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

Chapter 183 No one can bully Xie Jue!

Qin Jiuwei pursed her lips slightly. "Grandmother, it's just some chores in the backyard. I can handle it myself. Today is your birthday, so don't let these chores spoil your mood."

Madam Xie shook her head.

She knew her granddaughter-in-law Qin Jiuwei very well; she was always calm and composed.

Something that could change her expression must be something important.

She had to go and see, otherwise she wouldn't feel at ease.

Madam Xie looked at the maid and asked, "Where is she? Take me there."

She stood up abruptly, and the maid dared not resist, immediately nodding and leading the way.

The others in the room were also puzzled, wondering what had happened.

Filled with doubt and unease, everyone hurried to the backyard.

As they approached, a faint smell of blood wafted towards them.

A rabbit lay horizontally beside a patch of grass, its body twisted into an eerie shape, its limbs stretched out unnaturally.

The once snow-white fur was now soaked in blood.

Crimson blood gushed from the wound on his neck, pooling on the ground, and he was already lifeless.

The wound was extremely clean, indicating that he had been killed by a single, sharp blade.

The skin and flesh were turned inside out, revealing bright red flesh.

Everyone gasped in shock.

Xie Jue, who was following behind the crowd to join in the fun, stared intently at the rabbit on the ground, and the smile on his face vanished instantly.

His lips began to tremble uncontrollably, "Big, Big Black..."

Xie Jue rushed forward, ignoring the bloodstains on the ground, and knelt down beside the rabbit. He carefully lifted the rabbit's already cold body with both hands and held it tightly in his arms.

"Big Black, Big Black... what's wrong with you?" he cried out loudly, "Big Black..."

Tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.

Xie Jue bit her lower lip tightly, drawing blood, her eyes filled with pain and anger.

He suddenly turned his head, stared intently at Xie Siyuan, and roared, "It was you! You killed Dahei! It must have been you!"

As she spoke, Xie Jue couldn't hold back her tears any longer.

His big black dog is gone... his big black dog...

Xie Siyuan remained silent with a cold expression.

He stared at the wound on the rabbit's neck, a glint of pleasure flashing in his eyes.

Xie Wanning was displeased. "Xie Jue, I know you're sad that your rabbit died, but you can't just falsely accuse someone. What evidence do you have to prove that Siyuan did it?"

Xie Jue is such a wicked brat, she actually tried to frame her own nephew!

Madam Xie was also somewhat displeased.

What does this have to do with Siyuan? He's only five years old! How could he possibly kill a rabbit?

Xie Jue was so well-behaved just now, why is he being so unreasonable now?

"It happened before!" Xie Jue wiped her tears with her sleeve, her eyes red as she glared at Xie Wanning. "Xie Siyuan tried to strangle Dahei before, and I found out!"

“Not only me, but many people can testify, including my mother, Xie Siyuan’s mother, who saw it!”

"Really?" Lord Xie asked Qin Jiuwei with a cold face.

Qin Jiuwei nodded, "That is indeed true, it happened five days ago."

Lord Xie did not answer, and instead turned to look at Xu Liuer.

Xu Liuer pursed her lips tightly, "Reporting to the Marquis, this is indeed true."

Xu Liu'er's voice trembled as she spoke.

She didn't dare to think any further...

Could her own son really be such a cold-blooded and cruel person...?

The thought sent a chill down her spine, making her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli walked to Xie Jue's side.

"Don't be afraid, Jue-ge'er, your mother is here." Qin Jiuwei squatted down and wiped Xie Jue's tears with a handkerchief.

Upon seeing her arrive, Xie Jue immediately threw himself into her arms, his voice filled with anguish, "Mother, Dahei is gone, Dahei is gone..."

Qin Jiuwei's heart ached terribly. She hugged Xie Jue tightly and patted his back.

Xie Yanli's face was also terribly gloomy.

The room fell silent for a moment.

Xie Zhongzhi glanced at Xie Siyuan.

He was already certain that Xie Siyuan was the one who did it.

But I didn't expect him to be so calm, as if nothing had happened.

Killing a rabbit at a birthday banquet is far too risky.

However, it's quite something that could make Xie Jue so sad.

Since Xie Siyuan had already done it, and he was his father, he naturally had to help him cover it up.

He looked at Lord Xie, "Father, today is Grandmother's birthday, and there are just too many guests. It's possible that someone did it, but we can't find out anything yet..."

Lord Xie frowned. "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, we should put this matter aside for now. If things get out of hand, it will not only damage the reputation of the Marquis's mansion, but also disturb the distinguished guests who have come today."

“What you said does make some sense…” Lord Xie said, his brows furrowed.

"No!" Xie Yanli suddenly spoke up, his voice icy cold. "This matter must be thoroughly investigated."

His son was wronged, and justice must be served!

No one can bully him!