"What is it?"

As Ye Jintang was speaking to the steward, he gave Lühe a wink.

Seeing this, Lühe came to Ye Jintang's side.

"Madam, someone from the palace just came and said that the Empress Dowager wishes to invite you to the palace."

"The Empress Dowager?"

Ye Jintang was clearly surprised by this. Some time had passed since the incident in the woods, and the Empress Dowager's call for him at this time must have had another purpose.

However, if Ye He's matter is to be resolved, she does need to go to the palace. Although Ye Ling can help her do this, it will be less convenient if she wants to do anything else in the future.

That's why she didn't mention it to Ye Ling.

Seeing that the butler was still standing there, Ye Jintang gave a soft "hmm" in response, "I understand."

"Green Lotus, go prepare the carriage. We'll be going to the palace soon."

Ye Jintang gave instructions to the people around him.

Green Lotus responded and quickly went to prepare, while Su Xuerou stood there the whole time, her expression becoming extremely complicated.

"Su Xuerou, think about it carefully."

Before leaving, Ye Jintang glanced in Su Xuerou's direction, left these words, and then turned and left.

The butler, seemingly afraid that she might do something to Su Xuerou, did not leave until Ye Jintang had walked away, then cautiously asked, "Second Madam, are you alright?"

Su Xuerou had recovered from her shock and asked the butler, "Butler, why was Ye Jintang summoned by the Empress Dowager?"

Isn't Ye Jintang supposed to have no support anymore? How come he knows so many people all of a sudden?

"This old servant doesn't know either."

The butler looked troubled; he was only there to deliver a message and had no idea what had happened.

Su Xuerou lowered her head, thinking about what Ye Jintang had said when he left, and hesitated for a moment.

Given her current predicament, if revealing those things could actually force Ye Jintang to leave the Marquis's mansion, it would be a good thing.

But is Ye Jintang, who is so cunning, really going to keep his promise?

Su Xuerou clenched her fists, understanding the seriousness of the matter in the military camp. If Jiang Mubai or even her father's side found out, the consequences would be unimaginable. Before she was certain of the situation, she needed to observe the situation further.

As for why the Empress Dowager summoned Ye Jintang, since he couldn't get the answer from her, someone else would surely make Ye Jintang reveal it, such as the Marquis and Madam Jiang.

Thinking of this, Su Xuerou immediately headed towards Old Madam Jiang's courtyard.

To Su Xuerou's surprise, not only was Old Madam Jiang present, but Jiang Mubai was also there.

Seeing Su Xuerou approaching in a hurry, Jiang Mubai vaguely realized something and asked her, "Xuerou, what happened? Why are you in such a rush?"

After Jiang Mubai asked the question, Old Madam Jiang also looked over, equally puzzled by the matter.

"My lord, Madam, someone from the palace just came and said that the Empress Dowager has summoned my sister to the palace for questioning."

"Questioning?"

Jiang Mubai was most agitated when he heard this, and subconsciously wondered if it was because of Ye He.

He hadn't gotten a single clue about the token, and now the Empress Dowager was about to question Ye Jintang. If Ye Jintang revealed anything at this time, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The thought filled Jiang Mubai with panic, and he immediately asked Su Xuerou, "Xuerou, did the other party say anything else besides that?"

"And what about Ye Jintang now?"

"My sister has already entered the palace, my lord. Do you think there's anything wrong with this?"

"This Lady Ye has probably done something that even the Empress Dowager in the palace knows about. If our entire Marquis's mansion is implicated because of her, I will definitely not let her off!"

Before Jiang Mubai could speak, Old Madam Jiang had already spoken angrily.

"Mu Bai, what did I tell you before? I told you to make a decision sooner. Xue Rou is such a good person. She once saved your life. It's just that being a concubine is too unfair to her."

"Mother……"

Jiang Mubai could understand that his mother wanted him to divorce Ye Jintang, but if he did that, his reputation as a marquis would be ruined.

Even if Ye Jintang dies, it cannot be rumored that he took the initiative to divorce his wife.

But since the person in front of him was his mother, and Su Xuerou was also there, Jiang Mubai had no choice but to patiently say, "Mother, haven't I already explained this matter? Besides, Xuerou knows about the matter of being a concubine, so why..."

Su Xuerou quickly spoke up for Jiang Mubai, saying, "Mother, it's alright. As long as I can be by the Marquis's side, I'm willing to accept any status. Besides, things are already very good now."

Su Xuerou said to Old Madam Jiang.

"Xue Rou, you are the one who understands the bigger picture."

Old Madam Jiang held Su Xuerou's hand, very pleased with her actions.

At this time, Ye Jintang had already taken Lühe to the palace.

Inside the carriage, Green Lotus was clearly puzzled by the matter.

"Miss, why would the Empress Dowager summon you to the palace? Is it because of what happened last time?"

"That shouldn't be the case. If that were the case, the Empress Dowager would have summoned you long ago. Why would she wait until now?"

Green Lotus felt more and more that something was amiss. Strange things had been happening lately, and with the people from the Marquis's mansion watching her with predatory eyes, she had to be careful.

"Since the palace has sent someone, there is no reason not to refuse. As for what their intentions are, we will only know when we go there."

"What, are you scared?"

Green Lotus quickly shook her head and said to Ye Jintang, "No, Miss, I was just worried about you."

"Then you can put your worries aside for now, but don't forget what I said earlier."

Before reaching the palace gates, Ye Jintang closed her eyes to rest, and her consciousness entered the space.

She took out a few copper coins, wanting to have her fortune told, especially regarding the things she would have to do after entering the palace, and how Ye He's suspicions must be cleared as soon as possible.

It even involves matters related to tokens, in which she must be especially careful.

The divination revealed a mixed blessing, and Ye Jintang lowered her eyes, realizing she still needed to carefully consider the matter.

"Madam, we have arrived at the palace gate."

The driver's voice came from outside, and Ye Jintang responded softly.

At the palace gate, two maids quickly approached her after she left the carriage.

When the old woman saw her, she bowed and then asked, "I suppose you must be the Lady of the Marquis."

Ye Jintang nodded.

“We are from Shou Kang Palace, and we are here to wait on the orders of the Empress Dowager. Please come this way, Madam Hou.”

After saying that, the old woman gestured for Ye Jintang to proceed.

Led by the nanny, Ye Jintang and Lühe followed, arriving together outside the Shou Kang Palace.

"Madam Hou, please wait here for a moment. This old servant will go in first to report to the Empress Dowager."