Zhennan Prince's Mansion
When the servant led the person in, Pei Zhao was looking at the archives. He glanced at Qing He and frowned. Before he could speak, Qing He had already put down the things. They were all the little trinkets that Pei Zhao had given her over the years.
The thumb ring carved with magnolia flowers, and the wooden hairpin carved by hand, also with magnolia flower patterns, were all because Song Yao loved magnolia flowers very much.
Therefore, Pei Zhao racked his brains and tried every possible way to collect these things in order to win a smile from the beauty.
"What happened to Sister Yao?" Pei Zhao asked in alarm.
Qinghe said, "Your Highness, my young lady says she wants to see you one last time."
Pei Zhao had heard a little about what had happened at the Duke of Jingguo's mansion recently. His brows furrowed with anxiety, and when he looked at those objects, his heart softened on the spot.
"Young Master, the young lady said she wouldn't dare to tarnish your reputation. She just wants to meet with you privately from afar, as a way to put an end to the past," Qinghe said, her voice trembling.
In a moment of impulsiveness, Pei Zhao immediately agreed: "Okay."
“Young Master, the young lady will be going to the Jokhang Temple to pray for blessings tomorrow. She will be very happy if she knows that you are coming.”
Pei Zhao nodded: "I will go tomorrow."
Qinghe had often relayed messages for the two of them before. She only needed to announce her arrival at the back gate of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion. The Zhennan Princess was unaware of this, so Qinghe's arrival was very smooth.
He went back and relayed the news to Song Yao, who was shocked: "Brother Zhao will really go?"
“Miss, the young master said it himself, there is no doubt about it.”
Song Yao's heart pounded like thunder. She clutched the handkerchief tightly in her hand; this was her last chance to change her fate.
Rather than marry that scoundrel Han Feng, she would rather be Brother Zhao's concubine!
In order to ensure a smooth trip tomorrow, Song Yao specially applied some makeup to her face and went to Ninghui Hall, intending to go out tomorrow to pray for the Duke of Jingguo's well-being.
Looking at Song Yao's gentle and weak appearance, the Grand Madam hesitated for a moment. Song Yao knelt on the ground and said, "Grandmother, I really know I was wrong. It will be difficult for me to go to the temple to pray for blessings in the future. If you are worried, Grandmother, you can have someone accompany me."
Hearing this, the old lady relented: "Alright, go ahead."
To be on the safe side, the Dowager Madam still sent two people to follow Song Yao.
Song Yao was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly.
This night was destined to be agonizing for some, and even Song Yue couldn't fall asleep, waking up as dawn broke.
"Why are you awake so early, young lady?" Yun Dong heard the noise and lifted the curtain to help her wash up.
Song Yue smiled mysteriously: "I can't sleep."
Having finally made it to breakfast time, I was already somewhat distracted while dining with Princess Jia Hua.
Rumors are circulating that Shen Ruyun has arrived.
Song Yue put down her chopsticks.
As Shen Ruyun entered, she obediently extended her hand to serve Princess Jiahua. Princess Jiahua, unusually, asked, "Have you eaten yet?"
"I've already used it."
Princess Jiahua put down her chopsticks, and Shen Ruyun brought over tea and helped her rinse her mouth. Then, Princess Jiahua looked at Song Yue and said, "Be careful on your way out today."
"Don't worry, Mother." Song Yue begged Princess Jia Hua to allow her to go out today, which was early in the morning.
Without even giving a reason, the other party agreed.
The group went their separate ways.
Yun Dong stepped forward and said, "The Second Miss has already headed towards the Jokhang Temple."
"Let's go!" Song Yue couldn't wait to get into the carriage. The curtain was blown up by the wind, and when she looked at the bustling vendors on the street, she felt a little unreal.
I saw two teenagers pushing and shoving each other. One of them said, "You were saved by my mother, so you have to listen to me."
After hearing this, the other person slowly lowered their raised hand, allowing another person to hit them.
Song Yue frowned: "Stop!"
The carriage suddenly stopped, and Yun Dong looked at Song Yue: "Miss, what's wrong?"
Song Yue smiled mysteriously and ordered the carriage to go to the North Garden. She first went to visit Ling Yi and his brothers. When she opened the gate of the North Garden, all eight brothers were practicing martial arts in the courtyard.
Upon seeing Song Yue arrive, Ling Yi stepped forward and greeted her, "Miss."
"How are your injuries?" Song Yue asked with concern.
Ling Yi shook her head: "Thank you for your concern, Miss. I'm much better now. Thank you for saving my life."
If Song Yue hadn't spent a fortune to hire a doctor and used countless rare medicines, he would have been dead long ago. Seeing this, the others also stepped forward and said, "Thank you, Miss."
“Miss, my injuries have healed. Please give me any instructions as soon as possible,” Ling Yi said.
Song Yue said politely, "I have indeed come today to give you some instructions."
"Please give your orders, Miss."
Song Yue explained the plan: "Song Yao is plotting against Pei Zhao inside the Jokhang Temple. Coincidentally, the Princess of Zhennan is also praying in the temple. I want you to split into two groups: one to intercept Pei Zhao, and the other to assassinate the Princess of Zhennan, so that Song Yao can become the Princess of Zhennan's savior."
Ling Yi was puzzled. “Miss, once Song Yao becomes the savior of the Princess of Zhennan, she will definitely become your enemy after gaining power. Moreover, Prince Pei is your fiancé. Prince Pei is blindly filial and will be extremely grateful to Song Yao.”
"I know, do as I say."
It's obvious without even thinking that Song Yao is trying to seduce Pei Zhao using underhanded means, making a scene so that everyone will know and forcing Pei Zhao to compromise and accept Song Yao as his wife.
This method is too foolish.
Even if she succeeds in the end, as long as the Princess of Zhennan doesn't give in, Song Yao will only face death to preserve the reputation of the Duke of Jingguo's mansion.
But that wasn't Song Yue's goal.
She wanted to use this opportunity to put the Zhennan Prince's Mansion in the spotlight. If the Zhennan Prince's Consort dared to treat Song Yao badly, she would be branded as an ungrateful wretch.
How could both daughters of the Song family enter the Prince of Zhennan's mansion?
Unable to dissuade Song Yue, the group split up and began to act separately.
"I'll be waiting for your news at Tianxiang Tower."
We went to Tianxianglou and ordered the largest private room. They served us a table full of delicious food, and we could see the view of the backyard through the window.
To pass the time, Song Yue even brought out a book to read, while Yun Dong chewed on some snacks and occasionally looked out the window.
Suddenly, a commotion arose downstairs.
Yun Dong curiously peeked over, then excitedly turned back: "Miss, it's the Eighth Prince. It seems he's being harassed by someone."
Upon hearing that it was Zhao Zhiyan...
Song Yue quickly got up and leaned against the window.
Sure enough, Zhao Zhiyan was seen standing beside the carriage, with a woman kneeling at her feet. Her face was not visible, but she was kowtowing to Zhao Zhiyan.
A large crowd had gathered around the carriage, pointing and commenting.
“The carriage was going too fast and hit someone. It seems to be his younger brother, who he depends on for survival, and he was seriously injured. The Eighth Prince is known for his kind heart, so he certainly won’t abandon him,” Yun Dong said.
Song Yue's gaze followed to the side and she saw a little boy, about seven or eight years old, lying on the ground, his face pale and his eyes closed, with a lot of blood flowing from under his body.
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