After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yuhe's expression turned completely cold.

"Xie Xing is my Xie family's daughter. If word gets out that she's going back with a man like you, what will become of Xing'er?"

Song Qingyang was stunned for a moment.

He forgot that even though he treated Xing'er as his sister, the two were not related by blood. If others found out, what would they think?

Song Qingyang kept a cold face and remained silent.

Xie Xing glanced at Xie Yuhe, then at Song Qingyang.

She slowly tied the pink dress ribbon that had come loose, then tugged at Song Qingyang's sleeve and reassured him, "Big brother, I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me."

Song Qingyang's expression softened slightly. He wanted to reach out and rub Xie Xing's head, but remembering the difference between men and women, he put his hand down.

"Let's send Xing'er back first," Song Qingyang said calmly.

This time, Xie Yuhe personally brought Xie Xing back to the General's Mansion.

The imperial guards searched the surrounding area but found nothing except the corpses of a few men in black.

When Xie Yuhe heard the news, a thoughtful look flashed across his eyes.

It seems someone came to rescue Xing'er before them. The other party did not want to reveal their identity, so they restrained the kidnappers.

Who are these two groups?

The two bodies brought back were found to be without any clues, which was extremely unexpected.

After escorting the person to the general's mansion, Song Qingyang was about to leave when Xie Yuhe stopped him, saying, "Brother Song, I'd like to talk to you about Xing'er."

Song Qingyang paused.

He clasped his hands together, bowed to Xie Yuhe, and said, "In that case, I'll be troubling you."

News of Xie Xing's recovery quickly reached the General's Mansion.

Xie Ansheng immediately sent someone to find a doctor, and together with Madam Xie, Xie Mingzhu, and several others, went to Xie Xing's boudoir.

It was too late tonight, and the old lady had gone to bed early, so Xie Ansheng did not let anyone disturb her.

At that time, in Xie Xing's boudoir.

The doctor took Xie Xing's pulse through a bed curtain. After a long while, the doctor withdrew his hand and said, "Fifth Miss is in good health and has no injuries."

Xie Ansheng breathed a sigh of relief. He called a servant to send the doctor away, and then looked at Xie Xing by the bedside: "This time, do you know who kidnapped you? Did those people say anything to you?"

Xie Xing lay half-reclined on the bed. Upon hearing this, she thought for a moment.

The small boudoir was filled with people: Xie Ansheng, Madam Xie, Xie Mingzhu, and Xie Tongchen.

Xie Ansheng's face was full of authority, and his brows were furrowed.

Xie Xing blinked and said truthfully, "Father, that person was wearing a mask and was very well hidden. I don't know who he is."

Xie Ansheng frowned: "Didn't the other party say anything to you?"

Xie Xing nodded: "He asked me to guess why he captured me?"

"I've been thinking about it, and I've offended the Seventh Prince and Princess De'an recently. It must be them who did it!"

Without even blinking, Xie Xing shifted the blame onto the Seventh Prince: "Father, I suspect the Seventh Prince was the one who did it."

"If it were Princess De'an, she would dare to whip me in public. If she had done it, I might not have returned unscathed!"

Xie Xing's eyes shone brightly.

“But on that day, the Seventh Prince was with me and the Crown Prince the whole time. How could he have had time to attack you?” Xie Mingzhu looked at Xie Xing disapprovingly.

Her eyes were brimming with tears as she said, "Sister, even if you dislike the Seventh Prince, you cannot place this unfounded accusation on his head."

As she spoke, Xie Tongchen glanced at Xie Mingzhu with surprise.

When did Mingzhu become so close to the Seventh Prince?

Why would he speak up for the Seventh Prince?

Xie Xing wasn't surprised.

Since she entered the manor, Xie Xing didn't even want to count how many things Xie Mingzhu had said that were meant to trap her.

She selectively ignored Xie Mingzhu's words and looked at Xie Ansheng: "Father, I believe it was the Seventh Prince who did it."

Seeing that she didn't reply, Xie Mingzhu bit her lip, looking aggrieved.

Madam Xie couldn't bear to see her precious daughter suffer. Just as she was about to speak, Zhang Mama spoke first: "After Fifth Miss was tied up, your maternal grandparents were very worried."

"Has anything gone wrong?" Granny Zhang asked respectfully.

Xie Xing was stunned for a moment.

She had never met the original owner's maternal grandparents, only occasionally hearing them mentioned by Madam Xie.

At first, she was clumsy and awkward, so the headmistress would often complain to Madam Xie. Whenever this happened, Madam Xie would scold her with disappointment.

She said that if it weren't for her maternal grandparents, she wouldn't have acknowledged her as her daughter.

Presumably, those two elderly people don't reject her as their niece.

Tears welled up in Xie Mingzhu's eyes.

Before Xie Xing appeared, her maternal grandparents doted on her. But now that her identity has been revealed, although her maternal grandparents still treat her affectionately, their treatment is naturally not the same as before.

It's all because Xie Xing came back and took away everything that originally belonged to her!

Zhang Mama was always lenient with Xie Xing, so Xie Xing naturally replied obediently, "Mama, my brother arrived just in time. I'm fine and have not been injured."

Madam Xie said irritably, "The Xie family has so many daughters, yet they chose to tie you up. I think you shouldn't leave the hospital anymore. Just stay in the manor and learn the rules properly, so you won't cause trouble outside."

Xie Xing's words went in his left ear and out his right.

Xie Ansheng was still wondering who would target the General's Mansion.

He glanced at Xie Xing helplessly: "Since you don't know anything, stay in the manor and recuperate."

"In a few days, I'll have your three older brothers take you to visit your maternal grandparents so that they can rest easy."

After saying that, Xie Ansheng left in a hurry, without showing any further concern.

Xie Tongchen looked at Xie Xing coldly: "Since you know you have offended someone, you should leave the manor less often in the future."

Xie Xing pretended not to see the indifference in Xie Tongchen's eyes.

For him, the only person worth caring about was Xie Mingzhu.

A while ago, Mingzhu was so helpless, and Xie Tongchen was deeply moved by her dependence on her older brother.

He even loses control sometimes.

But he knew he couldn't.

We must not violate ethical principles and norms.

He could only do his best to make Mingzhu happy.

"Mingzhu, I bought you some cute little trinkets when I went out today. Here, your second brother will give them to you."

After casually giving Xie Xing a few instructions, Xie Tongchen turned to Xie Mingzhu and spoke gently.

His attitude towards Xie Mingzhu and Xie Xing was really too different.

Xie Mingzhu burst into laughter through her tears, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Xie Tongchen: "Mmm!"

"My second brother is still the best to me!"

As she spoke, Xie Mingzhu visibly became more lively.

Xie Xing tilted his head and looked at the two of them.

The two were about to leave.

A feeling of displeasure and resentment welled up inside her.

Xie Xing touched her chest in a daze. These were not her own emotions, but rather the emotions left behind in this body by the original owner.

Xie Xing patted his chest, temporarily suppressing his emotions, and then called out to Xie Tongchen.

"Second brother, it's exclusive to Sister Mingzhu, don't I have it?"