Chapter 112: One Link After Another
"That's it." Song Ci thought for a moment and continued, "One of the herbs in this soup counteracts plum blossoms. Your Majesty, after eating it, naturally felt unwell. This soup is a tonic, and you've been taking it constantly, and smelling plum blossoms constantly, so your illness hasn't healed."
The Imperial Noble Consort said sternly, "Go and take these plum blossoms away! Who on earth sent these flowers? Drag them away and give them thirty lashes."
After thirty strokes of the cane, the palace maids were shaking like sieves, fearing that they would be implicated.
Thirty may not sound like much, but if the force is strong enough, it will take months to recover. If you are in poor health, you may die.
Yuan'er had a cold face and took her people out.
The Royal Concubine finally regained some smile on her face, "You are a good person. This time you helped me find the crux of the problem, I should reward you."
"It is my honor to serve Her Majesty. Song Ci dare not take credit for it."
"Rewards are due for merit, and punishments are due for mistakes. This palace always rewards and punishes clearly."
Le Yi said with a frown, "Song Ci, don't refuse. My mother is very generous. If you have anything you want, just tell me. My mother will definitely get it for you."
"Good job, you're speaking up for this little girl."
"Mother, Song Ci is a very nice person. My daughter likes her."
The Imperial Concubine had never heard her daughter speak so highly of anyone before, and upon hearing this, she took a closer look at the Song Dynasty porcelain.
She was indeed beautiful, with fair skin and a beautiful face. She could be spotted in a crowd at a glance. Most importantly, she was intelligent. It was just that her family background was relatively low, otherwise she might have been able to be her son's wife.
"Tell me, is there anything you want?"
Song Ci pursed her lips, "In that case, I have an unwelcome request."
In a short time, it was time for Song Ci to leave the palace.
Le Yi stayed in the palace to have dinner with the Imperial Concubine, and the one who sent her out was naturally Prince Yu.
Along the way, the other party looked at her with a strange look, "Your Highness Prince Yu, if you want to say something, why not just say it."
"Look at you, Mother has already spoken, and you've wasted an opportunity."
"Waste? I don't think so."
"If it were anyone else, they would definitely ask for gold, silver, jewelry, or houses and land. But you got a chance to enter the palace and attend a palace banquet." Prince Yu looked at her with a strange light in his eyes.
"I grew up in the countryside and later came to the capital. I've seen a lot of the prosperity of the capital, but I've never seen how prosperous the palace is. I want to see it for myself. Is that strange?"
Prince Yu wanted to say it was very strange. Deep down, he felt that the Song Dynasty porcelain he knew was not a person who was greedy for these things.
So what is the purpose of asking for a chance to attend the palace banquet?
Although the relationship between the two had become closer after several times, it was still far from the point of exploring each other's private affairs, so Prince Yu naturally did not ask.
He thought for a moment and chuckled, "Miss Song seems to have a good relationship with Master Pei."
Song Ci's steps faltered for a moment, but she quickly continued forward. "I am of low status, while Master Pei is the crown prince and is trusted by the emperor. How could I have such ability to have a good relationship with Master Pei? Your Highness Prince Yu is overthinking it."
"Am I overthinking this?" Prince Yu raised the corner of his lips with a half-smile, but did not continue.
When they arrived at the palace gate, Song Ci was dumbfounded at the brand new and tall carriage.
Pei Ji said he would repair his carriage. Was it really a repair? It was simply a replacement, a bigger, more luxurious, and more exquisite one.
However, it is too eye-catching.
Prince Yu also saw the carriage and the people beside it, and said with a smile, "It seems Pei Ji has never treated a woman like this before. Miss Song San, you are the first one. Even the princess didn't respond with a polite word. I am even more curious about the relationship between you two."
"Mr. Pei broke my carriage, so it's not surprising to return it to me. It's getting late today, so I'll take my leave first."
She curtsied and walked towards the carriage.
The man walked up to her and said, "Mr. Pei said that the carriage should be returned and asked me to drive the carriage and take you back, young lady."
"Thank you."
In the carriage, Song Ci closed her eyes and rested. Thinking of everything she had experienced today, she suddenly curled her lips into a smile.
She was still thinking about how to find an opportunity to attend this banquet, and then the opportunity came right in front of her.
Although it was a bit extravagant to use a favor from the Imperial Concubine in exchange for the qualification to participate, Song Ci felt it was worth it.
She remembered that this palace banquet in her previous life was very lively.
How could she not participate?
After returning home, the Song family and the third branch did not openly break up, but everyone knew what was going on inside. After a few times, they also realized that Song Ci and the third branch were no longer as obedient as before and did not allow them to control them. They were quieter than before.
I just heard that Song Rouxi didn't eat anything all day and kept clamoring to go out.
Uncle Song issued a strict order that if Song Rouxi ran away, the maid under his care would be sold.
Now the maids guarding the gate were on high alert, fearing that Song Rouxi would run away.
Song Ci took a relaxing bath peacefully, her whole body immersed in the water of just the right temperature, her satin-like hair spread on the water surface. She tilted her head back to rest, a faint smile on her fair face.
She suddenly opened her eyes and said, "Wanxiang, there's news from the Yun family."
"Miss, the Yun family sent someone to deliver a message today. In a few days, the Qi old prince's family will hold a banquet, and she has confirmed that she will play at the banquet."
"Okay." Song Ci smiled.
A few days later, most people in Beijing knew that Prince Qi's family was going to hold a banquet.
Everyone knew his temper well, and while some secretly disdained and loathed him, they remained respectful on the surface. Everyone tacitly agreed to attend the banquet.
Old Prince Qi had a big belly and looked very kind.
If you don't know his background, you might think that his face shows a gentle temper and a kind heart.
How could I know that he was full of evil thoughts?
Yun Dajia put on her clothes with water sleeves and sat in the pavilion to tune the piano.
Old Prince Qi watched from afar, a hint of evil thoughts flashed in his eyes, and he walked straight towards her.
"Mr. Yun, I have heard of your great name for a long time. I wanted to invite you to perform in our mansion before, but you were never available." Old Prince Qi spoke politely, but Mr. Yun could also hear some dissatisfaction in his voice.
She cursed in her heart, if it wasn't for this zither, she would never come to Prince Qi's Mansion.
She distanced herself a little and spoke respectfully, "I was wrong before. Now, I heard that the prince was going to hold a banquet, so I came here to play the piano to liven up the atmosphere."
Old Prince Qi sneered, stepped forward, grasped her hand, and rubbed his fingers on her soft skin.
"Mr. Yun is such a great honor."
"I dare not respond to what Prince Qi said. Everyone knows how kind the prince is to the emperor. How dare I, a little girl, respond?"
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