Inside Chang'an Temple outside Suzhou City.
Mrs. Jiang stayed up all night.
At this time, Mrs. Jiang's face looked even paler and haggard, which made Qiurong and Qiulan really not dare to leave their wife for even half a step.
Now that they are not in Jiangning's Jiang Mansion, and the master is not here, if they fail to keep an eye on his wife and something happens to her in Suzhou, they will not be able to make up for their mistakes even if they die.
"If Madam is not happy staying here, how about Madam go back to Jiangning first?"
Qiulan spoke out to persuade.
"No."
Mrs. Jiang, who was lying on the couch, shook her head gently and said in a weak voice: "I'm fine here. Even if I have to go back to Jiangning, I have to wait until the toxins in my body are completely eliminated before I go back."
She finally understood why the doctor never mentioned the poison in her body every time he checked her Ping'an pulse.
It wasn't that the doctor's medical skills were not superb, but that the doctor followed Jiang Pei'an's orders and kept her in the dark. She didn't know anything.
If she goes back now, once Jiang Pei'an notices anything is wrong, Jiang Pei'an will definitely come up with other ways to kill her for Bai Lian, so that she can free up the position of his wife and give it to Bai Lian.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Jiang's eyes suddenly turned cold.
She had already sent out a message and sent someone to thoroughly investigate her birth. She also asked Aunt Peng in the mansion to keep an eye on Jiang Pei'an and Bai Lian, that couple.
Aunt Peng was brought over from her natal family by Mrs. Jiang. She was prudent and only loyal to her.
During the period of recuperation in Suzhou, she would find another way to take revenge on Jiang Pei'an and Bai Lian for all the pain she suffered!
She will never let them go!
Qiurong was keenly aware that Madam seemed to be somewhat resistant to Jiang Ning.
Qiurong thought that her intuition was wrong, so she couldn't help but ask the doubts in her heart: "Madam, there are doctors with excellent medical skills in Jiangning. Why doesn't Madam want to return to Jiangning?"
The two maids Qiurong and Qiulan were also brought over by Madam Jiang from her natal family, but even if she trusted them, Madam Jiang did not want to say more: "It is rare to come to Suzhou, so there is no need to rush back to Jiangning."
Hearing this, Qiurong and Qiulan looked at each other quietly, and Qiulan shook her head silently, signaling her not to ask any more questions.
Remembering that her wife had never had breakfast, Qiulan said: "At this hour, it's time for my wife to have breakfast. I'll go to the kitchen first and see what's available."
In fact, Mrs. Jiang had no appetite. Seeing the worry on the faces of Qiulan and Qiurong, Mrs. Jiang had no choice but to respond: "There is no need to be particular in the temple. Just eat whatever is in the kitchen."
"good."
Qiulan turned and left.
As soon as she opened the door and walked into the yard, Qiulan saw the young master Sikong walking this way. Qiulan stopped and said, "I have seen the young master Sikong, but I didn't know that the young master would be here at this time..."
Sikong held the broom, clasped his hands towards Qiulan, and leaned slightly: "Donor, another benefactor gave the young monk a letter, saying that it was to be given to Donor Jiang."
When the three of them arrived at Chang'an Temple the night before, it was young master Sikong who brought them in. Mrs. Jiang called herself Jiang at the time.
With that said, Sikong lowered his head, took out the envelope from his sleeve, and handed it to Qiulan: "Please help me, please give it to Donor Jiang."
"letter?"
Qiulan looked confused and subconsciously took the letter. There was only the word "old friend" on the envelope, and she didn't know who gave it to Madam.
Qiulan has always been more cautious when it comes to matters related to her wife: "Can you tell me, young master, who sent the letter?"
Sikong said: "The donor said, let donor Jiang know it at a glance."
Knowing that she couldn't ask, Qiulan had no choice but to nod: "Okay, I'd like to thank you, young master, for coming over."
Sikong: "There is no need to say thank you to the donor. This is what a young monk should do."
Qiulan took the letter and returned to the room.
Seeing this, Qiurong said in surprise: "Why did Qiulan come back so soon?"
Seeing that Qiulan was not holding a food box in her hand, Qiurong frowned slightly: "But you forgot to bring the money?"
"no."
Qiulan walked to the couch and handed the letter to her wife: "Madam, this is the letter sent by young master Sikong."
"My servant asked who the letter was from, but Master Sikong said, Madam will know it as soon as she sees it."
Mrs. Jiang coughed lightly and took the letter from Qiulan's hand: "Okay, I understand, go ahead and do your work."
Qiulan responded and left the door again.
With Qiu Rong's help, Mrs. Jiang slowly sat up and leaned her back on the couch.
Mrs. Jiang looked down at the letter and saw the word "old friend" written on the envelope. Her pupils narrowed slightly, and she suddenly had a guess in her heart. She opened the letter with great urgency.
When the letter is unfolded, there is only one line——
[At this moment, there is a peach blossom forest in Chang'an Temple. 】
The font is dragon-flying and phoenix-flying, with strong bones and muscles. It is indeed the benefactor's calligraphy.
What time? Isn't this the right time?
Mrs. Jiang slowly folded the letter, lowered her eyes and thought deeply. It turned out that her benefactor had also come to Chang'an Temple.
We haven’t seen each other for many years, and I wonder why my benefactor invited me this time.
Mrs. Jiang suddenly thought of Miss Lu, "Qiurong, where is the peach blossom forest in Chang'an Temple? Do you know?"
"Madam, do you want to go to the Peach Blossom Forest?"
Qiurong knew where the peach blossom grove was. The night she arrived at Chang'an Temple, Qiurong inquired about the situation in the temple. She remembered that the peach blossom grove was behind the backyard.
Mrs. Jiang hummed, "Qiurong, help me up. I want to go for a walk in the peach blossom forest."
"But Madam has not had breakfast yet."
Qiu Rong was naturally happy that Mrs. Rare wanted to go out for a walk, but when she thought that Qiu Lan had gone to the kitchen and not come back, she hesitated.
Mrs. Jiang: "I don't have much appetite right now. Even if Qiulan brings breakfast back, I don't want to eat it. I might as well go out for a walk first. Who knows, I'll want to eat again later."
Now that Madam has said so, Qiurong can no longer go against Madam's wishes. She reaches out to help Madam up: "Be careful, Madam."
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
At this time, Mrs. Jiang was just holding on with one breath.
Since she was invited by her benefactor, she had to go.
Qiurong sighed in her heart and said nothing. She silently changed her clothes and combed her hair.
After washing up, Mrs. Jiang walked out of the room.
Qiurong followed Mrs. Jiang and gave her directions: "Madam, Peach Blossom Forest is going this way."
"good."
Following Qiurong's instructions, Mrs. Jiang walked slowly towards the peach blossom forest.
The peach blossom forest is not far away. After exiting the backyard, you can go around to the left.
Within a moment, Mrs. Jiang saw a large peach blossom forest in front of her.
Blown by the breeze, countless peach blossoms fell one after another.
Mrs. Jiang suddenly stopped, turned sideways, looked up at Qiurong and said, "Just stay here and don't let anyone come over. I want to go in and take a walk, and I don't want to be disturbed by others."
Standing here, you can see the whole peach blossom forest. After listening to the madam's instructions, Qiurong stepped back without thinking too much and said: "Okay, madam."
Mrs. Jiang walked into the peach blossom forest.
But now there is no one else here except her.
However, Mrs. Jiang felt that her benefactor would not send a letter to tease her.
Mrs. Jiang did not stop and continued walking forward until she saw the pavilion built in the peach blossom forest.
There was already a person standing in the pavilion.
Mrs. Jiang stopped.
Just by looking at the back, Mrs. Jiang could recognize that the man standing in the pavilion was the benefactor who had saved her life.
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Meng Huaijun turned around, with a gentle smile on his Qingjun face. His eyes fell on Mrs. Jiang. Meng Huaijun leaned over and bowed: "Xiaosheng has met Mrs. Jiang."
Mrs. Jiang walked into the pavilion with a smile on her pale face: "My dear friend, you don't have to be so polite. We haven't seen you for so many years. Mr. Huaijun is still the same elegant Mr. Huaijun."
Back then, her natal family sent someone to Jiangning's Jiang Mansion to report the funeral. Mrs. Jiang was deeply saddened, so she hurried back to her natal family and set off overnight with her maids and guards.
Unexpectedly, she met a robber on the road, and all the guards she brought were killed by the robber's knife. Mrs. Jiang thought that she would not escape death, but when she ran away in panic, she met Meng Huaijun.
It was Meng Huaijun who hid her and led the robbers away alone.
Only Mrs. Jiang could survive.
After that, Meng Huaijun escaped smoothly and paid for an escort to escort Mrs. Jiang back to her parents' home.
Mrs. Jiang never told anyone about her encounter with the robbers, not even Jiang Pei'an knew about it.
Mrs. Jiang didn't mention the dead guards and maids, and Jiang Pei'an didn't ask either.
Now think about it, when did Jiang Pei'an ever care about her?
What an irony.
Mrs. Jiang has always remembered Meng Huaijun's life-saving grace in her heart. It can be said that if Meng Huaijun had not saved her, she would have died long ago.
Meng Huaijun said with a smile: "Mrs. Jiang is so complimentary."
"Ma'am, please sit down."
There were teapots and several plates of pastries on the stone table in the pavilion, which Meng Huaijun brought over from the host.
Mrs. Jiang sat opposite Meng Huaijun.
Meng Huaijun poured her a cup of hot tea with a hint of apology in his eyes: "Xiaosheng knows that he shouldn't invite my wife rashly, but now that the situation is urgent, Xiaosheng has no choice but to do this."
In fact, Mrs. Jiang already had a guess in her mind, but she still wanted to hear what her benefactor meant: "I wonder if Mr. Huaijun needs me to do anything? As long as I can do it, I will definitely not shirk it."
There was a slight hesitation on Meng Huaijun's face. He was silent for a long time before he said, "What the young man wants to say concerns Mr. Jiang, the governor of Jiangning."
Sure enough.
Mrs. Jiang is not stupid.
On the contrary, Mrs. Jiang is very smart. Over the years, she has only failed with Jiang Pei'an, and she has always failed in love.
For so many years, Mrs. Jiang has not been able to discover Jiang Pei'an's true face, all because she loves him and believes in her.
Now, Jiang Pei'an wants her dead, and Mrs. Jiang will naturally not show mercy. If her benefactor wants to use her to bring down Jiang Pei'an, Mrs. Jiang is willing to help her benefactor.
"I wonder what my benefactor wants to say?"
Mrs. Jiang stabilized her mind and said calmly: "My benefactor might as well speak frankly."
"good."
Meng Huaijun nodded slightly: "Mrs. Jiang knows that the bribery in the Jiangnan officialdom has made many people miserable. Many people have united and asked someone to submit a letter. The secret letter has been passed to the palace."
When Mrs. Jiang heard this, she looked slightly stunned.
She was just a housewife. Although she had paid attention to the officialdom of Jiangnan, she had not gone into it deeply. Furthermore, Jiang Pei'an would not let her have the opportunity to enter his study.
Hearing what her benefactor said, Mrs. Jiang's thoughts immediately came to her senses, and she said in surprise: "My benefactor means that my husband is also involved?"
"Exactly."
Meng Huaijun was not surprised to be guessed by Madam Jiang so quickly, but followed Madam Jiang's words: "The man in the palace was so angry that he sent an imperial envoy to investigate the matter thoroughly. I believe that in a few days, The imperial envoy will enter Jiangnan."
Mrs. Jiang understood everything: "My benefactor wants me to go back to Jiangning's Jiang Mansion to look for evidence for my benefactor?"
Mrs. Jiang was so frank that Meng Huaijun fell silent.
That's what he thought.
I just don’t know what Mrs. Jiang will do.
Meng Huaijun thought, maybe Mrs. Jiang is unwilling. No matter what, Governor Jiangning is Mrs. Jiang's husband. Husband and wife are one, both prosperous and destructive.
If Governor Jiangning really falls, then as the wife of Governor Jiangning, Mrs. Jiang will not be able to escape the blame.
However, before Meng Huaijun came to his senses, he heard Mrs. Jiang's reply: "Okay, I can help you find the evidence."
Meng Huaijun looked at Mrs. Jiang in shock.
Mrs. Jiang seemed to have never seen the shocked look on Meng Huaijun's face. She picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said calmly: "Although I am a woman who lives in the back house, in Jiangnan officialdom, officials protect each other. I’ve also heard about it.”
"Whenever one person accepts bribes, the entire officialdom will be involved."
"I remember that for a period of time, Jiang Pei'an had a very close relationship with Mr. Shi, the governor of Jiangnan. Every time Mr. Shi came over, they would stay in the study for a whole day. As for what major matters they would discuss, I don't know... …”
"If my benefactor wants to thoroughly investigate Jiangnan's bribery, he must work on the governor of Jiangnan, Mr. Shi."
"Jiang Pei'an has always been cunning and cautious. Even if there is evidence, he will hide it in a very secret place."
However, Mrs. Jiang knew that she could start from Bai Lian.
Doesn't Jiang Pei'an love Bai Lian very much? Then let her see whether Bai Lian or his official position is more important...
Meng Huaijun knew that this matter was not simple.
The governor of Jiangning and the governor of Jiangnan are in-laws. As long as they can be captured, the entire Jiangnan officials will not be able to escape.
Meng Huaijun: "No matter what the result is, please give Mrs. Jiang a try."
It seems that the spy placed in the Jiangnan Governor's Mansion still needs to be moved.
"Don't worry, my benefactor. As the governor of Jiangning, Jiang Peian does not seek welfare for the people, but exploits them. Even if I were his wife, I would not stand on his side."
If she could pull Jiang Pei'an down because of this, then she would also like to thank her benefactor for giving her such an opportunity to take revenge on Jiang Pei'an.
Mrs. Jiang added: "I dare to ask my benefactor, I don't know Miss Lu and her husband..."
Meng Huaijun nodded: "They are also here for this matter."
Mrs. Jiang nodded thoughtfully.
From this point of view, she still had to return to Jiangning's Jiang Mansion as soon as possible.
Now that she had a rare chance to kill Jiang Pei'an, she could only put the detoxification issue behind.
"My benefactor, I will return to Jiangning in two days. Once there is any news, I will send someone to send you a message. I wonder how long my benefactor will stay in Chang'an Temple?"
"I don't know yet."
Meng Huaijun said: "The young master has to discuss it with the young master before he can decide."
