Chapter 60 Whereabouts
Song looked at Qu Xin, took a deep breath, and suddenly smiled, "You already know everything, so there's no need for me to hide it."
She said to the servants, "Tell the people in the Dongyang Marquis's Mansion that I know where Prince Xu is."
Qu Xian was even more confused. "Xu Yu from the Dongyang Marquis's Mansion, what's your relationship with him?"
Song still maintained her proud attitude, "The box sent by the princess's mansion was a gift for Qu Ling, and inside it was Xu Shizi."
"Qu Ling knew I would take action in the carriage. She knew Xu Yu would come looking for her, so she took revenge on Ah Heng."
Song figured everything out.
How could Princess Jiaping appear by such a coincidence?
How could a living person like Xu Yu disappear out of thin air?
Everything was Qu Ling's plan.
Qu Xi grasped the key point of her words and was extremely disappointed. "Are you really teaming up with the Dongyang Marquis' Mansion to destroy A Ling's innocence?"
Song's lips curled up into a cold smile, "So what?"
Under Qu Ling's murderous gaze, Song analyzed Qu Ling's intentions thoroughly.
"Does your Lordship really think your daughter is a kind person? She knows everything, and her calculations are even better than mine."
"She clearly knew I wanted to harm her, but she didn't tell me. Instead, she went through so much trouble to harm my son."
Song hated her.
Qu Lingyun said calmly, "Madam, after all your schemes, you failed to get what you wanted, and in the end you still blame me. What do I know? What should I know? How did I harm your son?"
"Do you dare to say Xu Yu is not in your room?"
“No.”
"What's in the box sent from the Princess's Mansion?"
Qu Ling's voice was as cold as frost. "What do you want the Princess to send me? Do I need to ask Madam for permission first?"
If she didn't say it, it would be considered a cover-up in Song's eyes.
"Then search your Nuanshan Residence thoroughly," Song said sternly, "Prince Xu must be hiding there."
Qu Ling's expression suddenly changed.
"How can I, a county lady with a clean body, allow myself to be searched?"
"Madam is trying to frame me blatantly."
Seeing this, Song became more and more certain that she had hidden Xu Yu through the princess's mansion.
As long as Xu Yu is found, it will be clear that Qu Ling already knew about the destruction of the carriage.
Even Ah Heng's broken leg was her deliberate revenge.
By then, even if she is the county lord, the princess will not be able to protect her.
Song immediately added fuel to the fire, "If you weren't feeling guilty, why didn't you order a search? Prince Xu's disappearance is a serious matter. Do you really have to bring the Dongyang Marquis's residence to the attention of His Majesty?"
The more Qu Ling refused to give in, the more the Song family wanted to investigate.
Qu Chen raised his hand to stop him. He turned to his trusted butler and said, "Take your men to Nuanshanju to have a look."
He glanced at Song with disgust and said, "You are only allowed to investigate the whereabouts of Master Xu, and you are not allowed to touch the eldest lady's things."
Qu Ling burst into tears and even changed his address, "Father, you don't believe me after all."
Qu Xi's expression was complicated.
This daughter is Azhao's bloodline, and he feels a little indebted to her.
However, since the matter is of great importance, it is necessary to investigate.
"A Ling, you have to be sensible."
A sneer of confidence appeared on Song's lips.
After about an incense stick of time, the butler came back sweating profusely and reported, "My Lord, we have searched everywhere in Nuanshanju, but there is no one."
"Impossible," Song was the first to speak up. "Where are the boxes and crates that the princess sent?"
"It was opened. It was filled with silk fabrics, gold and silver jewelry, and small trinkets given by Princess Jiaping."
Song still didn't believe it and said to Qu Ling viciously, "I really underestimated you. Tell me, where did you hide that person..."
She raised her voice to hide her panic.
Qu Ling's tears streamed down her face, but she was still stubborn and aggrieved. "If you believe it's me, there's no need to investigate. Just hand me over to the Dongyang Marquis's Mansion. My wife's surname is Song, and she has absolute power. No one in the court can do anything to your Song family, and no one in the Marquis' Mansion can do anything to you..."
"Don't talk nonsense!" Qu Chen interrupted her and turned to Song. "This is the Dingxiang Marquis's residence. You can't just say whatever you want!"
Then he comforted Qu Ling, "Go back first. Dad was wrong today. Don't worry, this kind of thing will never happen again in the future."
Song's face turned pale and blue.
At this moment, the Duke of Dongyang and his wife rushed in despite being stopped.
Lady Bo's hair was disheveled, and she cried out as she entered the room, "Song Jun, you vicious woman, return my son to me! If you don't hand him over today, we will go and beat the drum to report the incident."
"You were the one who came up with this idea," said the Duke of Dongyang, his eyes red. "Back then, you used our family as a cover to expose the Duke of Su's mansion for moving the dowry, saying that after the plan was completed, the county lady would marry into our family. Now, it hasn't happened, and my son is missing."
He said to Qu Xi in great excitement, "Madam, you are truly cruel and ruthless."
When Qu Xi heard about the move of the dowry, he became calm instead.
He glanced at Song coldly, "I'll ask you again, where is Prince Xu?"
"I don't know!" Song felt a chill at her bones.
But she really didn't know where Xu Yu had gone.
"If you don't give us an explanation today, I will report it to His Majesty!" Duke Dongyang was anxious and angry.
"Go ahead," Qu Xi said, also furious. "Go ahead and file a complaint with the Emperor. I want to see whether His Majesty believes your empty words or my reputation as the Marquis of Dingxiang."
If Xu Yu can't be found, who would dare to say that it was done by the Marquis' Mansion?
The Duke and Duchess of Dongyang were enraged by this attitude and staggered away, dragging each other away.
"I will make you pay the price."
After the people left, Qu Ling casually asked, "If Master Xu is really not at home, where else could he have gone?"
These words were like a knife, stabbing Song's heart.
Where is Xu Yu hiding?
Qu Yu first instructed the imperial physician to treat the wound well, and then asked everyone to leave, "No one is allowed to come to the eldest master's courtyard without my permission."
His tone was a little heavier, "Neither can my wife."
Song's voice tightened, "Why don't you let me see my son? Do you think I will listen to you?"
Qu Xi didn't get angry this time, but remained calm. "If you really think no one can do anything to you, then give it a try."
After saying that, he strode away.
The corners of Qu Ling's mouth curled up, and the arc just happened to catch Song's eye.
"It's you." The hatred in Song's eyes was like a vine, and she just wanted to strangle Qu Ling to death. "What do you want?"
Qu Ling looked at her without saying a word, smiled sarcastically, and turned away.
Song collapsed to the ground.
"Mom, are you okay?" Qu Yi hurried forward to help her, his face full of worry.
His eyes followed Qu Ling's back, narrowing slightly.
What a powerful woman she is! She destroyed my elder brother just like that.
He also sowed discord between my eldest brother and my mother.
"I'm fine," Song said distraught, "Ayi, you take good care of your brother."
She didn't even turn back to tell Qu Heng anything. She was supported by the maid and walked out of the yard with light steps.
Little did she know that when she returned to the main courtyard, what awaited her was an even more fatal blow.
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