The general's wife knows medicine

Chapter 182 Song Family

It turned out that Song Yichen had been in love with Lu Xinyu for a long time, but he had never had the chance to express his feelings. When he learned that the third prince wanted to propose to Lu Xinyu, he could no longer sit still and immediately took Mu Jintang to the Song Mansion.

The head of the Song family, Song Siwei, is Song Yichen’s grandfather. He is a university scholar of the current dynasty and holds the first-rank official position.

The Song family is a centuries-old family. Its power is deeply rooted in the entire dynasty and it has considerable influence.

Now, it is Song Siwei's family who live in the capital.

Song Siwei has five sons. The eldest son, Song Keji, is now an official in a remote area, while his wife stays in the capital. The second son, Song Kexuan, is a bastard's son and has no interest in officialdom. He studied for a few years and started his business career after he became an adult. The third son, Song Kecheng, is also a bastard's son and now works in the Ministry of Personnel as an assistant minister, a third-rank official. The fourth son, Song Kekang, has been weak and sickly since birth, so Grand Secretary Song did not have too many restrictions on this son. He only wished him peace and health, so he named him Kang. Now he just recuperates at home and does nothing. The fifth son, Song Kewei, Song Yichen's father, is now teaching at the Imperial College in the capital, and Song Yichen is the only child in their family.

Song Yichen's parents were very loving. Even though Song Yichen was the only child, his father Song Kewei did not take a concubine, not even a maid.

In fact, when Song Yichen took Mu Jintang to talk to his grandfather about this marriage, Song Siwei was unwilling at first.

Mu Jintang slowly explained the whole story, "The Third Prince is not a good match, and His Majesty has not yet appointed a crown prince. The Third Prince is asking to marry Miss Lu just to win over my General's Mansion, but I don't want to be associated with him. If Lord Song is willing to help me out, if the Song family needs it in the future, I will definitely protect them with the power of the General's Mansion."

"Besides, the Third Prince advocates the elimination of aristocratic families. If the Third Prince gains power, your Song family will definitely bear the brunt." Mu Jintang analyzed, "After all, your Song family's influence in the court should not be underestimated."

Song Siwei frowned, he knew what Mu Jintang said was true. He looked at Song Yichen and asked, "Yichen, what do you think about this?"

Song Yichen said without hesitation: "Grandson naturally believes what Jintang said. Besides, I am devoted to Miss Lu, so how could I be willing to let her fall into such a predicament? Please help me, grandfather!" Then he knelt down to Song Siwei to show his determination.

Seeing him like this, Song Siwei nodded, having made up his mind.

He walked to Song Yichen, helped him up, and said, "Marriage is a matter of parents' orders and matchmaker's words. You still have to ask your parents about this matter."

Seeing him say this, Song Yichen immediately said happily: "Grandfather, you agreed? That's great, I'll go see mother now."

After saying this, he happily went to find Mrs. Song Wu.

As soon as Song Yichen left, Song Siwei invited Mu Jintang to sit down.

After sending the servants away, the two chatted in the house until noon, until Song Yichen happily came back with his engagement letter and handed it to Mu Jintang.

"Jintang, I'll leave this matter to you. Don't worry, my mother said that the betrothal gifts will be prepared and carried to the general's mansion before noon tomorrow."

Mu Jintang smiled and replied, "Don't worry. Tomorrow I will invite some of the famous families in the capital to my house to attend the Ganlu Banquet. I just happened to get some special wine recently. I hope that Mr. Song will come and try it."

Song Siwei waved his hand and said, "I will not go. Just remember to send some of that special wine to me so I can taste it alone at home."

Mu Jintang had also heard some of the rumors about Song Siwei's poor health, so he would not force it. He smiled and agreed, "Don't worry, I'll have someone bring it to you when I get back."

Song Siwei laughed and said, "That's a great feeling."

Afterwards, Mu Jintang left the Song Mansion. Song Yichen looked at her leaving back and secretly vowed to protect Lu Xinyu.

Song Siwei's brows gradually frowned. After hearing what Mu Jintang said, he couldn't help but worry about the future of the Song family.

Now that I have agreed to the Mu family, I am destined to go against the Third Prince. It seems that it is not enough to just act cautiously in the future, I have to make plans early!

Song Yichen turned around and saw that his grandfather was worried, so he couldn't help but ask, "Grandfather, are you worried about your grandson?"

Song Siwei nodded, then shook his head, and said helplessly: "After today, our Song family has to make some careful plans. The emperor's health is getting worse day by day, and I don't know how long he can last. Today we agreed to the marriage proposal from the general's mansion, and the third prince will definitely hate our Song family."

Song Yichen said indifferently: "Grandfather, don't worry. Even if we don't agree to Jintang today, the Third Prince will definitely start with our Song family if he wants to take back control of the family."

Song Siwei also knew this, so he was thinking of taking a desperate gamble today. Maybe the General's Mansion could really help them in the future. Even if it was just for the sake of today's friendship, it would be good to help them keep their roots.

Unexpectedly, Song Yichen suddenly spoke again: "Grandfather, there is actually one thing I haven't explained to you clearly."

Song Siwei looked at his little grandson, who was not very outstanding on weekdays, and motioned for him to continue.

"Well, actually Jintang is the Fifth Prince's man."

Song Siwei spat out the tea he had just drunk.

Seeing his big reaction, Song Yichen was stunned on the spot, but he reacted in an instant and quickly took out a silk handkerchief to wipe it for his grandfather. He realized belatedly that he seemed to have made a big mistake. He didn't dare to say a word, and stood by the door, ready to run away at any time.

Song Siwei finally cleaned himself up, stared at Song Yichen with wide eyes, and said, "Tell me clearly what happened? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Only then did Song Yichen carefully tell Song Siwei what he knew.

After hearing this, Song Siwei's brain froze for a moment, and then he cried out that he had been fooled.

"Good boy, you actually managed to trick me. What a good plan!"

At this moment, how could he not understand? He was afraid that his grandson had deliberately told him this matter at this time.

He actually chose the path of the fifth prince without realizing it.

Song Yichen said carefully: "Grandfather, I actually think the Fifth Prince is very good. If he becomes the emperor, he will definitely not liquidate our noble families at will. Moreover, the Fifth Prince loves his reputation like a son and has a kind and righteous heart. He will definitely be a good emperor."

Song Siwei knew this of course, but he had no intention of joining the fight between the princes. He knew that if he took a wrong step, the entire family would be implicated, and he couldn't afford the risk.

But Song Yichen pointed out the key.

"Grandfather, you don't want to join the princes' fight, but we don't have the choice now. The road ahead is blocked. If we are too conservative, we will eventually have nowhere to go. In this case, why not give it a try? Maybe we can carve out a bright road."

Listening to Song Yichen's words, Song Siwei fell into deep thought.

After a moment, Song Siwei waved his hand, signaling Song Yichen to leave.

After Song Yichen left, Song Siwei exhaled a breath of foul air, shook his head helplessly and said: "I am really old, I can't see it as clearly as the young people!"