"You just said you were Madam Gu's maid?" Bi Yuan asked.
The maid nodded.
Bi Yuan said, "I want to go change my clothes, you don't need to come with me."
After saying that, he fled towards the front yard.
After walking a distance, seeing that the maid hadn't followed, he finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
He took out a silver needle from the brocade pouch, and as soon as it touched the tea, the tip of the needle turned black instantly.
Bi Yuan's hand trembled, and the silver needle fell to the ground.
Gu Yurong, she actually…
She actually poisoned herself!
Bi Yuan's vision went black for a moment, and he almost lost his footing.
Once could be a misunderstanding, but this is the second time that the Gu mother and son have tried to kill him!
He took a deep breath, and Gu Yurong's gentle and beautiful face appeared in his mind. Perhaps it was because his appearance reflected his mind, but now, when he thought about it, her appearance seemed vicious and sinister.
This woman was truly determined to kill him to silence him, even disregarding the fact that it happened in public.
It seems that his existence is a great threat to her.
The only thing that concerns her most, and that Gu Yurong fears most, is Song Lin's background.
Gu Yurong's eagerness to get rid of him was likely also to conceal this fact.
Bi Yuan leaned against the corner of the wall to stand up, the fear in his eyes gradually turning into hatred.
Alright, since Gu Yurong doesn't treat him like a human being, he doesn't need to hold back anymore!
Wasn't she most afraid of Song Lin's true identity being exposed? Now, he was going to teach her a lesson.
Bi Yuan pondered for a moment, then casually grabbed a maid carrying a tray and asked, "Who is the most distinguished guest at today's banquet?"
He wanted to make a big scene and ask someone to take charge, so he couldn't ask anyone from the general's mansion.
He couldn't trust Jiang Wan and Gu Yurong, who might be in cahoots with him.
If we're going to search, we should search for the most distinguished individuals to eliminate any possibility that the General's Mansion might cover up the matter privately.
The maid looked at him with a puzzled expression and replied, "The most honored one... is naturally His Highness the Crown Prince. However, the Crown Prince has not yet arrived, but His Highness the Third Prince arrived early this morning and is greeting guests in the main hall with the Heir Apparent."
The Third Prince?
Bi Yuan frowned. He was not familiar with the relationships between the princes in the palace, only knowing that the Third Prince was born to the Imperial Concubine and was of noble status.
The Crown Prince would naturally be a better choice, but he has already been targeted by Gu Yurong. If that maid comes looking for him again, she might have some other tricks up her sleeve.
He couldn't wait any longer.
"Where is the Third Prince? Take me to see him!"
Not far away, under the eaves, Biluo stood quietly.
Watching Bi Yuan walk towards the main hall with a young maid, a smile appeared on her lips.
Song Lin was locked up for almost half an hour, and Mu Feng only released him just before the banquet was about to begin.
Song Yu never appeared.
Song Lin became even more convinced of his thoughts; indeed, Song Yu was preventing him from making friends with others.
He snorted inwardly.
Song Yu used such methods to deal with him, but little did he know that he had even more powerful tricks waiting for him!
He straightened his collar and walked towards the front yard. Remembering that someone had been looking for him earlier, he summoned his trusted servant.
"So, did you find that person?"
The servant just now didn't announce the man's official title, so he probably wasn't a court official.
Those invited to today's banquet are all nobles and powerful officials. Who could that person be?
Song Lin couldn't figure it out.
The servant replied, "No, I have already asked. Everyone present is a high-ranking official or his family. I did not see anyone special."
Song Lin nodded, looked around but couldn't see anything, so he had to give up.
It was almost time to take our seats. Male and female guests were gathered in the courtyard, separated by screens, creating a lively atmosphere.
When Song Lin walked in, he saw Song Yu standing in the center of the crowd, smiling and socializing.
He was wearing a crimson long gown, looking radiant and beaming.
Song Lin suppressed his jealousy and sat down at the table.
Just then, someone announced from outside the door: "His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."
Everyone stood up in response.
Pei Xuan arrived with an imperial edict. Emperor Jingyuan bestowed upon Song Yu a hundred taels of gold and countless treasures, along with additional gifts from the Empress. Eunuchs filed in, dazzling everyone's eyes.
"Thank you, Your Majesty and Your Highness, for your kindness." Song Yu knelt down to accept the reward.
"Young Master Song, there's no need for such formalities."
Pei Xuan personally helped him up.
"I hope you will follow General Song's last wishes and serve the court more in the future, so as not to disappoint your father's expectations."
Song Yu bowed in gratitude again.
After some pleasantries, he personally accompanied Pei Xuan to his seat before the others dared to follow suit.
Among the women, Lady Shang watched Pei Xuan and Song Yu chatting happily and felt deeply moved.
Pei Xuan's position as crown prince is secure. None of the princes in the court can threaten his position. If there are no unexpected events, Pei Xuan will be the one to inherit the throne.
Judging from his current attitude, he also greatly appreciates Song Yu.
Song Yu is currently young, and his future prospects are even brighter after Pei Xuan ascends the throne.
Although the General's Mansion seems to be in decline now that its leader has fallen, with Song Yu around, perhaps in ten years, no, maybe five, the General's Mansion will be even more prosperous than before.
She wasn't the only one who thought this way.
The guests present were all shrewd individuals. Seeing how well Pei Xuan treated Song Yu, one by one they saw the underlying reason and couldn't help but value Song Yu even more, their smiles becoming even warmer.
Feeling this atmosphere, Song Lin felt even more uncomfortable.
He stood up and said to Song Yu.
"Today is the Crown Prince's joyous day. If his father and great-grandfather were here in prison, they would surely be happy for him."
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