The prince kneels every day. Has the princess forgiven him today?

Qian Laoqi?

Song Xiwan had never heard of this person's reputation, and observing Aunt Xu's expression, she didn't seem to be lying.

She didn't give up easily and said coldly, "The person is no longer in Shangjing City. You want me to search the entire Great Xia Kingdom?"

Aunt Xu was truly afraid of her methods and quickly told her everything she knew, "The owner of Yaoyueju is very familiar with him, go ask him!"

A dark light flashed in Song Xiwan's eyes.

Yaoyueju is the most famous teahouse in the capital, and only high-ranking officials and dignitaries can go there.

"If you dare to lie to me, I will come and beat you up every day."

Aunt Xu's face trembled, and she had no doubt about the truth of this statement.

This young lady from a noble family in the countryside is so rude!

Aunt Xu was so angry that her teeth itched, but she kept smiling on the surface, "How dare I lie to Miss Song? If I tell even a single lie, I will be struck by lightning!"

"Then I hope you're lying."

Song Xiwan said this with a cold expression and left.

It is amazing that a heartless person like Aunt Xu can still live well in this world, while she and Xie Chengqian died extremely tragically in their previous lives.

I wonder how Xie Chengqian is investigating Yan Wushuang's case.

Song Xiwan felt depressed.

Song Wenyi felt so distressed seeing her like this. If Xi Wan hadn't stopped him from going in, he would have definitely given Aunt Xu a good beating.

"Did she bully you?"

Song Xiwan came back to her senses and raised the corners of her lips slightly, "How dare she bully me? Besides, everyone knows that my father is the Minister of Dali Temple."

These words made Song Wenyi's brows relax, and he was very pleased with his daughter's dependence on him.

"That's right. If anyone dares to bully you in the future, just tell him that your father is the Minister of Justice!"

Song Xiwan's smile widened as she deliberately pressed the issue, "What if he met someone with a higher official rank than Father? Or someone who was a royal relative?"

Song Wenyi replied fearlessly, "Even if the gods come, my father will spare no effort to protect you."

What are the mere royal relatives?

The worst that can happen is that I risk my life.

Song Xiwan's eyes became moist. This was what her father had done in her previous life, risking his life to protect her and her elder brother.

"it is good."

So does she.

……

The next day.

Song Xiwan went to Yaoyueju and asked for a private room to meet the owner.

Unexpectedly, I met Song Lingxi.

After not seeing each other for a while, Song Lingxi, who looked old and haggard, seemed to be much more awake.

Song Lingxi seemed not to see her and went straight into another private room.

Song Xiwan raised her eyebrows slightly. Before she could figure it out, the boss of Yaoyueju walked up to her and asked respectfully, "Miss Song, what can I do for you?"

"Go in and talk."

Song Xiwan was thinking about important matters and put the matter of Song Lingxi behind her.

Entered the private room.

Song Xiwan asked straight to the point, "Where is Qian Laoqi?"

The shopkeeper's face froze for a moment, and he denied it with a dry laugh, "I don't know who Qian Laoqi is that Miss Song is talking about."

Song Xiwan sneered at him, "Don't know? You're the one who kidnapped me back then. Aunt Xu testified that you and Qian Laoqi had a close relationship, so she specifically asked me to come and ask you."

The shopkeeper's forehead broke out in sweat and he immediately knelt down.

"I really don't understand what Qian Laoqi is talking about. Aunt Xu is deliberately framing me! I have no grudge against her, why would she do this?"

Song Xiwan looked at him indifferently as he tried to quibble, without saying a word.

As the shopkeeper spoke further, his voice became more and more urgent.

He licked his dry lips and pleaded, "Miss Song, you really have been deceived by this Aunt Xu. How dare I do such a thing?"

Song Xiwan poured a cup of tea, took a sip, and then said, "I didn't even tell you that you were involved, but you admitted it yourself."

The shopkeeper's body softened again.

Song Xiwan said slowly, "It's okay if you don't tell me. I will send you to the Dali Temple and let my father interrogate you personally."

"Don't! I've been wronged!"

The shopkeeper knew that the incident of Aunt Xu had caused a lot of uproar. He knew that Yaoyueju was not without supporters, but who could afford to kidnap and sell the daughter of the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple?

If Lord Song takes advantage of this situation, a lot of trouble will arise.

Song Xiwan slammed the teacup onto the table, and said in a colder voice, "Then tell the truth."

The shopkeeper's heart was shaken, and he could only say, "As far as I know, Qian Laoqi must have died of illness a few years ago."

Song Xiwan's eyes turned cold, and a chill suddenly broke out from her body.

This made the shopkeeper sweat even more, and he hurriedly explained, "It's true. He and I are from the same hometown. After leaving Shangjing City, he returned to the countryside to live. I heard from a fellow villager some time ago that he died of illness."

Song Xiwan clenched the cup tightly, feeling upset. "So you knew what he did but you aided and abetted him, helping to conceal it!"

"no!"

The shopkeeper quickly shook his head and replied, "It was only after Aunt Xu was arrested that I suddenly realized this. Before that, I really didn't know it."

What kind of relationship is good?

It was just a few words from his fellow townsman. Later, he became well-off at Yaoyueju, and Qian Laoqi often came to patronize it.

Apart from this, there is absolutely no personal relationship!

To prove his innocence, the shopkeeper gritted his teeth and said, "I just said I didn't know her because I didn't want to cause trouble, but Miss Song came today, so I wanted to show my sincerity."

Song Xiwan's eyes darkened. "Speak."

"Back then, Qian Laoqi left Shangjing City and drank with me. After a couple of drinks, he started to taunt me, saying, 'Only money is real in this world, and the people around me are all evil monsters who eat people without leaving any bones.' I never saw him again after that."

The shopkeeper told this matter tremblingly while looking at Song Xiwan's expression.

Surprisingly, there was no expression on her face at all.

Could it be that Song Xiwan had guessed it a long time ago?

The more the shopkeeper thought about it, the more frightened he became. He lowered his head very low and did not dare to raise it.

After a moment, Song Xiwan's cold voice slowly rang out, "But I want Qian Laoqi."

The shopkeeper was startled and looked up in confusion.

A silver ingot was placed on the table, and Song Xiwan's cold voice came, "He's dead, you have to find me another one, or go to the Dali Temple and tell my father."

"Song, Miss Song..."

The shopkeeper was a shrewd man. He vaguely understood what Song Xiwan meant and became even more panicked.

Song Xiwan stood up, a sneer on his lips, "Tell me when you find the person. I will personally take him to the Song Mansion to identify these cannibalistic relatives."

Either the second wife, or the old lady, or both?

Song Xiwan had indeed always had this guess, but when there was no evidence, he still held a glimmer of hope in his heart and did not want to think too badly of the matter.

But the truth is always so shabby.

The shopkeeper swallowed his saliva and wanted to refuse, but he couldn't stand Song Xiwan's cold gaze.

"Think it over carefully. Will you help me find out the truth or help others conceal their crimes? I can't do anything about Yao Yueju, but I can still send you to jail."

This is a blatant threat!

The shopkeeper had no choice but to agree, "I will naturally help Miss Song seek justice and bring Qian Laoqi to you."

Now that he's dead, who would dare to say that he's not Qian Laoqi if you randomly pick someone of the same age?