Chapter 364 Song Lan and Qiao Yu's Marriage 2
She secretly hated Qiao Yu, who called her a sister, but actually didn't take her seriously at all.
Song Ci was too lazy to pay attention to her thoughts and sent her out soon.
"Send someone to watch Qiao Yun, she might take action." Song Ci said.
"Yes, ma'am." Tian'er nodded.
"Madam, what do you think she will do?" Wanxiang frowned in distress.
"I heard from the servants that she has been sitting in Madam Pei's yard recently. Madam Pei likes her and has given her a lot of cloth and jewelry." Song Ci said in a light tone: "I think she has already decided to be a knife in Madam Pei's hand. I wonder what Madam Pei promised her."
Tian'er: "She's determined to climb the social ladder and marry into a wealthy family. I think the conditions she promised must be related to this."
Song Ci chuckled: "She has bad intentions after all, we'll just deal with her as she moves."
Instead of keeping a trouble around, it would be better for Qiao Yun to expose her ambition and scheming, giving Song Ci a chance to capture her and send her away.
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Song Lan and Qiao Yu's wedding was very lively. Lin Huo also came. When he arrived, Le Yi followed him. She greeted Song Ci with a smile.
"I happened to meet him today. He said he was coming to the Song family, so I came with him." She muttered softly.
"I haven't seen you since we got married. How are you these days?"
Le Yi muttered something about the Imperial Concubine insisting on seeing her, and then suddenly said at the end: "My brother said...my mother doesn't seem to like you as much as before. Did something happen?"
Song Ci didn't answer, but instead glanced at her first. Le Yi's eyes were clear. After knowing that she really didn't know, Song Ci slowly spoke, "I don't want you to know. You are you, and the Imperial Concubine is the Imperial Concubine."
Le Yi said anxiously, "Is this true? Why didn't you tell me?"
Song Ci smiled: "I'm telling you what to do to embarrass you."
Le Yi: "But why did Mother suddenly make things difficult for you? Mother used to praise you to me, and I thought she really liked you..."
Song Ci shook his head and said nothing.
People change, their positions, interests, and preferences are naturally different.
Seeing that Song Ci didn't want to elaborate on the matter, Le Yi could only shut up sullenly. After a while, she took Song Ci's hand from under the table and whispered, "You are my best friend, and that will never change. If mother does anything wrong, I will help you."
Song Ci chuckled and patted her hands.
That's enough.
Lin Huo sat at the table, his deep eyes constantly glancing in Song Ci's direction. The imperial court had already issued an edict appointing him a sixth-rank county magistrate, and he would be leaving soon. It was unknown when he would be able to return to the capital.
His eyes were deep and dotted with starlight, as if he wanted to imprint every smile and frown of Song Ci deeply in his heart and mind. He thought it would be hard to forget in this life.
Song Lan was dressed cheerfully, wearing a bright red groom's robe, looking quite high-spirited. Thinking that Qiao Yu would officially become his wife today, he couldn't help but smile even more happily.
Song Laosan laughed at him, his thoughts were written all over his face.
But what does that matter? He likes Qiao Yu, Qiao Yu likes him, and Qiao Yu also said that it’s as simple as liking herself.
He was about to be exiled, and he had originally planned to keep Qiao Yu with him during his exile, as he couldn't bear to see her suffer the hardships of the journey with him.
Qiao Yu refused and said that he wanted to go together. Song Lan felt distressed and relieved. Qiao Yu hugged him and cried for a while, and he finally agreed.
Qiao Xianglan is very open-minded about her children's affairs. She is not an old-fashioned mother-in-law who wants her daughter-in-law to fulfill her filial piety. She is also happy to see that the two have a good relationship. Moreover, she feels more at ease with a calm girl like Qiao Yu by her side to remind her.
After the wedding, Song Lan was persuaded to drink a few glasses of wine and then turned back to the bridal chamber.
Song Ci was in a good mood. After drinking a few glasses of fruit wine, a few pink clouds floated on her cheeks, making her lips red and teeth white, which looked very beautiful.
She stood up dazedly and almost fell down, but a pair of hands wrapped around her waist from behind and held her steady.
"Why are you so careless?" A familiar voice came from behind, and Song Ci narrowed her eyes and smiled.
"With you here, I don't need to be too careful."
Her voice was soft and delicate, revealing that she was no longer as cute as usual, which made Pei Ji's heart melt completely. The movements of his hands became softer and softer, as if he was holding the most precious jewel in the world.
In the distance, Lin Huo stood under a tree, his eyes never moving away, with mixed feelings in his heart.
At first she felt loved by someone, but she hated that this person was not herself.
"Are you envious?"
He turned around and saw Le Yi, his face turned cold, "What's the matter, Princess?"
Le Yi continued to look at Song Ci, "Are you envious? Are you envious that Pei Ji and Song Ci can be so loving?"
Lin Huo said nothing, looking at Le Yi with his deep eyes.
Le Yi suddenly laughed and said, "You are trapped in it and can't extricate yourself, but Song Ci is Song Ci. She is already married. You will never have a chance in this life."
Hearing this, Lin Huo's eyes became even colder, with a hint of sharpness, "What does this have to do with the princess?"
Le Yi smiled and moved closer, "I laugh at you for being timid, I laugh at you for being cowardly, I laugh at you for not wanting to come out, like a fool."
Lin Huo pursed his lips and said nothing, looking at Le Yi's sarcastic yet carefree smile.
Le Yi: "I heard that you are going to be assigned as an official abroad, congratulations."
Lin Huo: "My official position is probably not worth mentioning in the eyes of the princess."
Le Yi didn't like his self-deprecating tone, so she subconsciously said, "I think you're great. How many people have become the top scholar through their own efforts? Aristocratic families have their own connections and resources, but Lin Huo, you only have yourself. I admire you and I love you."
This was the first time in such a long time that Le Yi expressed her feelings so bluntly, and Lin Huo didn't know how to respond.
Le Yi took the lead and said, "Are you thinking about what to say to reject me?"
Lin Huo: "I am not worthy of the princess's love. I already have someone in my heart. Your noble body should not waste your time with me."
Le Yi's eyes were stubborn, and there seemed to be light in them. "But I like you, Lin Huo. So what if you like someone else, or if you waste your time? I like you, and I cherish and enjoy every moment I spend with you."
Finally, tears seemed to glisten in her eyes as she waved her hand, "I wish you good luck on your journey... Lin Huo."
After saying that, she was surrounded by her maids and left, leaving Lin Huo standing there with a puzzled look on his face.
Song Ci drank some wine, but he was not a good drinker. He kept chatting and laughing with Pei Ji in the carriage all the way.
"The stars outside are so beautiful, look... hiccup." She lifted the curtain, wishing she could stick her entire upper body out of the window. Pei Ji hurriedly pulled her back.
"Be careful, you did this on purpose."
"Intentional? Intentional for what?" She looked confused.
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