The next morning.

Xie Beiheng came to the east wing with a hint of anxiety between his brows.

"Xiangxiang, something happened in the army. I have to go to the military camp outside the city now and may not be back until the afternoon."

After saying that, he added, "Don't go back yet. Wait for me in the mansion. I'll come back in the afternoon and take you out for a walk."

Lin Xiangxiang looked at his expression and asked worriedly, "Did something big happen?"

Xie Beiheng smiled slightly, "No, there's just something I need to take care of, don't worry."

Lin Xiangxiang breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "Okay, then go ahead. I'll wait for you to come back!"

Not long after Xie Beiheng left, Cuihe walked into the room.

"Miss, the servant outside the door said that Master Song from the Minister of Revenue's Mansion has arrived and wants to see you."

Lin Xiangxiang was surprised, "Song Lingxin? Why did he look for me?"

Cui He shook her head gently, "Miss, Master Song didn't say anything, are you going to see him?"

Lin Xiangxiang thought for a moment and said, "Well, I have to go see him!"

Song Lingxin had always been polite and friendly to her, and he even lent her clothes yesterday. Now that he came to see her, there was no reason for her not to meet him.

Song Lingxin was sitting on a chair in the reception room. When he saw Lin Xiangxiang coming from outside the door, his heart beat faster involuntarily and his palms began to sweat.

When she walked in, he quickly stood up and bowed, "Miss Lin."

Lin Xiangxiang smiled and returned the greeting, "Mr. Song."

The two sat on the chairs, and Lin Xiangxiang said with a smile, "Mr. Song, thank you so much for yesterday!"

Song Lingxin was stunned and confused, not knowing what she was talking about.

Lin Xiangxiang chuckled, "Clothes."

Song Lingxin was shocked. Yesterday, her sister pushed her from the pavilion into the water. Not only did she not blame him, but she thanked him for a piece of clothing?

Pure gold and unpolished jade, with a kind heart and a gentle mind, Song Lingxin felt that Lin Xiangxiang at this moment was even more fascinating than when he first met her.

Song Lingxin stood up from his chair, bowed solemnly again, and said, "Miss Lin, I came to see you today because of what Qian'er did yesterday. I came to apologize to you."

"My humble sister was foolish and acted perversely, putting you in danger. I absolutely shouldn't have done that. It's my fault. I hope you'll forgive me!"

Lin Xiangxiang nodded secretly in her heart. Well, the summary of Song Fangqian's evil deeds was indeed accurate.

But it wasn't you who pushed it!

"Mr. Song, there's no need to be like this. What your sister did is not your fault, and it's not your place to apologize!"

Song Lingxin shook his head, his tone ashamed. "As an older brother, I didn't discipline my sister strictly enough, which is why my sister did such a wrong thing. Ultimately, I am also at fault."

Ah this...

Lin Xiangxiang saw that he was humble, spoke in a self-blaming tone, and looked ashamed.

The personalities of these two siblings are completely different. One is humble, polite and well-mannered, while the other is unruly, arrogant and unreasonable.

Before Lin Xiangxiang could say anything, Song Lingxin took out an exquisitely carved wooden box from his arms and handed it to Lin Xiangxiang.

"Ms. Lin, this is a gift of apology to you. Please accept it." After saying this, he looked nervous and didn't dare to look at her face.

Lin Xiangxiang was stunned when she saw the wooden box he handed to her. Then she smiled and said, "Mr. Song, you are too polite. You really don't have to be so polite."

"Besides, it was your sister who did something wrong. If your sister apologized to me, I would still consider it. But you didn't do anything wrong. I even want to thank you. How can I accept your gift?"

The attitude of admitting mistakes is indeed very good, but unfortunately, the person who did the wrong thing did not come.

Song Lingxin said hurriedly, "I'll have Qian'er come and apologize to the young lady in person. Miss Lin, please accept it. If you don't, I'll feel guilty and uneasy, and I won't be able to sleep at night."

"Mr. Song, I really can't..."

"If Miss Lin doesn't accept it, Song will have no face to see her in the future!"

Lin Xiangxiang opened her eyes wide. Is this... really that serious?

Is this third place winner a person who has read too many books and has become so stubborn?

Lin Xiangxiang's head ached. "Uh... okay then!" After accepting it, she immediately said, "But this is definitely not an apology from Mr. Song. I just think of it as a gift between friends."

Lin Xiangxiang thought that when she came next time, she could bring him a return gift and everything would be even.

When Song Lingxin heard Lin Xiangxiang say that this was a gift between friends, he was overjoyed and asked excitedly, "Miss Lin, do you think of me as a friend?"

Lin Xiangxiang smiled and nodded, "Of course."

After Song Lingxin left, Lin Xiangxiang returned to the east wing.

She opened the wooden box and found a white jade hairpin inlaid with rubies and a crabapple pattern inside.

Although Lin Xiangxiang didn't know much about jewelry, she could tell from the workmanship and style that this hairpin must be very expensive.

Lin Xiangxiang covered the box and placed it in the corner of the dressing table. It was impossible for her to wear it.

About another hour passed.

Cui He walked in again, "Miss, the doorman came to report that the cousin from the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion sent a message inviting you to have lunch at the Lotus Tower."

Lin Xiangxiang was surprised again, "Ling'er? Invite me to lunch?"

Today, everyone is...

I didn’t hear her say that at the birthday party yesterday!

"But what is the Lotus Tower?"

Cui He smiled and replied respectfully, "My lady, that is a famous restaurant in the capital. Although I have never been there, I have heard that it is full of lotus flowers. When the lotus flowers are in full bloom, they are extremely beautiful and attract countless people to come and see them."

A gleam flashed in Lin Xiangxiang's eyes.

A restaurant filled with lotus flowers? Sounds like a popular online restaurant.

Cui He looked expectant and asked, "Miss, are you going?"

Lin Xiangxiang paused, then nodded and said, "Yes, if you want to go, go and get ready."

Not to mention that she also wanted to see what this ancient internet-famous restaurant looked like.

Just because Han Ling stayed by her side at yesterday's birthday party, introduced her to her sisters and stood up for her, she couldn't possibly refuse her kindness.

The most important thing is that I really like her.

Cui He quickly responded happily: "Yes, I will prepare it right away."

Lin Xiangxiang looked at her smug expression and didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she didn't expose her.

He added, "Remember to tell the guards outside that if the prince comes back, tell him that Han Ling invited me to dine at the Lotus Tower."

"Yes, slave, go right away."

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