Hand it over to Shun Tian Fu!
Mrs. Song's whole body trembled, and she immediately looked at Old Man Song, shocked to stand up with her mouth open to call out. But the tacit understanding and understanding of the years finally made her calm down again.
Mr. Song had mentioned when he came back that the emperor was already aware of this matter. The emperor now also knows that their family's rear house is unstable, and this time the loss of fire must be given a clear explanation no matter what.
Otherwise, the whole city will be filled with rumors and gossip about the Bo Mansion.
She sat down, feeling a bit disheartened and confused as to how things had come to this point. The Changning Marquis Manor had always been known for its good reputation, and even in the entire capital city, there were hardly any who could find fault with it. Yet now, within just a few short days, it had become a storm that shook the entire city.
She knew that this matter was still to blame Li, but she also understood that the one who should be blamed more was her own son and herself. If it weren't for Song Yi's philandering ways, if it weren't for her own negligence and indulgence...
She let out a deep sigh.
Mr. Song came out after changing his clothes, and seeing her like this, he softened a bit. After all, they had been married for many years. He sat in the rocking chair opposite Mrs. Song, his voice slightly slower: "It's come to this, there's no use thinking about it too much. It's better to mend the fence after the sheep has escaped."
"I also know this principle." Seeing her husband come to persuade her, Mrs. Song felt even more self-reproach in her heart: "In the past, Master Bo said that 'disaster arises from within' and I didn't think much of it. But after what happened with Li Shi, I realized you weren't exaggerating. It's just that although they say 'to mend the fence after the sheep has escaped', I don't know how to mend it now."
She took a glance at Song Chengnuo, and softly sighed: "Xiao Yi is a clever child, I didn't realize it before, but now that I think about it carefully, she must have sensed something was off with Li Shi from the moment she had that dream. But she never breathed a word to us, relying solely on herself, she dug out Li Gui's family and found Lian Hui... everyone says it was done by the Cui family, but we all know in our hearts, how could this have been done without Xiao Yi's involvement? Previously when she wanted to go to Tongzhou, it was actually for this reason.
Mrs. Song's words were somewhat inverted, but Song Chengnu understood her meaning. Song Chuyi must have detected Li's abnormality and vicious intentions early on, but perhaps due to her distrust of herself and Mrs. Song, or perhaps to be thorough, she only exposed the matter after contacting the Cui family and confirming that there was no risk.
She hated Li, the murderer of her mother, to the bone. What about her father who also had a responsibility? And what about Song Lao Tai Tai and herself, who had neglected her for years, even sent her into the tiger's mouth, and even the whole Song family?
Or are they also harboring the same hatred, just waiting for an opportunity to strike back with a knife?
He was startled by his own speculation, and felt a chill run down his spine, with goosebumps all over his arms. But then he shook his head, thinking that everything Song Chuyi had done in the past was to help the Song family share their worries, how could there be intact eggs under a destroyed nest? After all, Song Chuyi and Song Yu were siblings of the Song family, even if they had a mother with the surname Cui, the great Zhou was still from their father's side, and they could only rely on the Song family.
Song Chuyi is such a clever child, she must understand this point.
"You once said that she was a lucky child." Song Chengnu held his wife's hand, looking at her already aged face with a soft voice: "Now it seems that she really is. To the people of the Song family, she has been kind and righteous to the extreme. Moreover, her own younger brother is also surnamed Song, she is a child with feelings and righteousness, and will know how to behave. You must not think wrongly, treating her with sincerity is enough."
Don't even think about it, Mrs. Song muttered to herself, finally nodding her head, but then looked worried again: "Such a clever child, who knows what will become of her in the future"
Old Lady Song had not finished speaking when Yu Shu knocked on the door and reported: "Old lady, that Madame Su from the Su family has come again."
It's really a lingering ghost, Song old lady looked at Song Chengnu: "Su family's big wife came yesterday and said she wanted to take Chen Jinxin back as her daughter-in-law. Who doesn't know that she is coming for this dowry? Her son will be exiled for ten years, whether he will be pardoned or not. Isn't it obvious that they want to trap Chen girl? I couldn't bear it."
Song Chengnu thought more and asked suspiciously: "She has already come to knock on the nail once, how can she still have the guts to come again?"
The Su family has fallen to this point, anyone can go up and step on them, where does the confidence come from to make trouble at the Bo mansion again and again?
"Just about to tell you, Master Bo." Old Lady Song sighed and lowered her voice: "The old family has sent someone to follow her, it's said she once entered the Imperial Scenic Tower."
Yu Jing Lou, Chen Xiang's estate.
Song Cheng was shocked and surprised, thinking of the Tongzhou incident, a layer of worry floated in his heart. This time, Xingfu is likely to be defeated, the recent wind direction in the imperial court is very unfavorable to him, and Chen Xiang's relationship with Xingfu is not ordinary at this time, Chen Xiang suddenly appeared, can't help but make people think more.
It's probably because this time the Song family made a name for themselves in Tongzhou that they attracted the attention of Chen Xiang and Xingfu.
But why did Chen Xiang go through Su Da to find trouble? Song Chengru was somewhat puzzled, with Chen Xiang's identity and ability, he should be able to find a better way.
Still, does Chen Jinxin have what he needs?
But in any case, Chen Jin Xin was a loyal and honest person, and also the one whom Old Lady Su had entrusted with her last wishes, so it was out of the question to hand him over to Eldest Lady Su.
She has tied herself to the Song family with a single thread. If the Song family dares to hand over Miss Chen today, the upright officials in the court will dare to spit at them in public tomorrow.
Old Lady Song naturally understood this truth, and looked at Song Chengyu: "If you let her off lightly, you're afraid she'll come again the next day. If you deal with her severely, you're afraid of provoking the people from the Brocade Guard. This degree is really hard to grasp."
"What's the hurry?" Old Master Song chuckled and smiled, his mustache twitching: "Haven't they already been sentenced to be sent back to their hometown? Why are they still not leaving? Is this how Shuntian Prefecture leads by example, taking imperial salaries but not doing real work? Someone should remind them, people who should have left long ago are lingering until now."
Now that Chen Xiang and Xing Fu are both deeply embroiled, he doesn't believe they would dare to stir up more trouble at this critical juncture.
Old Lady Song's eyes lit up and she immediately smiled knowingly.
This Mrs. Su is a daily nuisance, and this time she can finally be driven away thoroughly, which is indeed a delightful thing, and it's also good to dispel some of the gloom of the past few days.
She beckoned Yu Shu over and whispered a few words in her ear. Yu Shu nodded hastily and went out.