nucmednet Chapter 197 Song Jingshen is back!
Chapter 197 Song Jingshen is back!
By the end of the banquet, Song Ruozhen and Meng Qin had become good friends, feeling as if they had known each other for a long time.
"Ruozhen, I have to go to offer incense with my mother tomorrow. I'll come to your residence to find you in a couple of days," Meng Qin said.
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you." Song Ruozhen nodded and added, "Remember to wear the amulet I gave you, and don't give it to anyone."
Just then, Liu Ruyan's voice came, "Zhen'er, it's time to go back to the manor."
Liu Ruyan walked over with a smile, clearly having had a pleasant conversation with Princess Xiang, Madam Dong, and others tonight. As for pleading for the Sun family, she tactfully refrained from mentioning it.
During the meal, Xu Qingmei knew about Liu Ruyan's relationship with the Sun family and understood that Liu Ruyan was reluctant to speak up, so she subtly inquired about it.
Seeing that the Princess Consort of Xiang's face darkened instantly at the mention of the Sun family, the two knew that there was no room for negotiation, and that speaking up would only lead to further trouble.
Although Liu Feiyan was her younger sister, she was also a mother and had to think about her own child. She couldn't let someone else's child ruin her own child's future, especially since this good relationship was formed by Zhen'er.
Song Yi'an and Song Zhiyu also tacitly avoided mentioning the matter at the Prince's residence. Knowing that their mother had not brought it up either, they were both relieved.
Outside the Prince Xiang's residence.
Ke Yuanzhi was complaining to Qu Kuo that she had come to the banquet today hoping to have more opportunities to meet the noble young men of the capital, but Song Ruozhen had ruined it.
She happened to run into Qu Kuo when she came out. Worried that the news would ruin her reputation if it got out tomorrow, she took the initiative to talk to Qu Kuo and "make things clear".
"That Song Ruozhen is really too much! She's unwanted herself, so she can't stand to see you doing well!"
Qu Kuo's eyes were full of disgust. "It's clearly Song Jingshen who's obsessed with you and you can't shake him off, but she talks like you're greedy for vanity and after other people's money."
Don't be afraid, when Song Ruozhen arrives, I will definitely help you get justice!
"It's just some beaded jewelry. You already have plenty, and I'm happy to give it to you anyway. How could I be as stingy as the Song family?"
Ke Yuanzhi was deeply moved. "Young Master Qu, you are such a kind person. It's a pity that I am speechless today. I'm afraid only you are willing to believe me."
I will never dare to accept gifts again, otherwise I'll be in a situation where I can't clear my name no matter what I do...
"Don't be sad. Who is Song Ruozhen? Everyone's eyes aren't blind. They can't just twist the truth based on a few words from her. I'll stand up for you, don't worry!"
Just as Ke Yuanzhi and Qu Kuo were talking, a figure appeared not far from them, quietly watching everything and frowning.
"Depth of field?"
Ke Yuanzhi noticed someone coming from behind her and unconsciously turned around. When she saw the person behind her clearly, her eyes widened and she subconsciously put some distance between herself and Qu Kuo.
Upon seeing Song Jingshen, whom I hadn't seen in a long time, I noticed that he had lost a lot of weight, and his features were even more deep and handsome.
Compared to before, there is now a more resolute look between his brows, and his temperament has become more composed, like a pine tree in the forest, shining brighter and more eye-catching.
However, his clothes were rather worn out, quite different from his usual attire, and they revealed a weariness from his journey.
"Jing Shen, you've come at the right time. I've already made it very clear to you before that we're just friends and have no other relationship. I hope you can make that clear to your sister!"
She mocked me in front of so many people today. Don't speak to me again. I don't want to be misunderstood, and I don't want to experience that humiliation again!
Ke Yuanzhi's brows were filled with shame, indignation, and anger, as if she were heartbroken, but she was secretly pleased with herself. It was as if even God was on her side!
Song Ruozhen had previously said that Song Jingshen had not returned, so he must have just returned from a long journey and couldn't wait to come and find her!
She knew Song Jingshen's temper too well. As long as she said that she didn't want to see him again, he would be very anxious and would blame Song Ruozhen!
The humiliation I suffered at the banquet today, I will now repay that bitch with it all and make her apologize to me in front of everyone!
However, Song Jingshen frowned as he looked at the woman in front of him.
Qu Kuo had been feeling indignant on Ke Yuanzhi's behalf after listening to her complaints, but when he saw Song Jingshen, the culprit, arrive, his face turned ashen.
"Song Jingshen, do you know how much trouble you've caused Miss Ke? You sent her something and now your own sister has to take it back. You've utterly disgraced all men!"
Song Ruozhen and her group happened to come out and witnessed this scene.
"Depth of field?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Ruyan's eyes, but even more so, she was delighted.
I was worried about Jing Shen's safety these past few days, but I didn't expect to see him return safely so soon, and I immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
However, thinking about what Zhen'er had just said, her heart sank again. How could it be such a coincidence?
This is probably going to be trouble...
"Third brother, you need to be careful later, don't cause a scene on the spot." Song Yi'an looked at Song Zhiyu and said, "If fourth brother goes crazy and loses his mind, just knock him out and take him back."
"Alright!" Song Zhiyu nodded, his expression slightly complicated. "I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that my fourth brother had to come back today. Although he likes Miss Ke, he wouldn't be so brainless as to bully my fifth sister, would he?"
If it were me who bullied Ke Yuanzhi, this guy would definitely come after me, but Fifth Sister is different.
Jing Shen also dotes on his fifth sister.
If he dared to question Fifth Sister, he would knock her unconscious and carry her home first.
Looking at the family under martial law, Song Ruozhen couldn't help but sigh at how deeply Song Jingshen's love-struck mind was ingrained in people's minds. However... she had just consulted a fortune teller yesterday and found that the divination results had changed.
"What's it to you? Are we that close? What my sister is is none of your business."
Song Jingshen glanced coldly at Qu Kuo, his words sharp and unforgiving, "If you were a man, why would you care about what my sister did? I think you're the one who's petty and narrow-minded, and you don't know where you get the nerve to criticize the affairs between girls."
Qu Kuo: "???"
What is this guy talking about? It's completely irrelevant!
Ke Yuanzhi was also momentarily stunned. Logically speaking, after she said these words, Song Jingshen should have been extremely anxious, trying his best to explain and hoping that she wouldn't get angry. Why did he react like this?
“Jing Shen, I’m relieved to see you back safe and sound. Ruo Zhen said you were in danger because you were helping me find the South China Sea Pearl. I feel so guilty.”
Ke Yuanzhi's eyes were red, showing her heartache. "I did say before that I liked South China Sea pearls, but I never expected that you would go out of your way to find them for me. I'm sorry."
“It’s none of your business,” Song Jingshen said.
Ke Yuanzhi was overjoyed and turned her gaze to Song Ruozhen, raising her eyebrows slightly, her provocation was all too obvious.
"It's good that you're here today. Let's make things clear in front of your sister. Those hairpins and jewelry were something you insisted on giving me. I only accepted them because I didn't want to upset you, right?"