When Miss Jiang left, her face was deathly pale, and she could barely stand. She was helped away step by step by her maid.
Song Yue sighed.
She felt some sympathy for Miss Jiang, who was being used by her relatives without even realizing it.
At this moment, Princess Jiahua raised her chin and walked out with a sneer on her face, while behind her came Empress Dowager Xu's hysterical insults.
This was the first time she had heard Empress Dowager Xu lose control.
“Mother.” Song Yue stepped forward.
Princess Jiahua pulled her away, and only after they got into the carriage did Princess Jiahua say, "The Empress Dowager was keeping eunuchs in Ning'an Palace. I found them and had them beaten to death in front of me."
Song Yue was shocked.
Empress Dowager Xu is incredibly audacious.
"She's never been honest. Emperor Taizu has been dead for so many years, yet she still shines with a radiant glow. She wouldn't mind not provoking me, but she insists on making things difficult for you." Princess Jiahua curled up a mocking smile as she personally tore off Empress Dowager Xu's fig leaf.
She wanted to see what face Empress Dowager Xu would have left to act so brazenly.
Song Yue rested her head on Princess Jiahua's shoulder. Speaking of her casual conversation with Miss Jiang, Princess Jiahua sighed, "General Jiang has been quite good at disguising himself all these years. Madam Jiang may not believe it."
But for the sake of Northern Chu, Princess Jiahua was willing to give it a try.
"Did you see Zhao Zhiyan?" she asked.
Song Yue nodded.
Princess Jiahua was furious: "That scoundrel actually took Princess Lian'an with him to the borderlands!"
"Huh?" Song Yue looked up in surprise, disbelief appearing in her eyes.
How could such a composed person do something so irrational?
“With Princess Lian’an gone, her innocence will be ruined. When the two of them return, they will definitely have to give an explanation.” Princess Jia Hua helped Song Yue up: “A Yue, you have to be mentally prepared. With his status, it’s inevitable that he will have three thousand beauties in his harem.”
Song Yue forced a smile: "I've remembered what Mother said."
Over the next two days, Mother was noticeably busier than before, meeting more and more people in private. The internal affairs of the Duke of Jingguo's mansion were handed over to Madam Tao, which freed up a lot of time for Mother.
Five days after Zhao Zhiyan left, the Emperor suddenly promoted Han Feng and appointed him as his deputy general, ordering him to depart immediately for the northern frontier.
The Han family was suddenly given important positions.
Surprisingly, a few days later news came that General Jiang was ill. Madam Jiang hurriedly sought help from the Duke of Jingguo's mansion: "The imperial physicians are helpless. I have thought about it, and perhaps the Third Miss has a way."
Princess Jia Hua frowned: "She was just fooling around, how could she really cure the illness?"
“Jiahua, you’ll know once you try.” Madam Jiang gripped Princess Jiahua’s wrist tightly and gave her a meaningful look.
Princess Jiahua understood and sent someone to invite Song Yue, and they went to the Jiang family together.
"It's been quite a while since I've seen Third Miss. She seems to have grown up quite a bit." Madam Jiang looked at Song Yue with pity.
Song Yue always remembered that at the Shen family banquet, it was Madam Jiang who stood up for her and spoke up for her, to which she responded with a smile.
When Song Yue saw General Jiang again after more than ten days, she almost didn't recognize him. The person lying unconscious on the couch, with pale lips and weak breathing, was actually the great general who had returned to the capital in such a majestic manner a month ago.
The moment her fingertips touched him, Song Yue knew it was a sign of poisoning.
Moreover, it is highly poisonous, like arsenic.
“This…” Song Yue was surprised.
Madame Chiang said, "If someone is poisoned with arsenic, they won't live more than a month."
These words stunned Princess Jia Hua.
“Jiahua, let’s not beat around the bush. I know you must know something. I don’t ask the Jiang family to rise higher and higher. I only ask for peace and stability.” Madam Jiang suddenly knelt down in front of Princess Jiahua: “I beg you to be my witness. No matter what happens to the Jiang family in the future, please protect the lives of my son and daughter.”
Song Yue finally understood why Madam Jiang had come to her mother's door today.
She wanted her mother to see for herself that General Chiang was not alive.
Arsenic poison has damaged the lungs and internal organs, and there is no way to save it. Moreover, any doctor could tell what kind of poison it is. She guessed that Madam Jiang had not even asked the imperial physician to come and see her.
The news was kept so well hidden.
Princess Jia Hua was equally shocked. She quickly helped Madam Jiang up, saying, "We've known each other for so many years. How could I not know your temper?"
Madame Chiang's eyes reddened, and a hint of hatred appeared in them: "I'm not afraid to tell you this, but he has been on the battlefield for many years, and I have been left alone to guard the rear. There must have been people taking care of him. I just didn't expect him to have such wicked thoughts. If we are not careful, we will not be able to protect our entire family. I can't just watch my two children die in vain."
At this point, Madam Jiang looked at Song Yue gratefully: "If it weren't for the Third Miss's reminder, I would have been kept in the dark."
After returning home, Miss Jiang told Madam Jiang everything. She also fell seriously ill afterward. Madam Jiang was suspicious and secretly detained the personal guard who served General Jiang.
After a severe beating, they finally forced out the truth.
Princess Jia Hua said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, as long as I am here, I will definitely protect your two children."
With this promise, Madam Jiang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The Japanese envoy has taken a liking to Ying'er. She is simple-minded and only likes to tinker with herbs. She is not suitable to enter the palace at all. How can I bear to watch Ying'er go to her death?"
Princess Jiahua pondered for a moment and said, "You should first comfort Ying'er. As for the marriage alliance, I will ask the Emperor to make further arrangements."
"Jiahua!" Madam Chiang exclaimed excitedly, "If you can save Ying'er, I will repay you even if I have to be your slave in my next life."
"Look at you, you've taken this too far," Princess Jia Hua comforted her.
Song Yue felt a little guilty. While the two were talking, she went to visit Jiang Ying. She hadn't seen them for a while and they all looked much thinner. When she saw Song Yue, her eyes lit up: "Third Miss, what brings you here?"
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