That Sun Family Madam Song mentioned earlier is probably indeed the Sun Family she knew about.
Yu State is not too small nor too big, especially with marriages between families not being uncommon. This intricate web of kinship relationships probably connects all the aristocratic families in Yu State if traced back three generations.
If that’s the case, some things now make sense.
Madam Song hadn’t mentioned anything about the Sun Family’s birthday banquet when she arrived yesterday. She probably had no intention to go, as the birthday party is hosted by the Sun Family, the maternal home of the third Madam. How could Madam Song, as the second Madam, be in the mood to attend such an event?
But suddenly this morning she said she was going to congratulate the Sun Family. Perhaps it has something to do with Song Ya Lan’s disappearance. Looks like Madam Song has confirmed that Song Ya Lan is in the Sun Family. On the surface, she is going to celebrate the birthday, but in reality, she’s probably going to retrieve someone.
Xin He couldn’t help but chuckle, "This is rather a grand play."
Xiaochai said, "Now the Sun family has a relationship with the Song family. I’m afraid the Sun family will use the Song family’s influence to deal with you, Madam. You should be careful."
Xin He patted his head, "I know, don’t worry, I have a sense of propriety in this matter."
Only then did Xiaochai laugh obediently, "Alright."
Xin He quickly returned to the East Warm Chamber, where Madam Song was sitting by the window, looking at the blossoming flowers in the garden.
It is the time of spring renewal now; a great time for all living things. This East Warm Chamber was in a great position, right next to the waterside pavilion. On the other side of the pavilion was the garden. From the window, there was a great view of the landscape outside. Very comfortably situated.
"I kept Madam Song waiting." Xin He smiled.
Madam Song smiled softly: "There is no such thing as a long wait. In fact, I took a brief rest here just now, and it only dawned on me later that it’s the season of blooming flowers. Your garden, Lady Mu, is very beautiful."
"If Madam Song likes it, I can take you for a walk in the garden one day."
But Madam Song shook her head with a smile, "I wish I could, but I don’t have the leisure time that Madam Mu has. Each of us tends to ignore the most beautiful sight around us while rushing around for all sorts of troubles. I am just a vulgar person who does not have the good fortune of Madam Mu."
There was depth in what Madam Song said, but it was also very sincere.
She thought that Xin He was indeed fortunate. No parents-in-law, no sisters-in-law nor concubines, and she didn’t even need to socialize much. She thought Master Mu treated his wife well, and protected her well too.
Every time Madam Song looked at Xin He, she couldn’t help thinking. If my daughter could marry such a kind husband, her life would be comfortable.
It’s no wonder she had these thoughts. In her world, women are subject to men; before marriage, their comfort depends on the father; after marriage, their comfort depends on the husband. She never thought that women can also be independent.
What she did not expect was that a woman who only follows the Three Obediences and Four Virtues could not control a man like Marquis Mu, or even if she won his heart, she would hardly be able to follow him, and would be increasingly self-abasement and even exhausted by his side. However, a woman like Xin He who can keep pace with him is truly destined to be with him for a lifetime.
Xin He just smiled and did not speak. Madam Song only saw her comfortable side, but she didn’t know about Xin He’s secret calculations and management. Xin He is not really fortunate in this world, after all, who could live entirely as they please without any worries being protected by another person?
Perhaps there used to be, like Duan Lan, but once people have desires, things can change.
"Madam Song shouldn’t overwork herself, after all, we live our lives for ourselves. Don’t let yourself feel wronged." Xin He comforted.
Madam Song smiled and nodded, but it was unclear whether she took it to heart.
Xin He didn’t say much, she switched topics and asked, "Madam Song said earlier that she was going to attend the Madame of Sun Family. Is it Sun Family from Lian’an Town?"
"Yes, it is them." Madam Song looked indifferent, as Xin He expected, Madam Song and the Sun Family had a very ordinary relationship.
Second Lady Song and Third Lady Song must have had disagreements. As the maternal home of the third lady, how could the Sun family have a good relationship with the second lady? They probably felt compelled to visit this time.
Xin He then chuckled, "So it’s that Sun family. I’ve heard long ago that Sun Family is one of the richest families in Lian’an Town, owning about half the property there. The birthday feast of Madame Sun must be spectacular. It’s a pity that I can’t partake in it."
As soon as Madam Song heard the word "Sun Family", there was a flash of disdain in her eyes, but she said, "There’s not much to see. Which old lady doesn’t have a grand event on her birthday? It would be more trouble than it’s worth with all the people and events. It would be better not to go."
She then looked at Xin He and said, "If Madam Mu wants to go take a look, why not come with me? I don’t know many people in Lian’an Town. It could offer us some company." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
Xin He laughed, "That would be an honor."
"What honor? I just fear that you will be inconvenienced going out with your pregnancy."
"No problem, the doctor just checked me, saying that I have been too lazy and dull lately. It would be better if I go out less, and the Sun Family is not far away. I am bored if I stay idle anyway. I might as well go to get some extra joy."
"Good, let’s go together." Madam Song was also delighted. She initially resented the idea of going to the Sun Family, particularly dealing with it alone was a hassle. Going with Xin He would at least provide her with someone to talk to.
After talking to Madam Song for a while, Xin He went back to her room to change and prepare to go out.
As Xiaoyu was helping Xin He select her clothes, she expressed her worry, "Madam is really going to the Sun Family? It’s a dirty place. Why should madam go? Be careful not to get involved in any sort of trouble."
Xin He retorted softly, "I don’t intend to get involved in Sun Family’s dirty affairs, but can the Sun Family let me go? The Sun Family has taken action against Huamanlou, the matter has been suppressed, but it hasn’t ended here. With some people, one can’t show the slightest bit of leniency, otherwise, they might assume you’re easy to bully, and there would be no peace."
"But with madam being pregnant, I can’t rest easy. If the master knows it..." Xiaoyu sighed helplessly.
Xin He blinked, "Don’t worry. I’m just going out for a walk, attending a birthday feast. What could he say?"
The reason Xin He insists to go is not only because of the Sun Family’s ill intentions towards Huamanlou. The sudden appearance of the Great Prince in Lian’an Town made her more convinced that Song Family is a deep pool. She needs to investigate.
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