Yuan was executed three days later.
The news that the kind and compassionate matriarch of the Yuan family was actually a princess from Miao territory, and that she had manipulated the secret art of Gu insects in the capital to kill the prime minister's wife, shocked the people of the capital.
On that day, many people went to the execution ground to watch the execution.
As Yuan's head fell to the ground, people either cursed or sighed, and for a time, the streets and alleys were filled with talk of the downfall of the Chengping General's Mansion.
Jiang Wan couldn't hear what outsiders were saying.
She was busy packing her belongings, preparing to move back to the Prime Minister's residence.
Now that they are divorced, there is no need for her to stay in the Song family.
Aunt Ru came with her maids to help, and when she saw that half of Xingzhi Courtyard had been emptied, her eyes showed reluctance.
Having lived in the General's Mansion for so many years, she had come to regard Jiang Wan as family.
She didn't feel anything when Yuan Shi and Song Ziyu had their accident, but now that Jiang Wan has left the mansion, Aunt Ru feels a bit sad about the separation.
Fortunately, the Prime Minister's residence was not far away. Jiang Wan even said that if anyone was bored, they could bring Song Zhao to visit her for tea and a chat anytime, which comforted Aunt Ru considerably.
She followed Jiang Wan as she put the things into the box, but found a vermilion invitation in it.
Aunt Ru asked curiously, "Is this some good news?"
Jiang Wan smiled and hummed in agreement.
The invitation was given to her by Pei Xuan that day; Zhuque and Shuangbai were getting married.
Zhuque and Jiang Wan have been close friends for many years. She has no relatives and has been living in Linglong Pavilion all these years, so Jiang Wan naturally wants to give her a grand wedding.
Jiang Wan instructed Shi Xu to prepare a generous dowry list and also planned to hold a banquet for her in the capital.
Zhuque's relatives and friends are all in Linglong Pavilion. Many of them have secret identities, so it is not convenient to hold a grand banquet. Coincidentally, Jiang Wan is about to move back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, so she plans to host a banquet for everyone in the backyard of the Jiang family.
Anyway, Shuangbai has no relatives in the capital, so two or three tables are enough.
While busy moving, Jiang Wan was also planning for the Vermilion Bird incident. She was very busy, and even the news of Yuan Shi going to the execution ground was told to her by Song Yu when he returned.
Song Yu went to the execution ground to witness the Yuan family's head fall to the ground. Although Ji Rong was supervising the execution and there was no chance of anything going wrong, Song Yu felt that he should witness the outcome for Jiang Wan.
As for when Song Ziyu, Song Lin, and Gu Yurong were exiled a few days later, he lost interest.
Before criminals were exiled, their relatives and friends would see them off outside the city and bribe the officials and soldiers along the way, hoping for their protection on the journey.
It was said to be a farewell, but in reality, it was also the last time I would see him in this life.
After all, even the most heinous criminals have a few close friends and family who genuinely care about them.
Apart from the three members of the Song family.
The journey to Lingnan was long, and most of the exiled prisoners would die on the way. Even if they were lucky enough to reach their destination, the sweltering and poisonous environment was just the beginning of their real torment.
They have plenty of time to atone for their sins.
“Mother.” Song Yu stepped into the courtyard and they packed their luggage together.
Jiang Wan smiled at him and asked, "Isn't the army busy these days?"
"The matter of the Illusion Moon Sect has been resolved. The leader, Kuai, was captured a few days ago, and His Majesty ordered his execution. His body was disposed of yesterday," Song Yu said.
The matter of the Illusion Moon Sect caused quite a stir, and even Aunt Ru, who didn't care about politics, had heard about it.
Hearing Song Yu say this, she chuckled and said, "The young master has solved another major case. He will surely be promoted next year. He truly has a bright future ahead of him."
Her eyes and brows were filled with joy; she was genuinely happy for Song Yu.
Now, Song Yu represents the future of the General's Mansion. Only when Song Yu is well will her and Song Zhao's lives be better.
After chatting for a few more minutes, the servant carried the boxes out of the room one by one. Only then did Aunt Ru suddenly realize that Song Yu was not packing Jiang Wan's things, but his own.
She asked in surprise, "The Crown Prince is also living in the Prime Minister's residence with you?"
Jiang Wan chuckled.
A few days ago, when Jiang Linyuan came to the General's Mansion, Song Yu happened to be there as well. He casually mentioned that he had reserved a courtyard for Song Yu in the Prime Minister's Mansion, which was the closest to Jiang Wan's residence, and asked Song Yu to stay there for a while when he had free time. Unexpectedly, Song Yu took it to heart and packed his things when he came back, saying that he wanted to put them there to occupy the space.
Aunt Ru laughed along with her, but she was filled with emotion.
Song Yu and Jiang Wan are not related by blood, but they are as close as mother and son, which is truly enviable.
Seeing Song Yu get up and leave, she looked at Jiang Wan and asked in a low voice, "Now that the young master has become successful, have his biological parents come looking for him?"
Jiang Wan shook her head, her expression calm.
Since Song Yu himself doesn't mention his background, I won't ask him about it.
No matter who he is, he will always be my child, and that will never change.
As the two were talking, a white shadow suddenly darted out from under the table, jumped onto Jiang Wan's lap, and meowed.
"Qingqing," Aunt Ru called out.
"Now that you've moved away, I don't know how much I'll miss you."
She stroked Qingqing's head reluctantly and sighed, "Look at its beautiful fur, a cat like Qingqing is so rare. No wonder His Highness the Crown Prince was stunned for a long time when he saw it last time."
Jiang Wan paused for a moment.
When Pei Xuan saw Qingqing in Aunt Ru's courtyard last time, she gave him a perfunctory answer.
But thinking of Gu Yurong's words in prison, she couldn't help but wonder how much Pei Xuan had actually heard, and whether he would overthink it.
So be it.
With his intelligence, he probably already doubted his own identity.
Outside the General's Mansion.
A middle-aged man wearing a bamboo hat stood in front of Song Yu and said goodbye, "I don't know when we will meet again, A Yu, please take care!"
"My uncle is getting old, so he should take good care of himself."
Song Yu said.
"Your Majesty has already discovered the true identity of the Illusion Moon Sect. To prevent the fake death from being exposed, it is not advisable for you to stay in the capital for long. The farther you go, the better. Do not return for the next five years."
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com