Song Jing nodded, looked at Song Wanning earnestly, and said, "If you were in the capital now, I'm afraid the Prime Minister would come to propose marriage. If you're out of the capital and not at home, even if the Prime Minister brings people, Daddy will still have a reason to refuse. Besides, Putuo Temple is outside the capital, and it takes two days to get there by car. Yin Yichen is the Prime Minister, and his daily duties are as numerous as the sea. He can't reach Putuo Mountain, so our family can wait for Xuanzhi's return in peace."
Seeing Song Jing being so cautious, Song Wanning was concerned about her business in the capital and didn't want to go too far. So she discussed with Song Jing, "Father, since Prime Minister Yin is already at the top of the government, he can't just forcibly take a commoner's daughter. There's no such thing as forcing a cow to drink water. I don't want to go too far from the capital."
Seeing Song Wanning's insistence, Song Jing simply shook his head and said, "Wanning, Yin Yichen is definitely not as upright as he appears. You must trust your father. If you were in the capital, I wonder what he would do at this moment."
After hearing what Song Jing said, Song Wanning recalled the time when they were in the carriage. Song Wanning wanted to break up, but Yin Yichen was unwilling and kissed her.
Song Wanning now felt her face getting hot, and she also felt that what Song Jing said made some sense. She really overestimated Yin Yichen.
Song Wanning sighed inwardly, feeling she couldn't escape Yin Yichen's clutches. But when she thought about it, she and Yin Yichen had no connection in their past lives, so why was he so determined to marry her? Was it just because she could make money?
The Yin family has three generations of meritorious service, and Yin Yichen is now in a high position. I'm afraid he is not someone who is short of money to spend. But if that is the case, then why is it so?
Song Wanning was thinking in her heart when Song Jing interrupted her and patiently persuaded her, "Wanning, your aunt wrote back a few days ago, and she still missed you in the letter. Why not take this opportunity to catch up with your aunt."
Song Wanning couldn't refuse anymore, so she just responded softly, looking at Song Jing and saying, "I understand. Since father said so, I will go to Putuo Mountain. At this time of year, I'm afraid the peach blossoms on Putuo Mountain are in bloom, so I'd like to go and see them."
Seeing that Song Wanning had relaxed, Song Jing finally smiled. He looked at Song Wanning and said, "If that's the case, then you can leave for Putuo Mountain tomorrow. Don't keep your aunt waiting too long."
"I understand, Daddy." Song Wanning responded, "I still have some things to do at home, so I'm just waiting for Caique to stay and help me. I'll just take Zhuque with me."
"Putuo Mountain is a place for spiritual practice, so it's not advisable to bring too many people along." Song Jing nodded with satisfaction. "Lan'er, let your sister take those skilled warriors with you to prevent any accidents along the way."
Song Lan wiped his nose with his hand and discussed with Song Jing, "I understand, father. If there's nothing else to do in the army, I can personally send my sister there. It's just the same things, so why don't I take some time off and go with my sister?"
Song Jing immediately saw through Song Lan's thoughts and rolled his eyes at her. "Why are you going? There are still a lot of things waiting for you to do. Don't even think about being lazy and having fun."
Seeing this, Song Wanning also laughed out loud. She looked at Song Lan and said, "Brother, since you are busy with military affairs, just go and do your work. You don't need to accompany me."
Song Wanning added, "In that case, I still have some things to tell my men to do, so hurry up and pack your luggage."
"Okay, if you need anything, just tell Daddy. Daddy will ask your eldest brother to go out and buy it." Song Jing said, pushing Song Lan and saying, "Hurry up, there are still a lot of official business waiting for you in the study."
"Daddy is so partial. Wan Ning gets to go see Auntie, while I have to stay in this mansion doing those boring chores." Song Lan curled his lips and protested softly, "I think Auntie would be very happy if Wan Ning and I went together."
Song Jing patted Song Lan's shoulder and said in a deep voice, "I've just made arrangements with several families in the capital, and I'm just waiting for you to meet them. How dare you say you want to leave at this critical moment? Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"
When Song Wanning heard what Song Jing said, she smiled and shook her head. Now, neither of them, the brother and sister, could escape the marriage.
Song Lan is handsome and has military merits. He now holds a high position in the General's Mansion. I am afraid that there will be more and more nobles waiting to meet Song Lan.
Thinking of this, Song Wanning went into the house and told Caique about the current affairs of the tea merchant.
The first batch of tea was about to arrive, and Song Wanning would be worried if she didn't have a confidant to look after it. Now that she was going on a long journey, she had no choice but to leave a personal maid behind to help her with the tea matters.
Song Wanning gave instructions for everything she could think of, and then watched the maid under her pack her luggage.
Just as dusk fell, Pei Xuanzhi arrived at Song Wanning's courtyard. The maid outside called Song Wanning out. As soon as she opened the curtain, she saw Pei Xuanzhi standing in front of the door, looking at her with a smile.
It was Song Wanning who spoke first, "Are you going back to Jiangnan tomorrow?"
Pei Xuanzhi nodded slightly and continued with a smile, "I heard from my uncle that you are leaving for Putuo Mountain to stay for a while tomorrow?"
Song Wanning responded, "Yeah, no matter how much you persuade me, I won't stay in the capital. I have no choice. Since you want me to go so much, then I will go."
Pei Xuanzhi looked at Song Wanning and said softly, "I'm going to Jiangnan now, and it will take almost two months for me to come back."
Song Wanning nodded lightly and said calmly, "There are all kinds of people on the road, so be careful not to get cheated."
"I know. I'll be careful." Pei Xuanzhi's smile deepened. He looked directly at Song Wanning and said, "Wanning, wait for me to come back. I have something to tell you."
"good."
The next morning, Pei Xuanzhi and Song Wanning both went out. Pei Xuanzhi rushed to Jiangnan, while Song Wanning boarded a carriage to Putuo Mountain.
Song Jing was planning to take advantage of the opportunity of attending court to stare at Yin Yichen and mock him harshly, but who would have thought that Yin Yichen did not show up until the end of the court.
Song Jing was stunned by this. He approached the official from the Ministry of Rites and said, "Prime Minister Yin has always been present at the morning court. How could he not be here now? This is really unlike the Prime Minister."
When the official from the Ministry of Rites saw that it was Song Jing, he was not shy about explaining the reason. "Prime Minister Yin is ill. He sent someone to ask for leave early this morning. I'm afraid he's been too busy on a daily basis and that's what's causing the illness."
Song Jing was a little bit surprised, "Take a leave?"
"That's right. The emperor feels sorry for the prime minister and has ordered him to rest for half a month. All the work under him has been assigned to other officials."
Song Jing had a bad feeling in his heart and quickly left the palace.
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