Chapter 71 Agree with You
"We are a single man and a single woman. I cannot possibly ruin the reputation of Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Song Yuqing replied seriously, "Your Highness, please feel free to eat. I just received a reward and will definitely treat you to a pleasant meal."
“…”
Princess Lingzhao was almost laughing out of anger. Who would invite someone to dinner and then not show up, letting the other person go directly to the restaurant to eat?
"Does this princess need this little bit of silver?"
Princess Lingzhao looked at Song Yuqing's gentle face with a sullen expression. She took a deep breath and said in a gentler tone, "Isn't Mr. Song too insincere?"
"Your Highness has misunderstood." Song Yuqing shook his head.
"Then you can't leave. You must go to the restaurant."
Princess Lingzhao stood in front of Song Yuqing's horse. She looked up at him and said, "Since you want to treat me to a meal, you must go to the restaurant with me."
"Your Highness, it will ruin your reputation." Song Yuqing pulled the horse and did not dare to get on and leave.
"This princess is not afraid."
Princess Lingzhao stepped forward, looked at him intently, and said, "Young Master Song is the third place in the imperial examination. Once a word is spoken, it's impossible to take it back."
Song Yuqing lowered his eyes, cupped his hands and said, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint Your Highness."
His stern face, cold and distant eyes, and low voice full of rejection made Princess Lingzhao want to face the challenge head-on.
Princess Lingzhao straightened her back and said, "Sir Song, I am Princess Lingzhao of the Mu Ning Kingdom. I am willing to condescend to have a meal with you. It is your blessing."
"Song is unlucky."
Song Yuqing's words made Princess Lingzhao even more anxious and angry. She was the eldest princess of the Mu Ning Kingdom and had a noble status. How could she be rejected?
"Song Yuqing, this princess asks you, are you willing to be my consort?"
Princess Lingzhao's straightforward words shocked Song Yuqing!
Princess Lingzhao stepped forward, looked at Song Yuqing and asked, "Young Master Song, are you willing?"
Song Yuqing stepped back, suppressing the shock in his eyes. He said, "Your Highness the Princess is a princess of wealth and status. I, Song, am of humble origin and dare not marry into such a position."
"This princess agrees that you can marry someone above your station." Princess Lingzhao looked at him with burning eyes.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. Song..."
Before Song Yuqing could finish his refusal, Princess Lingzhao interrupted him and said, "Young Master Song, why don't you go back and think about it carefully?"
Princess Lingzhao emphasized the pronunciation of the four words "think about it carefully".
Before Song Yuqing could speak, Princess Lingzhao blocked his way and said with a smile, "Only after spending time with me can you understand me better, Mr. Song."
Song Yuqing: "..."
"Ling Zhao."
When Chu Cong arrived, he saw Princess Lingzhao and the third place winner talking, surrounded by people who wanted to watch the fun intentionally or unintentionally. Although everyone was at a distance, they could definitely hear Princess Lingzhao's words that she wanted to make the third place winner a prince consort.
"Second brother."
Princess Lingzhao turned around and when she saw Chu Cong, she introduced him with a smile: "Sir Song, this is my second brother, Prince Lin Chu Cong."
"Second brother, this is Song Yuqing, the third place winner of this year's imperial examination. He is extremely talented." Princess Lingzhao praised Song Yuqing generously, and her love for him could not be concealed in her eyes when she looked at him.
Song Yuqing saluted without arrogance or servility: "Your Highness Prince Lin."
His eyes fell on the pair of cloud brocade shoes under the ink-black brocade robe of His Royal Highness Prince Lin.
Ordinary people can't even afford brocade, let alone use it to make shoe uppers. Is this the life she wants?
"No need to be polite."
Chu Cong's cold voice sounded, and he looked at Song Yuqing. There was no flattery or fawning on his gentle and handsome face, but only cold and aloof.
"Since we know each other, why don't we find a place to have a good chat? Standing at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall with so many people coming and going would be inconvenient."
As soon as Chu Cong opened his mouth, Princess Lingzhao looked at him with gratitude and hurriedly looked at Song Yuqing: "Young Master Song." This time, she shouldn't refuse.
Before Song Yuqing could finish his refusal, Chu Cong continued, "Ling Shu learned that you had won the third place in the imperial examination, and she is very happy for you, her cousin. We haven't seen each other for many years, so it's a good opportunity for us to meet today."
Song Yuqing's hand tightened in his sleeve.
Princess Lingzhao looked at him in shock: "Master Song is actually Aunt Shen's cousin?"
The image of Shen Lingshu's face, which was prettier than a flower, appeared in her mind. No wonder she was so pretty. It turned out that she had such a handsome cousin.
"Your Majesty."
Song Yuqing lowered his eyes, hiding the hesitation in his eyes. He refused, "Since my cousin has already entered the palace, I'm afraid it will be inconvenient."
"We're a family, what's the inconvenience?"
Princess Lingzhao was afraid that Song Yuqing would refuse, so she spoke quickly and then looked at Chu Cong and asked, "Right, second brother?"
"My dear cousin, the master said, congratulations on your success in the imperial examination. If Madam Song knew about this, she would definitely be happy for you." Zhu stepped forward and spoke with a smile.
Song Fanghua is now the co-wife of the Shen family, so she can be called Mrs. Song.
In the carriage.
Shen Lingshu looked at Song Yuqing from afar, and childhood memories came to her mind. At that time, she, Song Fanghua and her younger brother lived in the farm, and they relied on the help of their uncle to survive.
Every fifteenth day of the lunar month, when it was a day off, Song Yuqing would bring many little toys that his daughter liked to make her happy. Although the days on the farm were poor, they were one of the few happy times.
Childhood sweethearts...
She knew very well that Song Yuqing rejected the princess and even went to jail because of Shen Lingshu.
Now that she is here, she naturally doesn't want Song Yuqing to ruin his future because of marriage.
A room full of gold and jade, in the private room on the second floor.
"Congratulations, cousin, for winning the first place in the imperial examination and the third place in the imperial examination!" Shen Lingshu congratulated generously.
"Thanks."
Song Yuqing's cold face looked as if he had failed the exam. Except for the time when he first met Shen Lingshu, he never looked at her again.
“Aunt Shen, has your cousin always been so cold?”
Princess Lingzhao, who had just been disgusted with Shen Lingshu's misfortune, now took the initiative to speak to Shen Lingshu.
"My cousin has a cold personality. The only thing he likes is reading." Shen Lingshu replied.
"Then is your cousin married at home?" Princess Lingzhao looked at Song Yuqing chatting with her second brother, and the love in her eyes could not be hidden.
Shen Lingshu: "No." What my mother said to my aunt in private was not counted.
"Then, how about I become your cousin-in-law?" asked Princess Lingzhao.
Shen Lingshu smiled and said, "It is a blessing for my cousin to catch the eye of Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"That's it."
Princess Lingzhao sat up straight with pride and said, "It is your cousin's blessing that I have fallen in love with him."
Shen Lingshu smiled without saying anything. Not everyone wants this kind of blessing.
Soon, the dishes in the restaurant came up one by one. It was the first time for Shen Lingshu to see an ancient restaurant. The dishes were no worse than those in modern restaurants. From the presentation to the taste, they were all excellent.
Chu Cong saw the duck gizzards that Shen Lingshu was eating from the corner of his eye and stopped her, saying, “You can’t eat anymore.”
For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on Shen Lingshu, especially Song Yuqing. He had a complicated expression. Not only did he enter the Lin Wang Mansion as a lowly concubine, but he couldn't even eat his favorite duck gizzards?
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