The old mother outside didn't know the situation inside, and kept reminding them several times, unable to hide the joy in her words.
Yanyu Pavilion is different from Yihong Courtyard. Only young masters with noble status and rich family background come here for entertainment. Mei Han is the most popular girl in Yanyu Pavilion, and her craziness is comparable to that of the oiran in Yihong Courtyard.
As for the scandal with Chang'an, it did not affect her as she was someone who mingled in the entertainment industry.
After confirming that the old mother had left, Song Zhiqing walked step by step to the chair and sat down.
Mei Han was afraid and did not dare to sit on the same level as Song Zhiqing, so he stood up suddenly.
"What exactly happened in Zuixiaolou that day? Who instructed you to frame me? Tell me everything." Song Zhiqing questioned Mei Han.
"Your Highness, I am innocent. Your servant has been to Yanyu Pavilion several times, and we have a good relationship. It was he who invited me to Zuixiaolou that day and gave me a large sum of money, so I went to Zuixiaolou to keep the appointment. If I had known that this matter would spread and cause trouble for you, I would never have gone."
Mei Hanshanshan shed tears, and her sobs reached Song Zhiqing's ears.
Song Zhiqing just felt it was very noisy.
"Since I have found you today, it proves that I already know the inside story. I am asking you not because I want to find out something from you, but because I am giving you a chance to live. Do you understand?"
Even though Mei Han looked pitiful, Song Zhiqing remained unmoved.
Mei Han was shocked.
This was not the gentle and refined prince in the eyes of the world. At this moment, Song Zhiqing had a hideous look on his face, which was very scary.
"Tell me, who ordered you to do this?" Song Zhiqing raised his voice and his tone became more severe.
"There really is no one who instructed me to do this. I didn't lie." Mei Han burst into tears and shook her head uncontrollably.
"I'll give you one last chance. Tell it or not." Song Zhiqing said coldly.
Mei Han trembled, but still denied that he was instructed by someone.
"Then let me say it." Song Zhiqing sneered, his expression full of sarcasm.
"That day, you were sent by the second young lady of the Ling family to Zuixiao Tower with the intention of plotting against me. But by some strange coincidence, the person who was having fun with you in the box became my servant. Am I right?"
"No, I don't know the second lady of the Ling family at all. Your Highness, please don't guess anymore. I am really wronged." Mei Han cried sadly, her pretty face stained with tears.
"Have you ever thought about why the person who fell into the trap was my servant and not me?" Song Zhiqing seemed not to hear Mei Han's words.
Mei Han's explanation seemed nothing more than a joke to him.
Sure enough, after hearing Song Zhiqing's words, Mei Han's eyes flickered and his expression became a little helpless.
She finally realized that Song Zhiqing had exposed them from the beginning, but she was still gritting her teeth and refusing to admit it.
"Your Highness, I was wrong. I shouldn't have concealed it from you."
After realizing what was happening, Mei Han quickly apologized to Song Zhiqing.
"You also know that my daughter is innocent. The real evil person is Miss Ling Er. It is also Miss Ling Er who wants to harm you. None of this has anything to do with my daughter."
Mei Han knelt on the ground and grabbed the corner of Song Zhiqing's clothes tightly.
"Do you know you're wrong?" Song Zhiqing stood up slowly and looked down at Mei Han.
"I know, I really know this time. I beg Your Highness to be magnanimous and spare my daughter." Mei Han was terrified. She regretted why she didn't just admit it at the beginning.
Just as he finished speaking, footsteps were heard outside the door again.
"Mei Han, how long will it take?" The old lady came over to urge. "Come out quickly, Mr. Zhao is already waiting in the front hall."
Song Zhiqing glared at Mei Han and motioned for her to reply.
"Okay, right away." Mei Han pretended nothing had happened and responded as usual.
The old lady didn't say much and left immediately.
As a result, as soon as the old mother left, Song Zhiqing pinched Mei Han's chin so that she could only open her mouth.
Then, Song Zhiqing took out the dagger from his sleeve and inserted it into her mouth without hesitation, piercing her tongue.
Mei Han was terrified, but she was in so much pain that she couldn't speak.
After a cup of tea, Song Zhiqing left the room.
"Your Highness."
The guards had been waiting in the yard for a long time.
"Get rid of her." Song Zhiqing glanced at her with an indifferent expression.
After all, he had loved her sincerely in his previous life, and Song Zhiqing originally didn't want to be on the verge of a fight with Ling Chuchu. Unfortunately, Ling Chuchu didn't know what was good for her, bullied Ling Qingwan again and again, and even plotted against him.
In this case, let Ling Chuchu see it for herself so that she knows that if she does something evil, she will be punished.
The weather was rare and clear, and when Ling Qingwan woke up, her eyes were almost blinded by the sunlight.
Just as she was about to get up, Qiao'er pushed the door open.
"Miss, you are awake!"
Qiao'er's eyes lit up and she looked at Ling Qingwan with a sly smile on her face.
Ling Qingwan's intuition told her that Qiao'er was hiding something.
"The Seventh Prince sent a letter asking you to go to Zuixiaolou." Qiao'er smiled and looked at Ling Qingwan with an expression that said "I know everything".
Ling Qingwan felt creepy when Qiao'er stared at her.
Fortunately, she got used to it.
As Ling Qingwan packed up, she was still thinking, what was she going to do at Zuixiaolou so early in the morning? To have a big meal
But who eats a big meal early in the morning
It was not until Ling Qingwan arrived at Zuixiaolou as scheduled that she realized that Wei Xun had called her over for breakfast.
Although it is called breakfast, it is actually no different from a so-called big meal.
Porridge, side dishes, steamed buns, dumplings, glutinous rice balls, sesame cakes... There were all kinds of food on the table, which was dazzling.
"Come, come and sit down." Wei Xun was extremely enthusiastic. Seeing Ling Qingwan coming, he quickly invited Wei Xun to sit down.
It was the first time for her to have breakfast with Wei Xun in the capital.
"Is today a big day?" Ling Qingwan wondered.
"No matter what day it is, I just miss you and want to have breakfast with you." Wei Xun raised the corners of his mouth slightly and looked at Ling Qingwan affectionately.
Ling Qingwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"There is one more thing." Wei Xun's smile grew even wider.
Ling Qingwan lowered her head and took a sip of porridge, waiting quietly for Wei Xun to continue.
Wei Xun took out a letter from his chest pocket and handed it to Ling Qingwan.
"It was sent by General Shen."
Hearing about her grandfather, Ling Qingwan was very excited. Before Wei Xun could react, Ling Qingwan quickly took the envelope and opened it to read it.
The content of the letter roughly described the war situation on the border.
Dai Viet won the first battle and started off very well. In just seven days, they completely recovered Jinzhou.
Seeing that it was good news, Ling Qingwan breathed a sigh of relief.
"I told you, you don't have to worry so much." Wei Xun said gently to Ling Qingwan.
"I don't have many close friends, and now two of them have gone to the battlefield. How can I not be worried?" Ling Qingwan smiled helplessly.
It was impossible for her not to worry. Ling Qingwan could at most restrain herself and not be so sad all day long.