The visitor was Madam Wu, and because she was a woman, she was received by Madam Song.

Madam Wu was much older than Madam Song, but because her family had gained power in recent years, and there were not many dirty things to worry about in the mansion, her daughters-in-law were obedient and gentle, and her sons were all promising. Except for her youngest son who was a bit naughty, her life was very smooth. So when she sat with Madam Song, who had to worry about everything, they looked like they were the same age.

Madam Wu first offered her apologies and went on and on about how Song Yuhui had been wronged, before finally getting to the point.

She first sighed, "It's all my family's fault for that wretched man. If he hadn't been running out of the city every day, flirting with your second daughter, we wouldn't have been able to get someone to set us up!"

"The guards at Jingyue Nunnery are far too lax. A perfectly good young lady disappeared overnight, and the nunnery knew nothing! If they had discovered it earlier and notified your household, the Second Miss wouldn't have suffered such humiliation!"

Madam Song felt that something was amiss in what he said.

Before she could think it through, Madam Wu continued, "This matter concerns a young lady's reputation and is also related to the misfortune in my family. After much thought, I believe that only by establishing a marriage alliance between our two families can we silence the gossips!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Song repeatedly agreed, "My father also had the same idea, but he hadn't had a chance to pay a visit before my sister arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wu's face immediately lit up with a smile. "At first, when my husband asked me to come to your door, I was quite worried, fearing that your family would not be willing to give my second daughter to my family's unfortunate family. Now that I've heard what you've said, I'm relieved!"

She stood up to take her leave, saying, "I have to hurry back and tell my husband this good news, so he won't be anxious!"

Madam Song always felt that something was off about what Madam Wu was saying!

Right now, their family is naturally eager to form a marriage alliance with the Wu family, so why is Madam Wu feeling uneasy?

Besides, what does "give" even mean?

Isn't it about getting married?

Therefore, Madam Song persuaded her to stay, saying, "Since you're already here, there's no better time than today. Let's have the horoscopes of the two children matched."

Madam Wu stared at Madam Song with wide eyes, seemingly not understanding what she was saying.

Madam Song's bad premonition grew stronger!

In a normal marriage process, the groom must first hire a matchmaker to propose marriage to the bride's family in order to ascertain the bride's wishes.

Now that Madam Wu has come to the door in person, it shows more sincerity than hiring a matchmaker, and she has agreed to the marriage.

Since both families are interested in marriage, shouldn't the next step be to match their birth dates and times?

Madam Song could only pray in her heart, while Madam Wu was thinking of proceeding step by step!

She smiled and said, "Since you want to follow the rules, then I will wait for the matchmaker to come!"

To everyone's surprise, Madam Wu was even more speechless after she said that.

Madam Song's smile froze on her face. "I wonder if I said something wrong that surprised you so much, sister!"

Madam Wu's expression softened, and she admitted her mistake, saying, "It's my fault for not explaining things clearly to my sister. I thought she was a perceptive person and would understand even without me explaining!"

"What does Madam Wu mean by that?"

"Let's speak frankly. My sister comes from a distinguished family, and your household is also a family of propriety. May I ask, sister, have you ever heard of any family that would marry a woman who has lost her virtue before marriage?!"

Madam Song's smile froze on her face, and her voice became shrill. "So, Madam Wu didn't come to my door today to ask for the hand of one of my daughters, but to humiliate me?"

"Sister, please don't be angry. Let me explain in detail!"

My sister knows that quite a few people saw your second daughter's body today! If we were to properly marry her, she would become the matriarch and would have to entertain all the ladies and mistresses of the household!

My sister is well aware of the sharp tongues of women. We were worried that our second daughter would suffer from gossip in the future, so we came up with a compromise: to bring our second daughter into our household!

But don't worry, the Second Miss entered our household as a concubine, and her treatment is no different from that of the principal wife. And given my nature, and the fact that our Wu family is a respectable household, I would certainly not mistreat the Second Miss!

Actually, we have considered the matter of having a second wife, but that's something only merchants could do. How could our two families act like merchants? Don't you think so, sister?"

Her face was kind and compassionate, like a bodhisattva saving all living beings, but the words she spoke were cold and piercing.

"You...you've gone too far!"

"You can't say that. If we really wanted to cheat people, we wouldn't be here today! Anyway, it was our son who got into trouble. Men sometimes act foolishly, and it'll be over in a few days!"

Your family is different!

Once a young woman's reputation is ruined, she will be drowned in public scorn the moment she shows her face!

My sister should know this better than I do!

Otherwise, my sister could ask the Third Mistress of the Marquis of Changping's residence; she would surely understand the situation better than anyone!

After saying this, Madam Wu smiled and took her leave, saying, "Sister, think it over carefully. If you really don't want to, we won't force you. But let me remind you, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

If my sister has changed her mind, please send someone to my residence to inform me so I can reserve the banquet in advance! Although it's a concubine appointment, the proper pomp and circumstance must still be observed!

As soon as Madam Wu left, the reason for her visit reached the ears of Grand Tutor Song!

Enraged, Grand Tutor Song smashed a teacup from the previous dynasty and cursed Minister Wu as an arrogant brat!

After a long while, he calmed down and told Madam Song, who was kneeling on the ground, to make preparations!

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