Chapter 182: Big Brother, Like a Father!
Song Zhiyuan supported his mother’s hand as they slowly walked towards Chunhui Hall, listening to Song Ci’s admonishments.
"Don’t be too hard on the second girl; she’s so young, what does she know? She just thinks that, given her status and appearance, a match should be among equals. Even if she marries down, it shouldn’t be to a poor family."
"Mother, I just think that child is good. If possible, I would like to groom him as a successor."
Song Ci was a bit surprised: "Do you think so highly of that person? Who is it? Could it be the guest elder scholar from the guest courtyard?"
Song Zhiyuan nodded: "It’s a scholar with the surname Yan, with both talent and appearance, from a family engaged in agriculture and study. His family consists only of an old mother and a sister, and they have twenty or thirty acres of good land. The family is somewhat lacking in wealth."
"If Qi’er is willing, I plan to prepare more dowry for her. Then, even when she returns to her husband’s home, life won’t be difficult. They could lead a good life together, and their future might be harmonious." Song Zhiyuan smiled wryly, "I hadn’t thought about what you mentioned, whether they’d have common topics to talk about. I never considered these things; I only thought the child was a good match, and that was enough."
Song Ci felt a bit irked, thinking to herself that he was a traditional person raised with ancient teachings. How would he know about topics and conversations? Maybe she was showing off, talking about young people’s modern thoughts.
Realizing this, Song Ci inevitably reflected on herself, cautioning not to view matters solely from a modern perspective.