Chapter 234:
Fortunately, the soldiers at the entrance saw that both of them had big pregnant bellies and did not heartlessly drive them away.
Thus, the two sisters could only stand at the yamen entrance, craning their necks in anticipation, waiting for the verdict from inside, unable to think of any solution.
Her husband and mother-in-law were both inside awaiting trial, and she couldn’t help at all. Chen Xi’er could no longer hold back and her eyes turned red.
A beauty shedding tears naturally aroused pity.
The two guarding soldiers exchanged a glance but still did not speak.
Xie Wanning was frowning, also feeling somewhat anxious.
At that moment, the sound of horse hooves rose from behind. Xie Wanning instinctively turned her head.
A carriage stopped at the yamen entrance, with several guards accompanying it by the side. Each one looked extraordinary in aura, not like the decorative pieces hired by ordinary wealthy families to guard the gate.
Just as she was wondering which important figure this was with such official prestige, she saw the two stern soldiers who had blocked them whispering to those behind, “The Prefect has arrived. Quickly go notify inside.”
After speaking, they went up with faces full of smiles, “This lowly official respectfully welcomes Your Excellency.”
Chen Xi’er, who had been helplessly shedding tears, heard the words “Prefect” and her eyes lit up at once. Clutching her belly, she hurriedly rushed to the front of the carriage, her knees giving way as she knelt on the ground. “Prefect above, this common woman’s husband is the Li surname scholar currently being interrogated inside. He is an upright scholar and absolutely could not have committed the evil act of framing his friend. I beg Your Excellency to investigate clearly.”
After all, she had seen the world. Even though Chen Xi’er was already anxious beyond measure, she still spoke clearly and did not panic like an ordinary common woman, becoming flustered and disoriented upon seeing a high official.
In fact, even before the carriage curtain was lifted, she had already spoken all she wanted to say in one uninterrupted breath.
And her series of actions also made the two soldiers beside them change their expressions.
Disturbing a noble person was a serious offense.
Reacting, the soldiers immediately moved to seize her.
Seeing this, Xie Wanning stood beside Chen Xi’er, frowning as she said, “The Prefect has not yet spoken, how dare you act rashly?”
It sounded long, but in reality, not even a few breaths had passed since the carriage stopped.
The young lady’s crisp voice transmitted in from outside, familiar enough to make one’s heart tremble.
Xie Yanyu’s hand, which had been about to lift the carriage curtain, trembled, then suddenly exerted force.
Xie Wanning knew to keep a low profile and always wore a veiled hat whenever she went out.
This time was the same.
But they were brother and sister, siblings who had been together day and night for over a dozen years.
Even if the veiled hat covered her face.
Even if she was dressed plainly, without the luxurious capital dresses or the exquisite noble lady demeanor everywhere.
Even if… she had a pregnant belly.
But Xie Yanyu still recognized at a glance that this was his younger sister.
His pupils were faintly trembling. He didn’t even know how he got off the carriage.
Meanwhile, on Xie Wanning’s side, the instant the curtain was lifted, she directly raised her eyes.
She had already prepared herself for what reaction it would be if the family member she would never see again in this lifetime suddenly appeared before her.
She was only stunned for an instant, just one instant.
Her reaction was even faster than Chen Xi’er’s as she pounced forward to plead.
She pounced straight into her elder brother’s arms.
Xie Yanyu staggered from the impact but instinctively protected the person in his arms.
The guards who had been about to act saw this and sheathed their drawn swords.
Everyone looked at this man and woman embracing in the street, guessing what their relationship was.
The man was tall and elegant, handsome and upright, clearly a young master from a prominent family. The woman had a protruding belly; although wearing a veiled hat, she could still be seen as a beautiful common woman.
