"Speaking of which, the elder princess is Xie Ruiyao’s grandmother as well," Zhao Mengyu spoke up.
Xiao Jinsen looked at his mother.
He understood her meaning in an instant.
"Failing to marry Bai Mowan and being forced instead to marry Xie Ruiyao was originally our loss. But now that we have married Xie Ruiyao, we have accepted that. However, Xie Ruiyao must certainly not be just a vase," Zhao Mengyu reminded him.
"Yes, my son knows what to do," a cold glint flashed in Xiao Jinsen’s eyes.
As far as he was concerned.
Anyone could be used by him.
To achieve his goals, he would stop at nothing!
After nearly half a month of recuperation, Xie Ruotong’s health was fully restored.
The winter sun was exceptionally pleasant.
Xie Ruotong was strolling in the courtyard.
Then she inadvertently bumped into.
Xie Ruilin, who was also taking a walk in the courtyard.
It was heard that after enduring ten heavy strikes, Song Yanqing had been recuperating at home and hadn’t attended the morning court for half a month.
Seeing him today, it seemed that he had almost fully recovered.
Xie Ruotong didn’t let her gaze linger on Song Yanqing.
Her eyes shifted slightly, taking in Xie Ruilin.
Xie Ruilin had clearly been well-nourished due to her pregnancy during this period.
Her skin was fair and beautiful, her form plump and rounded.
She couldn’t help but glance at her abdomen.
At a little over three months pregnant, her belly wasn’t very noticeable.
"Sister," Xie Ruilin sweetly called out to Xie Ruotong, asking with concern, "How is your health now?"
"It’s no longer a serious issue," Xie Ruotong replied indifferently.
"That’s good to hear, I’ve been worried about your health, it’s good to know you’re alright," Xie Ruilin said hastily.
Xie Ruotong gave a false smile.
The so-called constant worry.
Yet she hadn’t once visited her room to see her.
Not even for appearances.
But then again, she was probably afraid of her.
Afraid she might strangle her to death.
Xie Ruotong’s gaze shifted, turning to Song Yanqing, "Has my husband recovered from his injuries?"
Song Yanqing was slightly startled.
He had not expected Xie Ruotong to take the initiative to ask about him.
After being beaten with those heavy strikes.
He and Xie Ruotong had not met since.
Xie Ruotong had not sent anyone to inquire about his condition either.
Now, suddenly, she expressed concern.
Song Yanqing pursed his lips and answered tepidly, "I have recovered."
"That’s good," Xie Ruotong replied with a faint smile, "then I won’t disturb my husband and sister any longer on their walk."
Xie Ruotong gave Song Yanqing a courteous kowtow and then turned to leave.
Her attitude towards them.
Was distant yet close.
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She simply couldn’t guess what Xie Ruotong was really up to.
Xie Ruilin’s eyes shifted slightly.
She turned to look at Song Yanqing, who was also watching Xie Ruotong’s retreating figure...
Xie Ruotong’s figure and appearance were indeed top-notch.
And now that she was pregnant, she could no longer engage in intimate relations with Song Yanqing.
Xie Ruilin clenched her teeth.
She must not let Xie Ruotong take advantage of the situation during this time!
Once Xie Ruotong was out of sight from Song Yanqing and Xie Ruilin, she went straight out of the Song Residence.
Fei Cui followed Xie Ruotong out.
Initially keeping up with Xie Ruotong, Fei Cui also accompanied her from one shop to another.
Xie Ruotong bought quite a few things.
Mostly typical feminine trinkets and such.
After buying a heap of items.
Fei Cui suddenly lost sight of Xie Ruotong’s figure, searching in vain.
Xie Ruotong was in fact just behind a shop, observing Fei Cui.
Only once she was certain that Fei Cui had lost track of her did she turn to go elsewhere.
She was going to seek out, Gu Xingchuan.
The matter of Qiao’er’s innocence.
Even after more than half a month, she had no intention of letting it go.
She had stopped asking Song Yanqing to investigate the truth because she didn’t believe that Song Yanqing discovering the truth would change anything.
But if she found the evidence herself.
At least she would have a trump card!
Having left the Ancient Medical Hall, no more than an hour had passed.
Gu Xingchuan was someone she trusted.
One could say that aside from Ye Qichi, there was only Gu Xingchuan.
But Ye Qichi’s status was special, and there were many matters Xie Ruotong found inconvenient to discuss with Ye Qichi.
Given the current situation, they stood at two opposing sides.
To avoid suspicion, it was even more critical to minimize contact.
Otherwise, if someone with ulterior motives became suspicious, it would be detrimental to both sides.
Xie Ruotong returned to the Song Residence.
Just as she reached the front gate.
She saw Song Yanqing hurrying out with some house servants as if there was some urgent matter.
Upon seeing Xie Ruotong’s nonchalant return, Song Yanqing clearly paused in surprise.