Chapter 262: Enjoy Throwing Your Weight Around
"Mother, were you looking for me?"
Song Zhiyuan strode in.
Song Ci smiled and said, "It’s nothing important, just wanted to chat with you."
Song Zhiyuan sat down, leaning against a bamboo pillow, and smiled, "It’s rare for you to have this interest."
"In this grand estate, I’m the most idle one, an old lady like me, just as long as I’m not hindering you from your official duties."
Song Zhiyuan heard this and said, "If you feel cooped up in the estate, you could spend some days at the Summer Resort. The children also have a few days off during the busy farming season; you can ask them to accompany you."
Song Ci’s heart was moved, but she thought that after Song Ruqi’s engagement, the Gu family was busy like a spinning top, even enlisting the help of two younger siblings, so she decided not to add to the chaos.
"Ruqi’s engagement is settled, and the Gu family are busy. If I go to the resort, it would cause quite a stir and also worry you all, so I’d rather not. Besides, with ice basins set up every day in the house, it’s not too hot either."
Song Zhiyuan was somewhat helpless and said, "It’s just a matter of instructing the servants, how would that cause a stir? If you wish to go, just say the word. Our estate doesn’t lack people to serve; if we do, we can always hire more."
"Alright." Song Ci thought for a moment and cautiously asked, "By the way, the matter of me disciplining those young ladies at Duke Ying’s Mansion, has it caused you any trouble?"
Song Zhiyuan was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, "It’s a trivial matter; you need not worry about it. It won’t cause me any trouble. Moreover, even the Emperor praised you for your wisdom and fairness."
Song Ci breathed a sigh of relief, "That’s good. I was just worried those people might secretly try to trip you up."
Song Zhiyuan had a hint of pride between his brows and said, "They wouldn’t dare. Mother, times have changed. You are now a first-ranking Imperial Decree-ranking Madam, there’s no need to worry about anyone’s opinions. Just do as you please, I’ll back you up on any major matters."