The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 1135: Buhui Arrives in the Capital

Song Ci and Madam were also talking about Song Ruqi and her husband’s future journey to Jiangnan for experience."...By the time the second family returns, Qi’er and her husband would have already left, just in time to miss each other. Following her husband to an external posting for a few years, Qi’er is bound to grow. When you have the time, advise her often, tell her to keep a broad mind, and not to fight for empty pride."

Madam, full of apology, said, "Mother, you are of such age, yet you still have to worry about the matters of the young. It’s truly our fault."

Song Ci waved her hand, "I don’t like hearing such words, don’t say them again in the future. I have only one wish, and that is to see our Song Family prosper for at least a hundred years, for the children to be safe and sound, and that would mean I’m content."

Madam blushed.

Song Ci glanced sideways at her again, saying, "I know you have high aspirations, and at your age, you must have been through many things, but you are still far from being the stabilizing force of a household. Gu shi, I’m truly uncertain when my old bones will be gone, when both I and the old man are no more, you will be the grand dame of this household. I hope you develop a broad vision, prioritizing the prosperity of the entire Song Family, rather than calculating small personal favors, which is useless and makes you seem petty."

Madam stood up in a fluster and said, "Mother, as your daughter-in-law, I still need your guidance."

"I dare not guide. You actually understand the principles in your heart, but sometimes may get twisted. Just always remember to act with the overall prosperity of the Song Family in mind. What you don’t understand, ask the eldest, his decisions are surely wise."

"I will faithfully follow your teachings, Mother."

The curtain suddenly moved, with a hint of cold air sweeping in from outside, causing Song Ci to shiver involuntarily as she looked out the window at the heavy snowfall.

"The snow is falling fiercely and heavily."

Madam, smiling, said, "A heavy snow promises a prosperous year."

"If it falls too fiercely and densely, it’s a disaster," Song Ci said, sliding her prayer beads.

"The second madam has arrived."

Song Ci looked towards the doorway and indeed saw a maid lifting the heavy windproof curtain, allowing Jiang shi, speckled with snowflakes, to enter.

With the maid’s help, Jiang shi removed her cloak and reached out her hands by the stove, stamping her feet, saying, "The snow is falling very heavily."

Madam scolded, "You didn’t even bring an umbrella."

"I brought one, but still couldn’t avoid some snow blowing over." After the chill had dissipated, Jiang shi approached Song Ci and made a courtesy.

Song Ci said, "Not staying with Yuanyuan in the house, why come over here with such heavy snow falling?"

"Yuanyuan also wanted to follow me to pay her respects to you, Old Ancestor, but I saw the snow and didn’t let her come."

Song Ci nodded, "That’s right, she is young, and your courtyard is far from here, don’t let the child be troubled about, to avoid catching a cold."

Jiang shi agreed with a smile, and added, "I came to inform you, Mother, that Jiang Fuduo sent a servant on a fast horse back to report that he has escorted Doctor Lin’s master, Master Buhui, to the capital, and they are now at the city gate, about to enter."

Madam exclaimed, "You really invited him over?"

Song Ci also knew that Lin Qing recommended her own master to come and consult on her health, a prudent son also sent trusted people to invite him, and didn’t expect he actually came.

"Has anyone from the household gone to greet them?"

"To let you know, Mother, my husband has already gone to meet them personally." Jiang shi replied.

Master Buhui has quite a status and has come from afar to see Song Ci, as her son, Song Zhicheng should indeed greet him personally as a sign of respect.

Madam heard this and stood up saying, "Mother, I’ll go arrange the guest courtyard and the attendants."

Song Ci nodded and then instructed Chun Fen, "Go and inform Doctor Lin."