I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 445 She Should Return to the Xie Family (Bonus Chapter)

They whispered to each other, exchanging glances with a mixture of surprise and doubt in their eyes.

"Isn't this the wife of the second young master of the Xie family?"

"Yes, I heard that she had a son with Xie Zhongzhi... Later, for some reason, she disappeared."

"How did you end up here again, and now you're the Princess's adopted sister?"

The ladies who recognized Xu Liuer were filled with doubt and whispered among themselves.

But when they looked up again...

Seeing Gao Yunzhi standing next to Xu Liuer, all the questions and guesses in her heart were immediately swallowed back.

Regardless of what happened before, Xu Liuer is now the adopted sister publicly recognized by the Eldest Princess and belongs to the Eldest Princess's household.

That's not a place they can freely discuss.

At this moment, Xu Liuer turned her head and quietly looked at Gao Yunzhi beside her.

My eyes welled up with tears, and they were filled with gratitude.

If it weren't for Gao Yunzhi and Qin Jiuwei, how could she stand here so upright today?

She will never forget this protection and trust.

After a brief moment of surprise and private speculation, everyone in the hall quickly regained their composure.

The ladies stepped forward to pay their respects, smiling and congratulating the Princess and Xu Liuer.

The hall was filled with a peaceful and lively atmosphere.

As dusk fell and the sky darkened, the lanterns in front of the Marquis's mansion were already lit with a soft glow.

Qin Jiuwei led Xie Yanli and the children back to the Marquis's residence from the Princess's residence.

As soon as they stepped off the carriage, they saw Lord Xie and his wife walking hurriedly out of the mansion.

Both were dressed in casual clothes; Lord Xie's clothes were slightly disheveled, and he looked anxious.

Even Madam Xie's hair was disheveled.

Upon seeing Qin Jiuwei and the others, their eyes lit up, and they hurriedly went to greet them.

Lord Xie asked the question immediately, his voice urgent and heavy.

"Yanli, Jiuwei, did you two go to the Princess's residence today?"

Qin Jiu frowned slightly, but nodded without changing his expression.

Upon seeing this, Madam Xie immediately stepped forward, her tone filled with barely suppressed anxiety and excitement.

"We heard from others that the Princess had taken a sworn sister today, and upon closer inquiry, it turned out to be Xu Liuer!"

Lord Xie's expression was solemn as he added in a deep voice, "Liu'er is our Xie family's daughter-in-law. Even though Chongzhi is gone, she should still be a member of our Xie family!"

"She can't stay outside! She should go back to the Xie family!"

Madam Xie nodded repeatedly, her tone hurried.

"Yes, Liu'er is a daughter-in-law of the Xie family! A proper daughter-in-law! We must bring her back!"

As Qin Jiuwei listened to their words, a coldness gradually surfaced in her eyes.

She looked up, her eyes cold and her voice indifferent.

"Although Xu Liuer entered the Xie family back then, she was never formally admitted to the ancestral hall, nor was she ever listed in the family genealogy."

“In terms of etiquette, she is not really considered a member of the Xie family.”

The atmosphere suddenly became stagnant.

Lord Xie and Madam Xie's expressions changed, and they opened their mouths, but for a moment they were speechless.

Qin Jiuwei spoke calmly and deliberately, adding another subtle blow.

"Now that Liu'er has been personally recognized as the adopted sister by the Princess, if we rashly go to her door to look for her, it would be like slapping the Princess in the face in public."

"At that time, we will offend the eldest princess."

"If I may be so bold as to say something, Your Excellency and Madam, you should think this through carefully."

Her tone was gentle and composed, with a smile on her face, and with just a few words, she had them firmly pinned down on the spot.

Lord Xie and Madam Xie remained silent for a moment.

But soon a feeling of resentment welled up inside me.

Xie Zhongzhi is gone, and so is Xie Siyuan!

If we can bring Xu Liuer back, the second branch of the family will finally have someone!

Madam Xie gritted her teeth, "But she is, after all, a member of the Xie family. How can we... how can we just let it go like this!"

Lord Xie also said coldly, "Even if she didn't enter the ancestral hall, she gave birth to a child for Chongzhi, so she is a daughter-in-law of the Xie family. We can't let her rely on someone else and cut off our lineage!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei frowned slightly, about to speak.

Suddenly, Xie Yanli spoke up from the side, his voice deep and powerful.

“If Xu Liu’er wanted to come back, she would have come back long ago. Now that she has gone to the Princess’s residence and is staying there, the meaning is quite clear.”

"She doesn't want to go back to the Xie family, nor does she want to come back."

"Father, grandmother, you'd better give up this idea as soon as possible."

These words were chilling, merciless, and struck right at the heart.

Lord Xie's face instantly turned bright red, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged.

But he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

Qin Jiuwei stood quietly beside Xie Yanli, her gaze calm, but a hidden smile appeared in her eyes.

After hearing Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli's words, Lord Xie and Madam Xie felt a chill in their hearts and finally understood.

The two of them have completely stopped listening to them...

They don't care about their opinions and ideas.

They used to be considerate of their feelings, but now they don't care at all...