Chapter 192 Exchange

Prime Minister Xia suddenly changed his tone, "You set the fire in the new house, didn't you?"

Zi'an laughed, "Master Xiang has a very good imagination, maybe you will know who released it."

She doesn't admit it, but she doesn't deny it either.

Ximen Xiaoyue said coldly: "It really is you? What kind of enmity do I have with you? Are you going to set fire to me?"

Zi'an's smile deepened, and he looked at Ximen Xiaoyue's angry but innocent face, "Mrs. It was planned, but because there is no evidence, I can't be too sure about it, so I can't admit to the crime accused by Madam."

Ximen Xiaoyue's almond-shaped eyes widened, with indescribable indignation, she finally understood why her grandfather told her not to deal with Yuan's mother and daughter, she really underestimated them.

There was nothing to say here. Even though Prime Minister Xia was suspicious and even convinced, he couldn't testify against her.

Even if there is evidence, can he stand up to the investigation? No, today's Prime Minister's Mansion can no longer be impacted by any right and wrong.

As for the old lady brought Yuan Shi into the inner room, Lan Yu helped her to an old chair that was in disrepair and made her sit down.

Yuan Shi reached out to touch the back of the chair, stood like this, and said, "Madam, if you have something to say, just say it, I'll just stand."

The inner room is lit with a tung oil lamp the size of a bean, the light is dim, the windows are closed tightly, and it is difficult for the light of the corridor lamp to come in. It seemed particularly eerie and dark.

To Yuan Shi, these atmospheres were completely normal, and she couldn't see them anyway.

The old lady looked at Yuan Shi, and remembered that when she was just getting started, she really didn't like Yuan Shi at that time, because she was too famous and would cause a lot of disputes and troubles for the Xiangfu.

In the end, it was proved that there was no. After she entered the door, she was indeed cultivating her mind and character. She didn't even talk about poetry, but only took care of housework.

But the fate between people is like this. When you don't like a person, what she does is wrong, even breathing is the original sin.

The old lady said to Lan Yu: "Help the lady to the old man's side."

Lan Yu curled her mouth, but she still stepped forward to support Yuan Shi as she said.

After Yuan Shi sat down, she turned to the old lady with a plain face, "Madam, let's get to the point, it's late, so as not to delay the old lady's rest."

The old lady looked at her and said: "You must hate Laoshen very much, don't you?"

Yuan Shi nodded, "Yes!"

Yuan Shi didn't give face at all, and even didn't hide her hatred at all, which made the old lady's eyes sullen.

"What is the reason why you hate the old man?" The old lady asked patiently.

Yuan Shi said quietly: "Because you have never cared about Zi'an, and it has been the same for so many years. When the prime minister forced her to marry, you, a grandmother, don't care about blood and blood, but only care about the so-called marriage benefits. Helping Xia Wan'er climb to the position of Crown Princess, disregarding Zi'an's lifelong happiness."

The old lady shook her head, "No, it's not because of this that you hate the old lady, but because when Chen Linglong entered the mansion, the old lady didn't help you drive her away, but kept her in the mansion and even took away your mistress' authority. "

Yuan smiled lightly, a little ironically, "What does it have to do with Chen Linglong? If she hadn't forced Zi'an to marry her, she wouldn't be able to arouse my hatred. As for driving Chen Linglong out of the house, why would I ask the old lady to help me? I can drive her away by myself, and as for the so-called mistress' power, it is even more like a cloud to me, and I have never paid attention to it at all."

"If you can really get rid of Chen Linglong, you won't be left out in the cold these years. Don't be too arrogant. Now that you are named the county head, you will speak louder, but we all know in our hearts that you were How helpless."

"I knew from the very beginning that the child Chen Linglong was pregnant with was not from the Xiangfu, and I have enough evidence to prove it. Do you think I can't drive her away based on this?"

The old lady's eyes turned cold, "Don't talk nonsense, Chen Linglong was indeed pregnant that day, but it has been confirmed by Dr. Li that she took medicine to have an abortion. Therefore, Xia Wan'er and Xia Lin are both flesh and blood of the Prime Minister's family."

Yuan smiled lightly, "Old lady, we don't need to whitewash the peace, I thought you came to me to say some heartfelt words, but if you want to deceive yourself in a high-sounding way, then I think it's better not to waste everyone's time , I think that our relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is not enough for us to have a peaceful dialogue."

Hearing this, Lan Yu snapped, "How can you be so rude? Even if you are named the head of the county, you still have to respect the old lady. She is still your mother-in-law."

Lan Yu is the aunt who has been serving the old lady for a long time. In the mansion, she and Cuiyu are almost half masters. The old lady also values ​​them very much. On weekdays, even Mrs. Linglong has to be respectful and polite to them both. Needless to say, Yuan Shi never dared to provoke them. She didn't expect to be named the county head, not only to save her face, but also to act presumptuously in front of the old lady.

What a villain!

A cold smile curled up on Yuan's lips, "Lanyu, remember your identity before you talk to me. If you think that the slap you were given by Cai Zi'an just now is not enough to wake you up, then you are not close to death." Far."

Lan Yu was furious, "Ma'am, you speak so loudly. In your eyes, killing someone is as easy as crushing an ant. I want to see how Ma'am can make my death not far away."

Yuan Shi turned to the old lady, "Old lady, do you think we can continue talking?"

The old lady waved her hand and asked Lan Yu to step aside. Although Lan Yu was angry, she didn't dare to disobey the old lady, so she had to stand aside resentfully, but the anger in her eyes did not diminish at all.

The old lady looked at Yuan Shi with a complicated expression. She never knew that Yuan Shi had such a tough side. She thought she was weak and could be bullied. Without this confidence and courage.

However, looking at it now, he may have misjudged Yuan Shi.

"Okay, I don't beat around the bush anymore, you go tell Zi'an and let her say a few words for Ximen Xiaoqing in front of Murong Jie. This prison disaster is inevitable, and the sentence may be lighter. It’s good to have an explanation to the Duke’s Mansion.”

"What are the conditions of the exchange?" Yuan asked simply.

The old lady sneered, "Don't worry, I won't let you suffer in vain. Longan's deed of prostitution is with me. If she is willing to talk about it and can reduce the punishment for Ximen Xiaoqing, I will give her the deed of prostitution."

Yuan said: "Okay, it's a deal!"

The old lady didn't expect her to agree so quickly, she always felt that there was some kind of trick, "Are you sure she can let the regent be lenient to Ximen Xiaoqing?"

Yuan Shi said: "My lord will not show favoritism, but I have a way."