Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

"I'm sorry, Third Young Master Cao, I don't know what you're talking about. Second Young Miss Cao is from your family, you should know her whereabouts best, how can outsiders like us know? Maybe you can go to the Fourth Prince's mansion and ask, they might know something."

After saying that, she pulled up the curtain and got into the carriage, no longer paying attention to Cao Ling's shouting outside.

"Stop, Si Ruoxin, stop right there."

Cao Ling rushed towards Jiang Xue with an angry face, but was grabbed by the collar by Xiao Zhan and thrown out.

"Mr. Cao, please be mindful of your words and actions. This is the gate of the imperial palace, how can you be so noisy and disrespectful?" Xiao Zhan looked coldly at Cao Ling who was lying on the ground, "Prime Minister Cao, it seems that you need to teach your son a lesson, so that he won't bring shame to Beixi."

Xiao Zhan's gaze was like an ice knife, which made Cao Yuan shudder and feel the powerful aura of Prince Gong of Beiling.

"Has Cao Zhiqing been tampered with by you?"

Jiang Xue asked Xiao Zhan in the car, judging from Cao Ling's appearance, Cao Zhiqing should have disappeared not long ago.

"An insignificant person is not worth our concern."

Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "But if we don't take action, someone will always take action against her."

"You mean Shangguan Xi."

Apart from Shangguan Xi, Jiang Xue couldn't think of anyone else who would have any other reason to attack Cao Zhiqing. Shangguan Xi was cruel by nature, and he must have held a grudge against Cao Zhiqing for harming him when he was injured.

In addition, the Cao family had tried to win him over, so it was not difficult to let him know the existence of the mansion outside the city.

"No one but him would have such a motive."

Xiao Zhan added: "If Cao Zhiqing fell into his hands, I'm afraid the torture she would suffer would be unimaginable."

"what……"

From a remote corner of the Fourth Prince's Mansion, a heart-wrenching scream was heard.

The palace maids guarding outside couldn't bear to listen any longer, but Shangguan Xi ordered them to listen.

"This is the consequence of betraying me. If you dare to do the same, the consequences will be even more serious."

Shangguan Xi looked at the palace maids who looked in pain with a twisted smile on her face.

"Your Highness, she fainted."

After a while, a slovenly servant ran out to report.

"Fainted? Humph, come, pour cold water on her to wake her up, and continue."

Several servants rushed into the house carrying buckets of ice water. As the sound of water splashing rang out, the screams resounded throughout the yard again. Only Shangguan Xi could think of such a cruel method.

Jun Li leaned against the pillar in the corridor, watching coldly as Shangguan Xi abused Cao Zhiqing. From Xiao Yan to Xiao Huan, and now Shangguan Xi, each of these collaborators was more excessive than the last.

Despite this, Jun Li was always able to deal with these people and ensure that he was not harmed.

"If this goes on, she will die." Jun Li said calmly when Shangguan Xi was abusing her.

"If she dies, she dies. This woman actually wanted to take my life when I was injured. She is lucky to die like this." Shangguan Xi responded angrily.

"But she still has value. We can't just waste her like this." Jun Li straightened up and said to Shangguan Xi:

"I heard that Shangguan Jin proposed to the emperor today that the Cao family assist in the administration and take over state affairs. The Cao family represents conservative forces. If Shangguan Jin succeeds in dividing the Cao family and other conservative forces, your path to succession will be even more difficult."

Although the leadership can be replaced, the Cao family has long held a dominant position, and the cost of change is extremely high. In addition, Shangguan Jin will definitely intervene in the transition process, and the result is unpredictable.

Therefore, the Cao family’s leadership position cannot be lost.

"What does this have to do with that woman?" Shangguan Xi asked.

"Your Highness has forgotten that Cao Ling will soon take power in the Cao family, and he has a special feeling for this illegitimate sister. If we keep her as a bargaining chip, we don't have to worry about Cao Ling disobeying your orders. On the contrary, if she dies, Cao Ling may make a desperate move and do something bad to you." Jun Li reminded.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. I'll spare her life for now." Shangguan Xi sneered, "But we need to be more thorough. Once those people are done, kill them all without leaving a single one alive.

Call Cao Ling again and tell him that it was the people from the Prince's Mansion who sent Cao Zhiqing to be humiliated, and that we saved her and avenged her. In this way, Cao Ling's hatred for the Prince's Mansion and the Crown Prince can become our weapon against Shangguan Jin."

"What if she reveals the truth?" Shangguan Xi's eyes flashed with murderous intent, "Why not cut off her tongue?"

"She can still write after cutting her tongue." Jun Li smiled contemptuously and took out a packet of medicine from his arms, "Your Highness, don't you remember how the third princess became like that? This packet of tranquilizing powder can make her forget everything."

Inside the Young Master's Mansion, the porcelain bowl in Jiang Xue's hand suddenly fell to the ground and broke into pieces.

Xiao Zhan quickly pulled her aside and carefully checked whether she was injured. He breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she was fine.

"It's okay." Xiao Zhan comforted him, "This woman didn't forget to betray you even in the most critical moment. How could she let herself get hurt?"

Seeing his master caring so much about Jiang Xue, Tieyi felt sorry for him. He recalled what he had seen at the West Gate Tower and felt that Jiang Xue did not deserve such care.

"Tieyi, shut up." Xiao Zhan stopped him sternly. Ever since he knew Jiang Xue's true identity, Tieyi no longer respected her as much as before, which made Xiao Zhan very dissatisfied.

"I'm fine, you don't have to worry about it." Jiang Xue understood why Tieyi had this attitude.

That incident caused misunderstanding among everyone. She had considered clarifying it, but she knew that it would take time to resolve the knot in her heart.

If she explained this to Tieyi now, he might think she was making excuses, which would be even worse.

So, she would rather let him vent his dissatisfaction with her temporarily.

Xiao Zhan saw the hint from Jiang Xue's eyes and had to obey her. On one side was a loyal subordinate since childhood, and on the other side was a beloved person. It was not easy to be caught in the middle. However, if Tie Yi went too far, he would not stand idly by.

"Finally finished sorting." After an afternoon of hard work, An Yun's things were all packed up.

Mo Chenjun immediately called his followers to help move the items to the Taiwei Mansion one by one.

"Sister, do I really have to move out?" An Yun held Jiang Xue's hand and asked with a look of grievance.

Although she didn't live in the Young Master's Mansion for a long time, she really liked it here.

Jiang Xue treated her very well. Although Si Ruochen spoke harshly, he took care of her meticulously, just like a real brother. Brother Jiang Chen also often cared about her daily life and personally asked her about the materials needed to make the pistol.

"The emperor's orders must not be disobeyed, otherwise it will be a serious crime." During this period of time together, Jiang Xue really fell in love with this innocent and lively girl.

Although she was reluctant to leave, An Yun was going to the Taiwei Mansion, where at least there were no dark sides of the civil servants' homes.

Moreover, the Taiwei Mansion is not far from the Young Master's Mansion. Through Mo Chenjun's relationship, it is also very convenient for her to visit An Yun.