Chapter 54 Death Warrant
Song Yuning couldn't help but feel confused. What kind of embroidery work required her to go outside and see it in person?
Besides, since all these things were already prepared, why not just bring them in and let her see them? Was there any other reason?
Although he was full of doubts, Song Yuning did not show them.
She knew that this was Song Yuwan's home, and she would not be stupid enough to do anything to hurt Song Yuning on her own territory.
Therefore, Song Yuning decided to follow Chuntao first to see what Song Yuwan was up to.
Chuntao led her to the back house at the back of the yard. Song Yuning frowned and followed her forward for a distance. When she turned the corner, she saw Xu Hui standing there waiting for her.
Song Yuning immediately understood what was going on. She guessed that Lu Zhixing had just returned and was talking to Song Yuwan about this matter.
Chuntao led the person over, then immediately turned around and left, standing guard not far away.
When Xu Hui saw Song Yuning, he immediately walked over with some excitement. Song Yuning looked at the smile on his face, his heart paused slightly, and an indescribable feeling of soreness arose.
She liked to see the smile of the boy in front of her, and she especially liked Xu Hui's eyes that were full of affection when he looked at everyone.
Unfortunately, none of these will belong to her in the future.
"Yu Ning, I finally see you again. What's wrong with you since we last met at the Lantern Festival? Did I make you angry?
You didn't accept the things I gave you, and you returned everything I gave you. I asked someone to ask you out, but you didn't meet me. What's going on?"
When Xu Hui looked at Song Yuning, his eyes were full of grievance, as if he was a puppy abandoned by his owner.
"No, it's just..." Song Yuning avoided his gaze, sighed, slowly took a step back, and put some distance between himself and Xu Hui.
She took a deep breath, raised her head and looked straight into Xu Hui's eyes.
"Xu Hui, you are the legitimate son of the Xu family, of noble status, while I am just a concubine's daughter, of lowly status.
The two of us are destined not to be together, and there is no way it will work out. So, I don't want to waste our time and energy any longer."
Song Yuning's tone was calm and firm.
"I won't accept your things, and I'll return all the things you gave me before, just to tell you that we shouldn't have any private interactions anymore.
This is good for both you and me. Don't come to see me again. If outsiders see us, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain."
Xu Hui was stunned. He widened his eyes and looked at Song Yuning in disbelief.
"No, that's not the case! Yuning, you know I don't care about status.
I like you and I want to marry you. I told you I would get my family to agree to our being together. Will you wait for me?"
Xu Hui's voice was full of eagerness and sincerity. He took a step forward and tried to grab Song Yuning's hand.
But Song Yuning swiftly dodged his touch, shook his head and said, "Cousin Xu Hui, admit it, you can't do it.
If you could really do it, considering your age and mine, we should have exchanged engagement letters and arranged the marriage long ago."
Xu Hui shook his head. "I'm trying. I've really been trying hard lately. Yuning, can you wait for me a little longer? You said you would, but it's only been a short time. Why have you changed?"
"Because I know that Lord Xu wants you to marry a princess. The Eighth Princess is of noble status and is a perfect match for you.
I am just a powerless concubine. If people knew that I wanted to compete with the princess for a husband, I would probably be killed the next day.
Cousin Xu Hui, this world is always unfair to women. I just want to live a good life. If you insist on pestering me, you will only hurt me.
Please, for the sake of our past friendship, don't come looking for me again. I don't want to die yet."
Song Yuning's eyes welled up with tears as she spoke to the end, her voice tinged with sobs. Xu Hui's entanglement was like a death warrant to her.
So this time, she was going to give Xu Hui a strong dose of medicine to completely give up the idea. Otherwise, if this matter really got out, it would be as easy for Concubine Yun to kill her as crushing an ant.
Xiao Yunzhan couldn't save her either.
Xu Hui looked at Song Yuning crying in front of him, feeling a little reluctant, but he didn't want to give up. He explained in a panic: "Cousin Yuning, I am sincere to you, and I will not let anyone hurt you.
As long as you are willing to be with me, I will definitely protect you."
Song Yuning shook her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Cousin, I know you have feelings for me, but we can't be together.
Concubine Yun now has absolute power in the harem, and she is about to have another son. With a son by her side, her arrogance will be even greater.
The Eighth Princess is her only daughter. If he knew that I wanted to compete with her daughter for a husband, I would probably die quietly the next day."
Xu Hui's face changed when he heard this. He naturally knew Concubine Yun's status in the harem.
If he really offended her, the consequences would be disastrous. But he was reluctant to give up Song Yuning and could only remain silent.
Seeing Xu Hui remained silent, Song Yuning shed two more tears: "Cousin, I know you feel bad, but I can't let myself die for you."
"You can do things without considering the consequences because you are a man. This world is always more tolerant and understanding of men like you.
But we women are different. We cannot make even the slightest mistake. Once we take a wrong step, we will be doomed and die without a burial place.
"Cousin Xu Hui, please, I beg you. Your friendship is like a cup of poison to me. I don't want to die. Please let me go from now on!"
Although Xu Hui was a little detached in his daily life, his education was evident, and he could understand what Song Yuning said.
He looked at Song Yuning, and his heart felt as if it was being cut by a knife. He had never liked someone so much before. Song Yuning was the first one.
But now, Xu Hui also knows that he must give up this feeling, otherwise, he will never see Song Yuning again in this world.
Xu Hui was silent for a long time, then forced a smile: "Cousin Song, I understand. This is our farewell. I hope you take care of yourself."
After saying that, Xu Hui staggered away.
After watching his figure disappear, Song Yuning raised her hand to wipe the tears from her face. She then stood in the garden for a while before turning around and leaving.
When I returned to Song Yuwan's room, Song Yurou and Song Yuyao were gone.
"They were both a little tired, so I asked them to go to the next room to rest for a while." Song Yuwan blinked and explained.
Song Yuning sighed, came to sit next to Song Yuwan, and looked at Song Yuwan seriously: "Sixth sister, I know you are kind, but do you know that you almost killed me today?"
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