Chapter 152 Xiao Yan's Fantasy
Madam Fu was in no hurry to leave, and Princess Cheng also wanted to maintain her relationship with the Fu family.
In her eyes, Fu Laiqing is indeed a good candidate for nephew's son-in-law. It is not a bad thing to let Tang Ning consider it. It will also be good for Tang Ning if he is interested in getting married in the future.
Moreover, even if there is no such marriage, just because of Madam Fu's repeated help and Cao Dejiang's repeated speaking for Tang Ning in front of the emperor, the Fu family is still a family worth making friends with.
Fortunately, both of them were very sensible. After knowing each other's feelings, they never made fun of Tang Ning again. The heat on Tang Ning's face gradually faded away, and he was able to calmly chat with the two of them.
It was not until the sky outside suddenly darkened and it looked like it was about to rain heavily that Mrs. Fu stood up and said goodbye.
After Song Tangning personally sent the person out, when she came back, she saw Princess Cheng looking at her with a smile.
"Aunt..." Her face felt inexplicably hot.
Seeing her thin-skinned appearance, Princess Cheng couldn't help but laugh out loud, "What's there to be embarrassed about? Young men and women have passionate feelings, and when they meet someone good, they naturally compete for each other. The young master of the Fu family is a man of discerning taste, so he can see your good qualities. Besides, love affairs between men and women are human nature. As long as you keep your distance and don't cross the line, there's no need to be shy."
Who didn’t have someone they admired when they were young?
Song Tangning had always been taught in a pedantic way, whether at the Lu family or at Duke Song's mansion. She snuggled up to Princess Cheng and whispered, "Was my aunt like that too?"
"Of course." Princess Cheng smiled complacently, "Ask Nanny Jiang how many young men liked me back then."
Nanny Jiang brought over some hot tea and laughed when she heard this, "Your Highness, you're not exaggerating. Back then, the Rong family had two beautiful girls who were the most talented and beautiful in the capital. Whether they were princesses or the eldest lady, they were the objects of the most prestigious families in the capital's competition to marry them."
"After the eldest lady got married early, the princess became the focus of those young men. Whenever the princess made any move, the line of people vying for her affection stretched from our Rong Mansion to the city gate."
The eldest daughter of the Rong family is kind and gentle, and is loved by the elders.
The second daughter, Rong Yue, was bright and charming, and her personality was as eye-catching as the sun, which made her even more sought after by young men.
When Nanny Jiang thought of what happened back then, she couldn't help but smile.
"The girl didn't see the grand scene at that time. Matchmakers came to the Rong family every day, and some impatient young men often came up with some foolish ideas to encounter the princess. At that time, Young Master Gu was racking his brains to stop all those adventurous men. On the day of the princess's wedding, some people even shed tears. Many young men in the capital teamed up to get the prince drunk, and the prince was troubled for a long time because of marrying the princess..."
Song Tangning blinked: "Is there anyone else crying? Who?"
"This..." Nanny Jiang suddenly stuttered.
Princess Cheng's originally smiling face paused, and she immediately changed the subject: "It happened so long ago, who can still remember it clearly?"
"But……"
Song Tangning opened his mouth. This kind of wonderful thing would be deeply remembered even after a long time. It is said that men do not shed tears easily, let alone crying for a woman. Who could forget it?
But before she could open her mouth to ask further questions, Princess Cheng flicked her forehead and said, "Children, don't ask about adults' gossip."
Song Tangning grumbled angrily, puffing up his face: "Hate it, why are you telling me when I'm not allowed to ask? You're just trying to keep me in suspense..."
"What are you mumbling about?" Princess Cheng looked at her with a critical look.
Song Tangning quickly shrank his neck: "Nothing."
Princess Cheng ignored her insincere words and just said to her, "I want to go back to Prince Cheng's Mansion tomorrow."
Song Tangning's expression suddenly changed: "Aunt is going back?"
"Don't worry, I'm not moving back directly. The old concubine is seriously ill, and the palace has sent me news again and again. I can't just turn a blind eye. Besides, there are some things I have to ask Xie Tianyu in person."
Princess Cheng reached out and touched her belly. Seeing that Tang Ning looked a little unhappy, she said softly, "Don't worry. Whether Xie Tianyu and I break up or get back together, I will think it over carefully."
"Then I'll go with you."
"Don't go."
"aunt…"
Just as Song Tangning was about to speak, Princess Cheng said, "You can't go. You just had a fight with the Lu family. It's not the right time for you to get involved in the affairs of the palace."
"Prince Cheng's Mansion is now trapped, and Xie Tianyu is under house arrest. He dare not do anything to me. I will take Nanny Jiang back with me. After seeing Xie Tianyu, I will return to Jiyun Lane."
Regardless of whether they want to reconcile or not, it is not easy to overcome the hurdle in her heart, and she will not move back to the palace so quickly.
Song Tangning wanted to persuade her, but Princess Cheng had made up her mind. She didn't want the younger generation to interfere in her affairs with Prince Cheng. Besides, Tangning had already had enough troubles, and she didn't want her to be gossiped about again.
Song Tangning pestered her for a long time, but Princess Cheng refused to give in. When she finally came out of the room, her eyes were full of deep worry. She stood in front of the yard and thought for a moment. She was worried about Princess Cheng. She turned around and headed towards the Xiao Mansion next door, wanting to find Xiao Yan to ask if there was any result from the previous investigation on Prince Cheng.
Ever since Xiao Yan realized that there was something wrong with his attitude towards Tang Ning, he felt that he was being ridiculous.
He didn't know when he had such thoughts. He actually developed a desire to monopolize the child. Moreover, after the idea of "keeping her by his side" came into being, it grew like weeds in the wind, almost overwhelming his reason in an instant.
After dismissing everyone around him, he immersed himself in the medicinal spring under the Heli Hall. The warm spring water covered his head and completely enveloped him.
Xiao Yan tried his best to empty his mind and didn't want to think about anything about Song Tangning, but that name was like spider silk entwined in his heart, making him think of her even when he closed his eyes.
Some thoughts are best left alone, but once they arise, they spread like wildfire.
Her eyes, her lips, her smile, are as beautiful as a spring bean...
Not only did Xiao Yan not calm down, his chest was beating even faster and faster. Even when he held his breath, he seemed to smell the fragrance from Song Tangning.
"Tang Ning..."
An inexplicable restlessness rose in his body, and he couldn't help but call Tang Ning's name softly, muttering sadly. When he closed his eyes, he even heard Song Tang Ning's voice calling him "Brother" in a tender voice as if in response.
The heat in his body grew stronger, like a raging spring fire that was almost burning his sanity. Xiao Yan couldn't help but curse softly and sank a little deeper into the spring.
Song Tangning squatted beside the medicinal spring, watching the person in the water almost sink to the bottom of the pool, with his eyes closed as if unconscious.
The white cloth wrapped around his waist was washed away by the water, and traces of blood flowed along the torn wound and melted into the water. Song Tangning suddenly became anxious. He looked up and saw that there was no one around. He called Xiao Yan twice but there was no response. He just thought that Xiao Yan had fainted in the medicinal spring due to his injuries, so he jumped in without caring about anything else.
“Plop—”
The sudden sound woke Xiao Yan up suddenly. Before he could open his eyes, he felt someone swimming towards him. The familiar breath made him subconsciously hold his breath.
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