Remould the Glory of Sword Art-Chapter 1240 - 151: The Xie Family Today (Part 2)
"Alright..."
Xie Xuanyi lowered his eyelids, sighing softly.
He thought for a long time and eventually gave up the idea of persuading Chen Jingxuan.
Indeed.
This was his most important friend.
But...
Chen Jingxuan also had his own convictions.
But in the next moment, Xie Xuanyi raised his head and seriously asked, "So, what can I do?"
Upon hearing the first part, Chen Jingxuan felt a sense of relief.
Then he was momentarily stunned.
Looking at the exceptionally serious Xie Xuanyi in front of the Green Jade Case.
The Little State Preceptor smiled and said, "Actually, there is one thing I need you to do. It’s just very dangerous and... you might die."
...
...
Jiangning. Xie Family.
The plaque of the once-prosperous "Jiangning Prince Mansion" had been removed.
Such is the caprice of fate...
The Xie Family was the fastest-rising and fastest-falling noble family in the nearly three hundred years of the Da Chu Dynasty.
Without exception.
In just twenty or thirty years.
Watching him build tall towers, watching them collapse.
In the heyday of Xie Zhisu’s success, he constantly expanded the Prince Mansion, expanding it more and more, but now the mansion lies empty and lifeless.
Eight-tenths of the servants in the mansion have dispersed.
"Ha..."
"The Xie Family, to have such a day?"
Two female figures arrived at the front of the mansion.
Huang Su, dressed in black, wearing a black hat, looked expressionlessly through the black gauze at the stone lions in front of the Jiangning Prince Mansion, letting out a sneer.
Many years ago, she came to Jiangning.
At that time.
Her senior brother had not yet encountered any mishap, and the entire Xie Family looked up to him.
During that visit to Jiangning, it was extremely grand and spectacular... countless people from the entire Prince Mansion came to greet her. As the "Little Junior Sister of Xie Xuanyi," she was the center of attention, receiving an abundance of respect and courtesy. Though Huang Su didn’t care for such worldly matters, she relished it deeply in her heart.
But not long after, the Moon Hidden Cave Heaven incident occurred.
The Xie Family’s attitude sharply and rapidly declined.
Huang Su knew very clearly that if she were to pass through Jiangning again...
She would certainly not receive the same treatment as before.
In those ten years.
Xie Xuanyi was shouted at by everyone, cursed in the streets and alleys.
As the quickest to respond.
The Jiangning Xie Family, after ruthlessly discarding and stepping on the once highly esteemed young Golden Body they had long worshipped, immediately became the most favored noble family, enjoying all the glory and wealth.
During that time.
Who would have thought that this glory and wealth would last only ten years?
"Indeed..."
The other young woman sighed wistfully; she too wore a hat, though dressed in pure white.
It was Xie Yueying.
In terms of age.
She was actually only ten years younger than Huang Su.
But judging by appearance alone, it was Huang Su who seemed to be the "little girl."
One large, one small, one white, one black, standing outside the mansion.
"You’re such an obstinate one, truly inscrutable."
Huang Su said lazily with her hands behind her back, "The Xie Family treated you like this; why go see them on purpose? Even if you were to die in Li Kingdom this time, those old fellows probably wouldn’t feel any regret at all..."
"Senior."
Xie Yueying knew Huang Su was right, but she lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Some things, if not done, leave the heart uneasy."
The Xie Family hadn’t treated her well, but after all, they had the grace of nurturing and the favor of teaching.
The clan encountered difficulties.
She was ordered to go north and negotiate with Marquis Xining.
No matter what...
This matter must have an explanation, a conclusion.
If she truly died in the Li Kingdom, then that would be fine—she would be dead, and what would be left to consider?
But she didn’t die, and she came back alive, so the elders of the Xie Family’s ancestral hall must be met.
Huang Su was right; she was indeed obstinate.
But all these years, Xie Yueying had been like this... if not for the persistence in her heart, how else would she cross north?
"Alright then."
Huang Su’s heart was helpless, but she understood.
Those involved can be confused, while onlookers are clear.
She knew there was no point in saying more...
What the current state of the Xie Family was.
Huang Su knew very well, she had always repaid grudges. After Xie Zhisu’s downfall, she wanted, with one person and one sword, to go straight to Jiangning and make those "ungrateful" old guys of the Xie Family finally pay the price!
But Xie Xuanyi stopped her.
Past grievances.
Xie Xuanyi no longer cared about them.
Cause and effect, cause and effect... Whatever cause you sow, you reap that effect.
If the Xie Family had cherished their bond during those ten years, even just "standing by," Xie Xuanyi would not have severed all ties with Jiangning.
Xie Zhisu and Xie Sheng would not have died.
Not to mention, fallen so low.
Now, the Xie Family has received the punishment they deserved, as for those "old folks."
Xie Xuanyi couldn’t be bothered to take action, couldn’t be bothered to punish them.
These people are not worth it.
...
...
The two arrived at the mansion gate, and Xie Yueying simply reported her name, and they were immediately ushered in.
As for Huang Su, because her face was covered by a black veil, and her level was too high.
The servants inside the mansion couldn’t discern her identity, assuming she was Xie Yueying’s retinue or friend.
"Yueying! Yueying!"
"You’ve finally returned!"
Soon, a white-haired elder walked quickly out of the main hall; despite his age, he was full of spirit.
Huang Su slightly squinted her eyes.
She recognized this elder. When she passed through Jiangning years ago, this person had appeared at a banquet.
This is Xie Family’s Third Elder, Xie Hui.
"This mission to Li Kingdom must have been hard on you..."
Xie Hui held out his hands, hastily grasping Xie Yueying’s hands, repeatedly thanking her: "A few days ago, an envoy from Xining City came. The Silver Taels owed to the Xie Family have all been settled, and that envoy also said... after some time, they intend to resume trade with the Xie Family... you’ve really suffered..."
The voice grew softer as he spoke.
In the end, Xie Hui had a hidden sense of melancholy as he spoke with consolation: "But you need not worry, all these efforts are worthwhile. Once the Xie Family catches its breath, everything will soon be alright. Your contributions to the Xie Family will be remembered by everyone."
"..."
Xie Yueying silently watched this scene.
If it weren’t for Master Luo Hai’s intervention.
How could Marquis Xining have agreed to this good deed?
Clearly.
Xie Hui doesn’t know specifically what happened in Xining City, he merely assumes this deal was struck because she offered her body, pleasing Zhu Shuo of the Xining Marquis Mansion.
These words of consolation, at this moment, sound rather pale.
And also...
Repulsive.
"Yueying, you are now the top meritorious contributor of the Xie Family!"
Xie Hui noticed the white-clothed woman standing indifferent, the situation became a bit awkward, so he quickly laughed and joked: "It’s just that this return trip was quite sudden... Why didn’t you inform the clan in advance? I will now go and arrange for the servants to set a banquet to celebrate you. By the way, who is this beside you...?"
"Friend."
Huang Su said lightly.
"...Friend?"
Xie Hui had been practicing for many years, stuck at the Perfect Cave Heaven Realm for years.
He considered himself keen-eyed.
But looking at this black-clad young woman, he truly couldn’t discern anything.
It seemed like there were no traces of cultivation.
But...
Why did she seem vaguely familiar?
"Yueying."
Huang Su slowly turned her head, gazing at the white-clad woman beside her, and calmly asked: "The Xie Family has been restored. This celebratory banquet... do you still wish to attend?"
"Third Elder..."
Xie Yueying said hoarsely: "I will not attend this banquet."
"What is it?"
Xie Hui was taken aback, somewhat anxious: "Are you leaving?"
Come so hastily.
Leave... so hastily too?
"Yes."
Xie Yueying replied tiredly: "With the Silver from Xining City, the Xie Family’s current plight can be alleviated by more than half..."
"Yueying... you can’t leave!"
Xie Hui quickly stepped aside, reaching out to retain her.
He forced a smile, imploring in a low voice: "Although Xining City gave some Silver, the Xie Family still needs you... Recently, the Xie Family has quite a few enemies, and here in Jiangning, large and small noble families have formed an alliance."
Back in those days on Qingyun, Xie Zhisu allowed his subordinates to wantonly exploit.
The large and small forces in Jiangning suffered a lot.
And now.
These noble families have united to reclaim the "debt" of the past!
"So?"
Xie Yueying furrowed her brows.
"The trouble in Xining City has bothered you once already."
Xie Hui hesitated, shamelessly said: "The Young Master of the Yu Family of Jiangning also wishes to meet you..."
