Chapter 514 I'm No Longer a Little Girl~
At lunchtime, Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang went to the restaurant with umbrellas to find Song Zhenzhu.
After asking the waiter who was greeting her, Li San Niang was led upstairs to the second floor. The waiter stopped in front of a door with lotus flowers painted on it.
"This is the place, madam."
The waiter knocked on the door, and Song Zhenzhu's maid opened it. Li Sanniang and Qiu Xiang went straight in.
After telling the waiter to serve the food directly, Li San Niang sat down next to Song Zhenzhu.
Seeing Li San Niang's relaxed and carefree demeanor, Song Zhenzhu felt a little itchy to speak and blurted out, "Doctor Li has quite the refined taste, actually enjoying tea."
Li San Niang couldn't help but find these barbed words somewhat amusing.
Because she genuinely found it funny, Li San Niang burst out laughing.
While laughing, he poured tea for himself and Qiu Xiang, then turned around and poured a cup for Song Zhenzhu as well.
However, Li San Niang's words were gentler: "I've troubled Madam Song to wait for me here for so long."
When the dishes are served, Madam Song, you must eat more.
I heard from others that this family's stewed chicken was very flavorful, and it even contained medicinal herbs, making it a nourishing and restorative dish.
Upon hearing this, Song Zhenzhu realized that Li Sanniang wasn't so heartless after all, so she simply nodded and didn't argue anymore.
Before Song Zhenzhu could figure out how to start a conversation with Li Sanniang and find out what Li Sanniang really thought about Xu Jingzhen, there was a knock on the door, and the waiter started serving the dishes.
Li San Niang didn't order much, and she asked Song Zhenzhu's preferences in advance. Since Song Zhenzhu's maids didn't sit down, it was just the three of them. Even though Qiu Xiang was a martial artist and could eat a lot, she was still a good eater.
But Li San Niang only ordered three dishes and a soup, plus a cold dish, two plates of snacks, and a pot of tea.
Li San Niang first pushed the pastries towards Song Zhenzhu, then smiled and said to Song Zhenzhu, "I feel a little embarrassed that your maid is watching us eat."
"How about letting your maid eat these snacks with you? That would make me feel more at ease, and we could have a proper conversation, wouldn't that be better?"
The maid didn't expect that Li San Niang would consider her situation. She looked at Song Zhenzhu's expression, but Song Zhenzhu didn't seem to mind. After all, this maid had served her since she was a child. Although she had threatened the maid with her marriage in the Song family before, Song Zhenzhu had never been so harsh as to criticize a maid's food.
Song Zhenzhu pushed the plate of snacks toward the maid to her right, raising her eyebrows to indicate that the maid should eat.
The girl naturally obeyed and immediately picked up a piece to eat.
Wealthy families are supposed to be quiet while eating and sleeping, but Li San Niang really did just eat her meal properly.
After the meal, she called the waiter in to clean up the mess and brought out another pot of hot tea. Then, Li San Niang looked at Song Zhenzhu with a smile but didn't say anything.
Song Zhenzhu remained calm. Seeing that Li Sanniang didn't speak, she also kept quiet, picked up her teacup and drank. However, the fist clenched in her sleeve under the table betrayed the anxiety in Song Zhenzhu's heart.
"This Li San Niang is indeed formidable!"
They didn't say anything, wanting me to speak first. Was this some kind of show of force?
Hmph, do you think I, a daughter of an official, am afraid of her?
I... I'll just stay silent.
Song Zhenzhu was initially confident in Chen Zhu, but as time passed and she saw that Li San Niang was about to close her eyes to rest, Song Zhenzhu became anxious.
"Dr. Li!"
Li San Niang opened her eyes, looked at Song Zhenzhu with a puzzled expression, and remained silent.
Left with no other option, Song Zhenzhu launched into a tirade of words.
"Okay, okay, I'll go first."
I've come to see Dr. Li today because I really have something I want to say to you.
I am in love with Xu Sanlang from the Duke of Ying's mansion. I am the only daughter in my family, and my mother had previously asked relatives to come and inquire about Xu Sanlang's marriage prospects.
Furthermore, last month, the Duke of England's son was born, and my mother and I went to attend the baby's third-day celebration.
At that time, Madam Xu even took off her gold bracelet and gave it to me, indicating that she was very pleased with me.
At this point, Song Zhenzhu deliberately rolled up her sleeves to show Li Sanniang the heavy gold bracelet.
Seeing that Li San Niang showed no envy, Song Zhenzhu lowered her arm and continued, "I thought our two families could become friends, but afterwards, Xu Sanlang came to my brother instead."
Song Zhenzhu lowered her head and said in a weary tone, "Xu Sanlangjun bluntly stated that he has no intention of getting married and starting a family for the time being, and also said that he would not listen to the Duke of Yingguo's words, and told my family not to listen to them casually."
She also told my brother that she wished me to find a good husband soon.
Song Zhenzhu suddenly looked up and said in a much higher tone, "He was practically telling me that he didn't like me and that I shouldn't even think about him."
Li San Niang remained silent, only looking at Song Zhenzhu and listening to her continue.
"I couldn't believe I was being rejected like that, so I spent money to find someone to inquire at the Duke of England's mansion."
I actually managed to find out some information.
Upon hearing this, Li San Niang nodded slightly, "I knew it! This young lady had come to me; she must have done some investigation."
"Only then did I learn that Xu Sanlang had once quarreled with his elder brother over marrying a woman, and later even moved out of the Duke of Ying's mansion to live elsewhere."
Thus, I became interested in the young woman whom Xu Sanlang had taken a liking to, and after inquiring around, I found out about her and ended up at Doctor Li's place.
Li San Niang picked up her teacup, took a sip, and looked at Song Zhenzhu: "Since you have investigated me, you should know that I am a divorced woman who brought her daughter home. You should also understand that with my status, the Duke of Ying's mansion would never agree to me marrying into the family."
Even if she were to become Xu Sanlangjun's concubine, it probably wouldn't be high enough in terms of status.
What happens between you and Xu Sanlang is your business, it has nothing to do with me.
To be honest with you, not only would the British government not allow it, but I myself would not agree to it either.
I was indeed proposed to by Xu Sanlang, but I refused him on the spot.
I, Li Mingfang, have no intention of remarrying.
Li San Niang felt that since she had said so much, Song Zhenzhu should not bother her anymore.
However, Li San Niang underestimated the childishness of this young girl.
After hearing what Li San Niang said, Song Zhenzhu stood up and pointed at Li San Niang arrogantly, saying, "You, you are simply outrageous!"
That's Xu Sanlangjun!
He is the younger brother of the Duke of England!
Compatriots from the same mother!
Furthermore, Xu Sanlang is so handsome and extraordinary, ranking among the top three on the Chang'an Beauty List. With such a dashing appearance, how could you not like him?
Not to mention, the Duke of England's mansion once declared that Xu Sanlang would only marry one wife. Due to his unique destiny, he would never take a concubine and would be devoted to one person for life.
Thus, not only in Chang'an, but throughout the entire Tang Dynasty, what young woman wouldn't be tempted?
Li San Niang laughed, and not only laughed, she laughed out loud.
"Ha ha ha ha,"
Seeing that Song Zhenzhu was furious, Li Sanniang stopped laughing and shook her head, saying to Song Zhenzhu, "Alright, alright, Xu Sanlang is the best."
But I am no longer a young girl; I am now a woman.
I really have no feelings for Xu Sanlang!
"Madam Song, you really don't need to worry about what I'll do. If you truly want a good marriage with Xu Sanlang, you should go after him, not me."
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