Song Ning did call out Xie Linzhou's name. Back in Tianxiang County, she couldn't take it anymore and scolded Xie Linzhou on the way.
Song Ning chuckled: "The general has quite a good memory."
"That's right, I remember everything about you very clearly."
"Really? So you remember when you threatened me and kicked me?"
Before he could finish speaking, Xie Linzhou's expression darkened. He had been dreaming about this matter for a long time.
In the dream, Song Ning held a grudge because of this incident, and her attitude towards him was always bad.
There was a hint of nervousness in her voice: "No, back then we weren't..."
"I saved you back then, and instead of repaying me, you threatened me. That kick really hurt."
He thought he was the only one who remembered? She remembered it perfectly clearly.
At that moment, she was so angry she wanted to kill him, thinking that if she ever saw him again, she would definitely take revenge tenfold.
Unexpectedly, Xie Linzhou helped them a lot later on. He was a really good person, and their interactions became more and more frequent afterward, so the matter gradually faded away.
Unexpectedly, Xie Linzhou ultimately fell into her trap.
Xie Linzhou was about to say something when Song Ning stopped him: "Stop. Even if you explain again, you've already kicked him back then, and you can't take it back."
"I...I really didn't mean it, you have to believe me, so why don't you kick me back now?"
Xie Linzhou spoke seriously, and actually stood up and walked in front of her, waiting for her to kick him.
Song Ning was just teasing him; she didn't have the guts to actually kick Xie Linzhou.
She chuckled and gave him a push, saying, "Alright, I was just kidding."
Just then, the food arrived, and the topic was dropped. Otherwise, Xie Linzhou wouldn't have been in the mood to eat.
When Xie Linzhou left that evening, he still remembered Zhou Ling'an teaching her to write, and his attitude was unusually firm: "If you want to learn to write in the future, I will teach you. I have plenty of time now, and I can teach you all day long."
Song Ning wanted to refuse, but this person didn't give her a chance to refuse.
"Try refusing one of them?"
Song Ning swallowed back the words that were about to come out.
"Okay, whatever you say."
"Think carefully these next two days about what you should call me from now on," he said, before getting into his carriage and leaving.
What else could he be called but general?
Should I call him brother? Big brother? Xie Linzhou? Or just "brother"?
It's just a title, why make such a fuss?
As soon as Xie Linzhou returned, Princess Jianing pressed him for an answer: "How was it? Did you get along well with Er Ya?"
Xie Linzhou said helplessly, "Mother, don't worry about it. I know what I'm doing."
"Tsk, what do you know? You'd better hurry up, if it weren't for your sake, your two older sisters would have already gone to find Er Ya."
"Nothing else matters in our family right now, except for your marriage. How can your mother not be anxious?"
They've finally returned, and now that they've met and have a chance to spend time together, they need to make the most of it.
"Mother, you mustn't disturb her. I want Song Ning to marry me willingly, not because of anyone else."
He's only ever liked this one girl in his life, even though she doesn't like him back and thinks he's too old, but none of that matters.
He learned from those sketchbooks and it was very effective; today went very smoothly.
Princess Jianing was still worried and offered some advice: "Young ladies all like pretty things. When you go to see Er Ya in the future, have your servants dress you up nicely. Don't always wear black; wear more white clothes. They look better."
"Don't go empty-handed next time. You have to bring some gifts for the Song family. Don't just think about Er Ya, there's also your future father-in-law."
Xie Linzhou didn't understand these things; if his mother hadn't reminded him, he would have completely forgotten.
"Don't worry, Mother, I'll take care of everything."
He returned to his own courtyard, went into his study, and took a note out of a book.
This was the note Song Ning gave him when he pretended to be a mysterious person and sold him cotton. The handwriting on it was indeed not very good, but Xie Linzhou found it quite cute.
Thinking of this, he thought of Zhou Ling'an and looked up at Zhang Ping, asking, "Tell me, in what ways am I inferior to that Zhou Ling'an?"
Zhang Ping thought for a moment and said, "Young Master, you can't compare yourself to Zhou Ling'an. After all, Zhou Ling'an and Miss Song are from the same place, and Miss Song used to be... They were childhood sweethearts, so their relationship is naturally different."
Seeing Xie Linzhou's face growing darker, Zhang Ping quickly continued, "But what good is a good relationship? Miss Song doesn't like him anymore. Think about it, if she really did, what would be left for the young master?"
Xie Linzhou's piercing gaze swept over him, and Zhang Ping slapped his mouth, saying, "I was too talkative."
However, Zhang Ping is right. If Song Ning really had feelings for Zhou Ling'an, their child would probably be old enough to run errands by now.
It's definitely not his turn.
"Find me some sketchbooks these days."
"Don't worry, young master, I've prepared everything for you."
Xie Linzhou smiled with satisfaction. Not bad, you're on the right track.
As the carriage drove away, Song Ning, who was standing at the entrance of Xiangyun Tower, suddenly remembered something: Xie Linzhou still hadn't said who that girl was.
......
Xie Linzhou has been visiting Xiangyun Tower frequently lately, not only to teach her to write, but also to bring her news about Jiang Shuyue.
"Shu Yue tells you not to worry. She's doing well in the palace. Even Consort Shu can't control her now, and she can make her own decisions."
"Really? That's great! Someone as capable as Sister Jiang should be seen by more people."
Xie Linzhou shook his head: "This matter... hasn't been exposed yet."
"Why?"
"You don't understand?"
Although Jiang Shuyue hated the Qin family, she hated Consort Shu and Jiang Yuande the most.
However, if she were to reveal everything, His Majesty might become suspicious.
This would certainly lead to hesitation in punishing Consort Shu of the Qin family.
Currently, although Consort Shu has been demoted because of the Qin family, the Third Prince is still alive. As long as the Third Prince is alive, Consort Shu has a chance to make a comeback.
This is hope; with hope, the fall will hurt even more in the future.
Jiang Shuyue intends to gradually erode Consort Shu's hopes, so that the two of them will eventually fall into a quagmire with no chance of recovery.
Song Ning sighed. Jiang Shuyue, who used to seem so gentle and refined, had actually been forced to this point.
Jiang Shuyue's deliberate appearance at the Qin family not only confirmed the Qin family's guilt of kidnapping the princess, but also gave herself a bad reputation.
Rumors are circulating that Jiang Shuyue is no longer a virgin and has been violated by her two cousins.
A princess whose reputation is ruined and who is no longer favored will at least mean that those powerful families will no longer covet her.
Jiang Shuyue's ambitions go beyond simply bringing down the Qin family and Consort Shu.
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