When Song Wanning heard Madam Pei say this, she was quite surprised. "Does Lord Gu from the grain department have any evidence? How dare he say such a thing? Even if he holds a high position, if he doesn't have evidence, I'm afraid he won't be able to convict anyone."
Madam Pei sighed, looked at Song Wanning helplessly and said, "Who says it's not true? It's just that Lord Gu is very arrogant and domineering because he is extremely favored by the current emperor. No one in the Ministry of War or the Ministry of Justice dares to challenge him. Lord Gu seems to want to squeeze our family out of the food supply, and we don't know what he will do next. I thought that if it doesn't work, I will have the child's father, your uncle, write a letter saying that our family will retreat to Jiangnan and will not continue to do business in the capital. As long as he saves his life, at least the family can still be safe. Look at these people now, one or two of them are so arrogant and domineering. If it weren't for such a critical moment, I wouldn't come to you for help. Xuanzhi has been detained in the Ministry of War. Those people in the prison were very ruthless. I don't know how Xuanzhi is doing now."
Song Wanning looked at Madam Pei and said, "Don't worry, Aunt. I'll go out and check it out. I will definitely give Xuanzhi justice."
Upon hearing this, Madam Pei quickly spoke up, "Child, you've already helped our family a lot. I'm here today to ask if we can ask the Prime Minister to help. After all, the Prime Minister has some influence in the capital. Now that your uncle has gone to the General's Mansion, it would be great if he could help. However, since you're pregnant, how can we allow you to run around? If you have a miscarriage, our family won't be able to explain to the Prime Minister."
After hearing this, Song Wanning simply held Madam Pei's hand and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. Our two families have always been aristocratic families, sharing the same blood. My father won't ignore it. Just wait for my uncle to explain the reason to my father, and I will definitely help smooth things over. Once this matter is settled, I believe Xuanzhi will be fine."
After hearing this, Mrs. Pei's anger finally subsided. She looked at Song Wanning and wiped her tears. "My dear, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid we wouldn't know how to get through this."
Song Wanning knew that this matter was urgent, so she immediately said to Madam Pei, "Aunt, I'm going back to the General's Mansion first. Prime Minister Jing'er has something to discuss with my father, so she went to the General's Mansion. I'm taking a carriage and will meet with the Prime Minister early to discuss a countermeasure."
"Okay, okay, I just feel sorry for you, child." Mrs. Pei helped Song Wanning out of the yard and watched Mrs. Pei get on the carriage.
Zhuque and Caique, who were beside Song Wanning, followed. Seeing this, Caique was immediately worried. "I hope nothing happens to Master Pei. If something happens, I don't know how Madam Pei and Master Pei will survive."
Seeing this, Song Wanning sighed. The two girls around her were both loyal and righteous people. Pei Xuanzhi had confronted the bandits to protect them. Although the two maids didn't say it, they were always grateful to Pei Xuanzhi in their hearts.
Song Wanning was on her way to the General's Mansion when someone in front of her fell down, blocking her path. Song Wanning frowned and got off the carriage, only to find that the person in front of her was none other than the zither master Tang Heng.
Song Wanning felt strange and looked at Tang Hengzhi and asked, "Why is Master Tang Qin here now? Are you blocking my way again?"
Tang Heng saw Song Wanning's expression, his face expressionless. He simply said, "Madam, are you running around for the young master of the Pei family?"
Song Wanning pondered for a moment, and before she could speak, Tang Heng continued, "If Madam will listen to my advice, please don't get involved in this matter, lest you bring disaster upon yourself."
"Xuanzhi and I are childhood friends. Naturally, I will do my best to save him. How can I just stand by and watch?" Song Wanning frowned and spoke slowly, "I appreciate the zither master's kindness. But I'm sorry, I can't obey your order. Besides, if I stand by and watch today, the fire has already spread to the Pei family. I'm afraid it will spread to the Prime Minister's Mansion and the General's Mansion soon. I'm doing this not only to help him, but also to protect myself."
Tang Heng looked at Song Wanning with a complicated expression. Seeing that Song Wanning insisted, he didn't know what to say anymore. He just whispered, "It's useless. The Pei family will definitely be in big trouble. If you run around for him now, you will only suffer bad luck. You might as well protect yourself first and take care of your health. The fall of the Pei family is, after all, God's will. If you believe me this time, just go back quickly."
Song Wanning listened to Tang Heng's persuasive words and said, "Master Tang, I never believe that fate is determined by heaven. I only believe that everything is in our hands. Until the last moment, it is still unknown who will win. Thank you for your reminder today."
After saying this, Song Wanning resolutely got on the carriage and no longer looked at Tang Heng's face.
Tang Heng knew that Song Wanning had made up her mind and it was difficult for him to stop her, so he stood on the road and watched Song Wanning leave in the carriage.
Song Wanning was walking, but unexpectedly, before she reached the general's mansion, she met Yin Yichen who was riding back in a carriage.
Seeing this, Song Wanning hurriedly stopped Yin Yichen, "Master, I'm here."
Seeing Song Wanning coming, Yin Yichen sighed, "Why are you here? I knew you wouldn't stay at home quietly. You're pregnant now and it's obvious. If you walk around with a big belly, what if you hurt the fetus?"
Song Wanning looked at Yin Yichen's face and spoke slowly, "I'm not anxious about anything, so I wanted to see you as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures with you. Yichen is at home, and he must have heard about the Pei family's situation. Now that my aunt has come to me for help, I wonder if I can help her. Xuanzhi is being held in prison, and I'm afraid my aunt and uncle must be very worried."
Yin Yichen looked at Song Wanning and whispered soothingly, "Don't worry, just wait for me to go to the Ministry of War to sound out the situation. Then we can think about what to do next so that we can have a plan in mind. I guess Pei Xuanzhi should be fine right now. Wait for me to go and take a look and understand the situation before we make any decisions."
"That's great." Song Wanning looked at Yin Yichen and said softly, "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to make this trip."
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