Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 475 - 478: All or Nothing (2)

So they wanted to extinguish any incidents at the earliest stage before they could occur.

Xiqiu shook her head silently, yet felt a warmth in her heart.

No matter what they did, their intention was for her sake. Xiqiu looked at Tong Quanzhi and Tong Minzhi, her eyes slightly moist.

Xiqiu didn’t speak, but her expression was unpredictable, shifting between sorrow and joy. Tong Quanzhi and Tong Minzhi saw this and assumed she was angry, hurriedly explaining as if to assure, "Sixth Sister, we really just wanted to tease her, honestly!"

Xiqiu trusted them. Although Tong Quanzhi and Tong Minzhi had been playful since childhood, they were kind at heart and never played recklessly. When Madam Hu accused them of startling Miss Hu’s horse, her first thought was to question it.

Now, hearing their explanation, she had even less doubt.

"I believe you," Xiqiu said earnestly, though she sighed and asked, "Was there anything special about the stone?"

"No, no," Tong Quanzhi waved his hand and said, "You can rest assured, it’s just an ordinary stone that we privately polished to make it smoother."

Tong Minzhi nodded too, "Sister, reporting to the officials was the right decision. If you hadn’t, I would have thought of doing it myself. This Miss Hu is very problematic!" she said accusingly.

Reporting to the officials is indeed the best course of action.

Xiqiu had contemplated this issue long ago in the Grand Dowager’s room. Since Tong Quanzhi and Tong Minzhi did nothing, why was Miss Hu’s horse startled? And why did it happen precisely when Tong Minzhi and Tong Quanzhi were there?

How could such a coincidence occur?

It seemed like it was deliberately aimed at the two of them.

So after Miss Hu was injured, Madam Hu came to the mansion, questioning her with emphatic words, insinuating that she instructed her brothers to harm Miss Hu.

All the evidence was present!

Xiqiu speculated silently that if the horse being startled and her own injury were self-inflicted by Miss Hu herself, it was a pitiful ploy to gain sympathy.

In this way, everyone would sympathize with her!

Simultaneously, by spreading the story and letting people know it was her brothers’ doing, her reputation would be ruined, Fourth Master Xiao would despise her, and even the Grand Dowager might feel guilty towards Miss Hu...

So choosing to report to the officials was the best method.

With the involvement of the Capital City Government, the outcome would be more credible, as they wouldn’t favor either side, ensuring the truth about the horse incident came to light.

Everything Madam Hu said before amounted to slander against her!

With those matters flashing through her mind, Xiqiu’s expression changed drastically, pulling Tong Quanzhi over to whisper in his ear.

Tong Quanzhi’s face changed upon hearing her, and in disbelief, he said, "Could she really be so ruthless?"

Xiqiu also couldn’t be sure, frowning as she said, "I can’t be certain, but her path has led her here, leaving no retreat. She can only move forward, and to do that, she must act." Xiqiu paused before continuing, "Just take care of yourself!"

Tong Quanzhi frowned, snorted, and replied, "Don’t worry, Sixth Sister, I won’t take this little thing lightly. Besides, I now have fellow apprentices who find daily life too dull and are always looking for some stimulation."

Xiqiu smiled slightly at Tong Quanzhi and advised, "Don’t just seek excitement, prioritize safety and caution."

Tong Quanzhi patted his chest and nodded, "If she dares to frame me, she should pay the price!"

Tong Minzhi watched the two of them, talking in riddles, anxiously tugging at his head and asking, "Sister, Third Brother, what on earth are you talking about? I can’t understand any of it."

"You’re too young," Tong Quanzhi laughed, pushing Tong Minzhi aside, "Wait till you grow up a bit more, and we’ll tell you."

"Hmph!" Tong Minzhi sulked, turning his head away.

Just then, from outside, Chunliu called, "Fourth Master!" She then lifted the curtain as Fourth Master Xiao strode into the Warm Pavilion.

"Fourth Master!" Xiqiu greeted with a smile, and both Tong Quanzhi and Tong Minzhi cupped their fists, "Brother Xiao!"

Fourth Master Xiao nodded slightly, still in his official robes, and sat behind the desk by the kang, looking at Xiqiu and asking, "Prefect Zhou personally went to the Governor Mansion, saying someone in the mansion reported to the officials..." He paused, frowning again and asked, "What is going on with the Hu Family?"

Chunliu served tea, and Xiqiu narrated what happened today with Madam Hu coming to the mansion, adding, "Privately, I feel that since the government is already involved from the start, we might as well let the Capital’s office investigate thoroughly, leaving no room for either mansion to speak."

Tong Quanzhi, always admiring Fourth Master Xiao, hurried to explain when he saw Xiqiu speaking, "Brother Xiao, the Seventh Brother and I really didn’t scare her horse."

Fourth Master Xiao, with no doubt in his mind, nodded, "I understand the situation. You two don’t need to worry about it anymore."

Xiqiu listened without saying a word, waiting for Tong Quanzhi and Tong Minzhi to leave before asking Fourth Master Xiao, "What are you planning to do, Fourth Master?"

She was also eager to know Fourth Master Xiao’s stance on the Hu Family.

Fourth Master Xiao put down the tea and held Xiqiu’s hand, "The Hu Family once did us a favor, and with such a connection between us, if they had any requests, whether from mother or second elder brother, none would refuse." He paused, his face slightly darkening as he coldly added, "But given the current situation, we need not hold back. Let the Capital’s office conduct the investigation!"

Does this mean he is on her side?

After Fourth Master Xiao finished speaking, he called Tianyi over and instructed, "Go to the First Madam Zhou’s mansion and tell him there’s no need to worry about the Marquis Mansion in this matter. Let him investigate thoroughly and handle it impartially."

Tianyi nodded in agreement.

With Fourth Master Xiao’s support, the Capital’s office would have no more scruples, and the whole story would soon be clarified.

"Thank you, Fourth Master," Xiqiu said with a smile.

Fourth Master Xiao raised an eyebrow, showing a hint of puzzlement.

Xiqiu explained, "Fourth Master, without even asking, you believe that Third Brother and Seventh Brother wouldn’t do such a thing. Shouldn’t I thank you?"

Fourth Master Xiao listened, unlike before, without a teasing smile, and replied, "They are your brothers. How could I not believe them?" He paused, pulling Xiqiu onto his lap, embracing her as he said softly, "Moreover, concerning Second Miss Hu, you have never questioned me, which is also a sign of your trust in me!"

Xiqiu, laughing behind her sleeve, replied, "Shouldn’t I trust you, Fourth Master?"

Fourth Master Xiao laughed heartily, giving Xiqiu a kiss on the cheek, "Of course you should trust me." He paused again and continued, "Whether it was First Miss Hu in the past or Second Miss Hu now, they are merely daughters of an old acquaintance. But you are the wife I, Fourth Master Xiao, married in a proper ceremony. No one can compare to you."