He whipped his horse and rode back to the mansion, feeling an urge to ask Jiang Wan for confirmation of everything.
Upon reaching the entrance of Xingzhi Courtyard, Song Yu stopped again, his expression becoming serious.
Even though her mother concealed her identity, her love and care for her were genuine.
She was just his mother, the person he cherished most in the world. What did anything else matter?
Song Yu glanced at the gate of Xingzhi Courtyard and quietly walked away.
The mother had her reasons for hiding her identity.
He pretended not to know and kept the secret from her.
Spring is still chilly, and the earth is just beginning to experience spring.
The annual martial arts competition is about to begin.
As Jiang Wan had predicted, the people in the main courtyard indeed placed their bets on Song Lin.
On the Lantern Festival, the old lady's plot to harm Song Yu failed, and he saw through her scheme instead.
Song Yu wasn't stupid. Since she couldn't keep up the act of being kind and gentle, the matriarch wouldn't hold back anymore.
The position of the heir apparent in the General's Mansion represents honor and, more importantly, the transfer of power.
If Song Yu were to obtain this position, it would be a fatal blow to them.
Aunt Ru's baby is still small, and although Song Lin has caused trouble one after another, he is the only one who can stand up to Song Yu.
Even if it's like forcing a duck onto a shelf, we still have to make him stand on the martial arts test field.
Song Lin had a solid foundation, so learning the swordsmanship passed down from General Song's ancestors was not difficult for him.
However, the matriarch of the elders was shrewd and calculating. Having witnessed Song Lin's incompetence, she certainly did not expect him to change his ways in a few days and defeat Song Yu fair and square.
She must have another way.
That day, Jiang Wan was writing a letter to Shi Yin when Bi Luo hurriedly entered the room and reported, "The matriarch of the Elder visited the residences of several high-ranking officials today. It is rumored that these people are the examiners for this year's martial arts examination."
Jiang Wan paused, her pen poised, and a slight smile played on her lips.
Is she trying to...bribe me?
It seems the matriarch was too hasty and took such a dangerous path.
His Majesty now favors selecting talented individuals. Bribery in the martial arts examinations and the imperial examinations is a serious crime, punishable by execution of the entire family.
She risked the entire General's Mansion's fortune and lives just to prevent Song Yu from becoming the heir apparent.
Jiang Wan smiled sarcastically.
What would she do if she knew that Song Lin, whom she had worked so hard to support, was not of the Song family bloodline at all?
"How is Zique's injury healing?" she asked.
Biluo said, "After drinking the medicine for half a month, she can move around freely now. I heard that she has been wanting to see you, Madam, and kowtow to you to express her gratitude."
"No need for thanks. Just let her rest and recover, and don't go out unless necessary."
Jiang Wan gave the order in a calm voice.
"Also tell Shen Ci to keep an eye on Gu Yurong these days. Make sure to keep a close watch on her whenever she goes out."
Come to think of it, Gu Yurong has kept Bi Yuan hidden for quite some time, and it's about time she couldn't sit still any longer.
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