Madam Yan came the next day.
When she arrived, she also brought two rattles of different colors and styles for Song Jisu.
"You’ve gone to such expense again!" Madam Qian said appreciatively, smiling as she invited her to sit on the beauty couch by the window, and softly explained the reason for inviting her.
Madam Yan was stunned.
She hadn’t expected that Yuan Yunzhong was investigating a case and that Song Jiyun had pretended to be an unmarried couple.
"What will Boss Song do in the future?" Madam Yan asked anxiously.
In the future, Song Jiyun still had to marry and have children, and such matters usually affected girls more severely.
Madam Qian also felt quite helpless and said, "You probably heard about the situation afterwards; we had no choice. Fortunately, Lord Yuan helped, otherwise who knows what might have happened?"
She sometimes felt scared just thinking about it.
Madam Yan sighed and said, "Don’t worry, besides our Old Master Yan, I won’t tell anyone else."
If she couldn’t be trusted, Madam Qian wouldn’t have approached her.
"I’m sorry to trouble you and Old Master Yan with this matter," she said as she grasped Madam Yan’s hand.
Madam Yan felt it was nothing serious, but the situation could be tricky for Song Jiyun in the future. However, Boss Song managing to have Lord Yuan step in to help her was indeed impressive.
She went to find Old Master Yan as soon as she returned home.
But Old Master Yan was not at home.
Her trusted nanny told her, "He went to the kiln factory with Chairman Ma to discuss which families to collaborate with on producing sweet white porcelain."
Previously disheartened, Old Master Yan had been ready to leave the kiln factory business to his son and just enjoy time with his grandchildren. But once Song Jiyun’s sweet white porcelain came out, Old Master Yan was energized once again. He not only stopped talking about handing over the kiln factory to his son but also kept meeting people as if he were representing Song Jiyun, eager to ensure the sweet white porcelain project was perfectly managed.
If it were any other time, Madam Yan might have waited for Old Master Yan to return, but since they had initiated the marriage discussions with the Song Family on behalf of the Xiong Family, it was now their responsibility to see it through from start to finish. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
She hurried to the Yan Family Kiln Factory.
Old Master Yan was happily chatting with Old Master Wu. Upon seeing Madam Yan, he even joked with her, "It’s broad daylight; even if I wanted to drink and have fun, I’d wait until night. What’s the rush?"
Madam Yan snorted at him and pulled him aside to quietly explain the situation with Yuan Yunzhong and Song Jiyun.
Old Master Yan was dumbfounded and took a while to come around, still incredulously asking, "Are you telling me the truth?"
"Could this be fake!" Madam Yan felt distressed thinking about what Song Jiyun would do in the future and said, "Not only do you need to make a trip immediately, but you also need to find a way to prevent the Xiong Family from spreading the word."
But there are no walls without cracks in this world.
She resignedly added, "Even if it has to be disclosed, it should be a year later. By then, Lord Yuan would have already left Jingde Town. Boss Song would also have found an excuse to shrug this matter off; even if it did come out then, it wouldn’t matter anymore."
"I understand the seriousness," Old Master Yan thought and his expression grew solemn, "Lord Yuan will have gone, but Boss Song still has to live here generation after generation. I’m afraid some people might be jealous of Boss Song’s talents and intentionally smear her, saying Boss Song tried to climb the social ladder and was dumped by Lord Yuan, and that would be troublesome."
Such matters could be passed down for a lifetime.
Madam Yan nodded repeatedly and said, "That’s exactly what I’m worried about!"
Old Master Yan thought about it and suddenly burst into laughter.
Madam Yan was puzzled.
Old Master Yan said, "You’re right, even scriptwriters wouldn’t dare to write it like this. Boss Song truly embodies ’a woman as capable as a man,’ and in Jingde Town, she really is something!"
He gave a thumbs up.
Madam Yan glared at him fiercely and said, "You’re still in the mood to joke!"
Old Master Yan repeatedly begged for mercy and found an excuse to leave Old Master Wu and the others to be entertained by his son. He himself drove a mule cart and rushed to Wuyuan overnight.
When he arrived at Xiong Mansion, Old Master Xiong was drowning his sorrows with alcohol.
"It seems our family’s marriage proposal with the Song Family might not happen!" he said to Mrs. Xiong accompanying him, "It seems we were just short of fate."
Mrs. Xiong disagreed and said, "The Song Family has gained a son-in-law who is an Inspector General, now those who approach them have either an agenda or are not in their right mind. If Boss Song is as good as you say, she will definitely be able to discern this. Who says our family doesn’t stand a chance? Maybe Boss Song thinks that people are no longer sincere and finds our family’s intentions the most genuine?"
She had never met Song Jiyun, and after speaking, she poured another cup of wine for Old Master Xiong and whispered, "Is the Song family’s daughter as beautiful as you said?"
Who doesn’t like beautiful people?
Boss Xiong nodded and said, "Not to mention Boss Song, I was shocked the first time I saw her. Even Madam Song is famously beautiful in Jingde Town. It is said that Boss Song had spent quite an effort in front of his father-in-law to marry her."
The couple were very surprised when they heard Old Master Yan had come. They exchanged a blank look, then one went to greet him at the door while the other hurried to arrange the banquet and lodging.
After Old Master Yan and Old Master Xiong had gone through a few rounds of drinks, Old Master Yan explained his purpose and sighed, "The Song Family didn’t want to keep you in the dark and specifically sent me to make things clear to your family to avoid any misunderstandings."
Not only Old Master Xiong but even Mrs. Xiong, who was eavesdropping behind the screen, was temporarily at a loss for words.
Old Master Yan looked visibly saddened.
Every family wants to climb up the social ladder; disappointment is only natural for the Xiong Family.
He picked up his wine cup and sipped thoughtfully when suddenly he heard a "snap" at his ear, and Boss Xiong slapped the table, causing the bowls and dishes to clink noisily.
Old Master Yan was startled and looked up to see Old Master Xiong’s eyes wide open, staring intently at him and saying, "Are you saying that Lord Yuan decided to help Boss Song at her request?"
"Yes!" Old Master Yan said, "Madam Song told us herself!"
"Excellent!" Old Master Xiong rejoiced, then respectfully filled Old Master Yan’s cup with wine and earnestly pleaded, "As an elder brother, you must help me with this favor by all means, and foster a good marriage alliance between the Xiong and Song families!"
Old Master Yan was a bit flabbergasted.
Old Master Xiong sighed, "Having someone like Lord Yuan work for her, Boss Song is truly remarkable!"
He also gave a thumbs up to Song Jiyun and continued, "While everyone desires a good marriage alliance, in the end, it all depends on oneself. Marrying a woman from the Song Family, our three generations will be worry-free. This is the true foundation to prosper. Moreover, the fact that the Song Family, in these turbulent times, specifically sent you to inform us openly, speaks volumes about their character and integrity.
"As the older sister acts like a mother, with such a sister, why should one worry about her siblings’ character?
"Please convey to the Song Family that the Xiong Family’s intentions remain unchanged. As long as they do not disdain our son for his mischief, they may choose any of my three sons."
"Honorable!" Old Master Yan was moved and raised his cup to clink with Old Master Xiong’s, saying, "Everyone knows that wealth is desirable, but they don’t realize that unguided wealth can vanish in an instant. Rest assured, I will do my utmost to see this marriage through and not disappoint you."
"Thank you very much!" Old Master Xiong stood up excitedly and offered a toast to Old Master Yan.
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