Chapter 329 Goodbye, Concubine, with a hidden meaning
Qiao Xianglan has been very busy these days. On the one hand, she is preparing the list of guests for the banquet, and on the other hand, she is organizing and registering Song Ci's dowry.
Song Ci was also busy, but at this time the steward informed her that the princess had arrived.
"Mom, I'll be back soon."
"You stay with the princess well, your mother will help you tidy up here." Qiao Xianglan drove Song Ci away, closed the door, and took Qiaoer and Paner to tidy up together.
Wanxiang said in a humorous tone, "Madam really loves Miss."
They walked a few steps and turned into the garden. Suddenly, they heard someone talking in front of them. Song Ci vaguely saw a dark blue skirt and pulled Wanxiang to the side to avoid it.
"What, what happened?" Wanxiang was so scared that she didn't dare to breathe.
"I think I saw my brother and Sister Qiaoyu."
Wanxiang was stunned for a moment, and a gleam of light seemed to flash in her eyes, "Where is it, where is it, I want to see it too."
Song Ci pointed in a direction, which turned out to be the pavilion in the garden. Qiao Yu was holding a book in her hand, and the maid beside her was holding a basket and talking to Song Lan with a smile.
The tips of Song Lan's ears were red as blood, and he spoke very politely, completely unlike his usual nonchalant self.
"Tell me, does my brother like Sister Qiao Yu?"
Wanxiang: "Miss, anyone who is not blind can see that the young master likes Miss Qiaoyu. This does not seem to be unrequited love. Miss Qiaoyu never talks much to anyone except you and Miss Qiao Suo. It seems that she also has some feelings for the young master."
Listening to Wanxiang's words, Song Ci smiled and said, "It would be great if Sister Qiaoyu became my sister-in-law."
In order not to disturb the two of them, Song Ci deliberately took a detour. When he arrived at his own yard, he saw Princess Le Yi looking around, as if she was waiting anxiously.
"Why did you come just now?"
Song Ci sat down and took a breath. "I came here as soon as possible. What happened to you?"
Le Yi hesitated for a moment, feeling a little aggrieved, "I have something to discuss with you."
Noticing that something was wrong with her, Song Ci asked, "Tell me."
"Your elder brother and...Lin Huo are both shortlisted for the palace examination next month."
She knew about this matter, and her family prepared a banquet to celebrate with only her family.
"I know, but what's the problem with this?"
"I sent someone to the Lin family to deliver something, but this Lin Huo was so ungrateful that he actually returned my things!" Le Yi's eyes were filled with anger, her mouth pouted high, and she looked very unhappy.
"So what does the princess plan to do."
"You go and deliver it. You know him, so why don't you do it for me?"
Song Ci hooked her little finger and had a bad feeling in her heart. She sighed and planned to tell Le Yi the whole story. Since they were friends, they should be honest with each other.
This matter has been buried in her heart, and now is the time to speak it out.
Next, she simply said, "So I can't deliver the princess's things."
Le Yi's expression was complicated for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.
"Princess, you are unhappy." Song Ci was a little nervous.
She and Le Yi are friends, and she doesn't want Lin Huo to affect this relationship.
"No, on the contrary, I'm very happy." Le Yi said solemnly, "I already knew about this, but if you didn't tell me, I wouldn't ask. But I'm very happy that you can tell me honestly. That day in the restaurant, the way he looked at you was unusual. He accepted the knee pads you gave me, and now he refuses to accept a gift from me alone. I know he treats you differently."
"Princess....."
"Don't worry, if he doesn't like me, it's because he has a bad vision and is not capable enough. This has nothing to do with you." She said and took a sip of tea.
His eyes seemed a little worried.
Song Ci guessed, "Could it be that the imperial concubine is anxious to choose a betrothal partner for you?"
"Yes." She gently put down her tea. "Mother is very anxious, and it's not her fault. I heard that the border is asking for peace, so perhaps they will send a princess to marry. Usually, a princess is married off with a daughter of the royal family. But as for the Queen..."
She didn't finish, but Song Ci understood.
The prince's position is unstable, but the imperial concubine's son, Prince Yu, is very much favored by the emperor. In order to weaken the imperial concubine's power, the queen may propose that Princess Le Yi be allowed to marry.
"Your Highness is very thoughtful."
"That's all." She stood up after a while. "I'll just do my best. As for the rest, I'll do my best and leave it to fate."
The two chatted for a while, and then Le Yi left, leaving Song Ci a little dazed.
Three days later, to her surprise, the imperial concubine held a banquet and invited Song Ci.
"Why did the Imperial Concubine invite you out of the blue?"
Song Ci guessed, "Could it be that the Imperial Concubine is not feeling well? Master said that the nobles in the palace have not been feeling well this year, and they often have headaches and fevers."
"If that's the case, that's good. But your wedding is coming up soon, and I don't know how many eyes don't want you to marry Pei Ji. Mother is worried."
Song Ci shook Qiao Xianglan's hand and comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. The Imperial Concubine has always been kind to me. I don't think she will do anything bad to me."
On the day when Fu was going to attend the banquet, as soon as he arrived at the palace gate, Song Ci saw Pei Ji, who was wearing a black robe, with his black hair tied up high and a stern face.
Seeing Song Ci, his eyes warmed slightly, "Let's go."
Song Ci followed his footsteps and asked doubtfully, "Are you waiting for me on purpose?"
Pei Ji glanced at her and said, "The Emperor summoned you."
So that's how it is. Song Ci felt that he was asking for trouble.
"It's also to wait for you. Otherwise, I could enter the palace tomorrow."
After hearing this, Song Ci's mood improved. She glanced at her from the corner of her eye and saw the corners of her lips slightly raised. Pei Ji also laughed, and the two walked side by side to the palace road.
After walking for a while, Song Ci wanted to go to the imperial concubine, and Pei Ji wanted to go to the emperor, so they separated.
The imperial concubine was worthy of her title. The banquet was very lively and many noble ladies came.
At the same time, young ladies from various families were brought along. Song Ci thought that this banquet was probably not just for chatting and having fun. After all, Prince Yu was also going to choose a concubine.
After everyone was seated, the imperial concubine arrived late. Everyone did not dare to be negligent and stood up to greet her.
Everyone in the capital knew that the Emperor disliked the Crown Prince, and that his position was precarious. So, in the future, besides the Crown Prince, wouldn't Prince Yu be next in line? They all tried to curry favor with him, offering sweet words as if they were free.
The imperial concubine was wearing a silk dress with golden flowers scattered around it. Her fair skin and beautiful appearance made her look even more charming and majestic. Even though she was not a young girl, she was well maintained and one could not tell that she already had two children who were being discussed for marriage.
After chatting for a while, she saw Song Ci and asked someone to call Song Ci to sit next to her and talked to her in a very intimate manner.
Most of the people below knew Song Ci's identity, but the newly appointed future wife of the Pei family's prince did not know it. She had a good relationship with the imperial concubine and treated her differently.
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