Pei Xuan said, "Then let's pick a few high-ranking officials to warn them about what they should and shouldn't say. Their subordinates will naturally know what to do."
Ah Si was even more astonished upon hearing this.
Judging from Pei Xuan's expression, he was truly determined to intervene and stop the matter.
He glanced at Pei Xuan and couldn't help but say, "Actually... what I saw today shows that the Song family has indeed gone too far. It's only natural for Jiang Wan to want a divorce."
He used to think that Jiang Wan was too cunning and scheming.
Only after seeing it with my own eyes today did I realize that the entire General's Mansion was trying to harm her.
The seemingly kind matriarch, her closest bedmate, and her stepson whom she raised herself—all of them are eyeing her with covetous intent.
Looking at it this way, Jiang Wan is actually quite pitiful.
If she were naive, she would have been devoured long ago, leaving not even bones behind.
“Your Highness has a relationship with her, so why should you stop her? Even if His Majesty doesn’t grant the divorce, letting him know Jiang Wan’s true situation is better than doing nothing,” said A-Si.
Pei Xuan glanced at him.
Ah Si quickly added, "I'm not sympathizing with her, but just stating the facts."
He looked uneasy and lowered his head slightly.
"Your subordinate has spoken out of turn regarding your master and has misspoke."
Pei Xuan remained noncommittal and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Since you are so concerned about this matter, you will lead the team to guard the General's Mansion tomorrow morning."
Ah Si: "..."
"Your subordinate obeys."
He sighed inwardly.
I never imagined that I would one day speak up for Jiang Wan.
Although he was very reluctant to admit it, he suddenly realized that, without knowing when it started, he didn't seem to dislike Jiang Wan as much anymore.
The next morning, a group of Eastern Palace guards surrounded the entrance of the General's Mansion.
Biluo packed Jiang Wan's luggage and was about to leave when a guard stopped her at the door.
"His Highness has decreed that Madam Jiang is unwell and should rest at home and not go out."
Biluo recognized at a glance that the guard was A Si, who was by Pei Xuan's side.
She was a little angry: "What do you mean by feeling unwell? Our lady is perfectly fine. Move aside, our lady needs to go to the palace to pay her respects to His Majesty, we can't be late."
Ah Si's attitude was firm: "Since the lady is ill, it is even more inappropriate for her to enter the palace to meet the emperor. If the emperor's health is affected by this, I will not escape punishment."
After he finished speaking, a row of guards behind him drew their swords and stood firmly guarding the door.
Biluo was both surprised and angry.
"A-Si, what are you doing? Last night His Highness clearly promised to help our lady meet His Majesty, so why would he send you to obstruct us?"
"And what's with these guards? Don't go too far! Do you really think our lady is easy to bully?"
As she spoke, she drew a long whip from her waist, seemingly intending to force her way out.
Ah Si looked troubled: "Miss Biluo, I am only acting under orders, please don't make things difficult for us."
"What do you mean by order?" Biluo's face flushed red with anger. "I don't believe His Highness the Crown Prince would issue such a foolish order!"
"Biluo".
A woman's voice suddenly came from the courtyard.
Jiang Wan stood not far away, taking in the scene unfolding in front of the mansion gate.
She was dressed in the robes of a second-rank imperial consort, and her accessories and headdress were all of the second-rank standard. It was clear that she had dressed solemnly and was preparing to formally pay her respects to Emperor Jingyuan.
The reason, of course, is the divorce she mentioned herself last night.
But now, she can't even step out the door.
Jiang Wan seemed to have been standing there for a while, and she could clearly hear Biluo and A Si's conversation.
Ah Si thought that, given her personality, she would definitely try to break out regardless of any obstacles.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Wan reached out and called Biluo back.
"Since it is His Highness's will, let's go back."
She looked at Ah Si with a calm gaze and a tone devoid of any resentment.
"Please tell His Highness when I am fully recovered, and ask him to let me know."
Ah Si felt even worse, lowered his head, and dared not meet her gaze.
"Madam Jiang, His Highness..."
Ah Si wanted to explain, but couldn't find the words.
Even he didn't know why Pei Xuan did this.
Jiang Wan didn't say much to him, and returned to Xingzhi Courtyard with Biluo.
"Madam, please tell me what to do next, and I will take care of it immediately. Should we go find Guard Shen to break out, or should we ask Shi Xu to come and discuss it?"
"Or ask the Third Prince for help. He can help you deal with the Gu family and their son, and he can certainly speak on your behalf before the Emperor."
Biluo was impatient and spoke very quickly.
"Oh, by the way, how about I go and send a message to Lord Ji? He's been reinstated to his post in the Ministry of Justice and sees His Majesty every day. Why don't we ask him to submit a memorial on your behalf..."
"Serve the food."
Jiang Wan interrupted her incessant chatter.
"What?" Biluo almost doubted her ears.
"I said, bring breakfast."
Jiang Wan sat back down in front of the bronze mirror, removing her headdress as she said, "Go to the small kitchen and see if they have any mutton soup dumplings. Yu'er likes to eat them."
"What time is it, and you're still thinking about food?"
Biluo plopped down on the stool, looking somewhat dejected.
"Besides, the young master went out before dawn and is not in his room at the moment."
"Really?" Jiang Wan asked, slightly surprised. "What did he go to do?"
Biluo thought for a moment: "A few days ago, I heard the guards in the Prince's courtyard say that there have been traces of people from Donglai near the capital recently. The Prince left in a hurry early this morning, perhaps it was for this matter."
Jiang Wan frowned.
People from Donglai?
Since their failed raid on the capital, they haven't appeared in the city for a long time. Could it be that they're still up to no good and want to make a comeback?
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