When Song Yu returned to Xingzhi Courtyard, Aunt Ru was talking to Jiang Wan in her room.
“Luckily, I returned early yesterday, otherwise that man would have been taken away by the Imperial Guards. He is now locked up in my courtyard. If you need to find him, Madam, you can go there anytime.” Aunt Ru said in a low voice, “This is the jade pendant that you ordered to be taken from him.”
Thank you.
Jiang Wan took the jade pendant and glanced at it.
"Keep him locked up with you for now, I'm not in a hurry to see him."
She then asked, "How is the Gu family?"
Aunt Ru said, "The Imperial Guards have sealed off the main courtyard. Now she and Song Lin are living in Linfeng Courtyard. Madam Gu was injured at the banquet and is recuperating in her room. As for Song Lin, he followed the Imperial Guards who were searching last night, trying to find out about General Song and the old lady's crimes."
"Judging from his tone, it seems he still hopes the general can be released soon."
Jiang Wan chuckled softly.
Gu Yurong and her son had already broken off relations with Song Ziyu, so naturally they wouldn't wish him well.
But the crime of treason is another matter.
Once convicted, the punishment ranges from confiscation of property and exile to the extermination of nine generations of one's family.
As a second-rank imperial consort with the merit of saving the emperor, she naturally had nothing to fear, but Gu Yurong and Song Lin could not bear the weight of it.
The mother and son must be extremely anxious right now.
Jiang Wan squinted and looked out the window. The courtyard was covered with withered yellow leaves.
This autumn seems unusually cold; the branches were covered in frost when I woke up in the morning, and the air was chilly.
Jiang Wan, wrapped in a rabbit fur cloak, didn't feel cold as the brazier burned brightly.
In her previous life, at this time of year, she only had a straw mat to cover herself.
At that time, she was weak and unable to take care of herself, and Gu Yurong tried every means to torment her.
In the sweltering summer, she ordered her servants to cover her with thick quilts, making her sweat profusely. But when the coldest days of winter arrived, she was left with only half a straw mat.
Summer heat rash, winter frostbite, my skin is so badly damaged that there's not a single good spot.
Jiang Wan lowered her eyes and poked at the silver charcoal in the brazier.
The room was warm as spring, but his gaze was as cold as ice.
"Since they're in such a hurry, let's add fuel to the fire."
She said softly.
"Isn't Gu Yurong recuperating? Tell Steward Zhao to stop her medication, take away the charcoal fire, and give her some food as she pleases, just enough to keep her from starving."
Aunt Ru hesitated for a moment.
"Would this be alright? The Gu family has Consort Yun behind them. Recently, she has been supporting the Gu family and their son. If the Gu family seeks her help, Madam may get into trouble."
“That would be better,” Jiang Wan said.
She wanted Gu Yurong to seek help from the palace.
With the elder's wife imprisoned, Song Lin lost most of the value of what he owned.
Now, if you want Consort Yun to make a move, it's time for her to negotiate the price.
As the two were talking, Song Yu entered the room.
Seeing that Song Yu and Jiang Wan had something to discuss, Aunt Ru tactfully withdrew.
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