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Empress Dowager Xue's attitude was resolute.

Three days later, Xie Xuanjin accompanied Song Qingning back to her parents' home. The next day, Song Qingning went to the Duke of Meng's mansion to pay her respects to the elders of the Meng family.

I unexpectedly met Miss Xue.

"Miss Xue has come to deliver money. I was planning to set up a girls' school, and I thought this path would be difficult, but I didn't expect so many people to support me. Miss Xue, I thank you on their behalf."

Lady Anguo said gratefully.

He then turned to Song Qingning, "Thank you too, Qingning. You sent me quite a bit of money before, which was a lot of trouble for you."

Song Qingning dared not accept the thanks.

"The girls' school is entirely thanks to my aunt's efforts. We only provide financial support, which is insignificant. We only hope that the girls' school can get better and better, so that more girls from poor families can learn to read and write and have a skill to make a living. Even if they are driven to the brink by life, they can still have a new dawn."

Lady Anguo founded a girls' school, which benefited many women.

Unfortunately, her hard work was destroyed within a year of the establishment of the girls' school in her previous life, and it also brought great disaster to the Meng family.

She was verbally attacked by court officials and cursed by the people, and was eventually driven to suicide by jumping off a building.

"That was the original intention behind establishing the girls' school," said Madam Anguo with a look of satisfaction.

In this world, life is tough for women.

This is especially true for women from poor families.

"Currently, girls' schools are only located in the capital. I hope that one day, girls' schools can be found all over Dajing."

This is a great vision.

A hint of admiration appeared in Song Qingning's eyes. "That day will come."

Miss Xue's mind was still echoing with Madam Anguo's words, "I hope that one day, girls' schools will be everywhere in Dajing," and she looked somewhat dazed.

The three chatted over tea, and when Song Qingning was about to leave, Miss Xue also left with her.

Not long after they left the flower hall, Miss Xue called out to Song Qingning.

"Qingning..."

Previously, Miss Xue always called her "Second Miss Song", then she called her "Princess of Huai", and now she calls her "Qingning".

Song Qingning was somewhat surprised.

"May I call you that?" Miss Xue asked cautiously, yet with anticipation.

"sure."

Song Qingning sensed that Miss Xue was somewhat different this time she met her.

She called out to her, as if she had something to say.

"Sister Xue, please speak frankly."

Miss Xue met Song Qingning's pure and innocent eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally seemed to have made up her mind. "Qingning, I know you will be visiting the Meng family elders at the Duke of Meng's mansion today, so I also chose to visit Lady Anguo today."

She deliberately came to meet her.

The deliberate encounter with her must be for something important.

Song Qingning recalled the rumors from her previous life that Miss Xue had feelings for Prince Huai.

I heard the other day that Emperor Yuan was going to find a concubine for Xie Xuanjin.

Song Qingning had a general idea in her mind: "Sister Xue is waiting for me because of Prince Huai."

Miss Xue was surprised, thinking that Song Qingning was indeed intelligent, and became even more certain that her decision to come to her was the right one.

"Yes." Miss Xue answered without beating around the bush.

"Me and..."

As if thinking of that person under the bright moon and gentle breeze, Miss Xue paused, cleared her mind, and continued, "I grew up with Prince Huai since childhood, we can be considered childhood sweethearts."

"He used to be a very good person. After the changes, I was worried that he would be defeated, but fortunately he proved himself."

"He has changed a lot, but no matter how a person changes, their nature will not change."

"He once said that he would only marry one person in the future, and stay with her for life."

Song Qingning had a premonition of Miss Xue's purpose, which was probably related to the matter of the Prince of Huai's concubine, but when she heard the word "also," she sensed something was amiss.

and also?

Who else has said this?

Miss Xue saw the doubt in her eyes. "He has admired his elder brother, Crown Prince Wenzhao, since he was a child. He wants to learn everything that Crown Prince Wenzhao does well. Everyone says he is Crown Prince Wenzhao's little shadow."

"Prince Wen Zhao..."

A mist rose in Miss Xue's eyes.

Afraid of revealing her emotions, Miss Xue turned her back to Song Qingning.

But Song Qingning still figured it out.

None of those rumors are as real as that one cry of "Crown Prince Wenzhao" just now.

Song Qingning immediately understood.

The person Miss Xue admires is not Xie Xuanjin, but Crown Prince Wenzhao.

"Is the one person that Crown Prince Wenzhao mentioned, the one he will only marry in his life, Sister Xue?" Song Qingning stared at her back.

As you look, the woman's shoulders trembled almost imperceptibly before returning to calm.

Miss Xue did not answer Song Qingning.

She quickly calmed down and turned to face Song Qingning. "My family has never mentioned my marriage. I thought they allowed me to be Miss Xue. I thought the Empress Dowager knew my thoughts and loved me, so she indulged me."

"But she still made her decision; she wanted me to marry the Prince of Huai as a concubine, but I refused!"

"She was determined, and I really had no choice, so..."

So, she accepted the Empress Dowager's arrangement?

Song Qingning knew that for daughters of noble families, especially large clans like the Xue family, with their intertwined interests, marriage was not something they could decide for themselves.

Unable to resist, one can only accept it.

But Miss Xue said, "Qingning, can you help me? Help me resist, help me escape, help me keep my promise to him?"

Song Qingning was shocked to meet the eagerness in Miss Xue's eyes.

She...didn't follow the path the Empress Dowager had laid out for her?

Song Qingning stared at her, as if she were seeing her in a new light.

Miss Xue is calm, composed, and well-mannered; there are many noble ladies like her in the capital.

But the determination in her eyes at that moment gave her a radiant glow.

She asked her for help...

"Why do you need my help?" Song Qingning asked, puzzled.

"It's probably because you didn't hesitate when you helped Miss Yan that day; you were very righteous."

Miss Xue looked directly into Song Qingning's eyes, her expression tense and urgent. "Qingning, will you help me?"

Even after Song Qingning returned to the Prince's Mansion, Xue San's words still echoed in her mind.

Will you help me?

Song Qingning did not give her an answer.

Help her defy the Empress Dowager's decree?

This is a huge matter.

She couldn't take any risks without being sure.

But the matter seemed to have taken root in her mind, and she couldn't shake it off. So much so that when she was undressing Xie Xuanjin at night, she was still thinking about it and was absent-minded.

"What are you thinking about?" Xie Xuanjin's deep, resonant voice came from above.

Song Qingning snapped out of her reverie and subconsciously replied, "I wasn't thinking about anything."

She quickly helped Xie Xuanjin remove his outer garment.

Since their marriage, Xie Xuanjin has been staying in the bridal chamber.

Every night, Song Qingning would only help him remove his outer robe, and he would sleep on the soft couch just like on their wedding night.

Even after she had taken off her outer robe for a while, Xie Xuanjin remained standing there, his gaze fixed on her for a long time.

Song Qingning felt a little guilty under his gaze.

She knew she couldn't hide it from him.

So he simply said, "Your grandmother, the Empress Dowager, intends to select a concubine for you."

Xie Xuanjin frowned.

She knows about it!

A sense of panic flashed through my mind, but then a strange expectation also emerged.

Will she be jealous if she finds out?

Xie Xuanjin stared at her, carefully observing her expression, trying to find any trace of jealousy in her.