A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 431 Finale (3)

Song Shuyu did not return to the Duke's mansion. Heeding Mu Qingcheng's instructions, he decided not to handle official business today and let Xu Chunshan, the Junior Magistrate of the Capital, continue to preside over general affairs.

He bathed, ate, and slept in the main courtyard of the Jingzhao Prefecture. Even when he was recuperating, he had to be close to her, otherwise he would feel uneasy.

However, he had only been asleep for half an hour when he was woken up by the eunuch who was delivering the imperial edict.

Upon hearing the emperor's decree, Song Shuyu's heart sank. He hurriedly changed into ordinary clothes and, with Song Li in tow, headed straight for the imperial prison within the city walls.

The setting sun chased after two anxious figures.

"Daddy!"

"elder brother!"

Upon seeing the two people on the stone steps outside the prison, Song Shuyu shouted and reined in his horse.

Song Shuxing rushed over.

Song Shuyu jumped off his horse and was about to speak when he was startled and froze on the spot by Song Shuxing's red and tearful eyes.

Song Yan walked toward them, each step heavy as if he were walking on a knife's edge.

Upon seeing this, Song Li secretly thought that something was wrong. The only thing that could make the Duke and the young master show such sad expressions was that their master had been abused!
He immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness and awaited reprimand.

“Ayu, Ayu…” Song Shuxing raised her hand to stroke Song Shuyu’s face, choking back tears, “Why are you so disobedient? Reporting only good news and not bad news is not a privilege given to you by your father and brothers.”

Song Yan took the boy and embraced his precious youngest son tightly. Song Shuyu couldn't see his father's face, but he could clearly feel his father's trembling body. His heart skipped a beat. "Father, you...you're crying?"

"Ayu, are you feeling unwell? Tell the truth, don't lie!" Song Yan suppressed his boiling emotions, but couldn't stop his unusual voice.

Song Shuxing stared intently at Song Shuyu, tears welling in her eyes, making the corners of her eyes appear even redder.

Song Shuyu understood that since his father and brothers already knew about his ordeal, he should face the matter directly; otherwise, his father and brothers would only feel more guilty, heartbroken, and regretful.

So he honestly replied, "I'm perfectly fine. The attack of the 'Qianji' is terrifying, but it doesn't leave any toxins in my body. That old poisonous woman, Song Zi, dared to poison me precisely because she saw this. She didn't want my life; she just wanted to satisfy her twisted psychology by torturing me. Of course, I'm not stupid. I didn't try to tough it out. I only held on for a while before begging for mercy, and then she gave me the antidote..."

"Song Li, you speak!" Song Yan suddenly interrupted, demanding in a stern voice.

Song Shuyu quickly straightened up, looking at Song Li with a deep gaze. His answer was a mixture of truth and falsehood. Even though he had decided to face the past, he did not want his father and brother to be too heartbroken. After all, the grievances and hurts were all in the past. Song Zi had ended up like this, and his revenge had been taken.

But Song Li dared not deceive Song Yan. Ignoring Song Shuyu's warning, he blurted out, "The old poisonous woman said there is no antidote, we can only suffer it. If we can endure it, we will live; if we can't, we will die. Moreover, once the poison enters the body, we will have to endure three days and three nights of immense pain! Over time, Master suffered physical and mental trauma, developed a severe case of hysteria, and repeatedly mutilated himself with a knife, leaving him covered in wounds..."

Song Shuyu trembled all over upon hearing this, "Shut up!"

“However…” Song Li took a deep breath and said quickly, “Since Master Mu came along, Master’s condition has improved a lot. I believe that with Master Mu’s company, Master will fully recover!”

The old woman and Qin Huai only talked about the matter of the horse pulling the chariot, but they didn't go into such detail. As for Song Shuyu's hysteria, only his close attendants knew about it.

At this moment, the father and son, having learned everything, were heartbroken beyond measure!

Before her father and brother could make a decision, Song Shuyu rationally expressed her thoughts: "Father, brother, no matter what, you cannot kill that old vile woman privately. Only by judging according to the law can we demonstrate the fairness of the law and the wisdom of the Emperor! Also, do not tell Grandmother about my affairs. Grandmother is old and should enjoy her old age."