"Once your brother recovers, your family should come to the Song residence for a get-together, so you can have a heart-to-heart talk with your sister." Song Tangli was smiling, but her smile sent a chill down one's spine.

"Perhaps it's because you haven't seen each other for a long time, and your sister has misunderstood you. We can talk it out later." Song Tangli offered a reason they wouldn't refuse: "Your sister isn't a heartless person. She might even be able to help you out."

If they don't give money now, will they not give it to her in the future? Seeing how much His Highness the Crown Prince seemed to cherish Song Tangli today, I know that Song Tangxue is not favored at all.

Liu's mind started working again.

Moreover, Song Tangxue did not refuse directly today. She only said that she had no money. She heard from that person yesterday that Song Tangxue owned many shops and would become a noble Crown Princess in the future.

Will I run out of money in the future?

After thinking it through, Liu immediately agreed and left happily.

Cui Xi, who had just returned from outside, hid behind a tree and saw everything clearly. She clenched her fists and went back to the courtyard: "Miss, the Second Miss doesn't like Wang Zhuzi and the other two at all, yet she said such things. I'm afraid she has other plans."

Cui Xi had served the Empress for several years and had some guesses about Song Tangli's little schemes: "Miss, you should be more careful lately. Filial piety is of utmost importance. You should be careful that Miss Song doesn't use this to make a big fuss."

Song Tangxue took off the heavy jewelry on her head: "It's alright. Today I thwarted Song Tangli's little scheme and even made her pay. With her petty nature, she won't let it go."

"But her methods are just so-so; she's only resorting to desperate measures now," Song Tangxue said nonchalantly.

"So, it was Second Miss who orchestrated Wang Zhuzi and the others' visit today?" Haitang clenched the hairpin in her hand, feeling frustrated. "Second Miss is really going too far. Miss didn't do anything, yet she keeps attacking our Miss, both openly and secretly."

"It's alright, she made a mistake, she'll reap what she sows." Song Tangxue instructed Haitang to put the male concubine back in the trunk.

Haitang didn't understand why, but she still listened to her and tidied up the male concubine.

Although Song's parents treated Song Tangli like their own daughter, they were still worried about this blood relationship.

When they found Song Tangxue before, the Song family did not show up because they were worried that Song Tangli would not be able to bear seeing her biological parents.

Song Tangli's actions today will undoubtedly pierce the hearts of the two of them with a needle called doubt. This needle will slowly penetrate to the very center of their hearts over time, making them restless and unable to eat or sleep.

The next day, Wang Zhuzi and Liu Shi couldn't wait to come to the door. Liu Shi made up a clumsy excuse: "My son's illness has long been cured, but he didn't have money to borrow for medical expenses, so we had no choice but to come to your door."

Liu was not from the capital and had not learned the smooth ways of officialdom. Her lies were full of loopholes, but Song Tangli needed them to annoy Song Tangxue, so she did not intend to investigate further.

“You’re all unfortunate people too,” Song Tangli said, feigning concern. “I’ll settle you down next to my sister’s courtyard so you can talk things out as soon as possible.”

With a forced smile, Liu and Wang Zhuzi grinned, revealing their large yellow teeth, as they walked through the vast Song mansion, led by a maid.

The thought of living in the Song family mansion made their hearts pound. Even the servants in the Song family were dressed better than them.

Liu was already immersed in her dreams of future wealth and honor, so as soon as she settled in the courtyard, she couldn't wait to find Song Tangxue.

Their perception of Song Tangxue was still stuck in the past, when they allowed her to beat and scold them at will.

Unbeknownst to them, Song Tangxue had already told the gatekeeper not to let the two in. Wang Zhuzi, relying on being Song Tangxue's adoptive father, spoke arrogantly and was chased away by the gatekeeper and his men.

The next day, Song Tangxue went to Chunxin Hall as usual, but the servant stopped her: "Miss, those two scoundrels are hiding behind that tree over there. Should I go and chase them away?"

Song Tangxue glanced at the exposed corners of their clothes and smiled coldly: "No need, that's just treating the symptoms, not the root cause. I'll go myself."

Sure enough, when Song Tangxue passed by, the two jumped out and blocked her way.

With her hands on her hips, Liu launched into a tirade like a shrew: "You little ingrate, I've finally caught you! You think you can hide forever?"

"You've done something so wrong, why are you hiding from people like this?" Wang Zhuzi narrowed his eyes and unexpectedly met Song Tangxue's face.

She was stunningly beautiful, making one's heart flutter. Wang Zhuzi's heart skipped a beat, but she wasn't his biological daughter.

"Is your father talking to you? Are you mute?" Liu said, raising her hand to slap her. Haitang glanced at her coldly, grabbed Liu's hand, and gradually tightened her grip.

Liu cried out, "You little slut! You're just my daughter's maid, how dare you ride on my head? I'll teach you a lesson today!"

"Haitang." Song Tangxue called out to Haitang softly.

Thinking that Song Tangxue was backing her up, Liu immediately raised her non-existent tail: "Did you hear me? You wretched girl, let go of me and kneel down to apologize!"

"You two kneel down." Haitang understood Song Tangxue's meaning, let go of her hand and stood behind Song Tangxue, smiling as she watched the two of them change their expressions.

"Song Tangxue, you've grown wings! How dare you talk to your father like that?" Wang Zhuzi was so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged. He had always been the head of the family and held an absolute position.

"You all know that I am the eldest daughter of the Song family and the future Crown Princess. I am just a commoner. Do you want to be executed along with your entire family if I don't kneel before the imperial family?" Song Tangxue said calmly.

Song Tangxue looked at Wang Zhuzi, sizing him up. Even though he was wearing new clothes today, they couldn't hide the filth inside. "You say you're my father? Do you want to stand shoulder to shoulder with the current emperor?"

"Or do you want to be this kind of emperor?"

Hearing her say such outrageous things, Wang Zhuzi's legs went weak and he knelt down: "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Or do you think that with your grandmother dead, no one can threaten you anymore?" Song Tangxue smiled strangely. "Guess who your grandmother's people were given to?"

The last sentence was spoken when she moved close to the two people; the people Song Tangli sent did not hear it.

"You're nothing but two country bumpkins. How dare you compare yourself to me? What are you?" Song Tangxue's eyes were filled with blatant contempt, looking at her like she was a dog, just as they used to look at her.

"This is just a warning. If there's a next time, we won't let you off so easily." Song Tangxue straightened up, turned around, and left.

Looking at her back, Wang Zhuzi and Liu Shi broke out in a cold sweat. Her appearance was somewhat similar to that of the Shen family matriarch who had come to see them before.