The drama in Chengqing Hall gradually cooled down as the end of the year approached. More and more people flocked to the streets and visited their relatives and friends more frequently.
At noon, Song Yufu carefully dressed up and walked past the three octagonal archways on Kuishou Street with two rolls of cloth carefully selected from the Jiangnan cloth shop.
Since the last time she put a spoon in Xu Buling's mouth, Song Yufu hid at home for several days, afraid that Xu Buling would run over and put something hot in her mouth.
Fortunately, Xu Buling was a little magnanimous and did not fuss over it. After hiding for a few days and seeing that she was not beaten, Song Yufu naturally relaxed and thought of the hairpin that she had been thinking about.
Alas …
Last time, she accidentally offended Xu Buling. Not only would she be put in a difficult position if she asked for the hairpin, she would definitely not be able to get it back. Song Yufu pondered at home for a long time and decided to look for her parents.
When she was in Chengqing Hall, Lady Lu said that she could discipline Xu Buling and that if there was any trouble, he could look for her. As long as Lady Lu was willing to ask, she might be able to get the hairpin back.
Therefore, Song Yufu went to the cloth shop to pick two rolls of good cloth and sneaked out of the Xiao Mansion.
The Xiao family on Kuishou Street was not only Prime Minister Xiao's mansion, but there were also collateral descendants of the Xiao family and many of them were studying in the Imperial College.
Song Yufu told the housekeeper of her intention and said the name "My father, Song Baiqing". Then she was led by the housekeeper to the courtyard of Jinghua Garden in the back.
It was snowing heavily in winter.
On the lakeside pavilion of Jinghua Garden, Lady Lu and Yue Nu were sitting on the balcony doing embroidery. There was a heater at their feet and a few young maids were chattering beside them.
"The little King went to Changle Palace and stayed there from 7 am to 3: 45 pm. He must have had his meal in the palace …"
"I heard from the palace maid in charge of procurement that the Empress Dowager has been in a very good mood these past few days and has given all the palace maids money …"
"The little King stayed in the Imperial College these days. He was either practicing swordsmanship or staring at the palace in a daze. I don't know what he is thinking …"
…
Lady Lu was wearing a yellow shawl and holding a new robe. She only listened and took a deep breath from time to time. Her mature and beautiful face looked a little gloomy.
Holding a needle and thread, Yue Nu heard someone coming. She looked up and glanced at them and said softly, "Madam, Miss Song of the Song of the Song.
Madam Lu's brows furrowed slightly as she turned her head back in surprise. She then stood up and instructed the maids to prepare tea and chairs. She walked down the pavilion and nodded her head from afar.
Lady Lu's tone was amiable, but there was some doubt in her eyes. After all, Song Yufu came with two rolls of cloth. If she came to propose marriage later, how should she respond … If she drove her away, would Buling Ling be angry …
Song Yufu smiled subtly, walked in front of her, and bowed.
"Lady Lu, I … I just came to take a look. If it is not convenient for you …"
"What are you talking about? It is snowing outside. Come in."
Lady Lu was puzzled, but she could not be rude on the surface. She smiled and led Song Yufu into the lakeside pavilion. She sat down beside the heater and poured a cup of hot tea for her.
"Yuof, did you come to see me because you did not make trouble in the Imperial College?"
"No."
Song Yufu was still a little nervous. Although her father was very powerful, she was the daughter of the Lu family in Jinling. Ordinary concubines had to call her Madam.
Song Yufu put down the two rolls of cloth and took the teacup politely. "I … I have a personal matter, and I want to ask Madam for a favor."
Lady Lu folded her hands on her thighs and sat in a dignified and elegant posture. She smiled and said, "You are welcome. Just say it."
Song Yufu pondered for a long time before she bravely said, "A few days ago, I eavesdropped on Crown Prince Xu's poem. Later, the Dragon Poem Competition caused trouble for the Crown Prince. At that time, I promised not to reveal the poem, but the Crown Prince took away my hairpin …"
Lady Lu's expression froze, and her expression suddenly became strange.
The hairpin of a woman and the jade pendant of a man were always with them. They were usually used as tokens of love … I did not expect that you two …
Song Yufu knew that she would misunderstand, so she hurriedly explained, "The Crown Prince took it away by force. I had no choice. Later, the Chengqing Palace … the Crown Prince did not return it to me. I did not break my promise … I did not want to say it at that time …"
As for this, Lady Lu was sitting next to her at that time, so she knew better. Lady Lu nodded. She finally understood why Song Yufu always hung around Xu Buling. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's a small matter. It's not that Ling has a bad temper. He only listens to me when he's angry. I will tell him in a few days."
Song Yufu was a little grateful. "Thank you, Madam. I will definitely stay far away from the Crown Prince in the future …"
When Lady Lu heard this, she could not help but feel a little strange. She always felt like a bad elder who tried to break up a pair of lovers. If Ling did not know about it, he would probably be unhappy …
Thinking of this, Lady Lu thought for a moment. "We are both in the Directorate, so there is no need to be like strangers. Hmm … you can rest assured and contact Ling. If you have any trouble, you can come to me at any time … But, don't get too close. Ling's identity is special, and people will misunderstand it. It will inevitably lead to rumors …"
Song Yufu blinked. She pondered for a long time, but still could not figure out what she meant. She could only nod.
"I will pay attention. There is a saying in the Academy Records: 'The way of learning is to be strict with the teacher. Then the teacher will be strict with the Taoist. Then the Taoist will be respected by the people.' I am taking care of the students with my father, so I should do my duty as a teacher. Recently, Crown Prince Xu's behavior is not too … not too appropriate. Madam, you should also do something about it. "
Lady Lu frowned slightly. "What's wrong with Ling?"
Song Yufu's face turned red. Naturally, she did not dare to say that he touched her buttocks. She only said in a low voice,
"It's nothing. He's just a little fierce and has the demeanor of a gentleman …"
Her tone was a little sad and gloomy.
Lady Lu came to a realization. She smiled and comforted her, "The Xu family is a family of generals. Ling has also stayed at the border for a few years. It's inevitable that he has a bad temper. A man who leads an army to war should have a temper. He is different from the weak scholars in Chang 'an. Miss Song, you should get used to it … "
'How can I get used to being spanked …'
Song Yufu pursed her lips. After talking for a while, she felt that Lady Lu's words were full of love for Xu Buling. She reckoned that if Xu Buling did not give her the hairpin, Lady Lu would not really discipline Xu Buling. She had to think of a way herself.
Thinking of this, Song Yufu did not say much. After chatting for a while, she got up and said goodbye.
Madam Lu escorted Song Yu Fu out of Jinghua Garden. Looking at Song Yu Fu's figure that was beginning to take shape, she muttered softly, "She's still young, but she's grown a body that's good for bearing children …"
As she said this, Lady Lu tightened her skirt. She turned her head to look at her, then lowered her head to look again. Then, she walked back gracefully …
