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

Shen Qiongyi stood there with a flushed face. She felt very embarrassed, especially because of the indescribable looks from the young ladies from the aristocratic families around her.

How did that damn Song Xiwan just happen to run into him?

"You stop!"

Shen Qiongyi couldn't swallow this anger and stamped her feet and shouted.

Song Xiwan stopped and looked at her sideways, as if curious about what other tricks she had up her sleeve.

Everyone couldn't help but look over.

Shen Qiongyi gritted her teeth and accused Song Xiwan, "You must have discovered I was looking for the jade pendant and secretly put it back! Now you have the nerve to throw dirty water on me."

Song Xiwan chuckled.

Shen Qiongyi's brain is really not that good.

"May I ask Miss Shen, what is the reason for me doing this?"

"Of course it's because my jade pendant is priceless!"

Shen Qiongyi answered confidently.

Song Xiwan could barely conceal the disgust in her eyes. "I, a legitimate daughter of the Song family, stole your jade pendant? Would anyone believe you if you told them?"

Everyone in the capital knew that since Song Wenyi and Madam Song found Song Xiwan, they had been holding her in their hands for fear of her getting cold, and putting her in their mouths for fear of her melting.

It's just a jade pendant, it's not necessary.

Shen Qiongyi blushed and looked at Song Xiwan with jealousy.

This is also the reason why she hates Song Xiwan. Why can a bastard who lives outside be recognized by the family? She has been learning how to be a lady since she was a child, but she has been criticized by her family in every way.

"You used to be a beggar, so it's not impossible that you're used to snatching things from other people's pockets...ah!"

Before she could finish her words, a leaf brushed past the corner of Shen Qiongyi's mouth.

Her skin was not scratched, but she felt an inexplicable stinging sensation.

Everyone was stunned.

They just saw with their own eyes that Song Xiwan picked up the leaf casually, so how could a casual throw of it have such momentum?

"If you can't speak, you can get rid of this mouth."

Song Xiwan looked at Shen Qiongyi coldly.

This clearly meant that she had done it on purpose. Shen Qiongyi stared at her in disbelief, her face grim as she asked, "How dare you hurt me? Are you crazy?!"

This looks a bit scary.

Song Xiwan asked coldly, "You dare to frame and insult me, and I should still give you face?"

His tone was much calmer than Shen Qiongyi's, but his aura was completely overwhelming.

Everyone's heart couldn't help but tremble.

Only then did they realize that Song Xiwan didn't seem to be someone to be trifled with.

Shen Qiongyi's face turned red and white, and she gritted her teeth and denied, "I didn't frame you!"

"Then report it to the police."

Song Xiwan retorted coldly.

Shen Qiongyi was completely confused. Why did such a thing have to be brought to court?

Song Xiwan directly asked Qiuzhu to make a trip.

"Wait! There's no need to report this to the police for such a small matter. We just need to search your residence."

Shen Qiongyi hurriedly tried to stop her. If the matter got out of hand, her family would definitely have something against her again. She just wanted to embarrass Song Xiwan.

These things coming from the countryside must contain a lot of prohibited items from the academy, and maybe they can even drive Song Xiwan out of Yunhe Academy.

"You searched just like that? How dare you?"

Song Xiwan was really fed up with this stubborn plaster that he couldn't get rid of, and his words were even more rude.

I'm already busy, and now I have to deal with such unreasonable people.

Shen Qiongyi was really a scoundrel to the end, "If you don't let me search you, it means you are afraid."

"Okay, then search everyone."

Song Xiwan sneered and dragged everyone into the water as soon as he opened his mouth.

Everyone's expression changed instantly.

The academy has many rules, and many things are not allowed to be brought in. However, these young men and women have been brought up in pampered conditions and cannot endure the hardship.

Look, there are a lot of things hidden in the residence, you must not search it!

Everyone stood on Song Xiwan's side and persuaded Shen Qiongyi.

"Qiong Yi, did you forget where you put the jade pendant? Go back and look under your pillow."

"Miss Song is not like that. Master Song will buy her whatever she wants. Don't accuse the wrong person."

"From the beginning, I felt she was just crying thief. It's just a jade pendant, as if no one has seen it before."

"..."

Shen Qiongyi's eyes turned red with grievance.

What’s wrong with these people!

Song Xiwan smiled faintly at Shen Qiongyi, as if she was watching a clown performing a one-man show.

Shen Qiongyi couldn't stand such humiliation and ran away crying.

Everyone looked at each other and left silently.

When Song Xiwan was about to turn around and go back to her residence, she unexpectedly met Xie Qingyuan's bright eyes, which made her surprised.

"Xi Wan greets Her Royal Highness the Third Princess. Why are you here?"

Xie Qingyuan walked over with a smile, "No need to be so polite. Father asked me to supervise the calligraphy and painting competition for the four academies. I didn't expect to run into you again."

Song Xiwan suddenly understood and nodded.

Then he felt something was wrong. The time of the calligraphy and painting competition was very close to the time of the third princess's marriage. Why would she come at this critical juncture?

Has Concubine Shen given up on dealing with Xie Qingyuan?

"Xi Wan? What are you thinking about?"

Xie Qingyuan waved her hand in front of her and asked curiously.

Song Xiwan came back to her senses and smiled faintly, "I just feel that I have a strong connection with the Third Princess."

"I think so too, so would you like to join me for a cup of tea?"

Song Xiwan was really flattered by Xie Qingyuan's smiling invitation.

The third princess invited her for tea?

Before Song Xiwan could figure out the whole story, Xie Qingyuan had already taken her arm and walked out, asking about what happened last time, "Was it your eldest brother who argued with me that day?"

"That's right." Song Xiwan nodded first, and then, fearing that the Third Princess would blame her, she said, "My eldest brother has a rather stubborn personality. I hope the Third Princess won't take it to heart."

Xie Qingyuan snorted softly, "He's more than just stubborn, he's simply an old stubborn man who doesn't know how to adapt."

Song Xiwan choked.

That’s not the case.

"But don't worry, you are my friend, I won't do anything to him."

Xie Qingyuan smiled brightly and assured her.

Song Xiwan couldn't help but be stunned. The third princess actually treated her as a friend?

Is this just a courtesy or is this serious?

Soon, Xie Qingyuan added, "If anyone bullies you in the future, I will definitely not stand idly by."

"Why is the Third Princess so nice to me?"

Song Xiwan was really curious.

Xie Qingyuan pondered this for a moment, then said, "I grew up with my fifth brother. He's always been quiet, but deep down he's a very sincere person. He's willing to go against our father to protect you, which means you must be a very good person."

Song Xiwan was shocked again!

How could Xie Chengqian's affairs be involved in this?

"The Third Princess may have misunderstood. My relationship with the prince is not what you think."

There is no way Xie Chengqian would go against the emperor for her; he is just weighing the pros and cons.

Xie Qingyuan showed a look of surprise at first, and then nodded seriously, "I understand, my fifth brother is in unrequited love now."

Song Xiwan: “…”