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Xie Xuanjin was also there last night, so it's not surprising that the Meng family knows that Young Master Meng's fall into the water was not an accident.

Song Qingning didn't intend to ask any more questions.

Meng Huaizhou treated Song Qingning as family without any hesitation, saying, "She's from the Shen family!"

Song Qingning subconsciously thought of Shen Yue, whom she had seen at Jinshenglou last night.

"That son of a bitch, that son of a bitch, Shen Yue, he's a thousand cuts!"

"Fortunately, Xuan Jin caught the person who pulled Yu Shu into the water. After interrogation, he confessed to Shen Yue. That beast actually treated an eight-year-old child so cruelly!"

Meng Huaizhou cursed fiercely.

Last night, he wished he could go to the Shen residence and drag Shen Yue to the palace to be punished.

But his older brother stopped him.

This morning, my sister-in-law went to the palace to see my elder sister.

Like his elder brother, his sister wanted him to consider the bigger picture and not take the matter to the Emperor, so he could only wrong Yushu.

The Meng and Shen families had a long-standing feud, and the Meng family had repeatedly backed down, leaving Meng Huaizhou feeling extremely aggrieved.

Judging from Meng Huaizhou's expression, Song Qingning guessed the Meng family's attitude towards this matter.

The relationship between the Meng and Shen families has been delicate since the emperor ascended the throne, and they will not easily break off relations unless absolutely necessary.

The couple expressed their gratitude to Song Qingning before leaving.

No sooner had the Meng family left than Lord Song sent someone to summon Song Qingning to the front hall.

"Qingning, you did a great job saving the young master of the Meng family. You must maintain this relationship with the Meng family in the future." The old Marquis was in a very good mood.

Duke Meng was the Empress's father.

He had just been calling me brother.

He never imagined that one day he could become brothers with Duke Meng. Just now, Duke Meng said that the two families should visit each other more often in the future.

It seemed that the Yongning Marquis's mansion was about to rise to prominence under his leadership!

The old Marquis was in a good mood, and his gaze towards Song Qingning became more loving.

Song Qingyan was filled with jealousy and almost told the old Marquis: "So what if Song Qingning saved Young Master Meng? She also saved Princess Yu!"

But she held back.

Impersonation should not be publicized too openly.

Keep a low profile for now.

Once she gets everything she wants, she can make a big splash, and then the gifts from the Duke of Meng's mansion will be nothing to worry about.

But Liu still had her eye on the room full of gifts.

She had just glanced at it and saw gold, silver, pearls, precious jewels, and top-quality medicinal herbs—no less than the last time the Emperor had bestowed upon Song Qingning.

"Qingning, these gifts, like last time, should all be put into the main house's storeroom," said Madam Liu.

"I'll do whatever my mother says."

Liu was somewhat surprised that Song Qingning agreed so easily.

However, even if she disagreed, the gold and silver would still be put into the main house's treasury, eventually becoming Yan'er's dowry and Tang'er's private property.

Liu made Liu's mother personally put the contents into the warehouse.

He also privately comforted Song Qingyan:

"Yan'er, Song Qingning only saved a child, nothing special. If she accepts these gifts, the Meng family's gratitude towards Song Qingning will be evened out, and she still won't get any real benefits."

"You're different. You're the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. For a woman, marriage is the most important thing. Marrying well is more important than anything else!"

Song Qingyan agreed with what Liu said.

They were both saviors.

Xie Yunli from the Prince Yu's mansion is outstanding in every way—status, appearance, and talent—and has the opportunity to become the heir apparent's wife.

What does the Meng family have? Only those thank-you gifts.

Those thank-you gifts will eventually become her dowry!

Thinking of the obstacles on her path to marriage, Song Qingyan said, "I heard that the Jiang family mother and son are coming to see me again?"

Mentioning the Jiang family, Madam Liu couldn't hide her disgust. "They've sent invitations time and time again, and I've had Aunt Liu send them away each time. But if this continues, I'm afraid they'll cause trouble!"

If things really escalate, the whole capital will know that Yan'er is engaged to the Jiang family, which would be disastrous.

The marriage contract should be given to Song Qingning before they cause trouble.

"Second Aunt, I met Princess Rou'an and Prince Yun yesterday. Prince Yun is interested in me," Song Qingyan said deliberately.

Although I didn't get to say much to Xie Yunli yesterday, it's only a matter of time before I win him over.

The reason for saying this now is to urge Liu Shi that it's time to resolve the trouble with the Jiang family.

As expected, Madam Liu was overjoyed upon hearing this. "Really? Good, good, that's wonderful! I knew Yan'er was destined for great wealth and high status, a life of privilege."

"This engagement with the Jiang family should be called off!"

Liu originally wanted to keep Song Qingning under her thumb to see if she could get a county princess title for Yan'er.

We can't wait any longer.

First, persuade the Jiang family to agree to change the betrothal partner to Song Qingning, then urge Song Qingning to find an opportunity to make a great contribution as soon as possible, and then get married. Such a plan can be considered perfect.

The next day, Liu sent her mother to the Jiang residence to deliver an invitation, inviting Madam Jiang to offer incense at the City God Temple in the East City.

The agreed-upon day.

Lady Liu left the Marquis's residence alone and headed to the City God Temple.

At the same time, Gu Ran anxiously searched for Song Qingning.

"Sister Qingning, my elder sister... I've noticed she's been acting strangely lately. She goes to the City God Temple every few days, and when I followed her, I discovered it was Du Linzhi. He's forcing my sister to give him money!"

Song Qingning originally thought that by preventing the two from meeting at Ni Chang Pavilion, everything would change.

Unexpectedly...

"These past two days, my elder sister has sold off the rewards she received, and she went out again this morning. I bet she went to the City God Temple!" Gu Ran said with a worried expression.

Last time he followed his sister, he went to find Du Linzhi alone after she left.

However, the difference in size and strength between him and Du Linzhi was too great, and he was no match for Du Linzhi.

He couldn't stand by and watch his older sister be bullied, so he had to turn to Qingning.

"You go back first, I'm going to the City God Temple."

Song Qingning led a horse and headed straight for the City God Temple in the East City.

The City God Temple is a place of great religious activity.

Song Qingning found Gu Ying in the backyard of the City God Temple.

Gu Ying covered her left cheek, lowered her head, and hurriedly walked out. She accidentally bumped into someone, apologized hastily, and looked up to see Song Qingning.

"General...General!" Gu Ying hurriedly tried to cover up her disheveled state.

Song Qingning still noticed the red finger marks on her face.

"He hit you?!"

"Ah Ying, on the battlefield, you can cut off an enemy soldier's head with a single stroke. Can't you even repay a slap from a stinking man?"

Gu Ying bit her lip, her tone helpless, "I don't dare to do it with him."

It's not that he still has feelings for Dulin.

She understood Du Linzhi, and she was also afraid of him.

In her past life, it was precisely because of her concerns that the Du Lin family took advantage of her and went further until they killed her.

The image of Gu Ran holding Gu Ying's corpse from her past life flashed through Song Qingning's mind, causing her heart to clench with pain.

"If you don't dare, the final outcome will not change. Your indulgence and concession today will only plunge you into the abyss later."

"There's nothing to be afraid of in a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong!"

"Ah Ying, watch this, I'll only demonstrate once!"

Song Qingning bypassed Gu Ying.

A moment later, Song Qingning found Du Linzhi.

"Du Linzhi?"

Song Qingning confirmed his identity.

Du Linzhi was happily counting the silver notes Gu Ying had just given him when he looked up and saw the beautiful young woman in front of him.

He squinted at her, a lewd smile spreading across his face. "Yes, I am Du Linzhi. Little beauty, you've come to see me because... Ahhhhh... Heroine, spare me, it hurts..."

The screams echoed.

This alerted Xie Xuanjin and Xie Yunli in the neighboring courtyard.