But these are just rumors. After all, the biological son has a better chance of winning. However, these have not yet taken shape, and no one in the court dares to take sides easily. Most of them adopt a wait-and-see attitude.
In a blink of an eye, the day of Cheng Shuyi's hairpin ceremony arrived. Duke Jing sent people to give porridge for three days to accumulate blessings for her. He also set off grand fireworks every night for three days in advance. It was so grand.
Yun Zixiang had people prepare a group of nine-day streamers in advance to send as gifts. They were even more dazzling under the sun during the day, and danced like elves at night. They were delicate yet dignified, and they looked even more like the masters of the banquet.
Most of the noble ladies from various clans in the capital came to the banquet today. After presenting their gifts, they entered the banquet.
Lin Jinyue grew up in Beijing, so she was familiar with her and could chat with her. She knew all the basic information about Yun Zixiang, but she was not familiar with her, so she left alone to another garden with fewer people.
The Duke of Jing was very kind to his daughter. Because his legitimate son died in the war, the Duke's wife also died of dystocia when she gave birth to Cheng Shuyi. Cheng Su could be said to have a son at an old age, and he cherished his little daughter very much.
As soon as Yun Zixiang arrived, he vaguely saw a woman standing under the willow tree. She had a beautiful face and graceful figure. She was wearing this light blue dress and her every smile was so charming.
Yun Zixiang was mesmerized by what she saw, looking like a fairy. At this time, she had already guessed who she was.
Staying alone in one place, the most beautiful woman in the capital with peerless beauty and extraordinary family background - Song Yinwan
Her beauty is stunning
She seemed to notice and nodded politely towards Yun Zixiang.
Yun Zixiang also replied
"This must be the daughter of Mr. Yun's family!" Song Yinwan said, looking at Yun Zixiang in his eyes.
Although she rarely interacts with people, she knows people in Beijing
"Miss Song!"
The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they didn't intend to ask how they knew, and they understood each other tacitly.
Then, as the maid in the mansion came to report, the banquet started
The two of them went back to the banquet together
Yun Zixiang noticed Lin Jinyue and waved to her. She walked over and sat down next to her.
"Sister Zixiang! Where have you been?" Lin Jinyue came over and asked
"Nothing, just going for a walk."
"Then why did you come back with Miss Song?"
Lin Jinyue seemed to be paying close attention to her and glanced at Song Yinwan.
“Meeted by chance on the road”
"oh!"
"Let me tell you, Song Yinwan never hangs out with us, and he is cold and indifferent even if he speaks to her for a few words. I heard that she is not easy to get along with."
I'm afraid things are not as simple as they appear on the surface. He said nothing and did not question Jin Yue's words.
"Don't be too restrained today. I would like to thank you all for coming!"
Cheng Shuyi is worthy of the demeanor of a family of military commanders. He has never had stage fright on these occasions.
Then came more traditional singing and dancing...
Cheng Shuyi was also bored and ran to chat with Lin Jinyue.
"Jin Yue, brother Jin Nian..."
Lin Jinyue could see her thoughts and took out a luminous pearl from her sleeve: "No! My brother gave this to you."
Cheng Shuyi happily took it, held it carefully, and asked someone to bring the brocade box over and put it inside.
The banquet is coming to an end and everyone is gradually dispersing
When Yun Zixiang was about to leave, he was stopped by Song Yinwan's maid who asked him about something.
When Lin Jinyue saw this, she couldn't refuse for her, so she said, "Go ahead, I'll just wait for you here."
"Miss Song, what's the matter?"
"Miss Yun! My situation now is not what you see."
He added: "Although I am the daughter of the prime minister, I am also the daughter of a prostitute."
Yun Zixiang didn't expect that the Song family would publicize that she was their biological daughter in order to conceal her identity, but thinking about it, her appearance was indeed outstanding.
"My father wants to marry me to the crown prince as his concubine, but I don't want to, so I want to ask you to help me."
Song Yinwan knelt down in front of Yun Zixiang
"How do you want me to help you?" Yun Zixiang did not help her up, but just looked at her coldly.
"I heard that Prince Chu has a good relationship with the young lady, so..." She stopped talking.
Yun Zixiang finally understood and said coldly: "You should ask Mr. Chu for this, not me."
She called him Prince Chu, while Yun Zixiang called him Lord Chu.
Having said that, get ready to leave
Song Wanyin grabbed Yun Zixiang's skirt and was about to cry: "Please save me, miss. I am willing to serve you. After all, miss is from the fifth prince's side, and she will also be an enemy of the prince in the future."
"No need, I can't help with this matter."
Song Yinwan was left alone to cry
Taking such a big risk to offend the senior Song family, and also involving the Nan'an Prince's Palace, naturally requires one more layer of consideration. Yun Zixiang felt that this business was a bit of a loss.
Back to Yun Mansion
Yun Zixiang understood in his heart that Prime Minister Song was determined to stand by the prince's side.
I heard that the prince has coveted Song Yinwan for a long time, and the Song family always wants to gain something from such actions...
