Chapter 246 Spoiled
When Song Wan'er heard her sister's words, she was overjoyed. She took Mrs. Mu's hand and walked all the way to the flower hall, talking about how much thought and preparation Song Anlan had put into her coming-of-age ceremony.
The Song family's parents had passed away early, leaving only the brother and sister to depend on each other. When Song Anlan thought he was dying, he made plans for Song Wan'er's future, even going so far as to marry Chunzhi and raise someone else's child in the Song family...
Now that Song Anlan is in good health, he will personally organize a coming-of-age banquet for Song Wan'er. Naturally, he will not be stingy with money and will definitely make it as lively as possible.
Seeing Song Wan'er like this, Madam Mu smiled and joked, "After the coming-of-age ceremony, you will be an adult and can get married. Do you have a favorite boy in mind? Tell us about it. I have also made preparations to marry off my second daughter."
Song Wan'er blushed all of a sudden, "Mother! How can you make fun of me like this?"
Chunzhi was not in the capital these days, so Song Wan'er went to the Mu Mansion whenever she had time. Her relationship with Madam Mu became closer and closer, and now they were like real daughters to each other.
When Mrs. Mu returned to Beijing, Chunzhi was already twenty years old, had her own child, and was preparing for her marriage. Although the mother and daughter had a deep affection for each other, Chunzhi was no longer the little girl who would stick to her mother all day long.
But Song Wan'er was different. She lost her parents when she was young and was well protected by her brother. She was at the most delicate and lively age. With Madam Mu as her stepmother, she was naturally extremely lovable.
Invisibly, this made up for some of Mrs. Mu's regret of losing her beloved daughter for many years and not being able to watch Chunzhi grow up.
Madam Mu said, "This is not a joke. Men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough. What's wrong with saying this?"
Chunzhi also said, "Mother is absolutely right."
"That's what mother and sister said..." Song Wan'er blushed slightly and smiled, "Then I want someone who is good-looking. It doesn't matter if he's an official or not. After all, our Song family is just merchants, so there's no need to make an effort to marry someone above our status. It doesn't matter if he's rich or not. My brother makes more than enough money, and I can't spend it all in eight lifetimes. The most important thing is that he has a good temper like my brother, and he's a decent person. It would be best if he knows martial arts. He'd also like to play the piano, the flute, write storybooks, and make delicious chestnut cakes..."
Miss Song has loved reading storybooks since she was a child. She likes the chivalrous heroes in the books the most, who are brave and loyal, and whose spirit of righteousness moves the whole country.
If not for this, she wouldn't have been nearly deceived by Jiang San before.
Fortunately, he woke up in time and no major disaster occurred.
But people's preferences are really hard to change. Even though Song Wan'er almost fell for the "hero", when Madam Mu asked her what kind of man she liked, she still liked heroes with chivalrous spirit and tender heart.
Chunzhi couldn't help laughing when she heard that, "Mother is asking what kind of man you like, not asking you to make a wish here."
According to Song Wan'er's requirements, her future husband must not only be proficient in both civil and military affairs, but also be proficient in musical arts, and be able to both be a lady in the living room and a good cook in the kitchen. Such an ideal husband is hard to find among millions of people.
"Ah? Can't make a wish?" Song Wan'er also knew that asking so much seemed a bit excessive, so she quickly stopped herself and said, "Then I won't be so greedy. I'll just ask for someone who really, really likes me. If he likes me, he will naturally treat me well, and everything else will be easy to deal with."
As they were talking, they entered the flower hall. Huo Yanran had arrived a little earlier and had already sat down to drink tea.
Madam Mu, along with Mu Qingshan and Song Anlan who followed, immediately bowed and greeted the princess, "May the Thirteenth Princess be well."
Huo Yanran stood up and helped Madam Mu, saying softly, "We are all family, no need to be polite, please sit down."
Xiaoxing was held in Yuzhu's arms. When he saw his mother coming, he immediately became restless and waved his arms to ask his mother to hold him.
Chunzhi reached out and took the child over, and asked Mrs. Mu and the others to sit down.
Several people thanked the princess and took their seats.
Mrs. Mu hadn't seen Xiaoxing for a long time and missed him very much, so she sat next to Chunzhi and played with the child.
After being teased by Madam Mu for a while, Xiao Xing was willing to be held by her grandmother. Chunzhi took the opportunity to stand up and said to Cui'er, "Bring me the letter from my brother."
"Yes." Cui'er took it and handed it to Chunzhi with both hands.
Chunzhi then handed it to Mu Qingshan, "Dad, Xizhou is currently in need of capable people. My brother is staying in Xizhou to serve the people and won't be back for a while. I wrote a letter home for you and mother."
Mu Qingshan reached out to take the letter from home and opened it immediately.
There was only one page of letter paper in the envelope, and Mu Kaiji's letter only had a few words, almost the same as Chunzhi said. He said that Xizhou was short of people now, and he wanted to stay there to do his best for the people. He hoped that his parents in the capital would take care of their health and not worry about him.
After reading it, Mu Qingshan said with some satisfaction: "A good man should devote his whole heart to the people and seek their welfare. Kaiji is doing a good job in Xizhou. This is what a man of my Mu family should do."
Chunzhi said, "It's good that my brother has such an ambition, but the situation in Xizhou is difficult now, and he will inevitably suffer a lot there."
Madam Mu couldn't help hugging Xiao Xinghui and couldn't let go. She found time to say, "How hard can Xizhou be? Can it be worse than exile? Don't worry, your brother has experienced hardships and is not that squeamish."
“Suffering a little when you are young is also a kind of experience.”
Mu Qingshan said as he put the letter away and put it in his sleeve.
Everyone sat in the flower hall and talked for a long time. When it was time for dinner, they had dinner together. It was not until night fell that Mu Qingshan and his wife and Song Anlan got up and left.
Chunzhi took Song Wan'er and others to see them out.
The early spring night breeze was still a little chilly. As soon as they reached the door, Madam Mu told them to hurry back. "Just send them here. Chunzhi has returned to the capital. If you want to see her in the future, just come home. No need to send her off."
Chunzhi said softly, "Okay, then Daddy and Mommy, take care."
Mu Qingshan nodded, took Madam Mu onto the carriage, and left first.
Before leaving, Song Anlan gently instructed her sister, "Chunzhi just came back from Xizhou and must be tired from traveling. You should sleep alone tonight and don't bother her."
When Song Wan'er heard this, she immediately said, "Brother, what are you talking about? Am I such an ignorant person?"
Song Anlan looked at his sister, but smiled without saying anything.
"Okay." Under the gaze of her brother, Song Wan'er whispered, "I was thinking about sleeping with my sister..." It seemed that she was indeed not very sensible.
Chunzhi smiled and said, "Wan'er is willing to come and accompany me. I am so happy. How can I be ignorant?"
When Song Wan'er heard this, she instantly recovered and said, "Sister still loves me the most."
Song Anlan smiled and said, "Just spoil her."
Chunzhi raised her eyebrows slightly, "Compared to my brother, how can I be considered spoiled?"
The one who spoils Song Wan'er the most is obviously Song Anlan himself.
Upon hearing this, Huo Yanran teased the two of them, "You two are about the same, so why don't you stop competing?"
Everyone present couldn't help laughing when they heard this.
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