The autumn night's weather brought a slight coolness, and Old Lady Song added a layer of clothing. She looked at Yu Shu as he closed the window, then turned her head to look at Old Man Song: "What do you think?"

  With the current mindset of Old Lady Song, she is absolutely unwilling to push Song Chuyi out. Who doesn't know about Rong Xian's imperial concubine? In the past, for Wang Jin's sake, she made a big fuss and turned against the emperor. Now if it really goes as Song Guifei said, where would Song Chuyi have any way to live?

  Mr. Song also furrowed his brow and asked the old man whose face had changed color: "Is this your idea?"

  The old man was somewhat perplexed and puzzled. He shook his head, looking bewildered: "When did this happen? I didn't even hear a whisper about it."

  She knew her own son, and Song old lady's face slightly eased up, then she rushed to the old master: "I don't have anything good to say, your daughter-in-law thinks this way is also reasonable. After all, Princess Consort is born from her belly, naturally more precious than Xiao Yi. But I'll make it clear, Xiao Yi is also a girl of our Song family, no reason to let a girl take the blame for our Song family! If you really do this, someone will scold your back in the future!"

  A nine-year-old little girl, her family knows her shallowness, but outsiders don't know? They will only think that the Song family is eager for quick success and wants to cling to the empress, they've gone crazy, actually pushing out a nine-year-old little girl to take the fall for the family, sending her to death in exchange for the Song family's glory and wealth.

  Duke Song's face changed color with anger, even if he put aside this consideration, he himself was not the kind of person who would trample on others to gain benefits. The imperial consort was his daughter, and he took pride in her, but he would never think of using his niece as a sacrifice to exchange for his daughter's glory and wealth.

  "She's just being obstinate!" Old Master Song shook his head decisively: "I don't agree with this, I'll go back and talk to her about it."

  This matter is probably not clear between Mr. and Mrs. Song, so Mrs. Song looked at her husband and said: "I'll talk to her about this, it's best if you didn't mean anything."

  Old Master Song's expression was somewhat stern, and he nodded at the old master before saying: "This matter doesn't need to be discussed, not a single useful man in the whole family? Do we still need to push a girl out, others will really laugh that our Song family has no one left."

  Besides, everyone is clear about the mind of Rong Xian Taifei. She just doesn't like the current emperor and empress, but since they have already become a fact, she has temporarily retreated. Now that Prince Duan and Prince Gong are making trouble, she has also been secretly instigating them from behind.

  It's like that, he has already decided to sell out to the prince, and still wants to please both sides, it's really not wise at all.

  They had only spoken for a short while when Lin Hai's servant hastily sought an audience, his face bearing an unmistakable look of panic: "Someone from the palace has arrived, saying it is an imperial edict from Her Majesty the Empress Dowager."

  It's so fast! Old Lady Song's face changed greatly, and she almost fell down the stairs. She shouted to Old Man Song: "Old Master!"

  "Order Lin Hai to set up the incense table and open the middle gate to welcome them! Tell the people at the main gate to be more careful, don't let unrelated people rush in and disturb the honored guests!" Old Master Song quickly stood up and ordered the Lin Hai family: "Send someone to call the old master to the main hall!"

  He himself went to support and comfort Mrs. Song: "Don't be afraid, our family has received imperial edicts before. When soldiers come, we'll defend; when water comes, we'll dam it."

  Mrs. Song nodded and changed her clothes to go out with Mr. Song to receive the imperial edict.

  It was the eunuch from the Empress Dowager's palace, with a pair of narrow and long eyes that were exceptionally sharp. Seeing Song Lao Ta Ye and Song Lao Tai Tai, he smiled very kindly, hurriedly stepped forward to support them, and then asked: "Why aren't the precious sons of your esteemed family visible?"

  It's indeed because of Song Chuyi, Old Lady Song's heart became even colder, and she forced a smile to reply: "You're just a child, afraid of offending the noble ones."

  "Since that's the case, this imperial edict is also for you." The eunuch Wang read out the imperial edict in a serious tone, then handed it to Old Master Song with both hands. He then busied himself helping Old Master Song up, beaming with joy: "The Empress Dowager has always heard that your esteemed family's children are well-raised and thought of selecting playmates for the princesses. Who would have thought of your household? This is a great honor! Next time, bring the young ladies to pay respects to the Empress Dowager."

  Although Old Lady Song was anxious in her heart, she didn't show it on her face and still smiled warmly and naturally: "Thanks to the Empress Dowager's appreciation, when the day comes, I will naturally take them to meet the Empress Dowager and bask in her glory."

  Lin Hai had already brought up a thick package, and Wang Taijian's smile deepened as he hid his hands in his sleeves. Lin Hai then politely invited him to go next door for some refreshments.

  As soon as he left, Old Master Song's face suddenly turned gloomy, and he let out a heavy hum as he looked at Madame Song.

  He usually kept a distance from his daughters-in-law, but this time he was really angry and almost couldn't help but scold them.

  Old Lady Song turned around and asked Big Lady Song, "If the palace didn't receive our response, it's impossible for them to go to the empress dowager and mention this matter. This morning I clearly said that I would enter the palace at 15 o'clock and have a detailed discussion with Her Majesty, how could Her Majesty not even wait for this short period of time?!"

  Mrs. Song felt a bit apprehensive, and the old lady's gaze made her feel somewhat at a loss for words. She mustered up the courage to apologize: "I also know that Little Yi is lovable, but the news from the palace says that the Empress Dowager has been increasingly cold towards her lately, and even the virtuous and benevolent consorts are keeping their distance from her. The little princess has already suffered a few setbacks in the Empress Dowager's palace, and Her Majesty is still young after all. She hasn't given birth to a prince yet, and if things continue like this in the future, it won't be a good outcome."

  Mrs. Song couldn't hold back her anger and suddenly interrupted her: "So you took it upon yourself to let the empress deliver the message to the empress dowager?! Don't you know what kind of consequences this could lead to?!"

  Besides, Empress Rong Xian is not a child, she wouldn't really just think about dealing with a little kid. Since the day they decided to abandon Wang Jin Si, the Song family was destined to be at odds with Empress Rong Xian, how could Empress Rong Xian possibly be willing to only kill one little girl?!

  Song Daitai usually looks okay, but at critical moments, she didn't think it would be so unclear. Not only is she unclear, but she's also too selfish. Obviously, she could have waited a bit longer, but she had to rush and deliver the message to the palace before Old Master and Eldest Master returned. Isn't this just because she was afraid that Old Master and Eldest Master wouldn't agree, so she acted first and reported later?

  Yesterday's scheduled automatic update had only two chapters!!!! Luckily I cleverly took a look and was scared to death.

  Additionally, let me explain that Song Gui Fei was originally brought into the palace to be a playmate for Wang Jin Si, and later on was given to the Emperor by the Empress Dowager. So now the little princess is only 7 years old, don't get it wrong haha, the Emperor isn't such a beast.