To be honest, Song Song always had a feeling in his heart, however when the truth was placed right in front of him, he still couldn’t avoid grieving.
The mother in his memory was a lady from a wealthy family. She and Fu Guoshang were both kind and generous people. When she smiled, she would always make Song Song feel warm. In his youth, even Song Guogong held some love for him, it was only after Fu Xiang died that he began to gradually distance himself away from Song Song.
He always thought it was before Song Guogong had too many kids, so he couldn’t keep an eye on everyone. After not seeing each other for a long time, naturally he would forget Song Song. The dulling of the feelings between them was expected.
It wasn’t until today that he realized that Song Guogong also participated in the plot to kill his grandfather.
Something like wealth in the hands of your father-in-law or in the hands of your wife or in the hands of your son…None of those options were as good as having it in your own hands. Madam Song very easily persuaded him. When Fu Xiang was alive, maybe he still felt somewhat guilty in his heart. However, with her death, Song Song to him, became more of a threat.
That’s probably why he started to distance Song Song, hate Song Song, and even allow madam Song to degrade Song Song.
Not sure if it was because of the pregnancy, Song Song found himself more and more tearful lately. He raised his hands to cover his eyes and lightly sniffled.
The sorrow in his heart was a little more than his hatred. He already knew before that madam Song was a jealous person, but to be jealous to this degree, really made a person feel nauseated.
In the letter Xu Kou said: “I can swear on my father’s reputation that Qin An never thought about harming the Fu family. He received this huge asset without knowing the circumstances. Ever since he found out the truth, he’s been feeling guilty and fearful. Wangfei, please consider this carefully.”
Song Song finished reading the letter, wiped away his tears and calmed his emotions.
Although in the letter, Xu Kou kept emphasizing that Qin An didn’t know the situation, she never tried to ask for forgiveness for anyone else. Even though Song Song knew she only wanted to protect Qin An, he still felt this seemed a little too heartless.
She was a smart woman. If she wanted Qin An to live happily in peace, she should have tried to speak for other people in the Qin family as well. Even if it was just a sentence. Even if she knew that Song Song wouldn’t agree. Her behavior didn’t make sense.
Moreover, she only learned of this matter yesterday. Perhaps she did decide to confess because her conscience was disturbed, but the speed at which she reached her decision seemed… too fast. Not to mention, this letter could become the crucial evidence that can completely destroy the Qin family and the Song family.
She definitely became aware of something.
Song Song removed himself from his feelings of resentment and grief, and carefully recalled every one of Xu Kou’s actions during their meeting today. An understanding crossed his eyes.
There was only one reason that would make Xu Kou cut herself off so cleanly from the Qin family. She could see that there was absolutely no way to save the Qin family at this point. Then, what exactly had made her realize this?
Song Song put away the letter and called Bai Yan in.
Since the assasination attempt, Bai Yan spent some time recuperating his injuries at Doctor Ji’s place. After Li Xiao left, he finally returned to his post. He asked: “Wangfei, do you have any instructions?”
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“Go tell imperial tutor Zhao… “ Song Song paused and said: “Nevermind. Let’s go directly to the imperial tutor’s estate.”
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Song Song was very well-behaved and harmless looking. Many elders liked him. When he gazed at imperial tutor Zhao, he could almost see a shadow of Fu Guoshang. Hastily blinking his eyes, he pushed away the abrupt mood.
While sending someone to call Zhao Yin, imperial tutor Zhao examined him and said kindly: “Did someone bully our Song-er?”
In his eyes, Song Song was like a grandson. Therefore, when he talked, he spoke softly, his aged voice full of affection. Song Song almost couldn’t withstand his warm words: “It’s just, I received a letter today. I feel like there may be something going on at the prime minister’s estate, so I came to let uncle know. I don’t understand politics very well.”
Imperial tutor Zhao nodded his head and said: “Can you say it for this old man to hear?”
“My.. …” Song Song said in a carefully controlled, tranquil voice: “My grandfather was killed by the prime minister’s family.”
Imperial tutor Zhao’s expression faintly fell.
Zhao Yin very quickly rushed over. He was just about to politely greet his father when he saw the upset little friend. He paused, seeing that imperial tutor Zhao’s face also looked grave, he originally thought that this old man was reprimanding the youngins again. But after hearing him explain in a few sentences the sequence of events, he suddenly understood.
Li Xiao wasn’t here, so they were Song Song’s support.
He said in a solemn voice: “You don’t need to worry about this. The prime minister and his family will definitely feel the consequences of their actions.”
Song Song nodded his head, and didn’t continue to discuss this matter: “I suspect that Xu Kou’s decision held some deliberation. Perhaps it’s because there’s something going on at the prime minister’s estate. However, this kind of thing I have no way of investigating, therefore, I came specifically to warn uncle.”
“This thing you don’t need… ..” Zhao Yin didn’t finish what he was saying when his father shot him a look: “You don’t need to worry. I will quickly find people to investigate. Right now, the only thing you need to worry about is taking good care of your health. If you’re not used to staying in the king’s estate by yourself, you can move here to the Zhao estate to live for a while.”
“Thank you for your concern, uncle. I’m okay.” Song Song hesitated for a second then asked: “I don’t know if uncle… has any news from Li Xiao?”
Half a month ago, Li Xiao sent him a letter. The main point was that he missed him. Song Song also sent a letter in response, but he didn’t know how long it’d take for him to receive news of Li Xiao again.
Zhao Yin replied: “Everything is going smoothly at the front lines. You don’t need to worry. When everything is handled, he plans to rush back early on a fast horse to see you.”
Song Song felt a little warmth in his heart.
He felt somewhat itching to see Li Xiao now. He had a lot of things to tell Li Xiao, but at the moment, he could only pray that everything was going well for the other, that he was healthy and safe.
After Song Song left, Zhao Yin said: “Chang Ji’s wangfei is pretty perceptive. Recently the movement in the prime minister’s estate isn’t small.”
“Then just follow the plan, and give them a chance.” Imperial tutor Zhao finished, then said: “Go send more people to protect wangfei. If Chang Ji didn’t have him, then he might have trouble ascending the throne.”
“Understood.”
After leaving the Zhao estate, other than visiting the empress dowager on schedule, Song Song didn’t really leave the house. Lately, his appetite had been waning. Everyday, his energy was low. This evening, when he returned from the palace, he saw a woman whose face was painted like a clown wandering the streets. He saw the other’s deranged look and said: “Bai Yan.”
Receiving the order, Bai Yan walked over.
Ever since madam Song went insane, she rarely left the house. However, she seemed to have some kind of attachment to the palace. Often, she would sneak out and head towards the palace entrance, mumbling that she wanted to see her elder sister. Song Song heard of this but he never really saw it in person.
Walking over, Bai Yan directly knocked her out and carried her on to the carriage.
The weather in the spring already turned somewhat warm, but Song Song and Ji Ying continued to wear their heavy clothes. Inside Song Song’s room still had heaters burning. Ji Ying, however, no longer spent all day curled up in bed. When the sun was out, he would come out to take walks.
Just after dinner, a maid came over to call him: “Wangfei wants Doctor Ji to go to the main hall for a second.”
Of course he had to listen to grandpa’s orders, so he reluctantly wrapped himself well in clothes and walked over: “Greetings, grandpa.”
Song Song chuckled: “Help me take a look at her and see if she can be cured.”
Ji Ying stretched out his head and looked at the woman laying on the floor: “Who’s this?”
“Madam Song.”
“You want to help her? Didn’t she treat you badly?”
“She’s a vicious vengeful person. I’m kind of curious if she were sane again, how would she repay the person who caused her to become like this.”
Ji Ying couldn’t understand the schemes in these people’s hearts. Crouching down to take her pulse, he said with a frown: “Her poison entered her body all at once. It’s a much lighter amount than wangye’s. Not to mention, the period she’s been affected by the poison is still short. If I give her some of the medicine that’s prescribed to wangye, she might recover 70-80%.”
“Wangye’s poison is worse than hers?”
“Naturally. Wangye was poisoned because someone sprinkled it into his food. It was slow acting. He must have eaten it for at least 2 years without realizing before he went completely insane. That’s why it’s so hard to detox it out for him.”
Pressing his lips into a line, Song Song stared unblinkingly at the woman in front of him: “Give her the medicine.”
Ji Ying rubbed his chin and said: “Even if she drinks it, I can’t promise you’ll see the effect immediately. She might still be out of it for a few days, since she’s been poisoned for some days now.”
“She doesn’t have to be completely sane.” Song Song said slowly: “Wangye said that when he regains clarity, he could remember what he did during his episodes. It’s just that he can’t control his own body. Let her have a taste of how this feels.”
Ji Ying stared at him incredulously for a while and then said: “Grandpa, your heart’s really dirty.”
Song Song shot him a glare.
Madam Song’s poison wasn’t the same as Li Xiao’s, but the biggest difference was that unlike Li Xiao, she lacked martial arts training.
Song Song had ordered people to tie her to a pole. He watched her quietly until she slowly became clear-headed, her vacant expression gradually becoming malevolent again: “You’re a terrible woman! I will kill you! Kill you!!”
Song Song guessed, she’s probably talking about the empress. He said: “You’re also a bad woman.”
Furious, madam Song wanted to reach out and grab him, but both of her hands were tied up. Song Song patiently waited for a while. Qi Haoyun ran over to report: “The Song estate discovered that she’s been lost. They’re searching around now.”
“To brew the medicine won’t take much longer.”
Song Song sat in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest: “Do you still remember your older sister?”
Madam Song looked towards him fiercely: “You’re not my older sister!”
Talking to her was just like playing music to a cow. Ji Ying yawned from his position to the side and said: “The medicine that Li Xiao takes is strong. Give her a dose and she will definitely understand what you’re saying. However, I can’t guarantee it’d cure her completely.”
“Understood.”
After the medicine was made, steward Qi brought it over himself and asked: “Are we really going to treat her poison?”
“Yes.” Song Song ordered someone to squeeze close her nose and pour the medicine down her throat. Coughing nonstop from choking on a little of the liquid, she looked pitiful.
Song Song said: “Isn’t it strange that she’s been crazy for this long, but no one in the Song family was willing to cure her.”
“I heard Song Guogong found a pretty concubine.” As soon as he said this, he discovered madam Song’s expression suddenly turned sharp. This woman’s jealousy was really excessive. Even when crazy, she didn’t forget to be jealous. Ji Ying appropriately continued his words and said: “This is understandable. After all, he was managed so severely when she was sane. Now that she’s all crazy and doesn’t know anything, Song Guogong can finally let loose.”
“Looks like there will be good entertainment to watch at the Song estate again.”
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Ah thank goodness the Zhao family has claimed Song Song as one of theirs! He needed some backup and they’re in as much danger as he and Li Xiao so thankfully they’re good to him. This current plan looks promising 🤪
Amando a história e o Song Song♥️🛐 o fato dele não ser boazinho demais, querer ver o circo pegando fogo é maravilhoso ♥️🛐
Yes cure her so the revenge and tortured feel more satisfying!
Agree! I hate it when they kill or make the evil characters crazy. With that, they won’t remember or suffer from what they’re doing. Torture and mentality destroy are more satisfying