Chapter 48 Okay, I forgive you.
Wasn't he angry that Song Ci was using him as a pretext? Why did he still defend her? Did he really get to know Song Ci and was attracted to her tea-making skills? How could this be possible?
The slightest suspicion that had just arisen was quickly extinguished by her. Song Rouxi refused to believe that someone like Song Ci could know Pei Ji.
Who is Pei Ji? One is the young prince of the noble Pei family, a leader in talent and knowledge in the capital, while the other is Song Ci, the daughter of a lowly merchant.
How could Song Ci? She doesn't deserve it.
Song Ci, who was standing beside him, felt his heart beating fast. He raised his eyes from his feet and looked at Pei Ji quietly with his bright eyes.
Unexpectedly, the other party was also observing her. Their eyes met and her cheeks turned slightly red. She felt really guilty!
If I lied to him and was exposed in front of him, what would he think of me? Wouldn't he feel that I was incompetent...
Thinking of that day when they were together, she felt a surge of anticipation. Perhaps Pei Ji would not expose her in front of Song Rouxi...
I helped him after all...he shouldn't be so heartless.
There was a brief silence, and Pei Ji said calmly: "Miss Song, don't you believe it?"
Song Rouxi said almost immediately, "Of course I don't believe it. How could someone like Master Pei condescend to befriend someone like my third sister?"
Pei Ji suddenly laughed, his voice sounded like the sound of jade being struck, but his eyes were as cold as ice.
After Song Ci's words that day, he secretly asked someone to investigate. A closer look revealed the problem. He was furious and shocked that the family he trusted had secretly poisoned him for years.
Seeing Song Rouxi like this today, he immediately understood that Song Ci was probably in the same situation as him.
Even though he prided himself on his unparalleled intelligence and his meticulous planning, he was inevitably subject to backstabbing. Furthermore, Song Ci was a delicate woman, so her situation must have been even more difficult.
His heart was filled with emotions. He hated these extremely hypocritical people.
A sense of pity for Song Ci quietly arose in my heart.
"Miss Song is dressed beautifully and elegantly."
Song Rouxi suddenly heard the other party's praise, and she felt a surge of joy in her heart. If it were anyone else, with the Crown Prince in front of her, she would have disdained it, but if it was Pei Ji's kindness, she might be happy to accept it...
She was just feeling secretly happy when she heard Pei Ji's voice turn cold. "What a pity, she has such a vicious heart. What's the point of dressing up beautifully? She has a bad heart and bad morals after all."
He paused and continued, "Miss Song, there's no need to beat around the bush in front of me. I did meet Miss Song San at the flower viewing banquet that day. She's a straightforward person, and her tea-making skills... are even more interesting. Compared to you, Miss Song, who is all show and no substance, Pei admires her more."
Song Ci suddenly looked up, causing the pearl earrings on her ears to shake. In the sunlight, her eyes sparkled.
"You...how can you say that to me? If people find out, Master Pei will ruin my reputation. Rouxi believes that she has not provoked Master Pei, right?"
Song Rouxi had never been belittled like this before, especially when Song Ci was compared with her. She was so angry that she was shaking all over and her eyes were red.
Pei Ji pretended not to notice and continued to attack him: "Miss Song, do you know the importance of a woman's reputation? Just now, when I heard you mention Miss Song San, I thought you didn't know. A Lin, take Miss Song away."
Ah Lin laughed sarcastically, "Yes."
Look, this bitch has to be taken in by the young master. The young master is so venomous that Miss Song will probably be so angry that she can't sleep tonight.
The previous victim was the princess... The young master even dared to scold the princess, let alone the Song family.
Song Rouxi was trembling, almost unable to stand. She glanced at Pei Ji angrily, then glanced at Song Ci. She couldn't afford to offend Pei Ji, but if it weren't for Song Ci, she wouldn't have come here today to ask, and even been humiliated by Pei Ji.
All the humiliation today was brought upon myself by Song Ci.
Song Ci was good friends with Pei Ji and could have said something good about her, but she remained silent, clearly looking at her as a joke.
It would be embarrassing for her to stay here now. Thinking of this, she ran out.
"Wait." Pei Ji seemed to have thought of something and said again: "Miss Song, you forgot one thing."
Song Rouxi turned around, her beautiful eyes full of tears, as if she was about to cry.
"Master Pei, are you going to tease me again?"
Pei Ji ignored her grievances and looked towards the window, "You haven't apologized yet."
"Apologize? What are you apologizing for?" Song Rouxi's voice became much sharper with anger.
She was ridiculed and mocked today, and she still has to apologize?
Pei Ji: "Yes, you just slandered Miss Song San and ruined her reputation in front of an outsider like me. Shouldn't you apologize?"
Song Rouxi widened her eyes in anger, "Why do you ask me to apologize to Song Ci?"
She couldn't believe her ears. Pei Ji asked her to apologize to Song Ci? She just said a few words to Song Ci, but what did it have to do with Pei Ji? Why should he help Song Ci?
A feeling of jealousy and strong unwillingness rose in her heart, as if everything before her shouldn't be like this.
"If you don't apologize, I'll have someone spread the news tomorrow about you slandering and ruining Miss Song's reputation."
"You're crazy!"
But after Pei Ji finished speaking, he didn't look at her again. He just picked up the teacup and drank tea slowly.
After a while of stalemate, Song Rouxi's face flushed red. The sharp nails in the wide cuffs dug deep into her flesh, but she felt no pain at all.
She could never imagine why Pei Ji was so protective of Song Ci, why he would put himself in such a disadvantageous position for her? Apart from being better looking, how could Song Ci compare to her?
Thinking of the Crown Prince and the Queen, her reputation must not be ruined. Otherwise, it would be impossible for her to become the Crown Princess in her lifetime.
She took a deep breath, feeling extremely ashamed, and whispered, "Third sister, I said the wrong thing. Please forgive me."
This bitch! I will never let her go after today's revenge.
Song Ci, who was sitting at the table, finally reacted and was surprised that Pei Ji hadn't exposed her lies and even helped her teach Song Rouxi a lesson. She looked up at him deeply before looking back in Song Rouxi's direction.
In her past and present lives, Song Rouxi had never been so embarrassed.
She is arrogant and domineering. Her life is smooth sailing. She has everything she wants. She is the jewel of the Song family and the crown princess that everyone envies.
But now, for the first time, she lowered her proud head, her face flushed with shame and anger, and she apologized to herself quietly and gave in.
Song Ci felt the blood boiling in her body. She wanted to kill Song Rouxi, but she couldn't.
"Big sister, your voice is too soft, I can't hear you clearly."
In the distance, Song Rouxi felt a surge of anger and murderous intent in her heart.
She has already apologized, why is Song Ci still being aggressive?
She had clearly heard it, but she still forced herself... How could she be so cruel? She would not give up until she had completely lost face.
Song Rouxi's self-esteem was trampled upon, and her face turned red. She repeated it again, "Third sister, I said the wrong thing. Please forgive me this time."
Song Ci chuckled: "Okay, I forgive you." No way.
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