All the madams were stunned by this scene.
If it weren’t because they were in the Eldest Princess’s residence, they would almost have thought they had come to some street corner, watching neighbors fight.
What on earth?
What had they just heard?!
A woman that Young Master Song Six didn’t want?
Referring to…
Lu Jintang’s wife, Zeng Wenxiu?!
Heavens, now this was going to be lively!
Young Master Song Six’s recent days had not been very comfortable.
The Song family was not some aristocratic clan. Old Master Song, Song Chang, was a minor official in the Patrol Office, guarding his household and living their own small life.
But later, Song Liangdi was noticed by people from the Inner Attendants Bureau, was selected into the palace, and became the Crown Prince’s favored concubine, giving birth to the Crown Prince’s most favored son, Xiao Jingzhao. Only then did the Song family rise along with the chickens and dogs.
Especially in these past few years, as Xiao Jingzhao grew older, the Song family had indeed traded their bird gun for a cannon.
Song Chang also rose rapidly, and was now already a Shaoqing of the Court of Judicial Review.
Life improved, status was gained, and the family was no longer as casual with Young Master Song Six as when he was little.
When he was young, Young Master Song Six ran around everywhere in split-crotch pants, wandering the streets all day long. After growing up, he still couldn’t change this hobby.
The places he liked to go most were gambling houses and brothels.
Later, after being caught by the Patrol Office and sent back to the Song family, Old Master Song feared it would delay his daughter’s reputation, so he deliberately beat him harshly and from then on prepared to find Young Master Song Six a suitable marriage.
Who knew that while they were properly searching, Young Master Song Six gave the Song family a huge surprise, he actually made someone’s belly big!
Because of this matter, half of Song Chang’s hair turned white.
Because of this, in a fit of rage he locked Song Six at home and absolutely forbade him from going out.
How could Young Master Song Six stay at home?
After being confined for several months, he finally couldn’t endure it and prepared to sneak out of the residence.
His servant was somewhat worried: “Sixth Young Master, you’d better not mess around. If the master finds out, my head won’t be safe!”
When the master makes a mistake, the most unlucky ones are those servants beneath him.
He was truly afraid.
While scrambling on the wall, Young Master Song Six kicked backward with one foot and glared impatiently at the servant: “Stop saying such unlucky nonsense to me! I’m about to be cooped up like a turtle grandson. If I don’t go out, I’ll suffocate to death!”
The servant, with a mournful face, moved forward and used his shoulder as a step for him: “Sixth Young Master, the master repeatedly warned that you must not go out.”
Young Master Song Six spat: “The old man has too many rules. If I listened to everything, that would be truly stupid.”
While cursing, he suddenly exclaimed.
The servant hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong, Sixth Young Master? Are you alright?”
Young Master Song Six was actually fine. Sitting firmly on the top of the wall, he rubbed his eyes, then hurriedly stood up: “My mother! The old man is back!”
The servant was instantly frightened out of his wits: “Sixth Young Master, then come down quickly! If the master finds out, we won’t have any good outcome!”
Young Master Song Six curled his lips, but in the end did not dare jump out.
The old man had come home, he might soon go to his room. If he discovered he wasn’t there, he might beat him again.
Panicked, he brought the servant and slipped back to his own courtyard.
But Song Chang had no mind to pay attention to him at all. In great haste, without even changing out of his official robe, he went straight to Madam Song’s room: “Quick, quick, quick! Get me a proper set of clothes, I’m going into the palace.”
Into the palace?
Madam Song was stunned for a moment before reacting. She immediately told someone to fetch clothes and hurriedly asked: “What’s wrong? Did Liangdi summon you?”
Song Chang’s official rank was not high, nor was he a minister deeply favored by the emperor. Opportunities to enter the palace alone for an audience were extremely rare.
Generally, only during festivals would the Eastern Palace grant grace allowing them to enter.
And that had only begun in the last two years.
But now it wasn’t any festival, why was there suddenly a summons?
Song Chang was panting: “No, it’s the Emperor summoning me!”
Some excitement showed on his face, along with barely concealed pride: “It must be for the matter of Nanan County Prince’s marriage.”
Logically speaking, Xiao Jingzhao should indeed be getting married.
Previously, Zhou Wangfei had mentioned this matter to the Empress Dowager in the palace, and the Empress Dowager had also specially spoken to Emperor Yongchang.
Madam Song frowned: “The Imperial Grandson is still in Hongdu. Even if it truly is for marriage, it should first be arranged for His Highness the Imperial Grandson, how could it be the County prince’s turn?”
This was not Madam Song belittling herself; she simply had not gone mad and understood clearly in her heart.
No matter what criteria were used, Xiao Yunting surpassed both the Crown Prince and Xiao Jingzhao in Emperor Yongchang’s eyes.
So with Xiao Yunting not yet returned, how could Xiao Jingzhao be granted a marriage first?
Song Chang disliked hearing such words, and his face darkened: “What do you understand? Even if it can’t be settled, can’t they at least ask about the situation? It should just be to inquire whether our family has any girls of suitable age.”
As he spoke, with Madam Song’s help he changed clothes, then instructed her: “Keep an eye on that little beast for me. Don’t let him cause any more trouble!”
At the mention of this matter, Old Master Song became angry again and couldn’t help but feel a headache.
Madam Song, hearing him bring this up, lacked confidence and softly defended: “Recently Little Six has been very obedient. As for the previous matter, it was also that little slut…”
“You still dare say it!” Old Master Song’s expression suddenly changed, his face full of hostility as he stared at her. “If you hadn’t spoiled that b*stard, would he be so unscrupulous? If he causes any more nonsense and delays the futures of Niang Niang and His Highness the County Prince, I’ll divorce you!”
Waving the big stick of divorce, Madam Song immediately behaved.
She bit her lip and answered yes.
Old Master Song changed into another official robe and hurried out.
The thing he was most proud of in his life was raising a daughter like Song Liangdi, beautiful since childhood, strong-minded, and later soaring to the sky in one leap.
If not for Song Liangdi, how could Zhou Wang’s residence possibly treat a family like the Song family so well?
Everything the Song family had today was brought by Song Liangdi.
He absolutely could not let this family fortune be ruined by one scoundrel.
The sedan stopped at Shenwu Gate. He hurriedly stepped down and entered the palace with his entry tablet.
He had walked this long street many times, but going alone to have an audience with the emperor was still a first in his life.
While walking, Old Master Song took a deep breath, feeling his steps become much lighter.
But when he saw a familiar figure outside Taiji Hall, Old Master Song’s heart suddenly thumped, and his expression turned unpleasant.
What a coincidence, why was Zhou Wangfei here too?!
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