Chapter 46: Fright

"My dear son-in-law! Come and have a drink with your father-in-law!" Song Hongzhi picked up the wine glass and said to Lu Zhixing with a smile.

Lu Zhixing quickly stood up and respectfully took the wine glass: "Father-in-law, please!"

The two drank it all in one gulp, and the guests around them cheered.

"Hahaha... Great! You have a good alcohol tolerance!" Song Hongzhi laughed and patted Lu Zhixing's shoulder, his eyes full of admiration.

Then, several brothers-in-law and some relatives stood up and toasted Lu Zhixing.

"Brother-in-law, we toast you!"

"Brother-in-law, please take good care of my sister from now on!"

Lu Zhixing responded one by one, always with a smile on his face.

However, as time went on, Lu Zhixing gradually felt a little overwhelmed. Although he could drink quite well, facing so many people toasting in turn, he still found it a bit difficult to cope.

In the end, Lu Zhixing was carried onto the carriage by the servants.

"Hahaha! This kid is so honest." Song Hongzhi looked at Lu Zhixing being carried away and shook his head helplessly.

When Song Yuwan heard the news and rushed back to the carriage, she saw Lu Zhixing, with a red face and reeking of alcohol, sleeping soundly in the carriage.

She sighed and quickly asked the servants to go back home.

…

In the once bustling school, only Song Yuning, Song Yurou and Song Yuyao were left, and the other two sisters had already married.

This change made them feel a little uncomfortable and even distracted them during class.

The old lady seemed to notice their mood changes, but did not say it directly. After a few days of silence, she chose a sunny day to take Song Yuning and others to the Lotus Temple to burn incense.

However, Song Yurou had an inexplicable aversion to the Lotus Temple. Perhaps it was related to the blessing doll from a few years ago, but in any case, she was not very willing to go there.

Song Yurou wanted to refuse, but the old lady insisted that she go with her.

The attitude was very tough, and the three sisters all sensed a different atmosphere.

"This time I went to the Lotus Temple not only to burn incense, but more importantly, I hope you can get a peace amulet for your second sister and Hao'er.

Your second sister is in poor health right now. Please go to the Lotus Temple in person to light a sea lantern and ask for a peace amulet for her. This is also your thoughtful gesture."

Now that things had come to this, Song Yurou couldn't refuse anymore, so she nodded silently, expressing her willingness to accompany everyone to the Lotus Temple.

On the day of their visit, Song Yuyao had eaten an ice bowl in the evening, craving for cool air. She caught a cold and had diarrhea the entire day. The old lady had no choice but to let her stay home while she took Song Yurou and Song Yuning to the Lotus Temple.

"This time, I'm going to perform a ritual. We'll probably stay in the Lotus Temple for three days. We'll come back after the ritual is over."

In the carriage, the old lady said to Song Yuning and Song Yurou.

Song Yurou and Song Yuning looked at each other and said yes. Now that they were on the carriage, it was naturally impossible to turn back.

Three days is just three days. I don’t know what the old lady is up to now.

However, Song Yuning felt that it might be related to Song Yurou, and she was just a bonus.

Sure enough, after arriving at the Lotus Temple, Song Yuning was sent out by the old lady to see the scenery, while she took Song Yurou to the main hall to burn incense.

"The old lady kept Miss Seventh by her side, but asked you to come out and see the scenery. Is there something you want to discuss with Miss Seventh?" Yue Jian asked.

Song Yuning shook his head: "I'm not sure, but when I got off the carriage just now, I saw the carriage frame of Pingyuan Marquis Mansion.

I think the old lady asked the seventh sister to stay with her, so it must be something important."

Song Yuqing is now so ill that she can't get out of bed, so Song Yuning feels that the carriage from Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion may not be Song Yuqing's.

However, at this time, at this point in time, Song Yurou had to follow, and there was also the carriage from the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion, which already explained a lot.

Song Yuning walked towards the small courtyard where they would live for the next few days while deep in thought.

The Lotus Temple is named Lotus Temple because there are lotus ponds everywhere. Although the lotus flowers have now withered, it is still quite cool to stand by the pond.

Song Yuning took Ningshuang and Yuejian to find a place under a big tree by the pond to cool off. Watching the small fish and shrimps swimming happily in the pond, Song Yuning also found it interesting.

Suddenly, there was a noisy sound of footsteps behind her. Song Yuning was startled. She stood up and was about to look back, but suddenly she felt her waist tighten. She looked down and saw a hand hugging her waist.

Immediately afterwards, her feet felt empty. When Song Yuning came to her senses, she heard the sound of wind whistling in her ears. Xiao Yunzhan put his arm around her waist and flew away with her.

Song Yuning didn't dare to scream out loud, in case she alarmed someone and was seen with Xiao Yunzhan.

Only after his feet touched solid ground again did Song Yuning push Xiao Yunzhan away and take a few steps back. "What are you doing? Do you know that scaring others can kill them?"

Xiao Yunzhan took a step forward expressionlessly, lowered his head, and hung the Pisces jade pendant back on Song Yuning's waist.

"After we parted last time, I thought about it over and over again, and I still feel that I can't let you go.

During this period of time, I tried not to think about you, but I found that I couldn't do it. Before I met you, you were still the glutinous rice dumpling in my dreams, and you were plump and white.

Ever since I saw you when you grew up, you have lived in my dreams. Whether I like it or not, you are there.

I followed the Song Mansion's carriage here just to tell you that I don't want to let go. I want to marry you. If you don't want to be a concubine, then I will marry you."

Song Yuning looked at the stubborn Xiao Yunzhan and felt a headache. She sighed, "Do you have the final say on this matter?"

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yunzhan nodded: "Yes, I can."

"Noble Concubine Yun has been pregnant for five or six months. The imperial physician has diagnosed that it will definitely be a prince. Since she already has a biological son, she naturally won't want me anymore.

In her heart, I have never been worthy of being her son, so after her son was born, she would definitely do everything in her power to suppress me and pave the way for her son.

She won't marry me a daughter of a noble family that matches my status, but will just give me a daughter from a humble family."

Xiao Yunzhan's days in the palace were like walking on thin ice, and he had to be very cautious.

Concubine Yun appears gentle and kind on the surface, but in fact she is a sweet-mouthed person with a bitter heart, and she has often tortured Xiao Yunzhan behind his back.

If Xiao Yunzhan hadn't been smart enough, he would have been killed by Concubine Yun long ago.

Concubine Yun’s biggest wish now is to give birth to a son. If she really gets her wish, Xiao Yunzhan’s situation will become even more difficult.

According to Concubine Yun's personality, she would definitely do as Xiao Yunzhan said, find a daughter from a small family to marry Xiao Yunzhan as his principal wife, and then pour all her resources into her own son.

Song Yuning could almost understand what Concubine Yun was thinking. After all, her son was still young, so she would suppress anyone who stood in his way.