Chapter 226 The Wasted Son of an Ancient Family (24)
Bai Susu went to the Wang family in person.
However, he was scolded by Wang's parents.
"You vile servant! You gave birth to a wicked beast and didn't even discipline him properly, yet he comes to harm my daughter! A mere illegitimate son dares to dream of marrying my Wang family's legitimate daughter? Dream on!"
Bai Susu's face felt burning hot.
These days, the story of the second young master of the Song family has already spread throughout the capital, and many onlookers are watching closely, eager to see how this matter will end.
There were quite a few people at the Wang family's gate at that moment. When they saw Bai Susu being scolded and thrown out, they all pointed and whispered.
Bai Susu looked embarrassed.
"But...but this is a marriage arranged by His Majesty..."
She mumbled an explanation.
Wang Ruo's mother scoffed, "A betrothal? The Emperor hasn't issued any decree to the Wang family! Let me tell you, even if my daughter is sent to be a nun, she would never marry a son of a concubine!"
Bai Susu was speechless.
In this dynasty, if the emperor arranges a marriage, there are usually two imperial edicts, one for the man and one for the woman. But now, only the Song family has received one, which is where the problem lies.
what to do?
She had no choice but to slink away.
In a few days.
Song Yu arrived at the Wang family in a sedan chair, only to emerge looking utterly defeated.
Back at the Marquis's residence.
When Bai Susu asked, she learned that the Wang family said that the old Marquis was betrothed to his legitimate son back then. Now that the Marquis's second son has ruined his daughter's reputation, the Marquis's family should take responsibility and let the legitimate son come to marry her. This is the proper way to apologize.
"The Wang family has gone too far! They actually look down on my son!"
Bai Susu's face darkened upon hearing this, and she was indignant.
Song Yu remained silent.
I am now half-crippled, and my second son's reputation is also completely ruined. He can no longer count on inheriting the Marquis's mansion, and he won't be able to get past the palace.
Even if he agrees with the Wang family's opinion.
There's even an imperial edict on it.
With a three-month deadline looming, there's no room for maneuver.
no way.
He summoned Song Changming and gave him some instructions, telling him to focus his efforts on the young princess.
It's unclear how the two of them got in touch.
Anyway, a few days later, the little princess started making a scene at home.
Anyway, that's how it is.
The two decided to put on an act of unbreakable bond.
Song Changming knelt at the entrance of the Wang family's house and refused to leave.
Wang Ruo then went on a hunger strike at home in protest.
It caused quite a stir in the city.
Wang's parents were furious, but Wang Ruo had clearly overestimated her value in their eyes. After all, the Wang family wasn't without sons, and seeing their daughter making such a fuss, they simply gave up.
"Fine, if you want to marry, then marry me."
A sedan chair carried Wang Ruo directly to the Marquis's residence.
There was no dowry.
They didn't even bother with the normal engagement process.
They drop people off and then leave.
Wang Ruo was dumbfounded. She hadn't really wanted to get married, but with so many people opposing it, she started to want to make a scene. But this wasn't the outcome she had hoped for.
Song Yu and Bai Susu breathed a sigh of relief.
In this way, the requirements of the imperial edict can be considered fulfilled.
Neither of them felt any joy in getting married.
Instead, I felt very uneasy.
He simply gave a brief greeting and then let Wang Ruo stay directly in Song Changming's courtyard.
wedding?
No!
feast?
No luck!
"Stingy" is an understatement; this is worse than welcoming a concubine.
Wang Ruo finally felt wronged.
I sat on the edge of the bed, tears streaming down my face.
Song Changming also felt no joy in getting married.
He remained silent to the side.
Does this mean I won the fight?
He was starting to have some doubts.
It seems like we won the snatch, but why don't I feel a sense of victory?
Yes.
They themselves will suffer greater losses.
His reputation was completely ruined, and his image in the palace was also completely ruined.
Now, I don't dare to go out and see anyone.
The Marquis's mansion was also disgraced because of him, and the father was so angry that he suffered a stroke.
On the contrary, Song Changqing is far away in his hometown, avoiding this vortex. He is living a carefree life now. He didn't even do anything, but he essentially self-destructed.
He thought of a saying: "Women are the source of trouble!"
I was blinded by my own mind.
That's why we've ended up in this situation.
"It's all your fault!"
Thinking of this, his gaze towards Wang Ruo changed, and he opened his mouth, uttering a few words.
Blaming others is always more satisfying than regretting it yourself.
Wang Ruo was already feeling wronged, and upon hearing this, she raised her head in disbelief.
"What did you say?"
Song Changming felt like he was in charge at home, so he naturally wouldn't coax her like before. When he heard Wang Ruo ask a question, he frowned impatiently, which was quite similar to Song Yu.
"Beauty is a curse? Am I wrong? If it weren't for you, how could my father have been reprimanded by the Emperor, and how could my marriage have been so shabby?"
He became more and more self-righteous as he spoke, and in the end, he even stood up and pointed at Wang Ruo, as if she were the culprit behind everything.
Wang Ruo was stunned for a moment.
In the past, even if I threw a little tantrum, Song Changming would immediately coax me. Now, he's changed since I just came to the Song family?
She thought about how she had previously struggled because she couldn't get married.
Wang Ruo felt like she had become a joke.
"You...you didn't say that before?"
Her eyes widened.
Previously, Song Changming secretly sent her a letter with various promises, saying that it was an arranged marriage by the emperor. He even knelt at her door, appearing so affectionate. Was it all fake?
Song Changming snorted coldly, "Before? Before, it was my father who was pressured by the imperial decree and forced me to kneel at the gate of your Wang family. Otherwise, how could I, Song Changming, a dignified man, be so disgraced?"
Wang Ruo couldn't believe that the man in front of her could say such heartless words.
"So, all your previous promises were false?"
Song Changming said indignantly, "Otherwise what? Wang Ruo, you fickle woman, you are clearly Song Changqing's fiancée, yet you've been flirting with me in secret. Do you think I wanted to marry you? Also, now that you're married to me, you'd better behave yourself and learn the rules of the Marquis's mansion. If I find out you've done anything else improper, don't blame me for punishing you according to family law!"
The more he thought about it, the more he felt he had been cheated.
The thrill of having stolen Changqing's things vanished, replaced by resentment. This woman, capable of betraying her fiancé, could easily betray him too. She was not a suitable wife; marrying her would be a huge loss for him.
As a result, he started to speak without thinking.
Wang Ruo was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then she suddenly jumped up, pounced over, and bit Song Changming's face.
Scumbag!
He was the one who harmed himself first.
Now you're blaming yourself for not being a virtuous woman?
I can't stand it!
She already had a short temper, and this time she completely exploded.
Song Changming felt a sharp pain on his face. He pushed Wang Ruo away with his hand, and Wang Ruo fell to the ground. However, Song Changming's face was covered in blood, as a piece of flesh had been bitten off.
"Aaaaaah! You crazy woman! I'm divorcing you!"
He roared in anger.
Wang Ruo laughed maniacally, "Stop it, Song Changming! This is an imperial decree bestowing a marriage upon me, what can you do to me?"
She got up and, without flinching, lunged at Song Changming again.
Song Changming was startled and quickly turned and ran away.
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