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When he rushed over, it was as if someone had timed it perfectly, and he happened to witness the scene just now. He was left with almost no room to maneuver, and was forced to show himself. With just a little analysis, one could guess that Jiang Yuyue deliberately used Song Yunming to expose his identity.

Even in the current urgent situation, Song Jinglan couldn't help but admire the brilliance of her scheme, but she didn't care that it was intentional.

"I did not intend to hide it."

Seeing that he could no longer hide it, Song Jinglan simply spoke his mind, meeting Jiang Yuyue's gaze frankly. "Initially, I came to the Xie family just to find a quiet place to recuperate. Xie Jinglan was a real person, but he died of illness many years ago. That's why I came to Jinling under his identity. My acquaintance with you was not something I planned on purpose, nor was it a deliberate deception."

Jiang Yuyue still gave a cold laugh, "Not intentional deception? Back then, I went to many places just to seek medical treatment for you. On the one hand, you made a lifelong promise to me, but on the other hand, you watched me being completely deceived by you."

"Over all this time, you've clearly had countless opportunities to confess to me, yet you've only lied to me time and time again. Are you perhaps afraid that if I knew you were Prince Jing, I would cling to you and demand a title from you?!"

Song Jinglan had never heard such sharp words from Jiang Yuyue before, and he was stunned for a moment. But since it was ultimately his fault, he still explained solemnly.

"It was wrong of me to hide it from you, but I just didn't have a good opportunity to explain everything. It's definitely not as you say."

Song Jinglan gazed at her, "When we return to the capital, I will formally give you a title and welcome you into my Jingwang Mansion in grand style. I will absolutely not let you and Mo'er suffer any injustice."

Status?

Jiang Yuyue sneered inwardly. The so-called title he mentioned was probably just asking her to be his concubine.

Although it wasn't that she was being self-deprecating, Jiang Yuyue knew that her background was indeed not high. Even Xie Yunqi's or Pei Jingchuan's families were quite dissatisfied with her status as a merchant's daughter, let alone Song Jinglan, a dignified Prince Jing.

She wasn't foolish enough to believe that Song Jinglan would marry her with a grand wedding procession, especially since...

Jiang Yuyue's eyes were dark. Although she didn't have any expectations now, Song Yunming had just mentioned that Song Jinglan was engaged to the daughter of Prime Minister Li. Song Jinglan was clearly engaged to someone else, yet he still dared to boast like that.

Seeing that Jiang Yuyue remained silent, Song Jinglan softened his tone again, "Every word I just said is from the bottom of my heart. If there is even a single falsehood, may I be struck by lightning."

"Why make oaths about something that is illusory?"

Jiang Yuyue's tone was so calm that no emotion could be detected, "Now that things have come to this, going to the capital is the most important thing."

After saying this, Jiang Yuyue got into the carriage. Xiao Liu realized what was happening and immediately followed. The coachman, who was also good at reading people, quickly flicked his whip and lashed the horse. The carriage then headed towards the post station.

Seeing her actions, Song Jinglan really couldn't figure out what she was thinking. He could only sigh slightly, mount his horse, and follow behind the carriage.

Xiao Liu was truly shocked as she recalled what she had just heard. The thought that the sickly third young master of the Xie family was actually the famous Prince Jing made her feel that the world was absurd.

Even though that person was Prince Jing, Xiao Liu naturally chose to stand unconditionally on her young mistress's side, and after the initial shock came a surge of anger.

"I never imagined that the dignified Prince Jing would do such despicable things!"

Xiao Liu was furious. "He actually used a false identity to deceive your feelings, Miss! So what if he is Prince Jing? Does a prince really have the right to be so heartless?!"

Jiang Yuyue remained noncommittal about Xiao Liu's indignation, only sighing silently in her heart.

She couldn't be entirely sure whether Song Jinglan's words were true or not, but she knew that the days they had spent together were real. However, since their statuses were worlds apart, she would definitely not harbor any romantic feelings for him.

However, Jiang Yuyue was still furious, but she couldn't show it. After all, Song Jinglan was now the Prince Jing, no longer the Xie Jinglan she could manipulate. If she accidentally angered him, the consequences would be unbearable.

Therefore, we will probably have to maintain a superficial peace with him along the way.

After the incident, Jiang Yuyue's attitude became exceptionally indifferent. After a short rest at the post station, she quickly set off, not giving Song Jinglan a chance to speak to her at all. Even when she stayed overnight at the inn, she had the waiter bring her meals to her room, as if she was deliberately avoiding any contact with Song Jinglan.

Seeing that the situation was really bad, Jixiang volunteered to bring several plates of good food and knock on Jiang Yuyue's door. However, as soon as the door opened, Xiaoliu saw him and thought that he was also an accomplice in deceiving her young lady. Before he could say anything, she glared at him and then slammed the door shut.

Inside the house, Song Jinglan saw that Jixiang had brought the food back untouched, and he knew that he had been turned away, which made him even more annoyed.

"Your Highness, we have deceived Miss Jiang for so long, it is understandable that she is angry for a moment."

Seeing his gloomy face, Jixiang quickly offered a suggestion for her prince, "But as the saying goes, even a strong woman can be won over by a persistent suitor, let alone you, Prince Jing. As long as you lower your stance and coax her properly, Miss Jiang will surely calm down soon!"

"After all, your status is noble. Although this Miss Jiang was deceived, other women would never have the chance to be deceived by you! Once she comes to her senses, she will surely reconcile with Your Highness!"

Song Jinglan disagreed with Ji Xiang's words and had no intention of trying to win Jiang Yuyue's favor as Ji Xiang suggested. This was not because Song Jinglan was too proud to do so, but because he knew that Jiang Yuyue was not such a shallow woman, nor was she someone who would be easily swayed by a few sweet words because of his power.

If she were truly the kind of woman who would forgive everything because of her identity, she wouldn't have gone to such lengths to force herself to reveal her true identity.

He couldn't figure out what Jiang Yuyue thought of him now, and his biggest worry was that Jiang Yuyue would drift further and further away from him.

He knew Jiang Yuyue's pride; once she made up her mind about something, she would never change it. If she thought he was a liar, there would probably be no turning back.

However, Song Jinglan had no means to control her. Even though he knew that the Jiang family was Jiang Yuyue's weakness, Song Jinglan never thought of using the Jiang family to threaten her.

If he were to actually use the Jiang family to force Jiang Yuyue to submit, he would probably only push her further away, and even provoke her into a fight to the death.