Chapter 111 Go to the Pacification Office Again
"I just saved you, nothing else?" The old lady's eyes were sharp.
"What could be the problem..." Song Lingyi smiled casually, "The deputy commander of the Pacification Division recognized my face and saw that I was shivering outside, so he let me in. It has nothing to do with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
After saying that, she lowered her head and secretly glanced at the old lady. She saw that the old lady had a calm expression and did not seem to doubt her words.
"Then why didn't you tell me that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saved you after you came to the capital?"
Song Lingyi turned her back to pour tea, her movements natural, only her eyes darting around as she spoke calmly, "At the time, I didn't know he was the Crown Prince. We just met by chance, and I thought we'd never see each other again."
She handed the white-glazed plum blossom teacup to the old lady. "Besides, the Crown Prince is of noble status, above everyone else. I have no desire to marry someone of higher status, so there's no need to bring this up."
Thinking she was feeling inferior because of her family background, the old lady took a sip of hot tea and comforted her, "You don't have to be so self-deprecating. Although you don't have Yan Xian's talent, at least you have a lively personality and good looks. The East Palace has too many rules and regulations, it's really not suitable for you."
Song Lingyi nodded, but suddenly realized something was wrong and her heart skipped a beat.
I was surprised and said, "What? There's nothing to say about my fate. My grandmother always teases me."
"How can this be called a joke? You have no intention of marrying someone above your station, but who is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? If it was just a chance encounter, why would he have come out to defend you last time? Dayuan has countless soldiers with military merits, but His Royal Highness has never been so concerned about the wives of other soldiers."
The old lady had an expression that showed she knew everything but refused to say anything, and Song Lingyi blushed with embarrassment.
Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from the old lady.
"That's his business. Brother Jianzhi and I are engaged." Song Lingyi said sullenly with her head down.
The old lady sighed briefly.
I hope the Lu and Pei families can get married smoothly.
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After several days, no news came out from the Zhenfu Division. Lu Tanwei asked people to inquire several times, but he couldn't even get any information about the progress of the case.
In the past, people who brought gifts to visit the Duke's Mansion would almost break down the door. Now that Lu Qian was in trouble, the attitude of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was intriguing. The ministers in the court initially thought that they should make an example of the Duke's Mansion to correct the bad habits of the powerful in Kyoto.
But the next day at court, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince specifically stated that Lu Qian's suspected involvement in the buying and selling of forbidden incense had nothing to do with the Duke of Jin's Mansion, and the case was still under investigation. He also reassured the Duke of Jin not to panic, saying that they would get to the bottom of the matter and give justice to the young master.
After this incident, not only were the court officials confused about the Crown Prince's attitude, but even Lu Tanwei himself was bewildered.
When he returned home and told Wang about this, Wang was filled with worry.
"Do you think His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... doesn't want us to plead for Lu Qian and is deliberately giving us the cold shoulder?"
"No." Lu Tanwei frowned, actually he was not very sure.
"Of course not. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that this matter doesn't involve the Duke's Mansion, which means he doesn't want us to interfere. There's still no news from the Pacification Office. It's so cold, and I don't know how much suffering Ah Qian will endure in the imperial prison..."
They say that excessive concern can lead to confusion, and the more Wang thought about it, the more she felt that this was the case. Her anxiety and rage took over, and her condition kept recurring with no sign of improvement. She even turned down visits from friends and family.
Lu Yu stayed by the bedside, her eyes red from staying up all night.
Faced with her well-behaved and sensible daughter, Wang was both relieved and distressed, but also increasingly annoyed by her eldest son's incompetence.
The sky was dark in the evening, and the entire Jin Mansion was covered with dark clouds.
Song Lingyi came to the main courtyard to visit. The inner room was quiet and silent. Wang was leaning on the kang and sleeping. Lu Yu pulled her to the outer room and told her the news she had heard during the day.
"Cousin, do you think my brother is in danger this time?" Lu Yu held up her little face with a worried look on her face.
"Not really. The Great Abyss Law states that buying or selling forbidden incense is punishable by imprisonment, not life."
Song Lingyi peeled the orange slowly and then stuffed the peeled orange segments into Lu Yu's hands.
"That won't do. My brother wants to inherit the title, so he can't be burdened with a case." Lu Yu stuffed the orange slices into her mouth, chewed them, and continued, "Father has been asking people everywhere for information, but there's no reliable news. He also said that the Pacification Bureau is very efficient in handling cases, but I think it's just so-so!"
Hearing this, Song Lingyi paused in peeling the orange, her heart pounding.
The last time she went to the imperial prison, Lu Qian said that he was wronged. She was afraid that her uncle and aunt would worry too much, so she didn't dare to tell them when she came back.
If there is any injustice, the Pacification Office will be able to investigate it thoroughly.
Moreover, this case should not be difficult to handle. The spices were mixed with Xiongxiang, and as long as the source of the supply was found, it would be clear whether Lu Qian was wrongly accused. But after so many days, there was still no news, which was really strange.
Perhaps Song Lingyi was too engrossed in her thoughts, and she actually threw the orange segments into the white glaze slag bucket after peeling the orange, and gave the orange peel to Lu Yu.
Lu Yu was worried about something and was also absent-minded. She stuffed the orange peel into her mouth and only came to her senses when she tasted the bitterness.
His facial features were twisted tightly: "Hmm~ Why is it orange peel?"
Song Lingyi grinned sheepishly: "Orange peel is good, it regulates qi and strengthens the spleen."
Lu Yu pouted, shook her cousin's arm, and said coquettishly, "Cousin, why don't we go to the Pacification Office again tomorrow? Mother is worried about my brother's situation. Let's go and see him, so that she can rest assured."
"But I've been in there once before. I'm afraid this time..."
Song Lingyi was worried and turned to look at her little cousin beside her. Seeing her pitiful and tearful appearance, she immediately softened her heart.
"Okay, but you're already tired enough taking care of your aunt, so let me go tomorrow."
Lu Yujiao smiled and took her arm, rubbing her head against her shoulder, "Cousin, you are so nice."
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The next day, the weather was extremely cold.
The servants in the Duke's Mansion wore thick coats, wrapped themselves in three layers, but still felt it was not enough. The cold wind stung their cheeks.
Song Lingyi promised Lu Yu that she would go to the Pacification Office, and she ordered someone to arrange a carriage early in the morning and also brought two boxes of food.
The Zhenfu Division was deserted.
As soon as the flat-top carriage with the "Jin" flag hanging on it stopped across the street, the Jinyiwei hurried over to report.
Unlike last time, this time Xuanfeng came out after only waiting for half a cup of tea. Seeing the master and servant carrying food boxes, he looked embarrassed.
"Miss A-Li, are you here to visit the young master again?"
Song Lingyi smiled sweetly: "No, I came to see you. These two boxes are for you."
As she spoke, she lifted the well-filled food box in her hand.
As the saying goes, one should be grateful to those who receive favors, and one should be soft-hearted when one eats from others. Giving gifts will make things easier to get done.
Xuanfeng took the food box and said in a serious tone, "I have received your kindness. I'm sorry I can't send it off."
"etc!"
Song Lingyi reached out and grabbed Xuanfeng, who was about to leave, and smiled with narrowed eyes: "Brother Xuanfeng, I know you are in trouble, but my aunt is bedridden because of my cousin's matter. Let me go in to see him so that I can have an explanation."
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