The reborn daughter of the Marquis Mansion takes over the world

In the next few days, the Song family was like a frightened bird, always keeping a close eye on Xinglu Garden's every move, fearing any disturbance.

Fortunately, Ning Zijun hasn't found out anything yet.

This made Song relax a little, but the uneasiness in her heart still lingered.

Early that morning, Lin Wanqiao went to the old lady's garden to pay her respects.

After paying her respects and taking her seat, she told the old lady and Mrs. Song that Jiang Quhan would be returning to Qianye Country in a few days.

When Song heard the news, she was secretly delighted, but she politely asked Lin Wanqiao to ask Jiang Quhan to stay for a while longer.

Lin Wanqiao readily agreed.

At the same time, in the imperial palace, Emperor Yao first bestowed an imperial plaque on Xiuhefang to show his honor, and then reached a consensus with Prince Sora on friendly exchanges between the two countries.

During this period, Ning Ziqing was busy with the embroidery workshop and the upcoming chrysanthemum-viewing banquet, and had no time to take care of the household affairs in the backyard.

Ning Zijun still had a grudge against Lin Wanqiao because she had previously prevented him from finding out the truth about his biological mother's death. His attitude towards Lin Wanqiao became very cold, and he was reluctant to move back to the main house.

The servants watched the tense relationship between the two and discussed it privately, with a lot of gossip spreading.

These rumors soon reached the Lin family. Lin's mother was worried about her daughter's situation and became anxious, eventually falling ill in bed.

Lin Xitang was furious and wanted to find Ning Zijun to argue, but was dissuaded by Lin's father in time.

The next day when he went to court, Lord Lin specifically sought out Lord Ning to discuss the matter.

Lin Xitang even sharply ridiculed Ning Zijun in front of Lord Ning, making Lord Ning feel very embarrassed.

Lord Ning was offended by the three Lin family members. After returning home, he immediately called Ning Zijun and gave him a severe scolding.

Ning Zijun mistakenly thought that Lin Wanqiao had complained to the Lin family behind his back, so he took his anger out on her. He not only punished Xichun and Zhixia, but also warned Lin Wanqiao to behave herself.

Lin Wanqiao tried to explain to him, but Ning Zijun was too emotional to listen.

He shouted at Lin Wanqiao angrily, "Don't you believe that my mother was framed? My people have already caught the murderer who poisoned my mother, and they are now being escorted to Kyoto."

"The secret letter sent back said that they are the couple who ran Zengji Pastry in Liuyi Lane. As long as I torture them, the truth of that year will be revealed!"

After saying this, he left Lin Wanqiao and left the house, not returning until dinner time.

Faced with Ning Zijun's excessive attitude, Lin Wanqiao felt extremely disappointed and heartbroken, and sat alone at the table crying silently.

Zhixia advised her to ask Ning Ziqing for help, but Lin Wanqiao refused and did not allow her and Xichun to reveal the matter to the Lin family.

Late at night, Mrs. Chang sneaked to Huiyue Pavilion and reported to Mrs. Song everything that had happened during the day.

When Song heard that Ning Zijun had captured the people from Zengji Pastry, she was horrified.

After she sent Mrs. Chang away, she hurriedly asked Mother Cui to find a trusted servant to go to the Second Prince's mansion to seek help.

In the second half of the night, Song's headache became extremely severe, and even Dr. Zhang's acupuncture was of no use.

Seeing that Song was in great pain, Mother Cui tentatively suggested going to Yanmingju to ask Jiang Quhan to treat her.

In order to save face, Mrs. Song flatly rejected Mother Cui's idea.

She endured the pain and cried out continuously, which alarmed Ning Zilan and she got up and stayed by her bedside for the whole night.

Song endured this anxious night with great difficulty, and she only hoped that the Second Prince could help her solve this big problem.

Shortly after dawn, the servant came back with a message that the Second Prince had agreed to Song's request, and asked her to be patient and wait for His Majesty to grant the marriage.

Song's heart finally settled down. She closed her eyes as if relieved and fell asleep peacefully.

In a blink of an eye, it was the day before Jiang Quhan's departure.

Ninghou Mansion specially held a banquet and invited the Fu and Lin families to celebrate his rite together.

Song has been feeling uneasy these days. Although she dressed up today, she looked quite listless, with a faint hint of darkness in her eyes.

After everyone took their seats, Song's eyes fell on Ning Zijun and she couldn't help but clench the handkerchief in her hand.

Mr. Fu and the others had a lively conversation with Jiang Quhan, hoping to keep him for a few more days.

Although Jiang Quhan couldn't refuse their kindness, he still declined their offer.

After the banquet started, Lord Ning stood up with his glass raised and solemnly thanked Jiang Quhan for his love for Ning Ziqing.

Then he signaled to everyone to raise their glasses to toast Jiang Quhan.

Song looked dazed and forced herself to stand up and toast.

Jiang Quhan noticed that she looked unwell, and asked casually, "Madam Ning Hou seems to be ill? Do you need me to treat you?"

Song paused for a moment, then smiled and declined, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness Prince Qian. The weather has turned cold recently, and my old illness has recurred. I have already asked a doctor to see me. I dare not trouble Your Highness again."

Jiang Quhan pursed his lips and smiled, looking at Song intriguingly and said, "Madam, you'd better take care of your health, lest something unexpected happens in the future and you won't be able to bear it."

Song's heart tightened when she heard this, but she still kept a decent smile on her face: "Your Highness Prince Qian, you are too kind."

Jiang Quhan withdrew his gaze calmly, turned to Ning Ziqing and complained: "I'm leaving tomorrow, and I haven't had time to attend your chrysanthemum viewing banquet yet."

Ning Ziqing said with a smile: "The chrysanthemum viewing banquet invites only women, why are you, a grown man, joining in the fun?"

Jiang Quhan was unhappy and started arguing with her, causing everyone to laugh.

During the dinner, Lord Ning took Ning Zijun to apologize to Lin's father and others in order to ease the relationship between him and the Lin family.

Ning Zijun changed his usual cold attitude, humbly toasted and apologized to everyone in the Lin family, and repeatedly assured that he would never lose his temper with Lin Wanqiao again.

Lin Xitang also shook hands with him and the relationship between the two families was restored.

As they chatted and laughed, Song and Ning Zilan were gradually left out and seemed a little out of place.

Ning Zilan forced a smile and watched everything coldly, disdainful of trying to get close to them.

Song gently patted Ning Zilan's hand to calm her down, and then calmly entertained the women from both families.

Just when things were getting busy, a servant suddenly came running to find Mother Cui.

Mother Cui quietly stepped back and whispered a few words to the boy.

Then she quickly returned to Song's side, leaned over to her ear and said excitedly: "Madam, good news! The Second Prince sent a message saying that the matter has been successfully handled, so you can rest assured. Also, the palace will send someone to announce the decree, which must be the decree of His Majesty to grant marriage to the Fourth Miss."

When Song heard this, her eyes sparkled with excitement, and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously: "This is really great, Lan'er's marriage is finally settled!"

Song couldn't hold back her inner joy. She held Ning Zilan's hand tightly and said with relief, "Lan'er, from now on, your status will be unmatched. Our hard days are finally over."

Ning Zilan also heard what Mother Cui said, and an indescribable joy surged in her heart.

Once the imperial decree granting the marriage is announced, she will become the honorable consort of the Second Prince and will be on equal footing with Ning Ziqing.

In the future, when the second prince ascends the throne of the Eastern Palace, she will be the Crown Princess and the future Queen.

By then, who would dare to look down on her!

Thinking of this, Ning Zilan's smile widened.

When Ning Zijun saw how complacent the Song mother and daughter were, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

He raised his eyes to look at Ning Ziqing, and the two of them looked at each other tacitly.

At the end of the banquet, Lin Wanqiao left the table, took the food box from Xichun, brought out several plates of carefully made pastries, and presented them to Jiang Quhan and the elders one by one.

Jiang Quhan picked up a piece of green pastry and took a bite, praising it endlessly: "My sister-in-law's cooking skills are really superb. This pastry is extremely delicious. I'm afraid I won't be able to taste it for a long time."

Lin Wanqiao quickly replied: "Don't worry, Your Highness. I made some extra and asked Fang Yu to prepare it for you to enjoy on the road."

"My sister-in-law is really thoughtful and considerate. She thinks so carefully."

Jiang Quhan smiled with satisfaction and finished the pastry in his hand in two bites.

Seeing how much he liked the pastries made by Lin Wanqiao, everyone curiously started to taste them.

Song was still immersed in the joy of Emperor Yao's marriage arrangement and did not notice the special features of the pastry at first.

It was not until she took two bites that she realized the taste was familiar.

The familiar smell suddenly came to Song's mind, and she was stunned.

Seeing Song's reaction, Lin Wanqiao's eyes turned cold. She turned to Lin's mother and asked, "Mother, do you think the taste of this cake is the same as the one you tasted that year?"

Mother Lin stared straight into Song's eyes and said, "The taste of this Jifeng cake is exactly the same as what I ate back then."

When Song heard the three words "Ji Feng Gao", a trace of fear suddenly flashed across her eyes.

Then, she saw Lin's mother slowly stand up, pointing at her and asking in a deep voice: "It's just that there is one thing I don't understand, Madam Hou, why did you use this Jifeng Cake to harm me back then!"

When these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.

Song's face turned pale in an instant. She moved her lips twice, but couldn't utter a word.

The old lady standing by was stunned by this sudden accusation and thought it was all absolutely ridiculous.

Ning Zilan saw this and quickly spoke up to defend Song: "Mrs. Lin, what are you talking about? My mother and you have never met before, how can you slander her out of thin air?"

Mother Lin sneered, ignored Ning Zilan, and sat down.

At this moment, Ning Zijun, who had been patient for a long time, looked at Ning Zilan with cold eyes, suddenly raised his voice, and shouted: "My mother-in-law did not slander your mother."

"She, Song Yaman, is the murderer who killed my mother!"

His words once again shocked Lord Ning and them.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the pale-faced Song.

After being stunned for a moment, Mr. Fu walked towards Ning Zijun tremblingly, grabbed his arm tightly, and asked excitedly: "Zijun, is what you just said true? Was your mother...really killed by this vicious woman?"

Ning Zijun's eyes were red, and he nodded in anger, his voice choking with sobs: "Yes, Grandfather, I have found out the truth of that year. It was this vicious woman who killed our mother!"

Mr. Fu felt as if struck by lightning, his body trembled violently, and his heart was broken.

He beat his chest in pain and wailed: "My Ah Ye, why is your life so miserable!"

His voice was filled with endless sorrow and anger, and he could hardly accept this fact.

Jiang Quhan was worried that Mr. Fu would get angry, so he hurried forward to feed him two pills, and signaled Fu Yuyan and the others to help him go downstairs to rest.

But Mr. Fu refused to leave. He insisted on staying and wanted to find out the truth about Fu Jinye's death.

At this time, Lord Ning finally came to his senses. He stared at Song in disbelief, still unable to believe that she was the one who killed his beloved wife.

Ning Zilan secretly glanced at Ning Ziqing who remained silent, and was frightened by her sharp and cold eyes.

She shook Song's arm in panic, her voice trembling: "Mother, please speak quickly and tell them that it was not you who killed my eldest brother's mother."

Song quickly adjusted her mood and calmly retorted: "Zijun, Madam Lin, you have no evidence, how can you slander me like this?"

She knew that the Second Prince had already killed the couple, and even if Ning Zijun found the bodies, there would be no evidence.

So Song regained her composure, put on a victorious attitude, and said sarcastically, "Mrs. Lin, you should know that your daughter was wronged by her husband, not me. How can you use this to wrongly accuse me?"

"She knows how I treat Qiao!"

Lin Wanqiao stared at Song with a sharp gaze, smiled faintly, and said coldly: "Madam, you are good to me, I will naturally remember it in my heart."

"But because of your own selfish desires, you not only killed Zijun's mother, but also nearly killed my mother. The day after I married into the mansion, you couldn't wait to plant spies to monitor me and Zijun. How could I forget all this?"

"Your methods are really good!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ning Zijun shouted outside the hall: "Bring him up!"

Everyone saw Ah Hu leading Mi Qiu, Fu Dong and several servants, Chang Pozi, walking in.

"Your Majesty!"

Mi Qiu kicked the leader, Mrs. Chang, hard, causing her to stagger and kneel to the ground.

Mrs. Chang was so frightened that she immediately kowtowed and begged for mercy, and confessed in tears.

"My Lord, Lord, spare my life. I confess. I confess everything. It was Madam who arranged for us to enter Xinglu Courtyard to monitor us, in an attempt to alienate the Madam and the Lord."

Faced with Mrs. Chang's accusation, Mrs. Song was unable to defend herself.

But she changed her mind and realized that these were just common methods used in the harem. Even if the news got out, she would at most be labeled an "evil mother-in-law."

Now, she doesn't take it to heart.

At this moment, she just wanted to stabilize the situation, delay time, and hoped that the eunuch who would convey the imperial edict would arrive as soon as possible.

As soon as the imperial decree granting the marriage arrives, who would dare to pursue those old matters?

However, Ning Zijun and others seemed to see through Song's thoughts.

While she was still scolding the servants for being ungrateful and betraying their masters, trying to change the subject.

Ning Zijun resolutely interrupted her.

As soon as Song stopped talking, Ning Ziqing looked at her with eyes as cold as ice, and said word by word: "Song Yaman, I have been acting with you for so long, it's time to end it."

"Today, we will settle all the grudges one by one!"

Although her expression was calm, murderous intent was surging in her eyes.

In her past and present lives, she vowed to avenge her mother who died unjustly.

"Didn't you just ask us to produce evidence?"

Ning Ziqing's eyes narrowed and his tone became extremely cruel.

"Then let you dig your own grave!"

Under her intimidating gaze, Song showed fear.

Before she could react, she realized the deep meaning of Ning Ziqing's words.

Su Yanqi walked into the hall with a solemn expression and questioned Song directly.

"Madam, I also want to ask you, my mother has no grudge against you, why did you want to kill her back then!"

Song was completely stunned for a moment!