Song Zhiyu didn't leave, ignoring Shen Feng's words. "Whether the evidence in Lin Er's possession is true or false, none of us know. Arguing here will not get us any answers."
Special matters should be handled by special people. I have already reported this matter to the Court of Judicial Review, and they will certainly give Grand Tutor Chu a proper explanation.
"You actually reported this to the authorities!" Shen Feng's voice suddenly rose.
If the Dali Temple were to handle this matter, they might not be able to protect Shen Jinxiu. They should make plans as soon as possible.
Song Zhiyu's smile deepened. She looked up at the sky and slowly said, "In about half a cup of tea's time, someone from the Dali Temple should arrive."
"Perfect timing. Besides Lord Chu's case, I also want Lord Pei to investigate the truth behind my assassination attempt. That way, I won't have to live in constant fear, worrying about whether I've offended anyone, otherwise why would they only target me?"
Shen Yanxi's face flushed red, as if he hadn't expected Song Zhiyu to use his words against him.
Upon listening more closely, Shen Yanxi strangely felt that what he said made some sense and was also somewhat shameless.
"Very well, I believe Lord Pei will handle this impartially and give me a satisfactory explanation." Grand Tutor Chu felt that this made sense, and that he had been overthinking things.
It's unbelievable that someone like Shen Feng could have such a perceptive and kind daughter as Song Zhiyu. Truly, a bad bamboo shoot can produce a good one.
Song Zhiyu's move caught the Shen family off guard. They had originally planned to deny the crime and find another opportunity to get rid of Lin Er, thus leaving no way to prove their innocence.
Unexpectedly, Song Zhiyu dared to report them to the authorities, completely disrupting their plans.
For the sake of the Marquis of Chengen's mansion and for the sake of Shu'er, he had to give up Shen Jinxiu. Shen Feng had already made up his mind.
Half a cup of tea's time passed quickly, and when Pei Qingyan arrived with his men, they were still in a daze.
Surprisingly, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness Prince Li also came.
"I was unaware that Your Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness Prince Li would be visiting the Marquis's residence. I have failed to greet you properly and hope that Your Highnesses will forgive me." Shen Feng hurriedly stepped forward, bowed, and apologized.
"It's alright, my brother and I just came to take a look. You don't need to be nervous." Prince Li raised his hand, his smile warm. Compared to the aloof and noble Crown Prince beside him, he was obviously easier to approach.
Song Zhiyu was also somewhat taken aback; the arrival of these two was indeed unexpected.
Zhou Xingzhi noticed the fleeting look of surprise on Song Zhiyu's face just now, and his smile deepened.
"Miss Song, we meet again." As he passed by Song Zhiyu, he smiled slightly and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
Perhaps because they were standing too close, when Zhou Xingzhi passed by her, his right hand inadvertently brushed against the back of her hand. The slightly cool touch made Song Zhiyu stiffen all over, and she unconsciously hid her hand behind her back.
Looking up, she saw that the person had already walked away, leaving her only with a handsome and upright back view.
Perhaps it was an unintentional mistake, Song Zhiyu thought.
Ling Chen, who was following behind Zhou Xingzhi, took in the expression on his face and naturally did not miss his "unintentional" actions.
Who would have thought that their cold-hearted and aloof Crown Prince would secretly seduce a young girl?
However, this seduced young girl doesn't seem to be quite perceptive yet. Ling Chen shook the fan in his hand, his smile playful.
"Your Highness seems to be in a good mood," Ling Chen said meaningfully as he approached Zhou Xingzhi.
"Not bad." Zhou Xingzhi's expression remained unchanged, ignoring Ling Chen's teasing. His hand behind his back moved slightly, unconsciously rubbing his fingertips.
Ling Chen raised an eyebrow, his narrow fox-like eyes narrowing. He wondered who it was that had started sulking the day they saw Pei Qingyan and Song Zhiyu standing together, chatting and laughing.
The atmosphere in the Eastern Palace was oppressive and gloomy for those two days. Everyone in the palace was trembling with fear, afraid of displeasing His Highness the Crown Prince.
Now, upon seeing the person, His Highness the Crown Prince's mood visibly brightened.
Song Zhiyu is truly a panacea for His Highness the Crown Prince.
Li Wang's ears twitched as he overheard their conversation, and he glanced at Zhou Xingzhi without making a sound.
The Crown Prince has always been someone who doesn't show his emotions, and he's also a deep and enigmatic man. He really hadn't figured out what Ling Chen was saying.
As if he had thought of something unpleasant, Li Wang's eyes instantly darkened.
Indeed, he was reprimanded by his father, who stripped him of his power in the Ministry of Justice, severely damaging his morale.
The Ministry of Justice is now the Crown Prince's territory, so how could he not be in a good mood?
Seeing the atmosphere become somewhat tense, Ling Chen lazily lifted his eyelids and said, "Lord Pei, please continue. Don't worry about us."
"Yes." Pei Qingyan nodded, glancing subtly in the direction where Song Zhiyu was standing, pulling her thoughts back.
Grand Tutor Chu sent someone to hand over the evidence in Lin Er's possession to Pei Qingyan, saying, "Lord Pei, I'll leave this matter to you."
"Grand Tutor Chu, there's no need for this. This is simply my duty. I will uphold justice, find the real culprit, and give Miss Chu justice." Pei Qingyan had already learned the whole story from Song Zhiyu. Even if Grand Tutor Chu didn't confess, he would act according to the law, reveal the truth, and severely punish the murderer.
Moreover, just the fact that Shen Jinxiu hired someone to kill her sisters is enough for him to nail her to the pillar of shame, making it impossible for her to ever recover, and leaving her with no choice but to atone with her death.
No one can hurt his sister.
"Lord Pei, this Lin Er is a notorious playboy in the capital, and he never tells the truth. You must investigate the truth thoroughly and clear my sister's name."
Then, the murderer who instructed him to slander the Marquis's mansion will be arrested and brought to justice as a warning to others. Seeing that Shen Feng remained silent, Shen Yanxi was anxious, but he could not withstand Shen Jinxiu's pleading gaze and stepped forward with a stiff upper lip.
Pei Qingyan looked in the direction of the sound and saw Shen Yanxi's face. His eyes were dark and he was smiling, but for some reason, it made Shen Yanxi feel a chill down his spine.
"Young Master Shen, if I remember correctly, this Miss Song is your younger sister."
She narrowly escaped death after an assassination attempt, yet you remained indifferent, instead showing concern for Miss Shen. This truly broadens my horizons.
Whenever Pei Qingyan thought of the harm Song Zhiyu suffered because of the Marquis's mansion, he couldn't suppress his anger. The usually composed, gentle, and refined man broke down and learned to be sarcastic and unpleasant.
Shen Yanxi's breath hitched. "She...she's alright, isn't she?" His voice grew weaker and weaker.
He inexplicably felt that the Crown Prince's gaze was cold as he looked at him.
Hearing Pei Qingyan's accusations, Shen Yanxi felt embarrassed.
Although Song Zhiyu is his biological sister, the things she did showed absolutely no respect for her brother.
Jinxiu was different from her. Although she was a bit willful and domineering, she respected her elder brother and cared for her sisters. She would never be as rebellious and vengeful as Song Zhiyu.
Pei Qingyan had no idea about any of this, so what right did she have to question him?
Seeing Shen Yanxi's unconvinced expression, as if he wanted to argue with Pei Qingyan, Shen Yuzhou's brow twitched, and his probing gaze fell on Pei Qingyan.
This Lord Pei is showing far too much concern for Song Zhiyu.
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