Chapter 172 Conspiracy with the Liang Family
Here, the Liang family couldn't wait for the Song family's letter. Liang Lao San tugged at Mrs. Liang's sleeve and howled, "Mother, where is the wife you said you would marry me? I want a beautiful wife!"
He curled his lips and saliva flowed down the corners of his mouth.
He rolled around on the ground and made a scene, and the fine silk and satin on his body became dirty.
Mrs. Liang helped her son up with a distressed look on her face, cursing, "Are you all blind? If the Third Young Master loses even a hair, I'll sell you all out."
The maids dared not make a sound, and they came forward one by one to support and brush off the dust.
It was no secret that the maids in the Liang family mansion were all afraid of the Third Young Master, who could go crazy and torture people at any time. But in Madam Liang's heart, her son was the apple of her eye. What was wrong with her beloved child torturing these inferior people?
After getting up, Liang Lao San still felt unsatisfied, so he grabbed the maid beside him, pinched her soft flesh hard, and turned her 90 degrees.
"Bad, bad! I want a beautiful wife, a beautiful wife!"
The maid was in pain but didn't dare to scream, tears streaming down her face.
Madam Liang felt a headache from the noise. She rubbed her forehead and turned to the nanny beside her and asked, "Why haven't the Song family sent the things over yet?"
"I don't know either. It's been two days and there's still no news."
Mrs. Liang suddenly sneered, "Are they going back on their word? Since my son has already taken a fancy to her, there is absolutely no reason for them to go back on their word. Go and tell the Song family that if they don't send the item over, they can expect the Liang family's wrath."
"yes."
The nanny quickly arrived at the Song family and scolded Li Yao, who had a bitter smile on her face. The last words made her shudder.
This was using Boss Song's official position to threaten her. Thinking of her and Boss Song's precarious relationship, she would never let the Liang family target Boss Song.
He then went back and told the story to Old Lady Song again, adding fuel to the fire and speeding up the story, making Old Lady Song so angry that she had chest pain.
"Oh, you can't delay the boss! Marry her. Tie up that little bitch Song Ci and marry her off to me."
"Mom." Li Yao smiled bitterly. "Is it because I don't want to? Isn't it because the third brother's family doesn't agree? They've been guarding against us like thieves these past few days. Tell me, are we still a family?"
Old Lady Song patted her chest and stepped into her shoes. "Come on, follow me. I wonder if the Third Brother has given up on me as his mother."
"Wait." Li Yao pulled Old Lady Song's sleeve, "Mom, this won't work."
"Why not?" Old Mrs. Song was still angry about Song Lao San's disobedience, and she became even angrier after hearing this.
"Force won't work. Why don't we think of a way to make Song Ci and the young master of the Liang family have a fait accompli. That way, the third brother's family will have to accept it even if they don't want to." Li Yao lowered his voice.
Old Mrs. Song's eyes lit up and she immediately thought this was a good idea.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
This method was too dirty. Li Yao thought that if she did it herself, it would be embarrassing if she was discovered and told about it. The Song family wouldn't cover up for her now. But if Old Lady Song got involved, it would be different. The Song family would not give in to the monks, but to the Buddha. For Old Lady Song's sake, they would also keep this matter secret.
After making up his mind, Li Yao packed up his clothes and turned to walk towards the Liang family.
The next day.
Song Ci was ordered to go to the main room.
Fearing that his daughter might be forced, Song Laosan cautiously expressed his desire to go along.
When they arrived at the main house, Old Lady Song, Li Yao, Song Rouxi and others changed their previous harsh tone and spoke much more gently.
"I was not thoughtful enough in this matter. I didn't take Song Ci's feelings into consideration. I originally thought it was a good marriage, but I didn't expect that my good intentions would lead to bad consequences. Third brother, please don't blame me."
Li Yao took all the blame on himself and apologized sincerely.
Song Lao San looked suspicious, "Is sister-in-law really giving up?"
"Really!" Li Yao said with certainty, his eyes rolling as he added, "But you also know that your eldest brother works in the Ministry of Rites after all, and he sees Lord Liang all the time. We can't let their relationship become too awkward, so I thought that even if the marriage fails, we can't become enemies. I might as well take Song Ci to the Liang family and explain things clearly, and let this matter drop right here."
"Tell me clearly why you want to bring me along." Song Ci quickly caught the loophole in her words.
Li Yao was the one who wholeheartedly promoted this matter. Logically, if he wanted to refuse, he could just go alone. But he insisted on taking me with him. What he was thinking was self-evident.
Li Yao explained, "Isn't it because I think bringing you in person would be more sincere? Besides, Madam Liang is easy to talk to. She likes you. If you talk to her nicely, the matter will be resolved, and it won't affect your uncle's official position."
After saying this, Song Ci did not answer immediately.
Old Lady Song angrily shouted, "I've already told you to let this go. You're just going to show up and try to be humble, but why are you still dithering? You're not going to be satisfied until your uncle's official position is gone, are you? You're a family of troublemakers."
Although he said that, Song Laosan felt something was wrong and was about to refuse.
Song Ci: "Okay, I agree."
"Daughter, you don't..." Song Laosan hurriedly tried to stop her.
"Dad, don't worry. Grandma and auntie would never harm me."
If I don't let my father see clearly the dirty thoughts and actions of this family, how can I let go of the grace of raising me for so many years?
So even though she knew the other party's plan, Song Ci still planned to go, but she was not without any preparation.
"Okay, I knew you were a good kid. Don't worry, to reassure your father, I'll bring Rouxi and Song Ying along to accompany you."
After hearing this, Song Lao San finally felt relieved. Since the other two girls of the Song family were brought along, his sister-in-law and mother would not do anything reckless.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Li Yao looked outside with a happy face and said, "It's still early, why don't we go today and find out about this matter as soon as possible."
Song Ci: "Okay, but I need to go back to the yard to change clothes first."
Old Lady Song curled her lips, "You are the only one who has too many things to do."
Li Yao didn't care. As long as her plan could be followed, it didn't matter if she waited a little longer.
Back in the yard, Qiao Xianglan held her daughter's hand, her eyes red. "Do you really have to go? If you go to someone else's territory, I'm afraid you'll suffer."
"Mom, don't worry. I promise I'll be back safe and sound soon. If this matter isn't resolved, the quarrel between the eldest wife and my grandmother will never end."
Qiao Xianglan thought about it and agreed. It must be a big deal to have the doors closed every day these days.
"Well, why don't you let me go with you?" She was still worried and made this suggestion.
Seeing her mother so worried, Song Ci was both moved and amused. If her mother left, how could Li Yao and others carry out their plan with full enthusiasm?
"Mom, you really don't have to worry. Just wait for me at home."
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