After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

Chapter 236 Protection

He seemed to have the magical power to see through people's hearts. No slightest change could escape his eyes, making it difficult for her to find a decent excuse.

It was a very simple matter, and she was clearly out of it and knew everything. But under his sharp eyes, she felt that she had nowhere to hide, as if she had been stripped naked and had no privacy.

There was a hint of impatience in her words: "If you really don't believe it, you can ask the government to arrest me, whether it's Jingzhao Prefecture or Dali Temple. If the results of the investigation show that I did frame Xie Xiuyun, I am willing to plead guilty and be punished."

After saying that, she turned around and left.

Unexpectedly, he suddenly grabbed her arm, and she staggered and almost fell into his arms.

After finally steadying myself, I looked up and met his deep and unfathomable eyes.

His eyes were sharp and he said in a cold voice: "You are acting like this now, do you think I can't do anything to you?"

This sentence made her heart tighten, but she pretended to be confused: "I don't understand what you are talking about."

This matter was of great importance. It not only concerned Xie Xiuyun's bad reputation, but also directly shook the foundation of glory accumulated by the Song family for generations.

The current turmoil has spread like wildfire, far beyond the insignificant quarrel in the backyard. Its impact is so bad that even the old lady who is usually calm can't hide her anger, and her brows are filled with inviolable majesty.

"Father, you even went so far as to personally visit the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture and demand an immediate and thorough investigation. No matter who it is, as long as they set foot in Jingxin Temple today, their background will be investigated one by one. Do you really think you can escape from this storm unscathed?"

Her eyes flickered, and the uneasiness and worry deep in her pupils surged like an undercurrent that could no longer be concealed.

Faced with the Song family's drastic measures, once they were verified, they would undoubtedly be doomed to eternal damnation. She couldn't help but feel an indescribable fear in her heart.

Sensing the fear in her eyes, he snorted disdainfully: "Why do you think I chose to show up in front of you at this critical moment? If I hadn't taken the initiative to come to you today, what would be waiting for you tomorrow would probably be the iron-faced and impartial official knocking on your door. By then, would you be able to hold on with your stubbornness?"

Hearing this, Cui Rong's momentum involuntarily dropped a little. She stared at him with an unprecedented sincerity and earnestness in her eyes: "I really didn't have any intention of scheming. Yuan Zhao's matter has nothing to do with me. She brought this upon herself. As for the aphrodisiac incense, it was all arranged by Yuan Zhao. Although the room was prepared for me, I was unable to go there due to something else. Unexpectedly, she walked into the wrong room by mistake."

Hearing this, although he knew that she was still telling lies, Song Yanyi inexplicably felt a sense of relief in his heart. At least her attitude was much more sincere than before.

His face was solemn, and his tone was unquestionable: "No matter what, you can't stay out of this matter. If the Song family is determined to investigate, your reasoning will not matter in the face of the family's interests? The most feared thing in your line of work is government interference. Once the turmoil reaches the government, where will your livelihood and your future go?"

Cui Rong was quite surprised when she heard this. He mentioned the "Song family" frequently, as if she was just a bystander.

But at this moment, she had no time to care about this subtle sense of dislocation, and asked anxiously: "So, what should I do?"

"You only remember to ask me for help now?"

He asked back, his tone cold.

Cui Rong was speechless, feeling mixed emotions.

Song Yanyi said calmly: "I will go back to the mansion to check the situation first. I will inform you if there is any new news."

Cui Rong was stunned for a moment, then said sincerely: "Thank you so much."

He glanced at her sideways, as if only when she asked for help would his cunningness temporarily disappear, leaving behind a rare innocence.

Without saying anything more, he turned and left, leaving Cui Rong alone standing there in a daze. She had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but she couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.

At the same time, Song Yanyi's carriage slowly stopped in front of the majestic gate of Xie's mansion. Jingzhao Yin had been waiting for a long time, with a smile on his face, and bowed: "Young Master Xie, I've been waiting for a long time."

Song Yanyi got out of the car and returned the greeting: "Sir Wang, did you just come from my father's place?"

Jingzhao Yin nodded and said, "That's right. Lord Xie strictly ordered me to thoroughly investigate the Jingxin Temple incident and find out whether someone deliberately framed the Song family."

Song Yanyi frowned slightly: "Then Lord Wang must verify it carefully."

Jingzhao Yin hurriedly agreed: "Master Xie, please rest assured. I understand your concerns and will not let Miss Bai be innocently implicated."

"Grateful."

"No, no, it's my job to serve Master Xie."

As Song Yanyi stepped into the mansion and went straight into the front hall, the scene before him made him frown.

The head of the family was furious, and he pointed his trembling finger at the third master and the third lady, and his voice was as loud as thunder: "Look at the 'good' daughter you have brought up. She has brought shame to the Song family! The reputation of our family has been tarnished by her! How can I have face in the court from now on?"

The Third Master and the Third Madam were silent as a mouse, huddled in a corner, not daring to breathe, feeling the air was so heavy that it was suffocating.

At this time, a little maid ran over to report: "The eldest young master is back."

The third master seemed to see a glimmer of hope and hurriedly looked to Song Yanyi for help.

Within the family, the head of the family has always not interfered in the affairs of the rear house. However, in this rage, perhaps only Song Yanyi in the entire Song family can resolve this sudden crisis.

"Father."

Song Yanyi bowed respectfully.

"What are you doing here?!"

The patriarch's anger was already difficult to calm down, and when he saw him rushing over so urgently, he mistakenly thought that he was trying to protect the third house again. After all, Song Yanyi had never been involved in such family disputes before.

"Today's incident has caused a lot of uproar. If it is not dealt with as soon as possible, it will bring shame to the Song family and become a laughing stock for others."

Song Yanyi analyzed calmly.

The Third Master quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, what Xian'er said makes sense. I will send the girl to the Yuan family immediately and announce to the public that she has been sent there a long time ago, but it is inconvenient to publicize the fact that she is a concubine."

The head of the family was furious: "Do you think we are all stupid? Who would believe such a statement? Moreover, doing such a shameful thing in the temple is simply trampling on the reputation of the Song family like a straw sandal in the mud!"

The third master's lips trembled slightly, and every word seemed to be squeezed out of his mouth with great effort. Helplessness and pleading flashed in his wrinkled eyes, and he stared at Song Yanyi's calm and resolute face, as if it was a life-saving straw.

Song Yanyi's voice was low and firm, like the cold wind in winter, penetrating the hearts of everyone present.