The prince kneels every day. Has the princess forgiven him today?

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased considerably, Song Xiwan quickly tried to smooth things over, "Okay, Dad and Big Brother each have their own stances. There's no need to make things so awkward."

Xu agreed, "That's right!"

Song Wenyi turned his head away guiltily. He really didn't mean to slap her. He was just too angry.

Song Xiwan suggested, "Brother didn't even celebrate after winning the top spot. How about our family go to Youyueju for dinner?"

Song Junling looked slightly solemn and did not express any opinion.

I wonder if I can meet the third princess this time?

Song Wenyi and Xu had no objection. If the situation in the court had not been so serious recently, they would have definitely hosted a banquet for everyone like Song Xiwan had done before.

It is not appropriate to be too ostentatious at this time.

Song Wenyi felt even more ashamed of his son and promised in a deep voice, "Dad owes you this matter. I will make it up to you in the future."

Song Junling calmed down and shook his head slightly, "Father has his own considerations, and there's no need for me to be so extravagant. I know my sister's situation is rather special."

In the blink of an eye, Song Junling returned to her usual well-behaved and sensible self.

Xu was heartbroken and immediately decided that the whole family should go to Yueju to celebrate.

While his father and mother were making preparations, Song Xiwan quietly pulled his eldest brother aside and stared at his face with the palm print on it with concern.

"Does it hurt?"

"Fortunately."

Song Junling exhaled a breath of foul air, smiled bitterly and said, "I thought everything was too simple. This top scholar is nothing in troubled times."

He even dreamed that he could become the support of the Song family and the third princess in this way. How stupid!

Song Xiwan patted his shoulder and soothed him, "It's okay, take your time."

Concubine Shen no longer has the final say in the court. Xie Chengqian's failure to intervene indicates that he has other ideas. It's better to ask him later.

Song Junling had no choice but to nod, no matter how unwilling he was, there was nothing he could do for the time being.

The family went to Yaoyueju and booked a private room.

The food was plentiful, but there was no celebratory atmosphere.

During the trip, the eldest brother said that he wanted to go out for some fresh air, which caused his father and mother to sigh in worry. Song Xiwan knew that his eldest brother wanted to meet the third princess.

Xu put down her chopsticks and glanced at Song Wenyi, who looked guilty. "Why did you do that? My son is already sad enough."

Song Wenyi retorted softly, "I'm just worried."

"Don't worry, Dad and Mom. Big Brother will understand your good intentions."

Song Xiwan acted as a peacemaker and added more food to the two of them.

Song Wenyi was quite relieved that his daughter was so thoughtful.

About an incense stick later, the eldest brother still hadn't come back, and they had almost finished eating.

Song Wenyi couldn't sit still any longer. "Why is this kid so angry? I'll go out and look for him."

"Father, I'll go."

Song Xiwan guessed that since her elder brother had been gone for so long, he might have finally met the third princess as he wished. If her father had seen him, there would probably be a quarrel tonight.

She hurriedly got up and went out, but she couldn't find her elder brother after looking around. The shopkeeper also said he didn't see him.

Strange, where could the big brother have gone?

Just as Song Xiwan was about to return to the private room, a man in guard uniform came towards her, saluted respectfully and called out, "Miss Song."

She frowned and asked, "Who are you?"

The guard responded, "The prince invites you."

Song Xiwan twitched the corner of her mouth. She had just agreed in a letter during the day that they should not meet for the time being. Why was he coming to Yao Yueju to intercept her now?

Song Xiwan subconsciously looked around, afraid that her parents would see her.

She refused in a low voice, "Go back and tell him I'm busy. Let's talk another day."

The guard showed an embarrassment and took a step closer, saying, "The prince said there was something urgent, otherwise he wouldn't have let me come here to look for Miss Song."

Urgent?

Song Xiwan was worried. Could something have happened?

Song Xiwan immediately asked in a hurry: "Where is he?"

"I'm waiting for Miss Song in the bamboo forest outside the city."

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased considerably, Song Xiwan quickly tried to smooth things over, "Okay, Dad and Big Brother each have their own stances. There's no need to make things so awkward."

Xu agreed, "That's right!"

Song Wenyi turned his head away guiltily. He really didn't mean to slap her. He was just too angry.

Song Xiwan suggested, "Brother didn't even celebrate after winning the top spot. How about our family go to Youyueju for dinner?"

Song Junling looked slightly solemn and did not express any opinion.

I wonder if I can meet the third princess this time?

Song Wenyi and Xu had no objection. If the situation in the court had not been so serious recently, they would have definitely hosted a banquet for everyone like Song Xiwan had done before.

It is not appropriate to be too ostentatious at this time.

Song Wenyi felt even more ashamed of his son and promised in a deep voice, "Dad owes you this matter. I will make it up to you in the future."

Song Junling calmed down and shook his head slightly, "Father has his own considerations, and there's no need for me to be so extravagant. I know my sister's situation is rather special."

In the blink of an eye, Song Junling returned to her usual well-behaved and sensible self.

Xu was heartbroken and immediately decided that the whole family should go to Yueju to celebrate.

While his father and mother were making preparations, Song Xiwan quietly pulled his eldest brother aside and stared at his face with the palm print on it with concern.

"Does it hurt?"

"Fortunately."

Song Junling exhaled a breath of foul air, smiled bitterly and said, "I thought everything was too simple. This top scholar is nothing in troubled times."

He even dreamed that he could become the support of the Song family and the third princess in this way. How stupid!

Song Xiwan patted his shoulder and soothed him, "It's okay, take your time."

Concubine Shen no longer has the final say in the court. Xie Chengqian's failure to intervene indicates that he has other ideas. It's better to ask him later.

Song Junling had no choice but to nod, no matter how unwilling he was, there was nothing he could do for the time being.

The family went to Yaoyueju and booked a private room.

The food was plentiful, but there was no celebratory atmosphere.

During the trip, the eldest brother said that he wanted to go out for some fresh air, which caused his father and mother to sigh in worry. Song Xiwan knew that his eldest brother wanted to meet the third princess.

Xu put down her chopsticks and glanced at Song Wenyi, who looked guilty. "Why did you do that? My son is already sad enough."

Song Wenyi retorted softly, "I'm just worried."

"Don't worry, Dad and Mom, Big Brother will understand."

Song Xiwan acted as a peacemaker and added more food to the two of them.

She immediately received a very gratified look from Song Wenyi, who really cared about her daughter.

About an incense stick later, the eldest brother still hadn't come back, and they had almost finished eating.

Song Wenyi couldn't sit still any longer. "Why is this kid so angry? I'll go out and look for him."

"Father, I'll go."

Song Xiwan guessed that since her elder brother had been gone for so long, he might have finally met the third princess as he wished. If her father had seen him, there would probably be a quarrel tonight.

She hurriedly got up and went out, but she couldn't find her elder brother after looking around. The shopkeeper also said he didn't see him.

Strange, where could the big brother have gone?

Just as Song Xiwan was about to return to the private room, a man in guard uniform came towards her, saluted respectfully and called out, "Miss Song."

She frowned and asked, "Who are you?"