Chapter 943: Chapter 943: Turning the Tables to Advise Mother
Main courtyard.
Song Ruqian accompanied Madam Song and assisted her with washing and applying face cream, while softly criticizing her performance today.
"You have always been astute, why are you making frequent mistakes today? Just by saying those few words, Grandmother might take offense, thinking you harbor ill feelings towards Dangeāer. See if you can have a good time in front of her old self afterwards."
Madam Songās face turned hot, and she rebuffed, "Didnāt I just speak my mind? With our own family, do I really need to filter my words several times?"
Song Ruqian shook her head, "Mother, thatās not how it works. Just because itās family, can we speak recklessly? Donāt forget, Grandmother is your mother-in-law, and a mother-in-lawās authority is like heaven. If your words are unpleasant, and her temper flares, even if she scolds you, as a daughter-in-law, can you argue back? It would be like having mud in your pants; whether itās dirt or something else, it looks bad all the same."
Madam Song felt repulsed and spat, "You, a noble family matron, speaking so coarsely like the common folk?"
"The words may be unpleasant, but the truth remains. Daughter knows that now you have both sons and daughters, all legitimate, feeling secure in your legacy in the Song Family, so you think you can afford to be casual. Thatās not right, Mother. As long as the mother-in-law is around, the daughter-in-law must remain respectful and prudent."
Madam Song frowned upon hearing this, "Why, has your mother-in-law been giving you trouble?"
"No, but Iām aware of how tough it is for women, handling mother-in-law relationships isnāt easy. Though Grandmother is lenient now, you shouldnāt treat her with laxity. Maintaining respect and caution is proper; otherwise, if Father finds out, what will he think of you?"
"Ah, I wouldnāt want that reputation. When did I ever lack respect? Itās just that once thoughts come to mind, words spill out." Madam Song applied fragrance cream to her hands and said, "I truly believe Iām right. See how spirited Dangeāer looks."
Song Ruqian said, "Thatās due to Grandmotherās fortune, but itās not to be spoken like that."
Madam Song felt slightly embarrassed.
"Donāt speak of that anymore. Tomorrow Grandmother goes to Songshan Temple to pray and fulfill her vow, you should proactively bring Dangeāer back to the main room," Song Ruqian suggested.
Madam Song paused, a bit melancholic and regretful, "Will he cause trouble when he returns here again? Just holding him for a moment today and he cried as if he loathed me."
"Could it be because you resented the hardship he caused at his birth?" Song Ruqian bluntly stated, "Mother and child share hearts. Whether you resent him, wouldnāt as a son he sense it? Mother, raising Dangeāer at Grandmotherās isnāt bad, itās good for him of course, but arenāt you afraid heāll grow distant from you?"
Madam Song furrowed her brow, "No, it wonāt be, will it? Iām his biological mother, and heās so young."
"Itās hard to say. Relationships develop through interaction. Whoever raises him naturally earns his closeness. If youāre not afraid of future regret, then do as you wish."
Madam Song pondered for a moment and said, "Then Iāll go early tomorrow to bring him back to the main room."
Only then did Song Ruqian show a smile.
Madam Song noticed and tapped her forehead, teasing, "Being a mother has made you capable, even instructing me now?"
Song Ruqian stuck out her tongue and leaned her forehead against hers, affectionately saying, "Iām just worried Mother might act hastily and feel regret later. Now youāre doing well, the household too. I only wish for it to be even better!"
Madam Song curled her lips in approval and patted her hand.
In Serenity Courtyard, Nanny Quan listened to the little maidās report, with a fleeting gleam in her eyes.