Song Dingxiang [Completed]

C54. Look At Each Other.

Chapter 54

Song Dingxiang recounted the incident to Song Zhixuan, who clenched his teeth in anger and exclaimed, "That was a light punishment! I've long heard that he has a bad reputation and considers himself a talented scholar. Back then, I was curious why he suddenly mentioned to our teacher about holding a calligraphy and painting exhibition at our family's lotus pond. It turns out there was more to it than met the eye. When you first told me about it, I felt suspicious..."

Song Dingxiang replied, "The beating relieved my anger, and I got my sister's handkerchief back, so there's no need to be afraid of him. But there's also some good news today. I went to the Wang family to inquire, and Madam Wang did introduce me to someone who seems quite suitable."

Song Xingyi hurriedly asked, "Is there really someone suitable? Which family is it?"

Song Zhixuan laughed and said, "Speaking of which, this person's dad should also know, remember the estate not far from our village? The head of the estate used to be an old man, then a young successor took over. That young successor is actually a nephew of the lady from the Wang family in town. His parents passed away early, leaving him alone in their hometown. The kind old lady took him in, and now he's the head of the estate, he seems quite promising."

Song Xingyi suddenly realized, "Oh, that kid is related to the Wang family? I didn't realize that, he usually dresses quite modestly, but does have a tall and spirited appearance. But I heard he is in filial mourn?"

Song Dingxiang smiled, "He used to mourn for his parents, but the mourning period is over. Madam Wang mentioned the other day that she is considering finding a good family for him and thinks our third sister would be a good match."

Song Xingyi said, "It's just polite talk, let's just wait and see."

Song Dingxiang added, "Madam Wang said we should come tomorrow for a celebration, and take a look at him. If we think he's suitable, the matter can be settled."

Song Xingyi exclaimed, "Really? He's a relative of a high official, and they are interested in our family?"

Song Dingxiang said, "Even though he's a relative, over here he's just a nephew, not as prestigious as the Wang surname. Besides, our family is not lacking in anything. And with some additional dowry for our third sister, becoming the wife of the estate head, not far from home, wouldn't this be a good match?"

Song Xingyi said, "It sounds good, but we should also consult your aunt."

Suddenly, Song Yulan interjected, "Is that kid surnamed Li?"

Song Dingxiang laughed and said, "Even sis knows? But when he came, the eldest sister had already been married off, so I thought you probably doesn't know him well."

Song Yulan thought for a moment, looking puzzled, and said, "A few days ago, someone came to eat at my place and asked if I knew Jiaoxing. I heard that they...seemed to want to introduce him to Jiaoxing the daughter of my fifth uncle. I asked a bit more, and the person said it's a young man from the estate not far from our village, around twenty years old, surnamed Li."

Song Xingyi immediately furrowed his brows and said, "Did you hear it correctly? Introduce Jiaoxing?"

Song Yulan nodded.

Song Dingxiang said, "But it's just an introduction, nothing serious. With so many families seeking daughters, in our area, good young men are scarce. If our third sister and that young man hit it off, it would be a good match. If the young man likes Jiaoxing, it's fine by us."

Song Zhiyuan said, "In theory, yes, but as soon as it's connected to your third grandfather's family, I..."

Song Dingxiang smiled and said softly, "Could it be that once their family has introduced a young man, no one else can introduce him to others? Introduction is not a betrothal, why make such a big deal out of it?"