"That child stayed in the He family," Zhongli Mingye said with a cold expression. He didn't really care about the lives of those people. It was just because of Song Jinyu's pity for that child.
She continued to tend to the medicinal herbs and sighed, "It's so cheesy!"
"The He family won't get away so easily. Having offended the county magistrate of Chengyin, all the He family's business there..."
"Was all given to Tang Ze!"
Song Jinyu sighed, "Wow, what a bold move!" That was someone else's story. The He family got their eldest grandson, and Tang Ze not only obtained the He family's business but also managed to establish a connection with Concubine He. Life was like a play. What did a little shame of being cuckolded matter?
Holding her delicate hand, Zhongli Mingye smiled gently and said, "After this incident, the He family's reputation was completely ruined."
There was no point in talking about reputation. It would be good if they could just live in peace.
After the He family lost their business in Chengyin County, the entire He Mansion declined rapidly. Old Master He wrote a letter to the imperial concubine overnight, but it would take about a month for a round - trip. And the imperial concubine in the palace had already fallen out of favor. It was hard to say if she could take care of them.
Of course, under Zhongli Mingye's arrangement, that letter would never reach the palace. Not just this one, but all the He family's letters in the future would not be delivered to the palace.
When Song Wangqiu heard about this, she felt extremely pleased.
However... now she was more concerned about Song Jinyu. Having reached this point, if she couldn't deal with Song Jinyu, it would be really hard to dispel the hatred in her heart.
The Song Mansion could no longer be called the "Prefect's Mansion" now.
Just in time, Song Chuyu's General's Mansion of the Tiger Guards was completed a few days ago. For Xiang's prenatal care, they hadn't moved out yet.
Now that Song Qinzhou had been dismissed from office, they picked a good day to move into the General's Mansion.
Song Wangqiu had been going out early and coming back late these days. Second Master Song was busy with business, and the new wife was too lazy to care about this disgraced young lady who had been sent back home. So she was very free.
Even though she was getting closer and closer to a few hooligans in Liuzhou City, the Song family still knew nothing about it.
She just gave up on herself and didn't care about the Song family's reputation at all.
The fact that the He family had a new eldest grandson even more stimulated Song Wangqiu.
"You guys listen to my command later. The person will be yours. You can sell her if you want..."
The leading hooligan put his arm around Song Wangqiu and said with a lecherous smile, "I wonder if the eldest young lady has skin as delicate as yours?"
Lying in his arms, Song Wangqiu rolled her eyes and snorted. She had to admit that Song Jinyu's beauty far surpassed hers.
The General's Mansion was in a hustle and bustle at this time. Xing Jian was sent by Prince Yu to assist Steward Song with the move.
Xiang loved Song Jinyu very much, so she specially allocated a large courtyard for her. Song Chuyu personally made a delicate swing.
"His Highness the Prince is here!"
Steward Song's voice interrupted them. Everyone greeted Zhongli Mingye and entered the main house together.
He came today specifically to see Song Qinzhou. The two of them talked in the study for a long time. By the time Song Jinyu called them for lunch, it was already past noon.
When they came out, Song Qinzhou was very satisfied. After this incident, the more he looked at Zhongli Mingye, the more he liked him.
Originally, Song Chuyu's position as a general was also in jeopardy. It was only after Prince Yu had someone pull strings in the capital that he managed to keep his position as the General of the Tiger Guards.
"This matter needs to be handled slowly. I hope that Lord Song will wait for the right opportunity," Zhongli Mingye said.
As soon as Zhongli Mingye finished speaking, Song Qinzhou understood what he meant. Now, no matter how much he wanted to stay out of it, because of the imperial marriage, he had to stand on Zhongli Mingye's side.
"You guys hurry up! Put His Highness the Prince's gifts in the warehouse! Be careful!"
Steward Song was directing people around busily and didn't notice that a few strange people had mixed in.
Niaoniao walked over. After telling Steward Song something that the eldest young lady had ordered, her eyes fell on the furtive figures not far behind him.
She was a bit puzzled, but since she was busy tidying up the eldest young lady's new courtyard, she didn't think much about it.
"Why isn't there an inscription on this courtyard?"
Prince Yu Zhongli Mingye appeared at the entrance of Song Jinyu's new courtyard. The courtyard was very large, and there were many bamboo plants planted inside.
Compared with the exquisite Jinxuan Courtyard, the new courtyard was elegant and fresh. Song Jinyu stood outside the bamboo forest, gently plucked a bamboo leaf and put it in her mouth to play a tune.
"I haven't had the time yet!"
Zhongli Mingye smiled and said, "How about Mingjin Pavilion?" Song Jinyu rolled her eyes at him and said, "No way!" Taking one character from each of their names was so unoriginal! It was not as good as the Jinxuan Courtyard.
It was so tacky!
Seeing her dissatisfied look, he stepped forward and took her hand. "Are you not satisfied?"
"This is my courtyard..."
"Yours is mine!"
This man was so overbearing. This was her own courtyard!
Zhongli Mingye looked at her domineeringly. His eyes landed on the top of her head without any restraint. "You've grown a bit taller. You still need to eat well..."
The young girl had finally reached his shoulder. When they first met last year, she only reached his chest. The two of them were laughing and playing in the new courtyard.
This scene fell into Song Wangqiu's eyes. Jealousy wrapped around her heart like a poisonous snake. "Let's see how long you can keep smiling!"
She had come to the Song Mansion with her father today to pay a visit.
Even though Song Qinzhou had been dismissed from office, Song Chuyu still held the position of the General of the Tiger Guards. Second Master Song had always had a good relationship with Song Qinzhou, so he brought his new wife and Song Wangqiu to the General's Mansion today.
"Humph..."
She was really lucky. Even though she no longer had a prefect father, she still had a general elder brother. Song Jinyu, Song Jinyu. Her eyes were like they were poisoned as she looked around the courtyard.
When she was in the Prefect's Mansion, she had never lived in such a large and spacious courtyard. After being divorced, she had to live in a desolate house.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became! Why did Song Jinyu deserve all these?
Would Prince Yu still think highly of you in a few days?
Thinking of this, she took small steps and walked forward with ill intentions to salute them. One should not hit a smiling face. Even though Song Jinyu knew that Song Wangqiu in front of her was like a poisonous snake, she still had to smile faintly and return the salute.
However, Song Wangqiu's eyes landed on Zhongli Mingye and she couldn't bear to move them away.
He was truly a man of heavenly appearance. She had only seen Prince Yu from afar before. She didn't expect that the first time she saw Zhongli Mingye up close, he would be so handsome and imposing, exuding an innate noble and majestic aura. The prince's regular clothes even accentuated his tall and straight figure.
She couldn't help but swallow. However, her gaze was too intense, which made Zhongli Mingye slightly dissatisfied. He frowned, and his handsome face was filled with coldness. Song Jinyu couldn't bear to see Song Wangqiu being so out of control, so she said, "I'm sorry that our mansion is in a bit of a mess today. Please don't mind, sister."
Interrupted by her words, Song Wangqiu put away her fierce look, stepped forward and warmly held Song Jinyu's arm. "I said that sister is a blessed person. Even though you can't be the eldest young lady of the Prefect's Mansion, you can still be the sister of a general."
Song Jinyu calmly withdrew her arm from her embrace and replied indifferently, "No matter how hard it is, it's still much better than yours."
Song Wangqiu was rebuffed and couldn't help but retort, "I am what I am today all because of you, sister!"
Then, without waiting for Song Jinyu to speak, she mocked Song Jinyu. "I heard that sister had some dealings with the He Mansion a few days ago. Well, I'll give sister a seat then!"
Not understanding what Song Wangqiu meant, Song Jinyu was just about to say something when Zhongli Mingye replied indifferently, "Jinyu has been with me these days. When did she have any connection with the He Mansion?"
"Your Highness, I'm not lying. She, Song Jinyu, met my husband by the river last time!"
Looking down at Song Wangqiu, Zhongli Mingye thought, Good, you're asking for trouble!
"No matter what she does, I trust her unconditionally." He said this casually, which made Song Jinyu smile from ear to ear. This man was really...
Didn't he care? Why? Song Wangqiu didn't understand. "I'm honored to be able to accompany Jinyu in this life!"
Suddenly, the two young ladies were stunned. Song Jinyu was touched by his words, while Song Wangqiu was shocked that her attempt to sow discord had failed.
"Sister, if you have nothing to do, please leave. The General's Mansion doesn't welcome you!"