Chapter 330: Chapter 235: Reunion at the Magistrate’s Office
Luckily, the guards at the entrance, seeing both of them with large bellies, did not drive them away mercilessly.
Thus, the sisters stood at the entrance of the government office, gazing expectantly inside, waiting for the judgment, unable to think of any solution.
Their husbands and mothers-in-law were inside, awaiting trial, and unable to offer any help, Chen Xixi couldn’t hold back the tears in her eyes.
A beauty shedding tears naturally evokes pity.
The two guards exchanged a glance but remained silent.
Xie Wanqing furrowed her brow, feeling somewhat anxious.
At this moment, the sound of hoofbeats approached from behind, and Xie Wanqing instinctively turned her head.
A carriage stopped at the entrance of the government office, accompanied by several guards, each looking impressive – not mere ornaments hired by wealthy families as doorkeepers.
Just as she was wondering who this important figure was, with considerable authority, she saw the two stern-faced soldiers blocking them respectfully greet someone behind them, "Lord Governor has arrived, quickly notify those inside."
After speaking, they greeted with smiles, "We humbly welcome you, my Lord."
Chen Xixi, feeling helpless and shedding tears, heard the words ’Lord Governor’ and her eyes instantly brightened. She hurriedly cradled her belly and rushed to the front of the carriage, kneeling on the ground, "My Lord Governor, my husband is the Scholar surnamed Li being questioned inside. He is a decent scholar, and there’s no way he would harm a friend. I beg you to see the truth with clarity."
Despite being worldly-wise, Chen Xixi remained articulate even in her anxiety, unlike a common woman who becomes flustered upon seeing a high official.
She spoke her plea all at once, before the carriage curtains were even lifted.
Her series of actions caused the two soldiers beside her to change their expressions.
Disturbing an esteemed person is a serious offense.
Realizing this, the soldiers immediately moved to arrest her.
Seeing this, Xie Wanqing stood beside Chen Xixi and furrowed her brow, saying, "Lord Governor has not spoken. Do you dare act rashly?"
Though what transpired seemed a long time, only a few moments passed since the carriage stopped.
The young woman’s clear voice penetrated from outside, familiar and tremulous.
Xie YanYu’s hand, just about to lift the curtain, trembled slightly, then suddenly exerted force.
Xie Wanqing, knowing to keep a low profile, always wore a veil hat when going out.
This time was no different.
But they were siblings, siblings who had lived alongside each other for over a decade.
Even if the veil hat covered her face.
Even in her modest attire, stripped of the intricate elegance found in the Capital City’s dresses.
Even if... she was pregnant.
Xie YanYu still recognized her immediately — his sister.
His pupils quivered, and he didn’t even know how he got off the carriage.
As Xie Wanqing, in the instant the curtain was lifted, raised her eyes.
Prepared for a lifetime of never seeing this relative again, what reaction does one have when they appear directly before you?
She hesitated only for a moment, just a moment.
Her reaction was even quicker than Chen Xixi’s plea as she dashed forward.
Straight into her brother’s embrace.
Xie YanYu staggered but instinctively protected the person in his arms.
The guard, who was about to act, saw this, and sheathed his drawn knife.
Everyone watched the pair embracing on the street, speculating about their relationship.
The man stood tall and elegant, clearly an eminent young master from a noble lineage, while the woman, though her belly protruded and her face concealed by a veil hat, was evidently a beautiful lady.
