The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

The Song Family’s twin sons passed the imperial examination, and they hosted a banquet to celebrate with distinguished guests. This was not only to encourage the two, but more importantly, to announce to the world that the Song Family was no longer the ignorant family of the past, but now had excellent descendants who could support the family’s reputation, transforming their status entirely.

The large floral hall of Chunhui Hall was filled with ladies adorned in bright reds and greens, their heads full of vermillion hairpins. Yet, it was still not completely filled; some younger wives and unmarried young ladies were accompanying Ru Shi and the visiting Song Ruqian and Song Zi in another courtyard for conversation and leisure.

The reason for the presence of so many young ladies was naturally to show Jiang Shi and Song Ci that their family had flowers worthy of being picked.

Besides, on the men’s side, Song Zhiyuan and the other family leaders were the ones receiving the guests.

Song Ci could confidently say that the compliments she had heard in just a short time could outshine those she had heard in the past few decades combined.

If Song Lingsu and the others were present, they would probably blush like shrimps from all the praise, wishing they could find a hole to crawl into.

”It is Madam Guan and Duke Dingguo who have keen eyes to choose such a fitting son-in-law as the eldest young master of the Song Family, a young talent who truly makes others envious,” someone said with a smile to Madam Guan.

Madam Guan humbly replied, ”You praise us too much.”

Song Ci said, ”Speaking of keen eyes, our Song Family is no less perceptive. Liu Niang, that child, is intelligent and virtuous, suitable for both household and family. It is Su’er who has truly good fortune.”

Madam Guan looked at her, smiling in her eyes.

Princess Anping joked, ”You all stop arguing now. Regardless, you are in-laws and both have enduring good fortune. We are just waiting to attend the wedding banquet. Have you set the date for the joyous occasion?”

Madam Guan did not comment directly, merely holding her teacup with a smile on her lips.

Song Ci then laughed and said, ”Rest assured, we are selecting an auspicious date. Once it is set, I will have someone send the invitation to you, the great matchmaker, right away.”

”Then I will be waiting for it,”

Everyone laughed and offered their congratulations and good wishes.

”If we talk about exceptional talents, the third young master of the Song Family is also outstanding. The second madam has really raised him well. It’s hard to imagine what kind of girl could match him.”

Everyone’s gaze then fell on Jiang Shi, who accompanied them at the scene.

Jiang Shi’s smile was about to stiffen from laughing, and hearing these words, she said, ”This child has his own opinions; he can weigh things himself. He says it has to be someone who catches his eye.”

”A favored son of heaven naturally has the confidence for pride.”

Jiang Shi waved her hand and said, ”You must not say that. If he hears it, he’ll become even more conceited, and I’ll have an even harder time getting to drink the bridal tea.”

The crowd laughed again.

Just then, Madam Song led two people through the door, smiling as she said, ”Mother, Madam Fu and Miss Fu have arrived.”

Everyone looked over and saw, following a step behind her, a woman with a dignified appearance and a gentle temperament, and behind her, a young girl with scholarly disposition and bright, white teeth.

”Oh, it’s Madam Fu; it’s been a while since I’ve seen you.” Princess Anping smiled with squinting eyes.

Madam Fu also squinted slightly and stepped forward, giving a respectful bow, ”Your Highness, peace and good health to you. It has been years since we’ve met, is your noble health well?”

”Very well, please rise.” Princess Anping said, ”You’ve returned to your old home in Jinling these years, and many have missed you. Please proceed to meet Elder Madam Song.”

Song Ci curiously watched, going through her mind, it seemed she hadn’t seen this person before.

Madam Fu smiled and stepped forward elegantly to pay her respects.