Su Yuanzhou raised his eyebrows when he heard this. "You figured it out? Third Aunt is also worried that Fifth Sister will be wronged after entering the family. After all, the Marquis's wife is from the Wang family."
In fact, Song Hongshen could guess the reason without Su Yuanzhou saying anything.
To be fair, if it was Wanwan who was humiliated like this, as her brother, he would probably also want to cancel the engagement for his sister.
Seeing Song Hongshen lowering his eyes and remaining silent, Su Yuanzhou continued, "Now that we've come to this, tell me what you think. If you also want to cancel the engagement, I'll tell Third Uncle..."
Before he could finish his words, Song Hongshen said firmly, "I don't agree to cancel the engagement. Marriage is such a serious matter that it cannot be treated lightly."
As they were about to reach the gate, Song Hongshen said again, "Please keep me here for a while, and then arrange for me to meet the Fifth Miss. I have something to tell her."
Su Yuanzhou rolled his eyes at him and said, "You want to meet someone in private, and you still want me to keep you?"
Song Hongshen suddenly said in a deep voice, "You probably don't know what your sister has been researching recently. Just based on what she's come up with, do you believe that no one can protect her except me?"
Su Yuanzhou paused. What did he mean? Zhilan was just a teenager. What else could she possibly be researching? She couldn't possibly be making firearms, could she?
But Song Hongshen spoke so confidently that Su Yuanzhou could not take it lightly.
So when everyone was about to leave, Su Yuanzhou suddenly said, "Lord Zhongyong, please stay. I have some official business to discuss with you."
Although Song Zan was surprised, he didn't say anything.
In this way, Song Hongshen stayed in Prince Ning's Mansion with full legitimacy.
He was not in a hurry to see Su Zhilan, but met Su Chengxun first.
In Su Yuanzhou's study, Su Chengxun, Song Hongshen and Su Yuanzhou sat down according to their age.
Song Hongshen spoke first, "Uncle Su, I know the Su family wants to cancel the engagement. But the Song family is sincere about the marriage, so please be cautious, Uncle Su."
Su Chengxun hadn't expected Song Hongshen to stay specifically to discuss this matter. The Song family's attitude remained uncertain, but Song Hongshen's was clear.
"I agree with what my nephew said, but as parents, we are more concerned about our children. Marriage also depends on fate. With Zhilan's personality, I'm afraid she is not suitable for marrying into a wealthy family."
The couple had just reached a consensus to call off the marriage with the Song family. Su Zhilan looked dignified and steady, but in fact she was very decisive. It would be better to find a family of comparable background, where life would be more comfortable.
He didn't expect his daughter to get promoted or become rich, he just wanted her to have a smooth life. Besides, his daughter was still young, so if he looked for another two years, he would be able to find a suitable family for her.
Su Chengxun's meaning is already very clear.
Su Chengxun speculated that Song Hongshen would have left after hearing these words. After all, given Song Hongshen's status, he wouldn't have stooped so low as to ask to marry the Su family's daughter.
But after waiting for a long time, Song Hongshen did not get up to say goodbye. He was still drinking tea leisurely.
After a moment, Song Hongshen finally put down his teacup and said, "Uncle Su, Yuanzhou, we are all family, so I will be frank."
"With the Fifth Miss's talent, there aren't many families to choose from in the capital. Marrying into the Song family is probably her best option."
Su Chengxun raised his head abruptly, "What does your Highness mean by this?"
Su Yuanzhou also looked at Song Hongshen. Song Hongshen had said this before, but he didn't say it clearly.
Song Hongshen took out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Su Chengxun.
"Uncle Su, please look, this was painted by the Fifth Miss."
Su Yuanzhou took a closer look and said casually, "Isn't this a shipbuilding blueprint? Our fourth sister wants to go into the shipping business, and our fifth sister might have learned it from Uncle Hai. It's not a big deal to just draw a couple of them."
Su Chengxun knew more about this than Su Yuanzhou. He stared at the drawings in his hand without saying a word.
Song Hongshen said, "Uncle Su should be able to tell that this isn't just any ordinary ocean-going cargo ship. With her talent and understanding of shipboard weaponry, she could create a warship even more powerful than the current warships of the Great Zhou."
"Uncle Su, think about it, if this gets out, will it cause a stir in the court?"
Su Yuanzhou's expression changed slightly, and he immediately understood what Song Hongshen meant.
Su Chengxun took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "She was just drawing for fun. She won't draw again in the future."
Song Hongshen shook his head. "Uncle, there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. By then, not to mention the princes, I'm afraid even the emperor will want her to enter the palace."
If Su Zhilan were a man, with such talent, she would have risen to prominence immediately. But she was an unmarried girl, without even the slightest ability to protect herself.
Su Chengxun looked at Song Hongshen meaningfully again, "If I marry into the Song family, will I not be afraid of the Song family?"
Song Hongshen smiled and said, "Uncle, you may not know this yet, but the Emperor intends for me to take over the navy along the southeast coast. Japanese pirates have been rampant in recent years, and after the Fujian Governor Cheng Xuewen and his entire family were exiled, the Fujian navy's combat effectiveness has been declining."
"The Emperor intends to reorganize the Fujian Navy, and I am currently his best candidate. Uncle, do you think that with the abilities of the Song family and I, we can't protect the Fifth Young Lady?"
Not only can he keep Su Zhilan, but he can also let her do what she likes.
Su Yuanzhou looked at Song Hongshen deeply, and wanted to say something but held it back.
Song Hongshen added, "I know what my uncle and aunt are thinking. I can guarantee that my mother will never take her anger out on the Fifth Miss because of the Wang cousin's matter."
"Even if there really is some rift between the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law, I won't let her suffer any injustice."
"Besides, I have my own palace. I won't live in the Song family's old house after I get married. If I go to Fujian to command the navy, I will naturally take the princess with me."
Su Chengxun pondered over Song Hongshen's words word by word, and his previous decision began to waver.
After thinking for a while, he finally said, "The marriage will continue as usual. I hope my nephew can keep his word."
Later, Song Hongshen proposed to meet Su Zhilan alone. Su Chengxun agreed and asked Su Yuanzhou to accompany him.
Su Zhilan, who was originally talking to her two sisters, heard that her father wanted to see her for something, and immediately followed the maid who led the way.
When she entered a reception hall in the outer courtyard, she found that the people waiting for her inside were Song Hongshen and Su Yuanzhou.
After Su Zhilan came in, Song Hongshen looked at Su Yuanzhou and glanced outside the door.
Su Yuanzhou glared at him unhappily, but still walked out.
Seeing her brother go out, Su Zhilan felt a little nervous.
He bowed and said, "Greetings to the prince."
Song Hongshen hummed, "Now you know which prince I am? The Su family wants to cancel the engagement, what do you think?"
His question was so direct that Su Zhilan was stunned.
She said subconsciously: "I...I always listen to my parents."
Song Hongshen snorted.
"Fifth Miss, now that you've taken advantage of me, you want to kick me out?"
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