Ji Xiaosong watched Song Yuxi approach from afar and realized that there was no way to avoid it.

This person is strange. Could it be that he was provoked too much by his colleagues and the emperor?

Or was it that he couldn't handle the hundred concubines and maids in the backyard, so he was looking for an outlet for his frustration?

Before Ji Xiaosong could speculate further, Song Yuxi had already stepped forward.

"Ah Song, it's been so long, how have you been?" Song Yuxi asked with a look of eager concern.

Before Ji Xiaosong could answer, his sister-in-law stepped in front of him and said sternly, "Young Master Song, Ah Song is now Madam Xiao. Please change your address and don't break the rules."

Second Sister-in-law chimed in, "Ha, whoever did those things back then, how dare they show their face in front of Ah Song now?"

Third Sister-in-law was even more blunt: "Hmph, get out of here, don't spoil our fun."

The maids and servants also surrounded Ji Xiaosong, protecting her in the middle.

Song Yuxi's face turned extremely ugly after being criticized by everyone, but he still said unwillingly, "A-Song and I once had a relationship. Can't I even ask how you are doing?"

The elder sister-in-law sneered, "Young Master Song, don't forget how much you betrayed your promise and how much grievance Asong suffered! And now you still have the nerve to mention our past relationship?"

The second sister-in-law then retorted sarcastically, "Hmph, you got your mistress pregnant before marriage, forcing Ah Song to break off the engagement with you, and now you're pretending to be so affectionate!"

Third Sister-in-law was even more merciless: "How dare you, a shameless person like you, speak to our Asong? Look at your current appearance, how can you compare to the General of the State even a fraction!"

At this moment, Ji Xiaosong, who had been silent until now, finally spoke. Her expression was indifferent as she said, "Young Master Song, I don't want to mention the past anymore. Now that I'm married to someone else, we have nothing to do with each other anymore."

Before Song Yuxi could say anything more, Li Wanyu, who was standing next to him, could no longer hold back and rushed forward to say, "Please don't humiliate Yuxi like this. Although he made a mistake, he has now repented. I am already engaged to him, so I hope you will all be merciful."

"you are?"

The eldest sister-in-law looked Li Wanyu up and down for a long time before she finally remembered who she was.

"Who do we have here? It turns out to be the eldest daughter of Vice Minister Li of the Ministry of Personnel, who was raised on the estate since childhood. I heard that you only returned to the capital after you turned ten. Now that you have this marriage with the Song family, it can be considered a marriage down."

What do you mean by marrying down!

That's sarcasm.

Even if Song Yuxi were to fall on hard times and become a fifth-rank official, he would still be the heir to a prominent family.

This is a legacy passed down through three generations, something that ordinary nouveau riche can't compare to.

Li Shilang only got to where he is today because of the Second Prince's promotion; before that, he was just a down-on-his-luck scholar who made his fortune through his first wife.

If it weren't for the Second Prince's wishes, Li Wanyu would never have caught Song's mother's eye.

"Shut up! You have no right to speak here!"

Song Yuxi turned his head and glared fiercely at Li Wanyu, his eyes filled with anger and annoyance. "Who told you to speak up? Get out of here right now!"

Li Wanyu trembled at his sudden rebuke, her eyes instantly reddening. She said, with a wronged expression, "Yuxi, I just wanted to help you..."

"Help me? You're just making things worse!"

Song Yuxi interrupted her without any mercy, "Don't embarrass yourself here, get out of here!"

The thought of his wife's background and appearance made Song Yuxi feel ashamed.

Looking at Ji Xiaosong again, she was dressed in fine silks and satins, and her gold and jade jewelry was dazzling, showing her elegance and nobility.

Li Wanyu, on the other hand, was dressed in coarse old clothes and her hair ornaments were simple and unadorned.

The difference between the two is stark.

Song Yuxi's wife should be someone like Ji Xiaosong!

"Young Master Song, it seems your family matters also need immediate attention, so we won't disturb you any longer."

After the eldest sister-in-law finished speaking, she pulled Ji Xiaosong and called to the second and third sisters-in-law, "Let's go, don't delay the good time to choose jewelry."

The crowd surrounded Ji Xiaosong, bypassing Song Yuxi and walking in the other direction.

Song Yuxi quickly stepped forward and stopped the crowd, saying, "A Song, this white jade hairpin suits you very well. I specially chose it for you, and I hope you will accept it."

The eldest sister-in-law glared at him angrily: "Young Master Song, please have some self-respect! Ah Song is now the General's wife, how could she accept your things?"

Ji Xiaosong didn't even glance at the hairpin, and said coldly, "Young Master Song, I will never take your things. Don't bother me any further."

Song Yuxi's face paled, but he still stubbornly said, "A-Song, I..."

Second Sister-in-law interrupted impatiently: "Alright, Young Master Song, stop making trouble and ruining our mood."

Third Sister-in-law chimed in, "That's right, our Ah Song doesn't want your stuff, get out of the way!"

Song Yuxi wanted to follow, but when women from large families went out, their maids and servants would inevitably accompany them. How could he possibly have the chance to actually pass through the crowd and hand the hairpin to Ji Xiaosong?

The action I just took was merely an attempt to test Ji Xiaosong's attitude.

If she wavers even slightly, then I won't be considered a failure.

Furthermore, if she were to give in today, or if the Ji family were not vigilant enough, they could spread the word in the future, making Xiao Shen look like a cuckold.

He had planned everything perfectly, but he never expected that his former fiancée, who used to love him to death, would show him no mercy whatsoever.

"Doctor Song, you actually have expectations of another man's wife?"

Li Wanyu's expression was indifferent, her gaze calmly fixed on Song Yuxi, her tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.

This mocking remark brought Song Yuxi back to his senses.

He turned to look at Li Wanyu and shouted angrily, "You bitch, how dare you laugh at me!"

Li Wanyu tilted her head slightly, a cold smile playing on her lips: "I was merely stating the facts, why should Physician Song be angry?"

"Ha, since you know your lowly status, you should be careful with your words and actions, lest you ruin my plans."

After saying this, he put down the hairpin and turned to leave.

No sooner had Song Yuxi left than Li Wanyu was pulled back by the manager of Qiongyufang before she could catch up.

"Miss Li, Young Master Song hasn't paid for the hairpin he just took. Do you still want it?"

Li Wanyu's face darkened, and she glared angrily at the steward, saying sternly, "What hairpin? Song Yuxi took it himself, what does it have to do with me? I never said I wanted it! Go ask him for the money, don't bother me!"

The manager was startled by her imposing manner and stammered, "Miss Li, this...this is not in accordance with the rules."

Li Wanyu sneered, "Rules? Song Yuxi has no sense of propriety. Do you expect me to clean up his messes? We're not married yet, why should I pay this money! Let go right now, or I'll have my father come and argue with you!"

After saying that, he forcefully shook off the steward's hand and quickly chased after Song Yuxi.

Although she had liked Song Yuxi for many years, she would never compromise when it came to money.

You can choose not to like something, but you can't survive without money.

As soon as the two left, Ji Xiaosong breathed a sigh of relief.

She's really not good at arguing. When she first came to this world, she was also in a fit of emotion, which is why she impulsively exchanged a few words with him.

Now she is really afraid of getting involved with Song Yuxi, lest she leave herself with a bad reputation.

After selecting some jewelry at Qiongyufang, Ji Xiaosong spent another day at the Ji family home, only returning to the Xiao family home in the evening.

It seems I have to leave tomorrow, otherwise I don't know what Song Yuxi might do next.

Ji Xiaosong wrote several farewell letters: one to the emperor, one to her parents, and one to Uncle Chen.

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