"His Majesty and the Empress have sent their people to handle your investiture banquet, and even the Empress's wet nurse has come. You should go and meet them in person."
“A few days ago, I hunted some game in the mountains and just sent it over. I also have a white tiger skin that I plan to give to His Highness the Third Prince.”
Song Yu said.
"It's not too late to see them after having dinner with my mother."
Seeing that he had acted appropriately, Jiang Wan nodded with satisfaction.
"I heard that His Majesty recently bestowed many rewards upon you." Song Yu pondered for a moment, "Your mother performed a great service, and His Majesty summoned you to the palace. Did he mention anything else?"
Jiang Wan knew what he wanted to say, and smiled slightly: "Your Majesty asked me what reward I wanted, but I didn't mention it."
Why doesn't Mother…?
Jiang Wan took a sip of soup and said softly.
“Of course, if I were to use this as a condition to ask His Majesty for credit, he might agree, but that would be too much of a stretch and would lose His Majesty’s favor.”
Throughout history, without exception, emperors have disliked having ambitious people by their side.
People who have no desires or wants are the least threatening to us.
While the title of First-Rank Imperial Consort was important, the things she had to do ultimately depended on Emperor Jingyuan's wishes.
It's not worth risking the emperor's displeasure for the sake of an imperial title.
It's better not to compete or fight.
As long as she doesn't ask for it, the royal family will always owe her.
"Don't rush things; things will work out if you take your time."
Jiang Wan said.
"The best outcome is when things fall into place naturally."
"Speaking of which, Jingchun is currently staying at the manor. I have already made arrangements for her whereabouts. Before she leaves, she wants to see you one last time."
Song Yu paused slightly, then nodded and said, "I understand."
Seeing that Jiang Wan hesitated to speak, he spoke up.
"Mother, rest assured, she risked her life to help us. I will thank her properly and give her a generous sum of money to ensure she has enough to eat and wear for the rest of her life."
Jiang Wan was about to say something when Biluo, who was standing at the door, quietly gave her a wink.
It seems there's something to report.
She put down her silver chopsticks, just as she was thinking of how to get Song Yu away, when she saw him get up.
"I've eaten my fill. I have other matters to attend to in my room, so I'll take my leave now."
Having said that, he left Xingzhiyuan swiftly.
“Madam,” Biluo hurriedly came up and whispered, “Just now, Steward Zhao came to report that a prison guard from the Ministry of Justice came to the door early this morning, saying that he wanted to see Song Lin.”
Jiang Wan frowned: "A prison guard from the Ministry of Justice?"
"good."
Biluoda.
"I asked my brother in the Ministry of Justice, and it seems that the Yuan family bribed a jailer to send him to their door."
"What does the Yuan family want to see Song Lin at this time?"
"What else could it be for?"
Jiang Wan chuckled softly.
"Naturally, they were unwilling to give up and tried to find a way to escape punishment."
Biluo: "She's already in prison, how can she possibly save herself?"
"Even a centipede that has a hundred legs does not fall down when dead."
Jiang Wan's brows furrowed, and she spoke softly.
"The General's Mansion was once a place of high rank and prestige, and there may be secrets unknown to outsiders."
She asked, "Did Song Lin take any action after receiving the letter?"
Biluo shook her head: "Not yet. He's been in the mansion all morning and doesn't seem to have any plans to go out."
“The Yuan family wants to use Song Lin, but Song Lin may not be willing to cooperate with her,” Jiang Wan said calmly.
Since he and Song Ziyu had already fallen out, even if he rescued the two of them, Song Ziyu might still seek revenge against Song Lin and his mother.
This may not be a good thing for Song Lin.
As long as Emperor Jingyuan did not issue an edict to implicate others, Song Lin would be more than happy for the Yuan family to suffer.
However, the Yuan family was not stupid.
The fact that she could send a message to Song Lin means that she must have something that appeals to him.
This thing must be Yuan's life-saving charm, which is why she would take such a risk and lower herself to contact Song Lin.
Jiang Wan narrowed her eyes.
Sure enough, there were secrets in the general's mansion that she didn't know.
She could not keep this item, nor could she give the Yuan family even the slightest chance to turn things around.
After thinking for a moment, she walked to the table and took out a jade pendant from the drawer.
That was a personal item that Zhu Ying, disguised as a maid, tricked Bi Yuan out of.
"Deliver this jade pendant to the Ji residence. I need to ask my cousin for a small favor."
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