The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Chapter 926: The Xie Family Wants to Become an Imperial Merchant

Bei Hui frowned slightly when she heard this, but she did not move. "Your Highness will not see guests unless it is an important matter."

The nobleman seemed to have anticipated this. He signaled his attendants to fetch a bundle of hemp rope and handed it to the guard, and said gently, "Tie me up tighter. I do have something important to discuss with the princess. Please pass it on, young lady."

When the young master of Wuzhou Xie's family was tied up and taken into the cabin by the guards, he still had a calm expression and a gentle look.

He didn't even bring two followers on board. This courage alone was enough to impress people.

At that time, Anxia sat upright, his eyes slightly narrowed, and he looked at the person who came carefully.

The young man had a good-looking face, with a smile on his thin lips, and a noble demeanor mixed with a dashing and romantic temperament. The most outstanding thing was his eyes, which were as black as ink, but with the corners of his eyes slightly raised, and it seemed as if there were stars floating in his eyes.

If you look closely, she is somewhat similar to Cen Yuan. However, Cen Yuan's eyebrows are like knives, and her whole body is filled with a chilling coldness; while the one in front of him is like a willow reflected in a spring stream, with a natural and elegant charm.

At that time, Anxia's eyes turned slightly, and she had already thought about it. She looked majestic, "Untie me, and give me a seat."

After the maid finished serving tea, she asked, "Mr. Xie, what brings you here this time?"

Master Xie hesitated for a moment and said, "This is a serious matter. Your Highness, can we talk to you alone?"

Bei Hui took a step forward and shouted, "How dare you!"

Shi Anxia's fingertips gently stroked the teacup, and the green porcelain made her nails look as smooth as jade. She glanced at Bei Hui, who immediately fell silent and stepped back.

"No problem." Shi Anxia raised the corners of her lips slightly, "Since Master Xie said it's a matter of great importance..." She raised her hand slightly, and the attendants in the cabin filed out, leaving only Bei Hui and Dong Xi standing with their hands hanging down, "You can tell me now."

Master Xie chuckled suddenly, with a gleam of light in the corners of his eyes, "Your Highness is very courageous."

There were only two women left in the cabin. If he had any evil intentions, he could probably succeed with just one strike.

Shi Anxia picked up the teacup, the clear tea in the cup reflected her deep eyes, and she said slowly, "If Mr. Xie has ill intentions, you might as well guess whether you will be made into fish sashimi in Guicheng or minced meat in Tiema City. I don't mind choosing a destination for you."

Mr. Xie's smile suddenly faded, and he bowed properly as his sleeves fell down, "I am sorry for being rude."

When he stood up, he saw that the elegantly decorated cabin was completely silent. The princess' eyelashes did not even flutter, and the two maids behind her did not move at all. Only the smoke from the gilded beast stove was rising.

He lowered his eyelashes and sat down again. "I followed Your Highness all the way. After leaving the capital, when Your Highness stayed at the Qingliu Inn in Qingcheng, Yuanzhou, I happened to be there too."

Shi Anxia frowned slightly, but did not interrupt.

Master Xie paused, "That night, a woman dressed as a wet nurse in your Highness' entourage had a secret meeting with someone."

"That man used only half a jade copper coin to force the girl to drink a bowl of medicine." Master Xie caught a glimpse of the princess's gradually losing color.

When Shi Anxia heard this, her face turned pale and ugly. But she tried to maintain her dignity and demeanor, "What are the characteristics of that woman?"

Master Xie shrugged. "It was dark, so I couldn't see clearly. Fortunately, my people secretly followed the man and rescued a baby about one year old. Your Highness only needs to take the child to a few wet nurses. Whoever claims the child will own the child."

"What do you want?" Shi Anxia raised his eyebrows and got straight to the point.

Mr. Xie suddenly smiled and said, "I do have a request."

Shi Anxia's eyes were indifferent, "Speak."

"The Xie family of Wuzhou has been engaged in tea and silk business for a hundred years, but it has never been able to rank among the imperial merchants." He stood up and bowed solemnly, "I would like to exchange this good relationship for your royal advice in two years."

Shi Anxia understood, "The Xie family wants to become an imperial merchant. If this is true, I will take note of it."

Master Xie hurriedly bowed again, "Thank you, Princess."

An hour later, a little girl over a year old cried softly and was quietly wrapped in a quilt, with traces of tears on her little face.

Bei Hui took the child and handed it to the princess.

Just as Master Xie was about to bow and leave, he suddenly heard a voice from behind him, "Wait a minute."

When he turned around, he heard the princess ask, "May I know Mr. Xie's name?"

Master Xie lowered his head and smiled, his wide sleeves fluttering like crane wings, "My name is Yu."

The ending tone of the word "玉" had not yet faded away when the person had retreated to the cabin door, leaving only a wisp of agarwood fragrance mixed with river mist, lingering between the gradually closing curtains.

Shi Anxia ordered coldly, "Bring all the wet nurses up here."

After a while, the wet nurses were taken into the warm cabin.

……

Xie Yu heard from his subordinates that a nanny named Su claimed the child and was secretly dealt with by the princess and thrown into the river.

Xie Yu tapped the celadon teacup with his knuckles and forced a faint smile, "Everyone says that the princess of Beiyi is kind and compassionate, but it turns out that it's just not time for bloodshed."

He thought about it and pondered, "I think there is no good doctor in Guicheng. Let's send a doctor to the princess. I'm afraid that the one-year-old little marquis has been poisoned to some extent."

The subordinate replied, "Your Highness forgot that Zhuo Qiran is still on the boat."

Xie Yu was a little annoyed. "Yes, if you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten. This person is so troublesome... Forget it, don't touch him."

Don't touch people who practice Gu, or you'll get into trouble.

Zhuo Qiran escaped the disaster and was in a hurry on the ship, frequently going in and out of the young marquis's cabin.

Everyone knows that the young marquis is not well! It seems that he has been poisoned.

At three quarters past midnight, when Anxia lifted the pearl curtain inside the warm cabin, she saw a moon-white figure sitting in the dark, holding a swaddling baby.

The candlelight in the cabin flickered slightly, casting shadows of the beads on the curtain.

The woman slowly raised her head—it was Nanny Su who was supposed to drown in the river.

She was pale as paper, but had a good appearance.

At that time, Anxia sat down silently.

Nanny Su crawled forward on her knees, the baby in her arms rustling, and she lay at the princess's feet, forming a silent silhouette.

"Stand up." Shi Anxia gestured for him to take a seat.

Nanny Su refused to get up and insisted on kneeling on the ground.

"You can't stay with the young marquis anymore." Shi Anxia said lightly.

Nanny Su knew this day would come, and she just shed tears silently.

If you miss such a good job, it will be difficult to find it again in the future.

Then Anxia asked, "Your husband beats you, and your mother-in-law swaps your child, are you still willing to go home?"

When she said "Change your child", her tone suddenly became cold.

There was a hint of hatred in Su Ma's eyes, "No, I'm not going back."

"Then are you willing to get away with the crime of assassinating the young marquis?" Shi Anxia asked gently.

Although Nanny Su was considered smart, she still didn't understand.

Shi Anxia patiently explained, "You are charged with the crime of murdering the young marquis, and I am using this as an excuse to demand compensation from your mother-in-law and husband. They will definitely cut ties with you. But, have you thought it through?"

Madam Su nodded hurriedly, "I have thought it through! I have thought it through very clearly."

I can’t go back to that home!

If the princess had not taken her daughter away in advance, there is no telling what her daughter would have been tortured by her mother-in-law.

Nanny Su closed her eyes and let the tears fall.