Xie Zimu looked back and forth between the two women.
Finally, he stood before Liu Wan, and Xie Jin'an rejoiced.
As long as Zi Mu chose Liu Wan and she stayed at the Xie Residence, no matter what happened, the residence would not be dragged down with the rest!
The Liu Family would never let Liu Wan die!
But.
Xie Zimu said,
"Liu Wan, I hate you. You took away the servants attending me and forced me to study. I never had a single happy day. You made me go to the Imperial Examination alone, where people bullied me. Minister Liu is dead, so you no longer have such an impressive status. You can't help me!"
Liu Wan froze slightly. As she looked at Xie Zimu, a trace of anguish appeared in her eyes.
On closer inspection, she could see tears shimmering in the child's eyes. He clenched his teeth, terrified that he might cry.
Xie Zimu turned to Xie Jin'an and said, "I need a highborn Di-Mother who can help me and the Xie family!"
"I choose her!"
Xie Zimu pointed at Xu Rourou.
Xu Rourou rejoiced inwardly.
Sure enough, anyone who learned of her false identity would scramble to curry favor with her.
Wonderful, wonderful! Once she became the Mistress of the Household at the Marquis's Residence, the Eldest Princess would have to weigh her options before making another move against her.
"Brother, you're being foolish! Why would you leave Mother?" Xie Zixing did not understand, but he was furious. He rushed forward to hit Xie Zimu.
Xie Zimu shoved him away and said to Xie Jin'an, "Father, have you made your decision?"
Xie Jin'an abruptly came to his senses, then heard Zi Mu continue,
"I have one more request: throw out that useless Xie Zixing!"
"He's not