Chapter 1496: Chapter 1496: The Young Man’s Success

From now on, who dares to say the Song Family comes from humble beginnings?

Song Ci’s words hit Song Zhiyuan like a heavy punch, striking deep in his heart, making his nose tingle and his eyes redden.

He couldn’t help but recall his childhood, was he four or five then?

A high-ranking official passed by, and because of his curiosity blocking the way, the official kicked him down. Song Ci knelt on the ground, bowing in apology, and only after the official left did she comfort him by holding his shoulder.

What were those words again?

"Dalang, did you see that? This is an official, and we are common folk, the people can’t fight the officials, we can’t outdo them. If you don’t want to be demeaned or underestimated, you must study hard, take the scholar exams, and become an official to discard this humble background." Song Ci squatted before him, gently dusting off his shoulder, saying, "Only scholars have the chance to change their fate, making others dare not humiliate you or say we come from humble beginnings."

From then on, regardless of how tough things were, Song Ci never skimped on his study supplies.

Song Zhiyuan looked at Song Ci’s old face, overlapping with her younger days, he couldn’t help reaching out to hold her wrinkled hand, saying, "The rise of the Song Family is all because of you, Mother."

Song Ci spat at him: "At your age, stop being so sentimental here. The Song Family has today because you brothers supported each other and strategized together. So remember, the Song Family may lack anything, but we can’t lack the cultivation and education of our descendants. We’d rather eat less than neglect their studies, they must learn and become good people."

"Mhm." Song Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Now that the brothers have passed the exams, it’s indeed a great joy for our mansion. When they return, ask Mrs. Gu to give some wedding money to the mansion’s servants to add to the joy."

"Good." Song Ci smiled and said, "It’s almost the end of the year, and this year was filled with disasters and refugees. We should do more charity, eating less is fine."

Song Zhiyuan nodded with a smile: "I had already informed Duke Dingguo, when Su’er passes the exams, we’ll set a auspicious day for the two children to get married. Mother, should we let you have some granddaughter-in-law tea next spring?"

Song Ci was indeed delighted, nodded with a smile: "Consult the Observatory to pick an auspicious day, don’t let the in-laws feel we lack sincerity. By the way, now that Su’er will marry next year, what about Jie’er’s marriage? Now that the Crown Prince has been established, as Jie’er is originally the Crown Prince’s study companion, once the news of their exams passing spreads, matchmakers might wear out the Song Family’s thresholds."

Marriages between families are usually for mutual benefit, now that the Crown Prince is set, being a study companion is naturally a coveted match.

With Song Lingjie having many inquiries already, considering the family background and character are apparent, with fame at such a young age, it’s simply perfect. Those wanting to form alliances likely won’t decrease.

Song Zhiyuan said, "Jie’er has achieved success and is of age, it’s time for an engagement. I’ll discuss with the second son and ask for Jie’er’s intentions."

"That’s how it should be. Even though you have a good eye, you’re still just the elder brother; even with good intentions, you can’t just bypass the second son and his wife and finalize the candidate, you must discuss with them first." Song Ci paused for a moment and said, "At today’s palace banquet, Mrs. Gu seemed a bit unpleasant with her family’s sister-in-law. The Duke Zhongyong Mansion wanted to connect with us again, you’ve known this before; the prospect was Jie’er. Now that Jie’er has achieved success, I fear they’ll bring up the past, just keep it in mind."

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