Song Ziyu was furious.
Gu Yurong dared not offend anyone from the Eastern Palace, so she said in a polite tone, "Please go and tell Sister Jiang that the General has come in person to congratulate Yu'er."
In the front yard, Jiang Wan remained expressionless upon receiving the news.
"not see."
She instantly understood Gu Yurong's plan and directly refused.
“Tell them that congratulations are based on sincerity. If they are truly offering their blessings, it doesn’t matter if they stand outside the wall.”
He Xingyun, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but twitch his lips upon hearing this.
Her own son is hosting a banquet, but she won't let his father in. Jiang Wan is really...
He stole a glance at Pei Xuan.
Well, with this person backing her up, Jiang Wan is getting more and more arrogant.
Judging from the grand scene today, the courtyard is filled with distinguished guests, all of whom are prominent figures in the capital.
The fermented rice wine was a gift from the emperor, and the dishes were prepared by imperial chefs invited from the palace.
Even the musicians playing on the side were transferred from the Directorate of Ceremonial.
This scene was befitting a prince.
After today, I doubt that every nobleman in the capital will be unaware of Song Yu.
Pei Xuan sat on one side of the banquet table, slowly raising his wine cup towards the person opposite him.
The people on the opposite side were Pei Feng and Pei Xi.
Pei Feng raised his glass perfunctorily and drank the wine in one gulp.
He had no interest in attending the apprenticeship banquet, but Pei Xuan actually asked the Empress to send an invitation to his mother, specifically requesting his attendance.
He can only make one trip.
I thought Pei Xuan must have some kind of conspiracy to make such a big show of things, but after sitting for a long time, nothing happened except for drinking and listening to music.
He was completely baffled.
Pei Xi, who was standing to the side, had also been invited by Pei Xuan. However, after last night, he felt that he had become a little closer to Pei Xuan and also enjoyed such lively occasions.
Pei Xuan glanced at them with a half-smile, then his gaze drifted to Jiang Wan.
It was Jiang Wan's idea to invite Pei Feng and the other man to the East Palace.
She deliberately told Song Tingyue the false news that the transaction last night had been exposed, because she guessed that Song Tingyue would be anxious and would be unable to resist checking on the safety of her ally.
He has already dispatched secret guards to closely monitor Song Tingyue's actions.
Among the people she met today, there must be that mysterious ally.
Beside the pavilion, Jiang Wan and Master Chenyi were introducing Song Yu to Protector Xiao.
Protector Xiao patted Song Yu's shoulder and praised, "Good physique! A promising talent! Would you like to participate in the martial arts competition next spring?"
Master Chenyi: "Of course, this kid is useless, and I'll have to trouble you to take care of him later."
Protector Xiao respected Chen Yi greatly and repeatedly said, "Young Master Song's skills are absolutely outstanding among his peers."
He looked at Song Yu, his eyes full of admiration.
"Come to my residence when you have time, and I will teach you some martial arts techniques."
Song Yu bowed and thanked him.
Just as they were exchanging pleasantries, a maid rushed in to report: "Something terrible has happened! A lady has fainted outside the mansion gate. It seems she has suffered a sudden heart attack."
The three men claimed to be from the General's Mansion, and the servants, fearing something might happen, had no choice but to bring her in to find the imperial physician.
The maid pointed behind her to the lady who was clutching her chest.
If it's not Gu Yurong, then who is it?
To come up with such a shameful way to sneak in, they've completely abandoned all sense of decency.
The imperial physician couldn't figure out what was wrong, and since he couldn't send the patient out, he could only let her rest aside.
Looking at the opulent scene of wealth and luxury in the garden, Gu Yurong felt her heart bleed with envy.
As members of the same general's family, Song Yu's son should have the same qualities as Song Yu's son.
She found Jiang Wan and confronted her directly.
"My sister held a banquet in the Eastern Palace, but kept it from me and the General. Isn't that going too far?"
Gu Yurong spoke angrily, her voice not soft, which immediately attracted a lot of attention.
Jiang Wan shook her head: "You're overthinking it. Today is Lin'er's special day. We'll be entertaining a whole courtyard of guests. I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it all."
Song Lin sensed the sarcasm in her words and, recalling the humiliation he had suffered that day, couldn't help but blurt out.
"You did this on purpose! What's so great about Song Yu? He just got to know Master Chenyi first, right? Let me tell you, if Master Chenyi had seen me earlier, Song Yu wouldn't have stood a chance!"
Gu Yurong took a breath, and a hint of grievance flashed across her face.
"Since you already know Master Chenyi and have such a good opportunity, why do you only think of Yu'er and not Lin'er? Isn't that a bit too biased?"
"Are you worried that Lin'er is too outstanding and will outshine Yu'er?"
Jiang Wan: "Master Chenyi has requirements for accepting disciples; he doesn't accept just anyone."
Gu Yurong frowned: "If Yu'er is good enough, how could Lin'er be inferior to him?"
Pei Tang couldn't help but laugh out loud.
With Song Lin's useless physique, it's no wonder his master would be interested in him.
Just as Jiang Wan was about to speak, Master Chenyi suddenly walked over.
"For Madam Jiang's sake, if this young master wishes to become my disciple, why not have a match with Yu'er right here and now?"
"If you can defeat Yu'er, I may consider taking you as my disciple."
Gu Yurong's eyes lit up when she heard this.
This is a great opportunity for Lin'er!
Song Ziyu patted Song Lin on the shoulder, saying that he had been tempered in the military camp and should be able to compete with Song Yu.
"Go, Lin'er!"
Song Lin and Song Yu stood together in the open space in the center.
To prevent injury, Master Chenyi forbade the two from using weapons, and they had to fight bare-handed.
This is the best way to see basic skills.
Song Lin initially had some confidence, but after several rounds, he was defeated in every move and was extremely suppressed by Song Yu.
Even so, Song Yu only used 10% of his power.
Anyone with even a basic understanding of martial arts could see that if Song Yu used his full strength, Song Lin wouldn't be able to hold out for even a moment.
He was no match for Song Yu at all.
Master Chenyi could hardly bear to look at Song Lin's mediocre skills.
Finally, Song Lin caught a flying kick from Song Yu and fell face-first into the dirt.
"Lin'er!" Gu Yurong cried out with heartache.
The onlookers murmured and looked at Song Lin with mockery.
"With such limited skills, how dare he challenge Master Bai Chenyi? He's utterly ungrateful!"
"The Song family is a military family, yet their martial arts are so improper. It is a disgrace to our ancestors!"
Song Lin lay on the ground, his face flushed.
He considered himself extraordinary, and losing to Song Yu had already caused him unbearable pain; the whispers of others were an even greater insult to him.
He cursed inwardly, and as his right hand swept through his sleeve, his eyes suddenly darkened.
There... were the hidden weapons given to him by the Hermit of Nanshan.
Song Lin gritted his teeth.
Song Yu made himself look bad in front of everyone; he deserves to die!
If Song Yu were gone, he would be the only descendant of the General's Mansion.
Everything in the Song family, including Jiang Wan's honors and resources, will be his.
She could only raise herself as carefully as before... because she had no other choice.
His eyes were filled with resentment as he looked at Song Yu. He slowly took out a dart and, taking advantage of a moment when no one was paying attention, threw it fiercely at the other side.
Everyone saw a silver light fly out from his sleeve.
Jiang Wan's eyes flashed: "Yu'er, be careful!"
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