In the afternoon, Wang stormed into the door in a menacing manner.
"Is the General's Mansion treating its daughter-in-law so harshly because they think Wan'er has no one to rely on?"
Upon hearing Ji Huaichuan's message, she was both shocked and furious, and hurriedly hitched up a carriage to rush to the Song family.
Seeing that Jiang Wan was unharmed, his expression softened slightly, and he glared at Zhou Shi with a cold look, as if he were about to interrogate her.
Zhou smiled apologetically.
The Minister of Justice wielded real power, overseeing all criminal and homicide cases in the capital.
Every family living near the capital city has its own secrets, and no one wants to offend the Ministry of Justice.
The same applies to the Song family.
"It's really not imprisonment; A-Wan is just brewing medicine for An Yang."
"Preparing medicine?"
Wang refused to budge an inch.
"Does the General's Mansion have no servants left? Or is it because your daughter is injured that you're taking your anger out on Wan'er?"
When the topic of Song Tingyue, who had lost her son, came up, Zhou's face also showed anger.
"Madam Wang, your words are far too harsh."
"I haven't even said the worst things yet."
Wang gave a cold laugh.
"I thought the military family was upright and honest, but I never expected the filthy methods in the inner quarters to be even more disgusting!"
“If the Song family is dissatisfied with the marriage bestowed by the late emperor, there is no need to torment Wan’er, the child who was ordered to marry into the family. Today, I will go with you to the emperor to discuss this matter.”
As she spoke, she stood up first and instructed her maid to send a visiting card to the palace.
When Zhou saw that she was serious, she was startled and quickly sent people to stop her.
He then put on a stern face and said a lot of nice things before he was able to calm Wang down.
To show his affection for Jiang Wan, he even opened his private treasury and took out a lot of jewelry and silk to appease her.
Wang's gaze swept over the jewelry; they were all valuable and high-quality items.
Her face remained cold, but she no longer insisted on entering the palace.
After returning to Xingzhi Temple.
Ji Huaichuan was still indignant: "Are we just going to let this go like this?"
Wang shook her head: "Your cousin still needs to live in the Song family. If she makes too much trouble, what will she do?"
Jiang Wan led the two to sit down.
"I am already very grateful to my aunt and cousin for helping me like this."
Wang felt sorry for her: "Wan'er, has the Song family always made you suffer these grievances? Why have you never said anything about it?"
Jiang Wan smiled nonchalantly: "This time, Zhou only wanted to vent her anger and didn't intend to kill me. Besides, I have a way to deal with it."
In a few days, the General's Mansion will be holding a religious ceremony to pray for the deceased. The Prince of Donglai has passed away, and the Empress may also be present. That will be a good opportunity for her to escape.
Upon hearing this, Wang gasped and exchanged a glance with Ji Huaichuan.
"...Did they even intend to kill you?"
What kind of life did Jiang Wan lead in the general's mansion?
"Don't worry, Aunt, I'm really fine." Jiang Wan patted Wang's hand. "But Zhou's hatred for me reminds me of something."
If Zhou knew that Song Tingyue's injury was caused by Gu Yurong, could she suppress her anger?
Jiang Wan's eyes flickered slightly, and she said in a low voice, "Aunt, there's something I need your help with..."
After leaving the general's mansion, Ji Huaichuan sighed with emotion.
"The General's Mansion is a den of wolves and tigers. I wonder what my cousin has been through all these years."
Madam Wang glanced at him: "Just a few days ago I suspected Wan'er was scheming, but now you know how to care for her?"
Ji Huaichuan blushed slightly after being teased.
He disliked scheming women, but then he thought of Jiang Wan's clear and beautiful face...
Instead of feeling disgusted, I felt a faint pity for her.
"If she were naive and lacked cunning, she probably wouldn't have survived."
After the two left, Jiang Wan also received a secret report from Linglong Pavilion.
This is a message from Shi Yin.
When news of Song Tingyue's miscarriage reached Donglai, the Donglai royal family indeed fell into a chaotic struggle for the throne.
To seize the throne, one needs weapons and troops. Shi Yin starts from this point and discovers that a member of the Donglai royal family is secretly contacting Dayong. The other party promises to transport a batch of weapons to Donglai in seven days to help him seize the throne.
Jiang Wan glanced at the time and location on the letter.
The person who promised to provide weapons should be Song Tingyue's true ally.
If you lie in wait here beforehand, you're sure to see it appear.
Pei Xuan had been tracking Song Tingyue for a long time; he must be eager to know her identity.
Jiang Wan pondered for a moment.
"What is Gu Yurong busy with?"
Cai Die replied, "I heard that she found a martial arts master for Song Lin and is preparing to hold a grand apprenticeship banquet at the General's Mansion, inviting nobles from the capital to attend. Zhou has already agreed."
When it came to Song Lin, Zhou was never stingy.
I just don't know if she'll still be able to get along with Gu Yurong after she learns what happened at Wangyue Tower...
Jiang Wan's eyelashes fluttered slightly.
Soon, Song Yu will be returning from Fengming Mountain.
She insisted that his apprenticeship banquet be more extravagant than Song Lin's.
Jiang Wan stroked the note in her hand, secretly narrowing her eyes.
It seems she can make another deal with Pei Xuan.
Three days later, the General's Mansion invited a famous Buddhist priest from the capital to chant sutras and pray for the soul of Song Tingyue's unborn child.
Many officials' families attended, and even princes and empresses were present.
Early in the morning, after visiting the bedridden Song Tingyue, Zhou secretly wiped away her tears and prepared to go to the front yard for a social engagement.
The trusted nanny came over and whispered, "I overheard two maids in the front courtyard gossiping that the Ministry of Justice is investigating the princess's fall from the building. They released all the other witnesses, but they have kept a courtesan from Wangyue Tower imprisoned for a long time."
Zhou gripped her sleeve tightly: "Could this courtesan know something?"
The old woman hesitated.
"What did you hear? Tell me now!" Zhou was anxious.
"I heard that at the time of the incident, the courtesan was entertaining customers on the second floor. She said she saw the person who pushed the princess down the stairs, it was... it was Madam Gu."
"Gu Yurong?"
Zhou took a deep breath.
She looked at Gu Yurong, who was laughing and chatting in the front yard, sending out invitations for Song Lin's apprenticeship banquet in advance, taking advantage of the many distinguished guests present today. Her face gradually turned ferocious.
"...How dare she!"
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