This time, Gu Yurong wasn't so lucky.
The higher she jumps around now, the uglier she'll look later.
"Madam, why is there a New Year's gift left here? Should we send it out today?"
Biluo tidied up the odds and ends and brought out a box covered with red silk, with an envelope attached that read "Jiang Mansion".
Jiang Wan hesitated for a moment.
A few days ago, my aunt wrote to me, mentioning her biological father, Prime Minister Jiang, and suggesting that I take advantage of the New Year to ease tensions in our relationship.
She prepared the gifts, but after much hesitation, she still did not go to the door.
When she got married, the Song family severed ties with her, their words harsh and piercing.
However, having experienced her past life, she no longer hated her father.
However, now that she has incurred Pei Feng's wrath for revenge, she is about to clash with Pei Jin, offending two princes and inevitably getting caught up in the struggle for the throne.
The Song family remained neutral and discreet in the court, never participating in factional struggles.
Reuniting with his father at this time not only puts him in a difficult position, but also brings risks to the Prime Minister's mansion.
We can only try to resolve this issue once things have settled down.
Jiang Wan glanced at the red silk box, then lowered her head and said, "Put it away."
Time flew by, and it was New Year's Eve.
That morning, the matriarch of the family led everyone from the General's Mansion to the ancestral hall to pay respects to their ancestors. After the family had a vegetarian meal, she returned to the Deer and Crane Hall.
The Song family was a family of military generals, with countless souls lost on the battlefield. Every New Year's Eve, the matriarch of the family would stay up all night chanting scriptures, a practice she maintained for decades.
Everyone outside says she is kind and compassionate, and even Emperor Jingyuan highly praises her.
Jiang Wan watched her departing figure, her eyes filled with coldness.
If she were truly compassionate, why didn't this grandmother utter a single word when she herself was tormented in every way in her past life?
It is said that her mother insisted on her marrying Song Ziyu, and even went so far as to plead with the late emperor, which shows that she had an inextricable relationship with the old lady.
She was eager to know what role the matriarch played in the tragedy of her past life.
“A-Wan”.
Jiang Wan lowered her eyes in thought, when suddenly a voice interrupted her train of thought.
Song Tingyue, supported by her maid, walked over and greeted her with a smile.
"Your scarlet brocade begonia dress is lovely; it looks warm and cozy, just right for the festive atmosphere."
Jiang Wan also looked her over carefully: "The princess is dressed quite simply today."
Since Song Tingyue returned to the capital, her clothes and jewelry have been extremely gorgeous, and she has always maintained a graceful and luxurious image.
Today, however, she wore a simple white robe embroidered with pearls and bamboo, and only a jade hairpin in her hair, looking very elegant.
Jiang Wan was moved.
It is said that before Song Tingyue got married, she had a refined taste and was praised by people in the capital for her purity and innocence.
She dressed up like this to remind Pei Feng of their past affection and evoke his tenderness, so that she could more easily control him.
Jiang Wan knew what was going on and was about to look away when she saw Granny Xia walk out of the moon gate, carrying a nanmu birdcage covered with a thick black cloth, completely obscuring the inside.
Song Tingyue explained, "This is a sparrow that is to be presented to His Majesty. It is not used to sunlight, so it is covered up."
Jiang Wan smiled but remained silent.
“A-Wan, is this your first time attending the palace’s New Year’s Eve banquet? Why don’t you sit with me tonight and I can explain the rules to you?” Song Tingyue said again.
Jiang Wan smiled slightly and said, "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Princess."
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