Madam Song looked at Song Yaoyao in displeasure and said,
"Yaoyao, why didn't you discuss something this important with us?"
"Mother, I've actually wanted to visit my fief for a long time.
"But Eldest Sister was pregnant, and with twins at that. I was worried about her, so I postponed my plans.
"Now that she's delivered safely and both babies are healthy, I'm ready to go take a look."
"But you're a young woman traveling on your own. How could I not worry?"
"Mother, it's not as though I've never traveled before. Don't worry!"
Madam Song wanted to say more, but Lord Song stopped her and said,
"She's grown up and has ideas of her own.
"Besides, the Imperial Edict has already been issued. The matter is nailed firmly to the board now, so there's no point saying more.
"Just prepare some extra things for Yaoyao over the next few days!"
"All right."
Song Qinghui said,
"Yaoyao, would you like your Second Brother to go with you?"
"There's no need, Second Brother. You have your own affairs to attend to. Besides, you're married now. You can't just head off with me whenever you please."
Her second sister-in-law, Ren Jinjia, immediately said,
"Actually, I'd like to see the world outside too."
Even if Ren Jinjia wanted to go, neither Lord Ren nor the Empress Dowager would allow her to leave the Capital.
Song Yaoyao said tactfully,
"I'll go ahead and get everything settled first. Once that's done, it'll be easier for you to visit later."
Ren Jinjia said happily,
"All right, it's settled!"
Only Ren Jinjia would believe that!
It was Song Yaoyao's fief. She had sent people there long ago, so there was nothing she needed to settle!
Song Yaoyao did not attend Morning Court the next day. Only