She was genuinely happy for Zhan Ming and nodded with a smile.

"Yes, just let me know if you need anything, and I'll do my best to help you!"

Song Tangxue was exceptionally serious and earnest, and everything she said came from the bottom of her heart.

Zhan Ming was naturally moved, but he answered decisively.

"I have savings and don't want your help. I want to work hard for everything myself."

Hearing this, Xie Qianzhong looked at him with new respect.

Song Tangxue wasn't surprised; she understood Zhan Ming's personality quite well.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Since they started chatting again, the atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious, and Song Tangxue was genuinely happy.

It was already quite late when Xie Qianzhong finally spoke up to remind him.

"Let's talk about it another day. Let's head back home for now."

"Yes, it is getting late. Let's talk again tomorrow!"

Song Tangxue was also very happy to say this, and Zhan Ming naturally had no questions.

The group then went home, and Song Tangxue was genuinely happy.

Even Zhi felt something was strange and didn't know what had happened, so she asked in confusion.

"Miss, what's wrong? What makes you so happy?"

"I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in a long time today. He helped me a lot and will be developing his career here in the future, so I'm very happy."

Song Tangxue answered without hesitation, and at the end, she smiled from the bottom of her heart.

She was actually happy for Zhan Ming, who could finally live a normal life and no longer live in darkness like before.

Lianzhi seemed to understand, but at the same time, she was also worried.

"That being said, we haven't even solved our own problems yet."

As she spoke, she quietly moved closer and whispered something.

"There are a few more suspicious people in the courtyard. They may have been sent by the Crown Princess."

Even now, Song Tangli's wicked intentions have never stopped.

Before Song Tangxue could say anything, Lianzhi continued.

"And all these people have been placed in the small kitchen, probably intending to harm you, and they can't wait any longer!"

Song Tangxue is about to get married, so she certainly won't be staying in the mansion for long.

Song Tangli's actions were perhaps intended to set Song Tangxue up before that happened.

Song Tangxue found it extremely ridiculous when she heard this.

"Throughout the court, everyone knows I am skilled in medicine, and have reached a level of unparalleled expertise. Isn't her action just inviting humiliation?"

"The Crown Princess has recently acquired a strategist who is highly regarded, and whose origins are unclear..."

Lianzhi did not lower her guard because of this; on the contrary, she spoke with some doubt.

This carefree fellow's origins are unknown, and since arriving, he's been helping Song Tangli. He's managed to get rid of several women.

And it was done without anyone noticing; even now, Li Zhaoxian has not realized that it was his Crown Princess who did it.

Song Tangxue knew about this matter; she had heard about it.

"Then let's send someone to investigate secretly and find out who this person is and whether he has any grudge against me."

Song Tangxue felt that this matter might not be so simple and that she needed to consider it more carefully.

Lianzhi naturally understood, but then she thought of something else.

"You returned late today. The master and mistress came several times, but they all left disappointed."

"Don't worry about them, just do what you're supposed to do."

Song Tangxue didn't want to hear about her father and mother, so after finishing her speech, she continued.

"Go to sleep."

Today is over, and everyone has their own selfish interests and their own little schemes.

Song Tangli was so upset that she tossed and turned all night. She was so jealous when she saw that Song Tangxue had something good going on!

Before long, it was time for Song Tangxue to go to the temple to fulfill her vow.

"Be careful on this journey, as the mountains are high and the roads are long. We also need to get along well with Lord Crab and not be willful."

Song's mother came early in the morning to give her instructions. Song Tangxue had been quite annoyed by her lately.

She nags endlessly every day, and also displays a feigned tenderness of maternal love.

She felt that all of this was incredibly hypocritical and disgusting.

However, there's no need to tear off the mask now, she said directly.

"Mother, you don't need to worry about me every day. The Crown Princess needs you more."

Song Tangxue answered calmly and unremarkably, and as soon as she finished speaking, Song's mother answered without hesitation.

"She is the incomparably noble Crown Princess, with many people serving her. She has no need for me. But your matter is far more important, as it concerns the rest of your life!"

Song's mother pretended to be considerate of Song Tangxue in everything she did, but she didn't expect that if she kept up this act, it would become disgusting and repulsive, and eventually, people would want to tear off the mask.

“Mother, I know exactly what you and Father are thinking. We don’t need to pretend to be a loving father and filial son.”

Suddenly, Song Tangxue tore off her mask and directly confronted her mother, shattering the facade she had maintained for so long.

Song's mother originally thought that Song Tangxue had lost her former sharpness.

Unexpectedly, she was quite dissatisfied with herself and did not want to maintain the facade of peace.

Song's mother was quite surprised and even paused for a moment.

"I know your youth was difficult, and now that you've returned, you're covered in sharp thorns, and you're trying your best to make amends!"

Suppressing her anger, Song's mother quickly answered, then looked at Song Tangxue and continued speaking earnestly.

"It's already very good as it is now, and I hope we can continue to maintain it!"

"If I hadn't been made a princess, if I hadn't achieved what I have today, would you still treat me this way?"

Song Tangxue scoffed and even retorted with a question.

As he spoke, he continued to ask questions.

"Isn't Song Tangli the apple of your eye? She's more like a daughter than a biological one, so you don't need to bother with me anymore. I'm used to being free and don't like being constrained by others!"

After saying these words, Song Tangxue got up and left, unwilling to pay any more attention to her mother behind her.

Song's mother was so angry that her face turned pale. She never expected Song Tangxue to suddenly turn on her.

When Mr. Song came over, he saw his wife acting strangely and asked her directly.

"What's wrong? Who made you so unhappy?"

"Who else could it be?" Song's mother retorted, slamming her hand on the table as she stood up. She continued, "They suddenly went mad, tearing apart the facade of harmony they'd built up over the years. Perhaps they're now powerful enough, with someone backing them up, so they no longer need us!"

Mr. Song was surprised that things had been going so well these past few days, but suddenly turned out like this.

But upon hearing what Song's mother said, he fell silent.

He was not unaware of Song Tangxue's past experiences.

"Just bear with it, what else can you do?"

After a period of silence, Mr. Song gave a reply that left Mrs. Song speechless.

Song Tangxue had already set off, and Xie Qianzhong came to pick her up personally.