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Chapter 1368: Where Should I Stay?
🕑 Added 2023-08-21 22:50:14 +0000 UTCChapter 1368: Where Should I Stay?
Shu Yu looked at Xiao Shi in front of her; indeed, she had been through a lot.
"What about your parents?" The Xiao family didn't seem to have any plans to spare her parents either.
Xiao Shi replied, "My husband said that it would be acceptable for me to fake my death, but if my parents were also affected and passed away, it would cause too much commotion. The Xiao family isn't foolish, and the Second Prince and the Third Prince are particularly suspicious. If all three of us in our family were to have problems, no one could escape from it."
As a result, Xiao Shi's parents were still in the Xiao family's residence.
Fortunately, the Xiao family kept a closer eye on Xiao Shi, but they weren't as strict with her parents.
Moreover, since Xiao Shi had just "passed away," they wouldn't act against her parents in the short term.
Xiao Shi's father was also poisoned, but it was the same type as Xiao Shi's, and Xiang Weinan had already obtained the antidote to slowly cure him.
"My husband promised me that he would frequently visit the Xiao family to check on my parents. After experiencing the loss of their daughter, he, as a son-in-law, should visit often to console them. In this way, he can observe my parents' condition and also make the Xiao family wary."
As long as they persevered for a while longer, the emperor would take action, and her parents would be able to leave the Xiao family.
Shu Yu nodded when she heard this. "Lord Xiang is considerate and will take good care of your parents. You can rest assured."
"Mhmm."
"Then, what brings you here this time?"
Xiao Shi lifted her head and smiled as she took out a letter from her sleeve. "This is from my husband for you."
Shu Yu hesitated, not really wanting to take the letter as she felt it might contain unfavorable news.
Xiao Shi insisted and extended it to her. With a sigh in her heart, Shu Yu reluctantly accepted it.
Upon opening the letter, she found that it contained some entrusted arrangements from Xiang Weinan.
Xiang Weinan wrote that Xiao Shi grew up in the capital, and her reputation was widespread. Staying there would be unsafe.
After much thought, he believed that sending her to Jiangyuan County would be the best choice.
Firstly, Shu Yu was here, and she knew Xiao Shi, making her a trusted acquaintance.
Secondly, Xiao Shi had lived here for a period before and could adapt to the environment. After experiencing life and death, being here might put her at ease.
Thirdly, Dong'an Prefecture was currently under the control of officials who were loyal to the emperor, whether the new governor or the county magistrate. Even the black market had retreated from Dong'an Prefecture, making it the safest place.
Therefore, Xiang Weinan asked Shu Yu to help arrange a place for Xiao Shi. Once the situation in the capital was resolved, he would bring her back.
Shu Yu clenched her fist slowly. Dammit...
Xiao Shi's face showed a hint of embarrassment. "Shu Yu, I know I'm causing you a lot of trouble by coming here. But at this point, I don't know what to do. When my husband mentioned sending me out of the capital, you were the first person I thought of, and I never expected that my husband was thinking the same thing. Don't worry, my husband has arranged for someone to take care of my daily life, and I can take care of myself... "
Shu Yu quickly raised her head and smiled, saying, "It's alright, it's not a bother. Master Xiang has helped me a lot in the past, and you coming to Jiangyuan County is just a small favor for me. You don't have to feel uneasy."
Xiao Shi had indeed changed a lot.
After experiencing life and death, her temperament was no longer as overbearing as before.
Xiao Shi let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you."
"But the problem is, where should you stay? There are many people in the capital who know you, but there are also quite a few in Jiangyuan County who are familiar with you. Although the prefect magistrate and county magistrate here are loyal to the emperor, it's hard to guarantee that your whereabouts won't be leaked."
