Chapter 616 Concubine Wu
"After her child died, you gave her family a lot of benefits to compensate her."
"Before, Concubine Wu's family even had difficulty getting enough to eat. It was because of that child that they soared to fame. After the child died, you even found a job for her family. Now they live in luxury every day."
Shen Hanrui was very angry. "When her child died, some people didn't have to die, but because of her insistence, many people were executed."
"If she knew clearly that her son was not from our palace, yet she allowed us to execute so many people, her sins would be grave, and even death alone would be in vain."
Chen Tangyu said, "I know it's rude to speculate about a mother without permission, but I still want to say that Song Hemao and Song Hewei from Qingyu Village first sold their own daughter and then mortgaged their only son for gambling."
"Not every parent loves their children. To be frank, if that child really isn't Second Brother's, Concubine Wu is worried that when the child grows up, he won't look like anyone in our family. She might even want the child dead."
"The facts also show that after the child died, their family completely turned around and their lives are much better than when the child was still alive."
"My second brother felt sorry for her because she had lost her child. He used to hate her, but now, out of guilt, he often spends time with her. I think he has developed some feelings for her."
The princess and King Gongxuan exchanged a glance. Seeing him nod, she turned to look at her son and said sternly, "Tangyu, go investigate the matter of Song Hexiu. I will personally send someone to investigate the matter between Concubine Wu and your second brother."
Shen Tangyu nodded: "Yes, mother."
After her children left, the princess said with mixed feelings, "If we investigate now, it will probably cause a lot of trouble."
King Gongxuan said, "There's nothing we can do about it. If we've done something wrong, we must correct it. If there's an injustice, we must redress it. I, King Gongxuan, have a great reputation throughout my life, and I don't want to lose my reputation in my old age and be criticized even after my death."
The princess nodded: "Yes, I understand. I will ask someone to check it out right away."
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After leaving Song Hexiu's house, Ji Jingnan returned to his home in the capital and told his elders about several major events that had happened in Song Hexiu's house that day.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Ji, who had been listless due to health reasons, said happily, "The eldest daughter has been found? That's great, it's really great. I didn't expect her to be lost for so long. She was found not long after we found out."
Madam Ji bowed to the heavens and said, "God bless, I hope Awan's eldest son can come back soon. Then their family will be reunited, and there will be a total of six children in the family. It will be so lively and happy."
Ji Jingnan said seriously, "Don't worry, with His Majesty's help, we'll have news soon."
"I hope so." Old Madam Ji suddenly became anxious. "I really want to go see Awan and her child. I wonder if her child looks like her. And Song Chuman's child, I heard people say she likes her so much. I really want to see what she looks like."
Ji Jingnan smiled and said, "Great-grandmother, you'd better eat and drink well every day and take care of your body. I heard that you were picky about food again today and didn't eat any nourishing food."
Madam Ji said awkwardly, "I just don't have an appetite."
Ji Jingnan put a basket of peaches and pears on the table. "Since you have no appetite, why not try this fruit? This is a gift from Ah Man. I've tried it and it's delicious."
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