After these few interactions, Xin He could see that Madam Song is a person of character, and Xin He happened to get to know her.
"When will you come?"
"Any day in these next few days, depending on when Madam is free." Shulan replied with a laugh.
"Then, how about the day after tomorrow?" Xin He suggested.
Shulan paused before responding, "On the day after tomorrow, it seems that Flower Pavilion is planning to introduce a girl group. Will Madam have time?" 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
Xin He smiled and said, "It’s okay. Madam Chen has been with me for so long, she already knows well how to manage such an event. I don’t need to be there specifically to supervise. And besides, Lian’an Town is most lively on the day after tomorrow. It won’t be too boring for Madam Song if she comes."
In these past few days, Flower Pavilion announced they were introducing new talent. The demand for the debut performance invitations have been overwhelmingly high, with black market prices skyrocketing. The two hundred long-term customers who were fortunate to receive an invitation felt proud and praised Flower Pavilion.
Because of last year’s sensational launch of Ah Lian, Hua Rao, and others, it’s been more than half a year since new talent was introduced. So naturally, the anticipation is even greater than before.
After all, Flower Pavilion’s strength and foundation have already been established. Looking at the honor before the ten girls’ debut, one can foresee their glory afterwards.
This has been a priority for Ji Xinhe since the Spring Fashion Show at the Winding Pavilion ended.
However, all the work wasn’t only done by Xinhe herself, she entrusted Madam Chen to handle it. Madam Chen was quick to pick up as she had seen how Xin He organized the courtesan competition last year. So, despite being busy, everything was in good order. Xin He was reassured, so she planned to entrust this event to Madam Chen.
And by the day after tomorrow, Lian’an Town will be lively for sure. The event at Flower Pavilion has attracted attention throughout Yu State, with many people flocking in to watch. When Madam Song comes to this small town, she won’t find it boring.
"Yes." Shulan bowed before exiting to reply to the ones who sent congratulatory cards.
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Song Family.
The servant who sent the congratulatory card to the Mu family returned, immediately reporting back to his mistress.
"Lady Mu is delighted and said she will be available the day after tomorrow. Second Madam is invited to visit." The servant respectfully relayed.
Xu Shi smiled and nodded, "That’s good."
She hadn’t seen Ji Xinhe since the spring fashion show at the Winding Pavilion half a month ago. In these past few days, she did miss her somewhat. They got along well and Xu Shi was pregnant. Naturally, she thought she should pay visit to Xin He.
Song Ya Lan laughed approvingly by the side, "Second Aunt is going out to play, don’t forget to take Lan Er with you. Lan Er wants to go too."
Xu Shi paused, asking, "You want to go?"
Didn’t Song Ya Lan look down on Lady Mu the most?
Song Ya Lan laughed, "What is Second Aunt talking about? Regardless, our relationship with Lady Mu is quite deep. Plus, Lady Mu is currently pregnant. It’s right for us to visit. If I don’t go, won’t it make Lady Mu feel neglected?"
Song Ya Lan’s overly confident self-talk could only deceive a fool. However, everyone in this room was not a fool, especially the Second Madame of the Song Family.
Second Madam Song looked directly at Song Ya Lan and obviously asked for the opinion of her daughter.
Song Ya Lin tugged at the corner of her mouth to produce a dry smile, but didn’t say anything.
Second Madam Song probably understood that there was another reason, so she didn’t ask further. She casually said, "If you want to go, then go. Lin Er, you should also go."
If she were to accompany this troublesome niece out alone, she feared she would cause embarrassment and give her a hard time. If she took her daughter, calm and respectable, it would at least maintain the dignity of the Song Family.
Song Ya Lin chuckled, "Since Fifth Sister and I are both going, we should bring Fourth Sister and Sixth Sister along. They rarely get a chance to go out. Lady Mu is somewhat familiar with them. It will be much livelier if we all go."
Madam Song didn’t mind at all: "Hmm."
Song Ya Min and Song Ya Yun gratefully glanced at Song Ya Lin. After all, it was a rare opportunity for them concubines to go out. The mistress would hardly ever invite concubines’ daughters to social gatherings. If Song Ya Lin hadn’t suggested it, would they have had the chance to go out?
Song Ya Lin lightly laughed, turned her head to look at Song Ya Lan, but saw that she didn’t seem too pleased. She was not surprised. Song Ya Lan had a high self-esteem and was least willing to engage with the concubines’ daughters. However, she didn’t realize that one’s status is not determined by others, but by oneself.
But this life lesson is something Song Ya Lan might never understand in her whole life.
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In the evening, Xin He took Xiao Bei and Xiao Chai Huo to the Gui Lin Residence as a reward for their achievements. Not only did they have a feast, but they were also allowed to drink two glasses of grape wine, which delighted Xiao Bei.
"Sister, If I can drink a glass of grape wine every day, I’ll definitely become a top scholar for you in the future!" Xiao Bei said excitedly.
Xin He chuckled and served him a piece of roasted chicken, "You better calm down. Xiao Chai Huo hasn’t said this, has he? Speaking of it, he scored better than you and received the same reward you desired. Yet, he hasn’t said anything."
Only then did Xiao Bei remember, he quickly asked Xiao Chai Huo, "What reward do you want? Quickly tell my sister, she is in good mood now. You can get anything you want!"
Xin He laughed lightly and pinched Xiao Bei’s face. This naughty child.
However, Xiao Chai Huo just smiled and said, "I already have it."
"Have it?"
Xiao Chai Huo just lowered his head to eat. After passing the exam, she simply patted his head. She might have forgotten, but he felt it was the best reward.
Xiao Bei mistook Xiao Chai Huo for enjoying the feast and grape wine, so he proudly said to Xin He, "See, Xiao Chai Huo also likes this kind of reward! I wasn’t just thinking about myself."
Xin He snorted lightly and decided to ignore this naughty boy.
Shopkeeper Wu personally came in to serve them and asked, "Did Madam and Young Master Ji enjoy their meal? Shall I add a few more dishes?"
"No need, shopkeeper Wu. You don’t need to attend to me, go about your business." Xin He smiled.
"Ay ya, Madam, you’re now half the owner. How dare I neglect you!" As shopkeeper Wu was speaking, he turned to look at Xiao Chai Huo at the side, and couldn’t resist asking, "Who is this... "
Xin He laughed, "His name is Li Nan. He passed the juvenile student examination along with Xiao Bei."
"Ah, I see, congratulations, congratulations!" Shopkeeper Wu cheerfully replied.
Then Xin He turned to Xiao Chai Huo and laughed, "Now that you have a title, it’s no longer appropriate to call you Xiao Chai Huo. From now on, we should call you by your real name."
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