Chapter 357 Le Yi's Proposal
"I won't let you." Le Yi narrowed her eyes slightly, "Lin Huo, do you know what you look like now?"
"Like what."
"I can't afford to lose." Le Yi curled her lips. "Song Ci has already made her choice. She's getting married, but you're trying to embarrass the groom. Do you have any fun?"
Lin Huo clenched his fists, "It has nothing to do with you."
"No, it has something to do with me. I'm a good friend of Song Ci, and it's necessary to make sure her marriage goes well."
"It's unreasonable." Lin Huo left as soon as he said that.
"Stop, Lin Huo."
He paused slightly, but did not look back.
"How about I discuss something with you?"
"What."
"Marry me."
"Princess Le Yi, I have no interest in getting married. If you are in a hurry to find a prince consort for yourself, you should look for someone else."
"After Song Ci gets married, you'll have no reason to see her anymore."
"so what."
Seeing his interest, Le Yi continued, "But I am her close friend, and we will definitely have close contact in the future. If you marry me, you will have the opportunity to see her again in the future. What do you think?"
Lin Huo was slightly puzzled. "You're betting your marriage on me to give me the chance to meet Song Ci?"
No matter how you think about it, this matter is so weird.
Le Yi shook her head. "No, I'm betting that after you marry me, you will definitely fall in love with me and live a good life with me."
Lin Huo sneered, "Impossible, Princess Le Yi, you'd better stop pestering me."
Le Yi: "So, do you agree? If you still don't like me, I can let you go when you want to leave. You won't suffer any loss in this regard."
Lin Huo hesitated.
Le Yi, however, smiled triumphantly, "You don't have to answer me now. Go back and think about it carefully, No. 1 Scholar."
After saying that, he walked towards the inner courtyard without hesitation.
Song Ci was very calm at first. She was carried on Song Lan's back to the sedan chair. She kept muttering that Song Lan should take good care of her parents after she left. But when she reached the door, her tone became less calm and her voice choked with sobs.
"Brother, I can't bear to leave my parents."
"Why don't you miss me, your brother?"
"You have nothing to be reluctant about."
The originally sad atmosphere was quickly broken by Song Lan. His tone was more serious than ever before, "When you go to the Pei residence, you must remember that you have me and Dad behind you. You are inferior to them. I have passed the imperial examination and will soon be given an official position. I will definitely work hard as an official and strive to climb up the ladder. When the time comes, I will definitely let you have your mother's family to rely on."
Song Lan is usually casual and lazy, and it is rare for him to say such words.
Song Ci's eyes moistened again, "I know, brother. I will. I won't let anyone look down on me, nor will I let anyone bully me."
She wouldn't even want to leave her family if she could.
"Okay, my sister is smart and talented, and she will definitely be able to gain a foothold. Brother and father will strive to bring honor to our Song family as soon as possible and will not let you be looked down upon."
"good."
After getting on the bridal sedan, Pei Ji rode a tall horse in front. His handsome face was covered with a thin halo because of the sunlight, and his whole body seemed to be covered with a layer of gold. He was so handsome that people dared not approach him.
All the women around blushed, feeling sorry that they were not the bride.
In the crowd, one person coldly withdrew his gaze and said to the person beside him: "Let's go."
The long procession, with music and dance playing all the way, arrived at Pei's house.
Song Ci and Pei Ji entered the main courtyard, where they wanted to worship heaven and earth.
Pei Ji turned around and whispered, "Be careful, there are steps ahead."
Song Ci, who was wearing a veil, heard it, nodded slightly, and stepped onto the stairs carefully.
Everyone who was nearby heard it, and they immediately knew that Pei Ji valued Song porcelain so much that he could be so meticulous about it, which must have touched his heart.
Shao Qing watched this scene in the crowd, not knowing what was going on. She clenched her hands, then quickly smiled again.
He lowered his head and asked, "Are you ready for everything I asked you to prepare?"
The maid lowered her eyes and said, "My lady, everything I asked you to prepare is ready."
Shao Qing: "Okay."
Old Master Pei smiled heartily, stroking his beard as he accepted the greetings of the two men. Mrs. Pei also appeared pleased on the surface, making it impossible for anyone to tell her true thoughts.
After being sent back to the bridal chamber, Song Ci felt exhausted all over, especially her neck, which felt like a heavy iron block was hanging on it, making it difficult for her to stand up straight.
Before leaving, seeing that everyone had left, Pei Ji instructed: "If you are hungry, ask someone to bring some food. If you are tired, rest. You don't have to follow the rules. Everyone around here is my people."
His attentiveness made Song Ci, who was feeling uneasy at the moment, feel a little relieved. "I understand."
Pei Ji: "I'll be back soon."
After saying that, he went out for a social event.
Wanxiang and Tian'er stood guard by the side, and as soon as the door was closed, Song Ci took off her veil by herself.
"Bring tea and cakes, I'm hungry."
She wasn't polite, and she didn't want to embarrass herself. She hadn't eaten or drunk much all day, and she was really tired.
The two men quickly handed over the pastries and food, and Song Ci ate a few pieces and stopped.
"This pastry is a bit dry."
Wanxiang: "How about I go out and show the young lady if there's anything hot to eat."
Song Ci: "Forget it, you are unfamiliar with the place. What if you get lost if you go out now? I will bear it for a while and eat tomorrow morning."
Wanxiang was about to say something when she heard a knock on the door.
The three of them looked at each other, and Tian'er went to open the door.
Standing at the door was a housekeeper whom Song Ci had met before. She was holding a bowl of steaming wontons and whispered, "Master asked me to prepare this. He said he wanted to bring it to Madam."
Tian'er smiled happily and raised her hand to hand over some change.
"Thank you for your help."
After receiving the reward, the old woman smiled even more sincerely, saying, "I dare not, I dare not. I am nearby. If the lady has any other instructions, please come and tell me."
Tian'er: "I understand."
The aroma of wontons filled the air. Song Ci swallowed his saliva, picked up the wontons and started eating without saying much.
Wanxiang: "Master is still concerned about you, young lady, and specially asked someone to send food."
Tian'er reminded, "From now on, you have to call me Madam. If someone hears you calling me Miss, they'll try to find fault with us."
Wanxiang: "It took me a while to change. I will definitely change."
Song Ci finished eating, wiped his mouth and said: "You don't have to be so cautious. The stewards are almost all familiar with each other, and the maids and servants below can be won over slowly."
But she also knew that it was not easy. Madam Pei had been running the mansion for many years, and the people below were probably all her people. How could they be won over so easily?
She can only take one step at a time and see what happens. She is not in a hurry. She has patience.
It was the middle of the night, Song Ci felt a little sleepy and yawned, but she heard another knock on the door.
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