The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant
Chapter 102 Little Cub Seeking Advice from Big Cub

With his mother’s summons, naturally, he couldn’t show negligence. Song Zhiyuan told his attendant Fu Quan, "Go tell the Madam that I will accompany the Dowager for dinner, so there’s no need to keep a meal for me."

"Yes, Prime Minister."

Song Zhiyuan strolled towards Chunhui Hall.

As he reached Chunhui Hall, he happened to see Lin Qing walking out of the main hall, so he paused.

Lin Qing stood by the door, slightly turned her body, bowed respectfully to Song Zhiyuan, and then went through the small door towards her bamboo studio.

Song Zhiyuan entered the main hall, bowed to Song Ci, and said with a smile, "Mother’s health seems to be improving; it looks like Doctor Lin’s medical skills are truly outstanding."

Song Ci replied, "With the daily acupuncture, medicinal baths, and diet, how could it not be? Come, sit down. State affairs must be busy; will this conversation not delay your work?"

In facing this shrewd son, Song Ci dared not speak as casually as she did with Nanny Gong and others, but rather with a hint of caution.

Song Zhiyuan sat at the other end of the Arhat bed, removed his shoes, propped up one foot while the other dangled, and said, "It’s rare for Mother to call me for a chat; no matter how busy, your son must come."

"It’s not really anything serious, just that today the Dowager of Wei Mansion came to visit me and brought a young lady," Song Ci recounted the meeting with the Wei Dowager and said, "Do you think suggesting this young lady for your fourth brother’s marriage would be suitable?"

Song Zhiyuan asked, "Does Mother fancy the young lady?"

"The young lady is decent, poised, and kind. Your fourth brother is lively and might complement such a character, but I am worried he might find her personality boring and she’s also a year older than him."

"If Mother fancies her, let him meet her. If worse comes to worst, just match them directly. After all, marriages arranged by parents and matchmakers, without consulting the children, happen as well."

Song Ci shook her head, "This cannot be handled like that. He must see and approve her himself, as it’s a lifelong matter. If not agreeable, the marriage would become enmity, which would be bad for both him and the young lady."

Though arranged marriages were common in ancient times, she is forever a modern person, with a touch of democracy, respecting her youngest son’s choice. Whether good or bad in the future, it would be his decision.

"Then let them meet," Later, he would also send someone to investigate the background of the young lady.

Song Ci looked at him and said, "A bereaved wife and eldest daughter, are you willing?" Don’t the ancients were quite superstitious about such sayings?

Song Zhiyuan paused: "Is Mother seeking my opinion?"

Song Ci said somewhat sheepishly, "You know, I lack knowledge, and your father also doesn’t bother with things. It’s a crucial matter concerning your fourth brother’s marriage, so naturally, we must be cautious. As you are the eldest brother, I can only discuss it with you."

So that’s how it is.

Song Zhiyuan chuckled and said, "There’s nothing about being a bereaved wife and eldest daughter. The most important is if she is kind, filial, and capable, and she will be filial to Mother in the future."

Song Ci: "..."

It was all said in vain.

However, since this one doesn’t mind, then perhaps she should just ask Little Bao Yu, after all, he is the one getting married.

Song Ci sipped her tea, pondered for a moment, and said, "Your fourth brother is quite fine; he won’t likely take up a post. Living this life as a wealthy idle man is also good. If his wife brings a substantial dowry, then there’s even less to worry about."

Song Zhiyuan agreed as well.

"As for Qi’er, she will come of age this year, yet there has been no progress in her marriage arrangement. What is your plan as a father?"