Chapter 503 Woman, you've got the wrong person!
Although Qiu Xiang is not very old, she has experienced a lot. From Song Zhenzhu’s words and actions from the beginning to the present, Qiu Xiang has long sensed that something is wrong.
"Third Sister, I still..."
Li San Niang knew that Qiu Xiang was probably not very at ease, but Li San Niang felt that Qiu Xiang was mistaken. Song Zhenzhu's visit to Li San Niang was definitely not related to the Holy Temple Sect or Ding Mingxuan and his group.
Judging from the way Song Zhenzhu looked Li Sanniang up and down just now, it must be trouble in matters of love and sex.
Li San Niang then stopped Qiu Xiang from speaking, "It's alright, it's only a few steps away."
Once we've exchanged a few words and clarified things, everything should be fine.
Li San Niang squatted down and explained to Lu Zhu'er, "Zhu'er, you and Sister Qiu Xiang play here for a while. Mother will talk to this young lady for a bit, and then we'll go see the big red flower together."
Dewdrop was very obedient and did not insist on going right away. She just watched as Li San Niang nodded and followed Qiu Xiang's hand to the place where small flowers were blooming.
Seeing Li San Niang's behavior, Song Zhenzhu also told her personal maid to wait there, while she followed Li San Niang side by side to a place a dozen steps ahead, where there was a stone table with two stone benches.
Seeing that the stone bench was quite clean, Li San Niang sat down on it.
Song Zhenzhu, perhaps feeling there was some dust, took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and carefully wiped it before sitting down peacefully.
Li San Niang remained silent, waiting for Song Zhenzhu to speak.
Since it was Song Zhenzhu who approached her first, Li Sanniang wanted to see what she had to say.
Song Zhenzhu was somewhat uneasy at this moment, and regretted it a little. She thought, "If I had known that the Li family's daughter was like this, how could I have impulsively come to her?"
Song Zhenzhu felt Li Sanniang's gaze on her, but Li Sanniang did not look her up and down as boldly as she did. After glancing at Song Zhenzhu's face twice, she looked away and turned to look at the blooming flowers around her.
Song Zhenzhu was at the prime of her youth, and her appearance was the most popular and charming look of the time; she was truly a beauty.
Li San Niang had been waiting for a while, but Song Zhenzhu still hadn't spoken, so she stared at Song Zhenzhu with a questioning look in her eyes.
Seeing this, Song Zhenzhu finally spoke.
"I was being presumptuous, Dr. Li."
"There's nothing abrupt about it. If Madam Song has something to say, just say it directly."
My little dewdrop is waiting for me to take her to see the biggest and reddest flower in the garden.
This seemingly mild remark felt like it was choking Song Zhenzhu, making her blush bright red and leaving her unsure whether to exhale or exhale.
Li San Niang's mindset was nothing like that of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl; she genuinely believed in not wasting time and getting to the point.
Whether provoked by Li San Niang's words or feeling that she was in the same boat, Song Zhenzhu let go of her inner shackles and really wanted to know the reason behind it all.
Song Zhenzhu opened her mouth and rattled off a whole bunch of words.
"It was presumptuous of me to come to Dr. Li today."
I apologize to Dr. Li.
As she spoke, Song Zhenzhu stood up, bowed deeply to Li Sanniang, and gave her a proper greeting.
Li San Niang didn't speak or stand up; she simply sat there and calmly accepted the greeting.
"I am in love with Xu Jingzhen, the third son of the Duke of Ying's family. My family has visited the Duke of Ying's family before, and Xu Jingzhen's mother and grandmother were very satisfied with me."
However, just when I thought things would turn out well between me and Xu Sanlang, he went to my elder brother and gave me a stern talking-to.
Li San Niang listened without expression, showing neither sadness nor joy.
However, Li Sanniang was very excited: "I knew it, I knew it, look, look, isn't this the usual formula for female-oriented novels on Qidian?"
Haha, this is really interesting.
I've actually become the white moonlight!
At this point, Song Zhenzhu looked up at Li Sanniang, and seeing that Li Sanniang's face was still expressionless, she lowered her head again and continued speaking.
"Xu Sanlang found my elder brother and made it clear to him that the Duke of Ying's mansion could no longer control him."
He moved out of the Duke of England's mansion long ago and would not listen to the arrangements made by the elders in the mansion.
Xu Sanlang also stated that he currently has no plans to start a family.
He told my elder brother not to wait idly and miss the bloom of spring, and wished me to find my ideal husband soon.
Li San Niang nodded, inwardly agreeing, feeling that Xu Jingzhen's actions were those of a responsible and dependable gentleman.
But I don't believe it!
I don't believe it!
I don’t believe that Xu Sanlang really doesn’t want to get married. He’s almost thirty, and most people his age should already have children. How could he not want to get married?
Moreover, he helped me out of that predicament on the street that day; he certainly isn't a cold-hearted person.
Song Zhenzhu raised her head and stared straight at Li Sanniang, saying each word clearly: "So, I think he must have some unspeakable secret."
For example, a woman he loved but could not be with caused him heartbreak, which is why he didn't want to get married.
Li San Niang's face showed an expression now; her face darkened.
Li San Niang never expected that Song Zhenzhu, such a young girl, would be so fixated on Xu Jingzhen, a man who was more than ten years older than her.
If she likes him, so be it. What business is it of Li San Niang's?
"Given Xu Jingzhen's character, he wouldn't mention my name to others, much less tell them that he once pursued me and was rejected by me."
How did she know it was me? And why did she so abruptly approach me at someone else's banquet?
Only now did Li San Niang look at Song Zhenzhu properly, thinking that this little girl was really looking for trouble.
Seeing that Li San Niang still didn't speak, Song Zhenzhu thought to herself, "If I hadn't spent money to have someone inquire about the servants in the Duke of Ying's mansion, how would I have known that such a virtuous and upright man as Xu Sanlang once wanted to marry a divorced woman who had brought her daughter home!"
"If I had known she looked so plain and unattractive, why would I have impulsively come looking for her?"
No matter how much Song Zhenzhu upheld the demeanor of a well-bred lady, Li Sanniang was still a woman. How could Li Sanniang not sense the hostility in Song Zhenzhu's words and actions and her disdain for Li Sanniang's ordinary face?
Faced with Li San Niang's stern face, Song Zhenzhu's gaze became even more intense.
Li San Niang looked at Song Zhenzhu with a hint of mockery and said in a cool tone, "So what?"
Madam Song came to me wanting me to do something according to your wishes.
Or do you want me to admit something?
"I, Li Mingfang, am merely a lowly female doctor in Chang'an City. What merit do I possess to deserve the attention of figures like you?"
Li San Niang stood up, looked at Song Zhenzhu with a smile, and said, "My Luzhu is waiting for me to go see the flowers with her, so I'll take my leave first."
After saying that, without waiting for Song Zhenzhu's reaction, Li Sanniang turned around and walked directly towards the place where Qiuxiang was playing with Luzhu.
Song Zhenzhu was so angry at Li Sanniang's words that she stood up and stomped her feet, looking quite exasperated.
Even so, she still looks incredibly beautiful when she's angry.
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