Chapter 34
"You've mobilized so many people over a small accident. There's no discipline at all." Song Yanting's eyes lightly passed over Liu Qianruo. "In that case, kick her out. You don't need to enter the palace again. You're already ugly, and you're yelling like that. What a disgrace."
Just drive her out of the palace? It was a pity that You Yang missed such a good opportunity to vent her anger. It seemed that she would have to go to Liu Mansion in person tonight.
Song Yan paused for a moment before finishing his words to see You Yang's reaction, his eyes fixed on her.
He sighed and said, "Look, the little beauty is scared by you. I hate to see a beauty in distress."
"Remember to give her twenty slaps before throwing her out."
"Your Highness, please forgive me! Your Highness, please forgive me!" Liu Qianruo lost all her strength upon hearing these words and collapsed to the ground. Not even her lip balm could cover the paleness of her lips. "Your Highness, please forgive me! Your Highness, please forgive me! I will never dare to do that again. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
The begging sound was too harsh, You Yang couldn't help but cover one ear, but this didn't stop her from feeling relieved, and she couldn't suppress the slightly upturned smile on her face.
Song Yan felt a headache from hearing the shouting. He rubbed his ears and said, "Why don't you drag him out? He's making so much noise."
After the man was dragged away by the imperial guards.
Song Yunlan and others looked at Song Yanting with strange eyes.
They were surprised that Song Yanting, who used to just say some sarcastic remarks when things didn't concern him, would get involved.
The Queen Mother consoled You Yang a little, "Since it's a misunderstanding, Miss You, please stop kneeling. Go into the pavilion and take shelter. I'll have someone pick out a few pieces of fine jadeite from the storehouse for you to take back."
This can be considered as the Queen Mother's way of comforting You Yang.
Song Fuyu seemed to have seen through everything. He calmly lowered his head and drank a sip of tea. "Mother, I see it's getting late today. Let's send the other girls back to their respective residences first."
The queen also agreed. After asking the empress dowager for her opinion, she immediately ordered the palace servants to warn all the outsiders and send them out of the palace, leaving only You Yang and You Miaoyan.
Youyang was a little overwhelmed.
It's none of her business anymore, why won't you let her go?
Looking at it from another angle, is this a plot to torture the heroine? Making the heroine see with her own eyes the man she loves getting engaged to another woman right in front of her?
The Queen Mother stared at Song Yanting with questioning eyes, "Ting'er?"
Song Yanting didn't think there was anything wrong with his behavior. His expression was normal, his tone was defiant, and the ending tone was slightly upturned.
"Grandmother, don't you think it's easier to win the beauty if I help her vent her anger when she's in trouble and your grandson comes to her rescue?"
The Queen Mother rolled her eyes at him and said angrily, "Just sit still!"
"Tsk." Song Anyao sneered disdainfully, "For a country bumpkin like her, being able to enter the palace is her greatest blessing. How can you, Third Brother, still look down on such a vulgar woman?"
The Queen Mother once again turned her gaze to You Yang, and looked him up and down.
It must be said that this little girl was indeed extremely beautiful. She reminded her of Concubine Qi in the late emperor's harem. She had suffered a lot at the hands of this vixen, and what she disliked most was this kind of seductive look.
Although she didn't know the character of Miss You Er, her appearance alone would only make her troublesome grandson even more unruly and disobedient. She would never let such a vixen get involved with her.
But if this evil could be placed next to Song Yunlan, maybe...
Song Yunlan's face darkened slightly. Song Yanting's behavior and words set off alarm bells in his heart. He knew very well how lustful his royal brother was and how he would do whatever he wanted. If You Yang fell into his hands, she would probably be in danger of losing her life.
"It's better for you not to talk nonsense, my royal brother."
Song Yan smiled mysteriously, "Fifth brother, please take care of yourself first."
The Queen Mother suddenly laughed and helped Song Yunlan speak.
"Your brother has his eyes set on that little girl. If he really likes her, as your brother, why not give her to him?"
She didn't wait for Song Yanting to speak, but continued to ask Song Yanting.
"I think the second young lady of the You family is very beautiful. If you like her, Yunlan, I can ask the emperor for his opinion."
"Although she is the second young lady, she is also the legitimate young lady of Youfu. It is not a problem for her to be a concubine."
Song Yunlan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and the joy in his eyes was so obvious that it was impossible for others to not understand.
Song Yan let out a displeased "tsk" when he heard this.
Song Fuyu's eyes wandered lightly between the two of them, shaking his head and chuckling.
These two people are interesting.
You Yang had long been accustomed to Song Yan's occasional outrageous remarks and had no other reaction, but she did not expect that the rumor of arranged marriage would blow to her.
I don’t know what’s wrong with the Queen Mother’s brain that she wants me to marry Song Yunlan.
Hey, hey, hey, did she get something wrong? Song Yunlan saved You Miaoyan, not her You Yang, so what does it have to do with her?
Things gradually started to go wrong.
You Yang thought to herself that although today's incident was a misunderstanding, Song Yunlan and You Miaoyan had indeed had physical intimacy, and their marriage was bound to happen. If she did not break away from the plot of the story at this time, she would definitely end up dying.
You Yang lowered her eyes, seemingly silent, but in fact her little head was about to burst into flames.
She came back to her senses and looked up again. Everyone in the pavilion had their own plans.
You Miao said that if this matter was not handled properly, not only would it be difficult for the woman to get married, but the reputation of the royal family would also be damaged.
"No, Grandmother." Song Yan's tone was always off-key. "Giving both You sisters to my fifth brother, isn't that too unfair to my grandson?"
"Besides, the one Fifth Brother saved was the eldest lady, so what does that have to do with the second lady?"
Song Fuyu, like the Queen, was watching the show and occasionally said a few words.
"Third brother, you must have taken a fancy to this second young lady."
"Come to think of it, it's only natural that such a beauty could catch Third Brother's eye."
After hearing this, Song Yan turned around and raised his eyebrows towards Song Fuyu, giving him an approving look.
"Brother still understands me."
"Empress Dowager, the emperor told me a few days ago that we should only choose a principal wife today. Lan'er is still young and it is not appropriate for her to take a concubine."
Imperial Concubine Rou walked from her chair into the hall, lifted her skirt and knelt down, "Although the drowning incident today was an accident, I also sincerely think that Miss You is quite good."
"Therefore, I beg the Queen Mother to grant a marriage between Lan'er and the eldest daughter of the You family. After Lan'er leaves the palace and sets up her own residence, I will welcome her into the palace as my principal wife."
You Miaoyan was originally the candidate chosen by Concubine Rou for Song Yunlan's main wife, and she just took advantage of the situation to facilitate this marriage.
You Miaoyan's reputation as a talented woman will not disappear because of such a small matter. Her son should be matched with the best girl, and the second young lady from the countryside is already honored to be a concubine. What she wants is the power behind You Miaoyan.
Now that the queen and the eldest prince are in the limelight in the court, she also wants to fight for her child.
After hearing such a commotion, and with Concubine Rou using the excuse of being an official to refuse, the Empress Dowager had to abandon her plan of forcing You Yang into Song Yunlan's residence.
The Queen Mother was helpless. She had chosen You Miaoyan as the most suitable candidate for Princess Xuan, given her family background, talent, and reputation. But now that things had come to this, there was nothing she could do.
The Queen Mother sighed unconsciously, "In that case, I will personally grant this imperial decree when I return."
The Empress Dowager finally gave in, and Concubine Rou finally felt relieved.
"Lan'er, come here and thank the Imperial Grandmother."
Concubine Liu was the younger sister of You Miaoyan's biological mother, Liu Mei. The joy of the marriage between the two families also deepened the relationship between herself and Concubine Rou. She happily congratulated them, "Congratulations, Concubine Sister, and congratulations to His Highness the Fifth Prince."
"My niece has always been well-behaved. If the Fifth Prince marries her, we will not only be sisters, but also in-laws."
Song Yunlan's face turned pale, then he closed his eyes, mustered up his courage, walked in front of the empress dowager, and knelt down with a bang.
He pleaded, "Please think twice, Grandmother. I have no intention of hurting Miss You and cannot let her suffer for the rest of her life."
"Lan'er! You saved this girl. If you don't marry her, how will she survive in the future?"
Concubine Rou covered her heart with her hands, tears were about to fall from her eyes, and she looked very lonely.
"Marriage is determined by the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. You usually listen to your mother, so why are you so disobedient today?"
In the past, Song Yunlan would have backed down if she had done this, but today, not only did he not back down, he became even more determined.
"There must be another way. Please think twice, Grandmother. My grandson has no intention of loving Miss You, and I cannot let her suffer for the rest of her life."
The mother and son argued in front of the Queen Mother, who said in embarrassment, "Your mother has already agreed. If you change your mind now, it will be very difficult for me to deal with it."
Seeing this, You Miaoyan covered her heart and wept sadly, "Your Majesty, there is no need to make things so difficult for me."
She let go of Song Anyao's hand and walked to the center with unsteady steps, choking out a sob: "Today's incident happened suddenly, and I didn't expect things to develop to this point."
"I do not want to embarrass the ladies and the Fifth Prince, so I have decided to become a nun and spend the rest of my life in the temple."
Oh my god, it’s such a big deal.
Although he knew that You Miaoyan's words were meant to force people to submit, You Yang still touched the black hair on his head with empathy, and kept imagining what You Miaoyan would look like if he became a monk.
"I haven't seen many bald women. Okay, I agree to this." Song Yan listened and added fuel to the fire.
If the current environment did not allow it, You Yang would definitely give him a thumbs up. He would poison himself to death if he licked her mouth.
"Song Yan, listen!" The Queen Mother's eyebrows were furrowed, "If you don't shut up, I will send all the concubines in your house to become nuns!"
"No, no, no." Song Yan waved his hand, his tone still a little unconvinced, "I won't say anything, I find you are really serious."
"Mother." Seeing that the three parties were deadlocked and the Queen Mother was caught between the mother and son, the Queen Mother stepped in. She said, "My sister and Lan'er each have their own arguments, and Mother is also in a dilemma. Why don't we ask the Emperor for his opinion?"
The Queen Mother was troubled by the mother and son, and she was more than happy to do so. She immediately acted like a hands-off boss and said, "That's fine. Let your father decide."
After saying this, she comforted You Miaoyan, "Miss You, don't overthink it. The royal family will definitely give you an explanation for what happened today."
After all this trouble, the empress dowager used the excuse of being tired and asked Song Yanting and Song Qingwan to help her go back to the bedroom to rest.
Concubine Liu said that You Miaoyan was frightened and distressed, and wanted her to stay in the palace for a few days. Song Yunlan left without looking back, and Song Fuyu claimed that he had something important to do and left.
You Yang was just led out of the palace by the palace servants arranged by Rong Mama, and she was secretly feeling lucky that she could go back alone to have some peace and quiet.
Unexpectedly, Song Qingwan, who had just accompanied the Queen Mother, appeared again.
She stared at her with her bright eyes for a long time.
"Are you You Yang?"
"She's as beautiful as her reputation says. This princess loves beauties."
Song Qingwan turned her head and instructed Rong Mama, "Mama, I'm about to leave the palace, so I'll take her there. The Empress Dowager has just gone to bed, so she'll need someone to serve her. You go and keep an eye on her."
Aunt Rong thought about it and said, "Thank you for troubling me, Princess. I will take my leave."
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