Song Yunzhao got off the carriage and walked towards Yuquan Tower. Just as she approached the crowd, a black shadow suddenly came crashing towards her. She didn’t have time to dodge and was forcefully knocked down, falling to the ground with a thud.
Although Song Yunzhao didn’t fall flat on her face, she was hit so hard that she saw stars. She heard a female voice anxiously asking, “Miss, are you okay?”
Song Yunzhao felt like she was struck by lightning. Wasn’t that Qin Xiyue’s voice?
She didn’t even step forward, yet they still managed to collide?
The heroine’s misfortunes are never-ending. Why did she have to suffer along with her?
“Xiyue… Miss, please get up… let’s talk afterwards.”
This young lady looked slender, but why was she so heavy? She almost crushed her.
Qin Xiyue hurriedly got up and then pulled Song Yunzhao up as well. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to, someone pushed me… huh, it’s you?”
Why did this sound so familiar?
Oh, right, she had just said something similar to the folding fan gentleman not long ago.
This was truly karma.
Song Yunzhao stood up and looked at Qin Xiyue. Before she could speak, her expression changed drastically. She grabbed Qin Xiyue and pulled her aside forcefully. A broom fell from above, brushing the hem of her skirt before hitting the ground.
Qin Xiyue turned pale with fright and tightened her grip on Song Yunzhao’s hand.
Song Yunzhao’s mouth twitched, and she immediately pulled her hand back, looking at Qin Xiyue. “Miss Qin, you really shouldn’t be out shopping. It’s better to go home early.”
Otherwise, she would end up dragging people around her into trouble.
Song Yunzhao had been living in the Song family for so many years without encountering such excitement. Every time she met the heroine, she ended up having bad luck.
Qin Xiyue blushed deeply, “I’m really sorry, I’ve troubled you again. May I ask your name and where you reside? I must visit you to thank you properly.”
No, no thank you, accepting even a word of gratitude from Xiyue, might cost her life!
“No need…”
“Miss Qin, are you alright?”
Ji Yunting’s voice interrupted Song Yunzhao’s refusal. She watched as the heroine’s white moonlight, with his gentle and jade-like face, walked over, a look of worry on his face.
Tsk, when a handsome man furrows his brows, it breaks your heart.
Unfortunately, this was the heroine’s type, and she couldn’t afford the pain, probably not without paying with her life.
“Yes, thanks to this young lady who saved me.”
“It’s you again?”
Hmm?
Why does this “again” sound so unpleasant?
Song Yunzhao met Ji Yunting’s gaze and noticed the suspicion in his eyes, and immediately felt her anger rise.
What, does he think I’m trying to extort him or frame him?
“Young Master Ji, you certainly have a way with words. Isn’t it just my bad luck that whenever I appear, you are always there. Last time there was trouble at Sanyuan Tower, and I’ve been avoiding it since then, yet here you are now at Yuquan Tower. Don’t you think this is just too much?”
Song Yunzhao didn’t care anymore; the best defense was a good offense. Whoever had the stronger presence would win the first round.
If it was a matter of accusations, who couldn’t play that game!
Ji Yunting was momentarily taken aback by her retort and then said, “I was being overly cautious.”
Qin Xiyue, seeing Ji Yunting’s uncomfortable expression, immediately said, “It’s my fault. I don’t know who pushed me, but I lost my balance and bumped into this young lady.”
Song Yunzhao kept a stern face. The heroine still had some conscience, but Ji Yunting was really displeasing to look at.
A very handsome person, but unfortunately, he had a mouth.
“Yunting, do you know her?” someone asked
“No.”
“We’ve met once.”
The man who spoke was the one standing next to Ji Yunting earlier. He was amused by Song Yunzhao and her words, and his stern sword-like eyebrows softened with his smile.
Qin Xiyue glanced at Ji Yunting, then at Song Yunzhao. She felt a discomfort in her heart but couldn’t pinpoint the source. She explained, “Prince Chu, Brother Ji and I have met this young lady once at Sanyuan Tower.”
Prince Chu?
Song Yunzhao recalled that there was such a person in the book- Ji Yunting’s friend, the heir of the Guangxiang Marquis, Chu Donghui, who indeed bore the surname Chu.
However, this person had little presence in the book, merely being mentioned as Ji Yunting’s friend a few times.
Song Yunzhao did not want to provoke anyone connected to the heroine and her white moonlight. Wasn’t she unlucky enough already?
She didn’t want to add more misfortune to her life.
“Oh, so you’re the one who taught Princess Ming’an a lesson last time. Impressive.” Chu Donghui immediately turned to look at Song Yunzhao. “Young lady, you have quite the courage.”
Song Yunzhao kept a blank expression, feeling like Chu Donghui was insulting her, but she had no proof.
“Farewell, I hope we never meet again.” Song Yunzhao strode away, not wanting to look at these people for even a second.
Chu Donghui was stunned. Did he really come across as that unlikable?
Song Yunzhao entered Yuquan Tower with a dark face. The restaurant was full, and there was a faint sound of a quarrel from the second floor. She glanced around and saw a small table by the window with an empty seat. She quickly walked over and politely asked, “Brother, may I share this table with you?”
She was so angry that her throat was dry, and she needed a cup of cold tea to calm down.
The person across the table looked up, and when their eyes met, Song Yunzhao was stunned. Her mouth twitched as she said, “What a coincidence.”
The person drinking tea was none other than the folding fan gentleman. Because they were not very familiar, she hadn’t recognized him immediately. It seemed that there were quite a few people wearing white today.
“Indeed, what a coincidence. Please have a seat, young lady.”
Song Yunzhao hadn’t expected the face behind the fan to be so striking. It was as white as jade, radiating a dazzling light.
Whether it was Ji Yunting or Chu Donghui, both were handsome men, but the person in front of her surpassed them. It wasn’t his looks that dominated, but his imposing presence, mixed with a cold and sharp aloofness.
It gave her a feeling of awe and reverence.
This was truly unbelievable.
Song Yunzhao actually wanted to leave. If she had known it was him, she wouldn’t have asked to share the table.
However, since he had already invited her to sit, it would be too impolite to turn around and leave now.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Yunzhao forced a smile and sat down. She was about to call the waiter to order when the folding fan gentleman said, “If you don’t mind, may I offer you a cup of tea?”
Song Yunzhao glanced at the busy waiter, who seemed to be running as if the ground was on fire, and thought about her painfully dry throat. This person looked cold but was really considerate, so she thickened her skin and thanked him.
With the tea in hand, Song Yunzhao took a sip, finally soothing her throat. She then looked at the folding fan gentleman and said, “I didn’t expect you to be fond of watching the bustling scene.”
Feng Yi was taken aback; it was the first time someone had said he enjoyed gossiping.
And also?
Those words were quite subtle.
Song Yunzhao refilled the cup of the person opposite her, then poured another cup for herself. She didn’t notice the strange expression on the other person’s face. Looking out from the window, she could see the spot where Qin Xiyue had knocked her to the ground. Her embarrassing moment had already been witnessed. She sighed and said, “In my entire life, I’ve only been embarrassed twice, and you saw both times.”
Feng Yi: …
It sounded like she was revealing some earth-shattering secret.
“I don’t know your family name, brother. Given that our encounters are decreed by faith, it would be nice to know it for our next meeting.” Song Yunzhao gave a sincere smile. The man in front of her seemed decent, with striking looks. If his family background wasn’t too high, he would be a suitable match to enter a marriage with.
If she was not fortunate enough to be granted a specific marriage by His Majesty in the selection, she needed to find a good match for herself.
With this thought, Song Yunzhao’s smile became even warmer.
She was sincere in seeking a marriage alliance.
