Chapter 436 - 143 Winter Solstice
Regarding the rumors about Ji Shuran, they were rampant in the streets, but in the end, the people Jiang Yuanbai sent out couldn’t find out who had spread them. This matter seemed like an unsolved case, yet its effects were very real—the reputation of the Jiang Family suffered in everyone’s eyes. At least in the imperial audience hall, there were countless petitions impeaching Jiang Yuanbai for his lack of discipline at home.
Right Chancellor’s faction took the opportunity to spread various unfavorable rumors about Jiang Yuanbai, and during such times, the more one tried to clarify, the more they were mired in the center of gossip. Jiang Yuanbai simply feigned illness and did not attend court, becoming much quieter. Jiang Yuanping was affected quite a bit as well, and the atmosphere in the Jiang Residence was not good.
In such complex circumstances, the winter of Yanjing City quietly arrived with the Winter Solstice.
On Winter Solstice Day, the snow fell heavily. Tonger stood at the entrance of the courtyard and said, "Green City Mountain has never seen such heavy snow. It’s so beautiful."
What was a common sight to the people of the North was fascinating through Tonger’s eyes. After all, they had lived in a temple for many years and rarely saw the world wrapped in a blanket of snow. Tonger asked Jiang Li, "Miss, are we still visiting the Ye Residence today?"
"Yes," Jiang Li smiled and said, "But before that, let’s go somewhere else first."
"Somewhere else?" Tonger was puzzled.
Jiang Li smiled and didn’t respond.
Outside, the snow was falling heavily; even the vendors who usually set up stalls were not out today. The streets were deserted, with very few pedestrians. Deep ruts from carriage wheels and the chaotic shapes of horse hooves were all that marred the thick snow.
When Jiang Li left the residence, the doorman mouved his lips but ultimately didn’t dare to stop her. Everyone knew that now in the main house, Miss Jiang the Second made the decisions, and the old madam had allowed her free access without the need to report—so who were they, as servants, to bar her way?
The departure from the residence went smoothly, and Jiang Li went to Cloudy Pavilion at Bailu Bay—where Xue Zhao lay in eternal rest.