The mother and daughter in Cuihua Courtyard were crying together, but Song Wanning, who was in her own courtyard, had no idea about this. She was still calculating how much money she could make from tea.
But before Song Wanning could figure it out, Cai Que came in from outside the courtyard, took out a note from her sleeve and handed it to her, "Miss, the Prime Minister's Mansion has sent a note, and the messenger said they want you to go."
Song Wanning raised her head slightly and took the note to read it, but she felt a little surprised. "If I go now, I'm afraid that if someone sees me, it will be bad for my reputation. What is the matter?"
Cai Que stood by and shook her head. "No, what are you going to do, young lady? Are you still going to the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
Song Wanning stood up from her chair and gathered the account books on the table. "The Prime Minister has never sent out such a letter normally. I'm afraid there's something important. I'll go out quietly to see if the Prime Minister has anything important to say."
Caique responded, and the master and servant quietly took a carriage to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Song Wanning entered the Prime Minister's Mansion from its inconspicuous north gate. She was wearing a veil on her head, and before she could see the scenery inside the Prime Minister's Mansion clearly, she was pulled into the yard by Yin Yichen.
Song Wanning was startled, and it took her a moment to realize that the person pulling her was Yin Yichen. With Yin Yichen clutching her wrist, Song Wanning whispered, "My father has been a bit stricter with me lately than usual. I'm just wondering why the Prime Minister wanted to see me today?"
"Let me show you something."
Yin Yichen took Song Wanning's hand and walked straight inside, leading her to an empty courtyard. Purple irises lined the outside of the courtyard, and a small bridge and flowing water flowed through the courtyard, making it look quite different from the homes in the capital. There was also a decades-old evergreen tree, with a swing beneath it, creating a unique and picturesque scene.
Song Wanning looked at the scene in front of her and felt like she was in a dream.
She lifted the curtain to allow herself to see more clearly, and looked at Yin Yichen in surprise. "The Prime Minister usually wears low-key and luxurious clothes, but I didn't expect that there is such a fresh and elegant place in the Prime Minister's Mansion. It is really much better than other places."
"I had it specially decorated." Seeing that Song Wanning liked it, Yin Yichen smiled faintly. "I know you like it, so I specially decorated it. When you get married, we will live in this courtyard. The previous courtyard was smaller and the furnishings were all men's things. It couldn't compare to the fresh and elegant courtyard like this."
Seeing that Yin Yichen took her preferences to heart, Song Wanning looked happy and said to Yin Yichen, "It's amazing that the Prime Minister is so thoughtful."
Yin Yichen took Song Wanning's hand and walked into the yard. He turned around and chuckled, "Nowadays, there is more to this yard than just this."
The two walked to a house in the yard, one in front and the other behind. Yin Yichen pushed open the door and saw a study with a large window inside.
"I know you love reading and practicing calligraphy, so this house will be perfect for you. Our Prime Minister's Mansion has a large courtyard but few people, so you can live wherever you want and use the rooms for whatever you want."
Song Wanning looked around and saw that the decorations in the study were all exquisite, even the green plants on top were still sprouting.
Seeing her looking at him, Yin Yichen said slowly, "Take a look now. If you feel there is anything wrong, I will ask someone to buy it right away. When you get married, you can move in directly. It will save you a lot of trouble."
"Everything has been prepared perfectly. I can't think of anything else I need right now. I can just wait and see. There's still a long time to go. We can buy whatever we need later." Song Wanning looked around, then turned to look at Yin Yichen and asked softly, "Did you call me here today just for this matter?"
"There's one more thing." Yin Yichen led Song Wanning to another room and said lightly, "There's something I want you to see."
Song Wanning raised her eyebrows slightly and followed Yin Yichen into another room. She saw Yin Yichen take out a box and put it in front of her.
"Open it and take a look."
Although Song Wanning was puzzled, she still did as Yin Yichen said and slowly opened the box in front of her. Who would have thought that inside was the underwear she had embroidered herself.
Song Wanning's ears flushed, and she looked at Yin Yichen and said, "How come... my things are here with you?"
Yin Yichen sighed, looking at Song Wanning who looked completely clueless. He stood up and said, "You're so busy checking accounts and making money that you didn't even notice you'd lost something. If I hadn't sent someone to keep an eye on the General's Mansion, you'd probably have been tricked by someone else."
Song Wanning looked at Yin Yichen with some doubt and whispered, "Calculation?"
"Madam Nan from the Second House sent someone to steal your underwear and planned to send it to Wen Tingbo to deal with you."
Song Wanning sneered and said, "I was wondering why my good aunt has been so quiet these days. It turns out she was thinking of this trick. Now she probably didn't expect that this thing was intercepted by you."
"That's more than that." Yin Yichen half leaned against the dark wooden table behind him and said lightly, "If anyone wants to plot against me, I will definitely make her suffer a great misfortune."
Song Wanning became interested after hearing this. She looked at Yin Yichen and said, "Unlucky? What kind of unlucky?"
Yin Yichen's expression was calm, as if he was talking about a commonplace matter. "I asked someone to replace the things inside with your good sister Song Wanshi's. I'm afraid they are having a headache now. If Wen Tingbai is a promising man, I'm afraid he won't let the second house go so easily."
Song Wanning was stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected Yin Yichen to resort to such a tactic. Nan Hongqiu and Song Wanshi had reaped the consequences. Song Wanning only softly replied, "Wen Tingbai of the Wen Mansion is in need of a wife to take charge of the household. I'm not sure if my good sister will become his second wife."
Song Wanning studied Yin Yichen's features and whispered, "Why didn't I realize before that the Prime Minister is so resourceful?"
"Madam, you've only just discovered my abilities, but I'm afraid it's too late." Yin Yichen smiled slightly, took Song Wanning's hand, and let her lean on his shoulder. He whispered, "Wanning, since I said I would protect you, I really will. Although the court is in chaos right now, I can still find a way to get through it. Wanning, I hope you know that marrying me is the best decision you've ever made."
Song Wanning raised her hands and hugged Yin Yichen back, saying only softly, "I know how the Prime Minister treats me."
The two hugged each other in the yard for a long time before Yin Yichen sent Song Wanning to the carriage.
As soon as Song Wanning returned home, she heard the maid come to report, "Miss Ning, Master Zhan sent someone to say that there is a family dinner in the hall today, and he said there is something important."
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