The First Madam was silent for a moment before she spoke. "I only wanted to ask Father to help me inquire about the news."
Madam Jiang looked at her daughter. "Inquiring about the news isn't difficult, but what then? Do you want your father to help get the assignment rescinded? An imperial edict has been issued. No one can change it, unless Concubine Song in the palace can persuade the Emperor. After all, it's her father."
The First Madam looked a bit sheepish. She smiled at her mother. "Look at what you're saying. How could I do something like that? I just heard about the dispute in court regarding the disaster relief and was afraid my third brother-in-law would be implicated, dragging the Song Family down with him. Mother, your son-in-law is still being watched by the Right Minister's people. He has to be careful day in and day out, not daring to make the slightest mistake. If something goes wrong with my third brother-in-law, what will become of the Song Family?"
