Luckily, the guards at the entrance, seeing both of them with large bellies, did not drive them away rcilessly.
Thus, the sisters stood at the entrance of the governnt office, gazing expectantly inside, waiting for the judgnt, 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 sowhat anxious.
At this mont, the sound of hoofbeats approached from behind, and Xie Wanqing instinctively turned her head.
A carriage stopped at the entrance of the governnt office, accompanied by several guards, each looking impressive – not re ornants 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 soone behind them, "Lord Governor has arrived, quickly notify those inside."
After speaking, they greeted with smiles, "We humbly welco 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 surnad 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 becos 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 esteed person is a serious offense.
Realizing this, the soldiers imdiately 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 seed a long ti, only a few monts 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 ti 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 imdiately — 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 lifeti of never seeing this relative again, what reaction does one have when they appear directly before you?
She hesitated only for a mont, just a mont.
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.
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