he is innocent, he will be released."

Chen Ziwei walked out the door without stopping.

They were the only two left in the room.

Looking at the woman in front of him taking off her hair, Ishihara Qing's eyes were obscure and difficult to understand: "Madam, do you regret it?"

"???" Xie Anning, who was about to leave, turned around and asked, "What are you regretting..."

When the tail tone saw his expression clearly, it gradually stopped.

Finally realized, this person has never let go of the past...

...Is he here to mock me for being blind?

Thinking of this, Xie An Ning subconsciously straightened his back, "I have never regretted disappointing Master Shi."

After saying that, she turned and was about to leave.

Ishihara Qing looked at her back and said coldly, "Sixteen years of youth have been exchanged for an ending of divorce and returning home. Don't you regret it?"

Xie Anning left without even stopping.