After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Chapter 234 Pretending to be something Xie Mingzhu

Song Yingqiu: ?

This change in attitude is truly baffling.

Seeing that it was about time, Xie Xing tugged at Song Yingqiu's sleeve and whispered, "Third brother, that's enough, stop scolding."

After all, Xie Yuhe and Xie Yuze were still sons of the General's Mansion. How could they not be angry when someone pointed at them and insulted them?

This is also not good for Song Yingqiu.

What if they retaliate?

The fact that the two brothers heard these words made it even more heartbreaking.

Are they really that kind of people in Xie Xing's heart?

I feel so sad.

"cough."

A soft cough came from Jun Lanjin, who had been watching silently for a long time.

Jun Lanjin had guessed most of the information revealed in the inner voice just now.

In other words, while he was still alive, the three members of the Song family grew up to an astonishing degree in a short period of time.

Song Qingyang became a powerful minister.

Of course, he secretly helped him, otherwise even if Song Qingyang was incredibly powerful, he could not have become a powerful minister in such a short time.

The second son of the Song family is currently unknown.

The third son of the Song family was extremely wealthy.

Jun Lanjin propped his face up with one hand, tapped his cheeks with his fingertips, and then said with a smile, "Today your elder brother has become the top scholar in the imperial examination. In the future, your Song family's reputation will also rise. Why don't you go and find your elder brother?"

Song Yingqiu glanced at Jun Lanjin with a puzzled look.

This person has no relation to the Xie family, so naturally he wouldn't speak to Jun Lanjin as rudely as he would to members of the Xie family.

Song Yingqiu first bowed respectfully, "Your Highness, my elder brother is my elder brother, and I am me."

“I have my own pursuits. I am naturally happy that my elder brother became the top scholar in the imperial examination, but I also have my own pursuits.”

"It's not too late to go home when you've made something of yourself."

Jun Lanjin nodded. "I just witnessed your interaction with the third son of the Xie family. I saw that you are clever and resourceful. I wonder if you would be willing to work for me?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Jun Lanjin in astonishment.

He wanted Song Yingqiu to do things for him.

Song Yingqiu frowned.

He neither immediately agreed nor immediately refused, but said, "Please allow me to think about it."

Jun Lanjin clapped his hands, sat up straighter, and said, "It's alright. What I value most about you is your clever and resourceful mind."

"If you are willing, I am willing to help you."

Xie Xing glanced at Jun Lanjin, then looked at Song Yingqiu beside him.

If he agrees, Song Yingqiu will be labeled as Jun Lanjin's man, right?

The system replied: "Yes, well, there are advantages and disadvantages."

The resources of a prince can certainly save one a lot of trouble, but the downside is that one will be at the mercy of others for life.

Although Jun Lanjin has only had less than a year, and they haven't found a way to cure the poison in his body yet, how can they?

[In the story, even if Song Yingqiu hadn't met Jun Lanjin, he could still have become incredibly wealthy, but he would have had to pay a price.]

The message reached Song Yingqiu's ears.

Song Yingqiu glanced at Xie Xing.

I noticed that her eyes were slightly lowered, and her expression held a hint of distress.

She was clearly worried about his affairs.

Song Yingqiu smiled slightly.

Regardless of what these so-called inner thoughts are, Xie Xing is still his sister, and he will treat her well in his own way.

Just as he was about to speak, there was a knock on the door.

Xie Yuze looked towards the door.

"Fourth Miss?"

The servant guarding the door made a sound.

Xie Mingzhu's gentle voice came from outside: "I heard that my eldest brother and third brother are here, so I came to see them."

Is it Xie Mingzhu?

Xie Yuze and Xie Yuhe exchanged a glance.

Finally, Xie Yuze went to open the door.

Xie Mingzhu met Xie Yuze's gaze from outside the door, blinked, and smiled, "I heard a commotion downstairs and heard that Third Brother was here, so I came to find him."

"Did I disturb Third Brother?"

As she spoke, Xie Mingzhu glanced inside.

Xie Yuze simply opened the door and said, "Of course not."

He still didn't know how to deal with Xie Mingzhu, so he was neither too cold nor too warm.

Xie Mingzhu was hurt by his attitude. She bit her lip and said, "Third Brother is so cold to me, but what did I do to hurt him?"

“Mingzhu.” Xie Yuhe walked over.

With a faint smile on his face, he led the person into the room as usual and asked, "Mingzhu, what brings you here?"

Xie Mingzhu lowered her eyes, her voice tinged with sadness: "Lately, my brothers have been unusually cold to me. I often wonder if I did something to upset them."

"So I went out to look for something that could please my brothers."

Jun Lanjin stood up, stretched, and said, "Boring, I'm leaving."

Xie Xing glanced at the door and felt that she was in the way, so she said, "Brother Song, shall we go too?"

Song Yingqiu felt annoyed just looking at Xie Mingzhu.

Didn't see it.

He grinned, patted Xie Xing on the shoulder, and said, "Come on, Third Brother will take you to do something fun."

The Xie brothers: "..."

The two gave a bitter smile.

Just as the three were about to leave, Xie Mingzhu tilted her head, looked at Xie Xing, and asked, "And who is this?"

Xie Xing stood still, thought for a moment, and replied, "This is my third brother."

Xie Mingzhu naturally knew who this person was.

She suddenly realized, raised her lips, and said, "So you're Xing'er's foster brother?"

"Since he is Xing'er's adopted brother, why not bring him to the manor so that Father can host a proper banquet to express his gratitude, thus fulfilling the proper etiquette?"

As she spoke, Xie Mingzhu gracefully walked up to Song Yingqiu and bowed to him, saying, "Both in terms of sentiment and reason, I should thank you properly."

Xie Mingzhu's move successfully made Song Yingqiu and Xie Xing pause in their tracks.

Jun Lanjin paused just as he was about to step out the door. He tilted his head and glanced at Xie Mingzhu, wondering what this person was up to this time.

Song Yingqiu coldly observed Xie Mingzhu.

"You're thanking me?"

It's ridiculous.

Xie Mingzhu felt somewhat embarrassed by that look. She bit her lip and said, "I know I took my sister's place; I'm the one who usurped her position."

"After Xing'er came back, I thought about doing everything I could to make it up to her."

"I hope to atone for my sins."

Xie Mingzhu lowered her eyes. At this moment, she was slender and frail, wearing thin clothes. Standing in front of Song Yingqiu and Xie Xing, she looked pitiful.

It was as if the two of them had bullied her.

Xie Yuhe pursed his lips.

If he hadn't witnessed how Xie Mingzhu spoke to the Crown Prince about them, he probably would have been fooled by this scene as well.

Mingzhu...is a woman with a very deep mind.

Xie Yuze's heart was filled with complex emotions.

They never truly understood Xie Mingzhu.

He had already given Xie Mingzhu a chance yesterday, but she dodged the question and now she's come to Song Yingqiu again, putting on this act.

I have no idea what she's thinking.

Song Yingqiu tilted his head, his expression somewhat puzzled, and said, "Why are you telling me all this?"