Chapter 160 Xiao's Concern

He immediately stood up and threw himself into Xiao's arms.

"Okay, okay," Xiao saw her like this and patted her back gently, "Do you think your mother is nagging again?"

"No way." Song Qingyan said coquettishly, still lying in Xiao's arms and refusing to get up.

"We are all mothers now..."

Before Xiao finished speaking, Song Qingyan stood up suddenly: "I have something else to tell mother."

"Mother, do you still remember the sword that my second uncle gave to my father today?"

"I remember," Xiao nodded, "just looking at the appearance, it is a good sword."

Although Xiao did not know martial arts, her rough and rough husband used to pester her and tell her about the battlefield every day, so she was more or less exposed to it.

When Lu Xingwan, who was standing by, heard his mother pick up the sword handle, he immediately sat up straight and looked at Song Qingyan with his bright eyes.

[Mother finally mentioned this sword. Could it be that she discovered the problem? ]

[Is this sword really the one with the problem? ]

Song Qingyan would not say that she found it herself: "Father was much more cautious when he came back this time. He specially called my second uncle to the study and turned the sword box inside out in front of my second uncle."

"And then?" Xiao asked hurriedly, listening intently.

"Sure enough, a batch of forged letters were found in the compartment of the sword box," Song Qingyan lowered her voice and leaned towards Xiao, "Those letters were all exchanges with Helian Hengxin, the emperor of Yuefeng Kingdom."

"What!" Xiao stood up suddenly, lowered his voice, and asked tremblingly: "Is it the second brother?"

The Marquis has always treated the Second Son so well, how dare he frame the Marquis? But if the Marquis's Mansion collapses, what good will it be for his Second Son?

When the nest is overturned, no eggs can remain intact.

"Don't panic, mother," Song Qingyan stood up again and helped her mother back to sit on the couch, "It's not my second uncle."

Just as Wanwan said, although Second Uncle is a little stupid, he doesn't have any bad intentions.

"My second uncle has always respected my father. This time, I'm afraid he was taken advantage of."

Xiao also calmed down: "Yes, the second son is not good at martial arts. If he gets this sword, he will definitely give it to the Marquis."

"The Marquis has just returned from the border and has seized two cities in Yuefeng State," Xiao said after settling down, his mind became much clearer, "If such a letter is found in the mansion at this time, it is inevitable that His Majesty will be suspicious."

"Your Majesty trusts your father now, but if there is a loophole, I am afraid someone will take advantage of it."

[Wow, she is a girl from a rich family after all. My grandmother looks like a weak woman, but she is so thoughtful.]

[No wonder my mother is so smart, it turns out she inherited her intelligence from my grandmother! ]

Marquis Dingguo: I am also very smart, okay?

[However, this time, grandpa has grown up and knows to search everything that comes into the mansion. It seems that I don't have to worry about it anymore. Grandpa will definitely be more vigilant in the future.]

[Then please bless us, Master, and bless the Dingguo Marquis family to be free from disasters and troubles in this life. ]

Marquis Dingguo: I am really smart!

Song Qingyan couldn't help but glance at Lu Xingwan, seeing her looking towards the roof with full piety.

I felt emotional in my heart: Wanwan, it was you who blessed the Dingguo Marquis family.

"What happened to the letter?" Xiao hurriedly pulled Song Qingyan's hand and asked.

"It is still in father's study," Song Qingyan patted Xiao's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. I have asked someone to check it out. No matter who got it, I will return it to its original owner."

Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Song Qingyan thought of something else and deliberately muttered to herself, "But come to think of it, my second uncle doesn't look like my grandfather, and he's not as smart as my father. They are children of the same father, but they are so different."

Lu Xingwan became even more excited when he heard this.

[Didn’t I just tell mother that Song Zhangying is not Old Lady Song’s biological son, so how could he look like him?]

[Oh, I forgot. This is just my own mumbling. Mom can’t hear it! ]

[What a pity! I better learn to speak soon! ]

This was exactly what Song Qingyan intended. She always got through the difficulties with Wanwan's help. Wanwan was such a smart child. If she became suspicious, she would become estranged from her in the future.

It would be better to put on a show like this to dispel Wanwan's doubts.

Xiao pondered for a moment, and finally spoke: "This matter is a thing of the past. Since you asked, I will tell you about it."

"Just don't tell anyone else. Your father and I are the only ones who know about this."

"Just tell me, mother. I will definitely keep my mouth shut to no one else." Judging from the mother's expression, she must know the inside story.

"Your second uncle is not your grandfather's biological son." Xiao spoke quietly, seeming to be lost in memories.

Song Qingyan originally planned to act out a surprise or something, but when she saw her mother's expression, she didn't say anything in the end. She just showed a slightly surprised look in Lu Xingwan's direction.

Lu Xingwan was very satisfied with her mother's reaction.

[Look how scared my mother is. Don’t worry, when Wanwan grows up, she will have many things to tell me!]

[For example, the third prince was once an emperor, and the second brother was the destined emperor. There are so many more! ]

[Ah, no, if I say this, my mother will think I'm a monster. Forget it, I won't say it.]

"This matter was a lifelong pain in your grandmother's heart. It was not until her death that she called your father and I to her bedside and told us about it."

"You know about the concubine. At that time, everyone thought your second uncle was really your grandfather's son, and the servants in the courtyard had complaints about the concubine."

"Your grandfather and grandmother were kind people. They punished several servants in the family and made an example of them, just to prevent the concubine from being bullied in this courtyard."

"Although your grandfather and grandmother didn't see her, they provided her with good food and clothing, never treated her and her son badly, and even hired a teacher to teach your second uncle when he was just beginning to learn."

"My aunt was so grateful for their kindness that she couldn't sleep or eat, so she knelt down in front of your grandmother and told her about it."

"Your grandfather and grandmother discussed it for a long time and decided to keep your second uncle in the courtyard. Your father had already been conferred a title of nobility at that time, and your second uncle was about to marry. So, in any case, he was also your father's cousin."

"It's better than making this matter public. Not only will it expose the family shame, but it will also do more harm than good."

When Xiao said this, she looked up at Song Qingyan, her eyes full of mist: "Your grandmother has worked hard all her life, and she really deserves the respect of the concubine."

"Fortunately, your second uncle is not an ignorant person. He is also very filial to your grandmother."

Song Qingyan nodded. She had to say that Wanwan’s summary was very accurate.