Song Tangli couldn't stop her tears and sobbed uncontrollably. Her mother accompanied her back and asked someone to quickly fetch the family doctor.
She felt like she was going to vomit blood. She thought today's trip to the palace was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and she was curious about everything inside.
Who knew that the candles lit at the palace gate were ever-burning lamps? She said, "Why are these candles still burning in broad daylight?" She kindly blew them out and then gloated in front of the Empress Dowager, hoping to receive a reward.
The Empress Dowager, that old witch, flew into a rage, punishing me by making me kneel for an entire afternoon, and then ordering me to copy Buddhist scriptures to accumulate blessings for the people who were praying for the eternal lamp.
It must be that bitch Song Tangxue who poisoned the Empress Dowager's mind; I haven't even seen a shadow of the Empress Dowager all day.
It was late at night, and Song Tangli was so angry that she couldn't sleep. Thinking that that bitch Song Tangxue was still perfectly fine, she threw the pillow in her hand to the ground.
The young maid on night watch was hit but dared not move, kneeling on the ground trembling.
"Get out! You're in my way!" Song Tangli glared at the maid, who then ran out of the courtyard in a few quick steps.
Song Tangli calmed down for a moment, then suddenly thought of something, and a cruel smile slowly appeared on her lips.
Song Tangxue, since you won't let me have an easy time, I won't let you have an easy time either!
The darkness enveloped her, and her sinister laughter sounded like a demon crawling up from hell.
This time, I'll make sure you pay back everything, with interest.
"Someone come here!" Song Tangli couldn't wait to see Song Tangxue's expression change, so she called someone in and whispered the order.
Early the next morning, two ragged men, dressed like beggars, arrived at the gate of the Song residence and knelt there, shouting loudly.
"My unfilial daughter! Ever since she climbed the social ladder by marrying into the Song family, she's abandoned my husband and me in the countryside, neglecting us completely. We've supported her for so many years!" Liu cried and begged as she accused Song Tangxue.
"That damned bastard! Didn't he realize that after all these years of raising her, she's just an ungrateful wretch!" Wang Zhuzi spat viciously on the ground.
Both men were villagers from the countryside, with the vulgarity of peasants, and what they said afterward was naturally offensive, causing many wealthy families to close their doors.
It's absolutely unbearable to hear.
"Miss, Miss, wake up!"
Song Tangxue was woken up by Haitang. Still a little confused, she rubbed her eyes, but Haitang had already blurted out a string of words.
"Your adoptive parents are here, crying and begging for money at the door." Haitang's tone was not very good. She had heard her mistress mention the couple's mistreatment of her.
I had heard that Miss was from the Song family, so I thought I could extort some money from them. But the Song family refused to pay, so it was Miss's maternal grandmother who gave the money to settle the matter.
Now they're jealous of how well you're doing, and shamelessly they're trying to get close to you.
"I understand." My grandmother wouldn't leave any room for doubt when she did things, so this couple was probably deliberately lured here by someone with ulterior motives.
As for who it is, we'll find out when we go check.
"Miss Song, Madam wants you to hurry outside and settle your adoptive parents' affairs." Madam Song's maid looked at Song Tangxue, who was still getting ready, with schadenfreude.
"I understand," Song Tangxue said, still leisurely selecting earrings.
The maid didn't get any favors either, so she left on her own.
"Aren't you worried, Miss?" Haitang helped Song Tangxue tie her hair up, speaking up for her: "That couple is really despicable. They've already taken so many things from Madam Shen, and they're still not satisfied."
"What's the panic? They came to beg me. If I don't go, they won't run away, will they?" Song Tangxue leisurely put on her white jade earrings: "Bring me the male concubines that the Empress Dowager bestowed upon me. I'll wear those today."
When Song's mother heard the news, she was so happy that she ate an extra half bowl of porridge. Song's father was also off today, and since it was a rare opportunity to see Song Tangxue make a fool of herself, he naturally went along with her with great interest.
Mother Song feigned concern as she welcomed the two weathered old women in. Liu was stunned by Mother Song's gold and silver jewelry.
A surge of warmth welled up within her. If she could really get the money, she would follow the example of these wealthy ladies in Kyoto and become a gigolo herself.
Besides, that child has been weak since childhood, and now that his domineering maternal grandmother is no longer protecting him, he can easily get any money he wants.
After leading the two to a seat, Madam Song, tormented by Liu's vulgar words, asked the maid beside her, "Has the person not arrived yet?"
The maid was also very angry: "We went to invite Miss Song a long time ago, but she didn't seem to care at all and even had the mood to choose earrings."
A cold laugh escaped Song's mother's lips. It didn't matter; the happier she was now, the more miserable she would be later!
Song Tangxue arrived at a snail's pace after tidying herself up, prompting her mother to send someone to urge her several times.
Seeing that she had finally shown up, Song's mother breathed a sigh of relief, and Song Tangli immediately spoke:
"Why did you arrive so late, sister? Do you not care about our mother, or do you not care about our adoptive parents?"
"They've come all this way to see you, it's not right for you to put on airs like this, is it?"
Hearing her words, Song Tangxue finally confirmed who had attracted the vampire couple.
Last night, Song Tangli sent someone to invite the couple over; she couldn't wait a moment longer.
The couple were taken off the bed by someone who told them that their adopted daughter, Song Tangxue, was now doing very well in the capital and had a lot of money.
Wang Zhuzi and his wife were still worried about retaliation from the Shen family and dared not respond.
The man tossed a bag of silver coins to Liu, whose eyes widened in astonishment: "This amount of money is just a drop in the ocean compared to the money you went to Song Tangxue to ask for."
“Song Tangxue’s maternal grandmother is dead and she is not favored by the Crown Prince. She has no place in the Song family. If you want, you can use your parents’ name to take all her money.”
Ultimately, Liu was blinded by greed and agreed to the request. She then traveled to the capital that very night.
"Yes, I've raised you for so long, and I've never seen you come back to visit your old mother!" Liu stood up angrily, her cheeks puffed out, and even imagined slapping her across the face as she had done countless times before.
With so many people around and their changed status, Liu dared not do it again.
"Madam Liu, don't be angry. My sister has become a bit arrogant since she was brought back. Sister, you should apologize to your mother quickly." Song Tangli stood by, seemingly genuinely concerned for her, acting as a troublemaker.
"I told you she should be raised by my side. The Song family is all bullshit!" Wang Zhuzi was blinded by money and spoke recklessly. Looking at Song Tangxue's gold and silver jewelry and the silks and satins on her body, he was being provoked.
This was exactly the effect Song Tangxue wanted; she had specially chosen that Shu brocade dress today, which was shimmering and dazzling.
Upon hearing his words, the Song family members' expressions clearly changed, but they were then tempted by the idea of Song Tangxue suffering a loss.
"Your brother is seriously ill, you can't just stand by and watch him die!" Liu looked Song Tangxue up and down greedily.
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