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Gu Heng probably never would have thought that he would be embarrassed by Xie Jingqi's words. It didn't seem possible for those women that he thought were unnecessary to ask him to send them away, it wasn't to send them away, it was Xie Jingqi who was making things difficult for him. She was determined to leave, even if he had to tear down the entire house, Xie Jingqi probably wouldn't stay.

Everyone seemed very fair, but when they really broke up, they realized that they wouldn't be able to take out even the slightest bit of chips to keep her in, which also meant that there was another storm over at the Xie Family.

Needless to say, Lady Xu was definitely the first to flare up, but before she came knocking, Xie Cen took the initiative to call Gu Heng and Xie Jingqi over to their house for a chat.

Looking at the daughter in front of him, Xie Cen felt that he did not use much thought on this second daughter of his previously. It was true that she did not please him, but seeing her current state, Xie Cen felt a little pity in his heart.

"In the days between you two, I only ask you, whose idea was it to go to the side courtyard?"

Xie Jingqi said: "It was daughter who insisted on going."

Xie Cen glanced at the silent Gu Heng beside him, "You also agree with her?"

"Father-in-law, I didn't take good care of her and made her suffer quite a bit. Although I don't agree, I respect her opinion."

"So that's what you mean?"

Xie Cen's question not only had a personal meaning to it, but also had meaning to it as the future Patriarch of the Marquis Mansion. With just two questions, it had asked Gu Heng's entire stand and attitude, it was worthy of being called Elder Official Xie.

For example, the Marquis's evaluation of Gu Heng, he said that he was not strong enough to shoulder the big picture, but Xie Jingqi's problem had pushed him to a whole different world. The relationship between Xie Jingqi and her wife, or even the relationship between them, was all based on his words, as long as he decided, she would be the one to bear the responsibility for all the problems in the future.

Only now did Gu Heng realize that he had thought of everything too simply. What he felt was just the problem of an concubine, and the problem that Xie Jingqi had to leave behind, was that her Xie Family was not happy about it, at most, it was just that, in any case, it was Xie Jingqi's own request, but in the end, he realized that she could not solve any of these problems.

Yes, this is what I mean, I respect Jing Qi's idea, I will not stop her if she wants to go to the courtyard, and I welcome her if she wants to come back, not because I don't want to fight for it, but because I feel that if people don't pay attention to her, it will only increase my anger, but the position of second young mistress of Marquis Mansion will always be hers, so even if she goes to the courtyard, I will not treat her unfairly, and I will not stop her wherever she wants to go.

Gu Heng finally said a few sincere words in front of Xie Cen. This was the result of him considering everyone as a whole, because the past proved that the clan's binding was not enough to resolve the conflict between them. To be able to solve it in such a calm and collected manner was already an extremely good thing.

Xie Cen nodded his head, "Gu Heng, you go out first, I have a few words to say to Jing Qi."

Gu Heng glanced at Xie Jingqi, then turned and left the study. After the door closed, Xie Cen asked: "What grievances do you have in your heart, why didn't you come to discuss it with your mother?"

In Xie Cen's heart, the Lady Xu doted on Xie Jingqi the most, and felt that the mother and daughter should have told him everything that they knew. Furthermore, Xie Jingqi's decision to go to the side courtyard itself surprised him, although he did not really like this daughter of his, but this matter concerned her for the rest of her life.

Father, what is in my heart is not injustice, but despair, or perhaps seeing through everything. So, it is not just a moment of anger, and I do not think that my mother would understand, so I made my own decision. I know that my family members do not like me very much, and I have never helped them in their entire lives.

Xie Cen frowned as he looked at her. He did not know if it was because he was shocked by the changes in each of his daughters, or perhaps it was because he felt guilty for not understanding them, the third girl was one, and the second girl was another, but Elder Official Xie was after all a Elder Official Xie, and being too intimate with one's children was not his style. So he nodded his head in an instant, "Since you've decided, I won't say anything, but you can only depend on yourself for the rest of your life."

He never hesitated when it was time to let go, even if the man was his own flesh and blood.

Xie Jingqi kowtowed to him three times before turning around and leaving the study room.

He was stopped by the Lady Xu who had already lost all sense of reason, and he cursed at her like a shrew. If not for Xie Jingyi's persuasion, he would have smashed his face with a teacup. But Gu Heng did not dodge or explain, as if he had made up his mind to admit his mistake.

"What exactly is the meaning of your Marquis Mansion? You actually did this kind of thing that lacks eight lifetimes worth of virtue, I'm a good girl that married you, and yet you want me to chase you to the guest courtyard in just a few years? What kind of peace do you have, do you think that all of us from the Xie Family have already died!?" If he can't say what's going on, then don't even think of leaving the Xie Family Palace! "

Xu Jingshu advised: "Aunt, we should at least wait for Second Cousin Sister to come out with Uncle and see what they have to say.

Xie Jingyi had confidence in her words now, and looked as if she was going to stand up for everyone, but it was obvious that she was not going to solve the problem, and even had the intention of setting fire to everyone. Xie Jingyi could not bear to watch, but he did not know what to say to her, and only said: "Mother, it is useless for you to call me brother-in-law, now that things have gotten to this point, why not sit down and discuss it properly, it has not reached an irrevocable stage."

"Negotiate? Look at him, his attitude is one where you want to discuss, he just doesn't care, there's no guarantee in his heart that he will be happy, our Second Miss isn't a perfect place for his precious aunt to go, what else is there to discuss, do you think he will stay, even if our Second Miss wanted to leave himself, he would be forced to leave, he might not even be able to bear the grievances at home, wuu, my poor Second Miss … "

If not for the grievances in her heart, who would have properly wanted to go to such a place to chat for the rest of her life? What she cared about the most was this second daughter and son-in-law of hers, going from a young master that she was proud of to a young master that had embarrassed her face.

So, Gu Heng did not have anything to refute with, nor did he have any grounds to refute with, he could make noise in front of the Marquis, could close the door and argue with Xie Jingqi, but he could not speak in front of the people from the Xie Family, because anything he said was wrong, as long as they could not keep him there, he would take the blame.

"Big Sis, you don't have to speak up for me. It's inevitable that my mother-in-law will be angry, so I have nothing else to say."

"You … "Look at his attitude …" Lady Xu was so angry that his hands were trembling.

After that, when Xie Jingqi saw this scene, she just kneeled down in front of Lady Xu, "Mother, please don't be angry, your own body is useless, your daughter did not live up to expectations, I have already explained it all to father, just treat it as if I did not live anymore, I have already made up my mind, and will not stay in Marquis Mansion anymore, whether I die or live, it will all be your daughter's life, don't say anymore."

It was only at this time that Gu Heng finally looked at Xie Jingqi with mixed emotions. He had mixed feelings about this, why did he become like this?

Because of Xie Jingqi's attitude, all of Lady Xu's remaining rationality crumbled and scattered all over her body. She did not hesitate to slap him hard and she fell to the ground right after. Gu Heng's legs moved as if he wanted to step forward to help her up, but in the end, he did not move.

Lady Xu pointed at Xie Jingqi's nose, and was so angry that she couldn't speak, "How, how could I possibly have raised such a disappointing thing like you! How could she let her go to the side courtyard? Do you think that you can continue to live your life there? Don't come back and cry, I won't care about you when the time comes! "

Second Cousin, you are really something. Why are you so upset? Weren't there still uncles to make decisions for you? In the end, I won't make you suffer a loss. Even if you say a word of grievance, Aunt won't be so angry that you won't fight.

Xie Jingqi stood up from the ground, one side of her face was faintly red and swollen. Here, Xie Jingyi had just given them a slap, and Lady Xu had also given them another slap, so even if she had to return the favor back to them, she would not say a single word more. She only gave them a deep bow, then turned and left.

Seeing that, Gu Heng also cupped his hands in respect to Lady Xu and Xie Jingyi, and followed him out. Lady Xu pointed at the backs of the two, but was unable to utter a single word.

After that, Xie Jingyi came to Marquis Mansion and told Xie Jingxi about the matters in the Xie Clan, and then let out a sigh, "I never thought that Second Miss would one day turn into this. I always felt that it doesn't matter if she is stubborn, or if she doesn't understand the ways of the world, she will never fall into the mud under the care of my parents, but we all forgot one thing, which is her own nature and will.

I also think that way, the more you persuade me to add oil to the fire, the more I will go to the side yard to stay for a few days. Maybe after things have calmed down, everyone can sit down and discuss things properly, and the mother will have to rely on big sister to take care of them, when the Second Miss goes to the side yard, I will also send people to take good care of her, so she won't be wronged.

The two sisters had agreed on a deal. They then went to pack up Xie Jingqi's things and prepared to send her to the guest courtyard together. However, at the same time, the matter of the Imperial Consort Shen s in the palace also came to light.