[Marriage first, love later] She is happy after marrying a widower

Song Yanzhi glanced casually at the woman who was talking diagonally across from her.

The woman looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. She was wearing a gorgeous brocade dress and a hairpin in her hair, but her face was a little mean.

At this moment, she was staring at Song Yanzhi with a provocative look, as if she wanted to see through her.

Song Yanzhi thought to herself that she was very sure that she had never seen this woman before.

But judging from what she just said, this person probably has some connection with her sister-in-law from her natal family, and seems to be standing up for Princess Zhenjing.

Just when Song Yanzhi was feeling confused, Siqi beside her was very clever. She leaned close to Song Yanzhi's ear and whispered.

"Madam, this girl is Du Zhongfang, the Princess of Chuanyang, the youngest daughter of Princess Liuyang." After hearing Siqi's introduction, Song Yanzhi nodded slightly to show that she knew.

Princess Liuyang and the emperor were half-siblings, but because the emperor had few brothers and sisters, he also doted on his youngest sister.

When the first emperor ascended the throne, Princess Liuyang became a princess with a fiefdom, just like Prince Jiangling.

In addition, Song Yanzhi had also heard that the relationship between Princess Liuyang and Prince Jing was the closest between aunt and niece.

Moreover, the children of the two families often get together to play and have fun, and they have a very deep relationship.

In this light, it is not surprising that Princess Chuanyang Du Zhongfang would stand up and speak for Princess Zhenjing.

"Aunt Chuanyang, this is absolutely not true! Please don't listen to nonsense.

My sister-in-law and I have always gotten along well, so how could she not recognize me as her sister-in-law?

There must be some misunderstanding here."

Princess Zhenjing quickly took over the conversation. However, her words seemed to be an excuse for Song Yanzhi, but in fact it was not that simple.

You know, if Princess Zhenjing and Song Yanzhi really have such a close relationship as sister-in-law, then according to common sense, after Song Yanzhi finished congratulating the old lady, she should have greeted Princess Zhenjing who had already entered the hall.

But everyone present saw clearly that since Song Yanzhi stepped into the room, she had not even glanced at Princess Zhenjing.

This situation undoubtedly made Princess Chuanyang's previous accusation that the two had a rift more conclusive and credible.

Looking at Princess Zhenjing's aggrieved, pitiful and touching expression at this moment, anyone who saw her would probably feel contempt for Song Yanzhi.

The corners of Song Yanzhi's mouth rose slightly, revealing a calm and relaxed smile.

"You may not know that I am just an ordinary country woman.

Moreover, I am a poor woman with no family to rely on."

At this point, Song Yanzhi's eyes dimmed slightly, but soon returned to calm.

"Back then, when I was only fifteen, my biological parents were so cruel as to sell me to a fifty-eight-year-old landlord to be his twentieth wife!

They did this just to get the mere twenty taels of silver to support my brother's trip to Beijing to take the imperial examination."

Song Yanzhi took a deep breath, as if recalling the past that she couldn't bear to look back on still made her feel heartbroken.

Fortunately, the Duke was kind-hearted. After hearing about this, he took out twenty taels of silver without hesitation and gave it to my parents. He then personally took me home, and finally made this marriage possible."

A trace of gratitude appeared on Song Yanzhi's face.

However, when she mentioned the scene of leaving home, her voice trembled.

"Since I left home that day, my parents threatened me in front of me, saying they would never acknowledge me as their daughter again.

At this point, I really don't understand why someone suddenly appeared, claiming to be my sister-in-law."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was in an uproar.

No matter who encounters this kind of situation, it would be hard not to feel resentment towards their own family, right?

Upon hearing this, the old lady beside him felt extremely distressed. She quickly reached out and gently patted the back of Song Yanzhi's hand, saying with pity, "Oh, it's really hard for you, child."

"Haha, the wife of the Duke of Pu is truly eloquent!

Back then, after your brother came to the capital and passed the imperial examination, he clearly came with a lot of silver, wanting to redeem you and find a good marriage for you.

However, this is clearly a good intention, but you are stubbornly refusing to appreciate it, and now you are blaming your mother's family instead!"

Princess Chuanyang was aggressive and showed no intention of backing down.

After hearing what Princess Chuanyang said, Song Yanzhi picked up the handkerchief in her hand, wiped the corners of her eyes, and pretended to be sad.

"According to what Princess Chuanyang said, it seems that in your eyes, girls like us are just commodities that can be bought and sold at will, right?"

Which of the ladies sitting here at this moment is not a famous lady from a wealthy family?

They were all raised in the palm of their hands and pampered by their fathers, brothers and mothers.

With such a noble status, how could they tolerate others treating them like commodities and making comments about them?

So, everyone followed Song Yanzhi's words and cast dissatisfied glances at Princess Chuanyang with sullen expressions.

Facing the accusations from everyone, Princess Chuanyang remained calm and composed, and responded calmly.

“That’s not what I meant.

But as a woman, you have to obey your father's arrangements at home, and obey your husband after marriage.

Since you feel that your husband's family is not satisfactory, and your brother is willing to find another good match for you, why do you stubbornly reject this good intention?

Is there something else that is hard to tell?"

It has to be said that Princess Chuanyang is indeed a daughter of an aristocrat from a prominent family. With just a few words, she quietly set traps for Song Yanzhi one after another.

Madam Xiao Chang could no longer bear Princess Chuanyang's aggressiveness and spoke up for Song Yanzhi.

She raised her eyebrows, opened her eyes wide, and spoke righteously.

"Princess Chuanyang's words are truly ridiculous!

You yourself said that one should obey his father at home.

However, the wife of this duke had already obeyed her father once, and even sold herself in order to survive.

Now she has finally met a kind-hearted person like Duke Pu, who is willing to accept her and give her a stable home. If she chooses to leave now, wouldn't she be betraying Duke Pu's sincerity in saving her?

Besides, who can guarantee that those relatives who are so cruel as to betray their own daughters once will not do such a heartless thing again?

Maybe one day he'll use the same old tricks again, sell her out again, and push her into the fire pit!"