Chapter 215 The Wasted Son of an Ancient Family (13)
The next day.
Changqing was called to the main courtyard alone.
Bai Susu asked him gently what he thought of the young princess.
"fine."
Changqing answered readily.
Bai Susu's face lit up with joy, and she immediately said, "Changqing, although this marriage was arranged by the old Marquis when he was alive, you know that you were a bit mischievous in the past few years, and the young princess may have misunderstood you..."
"Although marriage is a major life event that families decide, mutual affection is also very important. So, your aunt suggests that you spend more time talking to her, playing together, and nurturing your relationship..."
That sounds reasonable.
Changqing nodded haphazardly and readily agreed.
Bai Susu also specifically instructed him to be more generous when interacting with girls, and that she would give him more pocket money every month. She also told him not to hide in the yard reading picture books during school breaks, but to go out and meet more people.
Changqing:...
He knew in his heart that this was because they thought he was too idle and were creating an opportunity for him to cause trouble.
Moreover, it's best if it's related to male-female relationships, as that's what attracts the most gossip.
It seems this stepmother really has run out of ideas.
Changqing looked bewildered. "Auntie, Changming is still taking extra classes on his days off. As his older brother, even if I don't set an example, it's not appropriate for me to use the extra allowance I get from the family to play around."
Bai Susu was so angry she almost laughed.
He thought to himself, "What good would tutoring do for someone as useless as you?"
But she couldn't say that.
So she said, "Changming will be taking the imperial examination for the title of Xiucai in two years, so he is taking extra classes."
“Then I want to take the imperial examination too! I want to take extra classes too!” Changqing suddenly said.
Bai Susu silently rolled her eyes.
She tried to persuade him no matter what, but Changqing seemed stubborn and insisted on setting an example.
"I don't care, I'm the eldest brother, I have to set an example. Dad often criticizes me for not being a good role model!"
have no choice.
After his efforts, Bai Susu finally relented and agreed that the two brothers would have two days off at the end of each month and would no longer need to study.
"Then, your allowance should also be increased," Changqing added.
"Add them all!"
Bai Susu gritted her teeth and nodded.
Changqing then left satisfied.
Song Changming never expected that his rare day off was actually secured by the older brother he looked down upon. After learning that he would also receive extra pocket money and be allowed to go out and play, a beautiful image flashed through his mind.
The first day off.
Changqing then went to find his fiancée, Wang Ruo.
My aunt said we should cultivate our relationship.
In those days, it was impossible for teenage boys and girls to meet alone. They would either visit each other's homes and exchange a few words with their parents' knowledge, or they would take advantage of a gathering where everyone was present to chat privately.
This time, it was the birthday banquet of the seventh princess in the palace, and a group of young people went.
Changqing is unambiguous.
Upon seeing Wang Ruo, he immediately approached her.
Of course, she didn't receive a pleasant look in return. When Wang Ruo saw him coming, she frowned, and she was even more annoyed when she heard someone teasing her that her fiancé had arrived.
"Song Changqing, stay away from me! I don't like you, and I don't agree to this marriage!"
Wang Ruo spoke coldly, her eyes almost overflowing with disgust.
Everyone else looked at Changqing as if they were watching a good show.
Among the crowd, Song Changming also arrived. At this moment, he felt extremely happy, and even had the urge to go up and say a few words.
hehe.
His older brother really doesn't know his place. Does he really think that just because Grandpa verbally agreed to a marriage, it will actually happen?
It's normal for others to look down on someone who's too useless.
You can't stop someone from pursuing a better life.
Yes.
The better person in his heart is himself.
Compared to that older brother, he felt that apart from his status, he was much better in everything else. Although he was only a student of the first level of the imperial examination and did not have official rank, he had earned it all himself, and it was entirely possible for him to pass the imperial examination in the future.
To his surprise, the man in the crowd, who was the center of attention, did not show any signs of panic.
No.
Not only did he not panic, but he was also somewhat arrogant.
He stopped in his tracks, his face equally mocking. "Wang Ruo, you really think I've taken a liking to you? If it weren't for this arrangement made by my grandfather when he was alive, I wouldn't even bother to look at you. Only an idiot would like a woman like you who doesn't know how to save face for others in public."
"Also, I'm here today to tell you that our marriage is off. Go back and explain it to your parents, and I will also explain it to my family. That's all!"
His attitude was even more arrogant than Wang Ruo's, and he directly demanded to annul the engagement in public!
Everyone was stunned.
What a show!
Sure enough, any scene with that eldest son of the Marquis's mansion in it is bound to be juicy.
He's incredibly audacious.
Song Changming's mouth dropped open. He had thought his older brother would be embarrassed and apologize with a smile to appease him, but he didn't expect him to be so blunt, directly criticizing him and even threatening to annul the engagement.
How naive!
Things decided by elders can't be changed by a child's word. Even replacing them with someone else is better than backing down.
Of course, the most angry and embarrassed person present was Princess Wang Ruo.
She also thought that Changqing was trying to please her, so she didn't hold back at all and spoke loudly. But Changqing's voice was louder than hers and his words were even more rude, which was like throwing her face on the ground and trampling on it.
Although she wasn't exactly known for her good temper, she was still a young girl, and being confronted like that to her face made her feel both angry and wronged.
For a moment, he couldn't even speak.
"You, you... Wow!"
She covered her face and ran out.
Changqing sat down nonchalantly, even smiling at the condemning or amused gazes of the others.
"What? Your fiancées are disrespecting you in public and speaking to you like that. Aren't you angry?"
The girls present fell silent.
The man also remained silent.
Men certainly value their reputation, especially in this day and age. Losing face in public is almost like making an enemy.
However, I didn't expect this good-for-nothing to care about his reputation.
That's the logic.
But it just feels weird on you.
Someone asked, "Brother Song, are you really going to break off the engagement? Will the Marquis agree? This was arranged by the old Marquis."
Changqing smiled indifferently.
"Whether or not he agrees is my father's business. Anyway, my attitude is to back down! I wouldn't dare to take a woman who doesn't give me any face at all! Although I, Song, am a good-for-nothing, I am still a man, and I have quite a bit of wealth. Surely I can find a wife?"
That makes sense.
After all, he comes from a noble family and is the eldest son of a noble family, so finding a wife will definitely not be a problem.
Some people secretly agreed.
After all, it was indeed the young princess who was rude first. In this kind of gathering, it is normal for unmarried men and women to chat with each other and exchange small gifts. In particular, they were engaged by their families. It is no wonder that she was angry because she embarrassed them from the start.
"Brother Changqing! You did the right thing!"
Immediately, someone clasped their hands in a gesture of admiration.
...
On the other side.
Wang Ruo was both angry and anxious. She ran to the large garden outside and stood under two willow trees, stamping her feet repeatedly.
"Song Changqing! You piece of trash! How dare you look down on me!"
She couldn't help but curse.
"That's right, he's a loser. Only a loser needs to compete with girls. He should at least prove he's a man."
A voice suddenly came from behind her, startling her, but after understanding the meaning of the words, she felt that it made a lot of sense.
Wang Ruo turned around.
Then a young man in a white shirt, holding a folding fan, slowly approached.
"Song Changming?"
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