Li Zhaoxian's kindness towards Song Tangxue was merely a passing fancy; it wasn't out of genuine affection. He had never loved anyone, including Song Tangli.
In their past life, the two were deeply in love and went through many twists and turns. Song Tangli finally achieved her wish and became the Empress. However, Li Zhaoxian soon took in many concubines, each of them beautiful and leaving their names in the palace. So, although Song Tangli finally got what she wanted, the two of them never had true feelings for each other and were just using each other.
"Why did Xue'er come uninvited? Even if she did come, she should have sent someone to inform me."
Song Tangxue snorted coldly. Just like today, Li Zhaoxian from her past life suddenly barged into her bedchamber, grabbed her hair, dragged her to the ground, and stared at her with a cold gaze: "If I ever see you dealing with Ali again, I will not let you off!"
At that time, Song Tangxue had no idea what had happened. She hadn't done anything, but when she saw Song Tangli, who had been standing behind Li Zhaoxian, smile, she knew what was going on.
It's no longer important what Song Tangxue did as matchmaker; the key is that Li Zhaoxian only believes what Song Tangli says.
From that day on, Song Tangxue was locked up in the warehouse. For three days in a row, no one brought him anything. He was only released when he was about to starve to death. He would never forget that moment for the rest of his life.
I remember one year in my past life, Song Tangxue had just returned from praying for blessings on the mountain. Her wish was that Li Zhaoxian could live a peaceful and smooth life, and she was willing to exchange everything she had for it.
Just after he returned to the Crown Prince's residence, Song Tangli found him and, with the help of her maid, slapped him across the face.
"With your looks, you dare to seduce His Highness the Crown Prince? Don't you even know if you're worthy? I respectfully address you as 'elder sister,' do you think you deserve it?!"
Song Tangli's left cheek was swollen high as she stared in disbelief at the woman in front of her. She hadn't done anything wrong; she had stayed at the temple just yesterday. She wondered what she had done to offend them.
"Little sister, I didn't do anything. Are you misunderstanding something?"
"I haven't misunderstood you. You covet His Highness the Crown Prince. Everyone in the temple has told me that your wish is for His Highness the Crown Prince to live a peaceful life. You still won't let go."
Song Tangli threw a rag doll in front of her. It had several punctures on it, and white fluff was floating out of it.
"I saw it in your room! How dare you use something like this to curse me!"
The name Song Tangli was also written on this site. It is said that there is a legend in the south that if you write the name of the person you hate on a rag doll and make a few wounds on the doll, it will appear on that person in the future. However, Song Tangxue did not know about this, nor did she understand why the rag doll was in her room.
"I didn't do this. I'm staying at the temple and haven't come back at all!"
Then another slap landed on her face. Song Tangli angrily grabbed her by the neck and lifted her up: "Are you saying that I lied to you? I clearly found it in your territory. It's obvious that you're trying to frame me. I've already told His Highness the Crown Prince about this. He'll be here soon."
The words had barely left his mouth when footsteps sounded at the door, followed by a guard's voice: "His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived—"
Song Tangli feigned grievance and shrank into her arms, and the rag doll appeared brazenly in front of Li Zhaoxian.
"Your Highness, Ali is so wronged! I always think of my sister in every way, but I never expected her to do this to me. Your Highness, you must do justice for me!"
On his way here, Li Zhaoxian learned what had happened. Without asking any questions, he pointed at Song Tangxue's nose and cursed, "I really didn't expect you to be such a vicious woman. Ali has always been very good to you, yet you treat her like this!"
Song Tangxue had no idea where the doll came from. Or rather, no one cared where the doll came from; they were all convinced it was hers.
"Guards! The Right Chancellor has failed in his duty to discipline his daughter. Send him a letter and order him to take Song Tangxue back and give her a proper lesson. If she repeats the offense, I will not hesitate to divorce her!"
No, she finally managed to marry Li Zhaoxian, she can't just be divorced like this!
"Your Highness, I really didn't do this, you must believe me!" No matter how much Song Tangxue cried out, Li Zhaoxian only cared about comforting the person in his arms.
Song Tangxue was taken back to the Right Prime Minister's residence, but life there was not easy. She was constantly targeted by her parents. Just when she thought she would never have any connection with His Highness the Crown Prince in this life, she was taken back to the Crown Prince's residence a month later.
"If it weren't for Ali begging me so desperately, I wouldn't have paid any attention to you this time."
On her way here, Song Tangxue thought that Li Zhaoxian still cared about her, otherwise why would he have brought her back? But these words plunged her into despair once again.
The two of them knew each other before, and their childhood sweetheart relationship was something that others could only envy. Why did it suddenly turn out like this?
Song Tangxue stayed indoors every day, never leaving the house, until one day she was forced to go to the palace during a hunting expedition.
Song Tangli naturally followed beside Li Zhaoxian, and the two of them appeared before everyone like a pair of lowly people.
"It is said that His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Crown Princess have a very good relationship, and seeing them today, it is indeed true."
"Indeed, the two are a perfect match, and we are all quite envious when we see them."
"I must say, this Miss Song is really pitiful. Despite being the eldest daughter of her family, she became the Crown Princess, even lower than her own sister. And that's not all; after the marriage, His Highness the Crown Prince often neglects her..."
Song Tangxue heard everything the people around her said. She kept her head down, trying to avoid being noticed. Since their marriage, Li Zhaoxian had never come to her palace, nor had he spoken a single word to her. He avoided her as if she were something dirty.
This wasn't the first time Song Tangxue had heard such words. She might have been angry the first time, but over time she became numb to it.
Song Tangli looked at her with a mocking expression: "Sister looks rather lonely all by herself, why don't I go and keep her company?"
Li Zhaoxian didn't even spare Song Tangxue a glance: "Ali is just kind-hearted. Fine, she is, after all, the Crown Princess. If word gets out, it won't be good for my reputation. Let her come over."
Song Tangli walked towards Song Tangxue with ill intentions, still looking innocent and naive. She passed by Song Tangxue weakly and then collapsed with a cry of "Ouch!"
Song Tangxue was the person closest to her, and everyone could see that it was she who pushed Song Tangli.
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