Chapter 21 Go beg the old lady to help your fifth brother get into school.

As it turned out, Si Niannian's intuition was correct.

Early the next morning, Qian's mother arrived uninvited, carrying a very intimidating ruler, and began to instruct Si Nian Nian on the rules.

Mother Qian had prepared a whole basket of admonitory words, but unexpectedly, she didn't need to use a single one!

Less than two days later, Qian's mother returned home dejectedly to report back.

However, before she could finish speaking, Madam Song exclaimed in surprise, "You've learned them all?"

"How long have you been there? Have you really learned everything?"

Madam Qian smiled wryly and said, "The eldest daughter is intelligent and grasps things quickly. She really doesn't need to continue studying."

Perhaps sensing that Madam Song was not in a good mood, Qian Mama subtly tried to salvage the situation: "After all, she is Madam's own daughter, and her intelligence is just like Madam's."

Madam Song's expression softened slightly, and she scoffed, "It's just that your brain is like mine."

Otherwise, Si Niannian's uneducated and rude manner doesn't resemble her daughter at all.

However, even if you learn it, you can't be careless.

Madam Song instructed, "Tomorrow is the day to go to the Duke's mansion. That old woman by her side is useless, so you will accompany her the whole time."

Keep an eye on Si Niannian's legs and her mouth!

No matter what, we must not let Si Niannian say anything reckless!

Mrs. Qian nodded repeatedly to show that she understood, but before she could speak, Song Qinghan arrived.

Madam Song quickly stopped her: "You've just recovered, why are you talking about so many rules?"

Song Qinghan, with the coquettish manner of a young girl, said, "Mom, I'm not that delicate."

"You," Madam Song couldn't help but sigh, "Are you really alright? Are you sure you can go out tomorrow?"

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Madam Song also wants to bring Song Qinghan along to make an appearance.

But……

Song Qinghan leaned against Madam Song and said, "Mother, I'm fine."

Although she was in pain all over her body, with bruises on her knees and legs that wouldn't go away, the pain kept her awake at night!

But this is an invitation from the Duke's mansion!

If you don't seize this opportunity to meet some people, you might not have the chance again!

Song Qinghan had made up her mind to go, but she looked worried about Si Niannian: "Mother, you will have to talk to the ladies of various families, and there will always be times when you can't attend to them."

"It's fine if my sister and I are together..."

Song Qinghan hesitated for a moment, then said playfully, "Don't worry, Mother, I will take good care of my sister."

"It's good that you're so considerate," Madam Song said proudly, stroking her hair. "Bring out all the jewelry that the Duke's Mansion sent last time, and I'll help you dress up nicely!"

Song Qinghan's family background may be unremarkable.

But when it comes to beauty and talent, she dares to say that Song Qinghan is second to none!

Tomorrow is the coming-of-age ceremony for Jie Changying of the Duke's Mansion. Song Qinghan will definitely stand out among all the noble ladies!

The next day, before dawn, Si Niannian was dragged out of bed by Lai's mother.

Madam Lai was overjoyed: "The clothes and jewelry for today were just sent by the madam. They are all new and of good quality. The young lady will definitely look beautiful in them!"

Two pearl hairpins the size of rice grains, and a light purple brocade dress.

Compared to what the Duke's mansion sent, this was nothing, but compared to the previous rags, this outfit was already quite respectable.

Madam Song was genuinely afraid that she would embarrass herself by going out.

Si Niannian was tormented by the red spots on her body and didn't sleep well all night. She looked listless: "Why are you rushing to sing and dance at someone else's coming-of-age ceremony?"

Do you think you're just playing tricks?

It seems like someone actually cares about what looks like this.

Qiuyue came over with cosmetics and started to apply makeup to Si Niannian.

Si Niannian waved her hand: "No need to trouble yourself."

Madam Song's intention was simply to have her cover up as much as possible, so that people wouldn't know that the Song family had a disfigured daughter.

Ke Si Niannian doesn't feel that she's ashamed of being seen by others.

There's nothing she needs to hide.

Qiu Shuang felt awkward and didn't dare to interrupt. She could only let Lai's mother help Si Niannian get dressed before following her to the front yard.

Madam Song was praising Song Qinghan when she turned around and saw that Si Niannian wasn't dressed as she had asked, which made her angry. But then she remembered the task she had asked Si Niannian to do, and she forced herself to hold back.

News came from Qingyang Academy last night: Song Mo had been struggling for almost half a year, but he didn't pass the exam at all!

Now his leg has been broken, and he's completely out of luck when it comes to enrolling in school!

Unfortunately, Qingyang Academy was notoriously difficult to get into, and even with the Song family's connections, there was no way to get Song Mo in.

The Song couple both thought of the same thing: Si Niannian.

The headmaster of Qingyang Academy and Jie Ge'an were close friends despite their age difference.

As long as Jie Ge'an is willing to speak, let alone obtaining an initiation letter, even getting the headmaster to accept Song Mo as his last disciple would not be a problem!

Madam Song gestured for Si Niannian to follow, and only after they were in the carriage did she say, "When you see the old lady, you must not mention the three promises, understand?"

A mere apprenticeship certificate doesn't require such a weighty promise!

Master Jie's promise must be saved for a crucial moment!

Madam Song patiently persuaded, "Helping your fifth brother get into school is really just a matter of a word from the old lady."

"Just tell her you want to ask the old lady for a small favor, something that isn't one of the three things she agreed to, understand?"

Si Niannian let out a snort of laughter through her nose and said subtly, "So, Madam was being so polite to me today because of this?"

It's true what they say, no one gets up early for nothing!

Madam Song glared at Si Niannian and said irritably, "Fine, don't say anything, I'll do it!"

This concerns Song Mo's future, and we absolutely cannot let Si Niannian mess it up!

The carriage swayed and came to a stop in front of the Duke's mansion. The appearance of the Song family mother and her two daughters immediately attracted the attention of many people.

Song Qinghan was born with a beautiful appearance.

Her delicate beauty, like a flower reflected in water, exudes a cool and ethereal charm. Paired with a meticulously tailored, wide-sleeved long dress in moon-scented brocade and adorned with a jade begonia hairpin with a watery sheen, she appears even more otherworldly.

Her graceful movements were evident, and the glass earrings with teardrop-shaped tips further accentuated her porcelain-like complexion, making her appear like a fairy descended to earth.

In contrast, although Si Niannian, who was walking next to her, was dressed plainly and had a completely different temperament from Song Qinghan, Si Niannian's face was anything but ordinary!

She's even a little scary!

Many people turned their heads away in fright at first glance, and discussions arose: "Is she the eldest daughter that the Song family just recognized?"

"How could her face be like this...?"

"Why would someone from the Song family come? How could the daughter of a mere third-rank censor be allowed to attend a banquet at the Duke's mansion?"

"I heard that this young lady grew up in the countryside. How did they manage to get in..."

...

Amidst the constant chatter around them, Song Qinghan appeared calm, but as Madam Song walked away, she whispered, "Sister, look, everyone is praising us."

Si Niannian glanced at her with an ambiguous look: "Didn't you hear people say that the daughter of a mere third-rank censor is an insult?"

You've already been insulted right in front of your face, what's there to be proud of?

Song Qinghan: "..."