bullyxtreme Chapter 356: It’s hard to fly with wings!
Chapter 356: It’s hard to fly with wings!
"Actually, I also found out some problems with the Ling family. I originally planned to tell you after I found out, but I didn't expect you to have found out too."
Chu Junting's handsome eyes showed a hint of surprise, but more so a smile. He took the opportunity to take Song Ruozhen's hand, interlocked their fingers, and raised it: "It seems we think the same way."
"Who's like you?"
Song Ruozhen glared at him and tried to break free.
However, Chu Junting tightened his grip, his voice carrying a hint of domineering, "I won't let go."
Song Ruozhen struggled for a moment, but realizing she was no match for him, she simply gave up and asked, "So tonight... you wanted to lower her guard? Even the change of seats?"
Thinking about it carefully, Chu Junting's behavior today was indeed a bit strange. She still regarded him as a good friend she hadn't seen for many years, so she was very concerned. But now it seems that's not the case.
"Yes and no."
Chu Junting pinched his brow with his other hand helplessly. "I was trying to lower her guard by exchanging pleasantries with her, but I offered my seat because I wanted to sit with you. However, your clever cousin didn't give me the chance."
Upon hearing this, Song Ruozhen's eyes widened involuntarily; she had never considered such a possibility.
So... he wanted to sit with me?
"Pfft." Song Ruozhen couldn't help but chuckle, and thinking of Gu Huan'er's self-proclaimed clever look back then, she found it even funnier.
Chu Junting's lazy brows held a hint of doting affection; it was all worth it to make his beloved smile.
"Grand Tutor Ling was in Pingyang City before, which is close to the border. I passed through there when I went to the battlefield. At that time, I heard that Grand Tutor Ling had an extraordinary reputation in Pingyang City. Some people even called him the local emperor."
Upon hearing this, Song Ruozhen was even more surprised. If this reputation were to spread, it would be a great disrespect.
However, since the people say so, it proves that Grand Tutor Ling's status in Pingyang City is extraordinary. Considering the strange evil aura on Ling Qian'er, it's probably because...
"Grand Tutor Ling should not have wanted to move back, so why did he return with just a transfer order?" Song Ruozhen asked.
Anyone who stays in a remote, mountainous area for too long will not want to return, let alone the Ling family, which includes military generals. Their lives are practically like those of a vassal king with his own territory.
"He was naturally unwilling, but unfortunately, the emperor's order was hard to disobey, and they had no choice but to return."
A cold glint flashed in Chu Junting's eyes as he added, "This matter has not yet been fully investigated. We still need to investigate carefully and must not alert the enemy for the time being."
"I understand, don't worry."
Song Ruozhen nodded, indicating that she would keep her mouth shut and would not spread the word.
However, the Empress didn't even understand this point, yet she wanted to pair Ling Qian'er and the Prince of Chu together. She really isn't afraid of harming her son!
On the other side, the three Song brothers sat in the carriage, none of them in a good mood.
"I really can't understand what's wrong with my fifth sister. Her Majesty the Empress is always finding fault with her. If I didn't know that His Highness Prince Chu is truly devoted to her, I really wouldn't be able to swallow this!"
Song Zhiyu was furious. He had overheard the palace maid's words at the palace gate and wished he could drag his fifth sister away on the spot!
"If you ask me, the royal family isn't all that great. Fifth Sister is beautiful and capable, and our Song family isn't short of money. If she marries an ordinary man, who would dare to bully her?"
Look at what this mess has become today! The more I think about it, the angrier I get. I don't think the King of Chu is any good at all!
"Third Brother, calm down." Seeing that Song Zhiyu was like a firecracker, Song Jingshen sighed helplessly, "You know that people in the palace are picky about everything, not to mention that Prince Chu has been outstanding since childhood and can be said to be the Empress's darling."
"Speaking of which, it's all because of that engagement that delayed her. If she had been with His Highness Prince Chu two years earlier, there wouldn't be so much trouble."
"Are we just going to stand by and watch Fifth Sister get bullied?" Song Zhiyu said angrily.
Song Yi'an was the calmest and said, "Don't worry, Fifth Sister is a person with her own ideas. Besides, the King of Chu has her in his heart, so he probably won't just stand by and watch Fifth Sister suffer."
No matter how hard we try, it's useless. We have to see what Fifth Sister thinks. If she's unwilling, we'll be her support; if she likes it, we shouldn't make things difficult for her.
Song Zhiyu sighed helplessly, "It's really frustrating."
"Actually, it's not so bad. The Empress is just randomly matchmaking people up, but the Prince of Chu doesn't care at all," Song Jingshen said.
As a fellow man, Chu Junting had already made his intentions extremely clear, and he believed that given the King of Chu's temperament, he would definitely find a way to resolve the issue.
As the carriage was about to arrive, Song Zhiyu saw the people waiting outside the Song residence through the curtain, and his expression became strange.
"Fourth brother, your romantic entanglements are back again."
Upon hearing this, Song Jingshen's expression changed. "Ke Yuanzhi?"
"Who else could it be but her? If you had other romantic entanglements over the years, you wouldn't have wasted your life on her." Song Zhiyu ruthlessly stabbed at his heart.
Song Jingshen: "...If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
Song Yi'an raised an eyebrow and teased, "It's strange, back then you went to great lengths to please her, but she always seemed unwilling to talk to you, and her impatience was practically written all over her face."
But ever since you came back and resolved to completely sever ties with her, she's come looking for you time and time again. I heard that the other day she even cornered you in the shop while you were making your rounds?
"He fled, she chased, he couldn't escape even if he had wings." Song Zhiyu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Song Jingshen: "...Aren't you my real older brothers?"
“Of course.” Song Yi’an patted his shoulder. “I just felt that life is unpredictable, so I was just kindly reminding you.”
What she painstakingly tried to obtain but couldn't, suddenly comes knocking on her door now. It's simply because she likes some things about you, but not you as a person. Now that you've stopped pursuing her, she feels it's a pity.
Song Jingshen was silent for a moment, "They just see me as a sucker, a money bag. Now that they're short of money, they've come to me again."
"It's good that you know." Song Yi'an nodded.
Song Zhiyu looked at Song Yi'an, "How about we have the carriage stop at the back gate?"
"No need. What's meant to come will come. Even if they can't find me today, they'll find a way to come tomorrow."
Song Jingshen waved his hand. He hadn't seen Ke Yuanzhi recently, so she must have understood his determination. He wondered what kind of trouble she was up to today.
Since his two arrogant lackeys weren't around, he decided to go and meet them!
Seeing Song Jingshen get off the carriage, Song Zhiyu couldn't help but say, "Second brother, I'm always worried about when fourth brother will regain his memory. Will he be the same as before?"
"I don't know." Song Jingshen's expression was complicated. "We can't control this illness either. If it doesn't recover, that would be a good thing."