AMLFS Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Ah Niang, it hurts so much to like someone

Chapter 35: Ah Niang, it hurts so much to like someone

The evening sky gradually darkened, and fine snowflakes danced in the wind. A strong wind picked up in the capital at night, howling and clamoring.

Braving the wind and snow, a luxurious carriage stopped in front of the Song Mansion.

Granny Zhang stepped down from the carriage and reached out to lift the curtain.

A fair face peeked out from inside the carriage. Song Huaixi looked listless.

Pale and fragile, the corners of his eyes were red, like a dispirited little rabbit.

Granny Zhang helped him down from the carriage and led him towards the Song Mansion’s gate.

Knocking on the door, the steward opened it and was stunned to see Song Huaixi.

“Royal Consort? Why have you returned?”

“It’s a long story, let’s go inside first.” Granny Zhang glanced at him and sighed.

Seeing that both of them looked unwell, the steward didn’t dare to ask more and hurriedly welcomed them into the mansion.

The Song family was finishing their dinner in the front hall when they heard the steward’s announcement and quickly put down their chopsticks to rush to Song Huaixi’s courtyard.

Song Huaixi had just arrived at his courtyard when the entire Song family arrived right behind him.

As soon as they entered, Lin Rugui saw Song Huaixi’s red eyes looking over.

Her heart ached, and she stepped forward to embrace him. “Huaixi! What happened? My child, were you bullied in the Ning Wang Mansion?”

As soon as he was close to Lin Rugui, the grievances in Song Huaixi’s heart could no longer be suppressed. He hugged her and sobbed, “Mother… Mother… I… miss… you…”

The sobbing voice reached Lin Rugui’s ears, like a dull knife cutting at her heart.

Song Huaixi had never suffered any grievances growing up.

It was the first time she had seen him cry like this.

Returning to the Song Mansion secretly without a word, he must have been wronged in the Ning Wang Mansion.

“My Huaixi… why did it have to be you? Going to that dangerous place in the Ning Wang Mansion, how can you cope…”

Lin Rugui’s eyes were filled with tears as she hugged Song Huaixi, her heart full of pain.

Song Zigen, Song Lianyu, and Zhao Qiongwan stood aside, feeling sorry for them.

When Zhao Fangye came to the Song Mansion initially, they thought Song Huaixi would be treated well.

It seemed they had thought too simply.

Seeing the two of them crying, Zhao Qiongwan was a little worried and tugged at Song Lianyu. “Husband, the Royal Consort and Mother are crying like this. Be careful they’ll ruin their health.”

“Yes.” Song Lianyu frowned, looking at the two with great concern.

He squeezed her hand and said, “Wife, go and persuade Mother. She’s more likely to listen to you.”

Zhao Qiongwan nodded and stepped forward gently. “Mother, Royal Consort, please don’t be too sad. Take care of yourselves. If something happens, we can discuss it together and maybe find a solution?”

Granny Zhang also stepped forward and said, “Royal Consort, Madam, what the young mistress says is right.”

They finally managed to persuade them and sat on the soft couch. Song Huaixi was held in Lin Rugui’s arms, and everyone sat around them.

“Granny Zhang, what exactly happened?” Lin Rugui asked, wiping the corners of her eyes with a silk handkerchief.

Granny Zhang sighed and explained the situation.

Song Huaixi wanted to cry again when he heard it, but Lin Rugui comforted him.

After listening, everyone fell silent. They couldn’t ask the Prince not to take concubines.

But they hadn’t expected Song Huaixi to be so heartbroken.

But everyone breathed a sigh of relief. At least he wasn’t being mistreated in the Ning Wang Mansion.

That was already very good.

Lin Rugui understood and looked at Song Huaixi’s listless appearance. She opened her mouth but didn’t know what to say.

She said to Song Zigen and Song Lianyu, “You go back first. Qiongwan and I will stay with Huaixi.”

With the two men present, there were some things she couldn’t say. After the two left, Lin Rugui took Song Huaixi’s hand.

“Huaixi, Ah Niang knows you like the Prince, but the Prince he…”

The words came to her lips, and Rugui felt uncomfortable.

Song Huaixi hadn’t been exposed to many people. The first person he fell in love with was Zhao Fangye. Seeing him so heartbroken, he must be deeply in love.

The most taboo thing about love is when only one side is trapped. It’s like being trapped in quicksand, the more you struggle, the more painful it becomes.

If she had known there would be this ending, she shouldn’t have told Song Huaixi to get close to Zhao Fangye in the first place.

With red eyes, Song Huaixi listened attentively, waiting for Lin Rugui to continue. But she saw her face was very complicated.

Ah Niang was always smiling and gentle, but today her expression was something Song Huaixi couldn’t understand.

“Ah Niang…”

Looking at him, Lin Rugui felt reluctant but steeled her heart.

“Huaixi, the Prince’s status is noble. It’s impossible for him to have only you, do you understand? There will be more people by his side in the future. They may be more beautiful than you, more gentle than you. This is something that can’t be helped.”

Listening to her words, Song Huaixi’s eyes gradually filled with tears.

Just today alone, it seemed like he was going to cry out all the tears of his life.

“Huaixi… it’s all fate… alas…”

Lin Rugui looked distressed. It was such a pure child who had to face such a thing.

But this was the reality. They couldn’t resist it, they could only accept it.

“Ah Niang, it hurts so much to like someone.”

Song Huaixi covered his chest, his dark eyes lost and helpless. “It hurts so much, I don’t want to like anyone anymore…”

Surprised that he could say such words, Lin Rugui embraced him and comforted him. “Huaixi, be good, don’t think about it. Stay at home for a few days, Ah Niang will make you delicious food.”

Ning Wang Mansion.

After finishing his affairs in the study, it was already late at night. Zhao Fangye washed up, changed into his nightclothes, and went to the bed, only to find it empty.

His heart skipped a beat, and Zhao Fangye summoned everyone in the main courtyard.

Sitting on the chair, Zhao Fangye coldly looked at the people kneeling on the ground.

“Where is the Royal Consort?”

Chun Hua hurriedly replied, “Reporting to the Prince, the Royal Consort has returned to the Song Mansion for a short stay.”

Hearing this, Zhao Fangye frowned and tapped the table unconsciously with his fingers. “Returned to the mansion? When did this happen?”

He didn’t understand why Song Huaixi would suddenly return to the Song Mansion for no reason.

“This afternoon…”

“Why didn’t anyone report this?” Zhao Fangye was a little displeased. Since he was returning to the mansion, why did Song Huaixi leave without a word?

Very abnormal.

Seeing his impatient expression, Chun Hua nervously explained, “This servant wanted to report, but the Prince was in the study. Granny Zhang said that the Prince had promised the Royal Consort that he could go home whenever he wanted. This servant didn’t bother Deputy General Sun.”

Chun Hua’s palms were sweating. Although she was telling the truth, she was also hiding something.

Everyone knew what had happened in the inner courtyard.

The Royal Consort treated them very well, and they tried their best to cover for the Royal Consort. They only hoped that the Royal Consort could calm down after returning and not annoy the Prince.

After all, no man would be willing to endure the unreasonable behavior of his wife because of keeping a beautiful concubine.

Let alone a Prince of noble status.

Zhao Fangye’s study never allowed servants to approach, except for those close to him who could come and go as they pleased. He had indeed promised Song Huaixi that he could go home at any time.

Feeling inexplicably upset, he waved his hand to dismiss the servants. Zhao Fangye got up and walked towards the bedroom.

He found himself unaccustomed to lying alone on the empty bed.

The soft pillow beside him was stained with the sweet fragrance from Song Huaixi, but the scent was already very faint.