Li Zhaoxian felt sorry for Song Tangli after all. Facing her tears, he took her hand and said, "Ali will be family from now on. You'll understand your Crown Prince brother, right?"
Seeing Li Zhaoxian's beaming face, Song Tangli could only swallow her dissatisfaction: "Of course, Ah Li hopes that Crown Prince Brother is doing well."
If they go to the Crown Prince's residence together in the future, she will be the Crown Princess, and this shop will fall into her hands!
Thinking of this, Song Tangli felt a little better and smiled brightly.
"I and Ali are thinking the same thing." Li Zhaoxian was pleased, having gained both wealth and beauty; who could be as lucky as him?
Thinking of the beautiful women, Li Zhaoxian couldn't help but glance at the two of them.
Song Tangxue is an impeccable beauty, and she and Song Tangli must have really been bullying each other.
Song Tangxue is like a celestial being; compared to Song Tangli, it's like bullying a "person."
The close proximity allowed Song Tangli to easily notice Li Zhaoxian's change. Suppressing her anger, Song Tangli said, "Crown Prince, Father always said that your decisions are wise and that you will surely become a sage ruler in the future."
Song Tangli carefully chose her words, determined not to let Li Zhaoxian's gaze remain fixed on Song Tangxue.
She knew that her looks couldn't compare to Song Tangxue's, so she responded by playing to her strengths and avoiding her weaknesses.
How can one last long if one relies on beauty to please others?
Once this face is ruined in the future, this worry will be eliminated.
As expected, Lee So-hyeon's gaze returned to her: "Is that so? Right Chancellor, you flatter me."
"It is Your Highness's wisdom that makes me feel I have followed the right person." Father Song smiled broadly. His daughter knew how to handle things, recommending him in this way and allowing him to gain face in front of Li Zhaoxian.
"Your Highness cares deeply for the people, and is naturally radiant and possesses a jade-like beauty. The world is fortunate to have you."
These words of praise made Li Zhaoxian feel very comfortable.
“Yes, Father Song often mentions you.” Song Tangxue’s lips curled up, as if she had thought of something interesting and continued the conversation with Father Song.
Mr. and Mrs. Song were both somewhat surprised. Had their child changed his personality today?
No, she used to speak up for Song's father like that, a long, long time ago, but actually not that long ago.
Song Tangxue has changed so much that they are almost forgetting the obsequious Song Tangxue of the past.
Did they realize this approach was ineffective and change their strategy?
"Father Song even said he would give the ancestral sword to His Highness the Crown Prince," Song Tangxue said casually, toying with the teacup in her hand.
When Song's parents suffered a heart attack, they discovered that the sword was a genuine heirloom, something that very few people knew about. How did Song Tangxue find out about it?
"There has never been a precious sword in the manor." Madam Song pinched her fingertips, forcing herself to remain calm and not give herself away.
"Of course it is! It's right behind the ancestral hall. The sword is two feet and one inch long, forged from black iron, with a golden dragon carved on the hilt and inlaid with a luminous pearl. The blade is as white as autumn frost." Song Tangxue described the sword's appearance in detail.
Li Zhaoxian's gaze was noticeably intense: "Isn't this the Nine Dragon Sword from the previous dynasty?"
Mr. Song's smile had faded, and his face turned ashen. Mrs. Song pinched his waist to bring him back to his senses.
"Yes, Father Song's admiration for you is like a never-ending river. He said he wanted to give Your Highness a surprise. Perhaps it was because I said that that Mother was unhappy and was so quick to deny it." Song Tangxue even made an excuse for her mother's denial.
The smile on his face looked malicious no matter how you looked at it.
Song's mother stared at Song Tangxue with bloodlust in her eyes, while Song Tangxue calmly met her gaze.
"Yes, this is a wedding gift prepared for His Highness." Father Song said through gritted teeth, his heart bleeding.
Li Zhaoxian patted his shoulder with satisfaction: "Right Prime Minister, I have high hopes for you!"
Mr. Song forced a smile.
"By the way, my sister told me about this. I've never even seen this sword before. If Your Highness gets your hands on it, you must broaden my horizons." Song Tangxue added fuel to the fire, as if that wasn't enough.
"If my sister hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that Father was so loyal." He shifted all the blame onto Song Tangli.
It's more interesting to watch them fight like dogs.
Seeing the vortex of the incident engulf her, Song Tangli cursed inwardly, feeling utterly miserable under the questioning gazes of her parents.
Because Lee So-hyun was present, she couldn't explain.
"Really? Ah Li is indeed of one mind with me. I love your personality of always thinking of me!" Li Zhaoxian happily tapped Song Tangli's nose, unable to hide the joy on his face.
The Nine Dragon Sword of the previous dynasty was renowned, but after the country was destroyed, no one has seen it, which is truly regrettable.
Song Tangxue lowered her head: "It's all Ali's duty."
Song's parents were reluctant to stay and took Song Tangli with them to say goodbye and leave.
The three walked away with tense faces. Before they even left the Crown Prince's residence, they reached a quiet place, where Song's father couldn't help but scold Song Tangli: "Why did you mention that sword to your sister for no reason?"
"I didn't tell her." Song Tangli was at a loss for words, tears streaming down her face. Her mother, who usually comforted her, looked at her coldly, her eyes filled with disappointment.
They clearly didn't believe her.
"How could you not know the value of that sword? If not you, who else would tell Song Tangxue? Old Madam Song?" Song's mother looked terrible, her heart aching so much she was about to faint, and she had no time to comfort Song Tangli.
"Only a few members of the Song family know this. Song Tangxue herself said it was you who told her. Who else knows besides you!" Seeing her crying, Song's father was furious. He gripped the wooden railing with both hands and turned his face away from Song Tangli.
They had spoiled Song Tangli too much, making her forget what she should and shouldn't say.
"Your mother asked you, was it when you were angry with Song Tangxue that you said your father wanted to give the precious sword to the crown prince?"
After all, she had been raised by his side since childhood, and Song's mother felt sorry for her. If it was an unintentional mistake, she would accept it.
"No, I never mentioned the sword to Song Tangxue." Song Tangli hadn't done it, so why should she admit it?
"You're still lying!" Mr. Song turned around angrily and glared at him. "Count how many stupid things you've done lately!"
Song's mother stopped him, saying, "We're still at the Crown Prince's residence, so be careful."
"What are you being careful about?" Li Zhaoxian walked out from behind with a stern expression, stood next to Song Tangli, and blocked her slender body: "I'm not here, and this is how you bully A-Li?"
Mr. and Mrs. Song's smiles froze: "No..."
"If I hadn't stumbled upon this today, I wouldn't have known that all the pampering I've shown you was a lie." Li Zhaoxian interrupted them with a domineering air and a cold glare.
"No, that's not true. Our attitude towards Ali has remained the same for ten years. Ali knows this best. Her father was just a little anxious." Song's mother hurriedly tried to smooth things over.
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