Chapter 34 He has absolutely no use for Si Niannian!
Si Niannian had no idea how much trouble Song Qinghan's words had brought her. The first thing she did after returning to Jiuyou Hall was to drag Lai Mama out of the woodshed.
When Lai's mother saw that Si Niannian was alright, she cried tears of joy: "Thank God!"
"Thank goodness the girl is alright!"
When she saw that Madam Song and the others had all returned, but Si Niannian was nowhere to be seen, she became anxious and immediately wanted to go out and look for her.
But Madam Song forbade her to make a sound!
They even locked her in the woodshed!
Lai's mother had considered countless possible outcomes, but all of them turned into a prayer for divine protection the moment she saw Si Niannian.
Si Niannian couldn't help but laugh out loud: Where in the world are there any compassionate gods or Buddhas?
She survived only because she wasn't the one thrown into the fire in the first place...
Si Niannian closed her eyes as if she was tired and said softly, "Mom is tired after a long day too, go and rest."
She truly didn't have the energy to watch the Song family's clowns continue their antics.
Si Niannian used the excuse of feeling unwell and stayed in Jiuyou Hall for three whole days to recuperate.
Over the next three days, the people in the main kitchen seemed to finally remember that she was the mistress of the house, and they didn't dare to play any tricks with the food anymore.
Madam Song sent someone to check on her once during that period. Seeing that Si Niannian was alive and well and wouldn't die anytime soon, she stopped making any moves. Song Wen also kept avoiding her.
Qiu Shuang's body was also returned.
This maid was a pretty girl when she was alive, but she died a miserable death, trampled so much that she could no longer be recognized as a human.
Madam Song felt it was bad luck, so she had someone give Qiu Shuang's family five taels of silver to send them away, which didn't cause any trouble in the Song family.
It seemed that only the autumn moon was grieving for the death of the autumn frost.
Si Niannian looked at the absent-minded Qiuyue with great interest and chuckled, "You've been so distracted these past few days, are you feeling unwell?"
Qiuyue quickly knelt down and said, "Replying to the eldest young lady, this servant did not..."
“I know you’re heartbroken over Qiu Shuang,” Si Niannian said lazily, “but even if you’re sad, you shouldn’t show it on your face.”
"Madam has already issued a decree forbidding you from mentioning even a single word about her. If anyone sees you like this, you will be punished."
The last bit of color in Qiu Yue's face vanished instantly. Fortunately, Si Niannian didn't intend to make things difficult for her.
Si Niannian said helplessly, "Fine, I'll grant you a day off. Go and get some rest."
Qiu Yue awkwardly kowtowed in thanks, and Si Niannian smiled and said, "Go ahead."
Qiuyue left the house with her head down, but when she returned to her room, she suddenly collapsed to the ground.
She used to share a room with Qiu Shuang.
Qiu Shuang's bed was right opposite hers.
But now everything about Qiushuang has disappeared, as if the Song family had never existed.
But……
She knew why Qiu Shuang died!
Autumn Frost, she...
Qiuyue covered her mouth in despair, not daring to make a sound.
After what seemed like an eternity, she began to sob softly.
During dinner, Lai's mother told Si Niannian everything about Qiuyue's movements, and then added in a low voice at the end: "The person who should have gone with the young lady that day was not Qiushuang, but she insisted on going."
Before leaving, Qiu Shuang secretly met with Ling Shuang, and the next day Qiu Shuang asked someone to send five taels of silver home.
Si Niannian already knew all this.
Autumn Moon knows too.
Si Niannian casually fiddled with the spoon in her hand. Mama Lai continued, "I've also heard that there seems to be some progress on the Fifth Young Master's apprenticeship application."
Si Niannian's eyes flickered slightly, as if she were curious: "Really?"
Don't you want her to seek help from Jiegean?
Madam Lai's tone was complicated: "In the few days since the young lady returned, Miss Ying from the Duke's Mansion and the Marquis have both sent things, all of which went directly to Jiuyou Hall without going through the madam's hands."
This action was already beneath Madam Song's dignity, yet she said nothing.
Because she felt guilty.
The people at the soup kitchen that day weren't just from the Song family.
There are people outside criticizing that Si Niannian, the biological daughter who was recognized, is not valued. Otherwise, why would she have been thrown into the bandit's den?
Others might dare to speak out, but Madam Song dared not admit that she was an unkind mother, nor did she dare to risk asking the Duke's mansion for help at this critical juncture.
So, with a change of heart, the Song family turned to others for help.
“The person we’re asking for help from isn’t an outsider,” Lai’s mother said in a low voice. “It’s Zheng Yunliang, the eldest son of Minister Zheng.”
The Zheng family originated from Yujing. Three generations of their ancestors were officials, and at their peak, the Zheng family even produced a high-ranking official who held the rank of first grade.
Although they have declined over the years, their family heritage remains, and compared to the Song family, which is just a small sesame seed, they are still a significant force.
Lord Song and Vice Minister Zheng were classmates and later became even closer in their official careers. Three years ago, their families reached an agreement to strengthen their ties through marriage, arranging a marriage between Song Qinghan and Zheng Yunliang, who were of suitable age.
Zheng Yunliang is a newly appointed scholar who passed the imperial examination last year and is the next head of the Zheng family, whom they are grooming to become. He is currently enjoying great success and he and Song Qinghan are a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.
Si Niannian calmly recalled the news related to Zheng Yunliang, then paused: "Does he have connections?"
Jie Ge'an had already forbidden Song Mo from entering the area, so how could Song Qinghan's fiancé possibly find another way?
That's amazing?
Mother Lai said blankly, "I can't say for sure about that."
She only knew to tell Si Niannian the information she had found out, but she really couldn't understand the intricacies of it all.
Si Niannian suppressed a laugh and said, "Alright, let's continue to inquire."
She wanted to see what connections Zheng Yunliang had!
Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.
The day before Si Niannian mentioned Zheng Yunliang's name, the man came to visit the Song family.
Not only did they come, but Madam Song also insisted that Si Niannian go out to meet the guests.
Si Niannian became increasingly casual in front of Lai's mother, listlessly saying, "Does she take me for some girl from a brothel?"
Receiving guests?
What kind of scoundrel has arrived?
Lai's mother was extremely nervous: "Girl, you mustn't say such things!"
If these words were to reach the ears of the madam, Si Niannian would surely be scolded again!
Si Niannian yawned nonchalantly, but when she arrived at the place, she found that the guest she was supposed to meet was not there. The first person she met was Song Mo, who was lame!
Song Mo stared coldly at Si Niannian, as if he wanted to pounce on her and bite a piece of her flesh: "How dare you show your face in front of me?"
Si Niannian asked with amusement, "What do you mean by that, Fifth Brother?"
"I haven't done anything wrong, so why shouldn't I dare?"
Song Mo's limp was entirely his own fault.
Si Niannian smashed his leg, as if it were perfectly justified.
Song Mo was so angry that his face contorted with rage. He wanted to grab the teacup and smash it in Si Niannian's face, but for some reason, he held back.
Song Mo scoffed, "You don't actually think I'm looking for you because of that apprenticeship certificate, do you?"
"Si Niannian, don't think too highly of yourself. I don't need you at all!"
Zheng Yunliang has already said that he can use his father's connections to get him the apprenticeship certificate, and it's almost done now.
Even if Si Niannian refuses to help him, he will still get into Qingyang Academy as he wishes!
To him, Si Niannian was a useless piece of trash from beginning to end!
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