After meeting Bi Yuan, Gu Yurong made a special trip to a pharmacy to get some medicine. After returning home, she gave it to Song Ziyu, claiming it was a secret medicine from the martial arts world.
Song Ziyu was thrilled and used it that very night.
Little did they know that this was a prescription that would cause someone who was too weak to absorb the nutrients.
After using this medicine, no matter how many miraculous medicines he takes, it will be in vain and he will not be able to recover.
When Jiang Wan learned of this, she found it amusing.
Gu Yurong and Aru are his two most beloved women, but now they each have their own schemes, all aimed at making him childless.
If Song Ziyu knew the truth, would he vomit blood?
However, as he knows, he is still busy teaching Song Lin swordsmanship every day, hoping that he can restore the glory of the Song family in the martial arts competition.
Gu Yurong waited for news from Ji Jiu.
Fortunately, she received Ji Jiu's reply not long after.
With the Linglong Pavilion's intelligence network as a cover, Ji Jiu has not yet been able to find out Jiang Wan's identity.
However, by starting with the Crown Prince, he actually managed to uncover something.
As is widely known, four years ago Pei Xuan was ambushed by assassins and seriously injured, and he recuperated for a long time away from home.
Ji Jiu discovered that the person who saved Pei Xuan back then was Mr. Qingwu from Linglong Pavilion.
Mr. Qingwu rarely shows his face, and no one in the martial arts world knows his true identity. There are even rumors about whether he is male or female. Gradually, his identity has become more and more mysterious.
Ji Jiu mentioned that, judging from the timing, Pei Xuan's sudden help to Jiang Wan was likely related to this matter.
Gu Yurong looked excited and clutched the letter tightly in her hand.
Yes, that must be it!
The Crown Prince became inexplicably close to Jiang Wan, and in times of crisis, Pei Xuan always appeared to support her. He even allowed Song Yu to hold a discipleship banquet at the Crown Prince's palace. All of this started after Jiang Wan fell off the cliff and returned home.
Why did Pei Xuan favor Jiang Wan?
Gu Yurong's mind raced, and a bold idea popped into her head.
It must be Jiang Wan, impersonating Pei Xuan's savior!
After all, the two of them were away from the capital at the same time, so Pei Xuan easily believed her lies and was driven by her time and time again!
Gu Yurong's eyes gleamed.
That must be it.
If she exposes Jiang Wan's deception, Pei Xuan will definitely be furious.
If she dares to deceive the Crown Prince, Jiang Wan will not have a good end even if I don't take action myself!
Gu Yurong was thrilled by her earth-shattering discovery.
She secretly plotted a plan; she needed an opportunity to make Pei Xuan see reality clearly.
As for whether Jiang Wan might be Mr. Qingwu himself, she had never even considered that possibility.
In her eyes, Jiang Wan was at most a little clever, a woman confined to the inner quarters, unfit for public life.
How could it be the renowned Mr. Qingwu, who is in charge of Linglong Pavilion?
This is simply unbelievable.
Soon, Gu Yurong got her chance.
A few days later, it was the first day of the preliminary selection for the martial arts competition in the capital.
The martial arts examination of Dayong is open to all people, not just the sons of officials; people from the martial arts world can also register to participate.
In previous years, many outlaw heroes have participated. If they perform outstandingly, the imperial court may consider recruiting them through special consideration.
However, people in the martial arts world are unrestrained in their temperaments, and most of those who come to participate are there to exchange martial arts skills.
This year, many disciples of the Nebula Sect have signed up, and Ji Jiu, as the vice sect leader, will personally lead the group to the event.
The same applies to Linglong Pavilion.
It is said that Mr. Qingwu will also make an appearance on that day to show his support for his subordinates.
Gu Yurong was overjoyed when she heard the news.
After some thought, she secretly sent a letter to the Eastern Palace and handed it to Pei Xuan.
After sending the secret letter, he wore a smug smile.
Jiang Wan, your death is near this time!
The following day, everyone gathered at Luhe Hall to pay their respects to the matriarch of the elder family.
With the martial arts exam approaching, the conversation revolved around Song Lin and Song Yu.
Song Tingyue spoke first: "I heard from Ziyu that Lin'er has mastered his grandfather's swordsmanship quite well. He really went too far in the Lantern Festival incident, damaging his reputation. If he can win a prize this time, it might change the royal family's impression of him a little."
Gu Yurong's expression tightened.
No mother likes to hear others criticize her child, and she was somewhat dissatisfied with Song Tingyue.
If Song Lin has a bad reputation, then how good is her reputation?
A princess abandoned by her parents' home, yet she is shameless and entangled in a complicated relationship with the eldest prince.
After the news of what happened on New Year's Eve spread, Song Tingyue's status plummeted, and she was never invited to the women's tea party again.
Anyone could see that she had angered the First Prince and Consort Yun's faction, and her reputation as a princess was now merely a facade.
He'll only be able to loaf around and wait to die in the Song family for the rest of his life.
Nobody respected her.
"Last time, it was this lowly servant who seduced him first. Lin'er was young and impetuous, and he couldn't resist the temptation."
Gu Yurong said.
“Lin’er is also a victim. As his aunt, you shouldn’t be so harsh on him.”
Song Tingyue was furious.
Things are truly different now; even Gu Yurong dares to talk back to her.
"Alright, everyone just wants the best for Lin'er, what's there to argue about?" Madam Yuan cleared her throat, turned to look at Jiang Wan, and tentatively asked, "How are Yu'er's preparations going?"
Jiang Wan lowered her head and replied, "He's been mostly in the military camp lately, so I haven't seen him much."
"You don't need to worry. His master is Master Chenyi, so his kung fu is naturally excellent."
"The elder's wife said."
“Some of the martial arts examiners are old acquaintances of the Song family. I’ve already put in a good word for them, and they will take care of things.”
Jiang Wan chuckled inwardly.
It's true that they're looking out for Song Lin, but things might not be so simple with Song Yu...
The matriarch glanced at Aru again: "The pregnancy is still unstable three months before conception, so you need to be extra careful. Take good care of yourself."
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