Madam Song remembered her husband's instructions and assigned a few people. Within a few days, she obtained the list of ladies who would attend the banquet at Duke Ying Mansion. She pondered over it before going to talk to Song Ci.
Although she could help to observe, it was the mother-in-law who was the legitimate mother, so she had to consult her.
Upon hearing that the eldest daughter-in-law had sorted out a list of noble ladies, Song Ci asked with a smile, "Let's not talk about their family backgrounds for now. Are those young ladies beautiful?"
Madam Song was taken aback. Isn't choosing a daughter-in-law all about finding someone competent? What good is being beautiful if they are uneducated or do not understand household matters?
"Silan is shallow; his first criterion is that she must be beautiful. If she's plain, there's no need to consider; he'll definitely be shaking his head."
