"What are you talking nonsense about?"
Xie Yin was stunned and speechless, his eyes filled with disbelief. How could she not marry the Lu family?
Song Jinxiu also suddenly raised his head and looked at Tang Ning. The marriage between the Song and Lu families was decided by the queen herself, and the wedding date was set for next year. Tang Ning has also been extremely dependent on Lu Zhinian in recent years. He has said that he will marry her since he was sensible. Brother Lu has always regarded her as the Lu family's daughter-in-law and interacts with the Lu family.
But now she actually said that she would not marry the Lu family. How angry was she?
Not to mention Song Jinxiu and the others, even Princess Cheng and Xiao Yan couldn't help but look at Tang Ning.
Song Jinxiu suppressed his anger and tried his best to speak patiently: "Tang Ning, don't say any angry words. You have agreed to marry the Lu family for many years, and the Queen has always treated you very well. I know you are angry about Jin Shan, but no matter what I can’t even play with your engagement.”
"Be obedient and stop making trouble. It's not okay that Brother is wrong."
He was full of helplessness, as if he were dealing with a child who was acting recklessly and willfully.
Song Tangning's stomach suddenly turned violent, and she felt both sick and tired.
It was obvious that she had reached this point in her words, and it was obvious that she almost had disgust written on her face, but Song Jinxiu still taught her a lesson as if he were an elder brother.
He thinks that his status is higher than his, and she should just let it go if he says "he was wrong", but it is obvious that they were the ones who were wrong, why does he still have to act like he is aggrieved?
Song Tangning didn't know whether he couldn't understand people or was too self-centered. He didn't take her seriously. Even now, he still felt that she was just venting their anger and joking with them.
He didn't care at all about how serious she was when she said these words, nor did he feel that they had done too much and hurt her deeply.
He just felt that she would turn around after they admitted their mistake. He just said over and over again that she was ignorant and told her to stop making trouble, as if he treated her as a willful child and could make her obedient by coaxing her.
Song Tangning suddenly lost interest in talking to them.
"Lord Governor, the chariot is ready."
"Princess, everyone is here."
Cang Lang and Nanny Jiang came in almost at the same time.
"Help Mrs. Song out."
Aunt Jiang walked over quickly and carefully stretched out her hand to support Tang Ning, making her lean on her with most of her body.
Xiao Yan followed them with a cold expression, only stopping when he passed by Song Jinxiu and the others.
"Mr. Song is indeed a recorder who finds fault with others. His mouth is very eloquent, but it is off-putting."
His eyes were cold and sarcastic,
"Song Tangning returns to the supervision of this governor from today on. I like peace and quiet, and the place where I live is not as loose as Prince Cheng's Mansion. From now on, the house in Jiuyun Lane is not allowed by this governor. Anyone who steps in will have their legs broken."
With his clothes flying, Xiao Yan approached Tang Ning. After a moment, a cloak with dragon and brocade patterns covered Tang Ning's body.
"It's late at night, let's go."
Tang Ning's entire face was hidden in fox velvet: "Okay."
When Princess Cheng saw Xiao Yan leaving with Tang Ning, she turned around and wanted to walk out when she was grabbed by Prince Cheng after just a few steps.
"Yue Niang, you are confused. How can you let Tangning really go with Xiao Yan? Do you know who he is, and do you know how many people have died at his hands? What can Tangning gain by following him? A good thing?"
Princess Cheng staggered as she was dragged: "You hurt me by dragging me."
Prince Cheng subconsciously let go of his hands, and there was an apologetic and concerned look on his brows. That look fell into Princess Cheng's eyes, and her tone became softer,
"You are thinking too much. No matter how many people Xiao Yan kills, they will all be cowards in the court, or they are against him. Tang Ning has no grievances with him. He also saved Tang Ning's life and caused many injuries. What is Tangning doing..."
"what do you know."
Prince Cheng thought she was naive, "Tang Ning has no enmity with him, but she has the Duke of Song behind her, and she has an engagement with the Lu family."
He suppressed his anger and tried to persuade her,
"Xiao Yan has been investigating the grain issue during this period. All the people involved in this matter are people from the aristocratic family. He wants to help the emperor brother fight against the aristocratic family, but the aristocratic family is very powerful, and the Cui and Lu families are among them. First of all, the Duke of Song Dynasty has a close relationship with the two families. Tang Ning hangs out with Xiao Yan, what good consequences will they reap if they find out?"
Princess Cheng's expression changed slightly. She had forgotten this, but in an instant she was dissatisfied with what Prince Cheng said: "What are you talking about? Do you think of Tang Ning the same way?"
"This is not what I mean. I am just afraid that she will lose her reputation..."
"What's there to be afraid of?"
Princess Cheng frowned: "No one in the capital knows Xiao Yan's identity. He goes in and out of the palace every day, and no one talks to him when he is with the concubine. Even if he is in the same room with Tang Ning, who can misunderstand him? You have the skills. Talking about Tang Ning, it’s better to take good care of your good son and stop asking him to hang out with people who don’t deserve the spotlight, so as not to be embarrassed!"
"Yue Niang..."
"alright."
Princess Cheng was a little unhappy, "I will tell Tang Ning about Xiao Yan. At least she has saved her now and is willing to protect her. How can she be a member of the Song family."
She didn't understand people's words and still thought she was right. When she glanced at Song Jinxiu coldly, she almost slapped him in the face.
"Our residence is not suitable for Tang Ning to recuperate from his injuries, and your son is difficult to carry. I will tell Tang Ning to pay more attention to Xiao Yan and not get too close to him. We will discuss other matters later."
"I'll stay with Tang Ning tonight and come back after she settles down."
After seeing her say that, she turned around and walked away in a hurry, her skirt flying under her feet very quickly.
King Cheng shouted several times but did not see her stop, and his face suddenly turned blue with anger.
"Look at the trouble you've caused!"
He turned around and took out his anger on Xie Yin.
King Cheng didn't think what happened to Xie Yin and the others yesterday was too serious. At most, the young man stabbed Lou Zi in a moment of anger. He found a chance to explain a few words to Tang Ning and coaxed the little girl to let it go.
But Xie Yin was stupid enough to bring Song Jinxiu and Song Shulan in, and provoked Xiao Yan to make Song Tangning leave Prince Cheng's Mansion.
Thinking about Tang Ning's words about breaking off the engagement before leaving, Prince Cheng was so angry that his head hurt. The Lu family's marriage must not be canceled.
After he scolded Xie Yin in a cold voice, he even looked at Song Jinxiu and his sister with displeasure: "It's late at night, Mr. Song, why don't you go back?"
Song Jinxiu's face looked like he had a dye shop: "...I'm disturbing the prince, I'm leaving now."
It was an extremely cold spring night in February, and the night wind was so refreshing.
Before Song Jinxiu left, he heard in the courtyard behind him that King Cheng was grabbing Xie Yin, who was about to send them out of the mansion, and scolded him.
She sneered and belittled him mercilessly in her words, and after finishing her words, she angrily said to a servant on the side, "Song Shulan is not allowed to set foot in Prince Cheng's Mansion from now on!"
Song Shulan's face was as white as paper and her body swayed.
Song Jinxiu quickly helped her.
"Brother."
When Song Shulan raised her face, there was no trace of blood on her face. Her weeping look was extremely pitiful, but Song Jinxiu did not comfort her as soon as in the past.
Song Shulan's face turned even paler. It was clear that Song Tangning was easy to manipulate in the past. As long as she gave her a little provocation, she could lose her temper and fight with her. As long as she gave her a few words of seduction, she could fight with a brainless idiot. They also stepped into the trap she had set, humiliated her background in front of Song Jinxiu and the others, and reduced her to dust.
She obsessed over Song Jinxiu and Lu Zhinian, like an ignorant child, trying to capture their attention and attention by crying.
But the more trouble she made, the more disgusted Song Jinxiu and the others became.
The more insulting and arrogant she is to her, the more Song Jinxiu and the others will favor her.
Song Shulan knew Tang Ning's temperament very well, and she gradually lured her away from the attention of Song Jinxiu and others.
Just now, she was still trying to make Song Tangning angry and tear her apart like a madman, but she seemed to be a completely different person, ignoring her from beginning to end.
She just directed all her dissatisfaction at Song Jinxiu and the others, and her sanity was scary.
Seeing Song Jinxiu's expression vaguely regretful, Song Shulan pinched her palms hard and tears instantly poured down her face.
She pushed Song Jinxiu away and knelt down on the ground as soon as her body softened. Song Jinxiu quickly came to his senses: "What are you doing?"
"I beg Tang Ning. She just said that as long as I kneel down and kowtow step by step to Lingyun Temple, she will be able to forgive my brother." As she spoke, she kowtowed to the ground, and then she knelt down hard on the ground. Blood, "I kneel, I kowtow, I go to Lingyun Temple to kneel and beg Madam for forgiveness..."
Song Shulan stood up, took a step forward, and knelt down again. This time, she still knocked her head on the ground as before.
"I shouldn't have accidentally knocked over Madam's evergreen lantern. I shouldn't have come to the capital. It's all my fault and has nothing to do with brother..."
The bluestone floor was dyed with a touch of bright red, and the halo of lights in front of Prince Cheng's Mansion made Song Shulan sway.
Song Jinxiu was shocked and quickly grabbed her: "What did you do, hurt your forehead and lose your appearance?"
"So what, what can I do?"
Song Shulan weakly fell to her knees on the ground, tears streaming down her face, "Tang Ning refuses to go back. Grandma and the others will not forgive me. She is protected by Governor Xiao, and she doesn't even want my brother anymore..."
"I don't want to bring trouble to my brother. I just want to ask her to go back. I can kowtow to her and apologize, but why doesn't Tang Ning want to forgive me? Does she really want me to pay for this life for her? Then I Just give it to her, okay? I will strangle myself to death with a piece of white silk when I get back..."
"Stop talking nonsense!" Song Jinxiu was furious, "Is this how you ruin yourself?!"
"Then what should I do...what can I do?"
She was crying so hard that she was out of breath and looked miserable.
"Brother, tell me, what should I do... what should I do..."
Song Jinxiu was originally shaken by Tang Ning's indifference and those harsh words, but he couldn't bear to see Song Shulan's pity.
He pursed his lips tightly and half held her in his arms: "Don't be afraid, I will find a way. Tang Ning will not be so cruel. She is just trying to vent her anger on me. Don't think too much, I will find a way..."
…
"Tsk."
In the shadow of the alley not far away, Cang Lang was sitting on the shaft of the car, looking at the two people hugging each other and suddenly said: "Mrs. Song, is your Song family's family style so bold and unrestrained?"
In the middle of the night, in front of the palace, the porter of Prince Cheng's palace was still watching. The brother and sister cried and hugged each other and knelt down on the long street. At first glance, the uninformed person might have thought that they were some crazy man and a grudge from some family. I just need to set up a stage, put on some gongs and drums, and start singing.
Song Tangning was silent and hadn't spoken yet. Xiao Yan grabbed something at hand and hit Canglang on the back of the head: "Shut up if you don't know how to speak."
"a shame!"
With a dark expression on her face, Princess Cheng threw down the curtain beside the window, covering the two disgusting people outside.
"I used to think that Song Jinxiu was a man who knew etiquette and rules, but now I finally understand. He is just a donkey with a shiny surface, but there are all kinds of pickled things on the inside!"
She was so angry that she cursed loudly and said outside,
"Go away quickly. I feel disgusted when I see them. Don't let them dirty Tang Ning's eyes."
Outside, Cang Lang covered the back of his head and grinned. He felt that the kick he had given to the elder son of the Song family was too soft. After making a mental note, he took the reins and drove towards the south of the city. Aunt Jiang and the others took their servants and maids. Yiyingwushi followed in a small car.
The wheels of the carriage made a sound on the bluestone ground. It was almost curfew, and there were very few pedestrians on the streets.
Occasionally, businessmen returning home would pass by in their cars, and the rustling night wind would make them feel chilly.
Song Tangning was wrapped in Xiao Yan's cloak and nestled in the corner of the carriage. Her whole face was hanging under the thick fur, and her thick eyelashes covered her red eyes. She was thinking about the scene where Song Jinxiu coaxed Song Shulan just now.
Even though she had told herself not to care, she had already seen the faces of those people clearly, but after seeing that he could confidently teach her a lesson, he completely ignored her sadness, turned around and carefully protected Song Shulan, but she still said that Feeling depressed.
It was obvious that they had been brother and sister for more than ten years, and it was obvious that he loved her so much at the beginning.
She always remembered that when Song Jinxiu was young, he could secretly take her out to see the lanterns to make her happy, and he could surprise her the next morning by tying paper kites in the middle of the night just to make her happy.
When she was sick, he would coax her to take medicine, and he would remember to buy her the sweetest cakes on the way to school. He was once the best brother in the world, and he loved her so much, but why did he change so easily?
Song Tangning actually didn't care that much about Xie Yin and Lu Zhinian. Xie Yin was easy to deceive when he was young, and Lu Zhinian was conceited and arrogant. It was normal for men like them who were born in a powerful family to feel pity and emotion for a weak and pitiful woman. matter.
She can understand them being obsessed with colors, forgetting old relationships, and abandoning an unimportant cousin and fiancée for the love of their hearts.
But Song Jinxiu is different, Song Shulan is just his sister.
A person who once shared the same hatred with her and swore that he would never let her usurp her position. A person who once told her personally that he would always only have her as a sister and would never let anyone hurt her. In less than half a year, It can become so complete, as if the brother-sister relationship of more than ten years has been completely forgotten.
Is it that Song Jinxiu has a cold heart, or is she really that unworthy...
"Don't speculate."
A cold voice suddenly sounded. Xiao Yan put his hands on his knees and looked up at the huddled little girl opposite, "Not everyone has a conscience, and not everyone can face their own biases."
