Chapter 263 The County Lady Descends from Heaven
It was really embarrassing for an unmarried girl like her to say these things.
"Tian'er, you're right. She was desperate and tried everything, but she chose the worst. However, perhaps the Crown Prince will marry the Crown Princess soon."
They both looked over at the same time, "Miss, how did you know?"
"The emperor is angry simply because he feels that he, a prince, has been plotted against by a woman, and he also feels that Song Rouxi is not fit to be the crown princess. Now that the prince wants to turn things around, he must choose an identity that can please the emperor. If Huan Yingsi sees this and takes the opportunity to sit on the position of the crown princess, Song Rouxi will have no hope." Song Rouxi said calmly. At this point, as long as Huan Yingsi is not stupid and seizes this opportunity to sit on the position of the crown princess, then no matter what means Song Rouxi uses, she will be helpless.
Unless her status is higher than that of the Huan family and higher than that of Huan Yingsi.
Her delicate white fingers tapped on the armrests of the chair, and then she heard that the old lady wanted her to sit in the front hall and talk to her.
What a joke. Up to now, the Third Branch and the Song Family were only maintaining a face-saving relationship. Although they had not officially torn their faces apart, everyone knew that there were maggots under the quilt that could not be covered. She was curious about what the old lady wanted her to do now.
"Let's go and take a look in the front hall." She stood up, smoothed the wrinkles on her skirt, her expression calm.
Standing in the old courtyard, I could hear the hustle and bustle in the front hall.
The old lady said this with a hint of joy on her face. When she saw Song Ci coming, she rarely showed a good face and asked her to sit next to her.
Song Ci ignored him and sat down near the door. Then he said, "I don't know why grandma asked me to come here today."
Old Mrs. Song didn't rush to speak. The lady next to her suddenly looked Song Ci up and down with a satisfied look on her face.
This kind of scrutiny was unconcealed. Song Ci raised his eyebrows, and a cold look appeared in his eyes.
"What a beautiful girl! I've heard that all the girls in the Song family are excellent. I never thought that the third girl Song would be so beautiful. She's so charming at first sight."
Old Lady Song glanced at Song Ci. It was true that she hated the third wife, but she had to admit that Song Ci had a good appearance. She looked pure and beautiful at a young age, and her face had the innocent and pure look that men liked very much.
Then she thought, this is fine.
"Yes, yes, the third girl is very beautiful. Normally, our family would not let her see anyone. We wanted to keep her for a few years."
The woman flicked her handkerchief and said, "That's our blessing. Apart from anything else, my family is well-off. Although my son may not be very talented, he is well-off. If Miss Song marries into our family in the future and gives birth to a son, I will definitely treat him like my own daughter."
Listening to the two of them chatting about these things as if no one was around, looking him all over but not asking what he thought, Song Ci suddenly found it funny.
Why did Old Lady Song think that the third branch of their family was still stupid enough to do things according to her mood?
"I have a mother, I don't need you to love me."
The woman frowned, feeling a little embarrassed. Old Lady Song scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about? It's going to make people think our Song family girls are uneducated."
Song Ci laughed out loud and turned to look at the woman. "Although I have never met you, do you know the other girls in our Song family?"
The woman didn't know why this was brought up and looked a little confused.
Song Lao San next to him suddenly felt something was wrong. He was about to interrupt Song Ci, but he saw that she was ignoring him and continued talking to herself.
"My eldest sister, Song Rouxi, drugged the prince and forced him to have sex with her. My second sister, Song Ying, had evil intentions, and because of Song Rouxi's schemes, she lost her innocence and married the foolish son of the Liang family.
Do you think that all of these things are something that an ordinary lady from a wealthy family could do?"
The woman felt her forehead throbbing. She thought she had gotten a good deal, especially since the Song family was eager to become her in-laws. She didn't expect it to be like this.
But after listening to it, it seems to have nothing to do with Miss Song San.
"Once you marry into my family, the affairs of the Song family will have nothing to do with you."
"I forgot to say just now that it was me who designed my eldest sister to be involved with Liang Er, and I just took advantage of her and designed my second sister." Song Ci's eyes flashed with sincerity, and she looked like she was speaking from the bottom of her heart.
"You, you! It's you!" Old Mrs. Song was so angry that she stood up suddenly, her eyes went dark, her body swayed a few times and she almost fell down.
Song Ci looked regretful, "What a pity, why didn't you fall to death?"
That look, that gaze, was as sincere as it could be, and it was no joke.
The woman was dumbfounded. She originally thought that Song Ci was the only good person in the Song family, but she didn't expect that he would say in front of her that he hoped her grandmother would die. If she married such a person home, it would mean that her home was too quiet.
But then she changed her mind and thought of what Song Rouxi said. She said that she would have the opportunity to sit on the position of Crown Princess in the future. The marriage between the Liao family and the Song family would mean that they would have a relationship with the Crown Prince.
Thinking of this, she decided to harden her heart and let her youngest son marry Song Ci. After all, the worst that could happen if he returned home was that he would be locked up.
No matter what abilities she has, can she really defeat Tiangang?
"Miss Song, I have just reached an agreement with your grandmother. You will be the daughter-in-law of our Liao family in the future. We will marry you in a month."
Song Ci looked at her curiously, "What conditions did they promise you?"
Mrs. Liao's mouth twitched, "Miss Song, you worry too much."
Old Lady Song had also calmed down at this moment, pointing at Song Ci and cursing: "You actually hope for my death, you disobedient and unfilial thing, as long as I live one day, you are my daughter of the Song family, you must obey me! Otherwise, I will make a scene outside, and everyone will suffer. Let's see who dares to marry you after your reputation is ruined."
When Mrs. Liao saw Old Lady Song come out, she was happy to have some peace and quiet.
No matter what Song Ci said, her life and death was still in the hands of the old lady.
"The imperial edict has arrived! Why don't the Song family members come out and kneel down to receive the edict!!" There was a burst of chaotic footsteps at the door, and a shrill voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears. Several people looked at each other, and saw some doubts in each other's eyes.
Although Old Lady Song was rude, she knew that she couldn't be careless at this moment, so she knelt down quickly.
Song Ci also knelt down behind him.
As they approached, the eunuch began to read the imperial decree.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Miss Song Ci of the Song family, though a woman, yet not a man, bravely stepped forward to serve her country with unwavering loyalty and sincerity when the border was in danger. Now, in gratitude for her talent and devotion, I hereby appoint her as County Lady, grant her Chengpeng County as her fiefdom, and reward her with one hundred taels of gold and three boxes of jewelry. This is my decree."
The imperial edict shocked both of them.
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