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The Song Family's dinner seemed calm on the surface, but everyone knew what was really going on.
Ya Ying was extremely clever for calling Song Sizhi back to indirectly warn Mei Qiong through her words. It's only fair when equals compete against each other, and Ya Ying had pushed this notion of fairness to the limit.
If she had taken action herself, it would have seemed somewhat like bullying the younger generation.
It was different when Song Sizhi stepped in.
For one, it was a struggle between peers.
And second, Mei Yao was under her control.
This was also why, after hearing what Song Sizhi said, Ya Ying interrupted the argument between the two. Many things can be hinted at without going overboard, as saying too much could harm the greater good.
It could also damage one's own dignity.
Mei Qiong had her own desires and was willing to enter a marriage alliance with others to achieve them—it was her business.
