Everyone of status and influence in the capital received an invitation. Huo Danlan held up a bright red invitation and handed it to Huo Baichuan, asking, "Are you going?"
Huo Baichuan unfolded the document and glanced at it. His identity was the same as Prince Yong's and Luo Hu's. "Go ahead. Others set the stage, I'll just watch the show. Why not go?"
“I won’t go. Remember to take care of A-Jun,” Huo Danlan said.
"Don't worry, elder sister. Although she always causes trouble, when have I ever failed to take care of her?" He was still fuming about what happened on the Emperor's birthday, and now that something else had happened, he was even more depressed. "I'm afraid my hard-earned good reputation is going to be ruined again."
"Let them talk about their reputation; the most important thing is that they're safe and sound."
"Gossip is a fearsome thing; it can kill. My father sent a letter, instructing me not to be impulsive. How easy is it for a woman to survive as a woman in her own household? He also said that you should handle your marriage yourself; he won't interfere. He only said one thing: you can marry anyone, just not Song Tianhe." After saying this, he took out a letter from his wide sleeve and handed it to Huo Danlan. "Take a look for yourself."
Huo Danlan did not uncover it, but looked directly at Huo Baichuan and said seriously, "That's why I want to establish my own household. I will not marry anyone but Song Tianhe."
To put it bluntly, both of them were not young and were extremely independent, so they were not so embarrassed or shy. When it came to marriage, Huo Danlan was different from other young ladies; she was only serious and honest, without any coyness.
"I thought my elder sister favored Prince Yong, so why did she choose Song Tianhe instead? Could it be that you pity him because he's been imprisoned all these years?" Huo Baichuan saw that Huo Danlan's expression was normal, as if she were negotiating, and knew that she was not marrying Song Tianhe because of the scandal.
Over the years, the New Party has been weak and the Old Party has been too powerful. He has always been in the capital and has paid little attention to this matter. Now that everyone is in the capital, it seems urgent.
He had known about Song Tianhe for many years, but had never met him. It wasn't until five years ago that he finally found Song Tianhe in person and met the man his elder sister had been searching for for more than ten years. He was nothing special. Moreover, the Song family had changed their appearance and started a large business, and all the money they used was from Song Tianhe. He had felt sorry when Suiyuxuan collapsed back then, but it turned out that there was a traitor in the family. How could a man who couldn't even protect himself marry his elder sister?
He was furious. "I disagree."
Huo Danlan also doted on and indulged her younger brother, so she said slowly, "It's not out of pity, but so that your elder sister can feel at ease."
"The Master has waited for you for over a decade, how can you, elder sister, be at peace with yourself?" Huo Baichuan retorted, his anger rising even higher. "The Xiao family and the Huo family are a perfect match, but you don't want them. The Prince Yong's mansion has a small population and a little princess that you also adore, but that's not good either. You insist on having Song Tianhe. Tomorrow I'll have someone cripple her. Elder sister will have to choose between the Prince Yong and the Master. The Master is deeply devoted to you, and the Prince Yong admires you and is quite moved by you. I'm not afraid he won't be tempted. Song Tianhe is out of the question!"
He wasn't joking; he was stating his position. After saying that, he added, "Eldest sister should know that no one can help you establish your own household, not even the little princess."
After saying that, he stormed off, leaving Huo Danlan sitting there in a daze, her gaze fixed on the June Snow on the high table.
The magpie gently walked beside her and comforted her, "Miss, the young master is just concerned about you."
“I know.” She turned around, forcing a smile, and pointed to the June snow. “Flowers will eventually wither, and debts will eventually be repaid. It’s just a matter of finding the one who owes the most to repay. But even if I repay this one, I can’t repay that one. In the end, I’m the one who owes them.”
"Please don't say that, young lady. You owe no one anything." What she wanted to say was that it's their business if someone likes you, and you don't need to feel guilty. Just make your choice according to your heart.
Huo Danlan stood up and walked out. "What I owed has been paid off. What I can't pay off, I can only repay myself. Humans aren't plants or trees, how can they be without feelings? As time goes by, even the most beautiful feelings will turn into kinship, and only then can they last."
As the magpie listened, it lost its comprehending view, only gazing at Huo Danlan's retreating figure, which appeared exceptionally desolate and forlorn.
Huo Baichuan, who had parted on bad terms with Huo Danlan, hurriedly left the Huo residence and went to the Song residence. He kicked open the gate, and when the gatekeepers and servants tried to stop him, he kicked them all to the ground. He was the eldest son of the Huo family and a close minister of the emperor, a fact known to everyone in the capital, and no one dared to stop him.
He stormed over to Song Tianhe as if to cause trouble, with Fei Peng and Lin Dongxue by his side. Seeing his imposing manner, Lin Dongxue was so frightened that he clung to a nearby pillar, while Fei Peng blocked Song Tianxiang's path. "Lord Huo, what brings you here?"
Huo Baichuan knew that Fei Peng was Zhao Shu's confidant and also knew that Fei Peng was Song Tianhe's disciple. Out of respect for Zhao Shu, he did not want to make things difficult for Fei Peng and coldly said, "Get out of the way, this is none of your business."
"You two go down first. There's no rush with the shop matter. Assess the situation first, and come back tomorrow," Song Tianhe said.
"Teacher." Fei Peng was anxious, but Song Tianhe's gaze was firm, and his decision was unchangeable.
He glanced at Huo Baichuan, having already made up his mind to seek the princess's support, and hurriedly pulled the terrified Lin Dongxue to rush to the Yongwang Mansion.
After the two left, Song Tianhe dismissed all the servants, pointed to the stone bench opposite him, and said to Huo Baichuan, "Sit."
Seeing his composure, Huo Baichuan became even more annoyed, but he still sat down as instructed. "I have never regretted anything in my life, but I regret saving you."
"Tell me your reasons, and I will answer them one by one." He was over thirty years old and had been imprisoned for ten years, but he was still radiant. Not only was he handsome, but he also had an extraordinary demeanor. Although he was not as handsome as Wei Caitao, he was more approachable and seemed to have a very good temper, which made people want to get close to him.
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