I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 184: Xie Siyuan Can't Deny It!

"How are we supposed to investigate this?" Xie Wanning didn't dare to disobey Xie Yanli, and could only mutter complaints under her breath.

Madam Xie frowned deeply, "Are you really going to investigate Yanli?"

What Chongzhi said earlier does make some sense.

It is indeed extremely bad that such a tragic event has occurred in the Marquis's residence.

Although she didn't believe Siyuan was responsible, he was now implicated.

After the scandal blew up, I don't know what to say about the rumors circulating.

She must protect her beloved great-grandson!

"Investigate, and investigate thoroughly." Xie Yanli's voice left no room for doubt.

"To close a case, we need two things: the murder weapon and witnesses." Before anyone could react, he turned and coldly ordered, "Search the surrounding area thoroughly and find the murder weapon."

After Xie Yanli spoke, no one in the Marquis's mansion dared to say anything more and could only stand aside and watch the servants search.

With Qin Jiuwei's comforting words, Xie Jue gradually stopped crying, but she was still very depressed.

He buried his face in Qin Jiuwei's neck without saying a word.

Her once bright and expressive eyes were now filled with sadness, and she looked listless.

Xie Zhongzhi looked at the servants searching around and unconsciously became nervous.

He turned to look at Xie Siyuan, his brows furrowed, clearly worried.

Xie Siyuan nodded slightly to him.

Don't worry, they won't find it.

A quarter of an hour later, the servants came to report cautiously, "Your Highness, no murder weapon has been found..."

Upon hearing this, Xie Siyuan's lips curled slightly.

“See? I told you, it’s not that easy to find,” Xie Wanning said immediately, raising her chin slightly. “Let’s just call it a day, there are still so many…”

"Shut up." Xie Yanli interrupted her before she could finish speaking.

Upon meeting his icy gaze, Xie Wanning immediately shrank back in fright and dared not utter another word.

Qin Jiuwei frowned slightly and began to ponder.

When we were celebrating Madam Xie's birthday, Xie Jue and Xie Siyuan arrived one after the other.

When Xie Jue left Qinglan Courtyard, the little rabbit must still be alive and well.

The little rabbit must have run away from Qinglan Courtyard on its own.

Xie Siyuan committed the crime in a very short time; he did not have time to dispose of the murder weapon.

The knife was stained with blood, so Xie Siyuan couldn't carry it with him.

The murder weapon must be nearby.

This garden is nothing more than a lawn, a pavilion, and a clear lake...

Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli immediately exchanged glances, and almost simultaneously thought of, "Qinghu!"

There is a lake in the garden called Clear Lake, and it is very deep.

Throwing the dagger in is the only way to truly make a silent impression...

Xie Yanli immediately ordered his servants to go to the lake to retrieve the fish.

Upon hearing this, Xie Siyuan's back stiffened instantly.

Immediately afterwards, Qin Jiuwei turned to Xiaohe and said, "Go and gather the maids in the manor and ask if anyone has seen anything by the lake."

Today's birthday banquet is being held in the front yard, and most people went there to help out.

But there are definitely people in the backyard, and who knows, someone might have seen it.

Physical evidence is necessary, but witness testimony is also essential!

That way, Xie Siyuan won't be able to deny it!

The servants busied themselves again.

Both Lord Xie and Madam Xie looked extremely grim.

What a mess this birthday banquet has turned out to be!

All the servants in the mansion came out.

Soon, a servant came running up, looking flustered. "Found it!"

He held two items in his hands and knelt on one knee to present them.

Upon closer inspection, everyone saw that it was a gleaming dagger, with dried bloodstains still remaining on the hilt.

On the other hand, a brocade handkerchief embroidered with fairy feathers celebrating a birthday was soaked in blood at one corner, making it particularly glaring.

"The dagger was retrieved from the lake in the backyard, and the handkerchief was found in the pavilion next door," the servant said respectfully.

Upon seeing these two items, Xu Liuer's face instantly turned deathly pale, devoid of any color.

Her body swayed slightly uncontrollably, and the maidservant beside her reacted quickly and stepped forward to help her up.

Xu Liuer closed her eyes tightly, her face filled with despair.

This handkerchief was prepared by Xie Zhongzhi for Xie Siyuan as a birthday gift for the old lady!

And that dagger is irrefutable proof!

"The dragon pattern on this dagger is used only by the army guarding the border, to distinguish it from the weapons of the Great Liang."

Xie Yanli looked at Xie Zhongzhi and said coldly, "Second brother, what do you say?"

"I..." Xie Zhongzhi was sweating profusely.

This dagger was indeed given to Xie Siyuan by him for self-defense.

But who would have thought... that this dagger would actually be found!

“My second brother has been in the main hall in the front courtyard the whole time; it couldn’t be him,” Qin Jiuwei said quietly. “If it’s not him, then who could it be?”

The conversation was directed at Xie Siyuan.

Xie Zhongzhi and Lady Hou pressed their lips together, frantically racking their brains for a solution.

“Even if the murder weapon is found, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s related to Siyuan,” Qiu Yueli, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

"Maybe someone stole the dagger, took the opportunity to commit the crime, and then framed a five-year-old child! It's really vicious!"

Qiu Yueli frowned deeply, "Siyuan is so young, how could he possibly do such a thing?"

Xie Zhongzhi looked in the direction of the sound and his gaze fell on Qiu Yueli.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, not expecting her to speak up for them.

Qiu Yueli noticed Xie Zhongzhi's gaze, and the tips of her ears turned red.

But her words did serve as a reminder to Xie Zhongzhi.

"Physical evidence is important, but without witnesses, things will never be clear."

Xie Zhongzhi raised his voice a few decibels and raised his eyebrows slightly.

Since there are no witnesses, you can just deny it to the death!

However, at that moment, a timid female voice suddenly rang out.

"I...I saw it..."