Song Ci held the tea, listening to Madam Wei praising her precious niece’s ’impressive achievements’, and pieced together a story.
It was about an orphan girl who, with her own strength, exchanged a small portion of her wealth to win over the Clan Leader, achieving mutual benefits, thereby safeguarding most of her assets.
In short, when Wang Qiuman marries in the future, her dowry will definitely be generous. She is wealthy and capable, making her an ideal candidate for Lady of the household.
"She is truly impressive," Song Ci chuckled.
The words carried no sarcasm. At such a young age, to have the wisdom to protect her assets amidst multiple challenges, and to emerge from careful scheming, is truly impressive.
Song Ci even thought, could it be these ancient girls were raised on smart pills, so wise at such a young age, understanding human nature and knowing how to protect themselves? Then she thought of herself at twelve or thirteen, hmm, cuddling a Barbie doll, braiding its hair, and dressing it in flowery dresses?
However, Madam Wei believed Song Ci was displeased, so she said somewhat sullenly, "Actually, not particularly impressive, just a tad impressive. It’s inevitable, with only her left, if she didn’t toughen up, she’d be at others’ mercy. It’s like how poor children mature early. And her ability to escape from those predatory relatives, my late brother had laid some groundwork, having taught her closely while she was with him."
"I understand, the environment makes one grow," Song Ci nodded in agreement.
Madam Wei hurriedly added, "Yes, yes, elder sister truly sees things more clearly than others."
"You flatter me," Song Ci smiled and said, "The girl is a good child. In your household, there must be suitable young gentlemen as well."
Madam Wei’s heart sank, sensing little hope in the matter, and she responded with a bitter smile, "Dear elder sister, I sincerely wish to find a good marriage for this poor child. In my household, indeed some have set their eyes on her, but they are incapable illegitimate sons, endowed with little other than shamelessness. As for the legal sons..."
She showed a mocking smile, "My two daughters-in-law, how could they bear to let a widow’s eldest daughter marry the eldest son? You would laugh, all they want is to raise her as a Noble Concubine."
Song Ci pursed her lips, thinking, do you know I’m actually a sham, thus willing to let Song Si marry such a wife?
"Elder sister, I’m not trying to deceive you. Though your fourth son has no titles, still a bit of a playboy, at least he’s not like my illegitimate grandsons, and the Song Family’s family culture is decent, so I dared to bring up this suggestion," Madam Wei continued, "I merely thought if your fourth son cannot expand, it’s fine to maintain. He resembles his father, just marry a capable wife, live as a wealthy idler, and life would be stable."
Song Ci twitched her mouth, thinking, I just lack your words that my youngest is a scoundrel and should marry a formidable wife to maintain the household.
"The person I consider doesn’t count unless the child likes them. After all, it’s the young couple living together, right? And Miss Wang, did you hint anything to her?"
Madam Wei hurriedly shook her head, "How could I, you have to meet her first, otherwise, if it’s not a match and you tell her, wouldn’t the child lose face? I merely said I’d bring her to visit elder sister you."
Despite the words, she mused, did elder sister become muddle-headed due to illness, surely can’t say anything, does her family’s girl have no shame?
Song Ci said peevishly, "Still the same, it must be my son’s preference first."
"Of course, and what do you think?" Madam Wei blinked her eyes, "How about letting the two children meet accidentally?"