klisemfg Chapter 33 There are plenty of fine young men in the city
Chapter 33 There are plenty of fine young men in the city
"Madam Xu, what are you doing? Get up quickly."
Liu Ruyan quickly helped the person up. After learning the whole story, her face lit up with a smile. As women from the capital, they had naturally heard about Madam Xu's search for her biological daughter, but they never expected that it would be Zhen'er who helped them find her.
“Madam Song, thanks to your daughter, otherwise I would have lived my whole life in a daze, not even knowing that God had sent my daughter back to me.”
"Please come inside and have a seat." Liu Ruyan smiled and welcomed the Xu family into the house, then said to Song Zhiyu, "Go and call Zhen'er here quickly."
Seeing his mother's happy expression, Song Zhiyu couldn't help but find it amusing. She had been worried that his fifth sister would cause trouble, but now she was all smiles. He thought his fifth sister was quite capable.
Grand Tutor Xu held a stable position in the court. Even when his father was alive, Grand Tutor Xu did not think much of his family. Censors had always disliked the rudeness of military men, and everyone had long been used to it.
However, now that the fifth sister has helped the Xu family find their biological daughter, and Madam Xu is being so polite, Grand Tutor Xu will probably be more polite to them in the future.
Song Ruozhen had anticipated that the Xu family would come to express their gratitude, and she responded to Madam Xu's thanks with humility and politeness.
“I am also very happy that Mrs. Xu’s family can be reunited.”
Xu Yue'er, who had just been reunited with her family, stepped forward excitedly, "Miss Song, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would never have been able to reunite with my biological parents in this lifetime, let alone have the chance to be with them."
“Miss Xu, you and Madam Xu are both kind-hearted people. Even Heaven cannot bear to separate you. Even without me, I believe you will recognize each other sooner or later.”
Song Ruozhen smiled slightly. What she said was not a lie. Madam Xu had accumulated good deeds, and Miss Xu was also a kind person. Although there would inevitably be some detours along the way, they would recognize each other sooner or later.
"If Miss Song doesn't mind, would you like to be my friend?" Xu Yue'er asked expectantly.
"of course."
Madam Xu was also delighted. "Madam Song, please bring Miss Song to our residence more often in the future. It is a blessing for our Xu family to be on good terms with you."
Liu Ruyan was flattered. Grand Tutor Xu was one of the senior officials of the court. Countless officials wanted to befriend him, but none of them had any way to do so. Unexpectedly, she had such a good opportunity because of her daughter.
"Thank you, Madam Xu."
Xu Ruolan held Liu Ruyan's hand and said, "I know that General Song has been out of contact since the last battle. I think no news is good news. With General Song's abilities, he must just be temporarily delayed by his injury and will be back soon."
"I hope so." Liu Ruyan's eyes were slightly red. She had been hoping for this every day, and even though everyone said the hope was slim, she had never given up. She always felt that the master would not just give up on them like that.
"I've heard about the annulment of the engagement. It's Lin Hou's fault for not having a good eye for such a wonderful girl as Miss Song. There are plenty of fine young men in the capital. My son is not yet married, so why don't we have a chance to meet him?"
Xu Ruolan's eyes were full of affection. The more she looked at Song Ruozhen, the more she liked her. She had heard many rumors about Miss Song in the capital. She was well-educated, beautiful and intelligent, and could help the family manage the business. She was simply the best candidate to be the head of the family.
While some might see this annulment as extreme, she saw nothing wrong with it. After all, it was Lin Hou who had humiliated her first, and if it were her daughter, she wouldn't have let her suffer in silence.
Liu Ruyan was slightly surprised. Xu Taifu's son was also a renowned scholar in the capital. He was the third-ranked scholar in the last imperial examination. He was exceptionally handsome and was a very popular figure in the capital.
The reason he hasn't gotten married yet isn't because he can't find a suitable one, but because the Xu family values him and they have to choose the most suitable one. Now... they've actually taken a liking to Zhen'er.
Song Ruozhen gave her mother a wink. She had finally managed to break off the engagement and just wanted to stay at home to enjoy her family's wealth and live a life of leisure. Why was her mother in such a hurry to arrange a marriage for her?
Married life is never as happy as staying at home.
“Then it’s settled. You must come next time.” Xu Ruolan made the decision immediately. “I won’t bother you any longer. Please accept these gifts. They are all from our heartfelt wishes.”
Xu Yue'er also looked delighted, "Miss Song, my older brother is a very nice person."
“Miss Xu, please listen to me…”
Before Song Ruozhen could finish speaking, Xu Yue'er smiled and said, "My family is having a family reunion banquet for me in a few days. You must come!"
"Hey, at least let me finish..."
Watching Madam Xu and her daughter leave, Song Ruozhen's clear eyes revealed helplessness. They really were mother and daughter; their personalities of not letting people finish speaking were exactly the same…
“Zhen’er, go to the Xu family’s family’s family recognition banquet in a few days. Now everyone knows that this matter is related to you. If you don’t go, it might not be appropriate.”
Liu Ruyan thought that Xu Taifu's son was no less than Lin Hou, and even had a more illustrious family background. In addition, Zhen'er had found Miss Xu and had done a favor for the Xu family. If she really married into the family, she would not be wronged and would be marrying into a higher social class.
"Young Master Xu is a rising star in the capital. Even your second brother has praised his writing before. If..."
"Stop." Song Ruozhen raised her hand. "Mother, I just broke off the engagement. Lin Zhiyue and Qin Shuangshuang have ruined my reputation and are trying to smear me. If I get engaged so soon, wouldn't I be giving them a free opportunity?"
Liu Ruyan couldn't help but feel anxious, "How can this be your fault? Lord Lin has wasted two years of your youth, are you going to let it continue?"
“Brother Xu’s talent is indeed first-rate. I have read his articles before, and they are truly remarkable and admirable,” Song Yi’an quietly offered his support.
Song Ruozhen: "???"
"Zhen'er, tell your mother, how exactly did you know about this?" Liu Ruyan couldn't help but wonder. It was good that her daughter had this ability, but the events of the past two days were too strange.
Zhen'er had never done these things before.
“Mother, this is a strange thing. Ever since I was jilted that day, I felt very traumatized, and then many things appeared in my mind, such as… the ability to see ghosts.”
Song Ruozhen delivered the prepared statement. Unless she stopped using this skill, she would have to clarify the matter sooner or later.
Instead of hiding it, she should just tell the truth. After all, she is Song Ruozhen now, no doubt about it, and she doesn't need to worry about her family having doubts.
Upon hearing this, not only Liu Ruyan, but even Song Yi'an and Song Zhiyu were dumbfounded.
"Yin Yang Eyes?"
They had naturally heard of this skill, but they never imagined that it would fall into the hands of their own younger sister.
"The lotus pond from the other day..."
“That’s right.” Song Ruozhen nodded. “I only learned about this after I gained this ability. Not only the things buried in the lotus pond, but also the bracelet that my second brother was wearing before had problems.”