Chapter 9 Two Protective Talismans

"Enough! Enough!"

Madam Lai hurriedly put away the gold beads, rolled up her sleeves, and ran off, saying, "Young lady, don't worry, I... this old servant will go fetch you water right away!"

Lai's mother was kind-hearted to begin with, and she became even more efficient in handling matters after receiving money, delivering water to Jiuyoutang time and time again.

Not long after, Si Niannian breathed out with difficulty while soaking in the cold water, with the white dove that had returned standing on her arm.

Today, thanks to this little thing flying so fast...

Si Niannian pulled out the note tied to the white dove's ankle, glanced at it, and casually threw it into the charcoal brazier.

Lai's mother had been waiting outside the door, and when she saw Si Niannian come out covered in sweat, she was clearly taken aback.

Everyone says that Si Niannian is from the countryside and has never seen the world, but Si Niannian's quiet and unassuming demeanor is even more astonishing than Lord Song, who is in charge of the household.

Si Niannian glanced at her indifferently, and Lai's mother shuddered, rubbing her hands as she went to greet her: "Young lady, would you like some more water?"

"Need not."

Si Niannian waved her hand casually, "I want to ask my mother about something."

Once Lai's mother took the money and asked for a favor, she immediately adopted an attitude of being forthcoming with anything she knew: "Young lady, feel free to ask whatever you want to know. As long as this old woman knows it, I'll definitely tell you..."

Has anyone died in Taxue Hall?

Si Niannian said lightly, "The kind that dies unjustly."

Madam Lai was first taken aback, then looked troubled. But then she thought of the warm gold beads in her arms, and stammered, "This is something that happened a long time ago. The young lady has probably forgotten it by now. Please don't say that this old servant is being nosy..."

...

While Si Niannian listened to Granny Lai tell stories in the empty Jiuyou Hall, the gifts from the Duke's Mansion were being carried into the main courtyard like a flowing stream.

Song Wen's hands trembled as he held the gift list: "The Duke's mansion's resources are indeed unfathomable, there are just too many..."

All sorts of rare and expensive tonics, silks and jewelry, and even priceless antiques and paintings were reduced to a single line of light handwriting on the gift list.

These were all gifts for Si Niannian!

Si Niannian only happened to save the old lady, why should she get so many good things?!

Song Wen felt heartbroken: "Mother, should we send all of these to Jiuyou Hall?"

Madam Song, who had been all smiles, immediately turned cold upon hearing this: "Why give it to her?"

Giving a good thing to Si Niannian is a waste of her talent, as she is completely illiterate and only knows how to make a fool of herself!

Madam Song said matter-of-factly, "She is a member of the Song family, and her social interactions represent the Song family's reputation. These matters should be handled by the public."

Seeing that Song Wen was clinging to the incense burner, Madam Song waved her hand dismissively and said, "Take it if you want it."

“There are lots of good things in here. You can choose what you like first, and save the rest for your brothers and fifth brother.”

Song Wen hugged the box and nodded happily.

Madam Song called over Qian Mama: "Han'er suffered a great injustice today and was even forced to give up Jiuyoutang. Send all these materials, along with the tonics and jewelry I just selected, to her."

Han'er is weak, so taking more tonics will be beneficial and harmless.

As for those fabric jewelry...

Madam Song was annoyed when she thought of Si Niannian's disfigured face: "No matter how good something is, it will be ruined with her face. There's no need to leave it for her."

Lord Song, sitting to the side, suddenly spoke up upon seeing this: "Leave some to be sent to Jiuyou Hall, too..."

"grown ups!"

Madam Song interrupted him with a dark face: "Han'er has been harmed so badly by her today, how can you still..."

"Never mention this matter again!"

Lord Song interrupted Madam Song sternly, saying in a serious tone, "Don't be too obvious about showing favoritism!"

Madam Song stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "My lord, you..."

"The Marquis just said something to me."

Lord Song dismissed the servants, his eyes still showing concern for Song Qinghan, but even more so excitement at the prospect of riding the wave of opportunity: "He said that Si Niannian saved the old lady, so the old lady promised to grant her three requests."

But the old lady had long since stopped caring about outside affairs, so Jie Ge'an would keep his promise on her behalf!

No matter what Si Niannian wants, or what she wants to do.

As long as Si Niannian asks, Jie Ge'an will do everything for her!

If these three conditions are used well, it will be a golden opportunity for the Song family to rise to prominence!

Madam Song gasped in surprise, then blurted out, "Such an important matter, and that brat actually used it to interrogate Ling Shuang?!"

Si Niannian only had three chances, and she actually used one in front of them today!

Is Si Niannian even able to distinguish between what's important and what's urgent?!

Lord Song's face also darkened: "Let's not bring up the past anymore, but we need to be more careful in the future!"

Jie Ge'an's promise was nothing short of a ladder to heaven.

Whether used for the transfer of Lord Song's official position or to pave the way for the future of Song's descendants, it can play a crucial role every time.

We absolutely cannot let Si Niannian act recklessly again!

Madam Song felt a bit annoyed at her carelessness, but more so, she looked down on her with disdain: "She's lucky, she actually got two protective charms."

"But it's easy to coax her; there's no need for such expensive things."

"Someone come here!"

Madam Song summoned Qian Mama: "Go to Qinghan Courtyard and find out Han'er's old clothes and jewelry that she no longer needs, and send them to Jiuyou Hall."

"Also, arrange for two more maids to go and keep an eye on her, so she doesn't say anything out of line in front of others, making it seem as if someone has mistreated her!"

After thinking about it, Lord Song decided that this would be acceptable.

After all, Si Niannian grew up in a poor and remote area, so she probably hadn't seen anything good.

Even if Song Qinghan didn't find anything special in it, it would still be a rare treasure to Si Niannian.

Madam Qian accepted the order in a low voice and went to Qinghan Courtyard with the gifts from the Duke's Mansion.

After Mama Qian left, Ling Shuang hugged a piece of moonlight brocade and said with boundless joy, "Miss, I heard that only daughters of nobles and high-ranking officials can afford such fine fabric. Madam really dotes on you."

Si Niannian got everything that Song Qinghan didn't want.

Song Qinghan, however, received only the best!

Song Qinghan's fingertips traced the delicate satin surface, a silent hatred flashing in her eyes.

Things she used to discard would be carefully put away.

Now that Si Niannian is back, they want to give everything to her.

What kind of "good" is this?

Si Niannian doesn't deserve her things!

Ling Shuang was still enjoying herself when Song Qinghan suddenly asked, "Have all the arrangements been made?"

Ling Shuang quickly nodded: "Don't worry, Miss, everything has been instructed."

Song Qinghan curled her lips in an ambiguous way, but even with her eyes closed, she was still enveloped by the suffocating feeling of water choking her mouth and nose, and anger kept churning in her chest.

She was almost drowned by Si Niannian.

Si Niannian, however, took advantage of the Duke's mansion's prestige to steal her things!

Master Xie treated her coldly, but was very gentle with Si Niannian.

What gives Si Niannian the right?

Did they think that with the Duke's mansion backing them up, they could gain a foothold in the Song family?

dream!

Song Qinghan pointed to the piece of pine soot ink in the brocade box and said, "Fifth Brother is probably arriving tonight, so save that for him."

Ling Shuang smiled upon hearing this: "Fifth Young Master will surely be overjoyed to see the treasure that the young lady specially left for him."

Song Qinghan smiled but didn't reply.

Ling Shuang continued, "Fifth Young Master values ​​you the most. If he knew you had suffered such a great injustice today, he would definitely stand up for you!"

Song Qinghan's fingertips traced the brocade box as she murmured, "Yes, Fifth Brother has quite a temper..."

When Song Mo returns, some people will be in for a beating!