Chapter 226 What I, Song Jiyun, want, I will definitely get!
"Song Jiyun, the younger sister of the disgraced official Song Yitang, pays her respects to Your Majesty and Your Highness."
Despite the intense pain in his elbow, Song Jiyun bowed.
"This humble woman dares not ask for any reward; Your Majesty's good health is my greatest wish."
"Song Yitang".
His Majesty seemed to sigh, then said, "Your brother's crime has nothing to do with you, and besides, you have rendered meritorious service in saving the Emperor. I grant you this promise on behalf of the Empress."
"Come and find me when you've made up your mind."
The emperor and empress returned to their camp.
Madam Zhou rushed forward anxiously, "Yun'er, are you alright!"
When Old Madam Zhou touched her arm, she gasped in pain.
"Your arm! Come on, let's go back first!"
Song Jiyun nodded obediently, and before leaving, she glanced in Zhou Congxian's direction.
Zhou Congxian was leading the Imperial Guards to deal with the bear.
Song Jiyun let out a deep breath and followed Old Madam Zhou back first.
She did not just sacrifice herself.
Instead, while everyone was staring in terror at the black bear, she saw Zhou Congxian leap off his horse, and three soldiers formed a human wall to give him leverage.
Zhou Congxian successfully killed the black bear, narrowly escaping danger.
Even if he didn't succeed, with Zhou Congxian's skills, he could still deflect most of the black bear's attack.
She and the Empress will at most suffer some injuries.
No matter how you look at it, it's a good deal to sell now.
He was meritorious for saving the emperor.
These four words were enough to turn her fortunes around.
Huang Qiuning clutched her wildly pounding heart, "She... she truly is a woman who is just as capable as any man!"
That day, Song Jiyun made things difficult for the embroiderers from the moment she entered the Ni Chang Embroidery Shop, and she watched it from beginning to end.
She still wouldn't like her now, but that didn't stop her from admiring her for being a truly brave person.
Meng Shilan watched the dramatic scene unfold, but her expression remained largely unchanged.
Song Jiyun's actions were indeed beyond her expectations.
People who used to refuse to suffer even the slightest loss are now willing to risk their lives to save others.
A dramatic scene unfolded in the hunting grounds.
The Imperial Guard set up an extra checkpoint at the edge of the woods.
Those who return from hunting will check one more time to make sure the animals they brought back are completely dead.
Fu'er and Xuan'er were also repeatedly warned not to go near the woods.
After such a fright, the Empress returned to the palace ahead of schedule.
The hunting season is ample, a full twelve hours, and the hunters will gradually return by dawn the next day.
The hunting grounds are noticeably less lively than they were yesterday.
Those who were easily frightened hid in their tents and didn't come out.
His Majesty ordered the black bear meat to be distributed to various prefectures for stewing and calming their nerves.
The black bear only has four paws, and the imperial chef was instructed to reserve one for Song Jiyun, who had bravely saved the emperor.
She enjoys it all by herself.
Not to mention the British Duke's Mansion, even Zhou Congxian didn't have it.
The remaining three were distributed among the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the Marquis of Wanning's mansion, and the Qin mansion.
Looking at the stewed bear paws that were now tender and soft, Madam Zhou said, "Yun'er, this was specially bestowed upon you by His Majesty. Please have some."
Song Jiyun's right hand was wrapped in gauze and fixed with a bamboo stick.
She sat up with the help of her maid.
"Grandma, please eat first."
Old Madam Zhou gave her a reproachful look, "This is a gift from the Emperor, why are you still refusing it?"
"There are only four bear paws in total, and you got one all by yourself. This is the honor you deserve."
Song Jiyun's face was still a little pale, and she looked at Old Madam Zhou with gratitude.
"If it weren't for my great-aunt's love and care, Yun'er wouldn't be where she is today. This honor doesn't belong to Yun'er alone."
She then turned to the Duke of England, saying, "Yun'er can't possibly finish all of this by herself, and His Majesty's gift shouldn't be wasted."
"Why don't we eat together?"
Madam Zhou nodded. "Yun'er is so thoughtful."
As she spoke, she asked Mama Gao to divide the bear into two pieces, giving one half to Song Jiyun and the other half to Zhou Congxian.
Zhou Congxian is currently on duty and has not yet returned.
Madam Zhou encouraged Song Jiyun to deliver it.
Song Jiyun forced a smile. She couldn't quite figure out what kind of feelings she had for him.
She hated him, hated that he ruined her family, and hated that he used her.
But she was unwilling to give up.
Why should she be the one to be abandoned?
When Song Jiyun stepped out of the tent, she could immediately feel that the gazes directed at her were much more friendly.
She straightened her back.
His Majesty has already said that her brother's corruption has nothing to do with her.
She shouldn't bear the stigma of her brother.
Zhou Congxian was in the stable, brushing his mount.
The stables are some distance from the tent area, and there are four large stables.
As soon as Song Jiyun arrived at the stable, he heard voices coming from the stable behind it.
"Lord Zhou, I heard that Miss Song is your cousin. I didn't expect her to be so brave!"
"Um."
Zhou Congxian's voice was very soft, and no emotion could be discerned from it.
"My lord, I heard that Miss Song almost married him. Today His Majesty said that Song the traitor has nothing to do with her. Anyway, she has always lived in the Duke of Ying's mansion. Will you rekindle your relationship?"
Song Jiyun stopped abruptly.
She did think about it in the dead of night.
If she weren't a daughter of the Song family, would things be different? Would they avoid her like the plague?
Song Jiyun didn't know how long she had waited, so long that she felt the question she had just heard was a hallucination.
"Master Zhou?"
"Won't."
It was only autumn, yet the sounds that came through were chillingly cold.
The next moment, the person who spoke came out.
"Miss Song, are you well?"
Seemingly not expecting the person in question to be there, the soldier hurriedly ran away.
Zhou Congxian came out, glanced at her injured arm, and was about to leave.
"Your Highness."
Song Jiyun called out to him, her voice trembling slightly.
"The bear paws that His Majesty bestowed upon you were specially sent to you by my great-aunt."
"You eat it yourself."
Zhou Congxian left without the slightest hesitation.
As Song Jiyun watched his indifferent back, the fragile rift in her heart, which she had been struggling to maintain, collapsed instantly.
"Father!"
A tiny little one ran into Zhou Congxian's arms from a distance.
"Good girl, Fu'er."
“Mother said His Majesty bestowed bear paws upon us. We can’t finish them all, so Father, let’s eat them together.”
"OK."
Even though Song Jiyun couldn't see his expression, his back view exuded joy.
She was a joke to him time and time again.
The hatred in his eyes surged forth once more.
She clenched her teeth in resentment.
Zhou Congxian is what I, Song Jiyun, want.
You will definitely get it!
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