Make it clear to Song Yanqing.
How they should get along from now on.
She’s not as easy to bully as they think.
By marrying into the Song family, she intended to live a good life.
Not there to atone for sins!
They have no right to stand on a moral high ground and suppress her!
"Although I think the words you just said were very gratifying and reckon that the second young miss won’t dare to bully you easily anymore, after all, even the young master doesn’t dare to treat you badly, so naturally the second young miss is even less likely to harm you. But with such words, won’t it be hard for you to develop feelings with the young master?" Qiao’er expressed her concerns with unease.
"I’ve said it before, there will be no more feelings between me and Song Yanqing," Xie Ruotong thought clearly.
The feelings of the past.
Consider it a mispayment.
Now, she only wishes to live her life well.
Ever since being abducted, she knew that at all times, regardless of the situation, she should learn to treat herself better.
Qiao’er wanted to say something more.
"Bring the medicated plaster over to me," Xie Ruotong instructed Qiao’er.
"Yes." Qiao’er hurriedly went to fetch the medicated plaster.
Just now, the young master grabbed her so forcefully at her wound, it looked painful to watch.
The young miss didn’t even utter a moan.
If the young miss knew how to act a little coquettish in front of the young master, perhaps it wouldn’t be that the young master only has eyes for the second young miss.
As Qiao’er thought this, she carefully applied the medicine on her young miss.
There came a knock on the door from outside the room.
Ming Yufang walked in with the Chief Maid.
Xie Ruotong promptly went forward to greet her, "I pay my respects to Mother."
"We’re family, Ruotong, no need for such formality."
Xie Ruotong and Ming Yufang sat down together on the soft couch in the room.
Ming Yufang looked at Xie Ruotong’s hand and asked with concern, "Is it better now?"
"Much better," Xie Ruotong smiled gracefully.
"That’s good then," said Ming Yufang, then continued, "I just heard that you went to Xie Ruilin’s courtyard."
Xie Ruotong’s smile remained light.
Indeed, there are no walls that block the wind at home.
"Yes, I had some unpleasantness with my sister, which angered Yanqing," Xie Ruotong admitted her fault proactively.
"No, no, I have already reprimanded Yanqing with your father-in-law; he was wrong," Ming Yufang hurried to explain, "It is only right for the principal wife to discipline a concubine. Yanqing’s protection of Xie Ruilin was his fault. Be assured, your father-in-law and I are on your side."
"I came not only to check on your wound and to assert the stance your father-in-law and I have taken, but also to talk about your returning to your parental home tomorrow," Ming Yufang explained.
Xie Ruotong certainly knew that she would have to return to her parental home after a new marriage.
She nodded and said, "I will follow Mother’s arrangements."
"This return to your parental home is naturally an occasion for you and Yanqing to go back alone; Xie Ruilin has no such tradition," Ming Yufang said, "I have prepared everything as well. Although it will only be you and Yanqing returning alone, I am worried..."
Naturally, Ming Yufang’s worry was about her inability to get along well with Song Yanqing.
And back at the Duke Mansion, of course, they wouldn’t allow Song Yanqing to offend them.
Of course, Ming Yufang was also worried that she might complain upon her return.
Everyone in the Song family knew about the mistreatment Song Yanqing had given her after the wedding!
"Mother, rest assured, I will get along well with my husband," Xie Ruotong reassured with a smile, "I am living very well in the Song family."
Her words dispelled all of Ming Yufang’s concerns.
"With your word, Mother is at ease," Ming Yufang said, "Then I will go and prepare for your return to your parental home. Rest well today, don’t tire yourself out. After you go back, give my regards to your parents and grandmother."
"Then I shall leave first." Ming Yufang, now reassured, left promptly.
Xie Ruotong respectfully saw Ming Yufang to the door.
Watching Ming Yufang’s retreating figure.
She thought, the only thing she felt fortunate about was that Song Yanqing’s parents were reasonable people.
Life in the Song family wouldn’t be too difficult.
After having breakfast, Xie Ruotong left the Song Residence with everyone else.
She got into the carriage and saw that Song Yanqing was already sitting inside.
Song Yanqing didn’t spare her a glance, his expression cold.
Xie Ruotong didn’t initiate a conversation either, sitting beside Song Yanqing with proper decorum.
The carriage swayed and jolted as it headed towards the Duke Mansion.
It was extremely quiet.
With Song Yanqing silent, Xie Ruotong said nothing as well.