"So what does Minister Duan intend to do?" Qingyun asked awkwardly.
Duan Lan’s eyes grew cold, "We can’t wait any longer, we’ll make our move today!"
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Xin He didn’t go out today, because Mu Houchu told her not to go out for the next few days. Knowing that he was worried about her safety, she didn’t go out and cause trouble. If anything happened to her, it would be a burden for him.
However, not going out didn’t make her feel any more at ease. She was restless all day.
"Madam, the tea is getting cold. Shall I get you a fresh cup?" Xiaoyu whispered.
Xin He came back to her senses, glanced at the tea she had been holding for a long time without taking a sip, and put the cup down on the table beside her. She shook her head, "No need."
Xiaoyu said, "Madam, don’t worry too much. His Highness is not reckless. Minister Duan may not be His Highness’s match. Moreover, Minister Duan’s plot is now well known, and His Highness is cautious, so it should be fine."
Xin He sighed softly, "I hope so."
Although she tried to reassure herself with these thoughts, she couldn’t help but worry.
Shulan came in and said, "Madam, Madam Song has come."
Xin He nodded, "Please let her in."
"Yes." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
Mrs. Song was led in by Shulan and greeted Xin He respectfully.
Xin He smiled and told her to sit down, "What brings you here today?"
Mrs. Song smiled, "I came to Lian’an Town for some errands, and I thought I should pay you a visit on the way."
Xin He asked with some surprise, "What errands did you come to Lian’an Town for?"
Mrs. Song seemed a little embarrassed, "What else could it be? It’s naturally about Lin Lin’s marriage."
Xin He understood immediately.
Mrs. Song sighed softly, "The Great Prince’s marriage proposal was never meant to be. The delay has already lasted five years, and now that he has sent a letter breaking off the engagement, I feel relieved. I knew from the beginning that there was little hope for this marriage. Now that this engagement has been cancelled, Lin Lin is getting older, and she can’t afford any further delays. So I came to Lian’an Town to find a suitable family for her."
She was here to find a husband.
Lian’an Town was now the center of economic and political life in Yu State, surpassing the once renowned An City.
As a result, many prominent families in Yu State had moved to Lian’an Town, so it was natural for Mrs. Song to come to Lian’an Town in search of a good husband for Song Yalin.
Xin He smiled, "If there’s anything I can help with, please don’t hesitate to ask."
"There’s no need for that. You’ve already done me a great favor by passing on my message last time," Mrs. Song said.
"I’m just worried that you might not be too familiar with the prominent families in Lian’an Town, so you might miss some good matches. And if I could help in any way, it would make this marriage more prestigious," Xin He suggested with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Song was overwhelmed and quickly stood up to express her gratitude, "Thank you, Madam."
In the past, the Song family’s legitimate daughter would have had no need for prestige when marrying. As soon as they announced her availability, the best families in Man Yu State would come knocking on their door, wearing out their doorstep.
But now, not only was the Song family in decline, but Song Yalin had also become a laughingstock for being dumped by the Great Prince. Her reputation was tainted, and at the age of twenty, she was past her prime.
If Xin He could mediate and increase the prestige of Song Yalin’s marriage, it would undoubtedly be the best outcome for both Song Yalin and Mrs. Song.
Xin He laughed and said, "Don’t thank me just yet. I have a favor to ask of you."
Mrs. Song promptly replied, "Please let me know, Madam."
"I wonder if your sixth daughter has a marriage arrangement yet?" Xin He asked.
Mrs. Song paused, unsure why Xin He would suddenly ask about this low-profile, illegitimate daughter, but answered, "Not yet. She’s fourteen now, and it’s time to think about it. Once Lin Lin’s marriage is settled, I plan to find someone for her... "
Mrs. Song hesitated, then asked, "Does Madam have any good matches in mind for her?"
Xin He replied with a smile, "Indeed. I hope you won’t laugh at me, but I want to find a wife for my worthless brother."
Mrs. Song was momentarily stunned, apparently taken aback by this revelation, "You mean, for... "
Ji Bei?!
All the prominent families in Man Yu State were watching Ji Bei’s marriage prospects. At first, she thought about it too, but knowing Song Yalin was too old and the other daughters were illegitimate, she gave up the idea. Now, it seemed that this great opportunity fell right into their lap, and he actually wanted an illegitimate daughter?
This was the princess’s brother!
Xin He said with a smile, "If Mrs. Song thinks this is suitable, why not consider it?"
How could she not find this suitable?! It was such an honor!
Bearing Ji Bei’s current status, he could easily be matched with a legitimate daughter from any of Yu State’s prestigious families. Yet Xin He wanted to marry her illegitimate daughter. This was surely a blessing from their ancestors!
"The match is naturally the best we could hope for, but... " Mrs. Song couldn’t help but ask, "Why did Madam choose our sixth daughter? She is, after all, an illegitimate child."
Mrs. Song didn’t want to let any misunderstandings occur, so she honestly clarified the situation first.
Xin He, however, smiled and said, "Nothing is wrong with that. It’s Xiao Bei who took a liking to her. He told me so, and I had no choice but to come and ask you."
Mrs. Song exclaimed in astonishment, "Just because Young Master Ji likes her?"
This was truly unexpected.
"He is the youngest in our family and has had a hard life. That’s why I’m spoiling him now. Even when it comes to marriage, I don’t want him to settle for anything less than what he wants," Xin He smiled and shook her head, "Let him be."
Although she spoke like this, her tone was not full of helpless constraint, but rather joy that her brother was growing up and had found someone he liked. And how could that not be a good thing?
Mrs. Song smiled awkwardly and said, "Anyway, this marriage is perfect. I will report back to my husband and send our reply at a later date."
"Very well," Xin He agreed with a smile. "Then be careful on your way home, Mrs. Song. The refugees from Lian City are currently congregating around Junming Mountain, which is about halfway between Lian’an Town and An City. Make sure you stay low-key and don’t get into any trouble."
Mrs. Song laughed it off, "It’s okay, those refugees have dispersed."
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