Chapter 229 Song Ci: Please Call Me Firecracker
After the picnic, Lin Qing returned to her room to ponder over a recipe for Niu Pan’er, while Song Ci was taking a walk with Niu Pan’er to aid digestion.
"Madam, I should be leaving soon."
Song Ci was taken aback: "So soon? Didn’t you say this trip to the capital was just for fun, with nothing much to do?"
"That’s true. This time I returned to the capital to celebrate the Emperor’s birthday, and on the other hand, my father, the Prince Dingbei, wishes to find a husband for me," Niu Pan’er stated candidly.
Song Ci remained silent.
Niu Pan’er chuckled and said, "I initially thought people in the capital were dull, always obsessed with etiquette, spending their days on zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. But who knew I’d meet such a wonderful person like Madam, which is truly my luck."
Song Ci also laughed, "This is the bond between people; I too feel a great affinity with the Commandery Princess."
"You give me the feeling of an elder sister around my age, not like an elder, you view people and matters with such openness and generosity, and are easy to get along with."
Song Ci coughed twice, a bit guilty, and changed the subject, saying, "You praise me so much I’ve turned red. It’s enough for me that you don’t find me a clueless old woman."
Niu Pan’er pondered for a moment and said, "Madam, aren’t you afraid of outsider’s gossip? My visiting your estate might be seen by those with intentions, and they might spread rumors of our collusion."
"Collusion?" Song Ci was puzzled, "What collusion? Inviting a girl I like to my estate is collusion? What kind of collusion? Let me see who dares to spread those rumors, I’m liable to scold her into the cesspit and see if she’s eaten too much and wants to find trouble."