Counter-attack with one bite

  But Song Lingyu just wouldn't take this lying down, and this was the one miscalculation in Madame's plan.

  Everyone in their heart knows that this matter was stirred up by the madam, but no one dared to point it out.

  Song Yuan is the head of the family, and his wife is also a madam, so he won't make things difficult for her. As for Lian Zhiyan, she still needs to rely on the Song family to rise in status, so she won't dare to interrupt casually either.

  Song Lingyu saw this and everyone's hearts already had an answer, so she didn't say much more. She called in Zhi Lan to come over and let her take the things to Lian Muci's face.

  It was an exquisitely carved wooden box, and it seemed like there was something inside.

  The madam looked at that box and wanted to make a big deal out of it, but Song Lingyu's next words made her somewhat disappointed.

  "This box contains the red ruby gold hairpin that Sixth Princess loves the most. That day, Sixth Princess said that the gemstone on top was a bit loose and asked to have it fixed in the Golden Jade Building, and also to make it more exquisite at the same time. The jeweler said it might take a few days, so Sixth Princess entrusted me to help pick it up. Today, Father suddenly called me over, I think it should be related to this gold hairpin. After all, the palace is where the Emperor lives, and we can't come here often, or others will say that the Song family is clinging to the royal relatives."

  Lian Zhenyan opened the box, and inside was a golden hairpin. The workmanship of this golden hairpin was exquisite, and the ruby on it was even more rare and beautiful, so Liu Gongzhu liked it very much.

  Song Lingyu saw Lian Zhenyan open the box and knew he would definitely help with this! She turned her head to look at Song Yuan, as if reminding him, but also seemingly just looking.

  Looking into her eyes, Song Yuan felt an inexplicable feeling. In that instant, he suddenly felt a hint of unfamiliarity. Or rather, he had never truly understood this daughter of his.

  However, he soon reacted. He took a glance at Song Chengjin who was stunned in the distance and the antiques beside him, and said to Lian Ziyu: "Fifth Prince, I think you should take these things back. Otherwise, it will really be like Lingyu said that people will say our Song family is clinging to the royal relatives. Lingyu already has taboos at the Sixth Princess's place, let alone you bringing things to our mansion in person today?"

  Although it was Lian Zhiyan who came to the door in person today, Song Yuan could only say that he was clinging to the royal family himself. Where is the reason why the prince would stick to him? Since there is an opportunity to speak out, then he naturally wants to say it.

  His goal is not just to rely on Lian Ziyu, he has placed a bet on each of the princes. If at this time he accepted Lian Ziyu's things and another person ascended to the throne, wouldn't he be seen as a turncoat?

  After hearing what Song Yuan said, Jian Mei could only take the things back.

  This time, he didn't gain any advantage at all, and instead helped Song Lingyu with errands.

  But it's not a loss either. At least he got to see a good show, and saw how Song Lingyu easily pointed the spearhead at Madame, and even helped Song Yuan return these things to himself.

  Song Lingyu, he must get her!

  The lady returned to her room, getting angrier by the minute. She had calculated that Song Lingyu wouldn't speak out of turn when outsiders were present, and even if she explained later, Song Yuan would still blame her for not speaking clearly at the time, which would also make her lose face in front of the Fifth Prince. But unexpectedly, Song Lingyu pretended to be innocent and shifted the blame onto herself, making her lose face instead.