Song Qingshu said awkwardly, "Didn't I just tell you? Last night, I saw Shen Bijun, Azhu, and Zi …"
Zhao Min reached out and interrupted him, "You don't have to explain anything to me. I'm not that petty. Anyway, they are not a threat to me."
She was not lying. Zi and Azhu's birth was too low. Shen Bijun was more troublesome. However, she was the Crown Princess of the Southern Song Dynasty and then Liao's Hui Fei. Even though she was still a virgin, she had already lost the qualifications to compete with her in the eyes of the world.
Song Qingshu looked at her in surprise. Seeing her natural expression, he remembered that she was from the royal family and was used to men having many wives and concubines around them. She paid more attention to opponents of the same level. She would not be hostile to those who were destined to be "concubines". On the contrary, she would try her best to win them over.
Just like in the original work, although she and Zhou Zhiruo were like fire and water, she had a harmonious relationship with Xiao Zhao and could coexist peacefully.
"Tell me everything that happened yesterday in detail. Let's discuss how to rescue Xiao Feng together." Zhao Min paused for a moment before revealing a faint smile. "Of course, you don't have to tell us about your romantic affairs. Otherwise, it'll cause more trouble for us."
Song Qingshu's old face heated up. He sat down next to her and began to discuss business.
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In the following period of time, Song Qingshu, Zhao Min, and Su Quan had been arranging matters in Shangjing. At the same time, they had the two women familiarize themselves with Liao's government affairs. Then Su Quan disguised herself as Yelu Hongji and sat in the palace. Zhao Min hid behind the scenes to help her deal with government affairs.
Originally, it was most suitable for Zhao Min to pretend to be Yelu Hongji and Su Quan to continue to be Xiao Guanyin. However, Zhao Min took the initiative to step back. Firstly, she was a Mongolian princess and had the Ruyang Mansion behind her. Taking the initiative to step back would reduce the scruples of Song Qingshu's inner circle. Secondly, it was also a show of goodwill to Su Quan. After all, this Liao was her private land.
Sure enough, Su Quan had a good impression of her. The two women, who were not familiar with each other at first, soon got along better than real sisters. As for Song Qingshu, he was a little worried about her relationship with Mongolia, but this was a happy ending for everyone.
On the other side, Ah Zi was constantly imitating Azhu's usual words and actions. As for Azhu, she was learning the etiquette of the harem from Su Quan, imitating Xiao Guanyin's words and actions.
After about half a month, he felt that the preparations were more or less complete. The plan to "rescue" Xiao Feng was finally going to be implemented.
The day before departure, Song Qingshu went to bid farewell to Yelu Nanxian. After all, he was going to leave Liao for a period of time. Thinking of her current situation, he couldn't help but worry.
"Thank you for sending people to help me find my father's remains." The two of them stood in a tall tower in the city. Looking at the bustling Shangjing City, Yelu Nanxian said softly.
"This is what I should do. After all, he was your father. He can be considered as my … elder." Song Qingshu also sighed. Yelu Nanxian's life was full of troubles. She was a princess, her father was an important official in the court. But now, her family was accused of treason. In order to protect her family, she had no choice but to marry into the Western Xia.
"It's a pity that my father still has to bear the infamy." Yelu Nanxian said coldly.
Song Qingshu looked apologetic. "I'm really sorry. I can only let you and your father suffer for the time being. After a period of time, I will definitely restore his reputation."
"I hope so." Yelu Nanxian sighed softly and fell into silence.
"Nanxian, do you blame me?" Song Qingshu felt that this silence was a bit awkward and couldn't help but ask.
Yelu Nanxian turned around and stared at him. A mocking smile appeared on her flawless face. "What's the point of saying this now?"
Song Qingshu nodded. "That's right. I was too prejudiced."
Yelu Nanxian also realized that her attitude just now was a bit too aggressive. She continued, "In fact, to a certain extent, I should be thanking you. It was you who avenged my father's death."
Song Qingshu knew she was referring to him killing Murong Jingyue. "That was just a coincidence."
"No matter what, I owe you." Yelu Nanxian said. "So, I won't reveal your secret. I'm even willing to cooperate with your plan …"
Song Qingshu's heart was stirred. He couldn't help but say, "Nanxian, don't worry. The marriage alliance with the Western Xia is just a pretense. I will protect you personally. I won't let you marry anyone!"
"Why?" Yelu Nanxian tilted her head and looked at him. Her pretty face showed a hint of curiosity.
"Because you are my woman. If you want to marry, you can only marry me!" Song Qingshu said in a low voice.
"You are surrounded by beauties in the Imperial Palace. You want to enjoy the pleasures of the world. But now you're telling me this. Don't you think it's a bit ridiculous?" Yelu Nanxian said lightly. "I know that you Han women value your chastity very much. You even want to marry a man who has touched your skin. But we, the people of the Prairie, don't have that rule. Yangzhou … that night was just a beautiful misunderstanding. You don't need to take responsibility for me. I don't need you to take responsibility. Whoever I marry in the future is my own choice. You don't need to worry about it. Maybe when I find the Western Xia Crown Prince pleasing to the eye, I'll marry him. "
Song Qingshu coldly snorted. "If that's the case, I'll kill him before that happens."
"There are so many men in this world. You can't kill every single one of them." Yelu Nanxian chuckled. She didn't seem to care about his threat. She turned around and left the tower, leaving behind a tall and elegant silhouette.
Watching that pair of perfectly round and well-proportioned legs that could mesmerize any man gradually disappear at the top of the stairs, thinking of her cold and resolute words, Song Qingshu couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
But after a while, Song Qingshu's eyes suddenly lit up. He remembered that Yelu Nanxian had just used the word 'beautiful' to describe that night. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile. "Could it be that tsundere is the unique characteristic of all the princesses in this world?"
He raised his head to look for Yelu Nanxian. Unfortunately, she was nowhere to be found.
"I'll untie the knot in her heart the next time I come back." Coming down from the tower, Song Qingshu didn't return to the Imperial Palace. Instead, he hurried to the Southern Courtyard's King's Mansion. He had already arranged for Zi to wait for Xiao Yuanshan for a few days. Of course, she appeared as Azhu.
Counting the days, Xiao Yuanshan's injuries should be more or less healed. Presumably, he wouldn't be able to hold himself back and would return to Shangjing City in the next few days.
Quietly sneaking into the Southern Courtyard's King's Mansion, Song Qingshu had a faint smile on his face. He had already sensed Xiao Yuanshan's presence in the mansion. He really came!
The most important question now was whether or not Zi could successfully fool Xiao Yuanshan's eyes by pretending to be Azhu.
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