The next day, at dawn, Steward Zhao was already waiting at the entrance of Xingzhi Courtyard.
Early this morning, he discovered that Song Lin's personal servant had secretly left the mansion. Seeing his suspicious behavior, Steward Zhao ordered his men to follow him, only to find that he had gone to the clinic where Doctor Li was located.
"The servant claimed to be a servant from a family outside the city and asked Doctor Li to make a house call. He offered a very high commission, so Doctor Li went along. Considering the distance, it would take more than half a day to go there and back."
"Butler Zhao said."
"This old servant felt something was amiss. Why would that servant lie? So I hurriedly informed you."
Jiang Wan smiled at him and said, "You did a great job." She then instructed Biluo to give him a reward and send him away.
It seems Song Lin couldn't wait any longer and was preparing to make his move today.
She glanced at the invitation on the dressing table; it turned out that Grand Secretary Guo's birthday banquet was being held today.
Just a few days ago she was in low spirits, but now that something is going to happen in the manor today, she might as well go to the banquet to avoid being implicated.
Fortunately, Song Lin was unaware that the Grand Secretary's residence had sent her an invitation.
She instructed Biluo to do her hair and makeup, and told Caidie to stop the sedan chair in the next alley so as not to disturb anyone.
Biluo was combing Jiang Wan's hair, but she looked listless.
She has been unhappy ever since she heard yesterday that Song Ziyu might receive a lenient sentence.
"It seemed like the Ministry of Justice was about to convict them, so why did the Court of Judicial Review suddenly appear? And that inexplicable merchant—it's obvious someone deliberately arranged this!"
The name left by Tongda Money Shop was fabricated by Linglong Pavilion; this merchant never existed.
Now, someone has suddenly appeared to take his place, and their testimony is entirely in Song Ziyu's favor.
"This is unbelievable!" Biluo cursed.
“Important cases from the Ministry of Justice will be reviewed by the Court of Judicial Review, so it is reasonable for the Court of Judicial Review to get involved.”
Jiang Wan tilted her head slightly in front of the bronze mirror, raised her wrist lightly, and a warm jade hairpin adorned her temples.
As for the people behind the Dali Temple…
It was Pei Jin, of course.
Clearly, he had received the letter from Song Tingyue. To avoid a mutually destructive outcome, after careful consideration, he decided to take the risk and make his move.
Pei Jin's actions inevitably exposed his influence in the court, and also made Song Lin lose patience, making him impatient to take action against Luhetang.
This can be considered killing two birds with one stone.
"Don't tell anyone that I'm leaving the manor."
Jiang Wan gave a few instructions, then quietly left the mansion through the side gate, and the sedan chair headed towards Grand Secretary Guo's residence.
At the Grand Secretary's residence.
Guo Wanqiu was sitting in the courtyard with several well-dressed ladies, chatting idly while fanning themselves.
Recently, Guo Wanqiu has been frequently visiting the palace and has even dined with Emperor Jingyuan and the Empress. Now, it's widely known in the capital that she is the Crown Princess chosen by the royal family.
Hearing the compliments around her, Guo Wanqiu wore a reserved smile, but a hint of sorrow lingered between her brows.
"Today is Grand Secretary Guo's birthday celebration. Will His Highness the Crown Prince also be there?" a noblewoman asked.
Guo Wanqiu said, "Do you think His Highness the Crown Prince is as free as you? His Highness is busy and may not have any free time."
The noble ladies teased, "Given Wanqiu's relationship with the Crown Prince, even if it's just to make you smile, His Highness will still come to support her."
Guo Wanqiu couldn't laugh.
Everyone said she and the Crown Prince were a perfect match, but only she knew how Pei Xuan treated her.
not to mention…
Recalling what she had once seen on Pei Xuan, Guo Wanqiu felt increasingly uncertain.
She glanced at everyone and asked casually, "Do you know which other young ladies in the capital, besides Madam Shang, are skilled in double-sided embroidery?"
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