Inside Chang'an Temple outside Suzhou City.

Mrs. Jiang did not sleep all night.

At this time, Mrs. Jiang's face looked even paler and haggard, which made Qiu Rong and Qiu Lan dare not leave their wife for even a step.

Now that she is not at the Jiang Mansion in Jiangning and the master is not around, if they fail to keep an eye on the lady 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, why don't you go back to Jiangning first?"

Qiulan advised.

"No."

Madam Jiang, who was lying on the couch, shook her head gently and said in a weak voice, "I'm fine here. Even if I want 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 court physician never mentioned the poison in her body every time he checked her pulse.

It wasn't that the court physician's medical skills were not superb, but that he followed Jiang Pei'an's instructions, leaving her in the dark and knowing nothing.

If she went back now, and Jiang Pei'an noticed something was wrong, Jiang Pei'an would definitely find another way to kill her for Bai Lian's sake so that he could vacate his position as the legal wife and give it to Bai Lian.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Jiang's eyes suddenly turned cold.

She had already sent a message to have people investigate the matter of her childbirth, and also asked Aunt Peng in the mansion to keep an eye on Jiang Pei'an and Bai Lian, the adulterous couple.

Aunt Peng was brought over from Madam Jiang's family. She was steady and loyal only to her.

During her recuperation period in Suzhou, she had to find another way to avenge herself on Jiang Pei'an and Bai Lian for all the pain she had suffered!

She will never let them go!

Qiu Rong keenly noticed that the lady seemed to be somewhat resistant to Jiang Ning.

Qiu Rong thought her intuition was wrong, so she couldn't help but ask the question in her heart: "Madam, Jiangning also has doctors with excellent medical skills, why don't you want to go back to Jiangning?"

Qiu Rong and Qiu Lan were also brought by Madam Jiang from her mother's home. But even though she trusted them, Madam Jiang was reluctant to say more: "It's a rare trip to Suzhou, so there's no need to rush back to Jiangning."

Hearing this, Qiu Rong and Qiu Lan looked at each other quietly. Qiu Lan shook her head silently, indicating that she should stop asking.

Thinking that her wife had not had breakfast, Qiulan said, "It's time for the wife to have breakfast. I'll go to the kitchen and see what's available."

In fact, Madam Jiang didn't have much of an appetite, but seeing the worry on Qiulan and Qiurong's faces, Madam Jiang had no choice but to respond, "You don't have to be particular in the temple. Just eat whatever is in the kitchen."

"it is good."

Qiulan turned and left.

As soon as she opened the door and walked into the yard, Qiulan saw Master Sikong walking towards her. Qiulan stopped and said, "I'm honored to meet Master Sikong. I didn't know why he came here at this time..."

Sikong held the broom, clasped his hands together in front of Qiulan, and leaned forward slightly: "Donor, another donor gave me a letter, saying that it should be given to Donor Jiang."

When the three of them arrived at Chang'an Temple the night before, it was Master Sikong who brought them in. Madam Jiang said her surname was Jiang at the time.

As he spoke, Sikong lowered his head, took out an envelope from his sleeve, and handed it to Qiulan: "Please help me, give it to Donor Jiang."

"letter?"

Qiulan looked puzzled and subconsciously took the letter. There were only two words "old friend" on the envelope, and she didn't know who wrote it to the lady.

Qiulan was always cautious when it came to matters concerning her wife: "Young Master, can you tell me who sent the letter?"

Sikong said: "That donor said that Donor Jiang will know it at a glance."

Knowing that she couldn't get the answer, Qiulan could only nod and say, "Okay, thank you, Master, for coming over."

Sikong: "Don't thank me, this is what I should do."

Qiulan took the letter and returned to the room.

Seeing this, Qiu Rong asked in surprise: "Why did Qiu Lan come back so soon?"

Seeing that Qiulan didn't have a food box in her hand, Qiurong frowned slightly and asked, "Did you forget to bring the money?"

"No."

Qiulan walked to the bed and handed the letter to her wife: "Madam, this is a letter from Master Sikong."

"I once asked who the letter was from, but Master Sikong said that Madam would know it at a glance."

Mrs. Jiang coughed lightly and took the letter from Qiulan: "Okay, I understand, you can go and get busy."

Qiulan responded and left the room again.

With Qiu Rong's help, Mrs. Jiang slowly sat up and leaned her back against the couch.

Mrs. Jiang looked down at the letter and saw the word "old friend" written on the envelope. Her pupils shrank slightly and she immediately had a guess in her mind. She opened the letter more urgently.

When the letter was unfolded, there was only one line of words:

[At 1:00 pm, in the peach blossom forest of Chang'an Temple.]

The handwriting is vigorous and powerful, and it is indeed the handwriting of my benefactor.

Sishi? Isn't this the time?

Mrs. Jiang slowly folded the letter, lowered her eyes and thought, it turned out that her benefactor had also come to Chang'an Temple.

I haven't seen you for many years. I wonder why you invited me this time?

Madam Jiang suddenly thought of Miss Lu, "Qiu Rong, where is the peach blossom forest in Chang'an Temple? Do you know?"

"Madam, do you want to go to the peach blossom forest?"

Qiu Rong naturally knew where the peach blossom forest was. On the night she arrived at Chang'an Temple, Qiu Rong inquired about the situation in the temple. She remembered that the peach blossom forest was just behind the backyard.

Madam Jiang hummed, "Qiu Rong, help me up, I want to go for a walk in the peach blossom forest."

"But Madam has not had breakfast yet."

It was rare that the lady wanted to go out for a walk, so Qiu Rong was naturally happy. However, when she thought that Qiu Lan had gone to the kitchen and had not returned yet, she became a little hesitant.

Mrs. Jiang: "I don't have much appetite right now. Even if Qiulan brings breakfast back, I don't want to eat. It's better to go out for a walk first. Who knows, I might want to eat again later."

Since the Madam had said so, Qiu Rong couldn't go against the Madam's wishes. She reached out and helped the Madam up: "Madam, be careful."

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

At this moment, Mrs. Jiang was just holding on by her last breath.

Since her benefactor had invited her, she had no choice but to go.

Qiu Rong sighed in her heart and said nothing more. She silently changed the lady's clothes and combed her hair.

After washing up, Mrs. Jiang walked out of the room.

Qiu Rong followed Madam Jiang and showed her the way: "Madam, the peach blossom forest should go this way."

"it is good."

Following Qiu Rong's instructions, Madam Jiang walked slowly towards the peach blossom forest.

The peach blossom forest is not far away. Just go out of the backyard and go around the left side.

In just a moment, Mrs. Jiang saw a large peach blossom forest in front of her.

Blown by the breeze, countless peach blossoms fell.

Madam Jiang suddenly stopped, turned sideways, looked up at Qiu Rong and said, "Just stay here and don't let anyone come over. I want to go in for a walk and don't want to be disturbed by others."

Standing here, one can see the whole view of the peach blossom forest. Listening to Madam's instructions, Qiu Rong did not think much about it, and stepped back and replied, "Okay, Madam."

Mrs. Jiang walked into the peach blossom forest.

But now there is no one here except her.

However, Mrs. Jiang felt that her benefactor would not send a letter specifically 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 once saved her.

Hearing the footsteps behind him, Meng Huaijun turned around, his handsome face with a gentle smile, his eyes fell on Madam Jiang, Meng Huaijun bowed and said: "I meet Madam Jiang."

Madam Jiang stepped into the pavilion, and a smile appeared on her pale face: "My benefactor, there is no need to be so polite. After not seeing you for many years, Mr. Huaijun is still the elegant Mr. Huaijun of the past."

When her parents' family sent someone to Jiangning Jiang Mansion to announce the death, Mrs. Jiang was deeply saddened, and she hurried back to her parents' home, setting off overnight with her maids and guards.

Unexpectedly, they encountered robbers on the road, and all the guards they brought with them were killed by the robbers' knives. Mrs. Jiang thought that she would not escape death either, but when she was running away in panic, she met Meng Huaijun.

It was Meng Huaijun who hid her and led the robbers away alone.

Mrs. Jiang was able to survive.

Afterwards, Meng Huaijun successfully escaped and hired a bodyguard to escort Mrs. Jiang all the way back to her parents' home.

Mrs. Jiang never told anyone about the encounter with robbers, not even Jiang Pei'an.

Mrs. Jiang did not mention the dead guards and maids, and Jiang Pei'an did not ask about them.

Now think about it, when has Jiang Pei'an ever cared about her?

What an irony.

Madam Jiang has always kept Meng Huaijun's life-saving grace in her heart. It can be said that if Meng Huaijun had not saved her, she would probably have died long ago.

Meng Huaijun said with a smile: "Mrs. Jiang, you are too kind."

"Ma'am, please sit down."

There was a teapot and several plates of cakes on the stone table in the pavilion, all of which Meng Huaijun had brought from the host.

Madam Jiang sat opposite Meng Huaijun.

Meng Huaijun poured her a cup of hot tea, with a hint of apology in his eyes: "I know I shouldn't have rashly invited Madam to come, but now the situation is urgent, I have no choice but to do this."

In fact, Madam Jiang already had some guesses in her mind, but she still wanted to hear what her benefactor meant: "I wonder if Master Huaijun needs me to do anything for you? As long as I can do it, I will definitely not refuse."

Meng Huaijun hesitated for a moment, and after a long silence, he finally said, "What I want to say is about the governor of Jiangning, Lord Jiang."

Sure enough.

Mrs. Jiang is not stupid.

On the contrary, Mrs. Jiang was very smart. Over the years, she had only fallen into trouble with Jiang Pei'an, and all of them were due to 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 trusts him.

Now, Jiang Pei'an is determined to kill her, so Madam Jiang will naturally not show mercy. If the benefactor wants to use her to bring down Jiang Pei'an, Madam Jiang is willing to lend a helping hand.

"I wonder what exactly you want to say, benefactor?"

Madam Jiang calmed herself down and said calmly, "Your Excellency, please speak frankly."

"it is good."

Meng Huaijun nodded slightly: "Madam Jiang, you know that the bribery of officials in Jiangnan has caused many people to suffer. Many people have united and asked someone to write a letter. The secret letter has been passed to the palace."

Mrs. Jiang was slightly stunned when she heard this.

She was just a woman in the harem. Although she had paid attention to the affairs in the officialdom of Jiangnan, she did not go into depth. Besides, Jiang Pei'an would not give her the opportunity to enter his study.

Hearing what the benefactor said, Madam Jiang's thoughts immediately came to her senses, and she asked in surprise, "You mean, benefactor, that my husband is also involved?"

"Exactly."

Meng Huaijun was not surprised that Madam Jiang guessed it so quickly. Instead, he continued as Madam Jiang said, "The person in the palace was furious and sent an imperial envoy to investigate the matter. I believe that the imperial envoy will enter Jiangnan in a few days."

Madam Jiang understood everything: "Does the benefactor want me to go back to Jiangning Jiang Mansion to find evidence for the benefactor?"

Mrs. Jiang's straightforwardness made Meng Huaijun silent.

That's what he thought.

I just don’t know what Mrs. Jiang will do.

Meng Huaijun thought that perhaps Madam Jiang was unwilling. No matter what, the Governor of Jiangning was Madam Jiang's husband. Husband and wife were one, and they would prosper together and suffer together.

If the Governor of Jiangning really fell, then Mrs. Jiang, as the wife of the Governor of Jiangning, would not be able to escape the blame.

However, before Meng Huaijun could come to his senses, he heard Mrs. Jiang's answer: "Okay, I can help you find evidence."

Meng Huaijun looked at Madam Jiang in shock.

Madam Jiang seemed to have not seen the shock on Meng Huaijun's face. She picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said calmly: "Although I am a woman in the harem, I have heard about the officials in the Jiangnan officialdom protecting each other."

"If one person accepts bribes, the entire officialdom will be implicated."

"I remember that for a period of time, Jiang Pei'an and the Governor of Jiangnan, Mr. Shi, had very close contacts. Every time Mr. Shi came over, they would stay in the study for a whole day. As for what important matters they discussed, I don't know..."

"If you want to thoroughly investigate the bribery in Jiangnan, you must start with 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 with Bai Lian.

Doesn't Jiang Pei'an love Bai Lian very much? Then let her see whether Bai Lian is more important or his official position is more important...

Meng Huaijun knew that this matter was not simple.

The governor of Jiangning and the governor-general of Jiangnan are relatives of Shi. As long as we can catch these two, all the officials in Jiangnan will not be able to escape.

Meng Huaijun: "No matter what the result is, please give it your best, Madam Jiang."

It seems that he has to make some moves on the spy placed in the Governor-General's Mansion of Jiangnan.

"Don't worry, benefactor. Jiang Pei'an, as the governor of Jiangning, does not seek benefits for the people, but instead oppresses them. Even if I were his wife, I would not stand on his side."

If she could bring Jiang Pei'an down, she would have to thank her benefactor for giving her such an opportunity to take revenge on Jiang Pei'an.

Madam Jiang continued, "May I ask, sir, if Miss Lu and her husband..."

Meng Huaijun nodded: "They also came for this matter."

Mrs. Jiang nodded thoughtfully.

It seems that she should return to Jiangning Jiang Mansion as soon as possible.

Now that there is a rare opportunity to kill Jiang Pei'an, she can only put the detoxification matter aside.

"My benefactor, I will be back in Jiangning in two days. Once I have any news, I will send someone to tell you. I wonder how long you will stay in Chang'an Temple?"

"I don't know yet."

Meng Huaijun said: "I still need to discuss it with you before I can make a final decision."

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