The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 1097: Guan Liu’s High Demand

Song Ruqi mentioned Qi Zhen’s cousin, the fifth among the brothers, the legitimate second son of the Duke Ying’s second brother, named Qi Cheng, who is seventeen this year."...He indeed has a bit of good looks, passed the Scholar examination at fourteen, considers himself a romantic talent, but that’s about it. He failed both attempts at the Scholar examination," Song Ruqi said disdainfully. "Yet, his second aunt still boasts to everyone that he’s a genius, surrounds him with beautiful women adding to his charm, writing romantic poetry all day long. As grandmother would say, he’s quite an oddity."

Song Ci glanced over, "Did I say that?"

Song Ruqi smiled and said, "The Duke Mansion’s second aunt has looked at quite a few proposals, but there’s always something wrong with them. She took a fancy to the sixth Miss Guan of the Duke Dingguo Mansion, saying it’s a perfect match of high nobility!"

When that lady said it, she almost couldn’t hold back her laughter.

What nobility, the Duke Ying Mansion may not have completely split apart, but it divided into the East and West Mansions long ago, each managing their own finances, only meeting for a family reunion during the holidays.

So, the second branch is essentially its own entity, claiming to be the Duke Mansion is just a pretty facade, anyone with discerning eyes would see what’s really going on.

"What is the attitude of the lady of the Duke Dingguo Mansion?" Song Ci was also a bit curious.

Song Ruqi snorted, "What attitude could it be? As soon as she heard about this romantic arrangement, she wasn’t pleased. How could she be happy with it? She said the sixth Miss Guan isn’t even of marriageable age yet and wanted to wait a couple more years."

Madam asked, "What do you think of this sixth Miss Guan?"

Song Ruqi raised her eyebrows, glancing askance at her, "What, Mother, are you also interested in this girl, thinking of matching her with my younger brother? But she’s the youngest daughter of the Guan Family."

Madam glanced at Song Ci and said vaguely, "Just inquiring."

"I think this sixth Miss Guan is quite generous and well-mannered, she’s very considerate and a smart young lady." At this point, Song Ruqian interjected, "Last month, when the eldest daughter of our fifth uncle in the clan came of age, she was invited as the ceremonial attendant. Her manners and etiquette were impeccable, clearly indicating she has been brought up with great care."

"Given her origin in the Duke Mansion, being well-educated is only expected," Song Ci said impartially.

Song Ruqian laughed, "Exactly, she comes from a good family and has excellent upbringing. Many ladies in our Gu Family are interested in her too. Even my mother-in-law praises her ability to conduct herself well, but we don’t have a suitable young man in our branch, so it was left as is."

Song Ci picked up the tea, smiling, and looked at Madam.

Madam didn’t notice the glance from Song Ci; she only heard about the high demand for the sixth Miss Guan and felt a little intrigued, like there was not enough to go around.

At this moment, Guan Shuyan sneezed twice, rubbed her burning ears, and pointed to a number in the account book, saying to the Madam of the Guan Family, "Mother, the accounts here don’t add up, it’s a hundred taels less than the first half of the year. There’s definitely something fishy here."

The Madam of the Guan Family smiled and said, "Then what do you think we should do?"

"Naturally, we should call the relevant people to verify it. If they can justify the accounts, then fine, if not and they start blaming each other, then they’ll be collectively punished."

The Madam of the Guan Family said, "Then I leave it to you."

"Huh?" Guan Shuyan pointed at herself, "Me?"

The Madam of the Guan Family affectionately touched her head, "You’ll be of age soon after the new year, managing the household now will make running the household smoother in the future when you get married."

Guan Shuyan blushed, looking down at her toes and muttered, "There’s not even a single stroke of ten paintings done yet, why rush."

The Madam of the Guan Family smiled slightly, sighing inwardly. There are many interested parties, yet she wonders when the family she desires will send a matchmaker’s card?