Xie Qinghuan had already prepared pomelo leaf water at home for Xie Jing and Xie Wen to get rid of the bad luck on their bodies.
As soon as Xie Jing and Xie Wen got home, they immediately changed into clean clothes. Instantly, they felt much more refreshed all over.
The prison in the capital was no place for a human being. They never wanted to go in there again in their lives.
Then, Xie Jing raised his head towards Xie Wen and said, "See, my son - in - law is really capable. That's how he managed to get us out."
Xie Wen snorted after hearing this, "So what if he's capable? He's got you as his father - in - law."
Xie Jing immediately got dissatisfied and rolled up his sleeves. "Hey, what do you mean by that?"
"If it weren't for you, would I have had to suffer this kind of punishment?" Xie Wen said irritably.
Not only were they thrown into prison, but they also lost their good official positions.
"You agreed to it back then too. Why are you blaming me now!"
"If it weren't for your sweet talk, would I have agreed!"
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel fiercely, Xie Yanchuan immediately said, "That's enough! Stop arguing!"
Xie Jing immediately shut up.
Then he looked at Xu Henian with joy in his eyes and said, "My good son - in - law, we owe you big this time. Otherwise, I would have lost my old life in there."
He never thought that this son - in - law he got by accident would be so capable.
The more he looked, the more he liked him!
Fortunately, Huan'er didn't marry that Wang Shoucheng back then!
Xie Wen also looked at Xu Henian gratefully and said, "Yes, Henian. If it weren't for you, your Second Uncle's life would have been in danger! From now on, if there's anything you need Second Uncle to do, Second Uncle will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Xu Henian scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Father, Second Uncle, you've got it wrong! It was Fourth Uncle who got you out!"
As soon as these words were said.
Xie Jing and Xie Wen both looked at Xie Jingchu.
They said in unison, "Him?"
Xie Jingchu raised his eyebrows seeing the astonishment in Xie Jing and Xie Wen's eyes, looking rather smug.
Then, Xu Henian told Xie Jing and Xie Wen exactly what had happened in the palace today.
After hearing this, both of them fell silent.
Xie Wen bit his finger and was the first to speak, "Fourth Brother, your life - saving grace, I will never forget for the rest of my life!"
Xie Jing then said, "I... I didn't expect... I didn't expect you to..."
He hesitated.
"Didn't expect me to repay evil with good and save you?" Xie Jingchu directly finished the words Xie Jing hadn't said.
After hearing this, Xie Jing felt extremely ashamed.
He had done so many cruel things to Xie Jingchu back then, but in the end, Xie Jingchu had even given up the iron mine to save him!
In comparison, he was worse than a beast!
"Don't be so grateful to me. I just don't want the Xie Family to fall into Xie Xiu's hands." Xie Jingchu said indifferently.
Although he said so, Xie Jing knew in his heart.
As long as Xie Jingchu had the iron mine in hand, with his ability, within ten years, he would surely be more prosperous than the Xie Family.
However...
Xie Jing showed a pained expression. "Actually, Third Brother is a good guy. He's also very smart. It's just that Father never liked him, which is why a piece of gold has been covered in dust."
Hearing this, Xie Jingchu sneered. "If you get arrested and thrown into prison again, I won't be surprised."
"What do you mean?" Xie Jing looked confused.
Xie Jingchu hooked the corner of his lips and remained silent.
Ruan Jiu said, "Fourth Master means that you've been sold and you're still counting the money for others."
Seeing that Xie Jing still didn't understand, Ruan Jiu continued to explain, "This whole thing was a scheme set up by Third Master. He was the one who reported you to the Emperor. His goal was to get you thrown into prison so that the Xie Family would fall into his hands."
After hearing this, Xie Jing refused to believe it and waved his hand. "No, Third Brother wouldn't treat me like this!"
Seeing that Xie Jing was so stubborn, Xie Yanchuan immediately said, "After you were taken away, Mother and I went to beg Third Uncle to save you. As a result, Third Uncle took all the silver in the yard and Mother's dowry in the name of saving you!
He never intended to get you out from the very beginning!
Moreover, while Grandfather was seriously ill, he took control of the entire Xie Family!"
After hearing this, Xie Jing slapped the table and stood up, scolding angrily, "I never thought he would be so scheming! He's simply despicable!"
"You're not much better. You're not only bad but also stupid." Xie Jingchu mocked seeing Xie Jing's indignant look.
After all, if it weren't for Xie Jing's evil thoughts, Xie Xiu wouldn't have had the chance.
After hearing this, Xie Jing showed an embarrassed look and sat down carefully.
"Fourth Brother, don't worry. When I get back, I won't let Xie Xiu off easily!" Xie Jing said obsequiously to Xie Jingchu.
"Come on. If you're not played around by him, it'll be a miracle." Xie Jingchu said without any mercy.
In the past, if Xie Jing had heard such sarcastic words from Xie Jingchu, he would have been furious.
But today, he actually found them quite pleasant to hear.
At this time, Xie Qinghuan walked over and said to Xie Jing earnestly, "Father, you really should thank Fourth Uncle this time! Don't fight for some things anymore! Huan'er just hopes that you'll be well!"
Xie Yanchuan also chimed in, "Father, I know you want me to inherit the Xie Family's property, but I'm just not cut out for business.
Moreover, Fourth Uncle is smart and capable. He's more suitable to take charge of the Xie Family. From now on, you can just stay in the mansion and enjoy your old age in peace!"
After hearing this, Xie Jing held Xie Yanchuan's hand with one hand and Xie Qinghuan's with the other.
His eyes kept moving back and forth between them.
"Okay, Father promises you. I won't fight anymore." Xie Jing shed tears of emotion, his eyes full of joy after surviving a disaster.
He had fought for power and wealth before, just to suppress Xie Jingchu and keep the Xie Family in his hands.
After this incident today, he just wanted his family to be well and safe.
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On the other hand, everyone in Qinzhou City knew that Xie Jing had fallen, and Xie Jingchu had been driven out of the Xie Family.
Old Master Xie's health was getting worse and worse. He hadn't been seen for several days.
At this time, everyone in the Xie Mansion followed Xie Xiu's lead.
Even when Shen Tang returned to her natal home, she was treated like a star.
She almost raised her chin up to the sky.
"Husband, my father sent someone today to say that my younger brother has reached the age of marriage. He took a fancy to a girl a few days ago, but he can't quite afford the betrothal gifts."
At night, Shen Tang lay in Xie Xiu's arms and said softly.
After hearing this, Xie Xiu smiled and said, "Tang'er is now the mistress of the Xie Family. For such a small matter, why do you need to tell me?
Just go to the treasury and pick out some good things to send over. Consider it my kindness as an elder brother."
The word "mistress" made Shen Tang very happy.
Although Xie Xiu was just a concubine - born son, the eldest and second branches had fallen, and the fourth branch was now silent.
She was worthy of being the mistress.
However, she never dreamed that she would have this day.
"Then Tang'er thanks husband!"
Shen Tang's soft voice made Xie Xiu itch with desire.
His eyes were full of passion. "I've helped Tang'er so much. Shouldn't Tang'er also repay husband?"
Shen Tang immediately understood what Xie Xiu meant.
Her eyes were blurred. Then she shyly lowered her eyes, stretched out her finger, and slowly opened Xie Xiu's robe.
"How does husband want Tang'er to help you?"
"Then Tang'er should help husband have another child."
As soon as the words were out, Xie Xiu immediately pressed on her.
For a moment, the room was filled with an amorous atmosphere.