Chapter 33 The Sang Family Head's Appreciation
Sang Ji was thoroughly annoyed by Song's cryptic pronouncements.
He was pressed for time, and it was clear that Mrs. Song didn't want to be direct.
His annoyance grew stronger.
Sheathing the sword
Having obtained Liu Jiao's whereabouts, they did not linger for a moment.
Throughout the entire process, the Song family was not addressed with any honorifics.
After the door slammed shut, Song spat at him.
The two were on edge, feigning affection... showing no trace of motherly love, but rather like enemies.
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Liu Jiao had barely stepped into the inner room when her arm was gripped tightly by a force.
She was startled.
Stunned, she turned around and saw Sang Ji with a cold and aloof expression.
Why is he not busy with official business at this time? What is he doing at home?
Liu Jiao was worried.
Could it be that the Sang family has really met with disaster, and Sang Ji, this busy man, has become unemployed?
Sang Ji: "Were you being made things difficult again?"
Liu Jiao: Huh?
What does it mean to be deliberately made difficult?
She didn't quite understand Sang Ji's words.
Sang Ji's brows furrowed with impatience, and he looked extremely agitated: "I told you, I can solve this for you."
“I can let them go.”
Sang Ji clearly didn't trust her.
Liu Jiao was confused: "I wasn't being harassed..."
After Sang Ji said that, she pondered it again—
Liu Jiaocai finally realized what was going on.
So... her in-laws were ostracizing her?
So the Sang family still has money?
Sang Ji still has a lot of things to do.
Liu Jiao suppressed her thoughts and, seeing that Sang Ji didn't believe her, calmly said, "No need."
"I can handle it myself."
She longed to be with Sang Ji for a long time, so she had to solve these problems.
If you keep hiding and avoiding, the end result will be just like what happened to her—being bullied to a terrible state.
Only by fighting back can we have a good life.
Only then will others not dare to bully them.
Worrying about this and that is falling into a trap.
Upon hearing the sound, Sang Ji looked over.
The girl in front of him had her arm held by his, making her half a head shorter than him, but her eyes showed neither servility nor arrogance, without a trace of submissiveness.
Unlike Liu Jiao, who used to be overjoyed to be near him.
She seems somewhat distant now.
This was the first time Sang Ji had seen Liu Jiao with such a distant expression in all the days they had known each other.
The mist in Sang Ji's phoenix eyes, which had been clouded by annoyance, faded, and she regained her composure.
He loosened his grip on Liu Jiao's hand.
I'm finding it a little hard to get used to.
Liu Jiao's attitude towards him seemed to have changed.
He has never liked procrastination.
So, Sang Ji stared at her intently.
I want to get to the truth.
Let's see what her attitude is.
But Liu Jiao didn't give him that chance, only taking advantage of the moment when he loosened his grip to pull her wrist back.
"Go ahead and do your thing, don't waste your time here."
Liu Jiao had a virtuous and gentle demeanor, neither arrogant nor impatient.
But her true thought was that she was afraid Sang Ji would think she was inconsiderate.
She can't hold him back, hehe.
Sang's quiet eyes.
He stared at his empty hand, his expression unreadable.
He needed to test Liu Jiao's attitude.
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The emperor summoned Sang Ji because Princess Xinyuehu's palace was about to open.
Princess Crescent Fox will host a banquet for many nobles and dignitaries to escape the summer heat at the Summer Palace Water Pavilion.
On the surface, they gathered to enjoy the summer heat, but in reality, they were trying to win over the powerful and consolidate their power.
As a member of the princeling faction and the most prominent family in Huajing, the Sang family naturally received an invitation to the banquet.
Liu Jiao, as the wife of the heir of the Sang family, was also invited to the banquet.
In order to inform Liu Jiao that she had been invited to the banquet, Madam Song called Liu Jiao over.
In the main hall of the court, all the clan elders and Song Sanghong were present.
He sat on the three sides, gazing at Liu Jiao.
"The princess is hosting a banquet for our Sang family." Madam Song caught a glimpse of Liu Jiao's arrival out of the corner of her eye, but made no attempt to greet her, seemingly unaware of her presence, and continued talking to her third aunt beside her.
Third Aunt understood:
"To be honest, there have been some rumors about this princess and our Sang Ji."
"It seems to be saying that the two people's love is more real than gold, and although they do not speak, their true feelings cannot be hidden."
Song pretended to be serious: "Oh, these are just idle rumors, don't take them seriously."
Third Aunt covered her mouth and laughed: "Years ago, there were rumors that Sang Ji wanted to marry a princess, but I heard that you, sister, didn't think much of him... Who would have thought that you would marry a wild girl like that, and that she, with her wicked heart, would get away with it and climb the social ladder? You must be regretting it to the core, sister..."
The Song family had heard these rumors before, but they only thought that the imperial family was weak. In this day and age, powerful families are in charge, and it is only good if powerful families unite and marry.
If I could marry a woman from a prominent family, even if she was from a collateral branch, that would be fine.
Song remained silent, only sighing.
He glanced at Liu Jiao secretly, his eyes revealing undisguised mockery and displeasure.
After Sang Ji's reminder and Song's explicit words, Liu Jiao realized that the two of them were trying to put her down.
But Liu Jiao wouldn't tolerate it.
Her marriage to Sang Ji was an arranged marriage by the royal family, and it was to help Sang Ji appease Xin Pingyan.
She didn't steal or rob, and she even helped someone; she has a clear conscience.
“Mother, Third Aunt, what you said is not right.”
Liu Jiao immediately denied their claims.
"Having wicked intentions and climbing the social ladder are all accusations that I used underhanded methods."
"You are only trying to belittle me and vent your resentment because of my lowly status."
Liu Jiao stated the facts clearly and frankly: "But the fact is, my daughter-in-law did not steal or rob, and her marriage to Sang Ji was arranged by the royal family. This marriage is actually a match made in heaven."
His words left everyone present speechless.
Because it's too straightforward.
It is extremely rare among aristocratic families that go through many twists and turns before they can truly speak of such a thing.
Song tried to speak several times, but couldn't get a clear answer.
Taking advantage of everyone's momentary daze, Liu Jiao snatched the banquet invitation.
Hehe, sincerity is indeed a killer move.
Liu Jiao gave herself a peace sign.
And always remember the etiquette taught every year, follow the rules properly, and avoid gossip.
These days she has become acutely aware of the gap between herself and Sang Ji.
In order not to fall too far behind Sang Ji, Liu Jiao crammed, especially focusing on how to be a good wife from a prominent family.
That's why they had the confidence to refuse Sang Ji's offer of protection and to rebel on their own.
In the shadows, an elderly man with a cane watched with admiration.
"The betrothal gifts I gave her weren't wasted."
It is the former head of the Sang family: Sang Wujin.
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