Chapter 51 Let's go see my new place
Si Niannian had no way of knowing what tacit understanding the Song family had reached, but surprisingly, no one bothered her after she returned to the Song family.
Neither Mrs. Song nor Song Qinghan arrived for dinner.
Si Niannian sat silently eating her rice at the lower end of the table when Lord Song suddenly said, "Han'er is going back to the girls' school tomorrow. Pack your things tonight and go with her."
Si Niannian asked in surprise, "A girls' school?"
"But I heard Changying say that you have to take an exam to get into the girls' school, right?"
“The inner sect requires an exam,” Lord Song said sternly. “You won’t pass even if we expect you to, so you’ll go to the outer sect.”
Even the learned and talented Song Qinghan took three years to prepare for the exam, so Si Niannian probably won't be able to enter the girls' school for ten years.
However, there are two situations in girls' schools.
The first type is like Song Qinghan, who entered the school through genuine talent and learning. With the added advantage of being a student of the girls' school, she will have an extra layer of glory when it comes to marriage proposals in the future.
Another type is Si Niannian.
Although her own talents are limited, if her family wishes for her to improve, they can send her to study outside the main school.
To put it more bluntly, the outer sect members just rely on their status as sons of officials to get by.
Song Cheng explained, "You haven't studied properly before, so there's no need to rush."
"Stay outside the gate for now, and you can give it a try when the new recruitment exam comes next year."
Si Niannian was stunned, as if flattered, and after a long while she whispered "okay".
When Lord Song saw her like this, he frowned in annoyance: "Once you enter the girls' school, remember not to cause trouble."
“You and Han’er are sisters. When you have nothing to do, learn from her. If you can learn even a little bit of Han’er, it will be enough for you in the future.”
He had originally listened to Madam Song's words and thought it would be fine to send Si Niannian away to get married at will, which is why he tacitly allowed Zheng Yunliang to bring Zheng Kai along.
However, after being persuaded by Song Cheng, Lord Song changed his mind.
Si Niannian is stubborn and will not follow orders. She will even back down when you try to stop her. It is clear that she will not gain the upper hand in a head-on confrontation.
Furthermore, given Jie Ge'an's high regard for Si Niannian, her marriage could not be hastily arranged.
Not at least not now.
Si Niannian didn't miss the subtle expressions on the other people's faces at the table. She suppressed the mockery in her eyes and nodded: "Okay, I understand."
After Lord Song finished speaking, he stepped down from the table, and Song Wu and Song Wen both stood up.
They were anxious to see Song Qinghan.
Song Cheng seemed unhurried, but in reality, he couldn't help but turn his head towards the door three times after taking a sip of water, while still maintaining that considerate and gentle tone: "Eat slowly."
"After you finish eating, your older brother will take you home."
Si Niannian noticed the undisguised anxiety in his eyes and tactfully put down her chopsticks: "I'm done eating."
"Shall we leave now?" Song Cheng realized he had been too hasty after saying that, and subconsciously tried to make amends, "You've had a long day, you should go back and rest."
"OK."
Si Niannian stood up and said, "I can go back by myself."
"But……"
“Isn’t Big Brother going back to the City Defense Division tomorrow?” Si Niannian said considerately. “You go ahead and do your own thing. I have Mom to keep me company.”
Once Song Chengming returns to the city defense headquarters, he won't be able to come back for at least half a month.
His mind was entirely on Si Niannian and Song Mo when he came back this time, and he hasn't had time to spend with Song Qinghan yet!
Song Cheng breathed a sigh of relief without showing any emotion, and quickly summoned his attendant: "You escort the young lady back, and make sure you get her there safely!"
After saying that, he made an excuse that he had something to do and hurriedly walked out.
Si Niannian watched him head straight for Qinghan Courtyard, a playful smile curving her lips: "Let's go, I should go back too."
She doesn't know what the girls' school in Yujing is like yet; tomorrow will be a good day to go and take a look...
The next morning, the Song family's carriage slowly left the side gate.
Si Niannian consciously occupied a corner and remained silent. Song Wu ignored her the whole time and spoke gently to Song Qinghan: "You stay in the girls' school and don't worry about things outside."
After Song Mo was exiled, the Song family's most fatal weakness was gone.
Conversely, Zheng Yunliang, who was engaged but kept a mistress, was at a disadvantage.
Song Qinghan was implicated, and the Song family will definitely seek justice for her!
Song Qinghan's eyes reddened slightly, and she said in a panic, "If Brother Yunliang wants to annul the engagement, then..."
“Impossible,” Song Wu said firmly. “He wouldn’t dare.”
Zheng Yunliang was in the wrong in this matter. He had only been deliberately harping on Song Mo's murder case to try and shift the focus.
The marriage agreement between the two families was made long ago, not only because of the fate of their children, but also because of deeper ties in the officialdom.
The Zheng family will not call off the engagement.
Song Qinghan hesitated for a long time, tears welling up in her eyes: "Actually, I..."
"Han'er," Song Wu affectionately tapped her forehead, and said helplessly, "You've always been the smartest, how could you have such a foolish thought?"
Song Qinghan was speechless.
Song Wu said softly, "Men have had three wives and four concubines since ancient times, and it's not uncommon for them to have several children born out of wedlock. You are the established legal wife, and no one can surpass your dignity. Why add unnecessary troubles?"
What the Song family needs to do is to get the Zheng family to make as many concessions as possible without announcing the engagement.
The deeper the guilt that the Zheng family elders felt towards Song Qinghan, the better Song Qinghan's life would be after she married into the family.
Song Wu believed he was doing everything for Song Qinghan's sake, and smiled, saying, "Your brothers are here for you, we won't let you suffer any injustice."
That's what my third brother said, and that's what my fourth brother said too.
Even his older brother and parents gave the same answer.
Even though everyone knows that Zheng Yunliang was wrong, just because the Zheng family is of higher social standing than the Song family, Song Qinghan still has to swallow the bitter pill in the end.
Song Qinghan's eyes blinked rapidly, and she sniffed and whispered, "Third Brother misunderstood me."
“What I was trying to say was that I was actually thinking about whether I should plead for Brother Yunliang,” Song Qinghan said with a wry smile. “I heard that he has been confined to the ancestral hall by his uncle and aunt for several days now.”
Song Wu's eyes revealed more appreciation for intelligent people, but his voice unconsciously carried dissatisfaction with Zheng Yunliang: "Why bother with his life or death?"
"He deserved to be beaten and punished; let him suffer enough first!"
Song Qinghan hesitated before agreeing, and Song Wu softened his voice to comfort her.
The carriage took a full hour to travel from the Song family home to the gate of the girls' school.
During that hour, the brother and sister sitting opposite each other kept talking, while Si Niannian silently ate two plates of melon seeds.
Nobody paid any attention to her.
Song Wu continued his indifference, and after getting out of the car, he accompanied Song Qinghan into the inner gate. Before leaving, he glanced at Si Niannian and said, "If you don't know, go ask yourself. Don't embarrass the Song family."
Si Niannian patted the sunflower seed shells in her hand and smiled, "Okay."
With the clingy siblings no longer an eyesore, Si Niannian is happy to be free.
Si Niannian called Qiu Shuang and said, "Let's go see my new place."
If nothing unexpected happens, she'll be staying here for quite a while...
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