Consort Yun said.
"As for Miss Xu's cold constitution, it's best that you and I keep it to ourselves and don't spread it around."
If this gets out, it will definitely affect Xu Shu's marriage.
The Censorate wields considerable influence in the court, and even if the marriage doesn't go through, she doesn't want to become enemies with the Xu family.
Therefore, she had to keep this secret to herself.
As dusk fell, lanterns were hung throughout the streets and alleys, and people flocked out to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
After leaving the palace, Pei Xi went straight to Wangyue Tower.
Jiang Wan was already waiting for him in the private room.
Pei Xi lifted the beaded curtain and was momentarily dazzled by the light.
The woman sitting at the table wore a bright red pomegranate-colored skirt, with a circle of fox fur around her neck, which made her skin look as white as snow. She was a beautiful woman blessed by heaven.
However, upon seeing Pei Xi's empty hands, her eyes showed slight dissatisfaction.
Where is the stuff?
Pei Xi snapped out of his daze, walked to the table, and drank a cup of tea, his gaze still involuntarily falling on Jiang Wan.
Jiang Wan used to always wear plain dresses, her brows and eyes covered with frost, giving off an unapproachable aura.
I never expected that with just a little dressing up, she would look so stunning.
Seeing that he remained silent, Jiang Wan frowned and said, "It's settled then. I will resolve the Xu family's marriage for Your Highness. In exchange, Your Highness will find out what Song Lin has."
Why are you looking at me like that? Do you think I'm a person who doesn't keep their word?
Pei Xidao.
“Gu is cunning. She didn’t bring anything to the palace banquet. She made an appointment with my mother to meet again in a few days, and then the formal transaction should take place.”
Jiang Wan asked, "Since the matter was not accomplished, why did Your Highness summon me here?"
Pei Xi glanced at her and said in a low voice.
"I've learned something and I thought I should tell you."
“On the day of the palace banquet, I overheard the conversation between Madam Gu and my mother. The thing in Song Lin’s hand… seems to be related to your mother’s death.”
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