After Guan Shuyan left the main courtyard, Duke Dingguo signaled Madam Guan's trusted servant to guard the door, and led Madam Guan inside to talk.
Seeing him so cautious, Madam Guan realized that the subsequent conversation was likely meant to remain confidential.
As they sat by the table, Madam Guan spoke first: "Prime Minister Song's words are probably not that simple, right? Though he hopes for prosperity across generations, it seems as if after Si-Niang is married, she might be elevated, almost like she's encroaching on her mother-in-law's authority?"
