Song Xizhi then explained everything that had happened the day before to Su Mingli, and also repeated exactly the same answer that Prince Xiu had given to his mother.
Su Mingli's expression grew increasingly serious as he listened, and finally he fell silent.
So Song Xizhi continued, "So, Uncle, Mother's death is related to the palace, and to the late Empress."
“My maternal grandfather must have known about this, which is why he so strictly forbade me from developing incense, to prevent any unforeseen events. And it is because I started developing incense that I encountered so many accidents. Someone is trying to stop me.”
Song Xizhi spoke these words calmly, yet his gaze was firm, filled with an unwavering determination.
"But the more they tried to stop me, the more I wanted to investigate. I couldn't let my mother die in vain."
There are also his maternal grandfather and maternal uncle from his previous life. Perhaps his grandfather jumped into the lake not to commit suicide, but to end this secret.
However, this secret was discovered by the eldest uncle, which led to the tragic end of his wife and children being separated and his family being destroyed.
If this matter is not resolved at its root, she and the Su family will likely repeat the same mistakes they made in their previous life.
Su Mingli remained silent for a long, long time after listening. When he opened his eyes again and looked at Song Xizhi, his eyes were bloodshot.
"Zhizhi, you look just like your mother, you two are practically identical."
Song Xizhi lowered his eyes: "So I need to go to the Fengshan Ceremony. Uncle, you happen to be in the Ministry of Rites, so please help me make arrangements. Only by going to the Fengshan Ceremony can I see the ladies in the harem."
Without a second thought, Su Mingli shook his head: "In just one day, you've survived three assassination attempts, and now you're telling me you're going to the Fengchan Assembly?"
"Zhizhi, this is impossible."
Song Xizhi felt a buzzing in her ears. She focused her mind and stared at him without moving: "Why?"
"You used to say that my maternal grandfather kept everything from you, but I didn't. Now you're just like my maternal grandfather, trying to stop me?"
Su Mingli simply looked at her calmly: "Your maternal grandfather has been talking about you a lot lately. Go visit him when you have time."
Song Xizhi almost laughed in anger: "If this matter is not resolved, if it is allowed to develop, it will put everyone in the Su family in danger. My maternal grandfather, my maternal uncle, and the person behind the scenes will not be spared. The Su family will be destroyed!"
Upon hearing this, Su Mingli suddenly stood up, placed a hand on Song Xizhi's shoulder, and calmed her down: "I know, Zhizhi, I know everything."
“When my older sister had her accident, I was too young to protect her. I’m sorry to my older sister. But now I can’t just stand by and watch you risk your life and follow in her footsteps.”
Song Xizhi looked up at him, and saw that Su Mingli's usually calm eyes were now filled with tears.
The unspoken sorrow in his eyes instantly dispelled Song Xizhi's anger.
“Let your uncle investigate this matter, okay? My older sister used to be the one who carried the family, and she lost her life for it. Now it’s not your turn.”
"You were surrounded by swords and spears during yesterday's assassination attempts. Your uncle will tell you everything he has found out, and we'll discuss it together. But please stay at the Marquis's residence this time, okay?"
Su Mingli waited for Song Xizhi's answer, but Song Xizhi remained completely silent.
Her feelings were complicated. She seemed to suddenly understand all the choices her maternal grandfather, eldest uncle, and even youngest uncle had made.
But she had no choice but to go against their decision, because she had her own.
“I will definitely continue to investigate, Uncle. I can’t lie to you. Sitting idly by and waiting to die has never been in my nature.”
Su Mingli closed his eyes, and the tears that had been welling up in his eyes finally rolled down his cheeks. He actually smiled.
He had long guessed that, given Song Xizhi's personality, it was impossible for him to obediently listen to him.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be called Song Xizhi.
Su Mingli nodded, resuming his gentle and refined demeanor, but his words were not so pleasant:
"Alright, then let's wait and see, Zhizhi, and see if you have the ability to go to the Fengchan Ceremony. I will definitely stop you."
"Of course, I will tell you every truth I know."
Song Xizhi's lips twitched suddenly. Seeing Su Mingli lift his cloak and turn to leave, he hurriedly followed.
"Don't turn your back on me, little uncle. If you won't let me go, then I'll go and treat Prime Minister Lin's daughter. I'll go and beg Prince Ning or Prince Xiu. I'll go eventually."
"Even if you don't help me, don't stop me... for my mother's sake?"
Su Mingli was tall with long legs and big strides. By the time Song Xizhi caught up with him to the door, she was already panting heavily.
Upon hearing the last sentence, Su Mingli's eye twitched, and he abruptly stopped in his tracks: "You dare mention your mother to me?"
He glanced at Song Xizhi's thin clothes: "It's fine to send him here."
After saying this, Su Mingli turned and left. Song Xizhi stood at the door with some melancholy. For the first time, she felt that telling the truth was also a kind of distress.
She should keep it a secret from her uncle and coax him into taking her to the Fengchan Ceremony.
But the truth must be told eventually. Only by telling the truth can the uncle and everyone in the Su family be prepared and not be easily defeated.
As Song Xizhi was pondering, a sharp, mocking voice interrupted her thoughts: "Sister, why are you standing alone in the cold wind?"
"It looks like you had a fight with Lord Su? I heard before that you had a falling out with the Su family, and now Lord Su dislikes you. Sister, you should change your selfish personality. You can't be disliked everywhere you go, can you?"
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