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Chapter 857 Song Ruier is your relative

“We are relatives of the Princess Zhenguo, which is equivalent to being royalty. Why do we need to hide it like this? It’s as if it’s dishonorable,” Song Qijin said unhappily.

“Big cousin, this is a temporary measure. Think about it, what if Lian’er doesn’t want to see us at all and has something to say? If we show up, the guards at the gate will go and inform the Qiao family, and they won’t show up. The key is to catch them off guard,” Song Dujuan said.

The Song family had already guessed this possibility; why was Qiao Lian'er never around? She was probably intentionally avoiding them.

"If that's really what she thinks, doesn't she have any conscience? No matter what, she's a member of the Song family. Our whole family worked so hard to come to her for refuge, and she's so cold-blooded and heartless," Song Qijin said indignantly.

"It doesn't matter what Qiao Lian'er thinks. What's important is that she takes responsibility for us. In that case, we've achieved our goal."

Song Dujuan looked at the main gate of the Qiao residence, then at the side gate. Strangely, no one from the Qiao family came out for quite some time.

She had learned that the men of the Qiao family were generals in charge of the Qingfeng Plain fiefdom and the city gates, while the women of the Qiao family managed shops, restaurants, and teahouses. They should have set off early in the morning to perform their respective duties.

But there wasn't a single person in sight.

Now that they've become masters, they don't need to rush around so much.

She believed that unless they had come to the wrong place, one or two members of the Qiao family would eventually show up.

Unbeknownst to Song Dujuan, after breakfast, the Qiao family members were teleported away by Qiao Lian'er and are now all in their places. Qiao Lian'er also instructed the others not to go out.

The Song family arrived; it was the branch that hadn't been completely wiped out.

Now that the Qiao family has prospered, it's not surprising that all sorts of people come knocking on their door, whether they're related or not.

Qiao Lian'er leaned back on the chaise lounge in the warm pavilion, closed her eyes to rest, and gently tapped the armrest with her fingers.

When the children come to play with her, she takes out one or two toys and tells them to go play somewhere else.

It was certain that Song Ruier was behind this. She went to find Song Ruier and discovered that he was also observing the Song family's movements.

Since that's the case, then don't blame her for retaliating in kind.

Qiao Lian'er opened her eyes, having already made up her mind.

"Fire Inscription".

Qiao Lian called out, and Huo Ming leaped in through the window.

"Princess, what are your orders?"

After Qiao Lian'er gave some instructions, Huo Ming left.

Song Dujuan and Song Qijin waited for more than half an hour. It was already past midnight, but they still couldn't see the Qiao family members come out.

"That's strange. The Qiao family couldn't possibly know we were waiting outside, could they?" Song Qijin muttered.

Song Dujuan frowned. She felt that many things were strange. The kinship certificate had mysteriously disappeared, and none of the Qiao family members who needed to go out in the huge Qiao mansion had appeared.

"Wait a little longer. If they don't come back, we'll go back and come back in the evening." Song Dujuan thought to herself, "It's probably because the Qiao family went out before dawn. They'll come back eventually."

"It's so troublesome to recognize a relative," Song Qijin said, quite dissatisfied.

“Big cousin, don’t rush. Good things come to those who wait. If you want to enjoy wealth and luxury, it’s okay to experience some setbacks at the beginning,” Song Dujuan said.

As the two were talking, they suddenly noticed someone standing next to them, someone who had arrived at some unknown time.

The man was dressed in a black robe with his hat brim hanging low, obscuring most of his face.

"Hmph, you've all been fooled," the other party said.

Seeing the other party's serious demeanor, Song Qijin was very displeased.

"What do you mean you were tricked? Who are you? Why are you doing this for no reason?"

Song Dujuan, on the other hand, eyed the other person warily.

"You've traveled thousands of miles to the capital, and the one who can save you isn't the Princess Zhenguo, but someone closer to you." Huo Ming smiled, as if he were laughing at their foolishness.

“We don’t know you, so how did you find us?” Song Dujuan asked.

“You don’t need to worry about this girl. I’m here to help you. I can’t bear to see you working so hard these past few days without getting anything in return.”

This was strange. When they arrived in the capital, one person after another appeared, all claiming to be helping them.

Song Dujuan looked at her with suspicion: "We have no relation to you, why would you help us? What benefit would it bring you?"

"I don't want any benefits; I'm just doing good deeds."

"If you don't need any help, I'll leave now."

Song Qijin was very annoyed and was about to send the other person away when Song Dujuan was thinking about what the other person had just said.

"What does it mean to be someone who is closer to us?"

Huo Ming said, "Ahead, didn't a young master come to you and ask you to go to the Bureau of Revenue to get some kind of kinship certificate?"

"There is such a thing."

"This young master is none other than your cousin, Song Ruier."

"What?!" Upon hearing this shocking news, the two almost jumped up, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground.

Several years ago, Song Ruier disappeared from the Song family and was never heard from again. The villagers all guessed that he had died outside, but it turns out that he was in the capital.

“Impossible,” Song Qijin said. “This young master looks completely different from our cousin.”

"There are many ways to disguise oneself in this world, and countless people change their names and surnames. Song Ruier is now called Pang You. He used this name to pass the county-level examination, the provincial-level examination, and the imperial examination. He will soon participate in the palace examination and be granted an official position."

"If you don't believe me, go look at the east wall of the South Courtyard of the Ministry of Rites. The list of this year's successful candidates is still posted there, and Pang You's name is on it."

The two were stunned for a moment, but Song Dujuan was the first to come to her senses and immediately realized what was going on.

"That's why, when we arrived in the capital, he recognized us first and asked us to get a certificate."

Huo Ming said mysteriously, "Because he's afraid you'll get entangled with him. If you go to the Princess Zhenguo, he'll have peace and quiet and can enjoy his wealth without worrying about you benefiting from him. That's why he wants to get rid of you as a burden."

"You almost fell for his trick."

"In fact, Princess Zhenguo is powerful and influential and not easy to provoke. However, Song Ruier is just starting his career. Although the imperial examination system is in place now, it still tests a person's filial piety and conscience. Compared to that, Song Ruier has a greater weakness and is more afraid of something affecting his reputation."

“Princess Zhenguo is a favorite of the Emperor. The Emperor needs her to make many decisions. Her position is secure and she cannot be controlled by anyone. You cannot shake her.”

"Compared to others, Song Ruier is a better card to play in your hands."

"This is Song Ruier's address."

Huo Ming handed something to Song Dujuan, nodded in acknowledgment, and then left.

Song Qijin was stunned, and it wasn't until now that he slowly came to his senses.

"I rely on."