After saying this, Jiang Yan threw the forged evidence in front of the butler. The butler picked it up, looked at it for a few seconds, and his face turned pale. He began to waver, not knowing what to do.
Su Jinli stepped forward and said, "Butler, if you tell the truth now, we can consider pleading for you in front of the emperor and sparing your life. Otherwise, you will only die."
The steward struggled for a long time. Finally, he sighed and said, "Forget it, forget it. Minister Gao is unkind anyway, so don't blame me for being unjust. Back then, it was Minister Gao who instructed me to collude with Doctor Zhou to poison Madam Su. Doctor Zhou provided the poison, and I was responsible for arranging for Liu to tamper with Madam Su's food. We did this to help the Wang family cling to the Prime Minister's Mansion, thereby allowing Minister Gao to gain greater power in the court."
Jiang Yan and the others were both furious and relieved after hearing the butler's account. They were furious at the evil deeds of Minister Gao and his men, but relieved that they had finally found crucial evidence. They immediately compiled the butler's confession and prepared to present it to the emperor.
On a bright and sunny day, Minister Su brought evidence and the housekeeper's confession to the palace. The emperor, furious, immediately ordered Minister Gao's arrest. Minister Gao's crimes were finally exposed, and he received the punishment he deserved.
Su Jinli and her family were relieved when they heard the news. They went to her mother's grave and shared the good news. "Mother, your grievances have finally been vindicated. Those who hurt you have been punished. You can rest in peace now," Su Jinli said tearfully.
After this ordeal, Su Jinli and her family cherish each other even more. They know that justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent. In the days ahead, they will continue to protect the Prime Minister's residence and safeguard this hard-earned peace and happiness. This experience will become a memory that will be forever etched in their hearts, inspiring them to bravely face all challenges in life.
At the Prime Minister's residence, everything returned to its former tranquility. Su Jinli and Jiang Yan's love deepened. Together, they taught Siyan and Nianli to read and write, hoping that their children would become kind and upright people. Young Marquis Su also grew greatly during this turmoil, diligently studying martial arts and military tactics, hoping to make greater contributions to his country and his family.
Prime Minister Su often sat in the courtyard, reminiscing about every moment he had spent with his wife. His guilt gradually eased as the truth came to light. He knew that his wife's spirit in heaven would be pleased to see the current state of the Prime Minister's residence and the growth of their children.
On a warm evening, Su Jinli and her family sat together, enjoying dinner. The table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes, one of which was stir-fried pork with peppers, which was particularly eye-catching. Nianli looked at the stir-fried pork with peppers and said, "Mom, this is my grandmother's favorite dish, right?"
Su Jinli smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, grandma loves spicy food the most."
Jiang Yan picked up a piece of stir-fried pork with chili peppers, put it in his mouth, and said, "Hmm, it tastes really good. This dish seems to make me feel the warmth of my mother-in-law."
Young Marquis Su also smiled and said, "Sister, the chili fried pork you made is still so delicious. Every time I eat this dish, I think of the meals my grandmother made when I was a child."
Su Xiang looked at his family, his heart filled with happiness and satisfaction. He raised his glass and said, "Come, let's toast to my mother-in-law and thank her for giving us such a wonderful family. I also hope that our family can continue to be so happy."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank. Laughter echoed throughout the residence, as if speaking of the family's happiness and well-being. On this peaceful and beautiful evening, the residence was enveloped in warmth and love, and this warmth and love would accompany them through every spring, summer, autumn and winter to come.
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