Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 269: The Liu Family Sent an Invitation

Chapter 269: Chapter 269: The Liu Family Sent an Invitation

The elder sister Song Ting mentioned was none other than Song Yuerou, the legitimate daughter of the General Residence, who had married into a merchant family three years prior.

In an era that highly valued social matching, Song Yuerou dared to break through the constraints of her social status and marry the man she loved, a feat that could not be called anything other than remarkable.

Compared to Song Yuting, she was many times stronger.

Moreover, she learned from Li Mingjue that Song Yuerou, after marrying into the wealthy merchant family, did not settle for being a pampered young madam who didn’t need to dirty her hands but started to do business with her husband’s family.

Although it was inappropriate for her, a woman, to show her face in public, she still took the initiative to distribute porridge outside the city during famines and even invited doctors to treat the poor.

Upon hearing of her deeds, Qi Yu had immense admiration for Song Yuerou whom she had never met.

When Song Ting mentioned her, Qi Yu felt a slight stirring in her heart.

She was quite interested in meeting this person.

So, she touched Song Ting’s little head and smiled, "What’s so difficult about that? Tomorrow, I’ll send someone to invite your elder sister over."

Song Ting’s eyes immediately shone with excitement, looking at her eagerly: "Really?"

Qi Yu nodded and smiled, "When have I ever deceived you?"

At this, Song Ting completely stopped feeling sad, even forgetting Song Yuting, as he immersed himself in the joy of being able to see his elder sister the next day.

In the evening, after Li Mingjue returned to their room, Qi Yu brought up the matter to him.

Li Mingjue said, "Yuerou married into the Zhao Family of Qian State, which is some distance from the capital, but not too far. When grandfather returns to the capital, even if we do not send someone to invite her, she will come back after a while on her own."

Hearing this, Qi Yu knew that the matter was settled, and she wouldn’t need to worry about it any longer, as she could explain it to that little rascal, Song Ting.

What really troubled her was Song Yuting.

Just thinking about it was enough to make her liver hurt from anger; Li Mingjue soothingly smoothed her furrowed brows, reassuring her, "Grandfather has already discussed this with me. Tomorrow, we’ll send her back to the General Residence and let those two nannies go with her."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yu was not overly joyous.

Song Yuting was like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at anyone.

She understood that Song Feng wanted to take her back to avoid further trouble in the Prince Residence but wondered if Song Yuting really would settle down once back at the General Residence.

Li Mingjue pondered for a moment before saying slowly, "Grandfather intends to marry her off after some time passes."

Qi Yu looked at him with a mockingly amused expression and deliberately said, "Would the Prince really bear to do that?"

Li Mingjue, frustrated by her impertinence, smacked her hand lightly, "What would I have to bear to part with?"

Apart from her, his lawful Princess of Prince Qiu Residence, he had never paid attention to any other woman.

It was just her who had the gall to be cheeky after gaining the advantage.

Qi Yu smoothed things over with a laugh, "I’m just joking, I know the Prince has no designs on her."

After speaking, she playfully added with a hint of jealousy, "After all, the line of women who want to marry into Prince Qiu Residence could circle the capital, what’s Song Yuting in comparison––just a scallion?"

Li Mingjue was completely vexed by her.

He tucked her into bed, his tone nonchalant, "Instead of getting lost in baseless thoughts, you’d be better off sleeping."

Upon hearing those words, Qi Yu curved her lips into a smile and slowly drifted off to sleep in his embrace.

Early the next morning, under Song Ting’s eager prompting, Qi Yu sent someone to Qian State to invite Song Yuerou over.

Learning that his elder sister would be arriving soon, Song Ting was so thrilled he hadn’t slept all night. Now at ease, he started to feel drowsy.

Seeing his head nodding off, Qi Yu quickly had a servant take him to his room to rest.

She then instructed Chunlan to bring Song Yuting out from the firewood shed and into a carriage, along with the two nannies, to the General Residence.

Seeing the troublesome girl finally leaving, Chunlan was overjoyed.

However, she felt that simply sending Song Yuting back like this was letting her off too easily.

She frowned and recounted all the things Song Yuting had done before.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yu raised an eyebrow and thought to herself that Song Yuting really treated this place like it was her own territory.

Chunlan said indignantly, "Exactly, she bosses around even Li Bo, behaving like she’s the master here. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think she was the real owner!"

She held Song Yuting’s behavior in utter contempt.

Qi Yu gave a light snort and shook her head silently, "Unjust actions will lead to self-destruction. With her temperament, who knows what trouble she’ll cause after she’s married."

Although she didn’t believe in karma, the fate of a person could often be seen in their actions and behavior.

A person with a temperament like Song Yuting’s wouldn’t live peacefully even after marriage.

By then, she wouldn’t be able to act so arrogantly and wilfully.

Because no one would indulge her.

Having heard this, Chunlan also felt that it made sense and no longer worried about the matter.

It was not worth wasting time on such a person.

Qi Yu had things to attend to today, so she didn’t go to the Medical Hall.

But she kept thinking about the matters from yesterday, pondering how the Medical Hall could turn a profit, which was a major concern.

She had some ideas yesterday and wanted to discuss them with Manager Qian and Song Ling, but unfortunately, she bumped into Song Yuting and lost a whole day’s work.

However, there was no rush. She merely had an idea for now, which could be refined over the next few days.

As she was drinking tea in the front hall, a maid suddenly came to report, "Princess, the Liu Family has sent an invitation."

Chunlan took it and passed it to her.

Qi Yu opened it and saw that it was indeed from the Liu Family in the eastern part of the city.

The invitation was clearly written, stating that in three days, it would be Madam Liu’s birthday, and she specially invited the Princess of Prince Qiu Residence to grace the event with her presence.

Qi Yu read through the invitation at a glance, closed it, and casually tossed it aside.

Chunlan asked curiously, "The Liu Family has never had any dealings with Prince Qiu Residence. Why would they send an invitation?"

It wasn’t that she didn’t understand etiquette, but the Liu Family was notably arrogant and had never sent anything for the holidays before.

Qi Yu took a sip of tea and laughed lightly, "This is what they call, ’no one visits a temple without a cause.’"

The Liu Family had now allied themselves with the Empress. The last time Liu Sisi made her move in the palace was to let others know she was interested in Prince Qiu.

But unfortunately, her methods were too crude.

Qi Yu had not taken this person seriously, but the Liu Family was persistent, scheming one plan after another.

Chunlan expressed her concern, "Could there be some trickery involved?"

Qi Yu blinked and gave her a mysterious smile, "Of course there is, but I’m not afraid of them."

Chunlan nodded.

After all, with the Princess being so intelligent, she would surely be able to handle those with ill intentions.

Qi Yu sent a reply along with instructions for Chunlan to prepare a gift.

The Liu Family, upon receiving the reply, exchanged a glance between Madam Liu and Liu Sisi, dark glints flickering in their eyes.

In three days, they were determined to make that despicable woman embarrassed!

In the back courtyard, Liu Murou also learned of the news.

With a hint of a smile on her lips, she said to Xueyan, "This time, the mother and daughter of the Liu Family have miscalculated."