Chapter 219 News from the Capital

Song Zhimian felt a little uneasy.

I hope I didn't say something wrong! They say people speak the truth when they're drunk, I hope I didn't reveal all my secrets!

Song Zhimian thought about it seriously again...

It seems like I didn't say anything I shouldn't have, just something about this large manor house...

After rubbing her temples, Song Zhimian discovered that this good wine didn't actually cause a headache after the hangover!

After thinking for a moment, Song Zhimian called over Linglan, who had been guarding the door.

"Lily of the Valley, how did I get back yesterday?" Song Zhimian asked, looking at Lily of the Valley.

“It was this servant who carried you back!” Linglan said softly.

Song Zhimian...

Although Linglan looks no different from an ordinary palace maid, she is much stronger than the average man.

"Well... thank you for your hard work!" That was all Song Zhimian could say.

Linglan smiled, about to say that this was her duty as a servant... but Song Zhimian spoke up again.

"I didn't say anything offensive last night, did I?"

Lily of the valley...

“No!” Linglan said immediately and very firmly.

Song Zhimin breathed a sigh of relief. She was really worried that she might have drunk too much and done something inappropriate, like seeing a handsome man and saying, "Handsome, let's add each other on WeChat..."

Linglan breathed a sigh of relief, gave a slight curtsy, and withdrew.

Last night...

She witnessed firsthand how Song, the master of ceremonies whose mannerisms seemed to be cut from the same mold, drank with His Highness Prince Qi.

"Come, Your Highness, let's have a drink! Good wine should not be wasted..."

Hey, hey, finish your drink! Are you raising fish?! How can you waste such good wine like this…?

Later, His Highness Prince Qi got drunk, and Master of Ceremonies Song also got drunk.

His Highness Prince Qi patted Master Song on the shoulder and said he would reward her with three, no, five large manor houses.

Where is Master of Ceremonies Song...?

Hehe, and patted Prince Qi on the shoulder, saying that the day she entered her grand estate, she would definitely not let him be the first wife...

Finally, Linglan carried Song Zhimian away, and Xiao Huaijin was helped away by his guards.

Lingdang shook her head vigorously. What she saw last night must not have been real; it must have been something she imagined.

How could the Master of Ceremonies, Song, sitting upright at the table be the same person from last night? I must have been overthinking things because I didn't sleep well.

...

Xiao Huaijin seemed to have forgotten what happened that night, and still frequently went to the Southwest Army's camp.

However, he now frequently has people send flowers and plants to Song Zhimin.

There are precious camellias carefully cultivated by florists in the southwest, wildflowers of unknown name dug up from the roadside, and even turtles caught from mountain streams...

Although Song Zhimian found it inexplicable, these things seemed to make the courtyard more vibrant.

So Song Zhimian happily accepted them all.

In addition to these items, Xiao Huaijin also had fine wines from various regions sent over…

Song Zhimin didn't dare touch these, worried about what would happen if she drank too much again.

Let's keep it. We can drink it together with Lianqiao, the princess, and Xiao Ruanruan when we get back to the capital.

The wine that His Highness Prince Qi went to such lengths to send must be of excellent quality; it must be shared with my friends.

...

The rest of the days were spent waiting.

Song Zhimian and Xiao Huaijin waited for the two princes in the Biao Kingdom's royal court to cause even more trouble.

Wei Yanli personally directed his men behind the scenes to cheer for the two princes.

If the eldest prince gains the upper hand, Wei Yanli's men will quickly start building momentum for the second prince.

If the Second Prince's men gained the upper hand, Wei Yanli's men would immediately add fuel to the fire for the First Prince's side.

For a time, the two princes in Mandalay, the capital of the Bhai Kingdom, fought fiercely, resorting to all sorts of ingenious tactics.

Both of them were cursing each other through gritted teeth while secretly trying to figure out if the other had some kind of expert.

The one who benefited the most from this conflict was Ruan Xingzhi.

The Second Prince practically treated Ruan Xingzhi as his most capable advisor.

Ruan Xingzhi, on the other hand, was also juggling between the Second Prince and the Third Prince.

In Ruan Xingzhi's view, all of this was within his prediction. As long as he took one step at a time, everything would develop as he expected.

The Southwest... no, the entire Chongqing area will be thrown into chaos.

He will definitely see the scene he's imagining.

...

Song Zhimian put the message she received aside.

Sure enough, in every message Wei Yanli sent, it was all about how chaotic Mandalay was.

After putting away the last message of the day, Song Zhimian looked at Xiao Jingjue and the Twelfth Prince who were waiting to the side.

"Master of Ceremonies Song, if Dayu and Biao Kingdom go to war, can I serve as a pawn?"

"If General Huangfu and Uncle Qi disagree, could you talk to them?" Xiao Jingjue asked, resting her chin on her hands as she looked at Song Zhimian.

The twelfth prince also echoed this sentiment.

"Well, let's hear from Master Song, Seventh Brother, and General Huangfu!"

We don't want to join the vanguard; we're content to be mere pawns!

Song Zhimian glanced at the two of them. These two little guys actually wanted to go to the battlefield?

One isn't even as tall as a horse's leg! The other, although as tall as a horse's leg, has difficulty even climbing onto its back.

These two actually want to be pawns?

"As you all know, I'm just a female emcee; I can't say anything about other matters."

"Your Highnesses should go and ask Prince Qi for help!" Song Zhimian immediately refused.

How could she possibly interfere with matters like princes and grandsons going to the battlefield?

Let Xiao Huaijin handle it himself!

Xiao Jingjue and the Twelfth Prince both said "oh" and then frowned as they began to think about how to bring it up with Xiao Huaijin.

Song Zhimian tidied up the table and then looked at the two little ones.

Since following Xiao Huaijin to the Southwest, these two little ones seem to have lost all their spoiled nature.

It seems like the skin is a bit too thick...

Moreover, his personality has also changed a lot.

The twelfth prince, who used to punish palace servants and eunuchs at the drop of a hat, has now learned to be considerate of his servants.

Song Zhimian secretly sighed, "Emperor Xiao Xuan is indeed a cunning old fox!"

At this time, having Xiao Huaijin bring Xiao Jingjue and the Twelfth Prince to the southwest was a form of protection in itself!

No matter how fierce the infighting in the capital goes, it won't involve these two.

only……

The King of Wu was given poisoned wine and died, and things seemed to have calmed down in the capital.

I heard that His Majesty, along with the Prince of Zhao, has swept through the royal court of the red-haired barbarians in the north.

Countless pieces of gold and silver jewelry were transported back to the capital...

...

"Master of Ceremonies Song, His Highness requests that you take the young prince and the twelfth prince to his residence!" Linglan suddenly reported at the door.

Song Zhimian was taken aback.

"Is it urgent?"

"Someone from the capital has come with some things and a letter, including two letters specifically for you!"

"His Highness Prince Qi couldn't open your letter, so he sent someone to invite you over," Linglan said.

Song Zhimian then got up and led Xiao Jingjue and the twelfth prince over...