The evil woman becomes the concubine and the villain is crushed to ashes

She looked as if it had nothing to do with her and was indifferent, which left the Fifth Prince speechless.

After a long silence, the fifth prince suddenly changed the subject.

"I heard about the Qingfeng Academy. Have you discussed with your father and your elder brother and come to any conclusion? Do you need my help?"

After hearing this, Xie Lingxi breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the Fifth Prince had given up his suspicions, at least for the time being.

Xie Lingxi didn't waste any words and simply told the Fifth Prince the countermeasures she and her family had discussed.

The fifth prince was a little surprised after hearing this.

"You don't look like such an impulsive person. If you make the Xiao family lose face, it will be equivalent to making the Third Prince lose face. The Third Prince is not a broad-minded person."

"You have always been friendly to the Third Prince, and now you are striking hard at the Xiao family. This is equivalent to admitting that you were deliberately playing tricks on the Third Prince. Aren't you afraid that the Third Prince will retaliate against you?"

"I have to remind you that the Third Prince is still a prince after all. If he really wants to target the Xie family, your Xie family will probably have a hard time in the future."

Xie Lingxi had anticipated this and had already analyzed the pros and cons. She smiled and spoke.

"Don't worry, Fifth Prince. There will be a good show in the court. The Third Prince will have to sing along. I'm afraid he won't be able to take care of our Xie family."

Seeing Xie Lingxi's cunning look like a little fox, the Fifth Prince became curious for a moment.

But after all, this is the Xie family's business. Since Xie Lingxi doesn't ask me how to deal with my enemies, I naturally won't ask how the Xie family will deal with their enemies.

Keeping the proper distance is the way to get along in the long run, and I really don’t have the energy to take care of the Xie family’s affairs now.

Xie Lingxi was right. In order to catch the thief and seize the stolen goods, we need sufficient evidence to find out all those people who killed her mother.

Although there is now a witness, the testimony of this so-called witness is not enough to convict Concubine Wan and Concubine Shun.

We have to find more powerful witnesses.

The fifth prince stood up and said, "Okay, after meeting Miss Xie today, I have a better understanding of you. It seems that you are confident in dealing with the Xiao family, so I will not take any action."

"As for me, I will continue to confirm with you when I find out. However, there is one thing I need to inform you in advance. I will find a way to capture that young lady Feng and have her interrogated."

When talking about Feng Xiaoniang, a hint of murderous intent flashed in the fifth prince's eyes.

Xie Lingxi frowned slightly and couldn't help but remind him.

"Your Highness, arrest him and interrogate him directly. If you leave any traces, it will easily alert the enemy. Feng Xiaoniang's son Xiao Yu'an is a scheming man. This incident at Qingfeng Academy was caused by him."

"Although Xiao Yuanshan may be behind this, it's not like we haven't dealt with Xiao Yuanshan before, and we have some understanding of his style of doing things."

"The incident at Qingfeng Academy this time was more likely the work of Xiao Yu'an. It was shameless and despicable. If Your Highness wants to capture Feng Xiaoniang, you must be on guard against Xiao Yu'an."

The fifth prince waved his hand and sneered.

"If it's so troublesome, then catch them all together!"

Xie Lingxi was choked.

I have often heard that the Fifth Prince is a humble and polite prince, but now it seems that the rumors are not credible.

After all, he is the emperor's son. Isn't it normal for him to be a bit domineering and proud?

Xie Lingxi just laughed, but still objected.

"Your Highness, if you really want to take action, then wait a little longer and let our Xie family vent their anger first. There will be a big show in the court next. I believe that everyone in the capital will focus on this big show. It will not be too late for Your Highness to take action at that time, and it will be easier to hide and not be discovered."

The fifth prince thought for a moment, then looked at Xie Lingxi and said.

"Okay, now that you say so, I'll wait."

After the fifth prince finished speaking, he walked away.

Panshi first sent Xie Lingxi and the others back to the private room before leaving.

Seeing the secret door closed again, Qiao'er, who had been silent all this time, breathed a sigh of relief.

Xie Lingxi glanced at her and smiled: "What's wrong?"

Qiao'er covered her chest and said with some fear.

"Miss, this is the first time I've been so close to a prince. The Fifth Prince looked so scary just now. Although His Highness was very polite to you, I could still sense that he was quite angry when he first spoke to you, but he seemed to be much better afterwards..."

Xie Lingxi smiled and touched Qiao'er's nose.

"Girl, you are really more perceptive. Yes, the Fifth Prince was indeed a little angry just now. He must be suspicious of me..."

"Suspect the young lady? Why would the Fifth Prince doubt the young lady?"

Qiao'er was a little surprised and asked quickly.

Xie Lingxi didn't want to say anything more. Just let her doubt. Anyway, hasn't her doubt been dispelled now?

Xie Lingxi stood up and said, "Okay, we're very busy today. Now that we've finished our work here, there are other things waiting for us. Let's go to the Yang family!"

When Qiao'er heard this, she thought of something and her eyes lit up.

"Okay! I'll go get the carriage right away!"

The carriage was driving on the way to Yang's house. There were many pedestrians on the street and it was very lively. Suddenly, the carriage slowed down, then returned to its original speed. The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Lan Ye came in directly.

"Miss, Ge Guihua has been taken away by Butcher Wang. It was Ge Xinghua who negotiated the betrothal gift herself, ten taels of silver. I followed Ge Xinghua all the way into the city. Ge Xinghua was waiting in front. She wanted to see you, so I came here specially to remind you."

Before Xie Lingxi could say anything, the carriage suddenly stopped in an abrupt manner. Xie Lingxi leaned forward. Lan Ye stepped forward swiftly and pushed Xie Lingxi and Qiao'er back to their seats with one hand each.

The driver's curses were heard outside the carriage.

"What are you doing! Didn't you see the carriage coming? How dare you stand in front of it? If I hadn't stopped the horse, you would have been hit by the horse! Get out of the way!"

Xie Lingxi straightened her slightly messy clothes, raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Speaking of the devil, he appears."

Qiao Er angrily scolded, "What on earth did Ge Xinghua want to do? She almost got the young lady hurt."

As soon as he finished speaking, a sobbing sound was heard outside.

"Sister Lingxi! Sister Lingxi, please save me, I beg you, please help me, I really have nowhere else to go..."

Hearing the crying, Xie Lingxi knew that Ge Xinghua had started acting. She curled her lips, but when she lifted the curtain, a cold look appeared on her face.

She looked at Ge Xinghua with a grim expression and said.

"It's you? Ge Xinghua, why are you blocking my carriage? Get out of my way!"

While speaking, Xie Lingxi's face was full of impatience, and she did not hide her dislike for Ge Xinghua at all.