Song Tangli was momentarily speechless, feeling extremely ashamed and indignant. She decided to stop holding back and bluntly stated:
"Sister, we both know that His Highness the Crown Prince wants to marry me."
"So what?" Song Tangxue narrowed her eyes, but her words were infuriating. "Your current status is awkward. Even if Li Zhaoxian wanted to elevate you to the position of concubine, she would have to do so for His Majesty's sake."
"Moreover, His Majesty would never allow both of the Song family's daughters to marry the Crown Prince."
Although Song Tangxue disliked Li Zhaoxian, she still had a way of making him angry.
"Do you really think that by dragging me down, you can successfully take over the Crown Prince's Palace?"
Song Tangli was so angry that her face turned red, and she couldn't utter a single word for a long time. After a while, she had no choice but to change the subject:
"Why can't the silver in the treasury be withdrawn?" The question was blunt and unyielding.
This time, Song Tangxue didn't even look at her.
"Oh, I let you have that."
Unexpectedly, the other party admitted it so readily. Song Tangli trembled with anger: "There's so much money in the storeroom, all for the benefit of the whole family. You alone control the storeroom keys, and you won't let me take any. This is clearly settling a personal score! You…"
"You just said it yourself. This is for the Song family!" Song Tangxue turned around, a half-smile on her face. "You should know who the Song family is."
Song Tangli was trembling all over and couldn't utter a single complete sentence.
But at that moment, a dark yellow hem of clothing suddenly flashed before Song Tangli's eyes, and instantly, Song Tangli changed her appearance, putting on a pitiful expression.
"Sister, did I do something wrong? Why are you treating me like this?"
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, and she slowly moved closer to Song Tangxue.
What's going on now?
Song Tangxue raised an eyebrow.
"What are you doing?" A deep voice suddenly came from behind. But then, a mocking smile flashed in Song Tangli's eyes.
Reaching out and grabbing Song Tangxue's sleeve, Song Tangli pulled hard towards the center of the lake, and the two of them fell together towards the lotus pond.
Oh no…
Song Tangxue's mind went completely blank.
She couldn't swim since she was a child, and Song Tangli knew this weakness. She wanted to use her as a scapegoat.
Having resigned herself to her fate of falling into the water, Song Tangxue couldn't help but close her eyes.
But the next second, her body was caught by a pair of warm, rough, and strong hands. At the same time, she screamed, followed by the sound of water splashing. She felt a cool sensation on her face as water splashed onto her skin.
I opened my eyes and was met with a pair of eyes as deep as a cold pool.
Xie Qianzhong arrived unnoticed, dressed in black, his features cool and aloof. The light shining through the flower wall onto his face gave him an almost unreal appearance.
The lingering warmth on her body made Song Tangxue realize that it was all real.
"Lord Xie." Song Tangxue's eyes lit up and she called out to him. It wasn't until she heard the splashing water in her ears that she realized what was happening and quickly moved away from Xie Qianzhong.
"Thank you so much for saving me, sir." Song Tangxue said her thanks. Xie Qianzhong didn't say anything, just nodded slightly.
"Help...help me!"
In the lotus pond, Song Tangli frantically splashed water.
Crown Prince Li Zhaoxian, standing in front of them, looked anxious and his face was full of anger.
"Song Tangxue, you deliberately harmed her!"
Her voice suddenly rose, and Song Tangxue curled her red lips into a mocking smile: "Your Highness, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."
"My sister and I fell into the water together just now. If it weren't for Lord Xie's rescue, I would probably be in the water too."
"How can you question your Crown Princess without even knowing the facts?"
"Furthermore, if you don't come to my rescue, then my dear sister will really have to drown herself at the bottom of the pool."
Li Zhaoxian was speechless after hearing her sharp tongue.
He was clearly embarrassed, but when he caught sight of Xie Qianzhong's presence out of the corner of his eye, he had no choice but to suppress his anger and roar at the palace maids and eunuchs who rushed over beside him:
"What are you all standing there for? Go down and save them!"
With everyone's help, Song Tangli, who was soaking wet, was lifted out of the lotus pond. She was on the verge of death.
Lee So-hyeon took the cloak and covered himself completely, immediately attracting the attention of the banquet guests.
The Crown Princess's younger sister being held by the Crown Prince is a scene that seems quite meaningful, especially with Xie Qianzhong standing nearby.
Immediately, everyone's gossipy nature was piqued, but even after being rescued, Song Tangli still couldn't stay still.
"Crown Prince, sister, she didn't mean it..."
The voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone present to hear.
Immediately, everyone's eyes lit up.
"Song Tangxue, you framed your sister and caused her to fall into the water. I will not let you off!"
Li Zhaoxian glanced at Song Tangxue with disgust, but his eyes were full of tenderness as he looked down at Song Tangli.
"Ali has suffered so much, I will not let anyone off the hook."
Is this a clear case of deliberately provoking oneself to the very end?
Song Tangxue's eyes flashed; she would have to follow the two of them and do some serious calculations.
"Your Highness, are you convinced that I was the one who did it?"
"No..." Before Li Zhaoxian could speak, Song Tangli in his arms cried out first, her eyes darting away.
"My sister wouldn't hurt me!"
He looked as if he had been frightened by Song Tangxue.
Song Tangxue snorted coldly, a flash of coldness passing through her shimmering eyes: "Just now, my sister said that her foot was injured when she came, but she still chased me all the way here."
"Lord Xie was also present when what happened just now. Let's have someone knowledgeable explain it and give my sister justice."
Xie Qianzhong was aloof and didn't like to meddle in other people's business. When Song Tangxue mentioned him, she didn't expect him to speak up for her; she just casually brought up someone with a strong presence as a witness.
“Miss Song is right.” But unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Xie Qianzhong nodded, his cold face showing no emotion whatsoever.
"Xie Qianzhong!" Li Zhaoxian's face was bulging with veins. He didn't expect this person to go against him. He spat out these words through gritted teeth.
“Miss Song did indeed fall into the water on her own; it has nothing to do with Miss Song.”
Song Tangxue was surprised that he would help her like this, and her heart warmed instantly.
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