Chapter 103: Chapter 99: I! Am the Woman Destined to Inherit the Prince Jing Mansion!

Song Yun saw Pan Jiaojiao’s uninterested demeanor and suddenly felt things slipping out of her control.

She thought for a moment, then reached out to pick up a piece of Furong Cake and brought it to Pan Jiaojiao’s mouth, wearing a perfect smile she had practiced countless times in front of the mirror, “Jiaojiao, have a taste?”

Pan Jiaojiao glanced at it, but still reached out to take it, “Yunyun, you’re so thoughtful.”

But the cake she used to love tasted less delightful and instead left her feeling weary.

If the kidnapping of Song Yan and the Princess was really orchestrated by Song Yun, then what was she after? Song Yan is indeed the legitimate daughter of the family, but if something happened to the legitimate daughter, there is still the legitimate son. As long as Lady of Song Family isn’t replaced, Song Yun’s status won’t change.

Then… could it be for the sake of cousin Song Yun that she targeted Song Yan? That reason seemed plausible, but Pan Jiaojiao thought of another issue.

How could a minor concubine’s daughter from the Song Family have the capability to kidnap Song Yan and the Princess from the Capital? She took another perspective; given that Song Yun had the ability to brazenly kidnap people in the Capital, she certainly was not as simple as she seemed on the surface.

Pan Jiaojiao hadn’t realized that all her thoughts were already entirely based on the assumption that Song Yun was the culprit.

In essence, the bond between her and Song Yun was never unbreakable, and if Prince Jing Mansion’s interests clashed with Song Yun’s, Pan Jiaojiao would undoubtedly choose Prince Jing Mansion without hesitation.

“Jiaojiao, does it taste good?” Song Yun stood beside Pan Jiaojiao, looking at her expectantly as if she only had eyes for Pan Jiaojiao.

The usual Pan Jiaojiao would have been moved by this “sincere” friendship, but now she felt somewhat uneasy.

Her gaze was excessive.

She knew what kind of person she was—spoiled, arrogant, and bad-tempered. Only because she’s the Commandery Princess could she attract so many people.

Usually, she was used to seeing those noble women enduring impatience while trying to please her. Suddenly meeting a girl like Song Yun who “wholeheartedly” cared for her and even rescued her, was inevitably appealing.

Pan Jiaojiao previously didn’t understand; she thought interactions between women were either confrontational or flattering.

But the Princess showed her through actions that it’s not like that.

“I’m feeling a bit tired today. Yunyun, you go ahead and leave.”

Song Yun’s smile faded but showed no displeasure; instead, she expressed concern for Pan Jiaojiao, “Then Jiaojiao should rest well today, don’t let yourself overthink, you tend to do that. If there’s anything troubling you, you can tell me, and we can figure it out together, which is better than you handling things alone.”

Pan Jiaojiao was indeed overthinking, but she didn’t believe she was overthinking.

She thought she was contemplating, pondering the future of Prince Jing Mansion, and her own future! After all, she might be the woman to inherit Prince Jing Mansion in the future!!!

Song Yun’s intention with those words was to draw closer to Pan Jiaojiao, subtly reminding Pan Jiaojiao of her uniqueness with a caring jest.

You see, I understand you well. I know you tend to overthink when alone, but if I’m by your side, I can guide you. Even if you don’t want me around today, I’m still concerned about you. I’m different from others; you can tell me anything, and I’ll share your worries.

Usually, Pan Jiaojiao could sense Song Yun’s “thoughtful care” for her, but today she felt offended.

As the Commandery Princess, she chose who to like, care for, confide in, converse with, and treat differently. It’s her own decisions.

It’s like the difference between willingly giving something and being asked for it as if it’s expected.

I can tell you what’s on my mind.

You asking me to share my thoughts? No.

She is the Commandery Princess; why should she confide in a concubine’s daughter and share her burdens?

Does Song Yun know what she’s saying?

Pan Jiaojiao frowned, her temper as a Commandery Princess about to flare, but she remembered she promised the Princess to introduce her to Song Yun, so she suppressed her anger.

Song Yun knew Pan Jiaojiao’s temperament well; she noticed Pan Jiaojiao was upset but hadn’t figured out her misstep, then heard Pan Jiaojiao’s perfunctory acknowledgment.

This isn’t right; usually, Pan Jiaojiao wasn’t like this.

The change started today; Princess Jing had just said Pan Jiaojiao visited the Imperial Palace, and Song Yan was there too… could it be Song Yan said something to Pan Jiaojiao?

But Pan Jiaojiao hated Song Yan so much, how would she possibly listen to her?

Could it be that her actions revealed her hand?

No, that can’t be.

She clearly smelled the fragrance on Princess Jing earlier today, indicating Prince Jing Mansion hadn’t discovered anything, and even if Song Yan suspected, she had no evidence.

Without evidence, how could Pan Jiaojiao just believe it?

But if it wasn’t Song Yan, who else could it be? What exactly happened at the palace with Pan Jiaojiao?

Song Yun’s status doomed her to never receive information from the Imperial Palace, leading to resentment yet helplessness.

She could only wait for the next meeting to extract some information from Shen Ming.

Seeing the odd atmosphere between the two, Princess Jing, unaware of her daughter’s plan, gave Song Yun an out, “Yun’er, you should leave for today and bring some interesting trinkets for this old lady next time.”

Song Yun immediately showed a perfect amount of delight, with gratitude in her eyes toward Princess Jing, completing the formalities before departing from Prince Jing Mansion.

Once she left Prince Jing Mansion, Song Yun’s gratitude faded, but recalling she needed Pan Jiaojiao to meet Shen Ming, she maintained a polite smile against her true feelings, greeting each of Prince Jing Mansion’s servants before leaving.

“Miss Song is really nice. Usually, those official’s daughters wouldn’t even remember the names of small figures like us.”

“Maybe it’s because Miss Song is a concubine’s daughter…”

“Indeed, such a family’s concubine’s daughter wouldn’t be worth us serving at Prince Jing Mansion!”

“Really!”

Song Yun had not gone far and naturally heard their comments, and if she could, she would rush up and tear their mouths apart.

But she couldn’t; she still needed these people to get things done.

However, it didn’t matter; let them celebrate a few more days. They’ll all face consequences once trouble hits Prince Jing Mansion.

When that time comes, these people will pay for their words today.

With Song Yun gone, Princess Jing was unobstructed and straightforwardly asked, “What’s going on between you and Song Yun? Weren’t you quite fond of this young lady a few days ago, even asked your father to find ways to elevate her status, why the change today?”

Pan Jiaojiao opened her mouth, wanting to discuss with Princess Jing as before, but the Princess’s remark about inheriting Prince Jing Mansion lingered in her mind.

She needs to prove herself.

She must rely on herself!!!

So Pan Jiaojiao shook her head, not revealing the events from the palace to Princess Jing, instead saying, “Mother, give me everything Song Yun brought you.”

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