Rebirth of the Merchant Woman's Revenge

Gu Xunwei was also nervously waiting for news about the Queen Mother's birthday banquet in the palace. It was especially torturous now. After all, it was tomorrow, and she would probably spend the whole day in anxiety.

Unexpectedly, at the end of the Wei hour, Yan Nangui, the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, actually sent someone to find him and asked him to go to the Dali Temple.

So, she made some simple preparations and followed the visitor to the Dali Temple. This time they did not go to the prison, but to the hall.

After Yan Nangui greeted her, he said in a businesslike manner, "I'm really sorry to have asked Madam Xie to come all the way here. I invited Madam Xie here to discuss the follow-up matters regarding Mr. Xie and Aunt Gu."

"Master Yan, you're welcome."

Even without Yan Nangui saying anything, Gu Xunwei had already roughly guessed what he was going to say. She nodded, sat down below him, and waited for what he would say next.

"The trial of Xie Zhuangyuan's case has been completed, and the relevant personnel have pleaded guilty. According to the crimes they committed, they were sentenced to different degrees of caning and flogging, and now they have all been executed."

"Considering that they were charged with attempted murder after all, I still have to consider Madam Xie's opinion in the final judgment." Yan Nangui explained politely.

"We can either give them a lighter sentence and ask them to apologize to Madam Xie and your parents, or give them a heavier sentence and keep them in jail for another year or two, or let them suffer more. However, since you are the victim, we should consider your opinion."

Gu Xunwei nodded. These things were actually within her expectations, and she had already thought about how to deal with them in advance. "The day after tomorrow, I will come here to sign the letter of understanding and release them all."

Yan Nangui was a little surprised after hearing this. Gu Xunwei's answer was beyond his expectations. Why did they go to so much trouble to capture them and make them confess, only to let them go so easily?

"Mrs. Xie means that they should suffer all the hardships they deserve before the day after tomorrow?" Yan Nangui asked uncertainly.

As long as Gu Xunwei nods, tonight and tomorrow will be days that they will never forget. Although the Dali Temple disdains to use torture to extract confessions, it has all the necessary means, which can be used one by one in turn, and it may not be possible to use them all in one day and two nights.

Gu Xunwei shook her head helplessly, "Lord Yan has misunderstood. There is no need to work on them anymore. This matter has delayed Lord Yan for a long time."

If it weren't for the Queen Mother's birthday party tomorrow and she had no time to take care of them, she might have signed a letter of apology today and released them all.

The reason why they did not agree to the proposal of Wen Jiaxiang and Xi Gaoyuan was just to relax their vigilance and see who they really were.

What would they think if they knew that even if they didn't show up and I didn't take their banknotes, I would still sign the letter of understanding?

Gu Xunwei thought about it and found it very interesting.

Yan Nangui was a little confused and looked at Gu Xunwei in confusion, but he didn't ask the question. Instead, he nodded and said, "Okay, let's do as Madam Xie says."

After Gu Xunwei thanked Yan Nangui, she took Bai Zhi to the prison to meet Xie Chengan again.

This time, Xie Cheng'an was no longer like before. Instead, he lay beside a pile of dry grass in the cell, looking up at them weakly.

"Husband, I heard that the execution has been completed, so I came here specially to see you." Gu Xunwei said in a very relaxed tone, which made Xie Chengan so angry that he almost jumped up and attacked.

Fortunately, the injuries on his buttocks and back made him stop in time. He moved his lips, but in the end he said nothing.

"I don't know if Lord Yan has told my husband that if I sign the letter of understanding, you all can go home." Gu Xunwei continued to provoke him. After hearing this, Qian in the next cell also struggled to crawl to the door of the cell.

She used up all her strength and shouted, "Wei'er, hurry up, please save us. It was all because of that bitch Gu Qiongsi's instigation. Otherwise, we would never have done such a thing..."

She was afraid that Gu Xunwei would not sign the letter of understanding. If that happened, they would have to stay in prison forever. Given her current physical condition, she would definitely not be able to survive for more than a few days.

Gu Xunwei ignored Qian's words and continued to look at Xie Cheng'an with burning eyes, and then said, "Yesterday, two of your former classmates ran to the mansion and said that they had raised four thousand taels of silver for me to use. They asked me to sign the letter of understanding as soon as possible and let you go."

When Xie Cheng'an heard these words, his eyes suddenly lit up. He didn't think he had such a classmate. He must be someone of His Royal Highness Prince An, who came to save him.

He tried to look up at Gu Xunwei, waiting for her to continue speaking.

"But how can I accept their banknotes? It's not easy for everyone to earn money, so... I don't agree."

"You, Gu Xunwei, you vicious woman, don't go too far." Xie Cheng'an was so angry after hearing her words that he started cursing.

"Well, I'm a vicious woman? Then should I do things that vicious women like to do?" Gu Xunwei smiled with a hint of amusement and her tone was full of disdain.

When Xie Cheng'an heard her question, he came to his senses. He was asking Gu Xunwei to sign the letter of apology, so why was he quarreling with her? It was really wrong.

Qian was also anxious as she listened, and kept hitting the wooden bars of the cell with her hands, making a "bang bang" sound.

"I can agree to anything you want." Xie Chengan calmed down and his tone became gentle.

"I want Aunt Gu to die, will you agree?"

"You..." Xie Cheng'an was furious again. He knew that His Royal Highness Prince An had already helped him, and it was Gu Qiongsi who helped him get in touch with Prince An. How could he let Gu Qiongsi die at this time?

"After all, she is your cousin and Xie Rui's biological mother. Wei'er is always soft-hearted. I know you are just saying it out of anger. Please change the conditions."

Gu Xunwei smiled and did not insist, but continued, "I will divorce my husband, and the Xie Mansion will be left to me. I will give you the six hundred taels of silver that my mother took, and we will find another place to live."

Xie Cheng'an and Qian looked at each other and shook their heads. "Wei'er, after what happened, your husband knows that you are upset, but we also had feelings for each other, especially since your husband saved you. How can you just divorce me?"

"In the Chu Kingdom, there has been a saying since ancient times that a woman should not marry two husbands. Even if you divorce, how can your life be better? Don't worry, when your husband returns this time, he will definitely reform and treat Wei'er well, okay."