mtlumby2d Chapter 298 On a busy day
Chapter 298 On a busy day
Song Yanchen gently stroked Cui Rongrong's palm, as if silently comforting her not to worry: "You go back and get busy first. You don't need to worry too much here for the time being."
Then he turned around and strode towards the front yard.
The old man who had been waiting in the study for a long time was already filled with anger. When he saw the person coming in, his face suddenly changed and he asked, "I heard that you want to join General Cai to suppress the rebellion? Are you clearly showing your loyalty to King Xuan?"
Facing his father's stern and suspicious gaze, Song Yanyi did not hesitate or retreat, but responded firmly: "Your Majesty believes that there are indeed some people in the court who may be secretly colluding with the rebels, so he specially commissioned me to investigate the truth in depth."
He then went on to explain that if it is indeed found out in the future that this is true, no matter how prominent the person's status or background is, he will be dealt with according to the law and will not be tolerated.
After hearing this, the old man's face became even more gloomy and he asked his son extremely sternly whether he had no intention of sincerely supporting King Xuan to ascend the throne and become emperor.
In response to this question, Song Yanyi met his father's sharp gaze calmly and said bluntly: "Father, please think about it carefully. How can our Song family, which has been passed down for a hundred years and has a good reputation throughout the world, be willing to become a laughing stock in history and bear the infamy of "aiding the tyrant to abuse and supporting brutal tyranny to destroy the thousand-year-old civilization and prosperity"? Moreover, even if we don't talk about how the history books will evaluate this matter in the future, just from the current reality, supporting wise rulers and opposing treacherous ministers is the responsibility and obligation of every conscientious person."
After hearing this, the old man was speechless for a long time. Finally, he nodded reluctantly to agree with his son's words. At the same time, he couldn't help but admire his own child's courage and wisdom, which was indeed rare.
So he gritted his teeth and asked back, since you have already had such a long-term strategic vision and layout plan, why do you have to come here and waste so much time and energy talking nonsense with an old man like me?
After hearing this, Song Yanyi pondered for a moment and then patiently answered that he was about to embark on a journey to the border to quell the rebellion and it would be difficult for him to return to Kyoto in the short term. During this period of time, he would naturally need to rely on the old man to take charge of the overall situation and stabilize the situation while suppressing the further expansion and spread of King Xuan's faction. When the time is ripe and he returns safely, he will eliminate his left and right arms, Cai Zhong and others in one fell swoop, and completely change the current chaotic political landscape and move towards a path of healthy development.
Although he still felt dissatisfied in his heart, the old man finally agreed with Song Yanyi's choice and determination.
After all, in such an unpredictable situation, the Song family really needs to make wise decisions and unite to face the upcoming major challenges together.
So he replied coldly: "I will take care of the affairs of Gyeonggi Province and will not let you have any worries."
"Thank you for your help, father. Please rest assured that everything will be arranged."
Having said that, Song Yanyi bowed respectfully to express his gratitude and then turned and left.
As soon as I walked out of the study door, I met my younger brother, Uncle Song, who had just returned.
"Brother, you are finally back! Was your journey smooth?"
When Song Yanyi saw his younger brother, he couldn't help but smile for the first time in a long time. After a few simple greetings, he said that there would be many things to deal with at home in the near future, and he would have to go out soon. When the time comes, he would have to trouble his brother to pay more attention and help take care of it.
"It's about the unrest in northern Xinjiang," he added at the end to explain the reason.
Just like that, after a brief exchange and conversation, the tacit understanding and understanding between the two closest blood relatives made Xie Men more confident and courageous to face future storms.
"Brother, do you have official business again?"
There was a hint of helplessness and concern in Uncle Song's voice, and he looked gently at the tall and mighty brother in front of him.
Such scenes seemed to have become the norm since he entered the court, but no matter how many times they occurred, the worry in his heart never diminished.
"Because of the riots in the northern border."
Song Yanyi's brief answer was full of unquestionable determination and a heavy sense of responsibility.
The Northern Frontier is located on the border and has always been one of the key areas of the empire's defense. The recent chaos not only concerns the peace of the local people, but also affects the country's overall security structure.
Thinking of this, even though he was reluctant, as a younger brother he knew that this was not the time to try to keep him.
"Brother, please be careful on the road. The weather in the north is harsh. Remember to take care of yourself!"
Although he wanted to continue to inquire about some details so that he could feel a little more at ease, when he saw the other party turning around and preparing to leave, Uncle Song hurriedly took two steps forward and gently patted his brother's shoulder, which had been weathered but still extremely strong, to show his comfort and encouragement, and then he said no more.
When I returned to my room, I saw a figure in simple yet dignified clothes busying around.
That was Aunt Zhuang who had watched me grow up.
"Oh my, why does Aunt have to personally handle such a matter? Where have all the servants in our family gone?"
There was a hint of joking complaint in his tone, and he quickly reached out and took the towel from Aunt Zhuang's hand to prevent her from overworking herself.
"It's rare for my nephew to take the time to come back to my hometown to see an old lady like me. I'm always worried that those lazy little girls and servants won't work hard enough, so I come here in person~" Aunt Zhuang responded with a smile. The smile on her face was as warm and friendly as the sun.
"Please have a good rest, Auntie."
As he spoke, he helped Aunt Zhuang to the bed and made her sit down, his movements gentle and considerate.
"I heard that you haven't been sleeping well lately, so don't overwork yourself! If there's anything you need taken care of, just tell me to do it."
"Next spring, when the flowers bloom, it will be the most lively time in our family! The wedding day of the daughter of the Liu family and my young husband is coming soon. You know, in fact, this wedding was decided several years ago, but it has been delayed until now to be officially put on the agenda and started to be prepared."
When talking about the upcoming wedding celebration, Aunt Zhuang's eyes flashed brightly and joyfully, and she was obviously looking forward to it.
"Ah..." Uncle Song sighed slightly, and the image of his future daughter-in-law, who was said to be very talented but whom he had never met, appeared in his mind, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly.
“Is this something worth celebrating?”
As soon as he uttered these words, he was interrupted by Aunt Zhuang's serious and slightly stern look.
"How can you say such a thing? Are you looking down on Miss Liu? The Liu family has hundreds of years of history and profound cultural heritage, and is well-known among scholars. Besides, this is the ideal match that the old master chose for my son after careful consideration!"
At this point Aunt Zhuang couldn't help but pause for a moment, then lowered her voice and began to teach earnestly.