Three days later.
"Master Chen, what do you think? I'm right, right? The youngest son of the Zhang family does have a house worth several thousand taels in his name, right?"
Dali Temple Minister Chen Ce arranged for people to investigate the servants of the Song Mansion openly and secretly for three consecutive days, and the confessions they obtained were consistent with the results of Meng Gaoyang's investigation.
The statements of Zhang's neighbors are enough to prove that Mrs. Song was not lying.
Chen Ce even carefully examined the doctor who treated Liang Wen and found that there was no problem with the prescription he prescribed.
Some stroke patients experience miraculous effects after taking this prescription, while other patients need to take several courses of treatment before it is effective. Some stroke patients have no effect at all after taking this prescription.
It is impossible to determine whether the Song family bribed the doctor to kill someone.
"Old Madam, you are right! The two-story house of Liang Wen's youngest son was indeed purchased recently."
Madam Song felt relieved. "So the rumor is that Baili Qingluan and Liang Wen colluded in advance to frame the Song family. Lord Chen, please report the results of the investigation to the emperor as soon as possible to clear the name of the Zhenbei General's Mansion."
"We, the General Zhenbei's Mansion, cannot suffer this unjust accusation! We hope Lord Song will report to the Emperor to severely punish the Zhang family!" The eldest lady of the Song family said indignantly.
Second Madam Lan also echoed a few words.
Chen Ce looked at the anxious faces of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and said, "Don't worry. His Majesty gave us seven days, and only three have passed. We still have four days left. It would be safest to report to the emperor after we are sure that no results can be found. I came here in person today to discuss the rumored matter of the eldest son of Xirong's child."
Old Madam Song's eyebrows twitched. "That Liang Wen is a traitor who sells out his master for his own selfish gain. This is a blatant slander. Baili Qingluan only gave birth to Song Shuyi!"
"Mrs. Song, please calm down. It's not worth it to get yourself sick over a servant. I came here today to see Miss Yi. I have a few questions for her."
"My sister Yi is still a child. She doesn't understand anything yet."
As Old Lady Song spoke, she glanced at Nanny Yue, her confidant, who was standing behind Chen Ce.
Nanny Yue understood immediately and quietly left Rongde Hall and rushed to the third room.
"...She's timid and cowardly, just like her own mother, she doesn't want to see strangers. She likes to hide in her room and paint. You've all questioned the servants in the mansion these past few days. Baili Qingluan injured herself during childbirth, so she sent the child to Yu's family for upbringing.
Right now, she still doesn't know that Baili Qingluan doesn't want her anymore and has returned to Xirong. She only knows that her mother and father went on a long journey to collect folk songs. If she knew that her mother didn't want her anymore, how would you let her cope?"
Song Shuyi didn't know Baili Qingluan yet. Wouldn't it be a revelation if he called her over for questioning?
Alas, she had forgotten the child!
"Madam Song, I heard that she is more mature and intelligent than other children her age. She is now a young painter. You can't keep hiding this from her forever. She will know about this sooner or later. Please ask Madam Song to invite Miss Yi out. I will not mention to her that Baili Qingluan doesn't want her and has returned to Xirong. I just want to learn more about Baili Qingluan from her."
"My sister Yi is very smart. If you ask her about her mother today, she might think that her parents had an accident outside."
Chen Ce was patient and smiled gently, "I believe you can appease her. I also ask Madam Song not to refuse anymore. Miss Yi is related to the rumors. I have to ask her. This is also to clarify the rumors as soon as possible and restore the innocence of the Zhenbei General's Mansion."
Old Madam Song felt that any further delay might arouse Chen Ce's suspicion, so she quickly waved for someone to invite Song Shuyi.
I just hope that Nanny Yue can do her job reliably.
"Sister Yi, do you know what to say when we get to Rongde Hall?"
Ever since Song Shuyi learned about Baili Qingluan, he has been sitting in the studio these days, staring at the portrait of Su Ningan as a baby.
It turns out that the reason why her grandfather disliked her was because of her brother!
Her biological mother was actually her father's concubine, and her legal mother was a precious princess who was imprisoned in a dungeon in the middle of the lake, but she knew nothing about it!
"Mother, I know what to say. I won't bring trouble to the Song family."
She wanted to tell the truth and seek justice for Baili Qingluan!
But if she tells it, her parents who dote on her will be convicted and may even be beheaded!
She is a child without parents...
Alas, she still wants a brother!
"Madam Yu, it's time for the young lady to go over. If Lord Chen is kept waiting for too long, trouble might arise." Nanny Yue saw that Madam Song had sent someone over again and hurriedly urged them.
"Sister Yi, come over."
"Aren't you going with me?" Song Shuyi was a little scared, worried that she would let the cat out of the bag.
Song Shuyi looks more like Song Linyuan, and a bit like her.
Who is the Dali Temple Minister? He is the best at judging people.
If she follows him, won’t she be exposed?
"Mom can't go. If you ask, just say she caught a cold..."
In Rongde Hall, Chen Ce was drinking hot tea leisurely, while the mother-in-law, daughter-in-law and other three people were sipping tea to hide their inner uneasy emotions.
Everything was done so tightly that it was impenetrable, except for Song Shuyi.
After Chen Ce drank two cups of hot tea, Song Shuyi was escorted to Rongde Hall by Nanny Yue and others.
"Grandma Jinan."
As soon as Song Shuyi came in, he performed the standard junior etiquette to Old Madam Song who was sitting in the main seat.
Old Madam Song glanced at Nanny Yue, and Nanny Yue immediately gave Old Madam Song a reassuring look.
Old Madam Song felt relieved a little, and waved lovingly, "Sister Yi, come to Grandma quickly."
Song Shuyi stood up and nodded respectfully to the two ladies of the Song family, then went to the side of Old Madam Song.
"Sister Yi, this is the Minister of Justice, Chen Ce."
"Greetings, Lord Chen." Song Shuyi bowed slightly towards Chen Ce.
Chen Ce saw that Song Shuyi was cute, well-behaved, polite and considerate, which made people like her.
"Quick, excuse me."
"Thank you, sir."
Song Shuyi then looked up and asked Old Madam Song, "Grandma, I wonder what you want to see Yi'er about?"
"Master Chen now has a case concerning your parents."
"What? Did mom and dad encounter something outside?" Song Shuyi looked anxious.
Old Madam Song felt relieved. The child's expression seemed to be genuine and not fake.
"Your parents are fine, don't worry, they will be back soon."
"Are mom and dad really okay? I'm young, but I know the Dali Temple is where they try criminals and catch bad guys."
"Believe me, Grandmother. Your parents are really fine. Don't think too much. Just tell me whatever Master Chen asks you."
Song Shuyi looked at Chen Ce, who had a dignified look on his face. He felt an urge to tell him the truth, but he held back.
He spoke anxiously, "Master Chen, did my parents get into trouble outside? Did someone die?"
Chen Ce had been paying attention to Song Shuyi's expression. Her reactions and expressions were very natural and did not seem fake.
It seems that the rumor is true that Baili Qingluan bribed Liang Wen to frame the Song family.
"Don't worry, Yi girl, and don't overthink it. Your parents are fine. Uncle Chen came here today to talk to you about your mother, Baili Qingluan..."
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