Chapter 181: The Hongmen Banquet Designed for Song Dynasty Porcelain
A small matter? This is not a small matter. It is equivalent to telling everyone that the Song family is close to the prince.
Boss Song stroked his beard and even looked at Li Yao with a more favorable expression.
"It's just that my second uncle, aunt and Song Ying have been very cold these days. It's not our fault. Besides, Song Ying has always wanted to marry into a wealthy family, and the Liang family is just the right choice..." Song Rouxi stirred her handkerchief and expressed her dissatisfaction with the second house in a hesitant tone.
"Don't worry about it." Boss Song waved his hand. "In the future, the Song family will still rely on us, the eldest branch. They will eventually figure it out. As long as the prince is here, they will have to rely on us in the future."
Hearing the word "Crown Prince", Song Rouxi clenched the handkerchief in her hand. Ever since she met the Crown Prince that day, her heart was filled with uneasiness. She used to be calm and composed when facing the Crown Prince, but now she became cautious.
This feeling made her very uncomfortable.
This way.
Compared with the first wife, the second wife was much more gloomy.
Yu Jiangyue personally brought the food and knocked on the door, "Ying'er, you haven't eaten for two days. Mother knows you are angry, but please eat something."
"Take it away! I don't want to eat it." After saying that, the sound of "crackling" of things being smashed was heard again in the house.
Yu Jiangyue's eyes instantly turned red, and Song Laoer patted her shoulder, "Take care of yourself. Don't be sad."
"But, Ying'er...she is my only daughter." Yu Jiangyue was comforted and burst into tears.
"Her marriage to the Liang family is now a foregone conclusion. We have no room for maneuver in this matter. But..." Song Lao Er's voice was a little fierce, "Madam, don't worry. Ying'er will suffer a loss, and we can't let her suffer for nothing."
After saying that, he took out a handkerchief and wiped Yu Jiangyue's tears personally.
Song Yong, who was watching the situation at home from a distance, had a fierce look in his eyes.
While the Song family is busy, no one is paying attention to this place.
Lin Huo and Song Lan prepared their things and planned to take the imperial examination.
Lin Huo and Song Lan already had the title of scholar. If they passed the imperial examination, they would become juren. They were already qualified to become officials. One step further, they would become jinshi. If they passed the palace examination, they would be eligible to see the emperor.
Thinking of the hot weather, Song Ci took Wanxia and Tianer to make a few clean handkerchiefs and thin clothes.
Even food is of particular concern.
The exam venue was unlike home, so food was not a luxury, and the living quarters were even more basic. Those who weren't careful and were weak might fall ill mid-exam and have no choice but to give up.
Throughout history, many talented people have had to leave the examination hall with regret.
It’s not about literary talent.
Song Ci made soup every day and had someone deliver it. The amount of soup was quite large, and it obviously included a portion for Lin Huo.
The two of them had actually gained some weight after taking some nourishing food during this period.
Everything was ready and the two were about to take the exam. Song Ci personally saw them off at the door and handed them two baskets.
"For convenience, I only prepared sugar cakes, a set of clean clothes, and a few clean handkerchiefs as a backup."
Song Lan took the basket and looked at the contents. The fabric felt good to the touch. It was also carefully crafted without any embroidery or inner pockets. Before entering, they had to check, with food and clothing being the top priority.
Clothes with complicated patterns and buns and pastries with fillings have always been strictly inspected. They are broken into pieces and inspected. Even if they are inspected thoroughly, the things are in a mess and difficult to swallow.
I have to say that Songci had carefully thought out what they had prepared.
"Thank you for your help, sister."
Song Ci smiled: "I just hope everything goes well for you."
Needless to say, Lin Huo's eyes were fixed on Song Ci as soon as they met. He was even more moved at this moment. He tightly grasped the basket in his hand and was speechless. After a long while, he could only utter two words, "Thank you."
After sending the two away, Wanxiang jokingly said, "Look at Master Lin's eyes. Apart from the young lady, he can't see anyone else."
Song Ci knew Lin Huo's feelings for her. Although she had always treated him as a friend, this was a critical moment for him, so she could only keep silent.
So as not to affect the other party.
She reached out and scratched Wanxiang's nose fiercely, "You are getting bolder and bolder now. You even dare to tease me, your lady."
Wanxiang covered her nose and dodged left and right. "I am just telling the truth. Mr. Lin likes the young lady, but it's a pity that the young lady has no feelings for him."
"You, how do you know that I have no feelings for Master Lin?"
Is she being very obvious?
Wanxiang blinked, "Others may not know, but don't I know? I grew up with you and lived with you day and night."
She hummed, very proud. She didn't say anything else. She felt that the person her young lady liked was Mr. Pei, but she seemed to have many concerns.
Since her master didn't want to talk about it, she naturally didn't mention it.
Whether it's Master Lin or Master Pei, they are both destined to be together. Her young lady is also very good. They must have good taste if they like their own young lady!
Wanxiang thought proudly.
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"What did you say!" Princess Shen Qingman looked at the maid in front of her viciously.
"I've had someone investigate. On the day the Liang family encountered trouble, it was Master Pei's men who went to the government office to make advance arrangements and ordered someone to go to the Liang family."
Shen Qingman's nails were so strong that she was completely bloodless. "Okay, okay, this bitch is hiding well. I thought that after warning her once, she would at least know how to be afraid and would not dare to associate with Pei Ji again. I didn't expect that she would still dare!"
The maidservant felt that the princess was angry and buried her head deeply.
After a while, I heard a cold voice from above, "Go down."
As if she had been pardoned, the maid hurriedly stood up and bowed, "Yes."
A few days later, Song Ci unexpectedly received an invitation, which said that there would be a flower-viewing banquet in five days, and the invitation was signed by the princess.
She raised her eyebrows, "What's she up to?" She warned me before, and now she invites me again. I'm afraid she has no good intentions.
Wanxiang frowned, "Miss, it's better for us not to go. This princess seems to have a bad temper."
"Not going?" Song Ci narrowed her eyes slightly, holding the invitation between her slender fingers without hesitation, "I'm afraid it's not up to us to go or not. If we don't go this time, she will come up with another way to force us to go."
"Then, what should I do?"
Why is this princess so annoying!
"Let's go. I want to see what this princess wants." Song Ci rubbed his eyebrows.
Hiding is not a solution. If the other party insists on causing trouble for you, hiding will not solve the problem.
As soon as the princess's flower-viewing banquet was announced, it immediately became a hot topic of conversation among the young ladies in Beijing, and everyone was happy to receive the princess's invitation.
In the past, the princess seldom held banquets, and because of her eccentric and arrogant personality, it was very difficult for people to get close to her. There were no opportunities or occasions. This time, it was a great opportunity for many young ladies.
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