Old Madam Song and Susu both thought they had more time left. Susu was only fourteen, and according to the custom at Sui'an Hall where maids were matched at eighteen, Susu could stay with Old Madam for at least four more years. Who knew that suddenly there was this issue with Prince Gong.
It was rare to meet a man like Hong Sheng, who was affectionate, righteous, and responsible. After getting engaged, they only waited for Susu to come of age and for Hong Sheng to return to the Capital to marry. Calculating this, Susu could only stay with the Song Family for one more year, but who knew, now there arose this idle gossip, not only involving Fifth Miss but, most importantly, the male and female owners of Qingfeng Pavilion.
Things in this world really are "everything is destiny, not a bit is at your own will."
No matter how reluctant and sad the Old Madam was, she could only keep Susu until her own birthday.
