Chapter 261 Song Ruqi’s Betrothal
The buzz surrounding a small incident at the Duke Ying Mansion had not subsided when the people of the capital were quickly drawn to another matter.
That was the marriage alliance between the Duke Ying Mansion and the Song Family, decreed by the Emperor, betrothing the second young lady of Prime Minister Song’s household to Qi San of the Duke Ying Mansion, uniting the two families in a prestigious match.
Once the imperial decree was issued, some were envious, some were jealous, truly the Song Family had earned the Emperor’s favor.
Some, with more perceptive minds, noted that both daughters of the Song Family were engaged to be married: one to a noble family of high rank, the other to a long-standing noble family. With these two connections, the Song Family had transcended ordinary new nobility, becoming a flourishing aristocratic family.
Some cast their eyes on the young sons of the Song Family, curious about what kind of wives they might find. To marry into such a family would mean forging a bond with Prime Minister Song, deepening one’s network with numerous connections. It wouldn’t just be limited to one family.
The threshold of the Song Family began to bustle anew, especially since Song Ci had upheld the reputation of military generals, prompting many families to express gratitude and send invitations to meet.
At the Song Family, upon receiving the imperial decree, there was an atmosphere of celebration.
The Duke Ying Mansion quickly dispatched people to discuss the marriage of the two young ones. Since Song Ruqi had not yet come of age, the Song Family naturally maintained their dignity, and after several rounds of discussion, the marriage date was finally set.
Song Ruqi will come of age this winter, and the marriage will take place in early summer next year.
Madam Song actually had some reluctance, as her daughter was truly still quite young. Marrying just six months after coming of age stirred a sense of reluctance.
But the Duke Ying Mansion was also in a hurry, as Qi San was already twenty-one, turning twenty-two next year. Unlike others whose children could already be running errands, how could they not feel anxious?
The Duke Ying Mansion also needed Qi San to marry in order to dispel his unfavorable reputation concerning his wives.