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Liu originally planned that once Song Mingtang secured the identity of "Mingyue Xian," scholars and officials from prominent families would treat him as an honored guest.

The old Marquis will never see Song Shiyin again.

At that time, a single sentence could cut off Song Shiyin's path to the imperial examinations.

Now that Tang'er's hand is crippled, she will not allow Song Shiyin to participate in the imperial examination smoothly.

Liu led Song Qingyan to Zhucui Courtyard.

But when they arrived at Zhucui Courtyard, Song Shiyin was not there.

"Where is the second young master?" Madam Liu asked the servants.

Like Song Qingning, Song Shiyin did not have his own personal servants or maids.

After asking around, I learned from the gatekeeper that Song Shiyin had gone to Donghu Academy.

"Donghu Academy? How could Song Shiyin be worthy of it!" Liu's face was contorted with rage.

The servants were trembling with fear.

"This servant saw the Second Miss seeing the Second Young Master off." The gatekeeper only mentioned Song Qingning and did not mention Madam Lu.

"Song Qingning!"

Liu's eyes flashed with a fierce light, convinced that Song Shiyin's departure to Donghu Academy was arranged by Song Qingning.

Song Qingyan recalled Song Qingning's red dress, and her jealous eyes saw another opportunity. "Qingning and my second cousin have such a good relationship, such deep sibling affection."

His words sounded like a sigh.

Song Qingyan knew best that Liu Shi disliked their close sibling relationship.

Sure enough, Lady Liu immediately stormed off to the Brocade Pavilion.

Inside the Brocade Pavilion, Song Qingning painted while waiting for Lady Liu to arrive.

As soon as Madam Liu entered, she demanded sharply, "Song Qingning, was it your idea to send Song Shiyin to Donghu Academy?"

For many years, Lady Liu had been able to manipulate events in the Marquis's mansion and had always enjoyed smooth sailing.

Recent events have caused her repeated setbacks.

The pent-up frustration in her heart made her chest ache even more.

"Yes," Song Qingning replied calmly.

She had just finished a painting and set it up to dry.

When Liu saw the painting, a look of shock flashed in her eyes, and she almost forgot the purpose of her visit.

This painting is better than any of my previous ones.

Song Qingning's painting skills have improved again!

Song Qingyan's jealousy grew wildly.

She had studied all the traditional arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, which were common among noble ladies, but she was not outstanding in any of them.

She was clearly the legitimate daughter of a marquis, and her mother, Madam Lu, was the daughter of Grand Tutor Lu. Even if she had a family tradition of learning, it should have been passed down to her.

But Song Qingning seems more like the one who has inherited the legacy.

Fortunately, Song Qingning listened to Liu Shi.

No matter how well Song Qingning paints, she will only ever be her shadow, serving her like a slave.

After her initial jealousy, Song Qingyan thought of the purpose of her visit to Jinxiu Pavilion. "Qingning is living such a carefree life. A lot has happened at home recently. My brother injured his hand, but Qingning hasn't visited him much."

Mentioning Song Mingtang, Liu felt as if her heart was being torn apart by a dull knife.

Her anger flared up again, and she questioned Song Qingning once more, "Who gave you the right to bring Song Shiyin into Donghu Academy on your own initiative?"

Since Song Shiyin was not at the Marquis's residence, she was powerless to intervene.

They were even more afraid that Song Shiyin would make connections with influential people at Donghu Academy and that he might actually pass the imperial examination.

"He is my own brother, my mother's son, and a member of the Marquis's family. I thought that if my brother had the opportunity to study at Donghu Academy, my mother would be happy. Mother, are you unhappy?" Song Qingning stared at Liu Shi.

This question struck a nerve with Liu.

Liu choked, then said coldly, "He is a son of a concubine from the second wife's family, and he is not worthy of such a good opportunity."

The second wife's child was born out of wedlock...

Liu often mentioned "the second wife's children born out of wedlock," not only to suppress and belittle her and her brother, but also because she was convinced that her children were the legitimate children of the Marquis's family.

"So Mother is unhappy." Song Qingning lowered her eyes in disappointment, admitting her mistake and acknowledging her guilt. "Qingning acted on her own initiative. Mother can punish me however she wishes."

Liu's eyebrows twitched.

Punishment?

She did want to punish Song Qingning.

It's not that she doesn't dare, but that she can't.

She also hoped that Song Qingning would find an opportunity to make a contribution and ask for a county princess title for Yan'er. She also wanted her to continue painting so that she could pave a bright future for Yan'er.

Looking at the painting from earlier, Liu's eyes revealed greed.

Punishment is not appropriate now.

Once Yan'er has everything, Song Qingning will have no further use to her. Even if she cripples Yan'er's hands and feet, she won't feel any pain.

"Second Aunt, please forgive Qingning, don't punish her." Song Qingyan pleaded, contrary to her usual behavior.

Song Qingning was surprised.

"If Second Aunt isn't satisfied, perhaps..."

Song Qingyan walked to the chest containing the clothes, opened it, and saw the red dress inside. "Why don't we use Qingning's clothes to take the punishment in her place?"

Song Qingning saw a strong ambition in Song Qingyan's eyes.

There's something Song Qingyan cares about in that box!

Before Liu could say anything, Song Qingyan summoned servants to move the trunks into the courtyard and set them on fire.

The raging fire slightly lessened Liu's anger, but she still didn't forget to reprimand Song Qingning, "Look how good your cousin is to you, protecting you like this, you should be grateful."

Liu glanced at the painting again.

This painting, with its harmonious blend of mountains and water, figures, flowers, and birds, is both grand and gentle, as if it could be painted by a woman.

Madam Liu was very satisfied. "From now on, draw more delicate and graceful paintings, remember?"

She was about to begin laying the groundwork for Yan'er to obtain the identity of "Bright Moon Fairy".

Song Qingning understood Liu's intention.

When Song Qingyan knelt in the old Marquis's courtyard to plead for Liu, Song Qingning knew that Song Qingyan's self-inflicted injury would work.

This painting was specially prepared for Song Qingyan.

Song Qingning responded softly.

At this moment, she was even more curious about Song Qingyan's purpose in burning the chests and cages.

The chest contained only a few pieces of clothing.

Is Song Qingyan's purpose related to those clothes?

……

Leaving Jinxiu Pavilion, Song Qingyan felt smug, and even her steps became lighter.

She dealt with Liu Shi and then burned Song Qingning's red dress.

Two things cleared the obstacles in her path.

Around noon, Song Qingyan left the Marquis's residence and quietly went to the tailor shop to retrieve the clothes she had ordered a few days earlier.

This dress will be her trump card in conquering Xie Yunli.

Just as Song Qingyan was about to inquire about Xie Yunli's whereabouts, a letter from the Prince Yu's residence arrived at the Marquis of Yongning's residence first.

"Princess Rou'an is hosting a banquet on a painted boat on the Jinghe River, inviting you and Song Qingning to join her."

Madam Liu hurried to Youlan Courtyard with the invitation in hand, asking with a beaming smile, "Yan'er, when did you become acquainted with Princess Rou'an?"

Princess Rou'an was picky, and few noble ladies in the capital could catch her eye.

Song Qingyan excitedly accepted the invitation.

Princess Rouan hosted a banquet and specifically chose a place with water, her purpose was quite clear.

"I am destined to be with Princess Rou'an, and our connection will only grow stronger in the future," Song Qingyan said proudly.

She was the "savior" of Princess Yu, and with that status, no matter how picky Princess Rouan was, she could still subdue her.

And Song Qingning...

Upon catching a glimpse of the words "Second Miss Song" on the post, Song Qingyan's eyes narrowed, but she quickly regained her smile.

She wouldn't give Song Qingning a chance to attend the banquet.