Three years later
Within three years.
Song Linluo ran a restaurant and managed it very well. In just three years, he made a lot of money.
Zuixian Pavilion was also praised by the royal family and was regarded as the number one restaurant in Beijing. Many dignitaries would come to Zuixian Pavilion to listen to music and drink.
It is winter now, and it is also Song Linluo's coming-of-age day. Jun Ling specifically sent a message asking Song Linluo to return to the Xiao Mansion to stay for a few days.
For three years, Song Linluo almost lived in Zuixian Pavilion and rarely returned to the Xiao family. He only went home to stay for one night during the holidays.
This time, Jun Ling had personally invited her to go back. If she didn't go back, it would be disrespectful to Madam Xiao and she would be labeled as unfilial. But if she went back, she would have to face a bunch of annoying things.
After hesitating for a day, Song Linluo finally made a decision: if it is a blessing, it is not a disaster; if it is a disaster, it is inevitable, so she might as well go back. She will be back soon after staying for a few days anyway. At worst, she will not go out and stay in her room to get through it.
Xiao Mansion.
Song Linluo put on a cloak and stood outside the Xiao Mansion. Heavy snow fell and her hands were frozen red. She blew on her hands and rubbed them, trying to keep herself warm.
Yue Qiu sighed and complained, "It's so cold, I don't know why Madam asked Miss to come back."
Of course, nothing good is going on—
Even if Song Linluo didn't want to come back anymore, he couldn't show it on his face, so he just smiled and said, "Well, we can't go back many times a year, so we'll only stay for two days."
"What a coincidence, I actually ran into Miss Luo here."
A woman in white clothes and holding an umbrella came over, with a slightly raised smile on her lips, she looked like a stunning beauty.
This girl is none other than Gu Yejiao, the daughter of the Prince of Zhennan’s Mansion.
Gu Yejiao was framed by her cousin and drugged. If Song Linluo hadn't rescued her, she would have lost her innocence.
Song Linluo bowed slightly towards her and asked, "Jiao'er, why are you here?"
Gu Yejiao walked to Song Linluo's side, took her arm affectionately, and said, "I know you are coming of age today. How can I miss such an important occasion in your life?"
Gu Yejiao is kind and innocent, and is a rare good friend.
How did Gu Yejiao know that today was her coming-of-age day?
Song Linluo smiled and said, "Since you're here, why don't you come back to the Xiao Mansion with me? Stay for two days?"
Gu Yejiao immediately agreed: "Since it's Luo'er who invited me, then I must come."
Gu Yejiao then pulled Song Linluo towards the Xiao Mansion.
lobby.
Jun Ling picked up the teacup, took a sip of the tea, and asked, "Is the Second Miss not back yet?"
The maidservant said, "She should be back soon..."
"Mother, Luo'er is back."
Song Linluo and Gu Yejiao walked over together and bowed slightly to Jun Ling.
In the past three years, she has come into contact with many dignitaries and naturally learned a lot of etiquette.
Gu Yejiao called out sweetly: "Yejiao meets Madam Xiao."
Gu Yejiao is a very outgoing person who can chat with anyone. In addition, with the influence of the Zhennan Palace, no lady would fail to give Gu Yejiao face.
Jun Ling said, "Miss Gu, if you don't mind, please sit down and have a cup of tea with me."
Gu Yejiao immediately walked to the table, sat down, poured herself a glass of water, picked up the cup and drank.
Jun Ling relaxed his frown, smiled and said, "Luo'er, come quickly and stay by your mother's side."
Song Linluo walked over to the empty seat next to Jun Ling and sat down, saying, "I wonder why Mother called me back home this time?"
Normally, Jun Ling would not ask Song Linluo to go home. Today, he asked her to come back rashly because something must have happened.
Jun Ling sighed and said, "Luo'er, today is your coming of age, it's time for you to find a good family to marry into."
Gu Yejiao covered her mouth and smiled, saying, "Luo'er, if you don't mind, you can marry my brother. He's a very kind person. I'll protect you then, and no one in the Zhennan Palace will dare to bully you."
Jun Ling said, "Luo'er, I've found all the portraits of unmarried men in the capital." She picked up the album on the table and handed it to Song Linluo, "Luo'er, take a look. Do you have anyone you like?"
Song Linluo took the portrait and flipped through it, saying, "Mother, Luo'er has no plans to get married yet..."
Jun Ling smiled faintly: "Luo'er, if you really can't choose, mother can help you pick a few good ones."
So anxious? The more anxious Jun Ling was, the more he confirmed Song Linluo's suspicions. Something had happened at the Xiao residence, and it was related to Song Linluo.
It seems that she will not be able to leave the Xiao Mansion if she doesn't pick one today.
Gu Yejiao sneered, "Madam Xiao, Luo'er has said that she has no plans to get married, so there's no need for you to be so aggressive."
Song Linluo looked at Gu Yejiao, forced a smile and said, "Yejiao, I can handle this matter..." She looked at Jun Ling and said, "Mother, Luo'er chose the Zhennan Palace..."
"She won't marry."
A clear and ethereal voice was heard, and memories that had been buried for three years were suddenly turned up.
Xiao Yuchen came over in a blue dress and said in a cold voice, "Luo'er is still young, there's no rush for her to get married."
Jun Ling slammed the table and stood up, saying, "Xiao Yuchen! You really have grown wings!"
Xiao Yuchen looked at Jun Ling coldly and said, "Luo Han, Madam is tired. Help her downstairs to rest."
Jun Ling struggled, but in the end he was no match for the young and strong secret guard.
It seems that the power in the Xiao family has changed. Jun Ling is no longer the head of the Xiao family, but Xiao Yuchen is. But why did Xiao Yuchen stop it? Shouldn't he be anxious to marry Song Linluo off and then take You Qianyue in?
After all, who would leave behind their dark history? Everyone is eager to clean it up as soon as possible.
Xiao Yuchen sat in Jun Ling's seat and looked at Song Linluo coldly: "Now that my mother is old, I am in charge of the Xiao Mansion. Without my permission, you can't get married."
Don’t even think about the eldest son of the Prince of Zhennan’s Mansion!
Song Linluo stood up and Xiao Yuchen bowed, saying, "Thank you for your help today, brother."
Although she didn't know why Xiao Yuchen was unwilling to marry her off, Xiao Yuchen had helped her after all, so it was better to follow the proper rules.
Xiao Yuchen looked at Song Linluo's aloofness, feeling empty inside. He said, "You should stay at the mansion for the next few days. The capital isn't very safe these days."
He really didn't expect that after only three years away, when they met again after three years, their relationship had become so familiar.
Song Linluo wanted to refuse, but was interrupted by Xiao Yuchen before he could open his mouth: "If Miss Ye Jiao wants to stay, she can stay for a few days."
Gu Yejiao looked at the awkward atmosphere between the two and couldn't help but shudder before saying, "Okay."
Xiao Yuchen stood up and left.
When Xiao Yuchen was around, Song Linluo's heart was almost in her throat, fearing that her life would be in danger if Xiao Yuchen was unhappy.
But she doesn't go home for a long time, so why is Jun Ling so anxious for her to get married?
Song Linluo couldn't think of anything for a while, so he pulled Gu Yejiao back to his old home.
Xiaoxiang Pavilion.
Song Linluo sat at the table and said, "I don't want to go home..."
She didn't know why she didn't want to go home. She just felt that she was much more depressed after living in Xiaoxiang Pavilion. Her mood was extremely low. Anyway, she felt uncomfortable.
Gu Yejiao covered her mouth and smiled, comforting her, "Luo'er, is there any conflict between you and the young master? I saw that the two of you were talking quite stiffly just now."
Song Linluo complained: "He is a cold block of ice. I feel cold sitting next to him in such a cold day!"
Gu Yejiao's eyes gradually became gossipy. She asked, "I think he treats you... a little differently, but I can't quite put my finger on what exactly is different."
Song Linluo sighed: "What difference can there be? I used to be his fiancée, a stain on his life. He would like to kill me to silence me."
Gu Yejiao immediately retorted, "No, no, have you noticed that he looks at you with a certain restraint... like the way you love someone but can't get that person's restraint."
Song Linluo smiled awkwardly and said, "Restraint? I only saw a blank expression."
She recalled Xiao Yuchen's appearance, with a cold face and a dark blue dress. He had a handsome face, which she had nothing to say about. He also had a good figure, but he was cold.
Gu Yejiao sighed helplessly and said, "How come you, such a blockhead, don't know anything about love?"
Indeed, Song Linluo is good at everything he does, but God always opens a window and closes a door. Song Linluo is extremely dull when it comes to feelings.
I don't know if he is really stupid or just pretending to be stupid.
Song Linluo scratched his head and lowered his eyes, saying, "The person I like is the eldest daughter of the You family... It has nothing to do with me."
Gu Yejiao hesitated for a moment: "You family? You Qianyue?"
It is said in the capital that the eldest daughter of the You family is spoiled and domineering, and is very ruthless. She has no good reputation in the capital at all.
Song Linluo said "hmm" lightly.
Gu Yejiao said excitedly: "Then you have to snatch it! Think about it, if you don't snatch it, someone like Hou You Qianyue will become your sister-in-law, and she will definitely target you!"
This statement was not without reason. If Xiao Yuchen married You Qianyue, and then found out that Song Linluo was Xiao Yuchen's fiancée before! Furthermore, Xiao Yuchen didn't like her in the first place, wouldn't the past life be repeated? Then her life would be over!
It can be said that if Xiao Yuchen does not get rid of the stain of Song Linluo himself, someone else will help him get rid of it.
Song Linluo couldn't help but feel a headache. Why did she die all the time? If she was with Xiao Yuchen, she would die. If she wasn't with Xiao Yuchen, she would still die. Why was this world so unfair to her!
Song Linluo didn't know how to respond for a moment and asked, "Ye Jiao, what do you think I should do? I just want to live a good life. Is it so difficult?"
Gu Yejiao touched her chin and thought for a moment, then said, "Wouldn't it be fine if you just married Xiao Yuchen?"
As long as you marry Xiao Yuchen and get his protection, You Qianyue won't be able to touch you even if she wants to.
Marry Xiao Yuchen!? What a horror story! In her previous life, she married Xiao Yuchen, and it ended up causing her to die young...
As expected, fantasy is always beautiful, and reality is always cruel. She doesn't want to die yet...
No matter what, she could not marry Xiao Yuchen in this life.
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