“If everyone wants to find him, you probably won't find him today.”
Song Yongsui saw the few people standing still, unwilling to move, and spoke.
At this moment, his mind was also a bit chaotic, constantly recalling the days He Xiuyuan spent at the Song Residence.
“May I ask, what is the relationship between the Song Residence and Mr. He?”
Qian Huaizhou thought for a moment and asked cautiously.
He had originally thought that He Xiuyuan was a member of the Song Residence.
But after arriving here, he realized that He Xiuyuan probably wasn't.
This was the Song Residence, but He Xiuyuan's surname was He, which was a significant difference.
He just didn't know what the relationship between the two parties was.
“He...”
Song Yongsui paused slightly upon hearing this. He Xiuyuan was originally his son-in-law, but He Xiuyuan had already broken off the engagement.
Thinking of this, Song Yongsui immediately felt some regret.
Then he said helplessly, “He is one of my nephews.”
Considering their relationship, it could indeed be counted that way.
“So that’s how it is.”
Manager Qian immediately said, “This jar of wine was originally for Young Master He to taste, to see if he liked it.”
“But since Young Master He has already left, it’s troublesome to move this wine back and forth, so I’ll give it to you. If Young Master He returns, I hope you can pass on a message, just say that one day spring has been brewed and is ready for Young Master He at any time. If he wants it, he can come and drink it whenever he wishes.”
After speaking, Manager Qian did not linger further. He cupped his hands and turned to leave.
He had originally come to find He Xiuyuan. Since He Xiuyuan wasn't here, he could also leave.
Seeing Qian Huaizhou leave, Zhong Mingcheng also sighed.
Then he also prepared to leave.
However, at this moment, Zhong Xiuyun suddenly stepped forward and asked softly.
“Oh, by the way, is Young Master He engaged?”
After the events of the day before yesterday, the Zhong family had thought about it and discussed it with her.
If possible, Zhong Xiuyun could choose not to marry in the future. As long as Zhong Xiuyun remained in the Zhong family, she could at least protect the Zhong family from evil spirits.
Moreover, Zhong Xiuyun was acquainted with He Xiuyuan, which was even more important.
Given the Zhong family's situation, if Zhong Mingcheng advanced further, he would become the Minister of Revenue.
There were truly not many people in the imperial court who could move a Minister of Revenue.
The only thing they feared now was probably the evil spirits and other things hiding somewhere unknown.
Now, with a daughter presiding over the household, it could naturally ensure the Zhong family's well-being.
Even if Zhong Xiuyun grew old in the future, the Zhong family's descendants would still support her.
Zhong Mingcheng stood aside at this moment, hearing his daughter ask such a question. His heart was startled, but after some thought, he tacitly approved of his daughter's actions.
If Mr. He was willing to take his daughter with him, he would also be willing.
Song Yongsui looked at the beautiful young lady in front of him, who was no less attractive than his own daughter. Hearing her words, how could he not understand the meaning behind them?
Seeing this scene, his heart immediately felt bitter, but he couldn't deny her words.
After all, He Xiuyuan might still return in the future.
“He is not engaged, but...”
Song Yongsui hesitated for a moment, then said, “He originally had an engagement with my daughter, but after coming to our door this time, he also broke off the engagement. I suppose he went to seek immortals and the Dao.”
The person in front of him was Vice Minister Zhong. Even if he told him about the engagement, it probably wasn't a big deal.
Zhong Xiuyun was stunned upon hearing this. She hadn't expected there to be such a relationship between them.
If that was the case, it would probably be impossible for her to have any relationship with He Xiuyuan.
Although she had known before that they were from two different worlds, hearing it now still made her feel a bit disappointed.
“So that’s how it is. But with He Xiuyuan’s abilities, why would you agree to break off the engagement?”
Zhong Mingcheng listened from the side, somewhat curiously.
Logically speaking, with He Xiuyuan's abilities, even if he said he wanted to break off the engagement, he shouldn't be able to.
Although he didn't know He Xiuyuan well, from the news he had heard these past few days, if Song Yongsui didn't agree, He Xiuyuan shouldn't have broken off the engagement.
Song Yongsui's mouth twitched upon hearing this. At that time, his daughter also wanted to break off the engagement, but this was not something that could be told to outsiders.
“With his ability to communicate with the unseen and subdue demons, if I didn't agree, wouldn't I offend him?”
Zhong Mingcheng thought about it upon hearing this and felt that it made sense.
“In that case, we won't bother you any further. If you encounter anything in the future, you can come to my Zhong family.”
Zhong Mingcheng left a sentence after hearing this and then turned to leave.
This was a gesture of goodwill he extended to the other party.
He didn't, like Manager Qian, ask the other party to inform him when He Xiuyuan returned. Instead, he told the other party that if they had anything they couldn't solve, they could come to him.
If the Song family truly came in the future, they would owe him a favor, and when He Xiuyuan returned, he would definitely inform him.
Zhong Xiuyun did not get the answer she wanted and could only return disappointed at this moment.
After everyone in the main hall had left, Song Yongsui finally sighed and sat down on a chair nearby.
“Come out.”
Song Yongsui shook his head and said helplessly.
Song Sijun, hiding behind the screen, gritted her teeth and walked out, her face somewhat dejected.
“Now you know, he’s not someone without ambition, or a charlatan.”
Looking at his daughter, Song Yongsui said helplessly.
No one knew a daughter better than her father. He naturally knew what his daughter was thinking at this moment.
Song Sijun's eyes dimmed upon hearing this.
“Father, what’s the use of saying this now?”
If she had known He Xiuyuan had such abilities, she probably wouldn't have agreed to break off the engagement at that time.
Song Yongsui sighed upon hearing this. “Since He Xiuyuan can understand the unseen and the art of slaying demons, he is not a mortal and will not stay in the mortal world.”
“You, just let go of those thoughts.”
People from two different worlds still needed to understand the reality.
Song Sijun gritted her teeth and nodded upon hearing this. She also knew that her father was right, but she still felt a bit disappointed in her heart.
“Master, this is also the old servant's fault. If it wasn't for the letter the old servant sent from Peach Blossom Town, it wouldn't have come to this.”
Steward Song stood aside, his face full of shame.
Song Yongsui waved his hand upon hearing this. “This matter doesn't have much to do with you. It was because we listened to what He Xiuyuan said at the time, that he had no intention of pursuing a scholarly career, that we thought of breaking off this engagement.”
“Alright, go down.”
Saying that, Song Yongsui pointed to the wine jar on the ground, “Take this wine down as well.”
“Yes, Master.”
Steward Song nodded upon hearing this, then somewhat shakily picked up the wine jar from the ground.
Just because of what had just happened, Steward Song's hands were a bit unsteady. His hands accidentally pulled open the seal on top, and a rich aroma of wine immediately wafted out from the wine jar.
This wine aroma was several times more fragrant than any fine wine before.
The golden wine liquid swayed slightly in the wine jar, appearing incredibly captivating.