The prince kneels every day. Has the princess forgiven him today?
Chapter 220: Caught
Situ Zheng couldn't even utter an explanation. She watched her brother walk away indifferently, her body swaying slightly.
As soon as Xie Qingyuan entered the room, she saw that her mother's face was pale, and she hurried forward to support her.
"Mother, are you okay?"
Situ Zheng turned around when she heard the voice, and felt even more aggrieved when she saw it was Qing Yuan, with tears welling up in her eyes.
She murmured softly, "Did I do something wrong?"
Before she got married, Situ Zheng always listened to her brother, and her brother was very caring towards her. They rarely quarreled. Just now, she saw disappointment in her brother's eyes.
This made Situ Zheng a little self-doubting.
Xie Qingyuan had just heard some noises. She helped her mother sit down with a solemn look, and after a moment's consideration, she consoled her, "Mother, you have done nothing wrong."
The fifth brother's prestige in the army is unmatched. He has remained inactive only to minimize the harm to the people, not because he is cowardly.
Xie Qingyuan said helplessly, "Forgive me for speaking frankly, but my uncle has been the king of Lingnan for too long, and his spirit is no longer what it used to be. Besides, my fifth brother is still young, so it's normal for my uncle to be dissatisfied."
Situ Zheng finally calmed down a little, with a complicated look in her eyes.
This situation is difficult to solve.
They cannot do without Prince Xuan's support. Concubine Shen has been too quiet recently, and Xie Qiang is missing, as if something big is brewing.
The more Situ Zheng thought about it, the more her head ached. "I blame you for not being able to explain it clearly just now. I'm afraid your uncle's temper is..."
"Don't worry, mother. Leave this matter to your son."
Xie Qingyuan repeatedly comforted him, her tone extremely calm.
This caused Situ Zheng to look up at her and whispered, "Mother only discovered today that your Qingyuan has grown so big."
Xie Qingyuan couldn't help but laugh, "What are you talking about? I've grown up a long time ago."
Otherwise, why would the emperor send her to marry?
Situ Zheng pursed her lips and didn't respond. What she meant was that it was time for Qing Yuan to help her solve her problems and share her pressure.
Thinking that she would have to hand over the throne to Qing Yuan in the future, she agreed.
Finally, Situ Zheng gave another warning, "Don't get too upset with your uncle. He's your blood relative and won't harm you."
Xie Qingyuan's eyes darkened and she disagreed.
This bloodline is not as close as that of the fifth brother, and her uncle is not interested in supporting her to take the position, but wants more.
She couldn't tell her mother about this.
That's it.
Xie Qingyuan has gradually accepted her mother's arrangements and is aware of what she is carrying on her shoulders. She can no longer be as aggressive as before.
"I understand, mother, don't worry."
Situ Zheng's expression eased slightly.
Xie Qingyuan stayed with her for a while before leaving the palace.
Today is the Little New Year. She originally wanted to have dinner with her mother, but after hearing what her uncle said to her mother, she suddenly lost her appetite. It would be better to be alone.
Xie Qingyuan walked carelessly on the streets of Shangjing City, looking at the bustling street scenes, feeling inexplicably empty in her heart.
Before I knew it, I arrived at the gate of Song Mansion.
She was even more dazed. The first time she came to the Song Mansion was because of Aunt Xu's kidnapping case. That was also her first meeting with Song Junling.
When Xie Qingyuan thought of that innocent and pure young man from a noble family, his expression tightened slightly.
I haven't seen him for a long time. Ever since he heard that she was very likely to compete for the position of crown prince, Song Junling has not come to the capital again.
You clearly said you would be her loyal subject in the future, what a liar!
Xie Qingyuan felt a surge of anger in her heart, and she really wanted to act as arrogantly as she did before, breaking into people's homes and arresting them to question them.
Strangely, she couldn't muster up any courage.
Xie Qingyuan hesitated again and again, but finally chose to turn around and leave. She couldn't let things get worse.
"Three princesses?"
Unexpectedly, when she turned around, she was met by Song Xiwan and others, and her body stiffened unconsciously.
How unfortunate!
On the way back, Song Xiwan took a special walk to buy some gifts for everyone in the family. It took her some time, but it was almost time for dinner. She really didn't expect the third princess to come.
And just now, when watching from afar, the third princess looked a little lonely.
Are you here to see Big Brother?
Song Xiwan's thoughts turned over a thousand times in her mind, and she smiled and said, "What a coincidence! If you have time, why don't you stay for dinner together? The prince is also visiting the palace."
"what?"
Xie Qingyuan originally wanted to find an excuse to get away as quickly as possible, but was caught off guard by Song Xiwan's invitation, and a look of confusion appeared on her face.
Fifth brother actually came to the Song Mansion for dinner?
However, Fifth Brother and Song Xiwan have a good relationship, which is understandable, but if she stays for dinner, it will just seem out of place.
Xie Qingyuan smiled faintly and refused, "No, I have something else to do and need to go back to Yaoyue Residence."
Song Xiwan knew what Xie Qingyuan was worried about at a glance. She caught a glimpse of her elder brother walking out of the mansion not far away and immediately waved to him.
"Brother, the prince and the third princess are visiting us tonight. Please ask the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes."
This shout blocked Xie Qingyuan's way to refuse.
Xie Qingyuan's face showed a rare trace of helplessness. She didn't agree!
Song Junling, who was not far away, was also stunned for a moment, but quickly collected his expression and nodded, saying, "I understand. I'll go tell the kitchen right away."
After saying that, he turned around and went back to the mansion, without giving Xie Qingyuan any chance to stop him.
Song Xiwan said, "No matter how busy you are, you still have to eat well. Today is the Little New Year, so why not give me a favor, Third Princess? After dinner, I'll send someone to take you back."
Song Xiwan secretly glanced at Xie Chengqian, and he agreed, "That's right, there's nothing important to do in the capital for now."
Song Wenyi never opposed Xi Wan's decision, so he said kindly, "Yes, it's getting late now, dinner won't be delayed for too long."
With everyone taking turns to persuade her, how could Xie Qingyuan refuse?
When she followed these people into the Song Mansion, she still felt a little weird.
The overall feeling of the Song Mansion was particularly simple to her. It was unlike those extravagant noble families who were eager to show off their "wealth" and exuded an elegant atmosphere everywhere.
Not bad, it matches Soong Jun-ling very well.
Just as Xie Qingyuan finished this thought, Song Junling appeared in front of her, causing her eyes to tighten.
After not seeing him for a few days, Song Junling seemed to have lost some weight, and his eyes, which used to be clear and bright, had dimmed a lot. There was a calm aura around him that was incompatible with him.
This change made Xie Qingyuan frown. Was he being bullied?
Song Xiwan's eyebrows curved, and she said to Song Wenyi, "Father, didn't you paint a painting a few days ago? While the prince is here, why don't you take him to appreciate it?"
Song Wenyi looked embarrassed and declined in a low voice, "It's just some daily entertainment. There's no need for His Majesty to appreciate it."
Although he was well-known for his talent, he also knew that Prince Xuan had been very talented since childhood, and his talent made many teachers jealous and want to take him as their disciple. How could he have the nerve to show off his skills in front of an expert?
Xie Chengqian, however, understood Xi Wan's intention tacitly and complimented her softly, "I've always heard that Master Song is quite talented and learned. I wonder if I can feast my eyes on him today."
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