Shen Ruyun never expected that Song Hengchuan would be so repulsed by Song Yue at heart. Why didn't he cherish the bright future that was right in front of him?
At this moment, Shen Ruyun even understood why Princess Jiahua had been cold to Song Hengchuan as soon as she returned.
They probably already knew about Song Hengchuan's character.
“Ruyun, Yaoyao is thoughtful and sensible, and she is very pitiful. You will know how good Yaoyao is in the future. As for Song Yue, it’s enough to just be polite on the surface.” As Song Hengchuan spoke, his fingertips fell on Shen Ruyun’s sash. Shen Ruyun was full of complicated thoughts and had long lost interest. She took a step back and stood up: “Husband, I’ll go wash up first.”
Song Hengchuan assumed she was just in a bad mood and didn't take it seriously.
He waited until the moon was high in the sky, but no one returned. Feeling sleepy, he went to bed.
Outside the window, Shen Ruyun sat in a chair and sighed deeply. The image of the once spirited young man in her heart was gradually crumbling.
…
Early the next morning
Song Huan arrived at Yuehua Pavilion early and chatted with Song Yue: "After my mother went back yesterday, she scolded my eldest brother and second sister."
Song Yue chuckled softly.
The two of them went to learn the rules together.
In the morning, Yuan Fuling specially brought Song Yao to apologize. She looked weak and delicate, and deliberately wore a low-cut dress, revealing the red marks on her neck that were half-hidden.
"Princess, please forgive me. I tried to persuade the Duke yesterday, but he was thinking about Yao'er and that's why he missed dinner," Yuan Fuling said in a sweet, affected voice.
Princess Jia Hua glanced at Yuan Fuling and said, "Aren't you tired of the tricks from over a decade ago, Aunt Yuan?"
Caught off guard, Yuan Fuling's face stiffened: "Your Highness, Princess, I don't understand what you're saying."
Princess Jia Hua didn't bother to explain. She raised her eyes and stared at the girl in front of her. Song Yao was fourteen years old this year. She was beautiful, with fair skin and a tall stature. She would be the center of attention if she stood in a crowd.
Such a face was already deeply ingrained in Princess Jiahua's mind. Upon seeing Song Yao for the first time, the anger that Princess Jiahua had hidden in her heart for decades instantly surged up, and even her brows were filled with disgust.
Overwhelmed by the immense pressure, Song Yao couldn't lift her head and stared in shock at the person before her: "Mother... Mother."
"Insolence!" Princess Jia Hua roared, "Who gave you permission to shout like that?"
A fierce roar startled Song Yao, causing her to kneel down. She looked at Yuan Fuling with a pitiful expression, wanting to cry but not daring to.
“Princess, you are the mistress of the Duke’s mansion, and Yao Yao is the Duke’s daughter. According to the rules, she should call you Mother. If you are angry about what happened yesterday, I can apologize to you.” Yuan Fuling stepped forward, blocking Song Yao.
Princess Jia Hua's exquisite face concealed a murderous aura, startling Yuan Fuling.
"Princess, the Han family has sent someone to propose marriage," Xiu Shu said promptly.
Princess Jia Hua's anger vanished instantly, and she looked at Yuan Fuling with a half-smile: "Please invite her in."
Yuan Fuling panicked.
She didn't believe that Madam Han would come to her door so suddenly; Princess Jiahua must have pulled something behind the scenes.
Soon Lady Han arrived and bowed respectfully to Princess Jia Hua, saying, "This humble woman greets the princess."
“Madam Han, please don’t stand on ceremony, have a seat.” Princess Jia Hua pointed to a seat to the side. Madam Han quickly said that she couldn’t accept it, and her gaze fell on Song Yao behind Yuan Fuling.
“Princess, my unfilial son saved Miss Song’s life at the Shen family banquet a while ago. I have come to apologize today.”
Mrs. Han adopted a humble attitude.
Princess Jia Hua laughed: "Madam Han, you flatter me. If it weren't for Second Young Master Han risking his life to save her, Song Yao might have drowned. In fact, it should be me who comes to thank you."
"No, no," Madam Han repeatedly declined, hesitating about how to proceed. Then Song Yao shouted, "I won't marry him! The Han family can give up on that idea! I'd rather die than marry that scoundrel!"
Madam Han was stunned, as if she had been slapped hard in the face, and her face turned somewhat ugly.
"Princess, this matter must be handled with utmost care. There's definitely something fishy going on here. Yao'er has been framed. Back in the Shen family, Second Young Master Han wasn't even a guest, yet he deliberately tried to get close to Yao'er. Please, give Yao'er a way out!" Yuan Fuling panicked and kowtowed to Princess Jiahua. If she had known that Madam Han would come today, she would never have allowed Duke Jingguo and Song Hengchuan to detain her yesterday.
Madam Han looked embarrassed: "Princess, perhaps it's my bad timing that I've come."
"My concubines are ignorant of etiquette; please forgive them, Madam Han." Princess Jiahua's face showed a hint of apology, then her gaze sharpened: "Xiushu!"
Xiu Shu stepped forward, lifted Yuan Fuling's chin, and began to thrust left and right!
It made a snapping sound.
Yuan Fuling cried out in pain as she was beaten.
Song Yao was so frightened by this scene that she forgot to beg for mercy.
"Madam Han, let me discuss this with my family, and we will pay you a visit in a few days." Princess Jia Hua stood up and personally saw her out.
Madam Han was flattered and repeatedly waved her hands, saying she didn't deserve it.
"I have long heard that Young Master Han is a man of great appearance and was skilled in both literature and martial arts more than a decade ago. It is a pity that he has been delayed for so many years. If he could cheer up and work hard, he might have a great future." Princess Jiahua did not hold back her praise for Han Feng.
Of the entire Han family, Han Feng is the most successful.
Especially after the sudden death of the Northern Chu Emperor, the Northern Chu was thrown into chaos. Amidst the chaos, Han Feng single-handedly helped the new emperor ascend the throne.
The reason he supported the new emperor was simply because when Han Feng was down on his luck, the new emperor praised Han Feng a few times, and Han Feng remembered it.
Han Feng was also one of the people Princess Jia Hua wanted to win over.
Madam Han was taken aback: "Thank you for praising my son, Princess. You unfilial son..."
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