Then, Shen Ci's tone changed, his voice full of surprise: "Your Highness... Crown Prince!"
Jiang Wan immediately turned around.
Pei Xuan, fanning himself with a folding fan, slowly strolled in from the doorway.
"Madam Jiang has such refined tastes that she even dares to set foot in a place like Xiaoxiang Pavilion."
Jiang Wan said without any politeness, "Your Highness has even more refined tastes, and you actually have the interest to eavesdrop on people in Xiaoxiang Pavilion."
Pei Xuan glanced at Shen Ci, who had his head down, and said without changing his expression, "Just passing by."
Shen Ci dared not raise his head, his face ashen.
He saw a figure on one side of the door and immediately called out to warn Jiang Wan, but little did he know that this would ruin Pei Xuan's plans.
Well, now I'm going to be punished again.
Alas, serving two masters is much more difficult than he imagined.
"Your Highness, Your Highness! Where have you gone? I saw him, when he left..."
He Xingyun jogged towards Pei Xuan's figure, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw Jiang Wan inside.
He opened his mouth.
Then, with a look of sudden realization, he muttered to himself, "I knew it."
Jiang Wan, of course, had no idea what he was thinking, and smiled, "So Your Highness is traveling with Lord He. I'll take my leave now. Have a good time, both of you."
He Xingyun subconsciously explained, "No, no, we're doing this for the case..."
On second thought, he realized that the Treasure Pavilion case was directly related to the General's Mansion, so he said cryptically, "Never mind, it's not convenient for you to hear about this."
Jiang Wan found it amusing.
It's no secret that many young men in the capital like to come to Xiaoxiang Pavilion.
She just didn't expect that Pei Xuan, who seemed to dislike women, was also subject to the same temptations.
It seems that Her Majesty the Empress need not worry too much about his marriage.
She didn't say anything more and left with Shen Ci and Bi Luo.
He Xingyun then asked, "What brings Madam Jiang here?"
"It's nothing," Pei Xuan said calmly, recalling what Zi Que had said. "Just some family matters."
Everyone in the capital knew that General Song favored Lady Gu, but no one expected that the two had been engaged for many years, long before Jiang Wan entered the family.
Thinking of Jiang Wan's cold, indifferent face, devoid of any emotion, as if she were oblivious to sadness...
Pei Xuan frowned slightly.
No wonder she was so eager to be granted an imperial title and divorce the Song family.
He Xingyun didn't notice his distraction and kept rambling on, "Today wasn't a wasted trip after all. The owner of the Treasure Pavilion was just picked up by someone. I didn't dare to alert them, so I sent someone to follow them. I even found this mark at the place where they met. I'll check it out later; maybe I'll find something."
He dipped his finger in the tea and sketched a simple design on the table.
Pei Xuan glanced at it casually, his pupils shrinking slightly.
This... is a symbol for internal communication within the Linglong Pavilion.
He had once inadvertently seen this design in the possession of Shi Xu's subordinates when he lived in the pavilion.
The only connection between the owner of Treasure Pavilion and Exquisite Pavilion is Jiang Wan.
Pei Xuan's eyes darkened.
Jiang Wan's entanglement with Linglong Pavilion is too deep. Over the past year, every single incident has occurred, and it cannot be explained simply by saying that she is an old friend of Qingwu.
Some thoughts suddenly flashed through his mind, but they were too fleeting to grasp.
Pei Xuan said, "Didn't you discover the whereabouts of the Treasure Pavilion owner? Bring him here; I need his help with something."
Inside the general's mansion.
Not long after Jiang Wan returned to Xingzhi Courtyard, Song Yu also returned from the camp.
Song Ziyu is not currently in the military camp. He and Mu Feng are assisting the Ministry of War in managing the Song Family Army and are studying the issue of military reform.
Song Yu's novel and decisive ideas earned him the praise of the Minister of War.
These past two days he has been leaving early and returning late, and he also has to go to Protector Xiao's mansion to prepare for the martial arts test, which is very tiring.
He held the angelica and black chicken soup that Jiang Wan had personally cooked, took a sip, and exclaimed, "Zi Que has indeed gone to live with her mother."
Jiang Wan: "Gu Yurong is a vicious snake, showing no mercy even to her loyal servants. No wonder she was betrayed."
"In terms of managing subordinates, she is far inferior to her mother."
Song Yu smiled and said again.
“Zi Que has followed her for many years and must know many secrets. Her usefulness extends beyond what is currently apparent.”
Jiang Wan nodded and served him another bowl of soup: "You don't need to worry about the affairs of the inner quarters. Focus on preparing for the martial arts exam. The heir will be established after the spring. The Gu family won't be able to stay idle for long."
"As for martial arts, I am confident, but..."
Song Yu pondered for a moment before speaking.
“A few days ago, Protector Xiao said that since I am a descendant of the Song family, it would be best if I could show some of the Song family’s traditional skills in the martial arts test.”
However, the sword manual and mental cultivation method left behind by General Song are in the hands of the old lady and Song Ziyu.
They wanted Song Lin to be the heir apparent, so naturally they wouldn't give Song Yu any share.
“That’s alright,” Song Yu said with a smile. “I’m confident that I can beat Song Lin without these things.”
"Of course your mother believes you."
Jiang Wan smiled gently.
"But what Protector Xiao said has a deeper meaning. How can the heir of the General's Mansion not inherit the Song family's techniques?"
Some people would gossip that Song Yu was a child not recognized by the Song family.
She thought for a moment and then said to Song Yu.
"Make sure you have time the day after tomorrow. General Shaoguang and his family are moving out of the capital. I've prepared some things, so come with me to see them off."
Song Yu nodded in agreement.
The day after tomorrow, Jiang Wan had prepared a carriage at the side gate and headed towards the city gate with Song Yu.
There weren't many people at the city gate to see off the old general; the heavy snow and wind made the scene even more desolate.
"General Shaoguang spent his life on the battlefield and could have enjoyed his retirement in the capital. However, due to his involvement in the family affairs of the General's Mansion, he felt ashamed before the Emperor and returned to his hometown to live out his days. Even the future of his descendants was ruined. It is truly a pity," Song Yu said quietly.
Jiang Wan nodded: "Although he did something foolish, he is an extremely sentimental person."
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