Chapter 248 Princess Qingyang's Invitation
Zhuohuayuan
"Miss, all the gifts have been gathered and put in the storeroom."
Bai Lan gave the keys and the list to Song Yu for review.
"But the warehouse is very large. Even with all these gift boxes in it, it still looks empty. Should we move all the items we brought to the Du Mansion?"
Song Yu waved his hand, "That's not necessary. It's safer to leave it under Mother's watchful eyes in Furong Garden."
"Safe?" Bai Lan was surprised. "You mean it's not safe here? This is the Marquis' Mansion. With us watching over us, who would dare to steal here?"
Song Yu said, "That's not what I meant. I can't send all my things to the Du Mansion. I want mother to be at ease. Seeing my things will remind her of me. I have always been here."
"oh."
"However, the tens of thousands of taels of silver I earned must be kept under my nose."
Bai Lan raised an eyebrow and said, "I put it in your bedside table, along with the large gold ingots and silver ingots awarded by the emperor... You are the eldest daughter of the Du family now, it's not right for you to earn your own pocket money."
Song Yu said, "The young ladies from the aristocratic families in the capital may not be able to earn their own money. They all receive money from their families every month. Now that I'm back, my parents will give me a monthly salary, and your monthly salary will go through Zhongli. From now on, all my expenses will go through the family, and the money I earn will be kept as a dowry."
Bai Lan said, "Not only will the Marquis' wife give you money, but the Master and his wife will give you money too. That means you'll get double the monthly salary, which means you'll have more money to spend than other daughters from wealthy families."
Song Yu smiled knowingly, "That's true."
"By the way, Miss, we have been at the Du Mansion for several days. Where are the people from other branches of the Du family?"
Song Yu's expression grew serious. "Grandmother said that my second uncle was ambushed by the enemy at the border before he got married. My third uncle was shot and killed while escorting the current emperor. Thirteen years ago, my parents were nearly killed by assassins. If they had been less lucky, I wouldn't have had the chance to be replaced by Wu Lingheng."
"Huh?" Bai Lan's face turned pale with fear. "Life is not easy for the rich and powerful! They are hunted by assassins every day."
"It's okay. My fourth uncle is a civil official and a governor. My eldest and second brothers have inherited their father's business and are stationed at the border. They must be quite old, but they say they haven't married yet. My third brother is a businessman, and he manages the Du family's assets. He goes out once a year and is said to be very rich."
Bai Lan blinked: "Can the Third Young Master make 10,000 taels in one go like the young lady?"
"He makes money every day, but I only earn so much money when I run into him occasionally."
"No, Miss, you have to pay money even if you meet Prince Mu."
Song Yu: ...
"Don't mention Prince Mu in front of me all the time. Even though he's good-looking, I can't like him just because he's good-looking."
Bai Lan nodded, "Yeah, I won't mention Prince Mu anymore."
You should create more opportunities to meet each other, and you will like it if you see each other every day.
At the same time, Xiao Hongyi called Xiao Chengqian into the study.
"Godson, you saw today how much the Du family values Song Yu. I know you're attracted to Huanhuan. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, you must make Song Yu fall in love with you as soon as possible."
Xiao Chengqian's mind flashed to Song Yu's appearance today, and his brows curved unconsciously. "Father, don't worry. The engagement has been returned to her. She will definitely be pleased with me. If she didn't like me, why would she take the engagement back?"
Xiao Hongyi's face darkened. "Why take back the engagement? Don't you understand? Song Yu definitely won't let Wu Lingheng's daughter marry you. Even if she doesn't like you, she won't let Huanhuan marry you. I don't care if you're attracted to Song Yu or not. You must make Song Yu fall head over heels in love with you, think of you as everything, make sacrifices for you, and plan everything for you. Do you understand?"
Xiao Chengqian frowned, strongly disagreeing, "Father, I am now highly regarded by the Emperor and hold an important position in the court. I have a bright future. I don't need her to plan for me at all. She can just enjoy the glory I bring her."
"Stupid!" Xiao Hongyi was furious. "If Song Yu hadn't come back, you would have a bright future just as we imagined. Huanhuan would have loved you and was willing to make plans for you. But now that Song Yu has returned, she's a skilled doctor and has even come to the palace to treat the little prince. With her simple mind and advanced medical skills, she can protect the little prince so that he can grow up safely and have children. Godson, do you understand?"
Xiao Chengqian took a sip of tea, his expression unclear. After a while, he said, "Even so, she's married to me. She's my wife, so naturally she has to make plans for me. Also, when the little prince inherits the throne, I'll definitely be the regent. The emperor has repeatedly told me, intentionally or not, to assist the little prince. I'll still be in control of the government. My son is still young and can afford to wait."
Xiao Hongyi was anxious. "Can you afford to wait for Huanhuan? She's getting older. Wouldn't Lord Du have to find her a husband? Or do you have no feelings for Huanhuan? Is your affection for her just fake?"
"I……"
Xiao Chengqian thought of Du Zhihuan's pale and weak appearance today, and his heart ached. He liked Huanhuan.
"Father, there's still more than a year before they reach marriageable age. Song Yu may not marry me right away."
Xiao Hongyi breathed a sigh of relief. "Isn't it enough to make Song Yu fall in love with you in more than a year? Song Yu's love for you is the biggest help. Before your great cause is accomplished, keep your distance from Huanhuan. Make time to meet with Song Yu more often and let her completely fall in love with you."
The next morning.
As soon as Song Yu led Bai Lan to Chaohui Courtyard, they ran into Du Zhihuan who was coming towards them.
"Sister, I'm honored to meet you." Du Zhihuan bowed to Song Yu as an equal.
All the maids and servants were shocked. This was their eldest daughter, no, second daughter?
Song Yu sniffed softly, then realized why she had been unwell yesterday. She said politely, "Sister, there's no need to be so polite. Let's go in and pay our respects to Grandmother."
After Song Yu finished speaking, he walked into Chaohui Courtyard first.
Yun Yan whispered, "Miss, you are a third-rank noble lady, how can you bow to Song Yu?"
Du Zhihuan glared at her. "She's the elder sister, the eldest daughter of the Du family, and I'm the second daughter. This is the rule. Also, be careful with your words and don't address the elder sister by her first name. If you offend her, I won't be able to protect you."
Yun Wan was about to say something when Yun Yan stopped her. The young lady was in an awkward situation and could only be humble. "Young lady, we understand. Please go in quickly. The old lady is waiting."
Du Ye took Song Yu aside and asked her about her well-being, asking this and that, for fear that she would not be used to it and would run back to live in the Jiang family.
Fortunately, Song Yu slept well last night and there was nothing she was not used to, and no servant dared to treat her harshly with food.
Zhihuan also behaved herself and did not make Sister Yu unhappy.
"The Chaofeng Palace Academy will open in five days. Grandmother has asked your mother to prepare everything you need. If you have any questions about Chaofeng Palace Academy, you can ask Zhihuan."
"Okay, Grandma."
Madam Du Ye looked at Du Zhihuan and said, "Zhihuan, as a senior student at Chaofeng Palace Academy, you must protect Sister Yu well and don't let other noble ladies bully her."
Du Zhihuan said, "Don't worry, grandma. I will take good care of my sister."
Du Ye talked to the two of them for a while and asked Du Zhihuan to leave first.
"Madam Qiao, bring it here quickly."
Nanny Qiao placed an exquisitely crafted phoenix lacquer box in front of Song Yu.
"Sister Yu, open it and take a look."
When Song Yu opened it and took a look, he almost screamed out in shock, which was impolite.
Inside was a stack of banknotes, a bag of gold melon seeds, a large gold bracelet, a small pile of silver change, and a shop deed.
"Grandma, why...why did you take out all your private money?"
Mrs. Du Ye smiled and said, "From now on, this will be your private money. You can buy whatever you want. Don't worry about not having enough. When you run out, come back to Grandmother for more. Also, this shop has been transferred to your name. All future profits are yours. You don't have to go to Zhongli Kilometer to get money."
Song Yu's eyes instantly turned red when she heard this. This was her biological grandmother.
But Chen Chunhua always thought about asking her to make money for her to spend.
"Hey, Sister Yu, what's wrong? Don't you like it?"
"I like it, I like it very much." Song Yu quickly put down the box and snuggled into Du Ye's arms. "I'm so surprised. Grandma gave me money to spend early in the morning. I will be filial to her."
Du Ye patted her shoulder gently, her tone very gentle, "As long as you are happy and successful, safe and joyful, you are filial to your grandmother."
Song Yu returned to Zhuohua Courtyard and sat there for less than a quarter of an hour when Furong knocked on the door and came in. "Miss, the concierge just said that Princess Qingyang sent someone to invite you to have lunch at Jiuchong Tower at noon."
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