Chapter 1013: Lacking Magnanimity
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The old man of the Song family was astute enough to discern Song Zishanâs reaction. He could see through her intentions with just a glance. Moreover, Zhou Hengyang had always been dependable. If there were no issues, he wouldnât have sent him directly.
âGrandpa, how could he be associated with me?â Song Zishan shook her head in denial. âI donât even know him.â
Caught in a panic, Song Zishan failed to notice the disappointment flicker across her grandfatherâs eyes.
As the eldest daughter of the Song family, she was expected to conduct herself with grace and acknowledge her mistakes. Even if she were in the wrong, it was better to admit it than to feign ignorance.
Zishan excelled in many areas, but magnanimity was not one of them. In the eyes of the older generation, she lacked the generosity that defined true greatness. Nonetheless, by Jiamingâs standards, Zishan had already made a name for herself.
After all, Old Master Xu had never expected Zishan to be as capable as the Zhou brothers from the Zhou family. Just being better than the average girl would have been considered commendable enough.
Regardless of the old manâs thoughts, his demeanour remained solemn and stern. âThe eldest son of the Zhou family sent someone to bring her here. Youâve already been warned. Youâve brought disgrace upon us.â
Enraged, Song Zishan, retorted, âDoes Zhou Hengyang have any evidence? What gives him the right to do this?â She was confident that she hadnât left any evidence behind. Her actions were mere suggestive hints in her words. After all, she hadnât spent countless hours reading psychology books for nothing.
âThe Zhou familyâs representative provided the evidence,â the old man declared sharply, his gaze piercing. Song Zishan felt suffocated under his intense scrutiny. His tone was more severe than ever. âI donât care what you think. You are not allowed to cause trouble for the Su family in the future. Su Xuewen is dead. I wonât have the Song family tarnished by pettiness.â
Song Zishan had never been reprimanded like this before. Her face flushed with embarrassment and anger, but she dared not retort. She could only bow her head and apologize. âIâm sorry, Grandpa. I was wrong. It wonât happen again.â Yet, beneath her apology simmered indignation. âMy father is suffering. I want justice for him.â
âIf you refuse to heed my warning, go seek your elder brotherâs discipline,â the old man cautioned, glancing at his granddaughter.
This was the severest punishment of all.
Song Zishanâs natural adversary was her cousin, the Song familyâs eldest son, Song Jinyan. She had always feared him like a mouse fears a cat.
Most importantly, everyone in the Song family doted on Song Zishan, except for Song Jinyan, who treated her with considerable indifference, even being curt in his speech.
Over the years, as Song Jinyanâs stature had grown, he no longer mingled with his peers. He was exceptional in every aspect and held high standards for himself and others.
Moreover, there was a secret known to none but a few: Song Jinyan and Song Jiaming didnât get along.
Thus, despite Song Zishan being hailed as the capitalâs little princess, adored by all, her position was precarious. If her relationship with Song Jinyan was spoiled, she risked losing everything she held dear.
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