These words gave Madam Li new hope.
She looked at the returned brocade box, made up her mind, and took her leave.
The next day, news came that Li Han, who had been imprisoned in the imperial prison, had been released and appointed as the Right Vice Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate and the Chief Supervisor of the Grand Canal.
Mrs. Li, profusely expressing her gratitude, came to Su Wanwan's door to thank her, her face beaming with tears of joy at surviving such a calamity.
"Thank you so much, Miss Su, for your guidance. The Li family will never forget your kindness and virtue!"
Su Wanwan did not take credit: "Madam Li, you flatter me. I did nothing."
Mrs. Li wiped away her tears:
“My master was only transferred to the capital in May, and one wrong move almost cost the lives of the entire family.”
"The Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture was originally a minor official among the Nine Ministers, with a limitless future."
Su Wanwan smiled and said, "The Right Vice Censor-in-Chief is also a third-rank official, the same as the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture."
Madam Li sighed:
"Although both are of the third rank, positions outside the capital are one rank lower than those inside the capital."
"This is a genuine demotion, which shows that His Majesty is indeed dissatisfied with our master."
She's poured all her savings into it.
A whole million taels of silver!
I have no idea when I'll be able to earn it back.
Sure enough, Eunuch Liu's dock threshold was too high!
However, to be fair, this Miss Su truly lives up to her reputation of growing up in the palace.
Su Wanwan didn't say much, politely picked up her teacup, and Madam Li awkwardly took her leave.
It must be said that human nature is truly insatiable.
The entire family of Prefect Li had just escaped charges of treason, but they were now being demoted and banished from the capital.
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