Xie Mingzheng had no time to scold Xie Wentao and Xie Wenzhi as he hurried out to welcome them.
Xie Wenzhi followed with a dark expression.
Seeing Xie Wentao and Xie Wenzhi leaving, Yue Yue hardened her heart and hurriedly went to find Qiuyue.
When the members of the Xie Family reached the main entrance and saw the grand, bustling procession, Xie Mingzheng's face turned green.
Aside from Prince Jing, who had personally escorted her back with his guards, a crowd of onlookers trailed closely behind.
Xie Qiqi sat in an open-topped soft sedan chair. Her bruised and swollen face, along with her jagged, haphazardly cropped hair, became the focal point of everyone's discussion.
"Marquis Xie, yesterday I was unaware that the young lady whose military camp was raided was your beloved daughter, which is why I brought her back for questioning."
"Today, now that the truth has come to light, I have specially brought the Fourth Young Miss back. Please forgive the offense, Marquis, and do bear with it!"
With a modest demeanor, Prince Jing cupped his fists and continued, "I heard outside that there were slanders claiming the Fourth Young Miss eloped with an outsider. I am here to clear her name!"
Turning to the onlookers, Prince Jing announced loudly, "I can personally verify that the Fourth Young Miss was abducted to the military camp these past two days; she most certainly did not elope with an outsider!"
Chapter 59