Chapter 36 The Princess's Surprise Visit
Qiao Xianglan was stunned for a few seconds, her mind racing.
Li Yao is the daughter of a scholar, but she also married into the Song family. They are sisters-in-law, so if you count them this way, it seems that they are indeed similar...
She was different from usual, acting like a shrew, just like those women in the village who quarreled and cursed every day. But she was completely different from her usual attitude of noble status and disdain.
Song Ci looked at her expression and knew that she had heard what he said, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
The next day.
In the main hall, Song Rouxi accompanied Old Lady Song to drink tea and talk, while Li Yao stood by and added water.
She looked unhappy. When she was at her parents' home, she used to help with the housework. But after she came to the Song family and had Qiao Xianglan as her sister-in-law, she hardly did anything. She made a lot of mistakes this morning when she was suddenly asked to do something.
Old Mrs. Song didn't know what was wrong with her. Once she did something wrong, she would scold her without any mercy.
"Did you meet anyone at the flower viewing banquet yesterday?" Old Mrs. Song looked at Song Rouxi expectantly.
In her eyes, her eldest granddaughter is the best at dealing with people. In the past, everyone in the village surrounded her, and she must be the same here.
Song Rouxi smiled and said, "My daughter has already spoken to many young ladies and has even made plans to have tea together in the future."
Old Lady Song's expression softened. "I knew you were a good person. You excel in everything. I, Grandma, was right in loving you."
"Grandma." Song Rouxi simply threw herself into Old Lady Song's arms and acted coquettishly.
"The prince likes you, so you should be good. Grandmother is counting on you to become a noble and let her enjoy happiness."
When she heard the name of the prince, Song Rongxi's face turned red. She thought even more of the flower viewing banquet, where the other party had stood up for her several times. She felt as sweet as if she had drunk a glass of honey water.
The atmosphere in the house was very good. Ling'er walked quickly to the main hall with an unstoppable smile on her face.
"Old lady, Madam, Miss, we have distinguished guests at home."
Old Lady Song looked excited, "Who is it?"
"I heard that the princess is here!" Ling'er couldn't help but get excited. This is the princess, she must be here to see their young lady.
She stayed at home yesterday because she had to help the eldest daughter alter the size of some clothes and had no idea what was happening outside.
But who else could make friends with the princess except her daughter?
"Princess!" Old Lady Song stood up suddenly and looked at Song Rouxi in disbelief. "Oh, my dearest, you are so amazing that the princess came to see you in person."
Song Rouxi was so stunned that she didn't know how to respond and just stood there in a daze.
Princess? Who else was there at the flower viewing banquet yesterday besides Princess Le Yi? Could it be that she was...looking for Song Ci?
When she thought of this possibility, her heart was filled with shock and hatred.
Old Mrs. Song didn't notice her expression and looked overjoyed. Her most beloved and favorite granddaughter actually became friends with the princess. It seemed that the good days of the Song family were just around the corner!
He quickly straightened his clothes and said to the others, "What are you standing there for? Come with me to greet them."
Li Yao's face lit up. His daughter knew the princess. Would her mother-in-law let him go for her sake? She would let Qiao Xianglan serve.
Several people had their own ulterior motives, and Song Rouxi could hardly get off her horse. By the time she realized what was happening and wanted to tell Old Lady Song, she had already led a few people and was rushing towards the gate.
The Song family couldn't afford to keep too many servants, and the gatekeeper had never seen such a scene!
Princess Le Yi was wearing an elegant dress and was served by ten maids. She walked slowly towards the door and a group of people gathered to watch the show.
Everyone praised it highly. The Song family was so lucky. Didn’t they see that the princess even came to their house in person?
Le Yi covered her face with a fan, her beautiful eyes looking into the distance. She waited and waited but didn't see Song Ci. Finally, she saw a figure coming. When she looked carefully, she found that it was an old woman with a mean face.
She was immediately unhappy, but thinking that this was the Song family and this person must be a relative of Song Ci, she quickly suppressed her unhappiness.
"Meet the princess."
Le Yi raised her eyebrows and said with a smile, "Get up."
"Yes." Old Lady Song smiled brightly, "Princess, are you here today for something?"
"This princess has nothing important to say. I just hit it off with the young lady from your family yesterday, so I came to talk to her today. You're welcome."
Old Mrs. Song thought to herself, he is here to find Song Rouxi!
"This way, please. This way, please."
She led the group inside with a respectful look on her face.
Le Yi looked left and right. The Song family looked...the house was a little simple, but it didn't matter. Song Ci saved her, and the gold, silver and jewelry bestowed by her father could change all this.
Besides, how could I endure hardship as her friend?
I can't eat anything!
Le Yi raised her chin proudly and walked forward under the respectful expressions of everyone.
After turning a corner, I saw Song Rouxi who was rushing over. She was gasping for breath, and the moment she saw Princess Le Yi, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood.
It’s really her!
"Greetings, Princess." Song Rouxi knelt down and saluted.
Princess Le Yi's eyes turned cold, and her tone was icy, "It's you."
She did not forget that it was this woman who had been deliberately bullying Song Ci yesterday. How could she be nice to her?
Song Rouxi secretly resented Princess Le Yi for not giving her any face, but she still put on a gentle smile, "Princess, please go forward. Tea and snacks are ready in the main hall."
Le Yi endured it for a while, but finally decided to give Song Ci some face.
"Okay, lead the way."
Song Rouxi breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that she didn't have an attack, she hurried towards the main hall.
Old Lady Song and Li Yao didn't notice anything amiss, and simply thought the princess was just being arrogant. After all, with her noble status, it was only natural for her to have a bit of a temper.
Arriving at the main hall, after a few people sat down, Old Lady Song and Li Yao couldn't wait to start saying nice things, and Princess Le Yi looked a little impatient. She had finally come out just to see Song Ci, so why were these people wasting their time talking to her?
Just as she was about to speak, Old Lady Song couldn't help but say, "Our daughter Rouxi is gentle and shy. When she's away from home, I'll trouble you to take good care of her."
Song Rouxi's body stiffened.
Princess Le Yi sneered in her heart. Gentle and shy? Yesterday, this Miss Song was very scheming. She threw dirty water on Song Ci with just a few words. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would have almost believed it.
"Old lady, gentle and shy? Not talkative? I'm afraid you are talking about Song Dynasty porcelain."
Old Lady Song became angry when she mentioned Song Ci. How could she be compared to Rouxi? She couldn't help but speak ill of her. "Song Ci? She's always been eccentric, can't speak, and isn't very likable. If she could be half as good as Rouxi, I'd be so lucky. I just hope she doesn't bring shame to the Song family."
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