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Even if Lu was slow to understand, he finally saw it.

Liu secretly approached the Jiang family, asking them to give up Qingyan and marry Qingning instead.

But Qingyan doesn't want to marry Jiang Sheng, so is Qingning willing?

It's so unfair to Qingning to be forced into a marriage contract that Qingyan didn't want.

Before Madam Lu could say anything, Madam Liu flatly refused, "No, Yan'er cannot marry you!"

Liu's tone and eyes betrayed her disdain.

How could Madam Jiang bear to see her precious son being disliked by them time and time again?

He disregarded his agreement with the Liu family.

"Why can't she marry? The engagement was arranged by the old Marquis, with Song Qingyan's name written in black and white. Does your Yongning Marquis's mansion really intend to break off the engagement?"

"If you dare to break off the engagement, I... I'll go and beat the petition drum to appeal to the emperor!"

"I want to show the world whether the Yongning Marquis's mansion and the Lu family can truly control everything!"

Madam Jiang went all out, hands on her hips, behaving like a shrew.

Seeing her shamelessness, Song Qingyan was so disgusted that she wanted to kick the whole family out.

But she can't.

She was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongning.

One should not lower oneself to a lower status.

She could only cover her face and let out soft sobs, urging Liu to solve the problem for her quickly.

When Liu heard her crying, she felt both soft-hearted and distressed.

No more leniency towards the Jiang family.

"Ha, appeal to the emperor? Go ahead and appeal! Before you even see the Emperor, you'll get thirty lashes. Thirty lashes will kill your worthless life!"

Given the current situation, the previous agreement is null and void.

But the Jiang family has no chance of marrying Yan'er!

"Someone, see the guest out!"

With a dark expression, Madam Liu ordered them to leave.

"You..." Madam Jiang was so angry that she jumped up and down.

The commotion could be clearly heard in Chunhui Garden, which was just a wall away.

The friends at the table continued drinking, but no one exchanged pleasantries anymore; they listened attentively to the good show that was unfolding at the Yongning Marquis's residence.

Old Marquis Song's face was grim; he had sobered up from the alcohol.

"Brother Song, the Yongning Marquis's mansion would never break off an engagement. The younger generation must have misunderstood. Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, everything will be fine," said the old Duke Meng with a smile.

His shrewd eyes seemed to understand the "mission" he had come here for today.

Old Master Song seemed to have been enlightened. "Yes, it's a misunderstanding! It must be a misunderstanding. The Song family's rule is to keep one's promises; we would never break off an engagement!"

"Please wait a moment, everyone. I'll be right back."

Lord Song knew that if the matter over there wasn't resolved clearly today, he would lose face, and Duke Meng would no longer associate with him.

He cannot lose his "old brother" Duke Meng.

Lord Song rushed to the flower hall, where Liu Mama was leading people to drive the Jiang family out.

Chaos ensued.

Seeing this, Old Marquis Song's face turned ashen. "Stop it, all of you!"

Mrs. Liu hurriedly stepped back.

Liu's eyes darted around, and she stepped forward, "Father-in-law, it's just a small matter, your daughter-in-law will handle it..."

"You're going to handle this? Don't you think I've lost enough face?" Old Master Song displayed the authority of the head of the family.

"Father-in-law..."

"Lord Song, I know you are a reasonable person. You must stand up for us, a widow and her orphan! You were the one who arranged the marriage between the Jiang and Song families. You can't possibly go back on your word, can you?"

Seeing the situation, Madam Jiang did not give Liu a chance to speak.

"The Song family will never break off the engagement!" Old Marquis Song deliberately raised his voice so that Old Duke Meng next door could hear him.

"Father-in-law..."

"grandfather……"

Liu Shi and Song Qingyan's expressions changed drastically.

Song Qingyan sobbed, tears welling up in her eyes. "Grandfather, the betrothal was originally to the young lady of the Yongning Marquis's mansion, so it could have been Qingning."

"Yes, it could also be Qingning," said Liu.

A cold smile flickered in Song Qingning's eyes.

Just then, Jiang Tong, who had toured the Marquis's mansion and seen countless fine items, arrived.

Before she arrived, her voice preceded her: "No, no, no, it's not Song Qingning. The marriage contract clearly states that it's Song Qingyan."

As Jiang Tong walked, she took out the marriage contract from her sleeve.

Luckily, she brought it today.

What Song Qingning? The Jiang family wants to marry Song Qingyan, the eldest daughter of the main branch!

Jiang Tong announced the engagement to everyone.

The names of Song Qingyan and Jiang Sheng were clearly written on the white paper in black ink.

There wasn't even a label indicating which door or room it was.

It's just Song Qingyan!

"I remember that the marriage agreement between the two families was made at my father's promotion banquet. Miss Qingyan took a liking to my younger brother and asked my two grandfathers to arrange the marriage," Jiang Tong said.

Song Qingyan had long forgotten about this matter.

At that time, Jiang Sheng's father was promoted and had a promising future.

But now Jiang Sheng's father is dead, and the Jiang family has fallen on hard times.

No matter how the engagement came about, she cannot marry Jiang Sheng; she must become the Crown Prince's consort!

"Grandfather, I saved him..." Song Qingyan had no other choice.

She wanted to tell her grandfather that she had saved the Princess Consort of Prince Yu and was a great benefactor of the Prince Yu's mansion.

She wanted her grandfather to see her worth and help her get out of the engagement.

But Lord Song didn't give her a chance to finish, and made his final decision:

"Qingyan and Jiang Sheng's marriage was arranged a long time ago. Now that they have reached the age for marriage, it is time to put this matter on the agenda."

"Madam Jiang, go back and prepare the betrothal gifts. We will hold their wedding this year."

Lord Song left after uttering those words.

He also had to entertain distinguished guests.

"Very well, the Jiang family will send a generous betrothal gift as soon as possible." With everything settled, Madam Jiang was finally satisfied.

Jiang Sheng walked up to Song Qingyan and gently promised, "Qingyan, don't worry, I will treat you well."

Song Qingyan was trembling with anger.

Jiang Sheng assumed she was just excited.

Just now, after his sister reminded him, he remembered that the two of them met at a banquet years ago, and Song Qingyan looked at him with eyes full of fervor and admiration.

She loves herself deeply.

That's why he was so heartbroken when he misunderstood that he and Song Qingning had an affair.

With the marriage arranged, the Jiang family left.

Before leaving, Jiang Sheng glanced at Song Qingning.

I felt sorry for Song Qingning; he was destined to let her down!

The group had only taken a few steps when they heard a lively commotion coming their way.

"Congratulations, Your Excellency! Congratulations! There's good news at the Marquis's residence!"

The person who arrived was Meng Huaizhou.

Just as Lord Song was about to enter Chunhui Garden, he saw the steward leading Meng Huaizhou toward the flower hall.

Meng Huaizhou was the Vice Minister of War, wielding real power.

When Meng Huaizhou saw him, he offered his congratulations repeatedly.

He wanted to know what happy event was happening at the Marquis's residence, so he disregarded his return to Chunhui Garden and followed them there.

Jiang Sheng stopped when he saw Meng Huaizhou.

When Meng Huaizhou arrived at the flower hall, he glanced around at the scene.

"..."

Is this... the end of it?

Meng Huaizhou was not quite sure.

He wasn't even sure what it was about, but Xuan Jin's urging him to announce the appointment must be related to what happened to the Song family today.

So, following his plan, he said, "General Song, so this is where you are! I've been looking for you everywhere!"

Song Qingning: "..."

What does Minister Meng want with her?

When her superior came to her residence, she performed a formal official greeting, "Qingning greets Vice Minister Meng."

"No need for formalities, I'm here to bring you good news."

Minister Meng loudly called to his attendants, "Quickly, bring me the letter of appointment!"

Vice Minister Meng deliberately made a grand show of himself.

He took one of the appointment scrolls from his attendant and read it aloud.

No one paid much attention to the previous sentences until the last sentence: "Song Qingning is appointed as the Left Commandant of the Capital City Division, in charge of the Capital City Division."

Every word is clear.

Everyone present could hear every word clearly.

But when those words were put together, they felt like they had misheard.

Song Qingning was appointed as the Left Commandant of the Capital City Division...

Let alone the rank of the Left Commandant of the Capital Division.

How could a woman like Song Qingning be allowed to serve as an official in the imperial court?

"How can this be! Song Qingning, she's a woman..."

Song Qingyan even forgot to tremble; at this moment, she just stared wide-eyed in disbelief.