What was originally a matter that General Shaoguang had decided with a single blow has become complicated again due to Jiang Linyuan's confrontation.
It wouldn't matter if it were anyone else, but that was Prime Minister Jiang, a man with a silver tongue, straightforward and arrogant, who never showed any mercy to anyone.
In his youth, he once debated with a group of Confucian scholars, so dealing with a military general would be a piece of cake for him.
After a few rounds, General Shaoguang was rendered speechless.
Left with no other choice, the matriarch of the elders had to step forward.
“Your Majesty, I believe that Yue’er would not raise a ferocious beast, and I am not afraid to have someone investigate. However, this is a private matter of the Dayong royal family. If it gets to Donglai, it will inevitably become a laughing stock.”
She was heartbroken.
"Speaking of which, it was all Yue'er's fault. If it escalates to the point of being beneath the dignity of the nation, the General's Mansion will be even more guilty!"
"Let her confess to this crime. Whether you beat her or kill her, I will have no complaints!"
Song Tingyue hugged her legs and sobbed, "Grandmother, it is your unfilial granddaughter."
The elder's wife had red eyes.
"Your grandfather spent half his life on the battlefield, protecting the Great Yong Dynasty. You married far away for the country, and you are also a loyal child. Even in the afterlife, you will not be ashamed of your ancestors!"
Zhou held Song Tingyue in her arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
All the officials were deeply moved.
Emperor Jingyuan also fell into deep thought.
General Song's merits are well known. Song Tingyue's marriage to Donglai also solved the border problem for Dayong.
If Song Tingyue is executed because of a dubious matter, others will say that the ruler is cold-hearted.
He could tell that the matriarch wanted to protect Song Tingyue; the old lady was over seventy, and he was willing to give her face.
The Empress glanced at his expression, understood, and spoke.
"Madam, His Majesty did not say he would blame you, so there is no need for you to cry. Princess Anyang's injuries are quite serious; please take her back to the manor to recuperate."
"As for Madam Jiang..."
She glanced at Jiang Linyuan.
"She was injured while saving me. I wish to keep her at Fengxiang Palace to recuperate until she is fully recovered. What does Prime Minister Jiang think?"
Jiang Linyuan, who had been speaking fiercely just moments before, now that things had calmed down, adopted an indifferent attitude: "Everything is up to Your Highness." He then withdrew.
Jiang Wan hesitated as she watched his retreating figure, but did not chase after him.
The Empress shook her head helplessly.
What an awkward father and daughter.
She could tell that Jiang Linyuan, who was acting alone, was involved in this matter to stand up for Jiang Wan.
The two have a deep-seated grudge, and only they can resolve it themselves.
The Empress turned her head again: "What does the Elder Madam think?"
The matriarch gritted her teeth, her sharp gaze sweeping over Jiang Wan, and uttered a few words through clenched teeth.
"It is her good fortune to be favored by the Empress."
hateful.
Jiang Wan has caused such a huge mess for the Song family, she will definitely not let her off easily.
Now, we can only wait until she returns home…
The banquet ended there, and everyone left with their own thoughts on their minds.
Jiang Wan stopped Song Yu, put on a stern face and scolded him: "Now you have a strong will and you have learned martial arts well. You even dare to deceive me."
Song Yu did not argue, but lowered her head and admitted her mistake: "Mother, please don't be angry. I was just worried about you."
Jiang Wan shook her head helplessly: "Next time, no matter what you do, you can't lie to me."
Song Yu nodded seriously.
“While I’m away, the Song family might cause you trouble. You’ll be staying at the military camp these days, and Mu Feng will take care of you. After the court session, I’ll go find Protector Xiao and have him teach you the essentials of the martial arts test.”
As long as he achieves good results in the martial arts test, his position as the heir of the General's Mansion will be a foregone conclusion.
As the heir of the General's Mansion, he was qualified to receive the Song family's military rank, and it was only natural that he would share power with Song Ziyu.
"besides…"
Jiang Wan whispered a few words in his ear.
Song Yu's eyes showed surprise: "Mr. Qingwu is going to the Song family's military camp? Isn't it too audacious of him to lay a hand on Qingwu?"
Jiang Wan smiled and said, "In Song Ziyu's eyes, Linglong Pavilion is about to be punished by His Majesty. When the wall falls, everyone pushes it down. He would naturally dare to do such a thing as kicking someone when they are down."
"He was completely unaware that the Gu family had been tampering with military supplies and harming soldiers all these years."
Song Yu stared intently.
If this continues, morale will collapse, and the most valiant army of Dayong may very well be destroyed by this couple.
“Song Ziyu’s foolish actions are a good opportunity for you to win the hearts of the troops.”
"Military power is the Song family's last trump card."
Jiang Wan said softly.
"Yu'er, to defeat someone, you must destroy their greatest asset."
Song Yu's eyes deepened: "I understand what Mother means."
Meanwhile, in the general's carriage, the matriarch was sternly questioning Song Tingyue.
Song Tingyue was covered in wounds, tears welling in her eyes, whether from pain or grievance, she whispered in her defense, "Grandmother, tonight was truly an accident. I only wanted to have a few words with the First Prince, I never expected it to turn out like this..."
The matriarch narrowed her eyes: "And what about the eagle?"
Song Tingyue said angrily, "It's meant to be used against Jiang Wan. She harmed my second sister and ruined my plans time and time again. Killing her wouldn't be enough to quell my hatred! I want her to be utterly humiliated and disgraced in front of everyone!"
"Grandmother! This time it was so close, if it weren't for Granny Xia..."
"You're confused!"
The elder's wife rebuked him angrily.
"You've been defeated by her time and time again, how come you still don't know how to be careful! If it weren't for General Shaoguang being willing to give me face and cover for you, you would have committed a capital offense!"
"This time I can rely on my age and your grandfather's military achievements to protect you, but what about next time?"
"What's worse is that, because of this incident, Consort Yun has already harbored resentment towards the Song family." The old lady sighed, fiddling with her prayer beads. "I hope the eldest prince is alright, otherwise, not only will the alliance fail, but he might also become enemies with the General's Mansion."
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