klisemfg Chapter 328 Princess Anlan Arrives
Chapter 328 Princess Anlan Arrives
The next morning, Chu Junting came to pick up Song Ruozhen.
Seeing that he had only exchanged two words with his younger sister before she left, Song Zhiyu couldn't help but sigh:
"Didn't Fifth Sister just spend the whole day with the King of Chu yesterday? Why is she going again today? The King of Chu is coming too often!"
"What's so strange about that? When you meet a girl you like, you naturally have to be more proactive. Otherwise, when will you ever win her heart?"
Song Jingshen looked at Song Zhiyu with a knowing expression and gave him a disdainful glance. "No wonder you're so dense!"
"You've finally figured it out, it would have been better if you hadn't!"
Song Zhiyu retorted with a laugh. It was one thing for Song Zhiyu to laugh at him in other ways, but now that Song Jingshen wanted to laugh at him in this aspect, he had absolutely no chance!
"I heard that Ke Yuanzhi has been appearing at the shop these past two days. She must be looking for you. When I went to the shop to pick something up yesterday, she almost mistook me for you."
Song Jingshen's face darkened. "I admit, I was blind before, okay!"
Song Zhiyu couldn't help but laugh, "I think you should just stay home and rest for the next few days. Have the steward come to the manor to report to you. Otherwise, Ke Yuanzhi and her annoying friends are troublesome enough."
"She almost mistook me for you?" Song Jingshen asked in surprise.
Song Zhiyu nodded, "What's so strange about mistaking you for me? We don't look that different anyway, but... I'm a bit more muscular than you."
“Then why don’t you go and patrol the shops for me for the next couple of days? If they get bothered by you, just beat them up,” Song Jingshen said.
Song Zhiyu: "Who do you think you are? It's not that I don't hit women. If someone bullies my mother and fifth sister, I will definitely take action. But bullying you... I'll just watch the show."
Song Jingshen: "..."
The Prince of Xiang's Mansion.
When Song Ruozhen and Chu Junting arrived, Chu Jinhuai was already waiting there and quickly welcomed them inside.
"Brother, Miss Song, I've already told Mother you were coming. Let's go straight there now," Chu Jinhuai said warmly, with a beaming smile.
Song Ruozhen asked, "After the renowned physician that Miss Wu invited yesterday examined her, has the Princess Xiang's nightmare improved?"
Chu Jinhuai shook his head, "No, it was just calming tea. I rested for a while after drinking it, but I woke up again very quickly."
I even considered just drugging him, maybe he could just get a good night's sleep.
Song Ruozhen: "..." It's not a bad way to sleep!
"King Chu, Miss Song, you have arrived."
When the Princess Consort of Xiang saw the two arrive, she showed a friendly smile, but her eyes and brows revealed an undeniable weariness, especially the dark circles under her eyes.
Even with thick layers of makeup, it couldn't hide her pale complexion, which made her look haggard.
"I should have gone to congratulate the Song family on their happy occasion a few days ago, but unfortunately I was feeling unwell. It's such a pity." The Princess Consort of Xiang looked helpless, and her voice was weak.
“We have received the Princess’s kind intentions. Please take good care of yourself if you are not feeling well,” Song Ruozhen said with concern.
Just then, a maid came to announce, "Your Highness, Princess Anlan has arrived."
"Why is she here?" Princess Xiang asked in surprise, and ordered, "Quickly, invite Princess Anlan in."
Song Ruozhen naturally knew about Princess Anlan, who was none other than the Empress's younger sister, Lu Minhui.
She was told she couldn't conceive, but now she's finally pregnant. I haven't seen her much since then, and I never expected to run into her again at the Prince of Xiang's residence today.
Lu Minhui arrived quickly.
From the moment she entered, her gaze fell on Song Ruozhen, her eyes shining.
Song Ruozhen felt a little uncomfortable under that gaze, and she was even more puzzled. She had not offended Princess Anlan recently, so it couldn't be that the Empress was here to settle scores with her, could it?
Chu Junting's dark eyes showed a hint of doubt. He stepped forward slightly to shield Song Ruozhen behind him and said, "Aunt, did you come to see my aunt today?"
“No.” Lu Minhui waved her hand. “I heard that you and Miss Song were coming today, so I came here specifically to see you.”
As she spoke, Lu Minhui stepped forward, smiled, took Song Ruozhen's hand, and patted it affectionately.
"Miss Song, thank you so much for last time. If it weren't for your help, I don't know when I would have been able to get pregnant."
“Your Highness, there’s no need to be so polite. Even if I didn’t say it, Your Highness would still have good news,” Song Ruozhen said.
Looking at Lu Minhui's slightly protruding belly, Chu Junting recalled that his aunt in his previous life had not become pregnant so quickly.
If it weren't for Ruozhen's reminder, we would have had to wait another year. This pregnancy was truly made possible by Ruozhen.
"No, no, no, it's all thanks to you!"
Lu Minhui smiled broadly. Others might not know, but she knew all too well that they hadn't had a chance to share a room during those few days because the prince had planned to go out.
If she hadn't listened to Song Ruozhen's advice and tried to force the prince to stay, she wouldn't have gotten pregnant with this child at all.
“I really don’t know what my sister is thinking. You and the King of Chu are such a good match, you should get married soon.”
Lu Minhui looked regretful. She had advised her sister before, but her sister, considering the future of the King of Chu, always hoped that he could find a more helpful woman to marry.
She felt that Song Ruozhen's abilities alone were remarkable, and it would be a real pity to miss out on her.
Song Ruozhen was a little unaccustomed to Lu Minhui's sudden closeness, after all, Lu Minhui's gaze towards her at the banquet was full of disdain.
Unexpectedly, their attitudes have changed so much, and they even feel sorry for her and the King of Chu.
Seeing the surprise flash across the girl's face beside him, Chu Junting said, "Auntie, don't frighten her."
Lu Minhui was slightly taken aback, then clicked her tongue and sighed, "Look at me, I can't stop talking once I start, I'm afraid I've scared Miss Song."
The King of Chu has changed his ways; he's actually protecting the young lady now. Don't worry, Miss Song is my benefactor; I would never mistreat her.
Princess Xiang couldn't help but laugh at the sight. Now everyone in the capital knew that the King of Chu liked the Song family girl, but the marriage might not be so smooth.
If the Empress doesn't agree, it will be difficult to finalize the marriage. However, given the Prince of Chu's temper, I'm afraid even the Empress might not be able to persuade him.
"Princess Consort Xiang, I heard that you have been having severe nightmares lately. Today, I saw that you have indeed lost a lot of weight. What could be the cause of this?"
Lu Minhui turned her head and saw that the Princess Consort of Xiang looked extremely haggard, as if she had aged several years. She was secretly alarmed, but did not show it on her face.
Princess Xiang sighed, looking very distressed. "I don't know what's wrong with me. I can't sleep at night and I'm listless all day."
"Miss Song, have you figured anything out?" Lu Minhui asked curiously.