Madam, don't do this!

Chapter 186 One Shouldn't Be Like Song Hongtao (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Nephew, would you like to take my daughter in?"

"We are already relatives, so this is like making our family even closer."

Fang Hai insisted on his own judgment, believing that Song Yan had a bright future. Because of Gao Yang's presence, the relatives he had dealing with were ultimately unreliable, so it would be safer to marry his daughter off to him.

Betting should be done early; missing out on the opportunity means already losing the advantage. Fang Hai is not going to miss this chance.

Even though Song Yan had already guessed Fang Hai's purpose, these words still startled him. He wiped his mouth and gave Fang Hai a strange look: Is it really okay for you to sell your daughter so openly?

What about the dignity of aristocratic families?

Song Yan coughed lightly: "It is my honor to have gained Uncle Fang's favor... However, it is unfair to Miss Lingyue. Moreover, my Uncle Fang knows my situation. I am the son-in-law of the Princess's mansion and cannot take a concubine."

Fang Hai waved his hand dismissively, saying, "It's alright, my dear nephew, don't worry about such trivial matters. I'll speak to Her Highness the Princess myself. I think I still have some face left."

Judging from Fang Hai's expression, Song Yan figured that refusing would be pointless, so he decided to leave it to his mother-in-law. Fang Hai was an elder, and there were some things he couldn't say directly, but Luo Yuheng wouldn't have such concerns. They chatted for a while longer, and Song Yan still hadn't agreed. Fang Hai wasn't particularly bothered either; as long as he could persuade Luo Yuheng, the matter would fall into place naturally.

Seeing that it was getting late, Song Yan got up to say goodbye.

Outside the door, Bu Yu, Yang Siyao, and Gu Banxia were waiting.

After Song Yan left, Fang Hai's face darkened. He quickly walked to the backyard, pushed open the door, and saw Jiang Miaojun lying on the bed, seemingly already resting. Hearing the noise, she suddenly opened her eyes.

"Master, what brings you here?"

Today was supposed to be the day Fang Hai went to one of his concubines' rooms, which surprised Jiang Miaojun, but also made her somewhat happy.

However, she did not notice Fang Hai's extremely ugly expression. Just as she got up to serve him, Fang Hai suddenly raised his right hand and slapped Jiang Miaojun hard across the face.

Rumors circulate that Fang Hai is afraid of his wife.

Even taking a concubine was strictly controlled, and Fang Hai was forbidden from going to brothels or similar places.

But the current situation is clearly not like that.

Perhaps the image of being afraid of his wife is just a disguise for Fang Hai.

The resounding slap stunned Jiang Miaojun. Half of her face burned with pain. For a moment, she stared blankly at Fang Hai, wondering what had happened. Overwhelmed with grievances, her eyes reddened, and she looked pitiful.

But Fang Hai's face showed no pity, only indifference: "You slut, stop with your little schemes. If I see you doing anything dirty again, get out of the Fang family."

After leaving those words behind, Fang Hai pushed open the door and left.

Jiang Miaojun stood frozen in place as if struck by lightning, her eyes filled with fear.

Does the master perhaps know something?
She looked down at the bedside, where there was a pair of shoes—men's shoes.

……

The night sky is silent, and the bright moon hangs high.

The carriage creaked and swayed, and after a short while, it suddenly stopped: "Young master, someone is looking for you."

As the sound entered his ears, Song Yan's expression became somewhat strange. The scene felt familiar, as if something similar had happened before.

"These people are really bizarre," Song Yan thought to himself. "If they really need something, why can't they come to me openly during the day? Why do they have to come in the middle of the night?" He still lifted the carriage curtain.

Under the moonlight, a tall and slender figure came into view. Who else could it be but Fang Lingyue?
Although I don't like her, I have to admit that she is indeed a beauty.

Bathed in moonlight, her skin seemed to glow with a hazy, jade-like luster, like a fairy stepping out of a painting. However, this fairy had a rather bad temper, her brows furrowed and her eyes revealing a great deal of impatience.

A mink coat draped over his shoulders exudes nobility.

"So you are Miss Fang." Song Yan nodded as a gesture of greeting, since she was just a concubine's daughter of the Fang family, and her status was not higher than his. "May I ask what brings Miss Fang to stop me from getting off the carriage?"

Fang Lingyue's impatience deepened: "Finally, you've deigned to come out. You've kept me waiting for so long."

The first thing he said was a complaint.

Song Yan had a good temper and was not angry. He remained gentle and refined, saying, "In that case, it was my fault."

Fang Lingyue waved her hand irritably: "Forget it, I'm not the kind of person who holds grudges. I won't blame you for such a small thing."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, and Banxia Buyu all frowned. Blame?

Do you deserve it?
Is there something wrong with this Miss Fang's brain?

You are just a concubine's daughter of the Fang family, but your husband is a genuine baron and will probably become a viscount in a few days. What right do you have to blame him?

The group shook their heads. It seemed that God had given this Miss Fang an unparalleled beauty, but had forgotten to put her brain in it.

Song Yan remained smiling and cheerful, showing no sign of anger whatsoever: "Thank you for your magnanimity, Miss Fang."

Fang Lingyue nodded: "You're quite sensible. I won't waste my breath on you. I'll tell you my father hopes I can marry you, but... I don't like you."

"Mm." Song Yan nodded.

"Also, I already have someone I like."

"Ah."

"The man I admire is a handsome scholar, learned and eloquent, who will pass the imperial examination next spring and become a student of the lowest rank..."

puff!
Originally, Song Yan was able to maintain a calm demeanor, but this time he finally couldn't hold back anymore, and the expression on his face became extremely strange. Goodness, from what you said, I thought you were some important person.

So far, he hasn't even managed to obtain the title of a student in the imperial examinations.

And this guy is supposed to be incredibly learned and have outstanding writing skills?

Do you have some misunderstanding about these two words?
Song Yan only thought about it for a moment before he roughly understood.

Fang Lingyue is brainless.

The scholars she fancied were mostly lacking in real talent, but they had silver tongues. At least they could easily charm Fang Lingyue. With a few sweet words, this foolish woman might happily offer herself to him. Song Yan became even more determined not to accept this woman. Keeping her by his side would only lead to him being cuckolded at any moment.

He didn't want to become a man like Song Hongtao.

"So what?" Song Yan had lost his patience and asked with a sigh.

Fang Lingyue was taken aback, then said, "So, the man I love is someone you can't compare to. He's going to be the top scholar in the imperial examination, enter the court, and become one of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers. And you, even if you wipe out the Japanese pirates, what then? You're still just a peasant."

"You are not good enough for me, so don't even think about it. Give up on that idea."

Common girl, steamed shrimp head.

Song Yan muttered something, her smile growing wider: "Miss Fang is right. I will refuse Uncle Fang later. Is there anything else?"

Fang Lingyue looked at Song Yan with suspicion. She thought she might have to pay a price to make Song Yan give up. After all, what man wouldn't have some thoughts about a beautiful woman like her?

I really didn't expect Song Yan to give up so decisively.

This answer was somewhat unexpected, and for a moment Fang Lingyue didn't know how to respond. She just subconsciously opened her mouth and said, "No... that's all."

"Could Miss Fang please move aside?"

"Oh."

After agreeing, Fang Lingyue took a few steps back.

As the carriage gradually disappeared from sight, Fang Lingyue felt a strange emptiness in her chest, as if she had lost something.

However, she didn't think much of it and quickly cheered up.

Originally, she was worried that her father would look down on her lover, after all, he came from a humble background. But now she felt a sense of crisis. If things continued like this, she would eventually be given away by her father to a stranger as a marriage partner. She didn't want that, so she decided to confront him.

……

In the darkness, the faint sounds of conversation could be heard inside the carriage.

"Young Master, Fang Lingyue is quite beautiful. Why did you refuse her so decisively?"

"Stupidity is a disease, and it's contagious."

(End of this chapter)