April's Beijing has a pleasant temperature, neither the scorching heat of June nor the severe cold of February. The peach trees planted in front of the Bo Mansion finally bloomed one after another, making the Bo Mansion extremely beautiful.

  Song Chengnuo was busy all night and finally returned to the mansion, with a few more strands of white hair on his temples, adding a bit of vicissitude. Although he had eliminated Xiao Ding and Fang Deng, there wasn't much excitement on his face.

  This morning, the cabinet issued a document, Su Yi was sentenced to beheading and will be executed after autumn. The old lady of the Su family was rewarded for her meritorious service in reporting her son's crime, so she and other women in the Su household were exempted from death penalty, but they had to leave the Zhongyi General's mansion and return to their hometown in Taiyuan.

  Mrs. Song sighed, but she didn't have much heart or energy to sympathize with this old sister who had some connection with her in the past - whether Mrs. Su knew it or not, Su Yi had indeed wanted to bring down the Bao family before.

  "Send someone to ask about her condition." Old Lady Song sighed and finally said, "After all, she at least warned us in the end. She's getting old..."

  Song Chengnu had no intention of making things difficult for the women and children, so he nodded when the old lady said that. After thinking for a moment, he added: "If Miss Chen has recovered more or less, it would be good to have her see him one last time."

  Chen Jinxin was probably the one that Old Lady Su worried about the most, so calling her to see Old Lady Su would be a comfort. Old Lady Song nodded in agreement and instructed Yulan to tell San Niang to prepare, then asked with a serious expression about the matter of Song Chengyu, Xiao Ding, and Fang Deng: "This matter has already reached the heavens, logically speaking it should be time for an investigation. Why does the Emperor seem unwilling to thoroughly investigate... Little Yi said that Fang Deng and Xiao Ding are now both abandoned sons, they won't bite back to save their lives?"

  Mr. Song shook his head, Xiao Ding and Fang Deng didn't have the guts for that.

  With the network of connections they had built up over the years, if they dared to betray the king, they would only die faster. On the other hand, if they gritted their teeth and took all the blame on themselves, they might still have a glimmer of hope for survival, rather than being completely annihilated.

  "The Crown Prince is so sinister and cunning, if one day he really ascends to the throne, it will be the day of our family's downfall." Old Lady Song sighed and turned her head to look at Song Chengyu: "Does Master have any plans?"

  One thing after another, the plan of King Duan to win over the Song family failed, and the conspiracy behind it was not implemented successfully. With King Duan's temperament, if he really has a chance to take power in the future, he will definitely settle accounts afterwards.

  So, the Bo Mansion can only go all out to prevent the expansion of Prince Duan.

  The top priority is still to deal with the immediate matter of Xiao Ding first.

  Xiao Ding and Fang Deng are now in a desperate situation, they will definitely follow the previous plan to climb over the Bo Mansion. Fortunately, we were well-prepared earlier, and now we have the five madams and Qi Shengyuan in our hands, as well as the female officials sent by Xiao's wife, all of whom are solid evidence. As long as these people are handed over, the five madams will not dare to confess to the king, and they will definitely shift all the blame onto Xiao Ding and Fang Deng. This time, Xiao Ding and Fang Deng will not be able to escape alive.

  It can also be said that it cut off the arm of the Lord of the End, and after this matter, all those who had ideas about attacking the Bo Mansion would have to re-weigh them in their hearts.

  "With Qin Bi Ping's means, Xiao Ding will start climbing at the latest tomorrow. Except for Wang Jin Si, everyone else will be dealt with. Did you clean up Wang Jin Si's dowry list back then?"

  Mrs. Song nodded: "All the things that shouldn't be there have been cleaned up. But pushing Wang Jinsi out like this, I don't know if the Empress Dowager will let it go easily."

  Rong Xian Tai Hou had some feelings for this adopted daughter, of course, this was also because after all Wang Jin Si was her niece.

  Song Chengnu smiled disdainfully.

  In the imperial palace, Empress Dowager Rong Xian may still be able to stir up waves, but when it comes to the previous dynasty, where is there room for her to act on emotions? The current emperor still harbors resentment towards the previous King of Thailand, how can he let go of another member of the royal family who has come out to make trouble again?

  After deciding what to do, Song Chengru still called Song Chuyi to the study and decided to ask for her opinion.

  "Grandfather intends to write a letter of resignation." He stroked his beard, looking at his calm and composed granddaughter, feeling both satisfied and proud: "As an official, one should cultivate oneself, govern the family, and bring peace to the world. I can't even manage my own family properly, so it's really not suitable for me to be the Minister of Revenue, therefore I have decided to submit a letter of resignation."

  Song Chengru took over the official position and title, diligently managing for over 40 years. After drifting in the official circles for many years, he cultivated himself to be even smarter than a fox. He had his own reasons for doing everything.

  Song Chuyi thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Grandfather's move of retreating to advance is indeed brilliant. After the Duke of Dali Temple clears your name, the Emperor will surely see your innocence."

  Wang Jinsi wants to collude with outsiders to deal with the Bo Mansion, this cannot be blamed on the Bo Mansion.

  At that time, the Empress Dowager insisted on being the matchmaker and sent this difficult-to-serve master into the Changning Marquis's mansion. Now, the descendant of this restless and guilty minister actually bit back at the Changning Marquis's mansion, colluding with outsiders to harm his own in-laws and benefactors.

  Moreover, forcing Song Cheng to resign from office, a veteran minister of two dynasties and a meritorious minister, would not only make the emperor feel ashamed, but also would not be tolerated by the civil officials throughout the country.

  Song Chu-yi indeed understood his meaning, and Song Cheng-nu smiled in satisfaction.

  "Since ancient times, many troubles have originated from within the family." Song Chengnu gazed at his granddaughter with a sigh: "But now that our Song family has you, the back house should be stable."

  He watched as his previously neglected granddaughter carefully calculated every move and saw her determination to maintain the Song family and its people.

  By then, Song Chuyi had gained the full trust and favor of her grandfather, the de facto ruler of the Song family.

  The foundation has been laid, and she can now do what she wants to do.

  She suppressed the excitement in her heart and calmly nodded at Song Chengyu.

  Rice should be eaten one mouthful at a time, and roads should be walked one step at a time. She will walk steadily until she reaches her goal.

  "By the way, Grandfather." She suddenly remembered that Prince Duan had already left Beijing for Zhangzhou overnight: "Have you thought of how to deal with this wolf?"

  After being stabbed, the beast will always **** the wound first and wait for the right moment to bite off the prey's neck. Duanduan Wang is undoubtedly such a beast.

  Song Chengru shook his head, but there was not much heaviness on his face-----Duan Wang was seriously injured this time, and in a short period of time, Su Yi and Xiao Dingfang, who were under his command, suffered consecutive losses. Although these things were not enough to defeat him completely, they also consumed a lot of his energy.

  At least for the time being, there is no need to worry about him causing any more trouble. As for what happens next, who can say for sure? This petition has been submitted, and the ruler's sense of justice will naturally tip the scales in a fair direction.

  Taking advantage of the weakness of the Duan Wang's faction, the Marquis of Ning Guo can take this opportunity to rest and recover under the emperor's benevolence.