Chapter 534: Chapter 534: When it Comes to Ruthlessness, Mom is the Most Ruthless
In Song Ciās memory, it was just an image of a man kneeling in front of her, desperately begging her to agree to his marriage proposal with the Lu family, but the manās appearance was very vague.
Just an illegitimate son.
Song Ci asked, "Is it Lord Zhangās position?"
Song Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, "Mother, you really understand immediately."
"Last year, you said you would transfer him back to keep him under your eye. Now that the Grand Madam of Lord Zhangās family has passed away, naturally he needs to observe mourning. You coming at this time means heās likely to take that position."
"Indeed, itās an outdoor doctor, Fifth Rank. Although itās a lateral transfer, itās still a Capital Official, and a lucrative position at that."
Song Ciās eyebrows twitched twice, "You really love him, donāt you?"
Poof.
Song Zhiyuan put down the tea, looked over, and tentatively asked, "Mother, are you still thinking about what happened back then?"
Hmm?
No, judging by this tone, isnāt it that she and that illegitimate son have some past grudges?
Of course, Song Ci wouldnāt foolishly ask about things from the past. She just pursed her lips, pretending to be silent while using the tea lid to play with the tea foam in her cup.
Seeing this, Song Zhiyuan thought she was harboring a grudge and said, "Mother, he was young and impulsive back then, which is why he spoke without thinking and opposed you."
"Now that heās been an official for many years and is a father himself, he should have improved. In fact, didnāt he regret it afterwards as well?"
Song Ci deliberately said, "Some grudges donāt just fade away with time, especially for those who are stubbornly fixated."
Song Zhiyuan frowned slightly and coldly said, "If heās really like that, then heāll never progress beyond this position in his life."
What does it matter if theyāre blood brothers? Theyāre not born of the same mother; there will always be closeness and distance.
Song Ci didnāt hear any useful information, her eyes shifted, "About his birth motherās matter..."
Song Zhiyuanās eyes turned cold and said, "Those were all accidents, with no evidence to support it. Just listening to a few servants gossiping, pinning Madam Luās death on you?"
As he said this, he angrily continued, "He shouldnāt have had any dealings with the Lu family in the first place. Making a mountain out of a molehill... Mother, donāt be angry."
Song Ci pressed her chest, feeling her heart racing.
"Why would I be angry? Every family has these kinds of issues. Itās common for a Lady to eliminate a few concubines in secret."
Song Zhiyuan sighed helplessly, "Mother, youāre not that kind of person."
Oh dear, was her guess right? That illegitimate son thinks she killed his mother and holds a grudge against her?
Typical dramatic storyline!
"What if I am that kind of person?" Song Ci glanced at him obliquely.
Song Zhiyuan laughed, "Even if you did, it would only be because that Concubine Lu did something to provoke you. But even so, as your son, I wouldnāt let you be wronged. Just a concubine, after all."
Gone is gone!
What is arrogance but the demeanor shown by this clever son.
Dominant style!
Song Ci felt it was quite thrilling, "Then Iāll let you take care of things, my dear son."
Song Zhiyuan: "..."
Take care, what does that mean?
Song Ci said, "Itās fine if the third one comes back, but he has found someone new over there. If he brings them back, Iām afraid the Prime Ministerās Mansion wonāt have peace. Tell your wife to make proper arrangements. Iām getting old and donāt like all the noise. If the third one canāt manage his own affairs, then itās best to let him live separately early on. Save me the trouble."
Song Zhiyuanās heart skipped a beat.
When it comes to being ruthless, mother is still the most ruthless!