After learning that Jiang Xing had briefly saved the concubine's eldest son, Song Fu felt that the river in Chengyanghou Mansion was dead, and no good wood could be found from top to bottom.
He was already worried about Song Wan's situation, but now he has completely given up the extravagant hope that Jiang Xingjian will find his way back.
He was even able to save his eldest son. It seems that Jiang Xingjian had long wanted to break up with the Song family.
No matter what, he didn't want Wan'er to stay in the Hou Mansion any longer.
In the past, Jiang Xingjian had humiliated the Song Mansion over and over again, causing Wan'er to lose face, so he wanted to take Song Wan away from the Hou Mansion at all costs. If his father hadn't come to Jiang Xingjian's house and swore in every possible way, how could he have let the matter go so easily?
Song Fu suppressed the anger in his heart and hurried to the study room of the mansion to look for Song Lan'an.
Song Lan'an was dealing with official business when he saw him entering the door and leisurely putting down the book in his hand.
"What's the matter?"
Song Fudao: "Does father know that Jiang Xingjian and his aunt have a eldest son, and they still plan to give birth to him?"
"This child will definitely not be born into the world. You are worrying too much."
"How can father be so sure? What if he insists on keeping the baby?"
Song Lan'an's face showed dismay: "Even if Jiang Xingjian wants to protect him, the man in the palace will not let him stay. You are impetuous now, how come you can't even see this little thing clearly?"
"You should focus more on your official career, rather than blindly paying attention to the affairs of the Hou family."
Song Fu pursed his lips tightly when he heard this, feeling disappointed.
When he first learned that Jiang Xingjian had been killed at the border, he asked his father to come forward to push forward the marriage with the Marquis of Chengyang, but his father refused on the grounds of his mother's last wish.
It was from that time that Song Fufang learned that Wan'er was not worth his father's ambition and that official reputation was important.
Song Fu had a stern look on his face, and after a moment he said: "Neither Jiang Man nor Jiang Xingjian put the Song family in their eyes. They have repeatedly ignored their reputation and life. What is the use of such in-laws? Besides, the situation in the palace has changed. , Everyone knows that taking care of children is my aunt's weakness. If one day..."
Raising his hand to interrupt Song Fu's words, Song Lan'an's eyes were deep: "You keep saying Wan'er Wan'er, how come Wan'er is your sister, but Song Yao and Song Nian are not?"
"Where will you place the entire Song family, Song Xiang, Song Zhao, and your cousins?"
"I, the daughter of Song Lan'an, have ruined the reputation of hundreds of daughters in the clan for generations. How do you think outsiders will view me, the patriarch of the Song clan?"
Song Fu heard this and said: "It would be inappropriate for me, the Song Mansion, to destroy the good relationship between the two surnames for no reason, but now it is the Hou Mansion that is rude and disrespectful. If I, the Song Mansion, turn a deaf ear and ignore it, wouldn't it be more harmful to the Song family?" Character?"
"If this precedent is set, will it be equivalent to telling the world that I, a girl from the Song Dynasty, can be bullied at will after marrying outside?"
Song Lan'an said: "Then according to your opinion, should I take Wan'er?"
"My child wants to gather the two families to witness it in person and ask Jiang Xingjian to write a letter to release his wife."
Song Lanan looked at Song Fu without saying a word.
"The prince wakes up, and the situation in the palace has changed. Although the fifth prince is not in the general role, Concubine Jiang is very ambitious and will definitely take action. My father has not paid attention to the affairs of the Hou Mansion, but he wants Concubine Jiang or Jiang Xingjian to Do you want to attack Wan'er to tell the world that Concubine Jiang has sinister methods and a flawed character, and is even capable of killing her sister-in-law?"
"So the Song Mansion can be invincible without any effort?"
Once Concubine Jiang resorts to such dirty methods, people will lose their hearts. If the father wants to win without a fight, he might add fuel to the fire in the future and personally force Concubine Jiang to take action against Wan'er.
Whenever Song Fu thinks of this, he feels resentful and can't help but wish he could take Song Wan back to his house immediately.
Seeing his legitimate son's fierce words, Song Lan'an narrowed his eyes slightly: "Is this your attitude when talking to your father? Have you read all the books of sages into the dog's belly?"
"Or do you think that if you join the civil service and become a fifth-grade doctor, you can leave the Song clan and establish your own family?"
"Children don't dare."
"Don't you dare? I see you are very brave."
Song Lan'an chuckled: "A mere fifth-grade doctor makes you arrogant and clamoring with your father? Do you think this official position is for nothing?"
"If you were not a member of the Song family, how could you be in this position?"
Song Fudao: "What do you mean, father, that the position of doctor is arranged by the clan?"
Song Lanan snorted coldly, neither accepting nor denying it.
"It's not difficult to get Wan'er to leave the Hou Mansion."
After putting together the memorials in front of him one by one, Song Lan'an stood up and said, "I am both Wan'er's father and the leader of the Song clan. How can I bring trouble to the Song clan because of my own selfishness? You really disappoint my father by thinking of me like this."
"Besides, as the legitimate son of the Song family, the responsibility of this family will also be entrusted to you in the future. If Wan'er returns home at this time, how will you deal with yourself? How will your marriage be compatible with that of a woman from a high family?"
"If you want to take over the position of clan leader in the future, you will need to be a supporter of the family. Therefore, the next matron of the Song family must not have a low background."
"As a father, you should not think about these things?"
Song Fu lowered his eyes, not knowing for a moment whether his father was sincere or if he had some thoughts about his marriage and was using his son to control him.
He lowered his hands and let Song Lanan have his way.
Song Lan'an said calmly: "I already have a candidate for your marriage. Once the two families are settled, the Song family will have no worries and everything will be easy to discuss."
"I wonder which mansion my father would like?"
"Miss Ninth, the daughter of the second wife of a British prince, what do you think?"
Song Fu raised his eyes to look at Song Lan'an, and after a while he nodded slightly: "Father makes the decision."
Duke Yingyuan was the son of the Duke of Qi. Both father and son were killed in the war with Nanqing ten years ago in the West. The British Duke's wife is the aunt of the current emperor, Princess Yihe.
The eldest princess has two sons and one daughter, and Miss Ninth is the legitimate daughter of the second son. However, the second young master died of illness in the early years, and Miss Ninth's biological mother died in grief and anger. Therefore, Miss Ninth of the British Duke's family was raised in the room by the eldest princess.
It was rumored in Beijing that Miss Ninth was very popular with the eldest princess, and her biological uncle was Yan Tongfu, the Minister of War, who also doted on her very much.
It is said that such an identity is far from being matched by the Song family, but no one in Beijing has ever seen Miss Ninth. It is said that she suffers from speech impediment and cannot speak clearly. The eldest princess couldn't bear to be laughed at, so she never let her go out to meet guests.
No matter how well-born a woman like this is, it is impossible for her to become the mistress of a palace. However, the eldest princess has a domineering temperament and a very high vision. Very few people from aristocratic families in the capital can catch her eye.
Not to mention those sons and daughters of the same concubines.
It must have taken a lot of effort for my father to get in touch with the eldest princess and talk about this marriage.
Song Fu lowered his eyes to hide the look in his eyes: "My child's marriage has been decided, can Wan'er take her back to the house? If it is inconvenient for her to live in the house, my child can place her elsewhere."
Song Lan'an smiled lightly: "After your wedding, you can be your own man. You can handle these small things by yourself."
