Kapitel 35: Chapter 35

Song Jiyun readily agreed and added, "I'll ask if there's anything else we can help with. Over in Suzhou, father still has some old relationships. I'll make sure to let others know, so if he can't find us, he can go to them."

Madam Qian felt this was a good idea.

Song Jiyun then discussed with her mother other matters: "I plan to seal off the corridor leading to my eldest uncle and third uncle's places.

"If grandmother still wishes to live with us, we will continue to live together. If not, she can choose whom she wishes to follow.

"Ninth Master Song holds considerable prestige within the Song Family. Now that we've fallen out with him, even if he's willing to swallow his pride for the sake of his reputation, he can no longer support us. For father's minor memorial service, I plan to ask the monks at Gratitude Temple to see if there are other methods available.

"And we can't afford to lose touch with Registrar Wang …"