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Lord Song knew that he had never cared about Song Shiyin all these years.

Liu's words struck a chord with him.

"You're right, Shiyin needs his family's care. Tomorrow, send someone to bring Shiyin back to the manor. Before the imperial examination, let's hold a family banquet for him to cheer him on," said the old Marquis.

Finally, she persuaded the old Marquis to bring Song Shiyin back to the mansion, and Lady Liu felt triumphant.

But the thought of hosting a family banquet for Song Shiyin filled her with immense heartache.

How could Song Shiyin be worthy of him!

"Grandfather, Mother feels sorry for my brother. Let Mother host this family banquet," Song Qingning said as she entered the room, following the old Marquis's suggestion.

She didn't stop it, paving the way for the Liu family.

Liu was stripped of her power to manage the household and has been feeling frustrated in every way lately.

Upon hearing Song Qingning's suggestion, she was taken aback and began to doubt Song Qingning's intentions.

The old Marquis looked at Song Qingning, now that she had taken office as the Left Commandant of the Capital City, he had to give her some face. "Listen to Qingning, let Liu Shi host the family banquet."

He then said to Liu, "Liu, you have given birth to a good daughter who helps you in every way."

Liu's heart skipped a beat.

Only then did he realize that if he organized this family banquet well, it might help her regain control of the household.

"Don't worry, Father-in-law, your daughter-in-law will definitely handle it well."

Liu originally planned to tamper with the food so that Song Shiyin would be unable to participate in the imperial examination.

But since she was in charge of organizing the family banquet, things couldn't go wrong, so we had to find another way.

As long as Song Shiyin returns to the manor, she has plenty of ways to make things happen to him.

Song Qingning and Liu returned to the West Courtyard together.

Song Qingning, dressed in the official robes of the Capital Commander, exuded an air of authority, which made Liu feel particularly uneasy.

She wanted to reprimand Song Qingning for not listening to her instructions and giving the official position to Tang'er.

Then she thought that Tang'er's crippled hand was caused by Song Qingning's poison. She was filled with anger and would vent it on Song Qingning sooner or later, but the most important thing right now was to deal with Song Shiyin.

She can't afford to be distracted.

One by one.

"It seems you've come to your senses these past few days."

Lady Liu took Song Qingning's words on her behalf to the old Marquis as an attempt to curry favor with her.

Song Qingning just smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. "Mother, you've worked hard preparing the family banquet. Go back to the hospital and rest early."

Is this a family dinner?

Even if there is a family dinner, it won't be a family dinner prepared for my brother.

Lady Liu wanted to ruin her brother's chances of passing the imperial examination.

Since she's so free, find her some things to do so she won't have the mind to think about anything else.

The following day, Song Qingning asked for leave.

The family dinner is scheduled for the evening.

Early in the morning, Song Qingning left Jinxiu Pavilion to help arrange the cleaning and tidying of the courtyard.

Everyone in the Marquis's mansion could tell that the second young lady was very happy.

"It's because the second young master is coming back, so the second young lady is naturally happy."

"Who would have thought that the two children of the second branch of the family would be so successful? If the second young master can stand out in this imperial examination, the second branch of our Marquis's family will probably have even more say in the future."

The servants are all talking about it.

In the past, they would never have dared to say such a thing.

Everyone knows that Madam Liu dislikes the second young master for being mediocre.

Now that the second young master is no longer mediocre, but has a bright future, what mother wouldn't be happy to hear that?

But to Liu, these words were like a dull knife cutting flesh, or salt being rubbed into a wound.

"Madam, if the Second Young Master really makes a name for himself this time, your status in the Marquis's mansion will be even higher," said Liu Mama.

"When the time comes, the heir of the Mingtang family will inherit the title, and the second young master can try his luck in officialdom and perhaps rise to a high position of power... Ah..."

Liu's mother originally wanted to please Liu's mother.

But Liu slapped her hard across the face.

Only then did Liu's mother realize that she had said the wrong thing, and she immediately knelt down, saying, "This servant knows her mistake, this servant spoke without thinking."

Liu's face was gloomy.

"Song Shiyin is of lowly status; what talent could he possibly possess?"

"Only the old Marquis was fooled by him and believed that he could pass the imperial examination. I am his mother, and I know him best. He will not pass the examination, let alone have any hope of ever holding a high position of power."

Tang'er inherited the Marquis's mansion, so her status naturally rose.

But Lu's son must never step forward!

"Yes, yes, yes," Mrs. Liu immediately changed her tune.

She understood Liu Shi less and less.

"Where is the young master? Did he not leave the manor today?" Madam Liu thought of Song Mingtang.

"Reporting to Madam, the young master has rarely left the manor these days. Yu Chan came to report this morning that the young master has been reading many books recently."

Lady Liu's face lit up with joy.

"Good, good, good. Reading is good. The young master didn't put his mind to reading before. If he puts in a little effort, winning the imperial examination might not be difficult for him."

Then I thought of Yu Chan.

Yu Chan was originally in Song Qingning's courtyard, keeping an eye on Song Qingning for her.

But not long ago, the crown prince took her away.

Yu Chan learned to read, and the Crown Prince appointed her as his tutor.

Lady Liu was initially worried that Yu Chan would sleep with the prince, but after several tests and warnings, she came to believe that Yu Chan was loyal to her and dared not disobey her orders.

I gradually felt relieved.

Just then, a burst of laughter came from the front yard.

"What's all this commotion about?" Liu asked.

Liu Mama called over a maid outside and learned that "the Yan family has come. Madam Yan has brought Miss Yan the Fourth to visit and see Madam Lu."

Although the Yan family was not the most prosperous family in Dajing, it was still one of the top families, and the men in the family all held important positions.

Back then, the daughter of the Yan family married the eldest son of the Lu family.

The Yan family and the Lu family are related by marriage.

Because of this relationship, the Yongning Marquis's mansion and the Yan family became engaged, strengthening their ties.

Madam Liu was very satisfied with Tang'er's marriage.

One reason is that the Yan family is of high social standing.

Secondly, it was because she had met Miss Yan Si, who was both beautiful and kind, and most importantly, she was gentle and easy to manipulate.

"So it's our in-laws! Quickly, we can't be negligent!" Madam Liu was overjoyed and had specially changed into a gorgeous dress.

Madam Yan led Miss Yan to visit Madam Lu in the East Courtyard.

Originally, he was about to leave the mansion when he encountered Lady Liu.

"Madam Yan, Fourth Miss, you've come all this way, would you please have dinner before you leave?" Madam Liu greeted them warmly.

She was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had a big smile on her face.

Her eyes were gentle, as if she were about to become a loving mother-in-law.

Lady Keyan disliked her.

I had met Liu a few times before. She was overly enthusiastic, making it seem as if we were in-laws.

"Let's skip dinner, it's too much trouble," said Madam Yan.

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all."

Lady Liu wanted to step forward and take Madam Yan's hand, but Madam Yan just happened to raise her hand to wipe her sweat with an embroidered handkerchief, and they missed each other.

Madam Liu wasn't embarrassed. "It's just a simple meal, Madam Yan, Fourth Miss, please don't find it offensive."

After thinking for a while, Madam Yan reluctantly agreed.

In the afternoon, Song Shiyin returned to his residence.

When Madam Liu heard that he had returned, she simply told him to attend the banquet that evening, and then continued to entertain the Yan family mother and daughter.

Before the dinner.

Song Qingning went to ask Madam Liu for instructions, "Mother, should we invite the young master and my cousin? After all, it's a family banquet, and it wouldn't be proper for them not to be there."

A family dinner naturally requires all family members to be present.

Liu originally intended for Tang'er and Yan'er to attend.

While they were at it, he also gave Song Shiyin a warning.

However, with Yan's mother and daughter present, and Tang'er's hand injured, it was not advisable for his future wife and mother-in-law to see it, lest it arouse their dislike.

Yan'er's face is still injured, so it's not appropriate for her to see outsiders.

"Tang'er has been reading lately, so let him read. Miss has also been cultivating her character lately, so let her be," said Madam Liu.

"Alright, then I won't go to invite him. I'll go and call my brother."

Song Qingning turned around.

A cold smile flickered in his eyes.

Liu wanted to hide Song Mingtang, but tonight, Song Mingtang is the main character!