Zhao Song was notified that Gu Yuxie wanted to meet him by a passing maid and without hesitation went to the little garden which the maid said.
Seeing that the one in the garden was not Gu Yuxie but Xiao Qingqing, Zhao Song knew he was being counted by someone, but couldn't figured out who.
Was it the girl in front of himself or perhaps one of his brothers? But even if he meets her, what's planned next? Are they going to try the same plan that they did on the Wang's household? Unlikely. So what next...
Although a million thoughts were passing fast in his mind Prince Song didn't stop walking and approached Miss Xiao. Even if they wanted to count him, they had to see first if they have this ability.
Xiao Qingqing came to a little garden after the maid gave her a little romantic poem that was presumably wrote by Prince Song. In a few verses it expressed his infatuation for her and asked her to meet in this place.
Although little Miss Xiao has her doubts about when the Prince begin to feel this way about her, she still came. It's not that she didn't account for it being a trap, but it didn't matter how she analyzed, it was improbable that anyone would come to her to plot agains the Prince. After all, she and him, even though that they would occasionally meet and exchange pleasantries, it wouldn't be to the point where they would be consider close.
Thinking until then, Xiao Qingqing's love brain completely dominated her logical one and pink bubbles surrounded her.
Waiting for Prince Song, she still held back her love brain, thinking it was probably her wishful thinking. But after seeing him coming in her direction all the previous worries were blown with his gentle (and infatuated in her eyes at least) smile.
"You are here!"
"Yes and I'm glad I came. This way I could see how beautiful Miss Xiao is today"
Xiao Qingqing's heart pounded very loud and her cheeks flushed. She wasn't particularly interested in Zhao Song, but his beauty and status were a deadly charm for her, coupled with his sweet words, she was sure, not only her but most of the girls that came would willingly fall into his arms.
"The little girl is not so beautiful. Miss Gu and Miss Ming are particularly pretty today. There's also Princess Jinghua that's always like a fairy that granted her us the favor of seeing her"
"Silly girl. They are indeed very beautiful today but you have a unique charm that attracts many eyes believe me"
Seeing that the girl I'm front of him became redder, there was a bit of disdain in his eyes but he still maintained a gentle appearance. This girl is so easily hooked, that she's not even worth of being his concubine. At least she has self-knowledge that she is worse that his Yu'er.
Regardless, he has to make her cooperate with. And have her infatuation for him grow would certainly help. Who knows. Maybe after this banquet, he will also have Xiao Family as his aid. By then, the throne will not be such long dream...
"Would you mind if I call you Qingqing? You can call me Song-Gege"
"T-this is not so proper"
Zhao Song's eyes had a more strong disdain. He could that even when she denied his request, her eyes burned with greed and longing. Unfortunately the girl in front of him still didn't notice.
"I insist. Call for me to hear"
"T-then... Song-Gege!"
"Qingqing is really a good girl"
Zhao Song extended his hand to touch her hair. Who would have thought that this movement startled Xiao Qingqing who was already a little jumpy because of all the unknown emotions she was feeling.
The girl in panic retreated in hurry and stepped on her dress. But before she could fell, Zhao Song caught hold of her. When relief struck both a high-pitched voice stung their ears.
"What are you two doing?!"
Turning back both of them saw a girl looking wronged to them if she just caught them betraying herself. What's worse behind her were a line of people who have high influence in their circle.
Zhao Song panicked. So here is where they were waiting for him. Who was it? How could he not know that someone had such a tight vigil on him that he discovered his relationship with Yu'er, which is a secret to even his mother?
Although cold sweat rolled down on his back because of his unknown foe, Zhao Song quickly collected himself. First he needs to deal with the situation in front of him. Later he can slowly investigate who was behind this.
After a ruthlessness flash through his eyes, he took a deep breath and a calm smile appeared on his face again.
Like he said. Even if they want to count him, they had to first check if they have the ability.