The Si chariot, which was covered with thick cushions, was extremely spacious, and there was a long table in the chariot.
Song Tangning was originally worried that Xiao Yan would cause trouble for her or ridicule her for being bold, but who knew that after getting in the car, he would take a nap on the opposite side.
When the man closed his eyes, the lines on his face softened, and his cold white face sank into the flickering light and shadow, like cold jade falling into warm water, eliminating the sternness that squeezed people's hearts.
She gradually relaxed and couldn't help but turn around and lift the curtain beside her.
Qishan is not far from the capital, and Xiao Yan's Zhuangzi is on the outskirts of the city.
In early spring, the peach blossoms have not yet bloomed, and the plum blossoms have faded. The surrounding farmland covered with snow does not actually have a very good scenery. The cold wind blows on the face, which is a bit freezing, but Tang Ning, who has not seen the outside world for a long time, is full of greed. Breathe the breath of freedom.
When the carriage entered the East Gate, there were more pedestrians around.
The gradually rising crowds of people and the occasional hawking made her truly feel that she was really back.
The carriage arrived in front of Prince Cheng's Mansion, only to learn that Princess Cheng had gone to a banquet at the Mansion of the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
Cang Lang stood outside and said, "Today Sanlang of the Qian family is getting married. Princess Cheng has gone to the banquet. I heard that Prince Xie has also gone..."
"Do you want to go in and wait for them?" Xiao Yan looked at Song Tangning.
Song Tangning bit her lip lightly. She was thrown into Qishan Mountain and almost died, but Xie Yin happily went to the banquet: "No, go directly to Qian's house!"
…
Qian Baokun, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was from a wealthy family in Lingnan. Although he was not as well-established as the Cui and Lu families in Beijing, he was firmly seated at the top of the Ministry of Household Affairs at the age of forty. One ability is enough for everyone in Beijing to make friends with him.
Sanlang in his mansion married the legitimate daughter of Uncle Enyuan, who was also from a prominent family. At this time, the Qian Mansion was crowded with guests and was extremely lively.
Princess Cheng and others were sitting in the octagonal pavilion with curtains, laughing and talking about the good marriage of the Qian family. She vaguely saw some laughing young men and women coming together in the distance.
"Isn't that Prince Xie?"
Mrs. Wenxinhou, Mrs. Zhou, who is familiar with Princess Cheng, smiled and said, "The girl next to Prince Xie looks at Yan Sheng. Could it be that something good is about to happen?"
Princess Cheng followed her gaze and looked at her with disgust: "Don't let me be a concubine who doesn't deserve to be on the stage."
"Concubine?"
Mrs. Wenxinhou was surprised, "Could it be the one from the Song family?"
As soon as these words came out, Princess Cheng's face turned dark.
Everyone knows that Princess Cheng's eldest sister married into the Duke of Song Dynasty and was extremely affectionate with Song Xi, the second master of the Song family.
The Rong family gave birth to a daughter in the early years and was so injured that it was difficult to conceive again. However, the charming Second Master Song refused to take a concubine and only lived with the Rong family.
After these two people both died in such a short time, many people lamented their deep love. Who wouldn’t mention their deep love? But who would have thought that some time ago, a concubine suddenly appeared in the Song family, and it was said that she was the Song Er who died early? My bloodline.
This incident is a rarity in Beijing. How many people praised Mr. Song for his infatuation at first, but how many people ridiculed him after this incident came out.
At that time, everyone thought that the Song family would put the concubine in the palace to hide their ugly appearance, but who knew that the Song family's Yutai young master took the concubine to many banquets.
When he met anyone, he told people that she was a girl from the Song family, and asked people to take more care of her, and his words were full of love and compassion. Within a few days, the whole capital knew that he had a concubine cousin in the next room.
Now it seems that Prince Xie of Prince Cheng's Mansion is also very close to that concubine?
Xie Yin and others also noticed Princess Cheng and the others, and everyone came over.
"Mother."
Xie Yin has a handsome appearance and looks like a young man with high spirits when he smiles.
Several other people also saluted: "I have met Princess Cheng."
Xie Yin saw Song Shulan standing aside at a loss, as if she didn't recognize the person in front of her, so he helped her out with pity:
"Shulan, this is my mother, Princess Cheng, and this is Madam Wenxinhou. My mother is still your aunt, so there is no need to be restrained."
Song Shulan stepped forward a little shyly: "Shulan has met my aunt."
"My sister only has one daughter, please don't scream."
Princess Cheng's words made Song Shulan pale.
Xie Yin frowned: "Mother!"
"What's your name? I'm here. What's your name?"
Princess Cheng is not a good-tempered person.
She already hated this concubine who suddenly appeared, and felt sorry for her sister and niece.
Now seeing her son actually getting close to her, she said angrily: "There will be an exam in the spring. If you don't study hard at home, why are you here? Also, I didn't give you any younger sister, so don't get married randomly. , tarnishing other people’s reputation for no reason.”
The young men and women who were originally laughing fell silent instantly.
Princess Cheng's words seemed like she was scolding Xie Yin, but everyone could hear the meaning behind her words.
Song Shulan's eyes suddenly turned red, she was filled with tears, and her slender body was on the verge of collapse.
Xie Yin suddenly felt extremely distressed.
He knew that his mother didn't like Shulan's background, but it was not something she could choose. Besides, she was also the daughter of the Song family and her uncle's bloodline. She should return to the Song family and live as noble a life as Tang Ning.
Why would a mother embarrass a weak woman?
"Mom, Shulan is also my uncle's daughter, just like Tangning. Don't embarrass her..."
"Shut up!"
Princess Cheng's face turned cold, "How can a concubine who has no place on the stage be the same as Tang Ning?"
"What's wrong with me? She is the bloodline left by the people in my uncle's house. She is Tang Ning's closest sister. She has a gentle and kind temperament, and she takes care of Tang Ning in every way. You can't act like you love Tang Ning." Give her some love?" Xie Yin looked dissatisfied.
Princess Cheng was almost angry to death by his words. She stood up quickly, her face was ashen and she wanted to get angry.
Mrs. Wenxinhou quickly pulled her: "Calm down, calm down, this is the Qian family, don't make a joke in front of the children."
Princess Cheng's chest rose and fell, and she glanced at the frightened young men and women. She endured it again and again before suppressing her anger: "Does she deserve my love?"
"Let me tell you Xie Yin, Tang Ning is Tang Ning, she is she. Your only sister is Tang Ning. Not just any dirty thing can get to my sister."
It's not like she didn't know about what happened in the Song family. Tang Ning had cried aggrievedly several times before, and this concubine was the culprit.
Princess Cheng turned to look at Song Shulan, who was wearing pear blossoms and raining flowers, "I don't care what you do in the Song family. Even if it turns the world upside down, I don't care. But don't use that pretense to use my son to dance in front of me, otherwise don't blame me. You’re welcome.”
"I don't……"
Song Shulan's aggrieved eyes were red.
She had never done anything. It was brother A Yin who took the initiative to come to her, and it was he who kept holding her back.
Princess Cheng was too lazy to look at Song Shulan's behavior, fearing that she would not be able to help but beat her idiot son. She pulled Mrs. Wen Xinhou and wanted to leave, but before she could turn around, she heard a surprised sound not far away.
"Director Xiao is here."
