Throughout their decades-long father-son relationship, he never discovered that his father had ever lied to him.

Everyone his age envies him.

Even when His Majesty was young, he secretly called him aside and said he wanted to exchange his princely status for his father.

Xie Tingzhou had also heard about how the old Marquis treated the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery as a precious treasure.

Human nature is complex, and many things in this world are even more unpredictable.

He had said enough for today, and then said, "Then you can investigate slowly. I'm going back now. Oh, and don't forget my matchmaking banquet."

Marquis Zhongyong pretended to kick him, thinking that Xie Tingzhou was extremely heartless.

Even in his current state, he's still thinking about finding a partner.

Xie Tingzhou jumped aside and laughed, "As a son, I can't very well sit and watch my father make a fool of himself."

Then I can only look at the girls I like, but I can't go to great lengths to see them every night. I need to hold a matchmaking banquet so I can have a legitimate reason to meet them.

"She's married, why would she attend a banquet?"

Xie Tingzhou's smile deepened, "Why not just hold the same banquet as last time?"

Last time, the banquet included the whole family.

Marquis Zhongyong was preoccupied with his own legal troubles and had no energy to deal with Xie Tingzhou's affairs, yet he had no choice but to intervene.

"Could it be that your sweetheart was one of the people who attended the banquet last time?"

Xie Tingzhou stepped out the door, saying, "You'll find out then."

Knowing that he wouldn't tell, Marquis Zhongyong didn't bother to ask any further and went to see the old lady.

"Mother, Yunzhou's body is missing."

Marquis Zhongyong said sadly, "It is highly likely that he was stolen and used for a ghost marriage."

He was completely unaware that Jiang was feigning hostility towards him.

These words caused the old lady to drop her teacup. "How could this be?"

Who is so audacious as to arrange a ghost marriage for the Marquis's son? Have you gone to look for them?

Marquis Zhongyong looked at her with difficulty, "Mother, I denied that it was Yunzhou that day, so what grounds do I have to search for his body now?"

In her anger, the old lady forgot about this point, but after being reminded by the Marquis of Zhongyong, she punched him.

"How dare you say that? I've never seen a father as heartless as you."

Her strength remained the same as always; it looked heavy, but when it hit, it was extremely light, as if she couldn't bear to strike.

"Are you just going to abandon him like this? Let your son not find peace after his death?"

Marquis Zhongyong sighed, "We can only investigate secretly, but the chances are slim."

The cloud boat was buried so well, yet the enemy still managed to find it. It's likely they had the assistance of a sorcerer skilled in esoteric arts; such people are usually adept at erasing traces.

The old lady's expression stiffened, and then a hint of guilt flashed across her face.

She went out to visit a friend that day and met Fu Jiang on the way, telling him where Yunzhou was buried.

Could it be that Fu Jiang went to pay respects to Yun Zhou, leaving behind traces of incense and paper money, which led to the discovery of the tomb?

If that's the case, then it's truly a tragedy.

Marquis Zhongyong stared intently at the old lady, taking in her expression, and suddenly felt a chill run through his palms and feet.