As the autumn wind suddenly picked up, leaves fell from the branches. Apart from learning manners from Granny Yang, Song Yue spent the rest of her time helping Jiang Ying with herbal medicine.
Song Huan found it boring, but she wasn't going to spoil the fun. She sat on the rocking chair under the eaves, crossed her legs, and held a book in her hand, pretending to stare at it.
Song Yue heard a soft snore and her red lips curled into a smile.
In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ying stayed for three days.
During this time, I ran into Song Zhen several times, sometimes at the end of the corridor, sometimes in the garden, where Song Zhen would stand there and whisper something to the butler beside him.
That day, Song Zhen brought over some pastries from outside the mansion, and also specially brought some exquisite hairpins: "Two for each person, as long as you like them."
He didn't linger, chatting with Song Yue for a few minutes before leaving.
Perhaps because of the many times, he gradually became familiar with Jiang Ying. At first, Jiang Ying's cheeks were flushed and she lowered her head, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
Over time, I gradually got used to it.
None of them made a point of inquiring about what was happening in the palace until Madam Jiang personally visited the Duke of Jingguo's residence and met with Jiang Ying. The mother and daughter then chatted for a long time.
Madame Chiang did not take Jiang Ying away. After that day, Jiang Ying locked herself in her room for two days.
From afar, Song Yue spotted two familiar figures in the pavilion, separated by a distance of three or four people. Song Zhen was tall and imposing, while Jiang Ying was gentle and obedient.
"Why do I feel like Auntie wants to bring the two of them together?" Song Huan stroked her chin, looking gossipy.
Song Yue pointed her fingertip at Song Huan's fair forehead: "You think you know everything?"
Song Huan smiled and said, "Actually, the two of them are quite a good match."
The two talked for a long time, and Jiang Ying sent someone to invite Madam Jiang to come over. Madam Jiang went to see Princess Jia Hua in a hurry that same day.
The two families hit it off immediately and arranged the marriage.
"Jiahua!" Madam Jiang's voice trembled, her eyes filled with gratitude. As she pulled Princess Jiahua along, she secretly handed her a jade pendant-shaped object.
Princess Jia Hua outwardly remained calm as she took the jade pendant, but inwardly she was both surprised and excited. Judging from the shape of the pendant, it should be half of a military tally.
"Just hand over Ying'er to me, and I will treat her as my own daughter and will not mistreat her." After saying this, Princess Jiahua hurriedly took her things and went to the palace to ask for an imperial decree to grant them a marriage.
The imperial edict arrived very quickly.
The couple agreed to hold their wedding three years later.
Not long after, news suddenly spread that General Jiang's old illness had relapsed, and the Emperor of Northern Chu sent his trusted imperial physician to treat him.
The official explanation given was that General Chiang's long-standing health problems required him to rest and recuperate, and that no one was allowed to disturb him; Madame Chiang was also staying home and refusing visitors.
Winter arrived in the blink of an eye.
The first heavy snowfall has arrived.
Before long, the snowflakes, as white as goose feathers, blanketed the earth in a dazzling white. The north wind howled, and Song Yue stayed indoors to hibernate.
Inside the house, a stove was lit, and Yun Dong and two maids sat around it roasting chestnuts.
Snap!
The chestnuts burst open, filling the room with a rich aroma.
Song Yue suddenly remembered that she had roasted chestnuts around a stove at the villa in Xingshan Village, and they were sweet and delicious.
"girl!"
Zhang Mama's urgent call interrupted Song Yue, and she was holding a letter in her hand: "Miss, it was sent by express courier from the north."
“That must be the Eighth Prince…” Yun Dong took a bite of chestnut and looked at Song Yue expectantly.
Song Yue took the letter and saw the sharp and bold words "Third Miss Song" on it. She gently opened the letter and, after reading the contents, her face was full of sarcasm.
The letter was sent by Princess Lian'an through a messenger, and it recorded Zhao Zhiyan's various actions since arriving in the northern frontier.
It tells how they bravely and fearlessly defeated the Japanese pirates, and how they won a victory against overwhelming odds, earning them praise.
Interspersed among the scenery was the northern frontier, with vast grasslands, herds of cattle and sheep, and blue skies and white clouds. Zhao Zhiyan was worried that she would be bored, so he specially hunted a rabbit for her.
The letter described how difficult it is to raise rabbits.
Song Yue didn't have the patience to read it all. She crumpled the remaining letters into a ball and threw them into the stove. The flames flickered and instantly burned the letters to ashes.
"From today onwards, letters from the northern frontier need not be delivered to me," Song Yue said angrily.
That's really disgusting!
Zhang Mama thought that Zhao Zhiyan had angered Song Yue and was about to say something when Yun Dong, disregarding her dirty hands, grabbed Zhang Mama and said, "Why bother making a fool of yourself, Mama? The Eighth Prince's high-profile keeping of Princess Lian'an by his side is a slap in the face to the young lady."
"But the young lady is engaged to the Eighth Prince after all."
"A marriage contract? If it can be formed, it can be dissolved." Yun Dong curled her lips. In her opinion, her daughter was brave, resourceful, skilled in medicine, and beautiful. She was the best girl in the world, and the Eighth Prince was not good enough for her.
Seeing Song Yue lying on the chaise longue with half of her body turned to the side, Zhang Mama sighed.
Time flies by in the blink of an eye
It's already the end of the year.
A grand banquet was held in the palace.
The envoys from both countries did not leave but attended the banquet together.
The palace was filled with singing and dancing, and the candlelight shone brightly. Under Song Yue's care, the Northern Chu Emperor's health gradually recovered, and his body became stronger day by day, even his complexion became much rosier.
Empress Dowager Xu also made an unprecedented appearance, but due to Princess Jia Hua's presence, she didn't say a word all night.
Princess Jiahua naturally didn't want to cause trouble for Empress Dowager Xu.
Song Yue was also the one who was flattered by everyone. She received a lot of congratulatory gifts in one night, and her maids couldn't carry them all in two hands.
Suddenly, a dazzling display of fireworks exploded in the sky, drawing everyone's attention.
Song Yue was no exception; she stared blankly at the fireworks.
"cousin."
A plaintive voice drifted into my ear.
Song Yue turned around and met a pair of clear, gentle eyes. He blinked and whispered, "I've been waiting for my cousin at home for quite some time, but she hasn't come to visit."
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