Chapter 147 Song Lan's Sympathy
Song Ci looked around and his eyes finally fell on the portrait. The girl in the painting was still smiling, but that smile looked like Huai Zhen's, just as cold and indifferent.
The moment Song Ci looked into the portrait's eyes, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt like the person in the portrait had come alive. There was a hint of spirit in their eyes, as if they were no longer satisfied with being in the painting and were eager to come into the human world.
This realization made her shudder. Paintings are inanimate objects, so how could she come up with such an idea?
...
"What did you say? The person was lost!" Alin almost jumped up.
"I am incompetent. There was a veil at the entrance to the house. I was not careful, and Miss Song... could not see it."
"The same goes for my subordinates."
Alin looked at the two of them with disappointment, feeling a little hesitant. Should he tell the young master about this?
As he was hesitating, he heard a muffled groan from inside the door.
Oh no, the young master must have been poisoned.
He didn't care about anything else and rushed in.
Over the course of an hour, Song Ci felt the air grow colder and colder, and her consciousness began to blur. The door finally opened again, and it was the same child who spoke, "Miss, the master said it's time."
Wanxiang supported the shaky Song Ci, her face full of anger, "This room is weird, what on earth does your master want to do?"
"I don't know what the master is going to do."
Realizing that the other person was just a child and perhaps didn't know what to do, Wan Xiang felt depressed and supported Song Ci as they walked out.
Huai Zhen was still there, frowning as he watched this scene.
Song Ci leaned against Wanxiang, his face pale, his eyes, which had been bright just now, half closed, and he looked weak and powerless, which made people feel pity.
He hurried over, and before Wanxiang could stop him, she saw him lift up Song Ci's hand and take her pulse.
Then he sighed, "This body is really weak."
Wan Xiang was furious. He asked his own lady for help but was disgusted. His lady was already in this state, but he didn't even show any concern. How could this person be like this!
I can never come back to this damn place again.
"Take her to the guest room to rest. She can't leave in her current state."
Wanxiang also wanted to refuse, she wanted to curse, but Song Ci really looked weak and powerless, and it was obvious that she couldn't leave right now, so she could only let the child lead them to the guest room to rest.
There are differences between each room. This guest room is small, but decorated very warmly, which is completely different from the previous one.
Little boy: "I'll go get you some hot water."
"Okay. I'll take care of my lady here."
Song Ci had recovered some strength, and she also realized that something was wrong in the room just now. The room was very strange, and the people inside had their strength drained away silently.
She felt so weak all over that she didn't even have the strength to walk.
If she hadn't confirmed that Huai Zhen hadn't poisoned her, or what she ate, she would have thought she was poisoned. Otherwise, how could she explain the symptoms?
"Miss, are you feeling better?" Wanxiang was almost going crazy with worry, but when she saw her wake up, she finally felt relieved.
"I'm feeling better."
The little boy came in with a kettle of tea. He put the kettle down and was about to leave. Song Ci hurriedly stopped him, "Don't go yet, little master. I'm sorry to bother you just now. Do you like these candies?"
She took out a few candies from her sleeve and coaxed him.
The little boy was indeed hesitant. He blinked and looked at Song Ci cautiously before slowly walking up to him, taking it and saying thank you.
"Is it delicious?" Song Ci smiled when she saw him peeling one and putting it in his mouth.
"It's delicious, much better than the food here."
"Are you the only two here?"
Perhaps the candies had won the child's favor, he hesitated and shook his head, "No, there are others. It's just..."
"Just something."
"It's just that the master doesn't want them to show up. They clean the house at night every day and go back to the house after cooking during the day. They can only come out and move around after dark when the master goes to bed."
Such strange rules, such strange behavior, Song Ci just felt that everything was weird.
"Is your master ashamed? Why does he do this?" Wanxiang was already dissatisfied with Huaizhen and spoke rudely.
"The master is very considerate, and many girls like him."
The child spoke innocently. Wan Xiangqi was cursing. Was that what she meant? But this Huai Jue was indeed good-looking. He was almost comparable to Master Pei.
"It's getting late. You should get some rest and leave, otherwise you won't be able to leave if it's too late." The little boy finished the candy in his hand, sucked his fingers with satisfaction, and reminded the two.
"Okay, thank you, Master."
The child walked away.
On the way back in the carriage, Wanxiang felt something was wrong and begged, "Miss, my dear Miss, let's not go there tomorrow. This house is too strange, don't you think?"
"You're right."
Wanxiang thought she agreed and smiled happily, "Then we won't go. Just rest at home. You're tired today."
"You're right, but I'm going anyway."
"This, how can this be possible?" Wanxiang was so scared that she stuttered.
Why would a young lady want to go to such a scary place? Is she stupid?
"If you don't learn how to cultivate a tiger, you won't get a tiger cub. If tomorrow is the same situation, we won't go."
Wanxiang murmured in her heart, but she also knew that once Song Ci made up her mind, no one could change her mind.
Song Lan studied with Lin Huo's teacher during the day and returned home at night. Fortunately, the academy was not far away, otherwise he would not be able to make the round trip.
"I finally understand why Lin Huo, who is younger than me, is so powerful." Song Lan said excitedly, "This teacher from Luli Academy once served in the cabinet, but later withdrew and resigned to teach at Luli Academy."
It is not easy to pass the exam. It is even rarer to pass the exam, become a member of the cabinet, and then choose to resign.
In the previous life, Song Ci knew nothing about Lin Huo's life. She only knew that he was extremely talented, had passed the imperial examinations with top marks, and finally made a name for himself in the court. But this was the first time she heard about his teacher.
"In that case, you should learn carefully and not waste the opportunity."
Song Lan nodded. "Of course, but..." He changed the subject, "Lin Huo is quite popular. Several girls from the teachers' families in the academy have set their sights on him, but he remained calm and refused all the gifts and kindness they offered."
As he spoke, he looked at Song Ci's expression. Seeing that she remained calm, he shed a tear of sympathy for Lin Huo. It seemed that his sister had no interest in Lin Huo at all?
Anyone with eyes, not a blind person, can see Lin Huo's feelings for his sister.
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