In the side room, servants knelt all over the floor.
The matriarch held a small jade ruyi in her hand, suppressing her anger.
Granny Wu was also furious. She pointed at the wet nurse beside her and scolded, "It's just fallen into the crack of the bed, yet so many people have made such a fuss, even alarming the old lady. It's such an overreaction!"
The wet nurse bowed her head and apologized.
Aunt Ru also returned, limping, and pleaded on their behalf.
"Never mind."
The matriarch waved her hand, feeling a headache coming on.
"It's good that nothing was lost. Take Zhao'er back. You don't need to come to pay your respects for the next few days."
Aunt Ru nodded and left.
After dismissing everyone in the room, the old lady rubbed her temples and frowned, saying, "The people from Xingzhi Academy came, but they didn't do anything. Am I overthinking things?"
"Perhaps... they just happened to come to deliver some bird's nest." Granny Wu was also puzzled.
The matriarch then asked, "Do you think Aunt Ru might..."
“No, that won’t happen,” said Granny Wu. “I checked her before she came in, and there was nothing wrong with her. Besides, I’ve never heard of her having any connection with Madam Jiang before.”
The matriarch pondered and pondered, but couldn't figure out what Jiang Wan was up to. However, the most important thing for everyone in the entire Luhe Hall was undoubtedly that thing.
She urged Granny Wu to go to the Buddhist hall.
Granny Wu returned quickly, tucked the blanket around her, and whispered, "She's fine, don't worry."
The matriarch was relieved and relaxed, lying back down on the bed.
"That's good. Keep the courtyard safe and wait for tomorrow."
The next day.
Song Ziyu's case was scheduled to begin at Chenshi (7-9 AM). After getting up in the morning, two carriages were parked in front of the General's Mansion.
Jiang Wan arrived at the door first, and after waiting for a while, she saw Granny Wu helping Madam Yuan out.
The elder lady looked quite well.
After a few days apart, she seemed to have recovered from the damage caused by the poisoning. Although her hair was gray, she looked radiant and full of vitality.
Jiang Wan curled her lips into a smile that deepened.
It can neutralize the poison of arsenic, something even the most skilled imperial physicians would find difficult to do.
The matriarch of the elders was truly remarkable.
"Grandmother," Jiang Wan greeted with a smile, "Don't worry, I will have my uncle take care of the General during today's trial."
"That would be best." The old lady glanced at her and said with a forced smile, "However, I believe Yu'er is innocent. As long as Lord Ji upholds justice, he will surely find him innocent."
Jiang Wan raised an eyebrow: "I hope so."
The two of them got into their respective carriages.
When they arrived in front of the Ministry of Justice, a large crowd of people had already gathered around.
The news of Song Ziyu's imprisonment had already spread throughout the people, and they also heard that it was related to the attack on the capital by Donglai. The people all wanted to find out the truth.
The Song family was quite prestigious in Dayong, and General Song was an even more renowned meritorious official. The people could hardly believe that the Song family army would collude with the Donglai people.
Even before the trial began, the people in front of the gate were already gossiping about it.
Jiang Wan met her aunt, Madam Wang, at the door, followed by Ji Huaichuan, who was dressed in a blue robe.
"Aunt, cousin," she greeted them as she stepped forward.
Ji Huaichuan nodded to her: "Cousin, don't worry. No matter what the outcome of today's trial is, the Ji family will always be your support."
Madam Wang pulled her closer, gesturing for her to look at the hall: "Don't worry, your uncle is here, and your father is here today too."
Jiang Wan looked up and saw Jiang Linyuan standing in the main hall, whispering something to Ji Rong.
Jiang Wan's gaze fell on her uncle, Ji Rong.
As the presiding judge today, Ji Rong was dressed in a crimson official robe, his face solemn, seemingly discussing the case seriously. His upright and honest appearance seemed no different from usual.
Jiang Wan's eyes flickered, and she asked, "Aunt, did you do as I said when Yuan sent those things to the Ji family last time?"
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