Chapter 144 Enemies

I have to say, Yang Lie knows how to hurt people.

When Minister Song heard his words, his face immediately turned dark, as if he had been dipped in an ink pool.

He said unhappily, "My daughter hasn't even left the house yet, and it's not right for the Marquis of Changxing to take her away, right?"

Yang Lie raised his lips and smiled, "It's not logical but it's reasonable. After all, Ah Yu's situation is different. She is injured now and needs to find a place to recuperate. Lord Song doesn't even know where to stay tonight, so how can he accommodate Ah Yu? Don't you think so?"

Although he was extremely angry, Minister Song still said stubbornly, "Don't worry, Marquis Changxing. Even if I have to sacrifice my reputation, I will never let my children live on the streets!"

He had been in office for more than ten years, and not only had he made many colleagues and friends, but there were also many people who wanted to curry favor with him.

Could it be that he couldn't even find a place to live after he spread the word?

As soon as he finished speaking, Doctor Ning, who had come to the house yesterday, ran out in a hurry.

"It's bad, Master Song. The young lady's condition has worsened and she urgently needs some medicinal herbs!"

When Minister Song took the prescription she handed over and took a look at it, his eyes turned black instantly.

Millennium Ganoderma Lucidum, Tianshan Snow Lotus, Cordyceps sinensis, Ambergris...

Each of them is a valuable and precious medicinal material.

His pockets are now cleaner than his face, where can he get the money?

With a burning feeling in his heart, he asked in a bad tone, "Doctor Ning, what happened? Why did Yuqiu's injury suddenly get worse? Wasn't she fine yesterday?"

Xie Zhuoning blinked and said innocently, "Yesterday I thought Miss Song only had some superficial injuries, but when I examined her today, I found that her internal organs had been injured to varying degrees! I don't know who was so cruel to beat her like this, do you know, Master Song?"

Feeling guilty, Minister Song didn't even dare to respond.

Xie Zhuoning continued, "But don't worry, my Lord. As long as we prepare all the medicines on this prescription and take them for three months, I guarantee that Miss Song will be as lively as before!"

Three consecutive months? ! ! !

He could still think of a way to find someone to mix up a dose of medicine for him and have him take it for three months, but he might as well use his life as medicine!

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Xie Zhuoning deliberately said, "No way, no way, Lord Song wouldn't be so reluctant to use these few herbs to save his own daughter, right?"

"Nonsense! How could I be reluctant to do so?" Minister Song raised his voice, angry and humiliated.

Glancing at Yang Lie standing beside him, he coughed twice, "It's just that I really can't bear to reject the feelings of Changxing Hou for Yuqiu. Otherwise, let's do as Changxing Hou just suggested."

It sounds very sanctimonious, but he is just impatient to get rid of the burden.

Yang Lie laughed sarcastically, "Sir Song, aren't you afraid of being unreasonable now?"

His face flushed, and Minister Song said, "I've thought about it. You and Yuqiu are married by the emperor. Even if you take her away, no one will say anything. There are many things going on in and out of the Song Mansion now. It's better to leave Yuqiu to the care of the marquis."

"Then I would like to thank Lord Song for his help." Yang Lie bowed in a fake manner.

When he looked up, his eyes met Xie Zhuoning's, and they smiled at each other.

Done!

Yang Fangwen, who was standing aside, stared at Doctor Ning and the more he looked, the more familiar he looked.

This is not...

"Master Yang," Yang Lie suddenly called him, "Which branch are you from?"

Yang Fangwen came back to his senses and said hurriedly, "I am from the Longxi Yang family."

"The Yang family of Nanyang also migrated from Longxi. So, we are actually relatives. We should visit each other more often when we have time."

Changxing Hou took the initiative to build connections, and Yang Fangwen was of course happy to see it happen, and immediately took the initiative to strike up a conversation.

The two exchanged greetings for a while, and Yang Lie said, "It's a shame that I met you too late, Lord Yang. It's a pity that I was delayed today, otherwise I would have talked to you in detail!"

Yang Fangwen understood what was meant. He immediately bowed and said, "It just so happens that I have official duties to attend to. When you are free, I will definitely prepare a banquet and have a few drinks with you."

When he left, he walked past people without even glancing at them, as if he had never seen Xie Zhuoning.

Yang Lie looked at his back and murmured, "What a smart guy."

The ancestors of the Longxi Yang family were punished for offending the majesty of heaven and were not allowed to take part in the imperial examinations for three generations. Yang Fangwen should be the fourth generation descendant.

In other words, he has no family to rely on and has reached his current position entirely on his own.

The position of Jingzhao Prefecture Governor is a lucrative one, and many people are eyeing this position.

Yet he can remain in this position unshakably. If not a shrewd man, what else could he be?

Turning his head, Yang Lie asked Xie Zhuoning in a low voice, "This Jingzhao prefect is so powerful, don't you consider pulling him down?"

Xie Zhuoning shook his head and said, "I don't know where to start."

This was not the first or second time she had dealt with Yang Fangwen. This guy was very smooth and tactful in his dealings.

Even if it is a two-party game and he is caught in the middle, he can find a delicate balance in the gap.

Although he sometimes turns a blind eye, he is still fair in distinguishing right from wrong.

So she didn't regard him as an enemy, nor did she regard him as an object of seduction.

Yang Lie reminded, "It would be fine if he remained neutral, but if he took sides, he would be a dangerous character."

This reminded Xie Zhuoning.

She could choose not to interfere with Yang Fangwen, but she could never let Xiao Bicheng interfere with Prince Yong.

Not long after, the palace nanny helped Song Yuqiu out.

She gasped for breath with every step, her face pale, as if she was going to faint in the next second.

Compared with the way he was just jumping on one foot just to watch the excitement, he is like two completely different people.

Xie Zhuoning's mouth twitched, "..."

Could this girl act any more exaggerated?

But exaggeration also has its advantages. Song Jian was afraid that Song Yuqiu would die in front of him, so he didn't say anything he wanted to say and quickly asked Yang Lie to take the person away.

Not to mention Song Jian was anxious, Song Yuqiu was also anxious.

If she doesn't walk faster, she'll start to smile uncontrollably!

After getting on the carriage and driving away from the Song family, Song Yuqiu leaned on Xie Zhuoning in a very ungraceful manner and burst into laughter.

"Did you see Song Jian's expression just now? He looked like Bao Gong. If he stood outside at night, he wouldn't be able to see anyone else!"

Doesn’t he claim to be an honest official?

Now he was penniless and had nothing inside or outside, which was exactly what he wished for.

But the tigress in his family and Song Yuyao are used to a good life, and I don’t know if they can adapt to their new life?

Just thinking about it makes me feel refreshed!

Xie Zhuoning smiled as he looked at her and said, "You, please tone down your teeth."

She's laughing with her teeth bared and her body bent backwards. How does she look like a girl at all?

Song Yuqiu grinned, "Hehe, I'm so happy, I can't help it."

Don't be ridiculous, she wants to sing "Today is a Good Day" right now!

I was just afraid of getting beaten, so I held back.

Yang Lie complained in a low voice, "Jumping up and down like a monkey."

He didn't even dare to think about how he would save face if others saw the wife of Marquis Changxing in this state after marriage.

"Who do you think is a monkey?" Song Yuqiu glanced at him and said with disdain, "I think you are the monkey, a skinny monkey without even two pounds of meat!"

"Can you say that again?"

"Say it again, say it again! Skinny monkey, skinny monkey, skinny monkey!"

The two men refused to give in and the fight got very intense.

Xie Zhuoning's head was about to explode.

These two guys are like enemies.

She began to doubt whether it was right or wrong to let Song Yuqiu and Yang Lie have a fake marriage.