Upon receiving Song Qinzhou's order, Lady Xiang quickly got things ready. Early in the morning, Song Jinyu, with a pair of extremely sleepy eyes, was woken up by Niaoniao to dress and do her makeup.
"My dear young lady," Niaoniao said while combing her hair, "Stop sleeping."
As she combed, she dipped some osmanthus flower hair oil. "The prince will come to our mansion as a guest today."
What?
Song Jinyu woke up all of a sudden. What was he doing here? For some reason, she felt annoyed. He already had a beautiful wife and concubines, but still came to provoke her. He was such a philanderer. Bah! Philanderer couldn't be used to describe a man. Well, he was a playboy.
After much thought, she made up her mind to slip out to play before he came. She didn't want to meet him.
But before she could go out, Zhongli Mingye had already arrived at the mansion. And he just blocked her right at the door.
"Where are you going?" He stared at her coldly with his eyes. To meet Lin Yijun?
Song Jinyu felt extremely uncomfortable under his stare and had to lower her head and eyes. "Just going for a stroll..."
Zhongli Mingye gave a cold snort. Going for a stroll? With Lin Yijun? "This prince has just arrived, but Miss Song is about to go out."
"Is this not welcoming this prince?" Let you go... You're not going anywhere!
The man's oppressive tone successfully provoked Song Jinyu's anger. You're allowed to flirt with other women, but I'm not allowed to go out for a stroll. Hmph...
"The prince has something to discuss with my father today. I'm not suitable to serve by your side." After saying that, she bowed and was about to leave.
Suddenly, the man grabbed her arms. Song Jinyu widened her eyes. Was this man crazy?
What did he want to do in public?
Zhongli Mingye: "You're not going anywhere!" Then he leaned close to her ear. "Do you believe that this prince will do something even more excessive?"
After saying that, he let go of her. Song Jinyu rubbed her arms that were pinched painfully and glared at Zhongli Mingye hatefully, then turned around and went back to Jinxuan Courtyard. Zhongli Mingye showed a satisfied smile on his lips. It was rare for her to be so obedient.
Song Jinyu had no choice but to read story - books in the courtyard. Niaoniao brought fresh and ice - chilled fruits. She gobbled them up. Suddenly, a hand with distinct joints snatched the watermelon she had just taken a bite of.
"Mm... It's very sweet..." Zhongli Mingye watched the dissatisfaction of the little woman in front of him and felt more and more happy.
That was the one she had bitten!
"A princess has come to the prince's mansion," Zhongli Mingye wiped his hands and said casually.
Song Jinyu wasn't very interested. After all, it had nothing to do with her that there was a distinguished guest in the prince's mansion, but she still listened.
Zhongli Mingye secretly observed her expression, then sat down beside her. "She's the daughter of Prince Duan'an."
"She insisted on coming to Liuzhou for a visit, so this prince had to receive her."
"When you're free, go and accompany this princess. You're the daughter of the prefect."
Zhongli Mingye looked at her leisurely. "After all, this prince is very busy with official affairs. I'll trouble Miss Song."
She said impatiently, "Why should I accompany her?" The princess probably had special feelings for Zhongli Mingye.
What would she be if she went? She'd only cause a lot of trouble for herself.
"I won't go... I won't go..." She definitely didn't want to go. Song Jinyu made a bitter face and was extremely reluctant.
Zhongli Mingye frowned. "Are you, my subject's daughter, not going to obey this prince's order?"
You?
He was actually using his status as a prince to pressure her! Song Jinyu was so angry that she ignored him and directly ran into the room.
Unexpectedly, Zhongli Mingye also followed her in with a flash.
Suddenly, he grabbed her hand. "From now on, don't have any more contact with Lin Yijun?" Song Jinyu looked at him strangely.
How did he know about Lin Yijun?
"This prince doesn't mind killing him." The man's overbearing tone carried a hint of ambiguity, and his eyes were filled with blatant possessiveness.
Niaoniao had just gone to get a new story - book for Song Jinyu. Unexpectedly, the Lin family suddenly sent some seafood. She happily brought it to show her.
But as soon as she opened the door, she saw Zhongli Mingye.
"Miss..."
"This servant pays respects to the prince."
Song Jinyu let out a sigh of relief. Niaoniao came just in time. But the next moment, Niaoniao's words made her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
"The Lin family sent a lot of seafood," Niaoniao said carefully. "Miss Lin also specially picked out some delicate hairpins for you!"
Zhongli Mingye looked at Song Jinyu playfully. "The Lin family?"
"Hmm?"
Song Jinyu looked completely hopeless. Why did Niaoniao have to mention the Lin family!
In the evening, Song Chuyu returned home. When he heard that Prince Yu had come to visit today, he felt faintly uneasy. And Song Qinzhou asked him to go to the study.
"Your father thinks that Lin Yijun is really a good match." He stroked his beard. After seeing that young man several times, although he didn't have any official title, he had a wealthy family and a simple family background. If Song Jinyu married into his family, she would definitely not be wronged.
When Song Chuyu heard this, he frowned. "Father, please don't mention this matter again." He told Song Qinzhou about the imperial marriage bestowed by the emperor.
Song Qinzhou slumped into the chair. "Does Yu'er know about this?"
"Prince Yu hopes that Yu'er will accept him willingly, so it hasn't been announced for the time being." Song Chuyu stepped forward.
"So, father, please don't look for a husband for Yu'er anymore."
Song Qinzhou didn't show any joy. "You know your sister's character. How can she enter the prince's mansion? The royal family is a place that devours people!"
"..." For a moment, father and son were silent.
Yu Duanya had been in the prince's mansion for several days and rarely saw Prince Yu. Every time Mitui said that he was busy with official affairs, but he didn't have to go to the morning court. Could he really be that busy?
Was he avoiding her?
One day, when she just came out of the courtyard, she happened to pass by a remote courtyard. That was where the two concubines lived.
Prince Yu's concubines?
It was a bit interesting. She deliberately went in to pretend to visit the two ladies, but actually to give these concubines a warning. After all, when she entered the mansion in the future, she couldn't be bullied by these concubines.
Her mother had given birth to her and then had no more children. She had been bullied by her father's concubines for many years. It was not until the imperial doctor diagnosed that her father would have no more heirs that those concubines became much more docile.
In that courtyard, although she said polite words, her warning was too obvious.
After she left, the concubine Wancai said disdainfully, "She's really so petty. She's a princess after all."
Another concubine echoed, "That's right. Looking at her weak and sickly body, who knows how many more years she can live!"
In the study, Prince Yu, who was painting, showed no change in expression after hearing Mitui's report.
He only said, "Keep an eye on her!"
Thinking that the little woman didn't follow his advice to accompany the princess at all, he arranged for Mitui to hold a welcome banquet for the princess.