CHAPTER 459: CHAPTER 157 LICK WOUNDS_2

"Qin Shuyang, this person has been spoiled since childhood, indulged in wine and beauties, and doesn’t quite abide by rules. If you see him in the future, stay away from him," Song Yanqing admonished.

"Alright." Xie Ruotong smiled brightly, "It’s getting late now; you must be tired from the day’s engagements with the guests, husband, you should return to your room and rest early."

Song Yanqing nodded lightly, "You and mother have been busy these past few days as well, you should also rest early."

"Mm."

Song Yanqing took Xie Ruilin and left.

Only after Song Yanqing and the others had left did Xie Ruotong return to her room with Qiao’er.

Qiao’er was quite dissatisfied.

Ever since the last time they returned home, the young master had not consummated the marriage with the young mistress.

Either he slept in the study or he went to the second young mistress’s room, leaving the young mistress out in the cold again.

The young mistress didn’t fight for herself either.

It was almost driving her mad.

However, at this moment, Xie Ruotong’s thoughts were not on Song Yanqing at all.

To be precise, they had never been on Song Yanqing.

Coming to the Song Residence, she had already decided how to live her life; she had never thought of snatching Song Yanqing away from Xie Ruilin’s hands. What she was worried about now was that her identity as Xiang Qin would be exposed.

No matter how you look at it, having been to places of decadence and pleasure, it is deemed unclean and improper for a woman.

She is finally leading a relatively smooth life at the Song Residence; if her past identity were to be discovered, she does not believe that the Song Family would be tolerant of her, not because the elders of the Song Family are not kind, but because societal views are difficult to change, and there are many things one can’t change.

She also didn’t want to attract unnecessary trouble to herself.

And she felt that Qin Shuyang would not let things rest so easily with her.

Back at the Yicui Pavilion, the way Qin Shuyang looked at her, she knew how intense this man’s desire for her was, and his actions tonight confirmed her beliefs.

Of course, she didn’t think Qin Shuyang could really do anything to her.

What she was afraid of was that if Qin Shuyang couldn’t have her, he would destroy her.

...

At Xie Ruilin’s Lin’er Courtyard.

Song Yanqing sent Xie Ruilin back to her room and was about to leave.

"Yanqing brother, aren’t you staying here for the night? You haven’t stayed over for quite a long time," Xie Ruilin said with a hint of dissatisfaction, holding onto his hand without letting go.

"Tomorrow morning I need to accompany my father to the palace for an audience; I’m afraid of disturbing your rest. After coming back tomorrow, I will stay over in your room," he said.

"Yanqing brother..."

"Be good, it’s very late already, get some rest," Song Yanqing coaxed.

Xie Ruilin was smart enough to know not to force Song Yanqing.

Song Yanqing wasn’t staying in her room tonight, and of course, he wouldn’t go to Xie Ruotong’s either, so she didn’t need to worry about anything.

"Then make sure you come tomorrow night, I’ll wait for you," Xie Ruilin said shyly.

"Alright," Song Yanqing promised without hesitation.

Not staying in Xie Ruilin’s room tonight was also because he didn’t want to be tired in the evening. Facing a royal audience tomorrow, of course, he had to be in his best state.

"Yanqing brother," Xie Ruilin called out to him again sweetly, "Just now, what Young Master Qin did to sister, he won’t do that again, right?"

Song Yanqing’s expression darkened a bit.

He knew what kind of person Qin Shuyang was, but he didn’t think he was someone who would make moves on a brother’s woman. Qin Shuyang still had some sense of loyalty; tonight’s incident with Xie Ruotong did upset him.

His impression of Xie Ruotong had clearly improved during this period.

Even if they hadn’t seen much of each other after returning to the Song Residence, he often heard praise for Xie Ruotong from his mother’s mouth, and since Xie Ruotong truly hadn’t clung to him, his fondness for Xie Ruotong deepened. Seeing her being bullied by Qin Shuyang like that tonight, he was somewhat angry.

"No," Song Yanqing answered bluntly, "Don’t worry, I will speak to Qin Shuyang alone and make things clear."

"That’s good," Xie Ruilin said, seemingly considerate, "I really fear for my sister being wronged."

"Don’t worry, I won’t let Xie Ruotong suffer any further grievances," Song Yanqing promised, "Lin’er, it’s getting late, you should rest."

"You too, Yanqing brother."

Xie Ruilin watched as Song Yanqing left.

After he left, Xie Ruilin’s expression changed immediately.

Although there was no emotional progress between Xie Ruotong and Song Yanqing, she could clearly feel that after returning from Duke Mansion, Song Yanqing no longer harbored such intense hostility towards Xie Ruotong. She had specifically sent someone to inquire about the matter of Xie Ruotong returning to the Duke Mansion with Song Yanqing, and the news that came back was that Xie Ruotong and Song Yanqing had consummated their marriage at Duke Mansion. When she heard this news, it was like a bolt from the blue, completely unexpected, that Song Yanqing would actually deceive her.