"I had no idea that my Crown Princess was so capable that she made my own mother unwell," Li Zhaoxian couldn't help but interrupt the leisurely demeanor.
Song Tangxue frowned and turned to look at him, a hint of disgust hidden deep in her eyes.
"Your sister is something else! All your uncles and aunts asked her for a little money, and she made a huge fuss, acting like she was turning the world upside down." Mother Song added fuel to the fire, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes, and turned her head away, not wanting to look at her daughter.
Song Tangli was on the verge of tears: "My uncles and aunts treated me so well when I was little. If it weren't for their help, the Song family would have fallen apart long ago."
"Then why don't you help out your uncles and elders?" Song Tangxue hated her pretentious act the most and retorted.
Song Tangli stiffened: "I was just telling the truth. Why are you so angry, sister? Your uncles are elders, and the Song family is a big family. We share the same fate, and we share the same fate."
At this point, a hint of worry flashed in Song Tangli's eyes: "How will outsiders view us?"
Her bright, clear eyes swept over the Crown Prince beside her, and she spoke softly, "What do you think of His Highness? It's just some silver coins. You're being far too stingy, sister."
"How do you see? Look with your own eyes!" Song Tangxue didn't tolerate her at all: "These uncles and elders have been kind to you, what does it have to do with me, Song Tangxue?"
"If you can't stand it, then help out yourself and don't let others be greedy and try to take my dowry."
Song Tangxue exposed the truth of Song's mother's attempt to gloss over the situation: "With monthly expenses of several thousand taels of silver, all of you uncles are living quite comfortably."
"And you, Song Tangxue, you're all talk and no action. It's just some money, how can you say that?" Song Tangxue unleashed her full power, glaring at Song Tangli and scanning her up and down: "Do you think the money you use falls from the sky?"
"The gold hairpin in your hair and the white jade bracelet on your wrist are part of my dowry. Please return them to me as soon as possible. Have I made myself clear?"
Song Tangxue's gaze fell on her, each word deliberately disturbing Song Tangli's thoughts.
Song Tangli's face turned deathly pale, and her lips trembled as she said, "That's not what I meant."
As she spoke, she grabbed Li Zhaoxian's sleeve: "Crown Prince, I didn't mean to..."
Li Zhaoxian felt sorry for Song Tangli and held her waist, comforting her softly: "I know that A-Li is the kindest-hearted one."
"Heh." Song Tangxue scoffed coldly, looking at the couple from afar: "One of you is having an ambiguous relationship with your own brother-in-law, and the other is hugging and cuddling with your sister. You two are a perfect match."
Upon hearing this, Li Zhaoxian's eyes turned cold as he looked at her: "You yourself agreed to elevate Ali to the position of Crown Princess, and now you're going back on your word?"
Song Tangxue turned her gaze away and looked out the window at the beautiful spring scenery.
"I was just telling you some interesting stories I heard from the streets. Why is Your Highness so eager to apply them to yourself?"
Song Tangli's tears rolled down her cheeks, her eyes reddening. She knelt down gracefully, her hands still clutching Li Zhaoxian's clothes.
“I know that you are angry, and you blame everything on me. I hope you will not take your anger out on the Crown Prince. I am also unable to control my emotions.”
Tears streamed down her face like a broken string, disturbing Li Zhaoxian's heart. Looking at her pretty face, he remembered her protectiveness: "How can this be your fault? Get up first."
Song Tangli shook her head, the hair ornament on her head swaying gently, making a tinkling sound.
“If I make my sister angry, I will kneel here. If my sister forgives me, I will get up. This is what Ali should do.”
Lee So-hyun held her tightly, feeling sorry for her.
Song Tangxue yawned as she watched her act: "The play is over, so I won't play along anymore. As for forgiveness?"
A slight smile played on Song Tangxue's lips as she slowly scanned the luxurious fabric of her dress, its exquisite embroidery adorning it.
These are things that don't belong to her.
"You'll kneel until your next life."
After saying this, Song Tangxue walked towards the door, and Haitang followed, taking a cloak from the side and draping it over her shoulders.
"Stop!" Li Zhaoxian shouted to stop them.
Song Tangxue paused slightly, then headed back towards the door.
Li Zhaoxian felt a surge of anger. He stepped forward, put his arm around Song Tangxue, and looked at her with a probing gaze: "Didn't you hear me talking to you?"
"Oh? I heard you." Song Tangxue raised an eyebrow, her attitude nonchalant. "Is there something you need?"
"Ali has always protected you in public, and she doesn't say anything even when you bully her. I originally had some expectations for you, but now it seems that you really are like that!" Li Zhaoxian felt sorry for Song Tangli, not knowing how much humiliation she had suffered under the oppression of her shrewish elder sister.
Song Tangxue found it laughable: "Has Your Highness heard the mocking remarks about me from outside?"
Li Zhaoxian was confused: "What does this have to do with me?"
"I am the Crown Princess, carrying the imperial decree. I am in the same boat as you, so what does this have to do with you?" Song Tangxue felt annoyed, with one disgusting thing after another.
Li Zhaoxian looked somewhat uneasy: "We can discuss this later. Now, apologize to Ali first."
Song Tangli turned around and looked at Song Tangli, who was secretly shedding tears. When she met her mother's gaze, Song Tangli hid behind her mother. Her mother stroked her head with pity.
"Was she wrong? She did seduce you, but she chose to kneel down herself." Song Tangxue calmly withdrew her gaze, her expression silently falling on the red flowers in the distance.
Li Zhaoxian sensed her detachment: "This is no reason for you to deliberately make things difficult for your sister."
Song Tangxue felt annoyed: "Just because she says sorry, I should forgive her? Does that mean if I killed you, saying sorry would be enough?"
"Besides, I am of high status, and she, who just came out of a peasant's womb, can't bear my apology!"
Those eyes were tinged with a hint of red. Wasn't it Song Tangli who caused his death in his previous life?
When Li Zhaoxian met Song Tangxue's eyes, he was clearly taken aback, but Song Tangxue did not want to say anything and walked away.
Song Tangli peeked out from behind her mother, revealing half of her porcelain-white face, her expression filled with resentment, her grip on her mother's sleeve distorted.
Li Zhaoxian rubbed his temples, then turned around and helped Song Tangli up: "Ali, don't worry about her. She's arrogant and uses her power to bully others."
Jiaojiao rubbed her fingers on her robe: "Crown Prince, have I caused you any trouble...?"
Li Zhaoxian smiled and ruffled her hair: "Ali, you don't need to say that."
Song's mother's expression was also unpleasant: "It's all your fault for having such an arrogant and disrespectful older sister! She's so disobedient!"
"Yes, Ah Li is just too kind, and she gets bullied like this." Li Zhaoxian said tenderly as he gently supported Song Tangli.
"I'm glad you don't blame me, it's just that I've caused you and my sister to drift apart." Song Tangli smiled through her tears, looking pitiful and charming. She trembled slightly and nervously twisted her handkerchief.
Thinking of that resolute figure, Li Zhaoxian comforted Song Tangli, saying, "I've never been close to her, so how could we be estranged?"
"In my heart, there has only ever been Ah Li!" Li Zhaoxian's words gave Song Tangli a boost of confidence, and she called out softly, "Crown Prince Brother..."
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