The First Madam let out a sigh of relief. She knew Song Yunzhao wasn't that kind of person, so she brought up the marriage candidate they were considering for Song Hongjiao. "Your uncle has taken a liking to him. He's a Provincial Graduate, quite learned, and diligent in his studies. His father is a Scholar who, after failing the provincial exams several times, lost heart and opened a private school to teach. The young man is the second of three brothers."
Song Yunzhao was a little surprised. "I thought my uncle would arrange a marriage for my cousin Hong Jiao here in the Capital City."
The First Madam sighed. "That was the original plan. We thought that with a marriage alliance in the Capital City, she would have some support in the future."
