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Song Qingning was frightened by Xie Xuanjin's words.

He held the Shence Army and the Wuyou Pavilion in his hands. Even when Prince Rui gained power in his previous life, Prince Huai still had a great chance of winning.

She made the right choice in selecting the Prince of Huai as her patron.

Marrying the Prince of Huai? She had never even considered it!

He said he would do everything in his power to protect her and not let her die before him.

That's very tempting.

"You don't need to rush into a decision. You have time to think it over carefully," Xie Xuanjin said.

The two returned to the teahouse, and as they parted, Xie Xuanjin said, "Give me your reply in three days."

Song Qingning returned to Jinxiu Pavilion and spent a sleepless night.

She was thinking about why the Prince of Huai had suggested she marry him.

There are too many noble ladies from prominent families in the capital who could be his match.

Shen Wan'er and the third young lady of the Xue family were also in love with him.

His queen could have had many candidates, but the emperor wouldn't allow it.

At the Dragon Boat Festival banquet, the Emperor pressured various families not to let their daughters marry the Prince of Huai, fearing that the marriage alliance would give the Prince of Huai more support.

She served as the Commandant of the Capital City Office, and even Prince Rui wanted to win her over.

Even though she sought refuge with Xie Xuanjin, she had to operate in secret, unable to be seen in the light.

He proposed to marry her—that was too high-profile!

This is not a good thing for him.

Song Qingning didn't believe that the Prince of Huai proposed to marry her because he liked her. After thinking it over, there was only one reason she could accept.

Intertwined interests.

The Prince of Huai did not completely trust her.

They became husband and wife, and she and he were one; she would never betray him.

Song Qingning understood the Prince of Huai's concerns. Three days later, she went to the teahouse again and met with the Prince of Huai.

"Your Highness, I will leave the matter of marriage to Your Highness." Song Qingning performed the obeisance of a subordinate, clearly indicating her proper position.

Even if she were to marry the Prince of Huai, the two would still remain in a superior-subordinate relationship.

Xie Xuanjin paused slightly as he brewed the tea.

He looked up at Song Qingning, his eyes seemingly showing displeasure.

Song Qingning: "..."

Is he going to back out?

It's fine if you change your mind.

"Your Highness, now that I have pledged my allegiance to you, I will remain loyal to you for life. If Your Highness has any doubts, you may use other methods to restrain me." Song Qingning bowed his head slightly, respectful and sincere.

Xie Xuanjin put down his teacup.

The crisp sound sent a shiver down Song Qingning's spine; she vaguely heard a soft hum.

It came from the mouth of the King of Huai.

Song Qingning: "..."

What does he mean by that?

"Your Highness, I..." Song Qingning's heart leaped into his throat.

The Prince of Huai can back out of the marriage proposal.

But she can't mess up her plan to seek refuge with someone else.

Just as she was about to continue expressing her loyalty, Xie Xuanjin spoke up quietly, "My queen should be a woman, not a subordinate."

He was unhappy with his title.

Song Qingning glanced at her own cupped-hand salute and immediately corrected herself.

"Your subject understands." Song Qingning performed the curtsy of a young lady in her boudoir.

Xie Xuanjin seemed satisfied.

Then they brewed tea.

Song Qingning thought to herself that she had already given her answer and should leave now, so as not to disturb the prince's refined pleasure of brewing tea.

But then Xie Xuanjin asked, "Can you brew tea?"

Song Qingning was slightly taken aback.

Previously, when Madam Liu hired a nanny to teach Song Qingyan how to brew tea at the Marquis's residence, she specifically warned her not to learn it by secret.

Lady Liu forbade her from doing these refined things.

For the next three years, they went to war, struggling amidst blood, sweat, and death, without even the means to brew tea.

After she married into the Jiang family, the Jiang family couldn't stand her having any free time.

Therefore, she won't.

"Come here, I'll teach you." Xie Xuanjin glanced at her.

Song Qingning: "..."

It is not good to go against it.

Song Qingning stepped forward and brewed tea for the first time, but knocked over the teacup.

She picked up the teacup again and began mixing the tea paste, pouring water, and whisking. Song Qingning didn't learn very well, but fortunately Xie Xuanjin was very patient and understanding.

Roughly speaking, it failed about ten times before finally succeeding on the last try.

"I may not have much talent, but I'm not clumsy with my hands."

Xie Xuanjin's comment can be considered a compliment.

Song Qingning was very happy, but then she remembered that she had come to see him for another reason.

"Your Highness is in charge of this imperial examination. Could you do me a favor?" Song Qingning asked.

Xie Xuanjin sipped his tea, assuming she was going to mention Song Shiyin. "The imperial examinations select talent, which is crucial to the nation's stability; no one can afford to cheat."

Song Qingning knew he had misunderstood. "I trust my brother and do not need any special care. What I request is something else entirely."

Xie Xuanjin looked at her in surprise, "What is it?"

"Could the results be released one day later?"

There could be many reasonable reasons for delaying the release of the results by one day. It wouldn't affect the overall situation, but it would prevent the grandfather from wavering in his decision to marry Song Qingyan to the Jiang family.

This will allow the Jiang family to happily welcome their new bride.

"Can."

Xie Xuanjin did not ask her why.

In her previous life, she married into the Jiang family just before the imperial examinations.

The Jiang family had high hopes for Jiang Sheng, but when the results of the imperial examination were released, Jiang Sheng didn't even make the list, completely shattering Madam Jiang's hopes.

Madam Jiang was furious, but she did not doubt her son's incompetence at all. Instead, she blamed everything on Song Qingning and vented her anger on her.

They say it was her curse.

They locked her in the room, chained her up, and didn't give her food. When she was so weak from hunger, they would beat and scold her at every turn.

They say she's a jinx, that the Jiang family shouldn't have married her, and that they should have married Song Qingyan, who is destined for nobility.

In this life, the Jiang family got their wish and was to marry Song Qingyan.

She was determined to ensure that the Jiang family could successfully marry Song Qingyan into their family, and that nothing went wrong.

After the imperial examinations concluded, the Yongning Marquis's household began preparing for his daughter's marriage.

The marriage between the Jiang and Song families is known throughout the capital.

The closer it got to the day the results were released, the more anxious Song Qingyan became.

At the small banquet held at the Marquis's residence that day, Princess Yu left without saying a word, her face grim.

Even though he suspected she was Mingyue Xian, he never asked her again.

Song Qingyan wanted to sneak into Prince Yu's mansion, but was scolded by Marquis Yongning: "Women of marriageable age are not allowed to go out. This is the rule. You don't even understand this rule. It seems that your mother did not teach you well."

Subsequently, the Marquis of Yongning had several tutors invited to teach Song Qingyan manners.

Song Qingyan was practically trapped and couldn't even leave the courtyard.

Liu tried to visit Song Qingyan several times, but was turned away by the headmistress.

That day, the Marquis of Yongning forced her to change her address to Sister-in-law Lu. Liu was unwilling, and she also realized that her excessive enthusiasm for the Marquis's return this time might arouse his suspicion.

Lord Hou is a virtuous gentleman.

If she had known what he was thinking, she probably wouldn't have had the chance to get close to him.

She shouldn't rush things with Marquis Yongning; she should wait for the right opportunity.

Therefore, she could only continue to hide her feelings and stay inseparable from Song Changsheng every day, pretending to be a loving couple.

Song Qingyan's wedding day was drawing ever closer.

Madam Liu could not bear to watch her daughter marry into the Jiang family, that hellhole.

She had previously risked sending someone to deliver a message, requesting to see that person.

But the person only sent her the ointment from the palace, but didn't see her, and even angrily warned her.

Liu was at her wit's end.

We can only place our hopes on Lord Song.

Liu went to see the old Marquis, and half an hour later she came out of the old Marquis's room with a big smile on her face, as if she had obtained a satisfactory result.

Today is a day off, and Song Qingning is practicing tea brewing in Jinxiu Pavilion.

Last time, Prince Huai said that although she had successfully brewed the tea, it might not be drinkable.

Next time they meet, he wants to drink the tea she brews.

If you're bad at something, you can only practice.

Hongyuan used the excuse of asking Hongling for embroidery patterns to report to her about Liu's meeting with the old Marquis.