This is because Wei Xun is not here. If Wei Xun were here, based on his temper, he would definitely fight back directly.
"Next time, I'll treat you to dinner again." Ling Qingwan nodded slightly and said to Song Zhicheng.
She knew in her heart that Song Zhicheng had deliberately set a trap and wanted to watch her jump into it.
Although the relationship between Wei Xun and her had long been no secret in the capital, the emperor's decree granting the marriage had not yet come down. Ling Qingwan had no name or status, so naturally she could not speak on Wei Xun's behalf.
Besides, even if an engagement is made, there is still a possibility of cancellation.
Thinking of this, Ling Qingwan glanced at Ling Chuchu beside her as if unintentionally.
"It's better to do it today than to wait for another day. It's almost time for dinner. Why don't we have a quick meal together?" Song Zhicheng took the opportunity to invite Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan looked at the enemy with a dark look in her eyes.
Song Zhicheng was not a fool, he could understand good words and bad words. It was clearly just a polite remark, but Song Zhicheng pretended to take it seriously.
More and more guests came to the restaurant. When they saw that there were several important people there, they all looked over here.
"We just had breakfast, how can we have room for another meal?" An Yi was unhappy and raised her objection immediately.
"Then drink tea first, and then eat when your stomach is empty." Song Zhicheng raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
"I want to take the princess back to the Imperial College to study. I'm afraid I won't have the time. Please forgive me, Your Highness." Ling Qingwan found another reason to refuse.
"The imperial palace's servants and carriages are waiting outside. They know the route to the palace best, and they are all highly skilled in martial arts. I believe they can escort the princess back to the Imperial Academy smoothly."
Song Zhicheng stopped Ling Qingwan with another word.
"Cousin, what's wrong with you today? Why do you insist on inviting Wanwan to dinner?" An Yi asked curiously. "Are you familiar with Wanwan?"
An Yi said it unintentionally, but it really works.
Ling Qingwan was unable to speak out due to considerations for her feelings, so An Yi spoke out everything.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Song Zhicheng's face suddenly became a little ugly.
"I am engaged to the eldest prince, and Wanwan is my biological sister. In the future, the eldest prince will have to call Wanwan his sister when he sees her. Can we still call each other unfamiliar with each other?"
Although Ling Chuchu was reluctant to let Ling Qingwan go with her, as it disrupted her and Song Zhicheng's world of two, Ling Chuchu was also smart. Seeing that Song Zhicheng was speechless because of An Yi, she knew that Song Zhicheng was in trouble and immediately spoke up to help Song Zhicheng out.
"Yes, it's just a simple meal for the family. Miss Ling II should not be unwilling to give me face, right?" Song Zhicheng persisted and forced Ling Qingwan into a dead end, making it impossible for her to resist.
Ling Qingwan frowned slightly, looking embarrassed.
"Even though they have different biological mothers, they are still considered sisters?"
Suddenly, Wei Xun's voice sounded.
"Brother Wei Xun!" An Yi's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly pushed Ling Qingwan's arm, urging her to look towards the stairs.
Wei Xun was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe and had a handsome face, like a fairy from heaven.
Not only Ling Qingwan, but also the attention of the surrounding guests was attracted by Wei Xun.
Song Zhicheng and Ling Chuchu's faces turned dark.
Especially Ling Chuchu.
She has always been very concerned about the issue of legitimate and illegitimate children. Ling Chuchu also knew in her heart that if the eldest lady had not brought her to the first house after her biological mother died, she would not have been a legitimate child.
After being the eldest daughter of the Marquis's mansion for several years, Ling Qingwan suddenly appeared and stripped her of her title. How could Ling Chuchu be willing to accept this
Wei Xun's words "different biological mother" clearly emphasized that she was not born to the eldest lady, and Ling Qingwan was the real eldest daughter of the Ling family.
"I've finished my work and I'm back. Why are you two still in the restaurant?" Wei Xun walked up to Ling Qingwan and An Yi and asked as if no one was around.
An Yi curled her lips and looked at Song Zhicheng standing opposite her, as if to tell Wei Xun that it was Song Zhicheng who was blocking their way.
"By the way, I just heard from Miss Ling that you and Wanwan are sisters. But from what I know, you don't have a very good relationship? The last time Wanwan was sick, you didn't even go to see her. How can you be considered familiar with her?"
Wei Xun seemed to not see Song Zhicheng. He turned around and faced Ling Chuchu.
"If you don't know each other well, why do you want to eat together? Wouldn't it be awkward to sit at the same table?"
Ling Qingwan almost couldn't hold back her laughter.
Just now, Ling Chuchu claimed that she was familiar with Ling Qingwan, and Ling Qingwan felt awkward. When Wei Xun came, he said everything she hadn't said.
It must be said that Wei Xun really understood her. Ling Qingwan felt a warm feeling in her heart.
"It was me who suggested inviting Second Miss Ling to dinner. Why did Your Highness blame First Miss Ling in public?" Song Zhicheng couldn't stand it any longer and finally interrupted Wei Xun.
He didn't feel sorry for Ling Chuchu being bullied, he just felt that he couldn't save face.
The affair between Ling Qingwan and Wei Xun is not a secret, nor is his relationship with Ling Chuchu. If you ask Ling Chuchu in front of Wei Xun, it is like slapping him in the face.
If he didn't talk back, wouldn't it make everyone around him laugh? People who didn't know would think he was afraid of Wei Xun.
"The eldest prince misunderstood me." Wei Xun chuckled. "What I care about is not that you invited Wanwan to dinner. It is of course an honor for Wanwan to be invited by the eldest prince. It's just that I happened to come here and heard what Miss Ling said. I felt it was inappropriate, so I refuted it."
"You know me well. I'm used to speaking my mind without any scruples."
Wei Xun's words were well-reasoned and polite, leaving Song Zhicheng unable to find any words to refute.
"But I forgot that even if you beat a dog, you have to look at its owner first. It is wrong to let Miss Ling be criticized in public. Here, I have to apologize to the eldest prince."
Wei Xun's words were more vicious and infuriating than the last. Song Zhicheng was still able to keep his composure, but when he looked at Ling Chuchu, his face had already turned red.
She probably cursed Wei Xun eight hundred times by now. What could be possible? The person standing opposite her was the prince, who was not someone she, an ordinary lady from a poor family, could offend.
"An Yi still has to go to class, so I'll take them both away first. I'll treat the eldest prince and Miss Ling to dinner another day."
After saying that, Wei Xun took Ling Qingwan's hand, and An Yi took Ling Qingwan's arm, and the three of them went straight down the stairs and left Zuixiaolou.
Song Zhicheng happened to be standing at the railing. He stared at Ling Qingwan's departing back, and the meaning in his eyes became more and more intense.
There is no woman in this world whom he can't persuade even after dozens of invitations.
I have to say, Ling Qingwan is not only irritating, but also very attractive.
In the carriage, An Yi chattered away, talking about what had just happened and praising Wei Xun for his handsomeness.
"Did you see that? Ling Chuchu's face turned green from Brother Wei Xun's anger. She looked like a frog."
An Yi laughed as she spoke, making the atmosphere in the carriage particularly cheerful.
Wei Xun and Ling Qingwan were also happy to listen to her.