Chapter 129: They Look Like Twins

Ye Chutang could ride a horse.

Before the apocalypse, she often went to the stables to ride for fun and had even won prizes in horse races.

Although it had been many years, she would have no problem with archery and riding once she got familiar with it again.

She agreed immediately, “Alright, I’ll meet you at the city gate tomorrow.”

After saying that, she walked away.

Song Jingning watched the black figure gradually distance itself, feeling an impulse to follow.

How strange, he had never felt this way toward anyone before.

Someone waved their hand in front of Song Jingning’s eyes.

“Of course, only the exceptionally talented Miss Ye could make our Hao Yuezi’s heart move.”

Song Jingning swatted the hand away, speaking seriously.

“Ze Yu, stop talking nonsense. I just think it’s amazing that someone in this world really has such similar features to mine.”

Although he couldn’t understand where that strange feeling came from, he was sure it had nothing to do with love.

Wei Zeyu immediately stopped teasing and patted Song Jingning’s shoulder.

“There are countless people in this world, so it’s not surprising to find someone with similar features.”

Su Yu nodded in agreement.

“Didn’t you run into someone who looked a lot like you before? You even thought that person was your father’s mistress’s child and caused a big scene in front of your mother. Turned out it was just a misunderstanding.”

Tang Xiuzhe scratched his head awkwardly.

“That time was because my father and that person came out of the tavern one after another, and I mistook them. In reality, my features and that person’s only resembled each other about three or four points.”

“But Jingning and Miss Ye’s features are like they were carved from the same mold. When they stand together, it’s almost like they’re twins.”

Su Yu scoffed.

“Xiuzhe, maybe you should go to the medical hall tomorrow and have your eyes checked. They only have similar features. How does that make them twins?”

Wei Zeyu agreed.

“The Ye family and the Song family have no connection, and Jingning was born in Liangzhou. He and Miss Ye just look alike.”

Song Jingning thought the same and interrupted the conversation.

“It’s almost curfew. Everyone should go home now, we’ll see each other tomorrow.”

Su Yu asked, “Tomorrow, if Miss Ye is the only woman hunting, won’t that be inappropriate?”

“Indeed, it could affect her reputation. If any of your sisters enjoy hunting, bring them along.”

“Alright, it’s settled then.”

The group separated and headed back to their homes.

When Song Jingning returned to the Song family, Song Zhiyan was already waiting for him.

“Jingning, Father has spoken. He wants you to go to the academy in three days to give a lecture.”

“How long will the lecture be?”

“Temporarily set for a month, but in the meantime, he’ll have you meet some young ladies.”

Before Song Jingning could protest, Song Zhiyan raised his hand to stop him.

“First meet them. If none of them appeal to you, your father and mother won’t force you. This is their concession.”

Song Jingning knew he couldn’t avoid it and agreed.

“Alright, let Father and Mother arrange it.”

He then mentioned meeting Ye Chutang.

“Brother, I ran into Miss Ye on the street earlier. Just as you said, we really do have similar features.”

Song Zhiyan quickly asked, “That’s fate. What kind of impression did Miss Ye have of you?”

“She should still be alright. I made plans with Xiuzhe and the others to go hunting at Meishan tomorrow, and Miss Ye, upon hearing, offered to come along.”

When this reached Song Zhiyan’s ears, it meant that Ye Chutang had changed her mind and was willing to interact with Song Jingning.

He smiled and asked, “And you? Do you have any thoughts on Miss Ye?”

Song Jingning shook his head firmly.

“No, Miss Ye is fine, but we’re only suited to be friends.”

Then he changed the subject.

“Brother, Xiuzhe said that Miss Ye and I look like twins. What do you think?”

Song Zhiyan laughed.

“I didn’t know Father and Mother gave us a sister.”

They had five sons in their generation, and if Father and Mother had a daughter, they would probably laugh in their sleep.

“Also, Miss Ye looks seven parts like her mother and at most one part like you. What are you thinking?”

Song Jingning also found it a bit amusing that Tang Xiuzhe had made a wild guess based on just one remark. Even though he was born in Liangzhou and had a completely different personality from his brothers.

His parents and four brothers treated him very well, so how could he not be their biological son?

Even if he wasn’t, he certainly wouldn’t be twins with Ye Chutang.

One reason was that the Ye family had no reason to give their legitimate firstborn to the Song family to raise.

Secondly, his family, despite trying to match him with Ye Chutang, only proved that they had no such connection.

After understanding all this, Song Jingning dismissed his chaotic thoughts.

He explained, “Brother, forgive me. It’s the first time I’ve met someone who looks like me, so I’m just surprised.”

“Stop being surprised. You’ve been on the road for several days. You should rest now.”

“Alright, Brother. You should rest early too.”

When Song Jingning returned to his room, Ye Chutang had just finished looting the King of An’s mansion.

She returned to the Minister’s Residence.

She found that the person Qi Yanzhou sent to watch Ning Chuyuan was still there.

“This man is really cautious. Looks like I’ll have to make a bigger move tomorrow!”

At Meishan’s hunting, she would ruin the dog emperor’s trapping plan!

But her merit points would suffer.

She’d already spent nearly ten thousand points tonight.

Tomorrow would be even worse!

Ye Chutang comforted herself, “It’s fine. If you earn it, you have to spend it. Otherwise, merit points would have no value.”

With that, she went to the kitchen, heated some water, and prepared for a bath in her room.

While lying in the warm water, she thought of Song Jingning’s eyes.

Would her brother still be alive?

Wasn’t it written like that in the novel?

“Tomorrow at Meishan, I should find out.”

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The next day.

Ye Chutang woke up at half past three in the morning.

She looked at the clothes in her wardrobe, picked a simple one, and tied up the sleeves and pant cuffs.

When she parted ways with Song Jingning last night, all the shops on the street had closed, and she couldn’t buy riding gear.

So today, she had to make do.

She figured those young masters hunting were just like playing, with little difference.

Meishan was probably an artificially cultivated hunting ground.

After washing up, Ye Chutang took some melon seeds and snacks from her space, packed them up, and went to the stable.

She told the stableman, “Pick the fastest horse for me and saddle it.”

“Miss, the fastest horse was taken by Chen Zhong. It’s being prepared to send to Master for the morning court.”

“Give me a saddle.”

The servant immediately found an appropriate saddle and handed it to Ye Chutang.

After she took it, she casually led a horse and left the Minister’s Residence.

She called out to Ye Jingchuan, who was about to get on the carriage.

“Father, wait a moment. I want to switch horses.”

Ye Jingchuan stopped, turned, and asked, “Why are you dressed like this, and holding a saddle? What are you planning to do?”

Ye Chutang handed the reins to Chen Zhong and casually lied.

“I heard that Prince Chen likes women with a bold and heroic demeanor, so I’m going to Meishan to hunt and bring back some wild game for him.”

Ye Jingchuan believed her and immediately told Chen Zhong to change the horse.

He smiled and said, “Chuer, I believe that if you put your heart into it, you’ll surely win over Prince Chen.”

“Father, when you go to court later, you have to put pressure on the Ministry of Justice and the Jingzhao Prefecture. Those bandits even spared the emperor’s future consort. They deserve to die!”

Ye Chutang kept feeding Ye Jingchuan one big cake after another, making him smile with delight.

“Don’t worry, Chuer. The mastermind behind this is harming you, which is ruining the emperor’s big plan. The emperor will never let them go.”

As they spoke, Chen Zhong changed the horse and saddled it.

Ye Chutang mounted the horse with grace and confidence.

“Father, I’m off to deliver wild game to Prince Chen.”

With that, she flicked the horse’s reins and headed towards the city gate.