Shangguan Wan Ning was startled, and her face changed slightly.
"We were arranged in the private room in the backyard of the Xiao family. Unexpectedly, that night, Young Master Sun of the Xiao family actually broke in drunk and defiled a girl that night."
"The girl couldn't bear the humiliation and committed suicide by throwing herself into a well early the next morning. We were all very angry and wanted an explanation from the Xiao family. Who knew... Mrs. Xiao was completely unreasonable and even put us all under house arrest?
In the backyard room."
"We originally thought that Capt. Liu who was escorting us would rescue us, but... after that day, Capt. Liu never showed up again. People have already been killed. Young Master Sun of the Xiao family not only failed to restrain himself, but also intensified his actions."
"I...I finally escaped. I don't know what to do." Li Min'er covered her face again and cried, "If I go back like this, it will be the crime of deceiving the emperor; but if I don't go back, where can I go...
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Lu Tong's face was full of doubts, and she asked puzzledly: "The Xiao family is too courageous. Do they dare to touch the emperor's women?"
Shangguan Wan Ning sighed softly and looked at Li Min'er meaningfully, with thousands of thoughts filling her heart.
"The power of the Xiao family... is indeed huge."
"Miss, is it possible that even our family..."
Shangguan Wan Ning glared at Lu Tong, causing Lu Tong to suppress her father's identity.
"This Mrs. Xiao was the late emperor's wet nurse. She is now over eighty years old. I heard that in order to take care of the late emperor's daily life, she did not leave the palace to get married until she was in her thirties.
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"The husband that the late emperor was looking for for her was the commander of the imperial army. About ten years after the emperor ascended the throne, there was a personal expedition. Mrs. Xiao's husband accompanied him. In a battle, he fought for
He died protecting the late emperor."
"When the late emperor returned to Beijing in triumph, she posthumously named her husband the Marquis of Zhonglie and gave her the national surname Xiao. At that time, Mrs. Xiao had already given birth to three sons and one daughter. Her eldest son followed his father's wishes and went to guard the border.
He died heroically in the battle against Huizong."
"Her second son once quelled civil strife for the late emperor. He supported the entire team by himself. He was hit by several arrows and later died of serious injuries. Her only daughter, the late emperor was canonized as a first-class princess when he was still alive and married to the Western Regions.
Make peace."
"Only her youngest son survived, but he also lost an arm when quelling the civil strife. The late emperor was grateful for Mrs. Xiao's family's contribution to the imperial government and granted them many privileges."
"All the officials of the imperial court passed by the door of Xiao's house. The civil servants got off the sedan chair and the military attachés got off their horses. The late emperor also gave Mrs. Xiao a dragon-headed crutch, which can be used to beat the faint king at first and the sycophant at the bottom."
Lutong was stunned when he heard this.
It sounds like the Xiao family is far more powerful than the Shangguan family?
Shangguan Wan Ning also felt deeply that the only person who could be on an equal footing with Mrs. Xiao was probably her grandfather Yiyong Hou’s resurrection.
Li Min'er only knew that the Xiao family had an arrogant attitude and domineering behavior, but she never expected that they would have such a strong background.
"Then...are the sisters who were defiled by Master Sun of the Xiao family going to suffer his insults in vain?"
Shangguan Wanning was speechless for a moment.
Even if her father comes, he still has to give Mrs. Xiao face, not to mention...
However, Shangguan Wan Ning is also a woman, and she can understand the helplessness of those women who are under house arrest in Zhongliehou Mansion.
"Miss Min'er, don't be sad first. Since you are a beautiful lady who is going to enter the palace, I will first find a way to send someone to take you to the capital. The safety of others... I will think of a way."
Li Min'er was doubtful about the letter, so Shangguan Wan Ning took out her token and handed it to her.
"I will ask my entourage to escort you to Beijing to report to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. During the candidacy period, you can temporarily stay at my home. You can take my token with you and my parents will take care of you."
Li Min'er took the token from Shangguan Wan Ning, held it tightly in her hand, and knelt down in front of her.
"Sister, what's your surname? I will definitely keep it in my heart. If I get the emperor's mercy in the future, I will definitely repay you with springs."
"Get up." Shangguan Wan Ning sighed silently.
There are three thousand beauties in the harem. It is not easy to get Xiao Yujue's favor.
Shangguan Wan Ning selected two followers and asked them to escort Li Min'er to the capital first. She stayed in the inn for a day and waited until the rain stopped before entering the city.
"Miss, that's the Zhongliehou Mansion? It's so impressive."
As a maid in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Lutong has seen the world, and she doesn't like ordinary houses at all.
The corners of Shangguan Wan Ning's mouth raised slightly, revealing a faint smile.
"Yes, it's really impressive."
She raised the curtain and watched for a while, then ordered the guards to leave and found a nearby inn to stay.
"Miss, the direction we are going now is opposite to Yaowang Valley."
Lu Tong came in with a basin of water, helped Shangguan Wan Ning wash her face, and said, "Are you going to rescue those trapped beautiful ladies?"
Shangguan Wan Ning sighed softly.
"I am alone and weak, so I may not be able to rescue them safely. However, I always feel that Capt. Liu who is escorting them is the key. Find him first, and then make long-term plans."
Shangguan Wan Ning was a little tired, so she reluctantly ate something and ordered her guards to go out and search for Capt. Liu's whereabouts.
When it was time to light the lamp, none of the guards who had gone out came back.
Shangguan Wan Ning felt a little uneasy in her heart.
The knock on the door brought back Shangguan Wan Ning's thoughts. Lu Tong walked over and opened the door, only to see the innkeeper personally bringing the waiter to bring a table full of delicacies.
"Store, we didn't order anything." Lutong said warily.
The shopkeeper smiled apologetically and said, "This is what Young Master Xiao ordered to prepare for you two. Girl, I don't know that you are a friend of Young Master Xiao. Please forgive me if I am negligent."
"Young Master Xiao?" Shangguan Wan Ning's uneasiness became more intense. She thought for a moment and said, "I don't know Mr. Xiao. You will not be rewarded for your merits, so please remove all the food."
The shopkeeper's expression changed, and he immediately became panicked.
"If the girl thinks it is not to your liking, then I will tell the kitchen to make it again."
"Why are you so annoying? My lady made it very clear, take it away if you are told." Lu Tong stood in front of Shangguan Wan Ning and glared at the shopkeeper angrily.
"Since the princess doesn't like it, then just withdraw."
A loud voice came, and the shopkeeper, the waiter, and a group of villains automatically made way for them.
Shangguan Wan Ning saw a handsome young man dressed in white and holding a folding fan walking in.
He looked at her with a pair of bright peach blossom eyes and a shallow doting smile.
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